The Funniest People I Know: Recent Episodes

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An uplifting, offbeat comedy show that'll brighten your day. Each week the hosts riff on a variety topics and make each other laugh with original sketches, comedian interviews, stupid games, bad advice, and funny stories. The podcast is recorded and broadcast for the Georgia Radio Reading Service (GARRS), a radio network catering to the visually impaired.

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S4E45 - It's the final episode of Funniest People I Know. Abigail is over it with Jeff Bezos, George challenges us to 2021 trivia, we argue against Holiday Heroes we think should be zeros, and finally we revisit our 2021 resolutions. (Airdate 12/25/21)

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S4E44 - This week Alexandria is curious about reindeer balls, Abigail challenges us to a game of Dirty or Clean: Holiday edition, listeners Ask Alex, the sage mage, for advice, we share bad reviews of holiday attractions, and debate the worst Christmas movies ever. (Airdate 12/18/21)

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S4E43 - This week we are joined by comedy writer and friend of the pod, TJ Jackson. George is laughing at a Chick Fil A thief, Alexandria plays Never Have I Ever, TJ is in the Writer's Graveyard with a Christmas parody of the creepy Netflix show "You," and we challenge TJ to a round of Seven Up. (Airdate: 12/11/21)

SHOW NOTES

  • See "Elf on the Shelf: Eyes Wide Open" at Village Theater on Saturday, December 18th at 8pm. 

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S4E42 - This week Alexandria is laughing at the Omarion Variant, Abigail challenges everyone to a holiday game of Seven Up, George explains that we're speciesist and plays the Vegan Wrap, and then we create a Scene from the Song Hello by Adele. (Airdate: 12/4/21).

EPISODE 42 NOTES:

  • Vegan Rap

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S4E42 - In this rebroadcast from 2020, we are joined week by the funniest chef we know, Hans Rueffert. Abigail leads us in a ridiculous Thanksgiving game, Hans gives a food history lesson on croissants and answers questions about cooking Thanksgiving dinner, George presents a sketch in the Writer's Workshop, and we each share our gratitudes for 2020. (Airdate: 11/21/2020)

EPISODE 44 NOTES:

  • Thank you to Chef Hans Rueffert for joining us. Check out Chef Hans's podcast, But I Digest, and watch Hans' cooking series, The Gesundheit Kitchen

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S4E41 - We've got a great show this week! Abigail is laughing at a judgement against Elf on the Shelf, George challenges us to a game of Cameo Price is Right, we dissect some movies that no longer hold up like Big, She's All That, and Home Alone, and in Writer's Graveyard we read a sketch by George titled "A Christmas Karen." (Airdate 11/20/2021)

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S4E40 - This week George is laughing at Ted Cruz vs. Big Bird, Abigail challenges us to holiday themed game of Kiss, Marry Kill, we compile the ideal playlist for morning the death of a houseplant, make wishes from the Mischief Genie, and in Literature Corner Alexandria reads from "Turkey Day Murder" by Leslie Meier.

EPISODE 40 NOTES:

Meier, Leslie. Turkey Day Murder. Kensington, 2008.

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S4E39 - In this week's episode we are celebrating the Braves World Series win, Abigail discovers Six Flag's biggest fan, Alexandria challenges us to a Squid Game, we uncover Bad Reviews of Truist Field, listeners ask advice from our Sage Mage, Alexandria. (Airdate 11/6/2021)

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S4E38 - This is Halloween. This is Halloween. We have a spooky episode this week. George is laughing at a rocket thief, Alexandria falls out at a haunted house, we reminisce on Halloweens gone wrong, Abigail reads a scary story, and we play Seven Up and rank 7 terrible ways to die. (Airdate 10/31/2021).

EPISODE 38 NOTES:

* Schwartz, Alvin. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Scholastic, Inc. 1989.

  • Gorey, Edward. The Gashlycrumb Tinies. Harcourt Brace. 1963.

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S4E37 - In this week's episode Abigail takes us on a journey into deep time, George and Alexandria discover their Hogwarts houses, we each defend a misunderstood villain, and we dissect the classic Halloween carol, "Monster Mash." (Airdate 10/23/2021)

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S4E36 - This week we are joined by former host, TJ Jackson, George asks the question, "Am I a Karen?," Alexandria hosts a game of "This or That," TJ tells us what he learned from his time in Europe, and Abigail and George face-off in a new Halloween Movie Versus Battle: Nightmare before Christmas vs Scream. (Airdate 10/16/21)

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S4E35 - This week George is laughing at a Turkish man who found himself, Alex rants about her broken screen, returning to childhood, and bad tippers, we play a monstrous game of Kiss, Marry, Kill, and George watches Nightmare on Elm Street for the first time in Pop Culture Blind Spot. (Airdate 10/9/2021)

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S4E34 - In this week's episode we're laughing at a Danish con artist and his $85,000 canvas, Alexandria challenges us to a rapid fire question game -- we lose, we debate Underrated Sidekicks, in the Writer's Graveyard we read a sketch from our upcoming live show "Church Mice," and George channels Taylor Swift in Scene from a Song. (Airdate 10/2/21)

EPISODE 34 NOTES

Church Mice

"A Danish museum lent Jens Haaning $84K -- so he kept the money and called it 'art'" CNN. September 29, 2021.

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S4E33 - We made a movie! In this week's episode we discuss our work on the short film, Funky Chicken, Abigail sings songs cut from a sketch show in the Writer's Graveyard, we discuss the 2000 movie, "Coyote Ugly," in Abigail's final blind spot challenge, and we end with a game of Kiss, Marry, Banish. (Airdate 925/2021)

EPISODE 25 NOTES:

  • $181 Million Chicken Lawsuit: www.overchargedforchicken.com

  • Church Mice in Atlanta and Lawrenceville

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S4E32 - We've got a great episode this week. Alexandria is laughing at Nicki Minaj's cousin's friend's testicles, George hosts a game of Seven Up, Abigail watches the Babysitter's Club, we find Bad Reviews of Ivy League universities, and finally we share our Confessions. (Airdate 9/18/2021)

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S4E31 - In this week's episode Alexandria is inspired by Blue's Clues, George is laughing at Big Brother, we play a game of What's that Sound?, George reviews the new Cinderella movie, and Alexandria shares for the first time in the Writer's Graveyard. (Airdate 9/11/2021)

EPISODE 31 NOTES:

  • Big Brother: "Everything Goes Wrong" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3BoiQVuwY

  • Blue's Clues: "Message from Steve" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZJCgLOcCt8

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S4E30 - In this week's episode Abigail is laughing at raw meat in baggage claim, we play a game of Would You Rather?, Alexandria, the sage mage, gives listeners advice, Abigail watches Sex and the City for her Pop Culture Blind Spot Challenge and George imagines the lyrics of All That She Wants as a scene. (Airdate 9/4/21)

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S4E29 - This week we're all laughing at the Nevermind lawsuit, we play another round of the Vanity License Plate Game, we go to bat in defense of some Misunderstood Villains, we dissect the theme song from the classic sitcom, "The Nanny," and for her Blind Spot Challenge Abigail watches the 2005 Oprah interview with Tom Cruise. (Airdate 8/28/2021)

EPISODE 29 NOTES:

  • "Man photographed as baby on 'Nevermind' cover sues Nirvana." NBC News. August 25, 2021 

  • Oprah interviews Tom Cruise (2005)

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S4E28 - In this week's episode Abigail introduces us to a mashed potato mystery, Alexandria challenges us to a celebrity name game, Abigail visits Usher's Confessions album in her Pop Culture Blind Spot challenge, and George presents an unwedding sketch in the Writers' Workshop. (Airdate: 8/21/21)

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S4E27 - This week we are joined by our very funny friend, comedian Sara Bresee. George spills celebrity gossip about Ross & Rachel, we rank horrible life experiences in Seven Up, Abigail faces her first Blind Spot Challenge, Sara joins us in a lyrical game of Actor's Worst Nightmare, and Alexandria reads another excerpt from a Selena Montgomery romance novel. (Airdate 8/4/2021)

EPISODE 27 NOTES:

  • Special Thanks to our guest Sara Bresee.

  • Montgomery, Selena. Reckless. Avon, 2008.

  • Outkast. Stankonia, Sony Legacy, 2007.

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S4E26 - This week George kicks off with a crazy story about a Spanish porn star, we play a game of Friend or Faux, Alexandria and George assign Abigail a list of Pop Culture Blind Spots, we answer the question Am I The Asshole?, and finally we share One-Star Reviews of college professors. (Airdate 8/7/2021)

EPISODE 26 NOTES:

  • "Spanish Porn Star Charged with Reckless Homicide after Toad Venom Death" CNN.com March 19, 2021

  • Abigail's Pop Culture Blind Spot Assignments:

Coyote Ugly

Usher's Confessions

OutKast Stankonia

Melrose Place

The Babysitter's Club

Tom Cruise on Oprah

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S4E25 - This week Abigail offers Jeff Bezos the opportunity to give her a million dollars, we play a weird round of Kiss, Marry, Banish, we reimagined a couple problematic songs and Abigail performs a redux of Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time," we call out some historic Heres as Zeroes, and in Literature Corner we visit the classic, "Everybody Poops." (Airdate 7/31/2021)

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S4E24 - This week we are joined by Lauren Barash and Lucas Scott of Mighty Shorts Comedy, Alexandria is detoxing, George warns folks about the worst wedding guests, Lauren shares either a sketch or a journal entry in the Writers' Graveyard, and Alexandria and Abigail have an epic Versus Battle: Coke vs. Pepsi. (Airdate: 7/24/21)

EPISODE 24 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to Lauren Barash and Lucas Scott of Mighty Shorts Comedy.

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S4E23 - In this week's episode George responds to listener feedback over his controversial stance about rollercoasters, we continue our debate over misunderstood miscreants, Abigail tests us at a game of True or False, we share one-star reviews of medical professionals, and George presents a scene based on an incident at the vet. (airdate 7/17/2021)

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S4E22 - In this week's episode Abigail finds herself fighting with a little girl, we reminisce on the craziest voice mails we have ever received, Alexandria challenges us to a game of Fact vs. Opinion, George watches The Fast & The Furious for the first time in Pop Culture Blind Spot, and we make a playlist for recently fired friend. (Airdate: 7/10/21)

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S4E21 - This week we chat about the BET Awards, George leads another challenging round of Seven Up, Alexandria gives listeners relationship. advice, and in honor of the 4th of July holiday, Abigail presents a Christmas themed sketch in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate 7/3/21)

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S4E20 - This week we are joined by friend of the pod, former host of FPIK, Will Amato who apparently hates adult birthday parties. George leads a random ranking game, Alexandria is inspired by the BET show Encore to assemble the dream team musical group, and Will shares a script from a children's birthday party in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate: 6/26/2021)

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S4E19 - We have an extra funny episode this week. Abigail reads her favorite Dad Joke tweets, George defends the reputation of Augustus Gloop and other pop-culture miscreants, Abigail surprises us with the hardest Spelling Bee yet (and it is far from a success), and Alexandria leads us in calling out some lyrics that give really bad relationship advice. (Airdate 6/19/21).

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S4E18 - This week George tells us about an $18,000 invisible sculpture, we play Name That Tune: 90s TV Edition, we search for the Greatest Forgotten Boy Band of the 2000s, our guest Veanna Black shares her experience making a horror film and then reads a chapter from Ellen DeGeneres's book for Literature Corner. (Airdate 6/12/21)

EPISODE 18 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to our guest, Veanna Black.

  • "Artists sells invisible sculpture for $18,000" WSB-TV June 2, 2021

  • Degeneres, Ellen. My Point and I Do Have One. Bantam Books. 1995.

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S4E17 - In this week's episode Alexandria is laughing at feeding Cheetos to gorillas, Abigail challenges us to a round of Dirty or Clean: 1920s Slang Edition, we share 1-star reviews, in the Writers' Graveyard we read a sketch by Chris Genovese, and Alexandria challenges Abigail to a round of "What's in Your Bag?". (Airdate 6/5/2021)

EPISODE 17 NOTES:

  • Atlanta Fringe Festival June 1-13. 

  • We are proud to be included in the Atlanta Fringe Audio Festival.

  • Special thanks to Christopher Genovese for sharing his sketch, "The Great Gas Station Robbery!" in the Writers' Graveyard.

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S4E16 - In this week's episode Alexandria is laughing at the new fad in workplaces, Abigail performs an original country song inspired by a meme, we are joined by actress Coley Campany who tells us about her upcoming sketch show, and we have another epic Versus Battle: Disney World vs. Universal Studios. (Airdate: 5/29/2021)

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S4E15 - In this week's episode we are joined by comedic actress Sara Bresee, Alexandria is over this -ISH, we brainstorm conspiracy theories to help a listener, George and Alexandria watch The Princess Bride for Pop Culture Blind Spot, Sara tells us about acting in George's short film, The Pardoner's Sale, and we read the the first draft of the script in The Writer's Graveyard. (Airdate: 5/22/2021)

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S4E14 - In this week's episode Abigail sang the National Anthem, George is freaking out over celebrity gossip, Alexandria gives listeners life advice, we revisit a scene from Silence of the Lambs with new character descriptions, and we read a modern twist on the story of the Three Little Pigs. (Airdate 5/15/2021)

EPISODE NOTES:

  • Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Enjoy Weeklong Vacation 17 Years After Their Split. E! News. May 10, 2021

  • Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: Modern Tales for Our Life and Times. James Finn Garner. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1994.

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S4E13 - We have a great episode this Mother's Day. We are joined by comedian Lindsey Dunn, we read Bad Restaurant Reviews, Abigail faces a childhood trauma in Lyrics for Mom, and then takes a seat in the Writers' Graveyard, and we end with Thank You Notes for mom. (Airdate 5/8/21)

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S4E12 - This week Abigail tells us about a Florida Felon with a lot of nerve, George writes an open letter to the Academy. We are joined by Jean Kelly, Alyson Rogers Nash, and Kristin Weller of the hit comedy group, Atlantia who sing a tribute to Queen Latifah and improv a musical. (Airdate 5/1/2021)

EPISODE 12 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to our guests, Jean Kelly, Alyson Rogers Nash, and Kristin Weller of Atlantia. Follow them on Instagram and TikTok.

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S4E11 - This week we are joined by writer and comedian, Chris Genovese. Alexandria tells us all about Steve Urkel's new cannabis, we play a revealing round of Never Have I Ever, George shares a fun story written by Professor Chris's English class, and our guest Chris shares an old sketch about a date gone wrong in the Writers' Graveyard.

EPISODE 11 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to our guest Chris Genovese. Visit MightyShorts.com more information about the More than Cousins Prom Sketch Show featuring Mark Ruffalo. 

  • Listen to our improv story based on Professor Chris's prompt on FPIK S4E8 "The Jelly Beans from Hell"

  • "Jaleel White is launching his own cannabis brand, and yes it includes 'Purple Urkle'" CNN April 18, 20201

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S4E10 - This week's episode is zefenitely funny. We are joined by comedian and singer Alyson Rogers from the hit comedy parody group, Atlantia. Abigail is laughing at a near drowning at a baptism, George plays the new Lil Nas X video for his mom, Alyson joins us for an improv game, and we read a fairy tale in Literature Corner. (Airdate 4/17/2021)

EPISODE 10 NOTES:

  • Check out Atlantia on Instagram and Facebook

  • Literature Corner: Garner, James Finn. Politically Correct Bedtime Stories. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1994.

  • Special thanks to Chris Voutas (George's mom) for joining us and for her review of the Lil Nas X video. 

  • Watch the Lil Nas X controversial Montero video

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S4E9 - In this week's episode Alexandria is laughing at Steve Harvey, we play a game of Dirty or Clean, our guest, Ashley Renee Payne discusses the outdoor comedy sh!t show she is directing, we perform one of the sketches from the show in Audio Theater, and Ashley moderates a Spelling Bee rematch. (Airdate 4/10/21)

EPISODE 9 NOTES:

  • Thank you to our guest Ashley Renee Payne for joining us. For more information about the Non-Violet Offenders/Mighty Shorts Comedy show visit mightyshorts.com. 

  • Special thanks to Eric Castaneda and Lily Naz for their performance.

"Swiper No Swiping"

Dora: Lily Naz

Swiper: Eric Castaneda

Written by: Sid Desai

Edited by: Jane Boynton

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S4E8 - In this week's Easter episode George tells us all about Satan shoes and we play a horrible jelly bean game. Comedy actress Shakirah DeMesier joins us for an improv story time, Alexandria helps listeners with relationship advice, and George shares an Easter story in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate 4/3/20201).

EPISODE 8 NOTES:

  • Jelly Belly BeanBoozled Fiery Five

  • Satan Shoes article

  • Special thanks to our guest Shakirah DeMesier for joining us this week.

  • Thank you to Professor Chris for our writing prompt.

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S4E7 - This week Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the world in an alien invasion, Abigail reads a parody of the Grinch, Alexandria challenges us to a 5th Grade Spelling Bee, we interview Emory University professor Dr. Beverly Grace, the inventor of time travel, and Abigail surprises Alexandria with a game of "What's in Your Bag?".

EPISODE 7 NOTES:

  • The Scottish Sun. "Brits would want Arnold Schwarzenegger to lead Erth in the event of an alien invasion."

  • Special thanks to Coley Campany who performed the role of Dr. Beverly Grace.

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S4E6 - In this week's episode we dive into the Kirk Franklin drama, George plays a License Plate Game, we share Bad Restaurant Reviews, Alexandria calls BS on the weather, and in the Literature Corner we read from Tommy Lee's autobiography, TommyLand. (Airdate 3/20/2021)

EPISODE 6 NOTES:

  • Los Angeles Magazine Vanity License Plate Rejections 

* Lee, Tommy. Tommyland. Atria Books, 2004.

  • Special thanks to Katie W for loaning Tommyland to George. He promises to return it now.

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S4E5 - We are joined this week by our old co-host TJ Jackson who updates us on some new political toys, Abigail shares a story about Christmas at a funeral, George and Alexandria battle it out in a Versus Battle: Comedian Edition, and Abigail sits in the hot seat in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate 3/13/2021)

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S4E4 - This week Alexandria is laughing so she doesn't cry, George experiences the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, for the first time in Pop Culture Blind Spot, which then inspires a fun movie-themed game, Alexandria gives advice to listeners with complicated problems, and in Audio Theater we present the conclusion of the short play, "Bare." (Airdate: 3/6/21)

EPISODE 4 NOTES:

"Bare"

Written By: George N Koulouris

Edited By: Jane Boynton

Lena: Abigail Williams

Lucas: Daniel Annone

Anthony: Eric Castaneda

Father Leahy: Alex Parkinson

Margaret: Alexandria Sweatt

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S4E3 - In this week's episode Abigail finally shares her "anal swabs" story, we play a new game called Dirty or Clean, Alexandria calls Bullsh*t, we interview comedian and filmmaker, Alex Parkinson, and perform Bare, a short play by George, in Audio Theater. (Airdate: 02/27/2020)

EPISODE 3 NOTES:

  • "Anal Swab Covid Test Won't Make You Waddle Like a 'Penguin,' China Says" Forbes, Feb 1, 2021

  • Watch Alex Parkinson's films mentioned on the show: 

Divorce Story

Ring Fingered 

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  • Special thanks to Alex Parkinson, Eric Castaneda, and Daniel Annone for their performance.

"Bare"

Written by: George N Koulouris

Edited by: Jane Boynton

Lena: Abigail Williams

Anthony: Eric Castaneda

Lucas: Daniel Annone

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S4E2 - In this week's episode we debate if a robbery is funny, Abigail and George sing about their favorite things, we are joined by TikTok star Mackenzie Austin who tells us about online fame and plays "What's in Your Bag?", and George and Alexandria bring back the Versus Battle with a Hollywood twist. (Airdate 2/20/2021)

EPISODE NOTES

A special thanks to Mackenzie Austin for joining us. Check out Mackenzie's hilarious TikToks.

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S4E1 - We're back for Season 4. We dive into the hottest topic of the week: the Gorilla Glue lady, Abigail challenges us to a word association game, Alexandria gives advice to listeners, George plays "What's in your bag?", and in Literature Corner we read the script from the movie Birdemic. (Airdate 12/13/21)

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S3E49 - It's our final episode of the year. We are joined by our hilarious friend Sara Bresee. George shares a recap of 2020 craziness, Alexandria updates us on the best celebrity meltdowns of the year, we fail epically at our Holiday Movie Challenge, we each take on a resolution assigned to us, and conclude the episode by giving 2020 a fond farewell. (Airdate: 12/26/2020)

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S3E48 - On this week's episode we are joined by standup comedian and reality TV star, Neal Reddy, who discusses online dating, dead houseplants, and his beef with our listener (and friend of the show), Saf. George has a bone to pick with SNL, Neal workshops his new political standup routine, Alexandria leads us in a holiday-themed Price is Right, and we end with an update on George & Alexandria's holiday TV movie challenge. (Airdate 12/19/2020)

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S3E47 - We are joined this week by actress and producer, Sorrell Sanders who sings 2020 Holiday Carols with us, Abigail leads us in a character study game, and George and Alexandria update us on their Holiday TV Movie Binge. (Airdate: 12/12/2020)

EPISODE 47 NOTES

  • Thank you to Sorrell Sanders for joining us this week.

  • 2020 Carols written by:

  • "The First Hotel," "Tattle Tales", and "Down on the Beltline" written by Abigail Williams

  • "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" and "Fauci Did You Know?" by George N Koulouris

  • "Joy to the World," "Silent Night," and "This Christmas" by Alexandria Sweatt

  • George & Alexandria's Nice List: Let's Meet Again on Christmas Eve (Lifetime), Feliz NaviDAD (Lifetime), Forever Christmas (Lifetime), Dear Christmas (Lifetime), If I Only Had Christmas (Hallmark), Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark)

  • George & Alexandria's Naughty List: Dear Christmas (Lifetime), Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing (Hallmark), Candy Cane Christmas (Lifetime)

  • See the trailer for A Recipe for Seduction, the KFC-Lifetime movie 

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S3E46 - We have a very special episode this week. We begin with a major announcement from TJ, George and Alexandria embark on a ridiculous challenge to watch 94 made for TV Christmas movies beginning with "Jingle Jangle" on Netflix, TJ shares an old sketch in the Writer's Graveyard, and we send off one of our hosts with a heartfelt goodbye. (Airdate: 12/5/2020)

EPISODE 46 NOTES

  • Special thanks to our Lone Ranger, Will Amato, for his special goodbye message.

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S3E45 - This week we are joined by the very funny actress and comedian, Sara Bresee. TJ thinks he has a coffee date with one of us, George watches the 1986 cult-favorite, Labyrinth, in Pop Culture Blind Spot, Sara Bresee leads a group of actors in the first FPIK Radio Improv, and Abigail makes George sing. (Airdate 11/28/2020)

EPISODE 45 NOTES

  • Thank you to our improv actors, Sara Bresee, Freddy Boyd, Courtney Overcash, and Bonita Elery.

  • Watch Labyrinth Magic Dance

  • Apologies to Journey for George's singing

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S3E44 - We are joined this week by the funniest chef we know, Hans Rueffert. Abigail leads us in a ridiculous Thanksgiving game, Hans gives a food history lesson on croissants and answers questions about cooking Thanksgiving dinner, George presents a sketch in the Writer's Workshop, and we each share our gratitudes for 2020.

EPISODE 44 NOTES:

  • Thank you to Chef Hans Rueffert for joining us. Watch Hans' cooking series, The Gesundheit Kitchen

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S3E43 - We are joined this week by Atlanta's Funniest Comedian, Mark Kendall. Mark dissects the big twist on the most recent episode of the Bachelorette, George is cautiously optimistic about the Covid vaccine, we discuss Mark's popular video about Marta and Vanessa Hudgens, Alexandria is addicted to Downton Abby, and George recalls a childhood trauma when we read song lyrics to mom. (Airdate 11/14/20)

EPISODE 43 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to our guest Mark Kendall. Check out Mark's weekly comedy show at Star Bar 

  • Watch Mark's videos we discuss in the episode:

If MARTA came to Cobb County

Slave Plantation Ghost Tour

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S3E42 - We're bringing the funny to election week. In this week's episode we react to the election countdown drama, TJ updates us on some state referendums, Abigail is over it with campaign mailers, we create negative ads about each other, and our friend, Will Amato, cheers us up after a long week with an original song, "Laughing Stock on Zoom." (Airdate 11/7/2020)

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S3E41 - The Funny People are joined this week by writer/producer/director (and high school English teacher), Ashley Payne, TJ hates Daylight Saving Time, Alexandria reads an excerpt from the romance novel, Hidden Sins, by Selena Montgomery, we perform disastrous dating app conversations in Tinder Theater, and Ashley shares a sketch about a date gone bad. (Airdate: 10/30/2020)

EPISODE 41 NOTES

  • Special thanks to our guest Ashley Payne for joining us this week. 

* Hidden Sins by Selena Montgomery (Stacy Abrams), HarperCollins Publishers 2006.

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S3E40 - We have a frighteningly funny episode this week. We are joined by comedy writer, Evan Conaway. George addresses a strange new health trend, TJ and Alexandria present the FPIK Scary News Update, in the Writer's Graveyard, Evan shares a slasher parody sketch, and Abigail attempts to teach George another singing lesson. (Airdate: 10/24/20)

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S3E39 - We have an (allegedly) very funny episode this week. We begin with us calling BS on long early voting lines, Alexandria has a bone to pick with Cardi B, George interviews his niece, Bella, to learn her thoughts on the upcoming election, in Audio Theater we present a Macbeth parody sketch, and Abigail hosts a Confession Session. (Airdate: 10/17/2020)

EPISODE 39 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to Bella for joining us this week.

  • For details on the upcoming outdoor Halloween sketch show in Atlanta check out Mighty Shorts.

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S3E38 - This week's episode seems to have become a big therapy session. We begin with the news everyone is talking about: the President's coronavirus, Abigail responds to the Presidential Debate with an original song, "Stop Talking," TJ shares a list of things that make him nervous about fall, we explore the awkwardness of reading pop music lyrics to your mom, Alexandria and her husband have a big fight about breadcrumbs, and Abigail attempts to teach George how to sing. (Airdate: 10/10/2020)

EPISODE 38 NOTES:

"Stop Talking" 

Written & Edited by: Abigail Williams

Donald Trump: Sara Bresee

Joe Biden: Will Amato

Chris Wallace: Abigail Williams

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S3E37 - We're back from hiatus this week! We begin by trying to process the craziest Presidential Debate in US history, TJ and Alexandria share the FPIK News, TJ attempts to interpret Abigail's dream, and Alexandria faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot when she watches Downton Abbey for the first time. (Airdate: 10/3/2020)

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S3E36 - We're on hiatus this week but have an episode jam-packed with some of the funniest moments in the last two years. Alexandria has travel advice for Atlanta tourists, we explore TJ's dating life in Tinder Theater, we revisit the final installment of the twisted saga, The Twink Next Door, we interview a listener about her New Year's Eve, and TJ sits for a palm reading. (Airdate: 8/26/2020)

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S3E35 - We're off again this week but have another hilarious Best Of episode for you. TJ creates his most controversial list ranking the cast of Sesame Street, George translates a testimony from a car accident in the Dominican Republic, Alexandria gives marriage advice, we interview Pilot Mike about his failed career as a server, and Will discovers (and attempts to cure) TJ's Lone Ranger Daddy Issues. (Airdate 9/19/2020)

EPISODE 35 NOTES

  • TJ's List: Season 1 Episode 11

  • Caribbean Car Accident: Season 1 Episode 11

  • Alexandria's Marriage Advice: Season 2 Episode 18

  • Interview with Pilot Mike: Season 2 Episode 33

  • Lone Ranger Daddy Issues: Season 2 Episodes 8 & 19

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S3E34 - We are off again this week but have another Best Of episode for you. TJ presents his list of the worst Valentine's gifts, we pitch ideas for updated musicals, George takes his niece, Bella, to see Cinderella and is surprised by the new ending, we revisit the political Audio Theater production, "Nordstrom Return Policy," and TJ is thrown out of the doctor's office. (Airdate: 9/12/2020)

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S3E33 - It's the best of the Funniest People I Know! George shares some of his favorite moments with our new cohost Abigail. George watches the Sound of Music for the first time in Pop Culture Blindspot, TJ calls Sprinkles Cupcakes as part of our ongoing investigation into the murder of Whitney Houston, we eavesdrop on a couple in church in the Audio Theater production "Mass Mistake", TJ presents parody holiday songs in the Writer's Graveyard, and Alexandria reads a passage from the romance novel Cinderella's Christmas Affair. (Airdate: 09/05/2020)

EPISODE 33 NOTES:

  • Pop Culture Blind Spot: Season 1 Episode 9

  • TJ calls Sprinkles Cupcakes: Season 1 Episode 17

  • "Mass Mistake": Season 2 Episode 3

  • Writer's Graveyard Carols: Season 1 Episode 15

  • Cinderella's Christmas Affair: Season 2 Episode 35

Cinderella's Christmas Affair. Katherine Garbera. Sihouette Desire. 2003. 

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S3E32 - It's our 100th Episode! We are celebrating with our very special guests, original co-hosts of the show, Lily Blackburn, Dewey McGeoch, and Will Amato, as well as our producer, Jane Boynton. George rants about the DC Fandome, we check in with Alexandria on her accountability challenge, TJ makes a list of his fondest memories from the last 100th episodes, and we make a HUGE announcement. (Airdate: 8/29/2020)

EPISODE 32 NOTES

  • This is our 100th original episode (not including rebroadcast episodes).

  • Special thanks to our guests Lily Blackburn, Dewey McGeoch, and Will Amato.

  • For more information on HaHa Hapeville, Dewey's outdoor standup at Arches Brewing in Hapeville, GA.

  • Mighty Shorts Comedy

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S3E31 - This week we present our first ever Part 2 episode where we continue discussions from E3S30: "Those Whores Walked so These Whores Can Run". We are joined once again by our very funny friend, Shakirah DeMesier, George wonders about places where people should NOT wear a mask, Alexandria dazzles us with her secret talent: turning any sentence into a song, we debate celebrities scents, and in a segment not for the faint of heart, we create the definitive Dirty Song Hall of Fame.

EPISODE 31 NOTES:

  • The Dirty Song Hall of Fame:

- Khia - My Neck, My Back

- Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion - WAP

  • Nas - Oochie Wally

  • 2 Live Crew - One and One

  • Akinyele - Take A Lick

  • Clarence Carter - Strokin'

  • Special thanks to our guest Shakirah DeMesier. Check out her sketch comedy show, "Glitter Box," at Mighty Shorts Comedy

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S3E30 - This week actor, writer, and director, Shakirah DeMesier joins us as we discuss Kamala Harris' historic VP run and Keke Palmer's fantasy View, Alexandria participates in an accountability challenge and reveals a secret talent, Shakirah shares a never-before-heard sketch in the Writer's Graveyard, and we dissect the song WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. (Airdate 8./15/2020)

EPISODE 30 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to our guest Shakirah DeMesier. Check out her sketch comedy show, "Glitter Box," at Mighty Shorts Comedy

  • Check out the WAP video by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion (warning: not for the faint of heart)

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S3E29 - In this week's episode we discuss the President's TikTok ban, TJ lists his favorite must-see videos before the service ends, George shares a scene from an old screenplay in the Writer's Graveyard, and Alexandria challenges our knowledge in a game. (Airdate: 8/8/2020)

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S3E28 - We are celebrating both Harry Potter and TJ's birthdays this week! In Hot Topics George stans for Ellen Degeneres as we dissect the rumors of workplace drama and we review the Emmy nominations and give our comedy picks. TJ takes the same cognitive test that the President was so proud to pass. (Airdate: 8/1/2020)

EPISODE 28 NOTES:

  • Special Thanks to our funny friends Lily Naz, Daniel Annone, Coley Campany, Ashley Renee, and Brenda Lee for their birthday messages for TJ

  • Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test

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S3E27 - This week we are joined by the hilarious improv actor, Freddy Boyd. In Hot Topics we discuss Mary Trump's tell-all book, Too Much and Never Enough, Kanye West's first campaign rally, and Nikki Minaj's baby announcement. Freddy and Alexandria take another deep-dive into the 90-Day Fiance franchise, we dissect the song "Genie in a Bottle," and TJ interprets our recurring dreams. (Airdate: 7/25/2020)

EPISODE 27 NOTES:

  • Check out Freddy Boyd's upcoming virtual performances with Dad's Garage. 

  • Christina Aguilera - Genie in a Bottle

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S3E26 - Guest co-host Abigail Williams joins us again this week as we dissect the hottest topics on everybody's mind. George explores the Wayfair conspiracy, Abigail rebuts TJ's review of  the children's show, Tumble Leaf, Alexandria addresses the case of Lady A v Lady A, and we inaugurate the first members of our Karens Hall of Fame.(Airdate: 7/18/2020)

EPISODE 26 NOTES:

  • Tumble Leaf

  • Karen Hall of Fame nominees: 

Dallas Karen

Trader Joe's Karen

O. G. Karen, Kate Gosselin

  • Special thanks to our guest co-host Abigail Williams.

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S3E25 - In this week's episode TJ has a chip stuck in his throat, Kanye West announces he's running for President and it's got us all worked up, we debate changing the name of the Atlanta Braves, TJ reads a diary entry that attempts to process all of 2020, and we dissect the 1999 song, "What Would You Do?" by City High. (Airdate: 7/11/2020)

EPISODE 25 NOTES:

  • "What Would You Do?" by City High, 1999

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S3E24 - We are joined by the very funny Sara Bresee this week, George and Alex update us on how Covid-19 is affecting their lives, TJ tests Purell for other uses, Sara discusses her work in public health during the pandemic, and in honor of Spongebob's coming out we consider which other cartoon characters might be next. (Airdate: 07/04/2020) 

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S3E23 - This week are joined by actress Sorrell Sanders, Alexandria has a beef with a name-changing one-hit-wonder, George shares public health advice for safe sex during the pandemic, we dissect the experience of watching the TLC reality series, 90-Day Fiancé, and we have an epic throwback Versus Battle between Elton John and Billy Joel. (Airdate: 6/20/2020)

EPISODE 23 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to our guest Sorrell Sanders 

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S3E22 - We've got a super fun episode this week. YA author Debbie Rigaud joins us and we talk to her about her new book with Alyssa Milano. We share our celebrity sighting stories, TJ reviews the children's TV show, Tumble Leaf, and we have our most challenging Versus Battle yet: Beyonce vs. Rihanna. (Airdate: 6/13/2020).

EPISODE 22 NOTES:

  • Special Thanks to our guest, YA Author Debbie Rigaud (@debbierigaud) https://www.debbierigaud.com

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S3E21 - We've got an extra special episode of FPIK for you this week. Guest co-host Abigail Williams joins us as we begin with a heartfelt discussion of the state of our union, then to lighten the mood, we ask TJ some conundrums, and we end with a hometown Versus Battle between Atlanta musicians Usher and TLC. (Airdate: 06/06/2020).

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S3E20 - We've got some great funny in this week's episode. We are joined by actress, comedian, and personal trainer, Lily Naz who has been hard at work during lockdown, George travels even further down the Whitney Houston murder conspiracy, Alexandria and George try to help TJ prepare for a job interview, Lily shares health tips on battling the Covid 15 (or 50), and we attempt to settle a 20-year debate in this week's Versus Battle: Backstreet Boys vs. *NSYNC. (Airdate 5/30/2020)

EPISODE 20 NOTES:

  • "The Murder of WHITNEY HOUSTON, Snitch and Bobbi Kristina" by Winford Salmon

  • Atlanta Fringe Audio Festival - Armed and Dangerish

  • Water Rhapsody

  • Special thanks to our guest Lily Naz of Persist Fitness

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S3E19 - This week’s episode is a lot of fun. We are joined by a triple threat, actress, writer, AND producer, Leah Williams. In Hot Topics we dissect the Nelly vs. Ludacris Versus Battle and take bets in Joe Biden’s Veepstakes. Alexandria suggests job prospects to TJ as he shares his fancy new oatmeal recipe, Leah and Alexandria reminisce about their high school drama teacher, and we end with our most epic Versus Battle yet: Madonna vs Janet Jackson. (Airdate: 5/23/2020)

Special Thanks to our guest Leah Williams (@Leahdoinwerk)

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S3E18 - This week we are joined by the very talented actress, Veanna Black, we place bets on the true origins of the President's #Obamagate conspiracy, George uncovers another theory in the Whitney Houston murder, TJ shares about his experience being laid off, we address complaints from last week's episode, and Alexandria challenges George to a second round of our Versus Battle: Pussycat Dolls vs. Limp Bizkit. (Airdate: 05/16/2020)

EPISODE 18 NOTES:

Special thanks to our guest Veanna Black.

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S3E17 - In honor of Mothers' Day we are joined this week by the funniest mom we know, silver fox Abigail Williams, TJ shares his list of bad moms, Alexandria challenges George to a Versus Battle pitting Nikki Minaj against Lady Gaga, and we all play a TV mom themed round of F*, Marry, Kill. (Airdate: 5/9/2020)

EPISODE 17 NOTES:

  • Special thanks to our guest Abigail Williams

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S3E16 - Early in our first season the Funniest People I Know podcast uncovered a sinister conspiracy around the death of famed singer, Whitney Houston. In this week's episode George and Alexandria explore this conspiracy with a series of clips from previous episodes. In the first clip (S1E4) George discovers the conspiracy while watching the documentary Whitney, then in the second clip (S1E10) George reveals more details including a theory involving mobsters from Georgia, we then play a call from friend of the pod, Brenda Lee, who shares her theory of the crime (S1E17), and finally we play an exclusive interview with Sprinkles, the bakery that made Whitney's favorite cupcake. (Airdate: 5/2/2020)

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S3E15 - In this week's remote broadcast George causes quite the controversy when we each take a turn in the Hobby Confessional to admit our quarantine obsessions, then in the Writer's Room we read random pages from old notebooks where Will discovers an old writing journal and Alexandria uncovers some important questions she should have asked a long time ago, we check in with friends of the pod Brenda Lee and Lester McMurray, and finally a listener needs advice about a new relationship in Ask TJ. (Airdate 4/25/2020)

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S3E14 - It's Alexandria's birthday and she kicks off this week's episode by sharing ways to celebrate while in quarantine, then TJ and Will surprise her with a series of Birthday Haikus, we meet comedian and writer, Carin Metzger who's cousin recently made national headlines, George and Alexandria read a very funny sketch by Carin about a marriage on the R-O-C-K-S, and in honor of Greek Easter, TJ quizzes George on famous Greeks in a new game called, "Opa or Nope'a." (Airdate: 4/18/2020)

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S3E13 - Hello world! We're back for another very funny socially distant episode. In this week's episode we debate the biggest controversy of the week: the K-word, TJ shares a brand new list of things that make him nervous (and it's a lot), in the Interview we talk to Christina Aloupi, a Greek celebrity and TV personality who has been reporting on Covid in the US, and we perform a new sketch by George where TJ makes the sound effects. (Airdate 4/11/2020)

EPISODE 12 NOTES:

Special Thanks to our guest, Christina Aloupi for joining us.

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S3E12 - We're on lockdown this week, but worry not, we've got a brand new episode directly from our closets. Will and Alex cover some hard-hitting news stories about a condom thief and standoff between a woman and a cougar, we review the phenomenon that is Netflix's "Tiger King," TJ debuts the first minute of his new standup act, and we interview a Public Health worker. (Airdate 4/4/20)

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S3E11 - We're socially distancing this week (so pardon the sound quality). Will discovers "Hard Labor Creek," Georgia's quarantine trailer park, TJ updates us on celebrities in isolation, in the Writer's Workshop we each commit to creating some art, and Alexandria gives tips on living your best self in these times. (Airdate 3/28/2020)

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S3E10 - In this week's episode, recorded right before the Great Quarantine of 2020, we discover the bizarre practice of facial massages, Will unearths a parody of The Bachelor in the Writer's Graveyard, Alexandria reads another installment of our Book Club selection, "Even Tree Nymphs get the Blues," and we meet Mr. Canady, the self-proclaimed Hispanic Larry David. (Airdate: 3/21/2020)

EPISODE 10 NOTES:

  • "The Secret to Beauty: A Strangers Hands Inside Your Mouth," The New York Times. 2/20/2020

* Even Tree Nymphs Get The Blues by Molly Harper. NYLA. 2019. 

  • Special Thanks to our guest, Rashawn Canady

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S3E9 - In this week's episode, TJ is missing, Will reveals some truths about Samoas, George delivers a concession speech after losing the Democratic Primary Fantasy League, Alexandria and George have an in-depth conversation with Will's coworker, Saf Patel, and Will celebrates St. Patrick's Day by sharing some Irish history. #selfcare2020 (Airdate 3/14/2020)

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S3E8 - Despite some technical difficulties, we have a very funny episode this week. We explore the shocking McDonald's McMillions scandal, George shares the first sketch he wrote in the Writer's Graveyard, TJ recaps the third episode of the 2007 CBS reality show, "Kid Nation," and we talk to listener Betty about her recent experience dying and going to Heaven. (Airdate 3/7/2020)

EPISODE 8 NOTES:

  • "How an Ex-Cop Rigged McDonald's Monopoly Game and Stole Millions" Jeffrey Maysh at Daily Beast 2/8/2020

  • Kid Nation Episode 3 "Deal With It"

  • Special Thanks to our guest, Betty, portrayed by Sara Bresee

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S3E7 - We kick off this week's episode with some out of this world candy news, Will presents a script for his short film, "The Funky Chicken," in the Writer's Workshop, TJ attempts German, Alexandria reads the first passage from our new book club selection, Even Tree Nymphs Get The Blues, we talk to Joseph Pond, a chicken advocate in Cobb County, Georgia, and TJ leads us in an allegedly Leap Day-themed game of "Amy Adams or Ja Rule."

EPISODE 7 NOTES:

  • "Candy, Cheese Soar to Space Station to Satisfy Crew Cravings" AP News 2/15/2020

  • Even Tree Nymphs Get The Blues by Molly Harper. NYLA. 2019. Recommended by fan, Kevin Bomley

  • Special Thanks and Congratulations to Joseph Pond of the Backyard Chickens Alliance of Cobb County

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S3E6 - We begin this week's episode by checking in our progress towards our New Year's Resolutions, George presents a very unfunny sketch in the Writer's Graveyard, Will watches the Real Housewives of Atlanta for the first time, we check in with listener, Lester McMurray who proposed to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, and TJ spins the Rant Wheel. (Airdate 2/22/2020)

EPISODE 6 NOTES

  • This episode is sponsored by Zap Detergent.

  • Don't worry, we have confirmed since the recording of this episode that Clay Aiken is still alive.

  • Watch S1E1 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta 

  • Special thanks to our guest, Lester McMurray, portrayed by Evan Conaway

  • With apologies to Jon Lovett for the blatant ripoff of his popular segment 

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S3E5 - In this week's episode George learns about a horrifying Canadian cocktail, TJ watches the second episode of the 2007 CBS reality show, Kid Nation, Alexandria and George play matchmaker in Catfish Theater, Broke & 30 actors, Alex Parkinson and Lucas Scott join us in studio to discuss their experiences as broke actors, and Will asks, "Am I Normal?" (Airdate 2/15/2020)

EPISODE 5 NOTES:

  • "Broke & 30" is playing at Village Theater in Atlanta, GA on February 15 and at Aurora Theater in Lawrenceville, GA on February 28 & 29th.

  • Learn more about the Sourtoe Cocktail at Atlas Obscura

  • Kid Nation Episode 2

  • Special thanks to Alex Parkinson and Lucas Scott

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S3E4 - It's Oscar Weekend! We share our Best Picture picks, give acceptance speeches, Alexandria delivers Entertainment News, we interview Daniel Annone, an actor in Clint Eastwood's 2019 film, Richard Jewel, Will writes a letter of complaint to the Academy Awards, and TJ hosts a game of Which Oscar is This? (Airdate 2/8/2020)

EPISODE 4 NOTES

  • Live Tweet the Oscars with us @FPIK_podcast

  • Special Thanks to Daniel Annone

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S3E3 - We begin this week's episode on a high note with a product review of Neuticles, fake testicular implants for pets, Will warns us of the dangers of Porch Pirates with a PSA sketch, we explore TJ's love life in Tinder Theater, we interview monkey scientist, Sean Ott, and Alexandria challenges us to a Valentine's Day themed game of Would You Rather. (Airdate 2/1/20)

EPISODE 3 NOTES:

  • Neuticles
  • Special thanks to Sean Ott from the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC)

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S3E2 - In this week's episode Will submits a Christmas play he wrote to a community theater in California, TJ revisits the failed 2007 CBS reality show, "Kid Nation," we test a new product that promises to boost our energy levels (spoiler alert: it doesn't), Alexandria and Will compete in our first White Celebrity/Black Celebrity Challenge, and we speak with a woman who fell asleep on the toilet on New Year's Eve. (Airdate: 1/25/20)

EPSIODE 2 NOTES:

  • Sutter Street Theater in Folsom, California (https://sutterstreettheatre.com)

  • Watch Kid Nation on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu1bly7YhAs)

  • Special Thanks to our guest, Jaylyn Spores, played by Sara Bresee

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S3E1 - It's our first episode of Season 3! Alexandria shares a warning for the new year, Will brainstorms Christian condiments for a new T-Shirt, George and Alexandria watch "Raiders of the Lost Ark" for the first time in Pop Culture Blindspot, our waitress friend, Roxy, tells us her New Year's Resolutions, and we play a Words of the Year game. (Airdate 1/18/20)

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S2E50 - We're still on winter break this week, but fret not because we've got an extra special episode for you. We play all the installments of TJ's saga, The Twink Next Door, followed by a brand new installment. (Airdate: 1/11/20)

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S2E49 - We're on winter break this week but have a clip show of our favorite moments from 2019. We replay our interview with Bartender Lori, TJ addresses his Lone Ranger daddy issues, George delivers a Best Man speech for Will's wedding, and psychic, Claudette Baptiste, reads TJ's palm. (Airdate: 1/4/2020)

EPISODE 49 NOTES:

Interview with a Bartender - Episode 44 (11/29/19)

Lone Ranger Daddy Issues - Episode 19 (6/8/19)

Best Man Speech - Episode 19 (6/8/19)

TJ's Palm Reading - Episode 11 (4/13/19)

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S2E48 - It's our last episode of the year and we're looking back at 2019. Will goes Christmas tree shopping at a car wash, we share the funniest moments of the year, and we assign each other New Year's resolutions. (Airdate 12/28/2019).

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S2E47 - This week's episode Will reminisces on his past as a birthday party performer and shares an idea for a short film, Alexandria commandeer's TJ's List and gives advice on how to cope with family around the holidays, George gives the final Democratic Primary Fantasy League update of the year, and we each get Christmas gifts for our favorite candidates. (Airdate 12/21/2019)

EPIOSDE 47 NOTES

Watch Terry & Carrie Drive Uber  (TJ's comedy short)

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S2E46 - Will recently discovered (and is still confused by) a new Christmas song by Sting and Shaggy, we replace George's horrible voicemail greeting with a recording of our own, George shares a ridiculous Little Mermaid themed sketch in the Writer's Graveyard, and we play a confounding game of Conundrums. (Airdate 12/14/19)

EPIOSDE 46 NOTES

"Silent Night" by Sting & Shaggy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBNDrVEblFs

Sting & Shaggy Tiny Desk Concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdneye4pzMw

"Like a Prayer": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ

Thanks to the Slate Political Gabfest for "inspiring" our Conundrums game

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S2E45 - This week's episode is jam-packed with nonsense. Will visits a Tofu House, we jump into the age-old debate: bowls vs. plates, Will implements "Tea Time" as a new time management policy, we eulogize each other, listeners Ask TJ for advice on some heavy life issues, and we end with a game of "Name That Owl Hoot" (Airdate: 12/7/2019)

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S2E44 - In our post-Thanksgiving episode Will struggles with bittersweet news at work, we discuss a "dicey situation" on Highway 75, Bartender Lori joins us for our first "Interview with a Bartender" and then judges our pitches in a game of Project Greenlight: Cocktails. (Airdate: 11/29/2019)

EPISODE 44 NOTES

Special thanks to Bartender Lori Barlow from the Old Mulehouse in Jasper, GA for joining us this week. www.oldmulehouse.com

Read the full story: "Gaming Company Truck Spills Thousands of Dice on the Highway, Rolls a 756,000" NY Post 9/19/19

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S2E43 - It's our 60th episode! This week Alexandria calls out Kanye West, George and Alexandria launch a Book Club, we speak with an eye-witness to TJ's embarrassing fiasco at the doctor's office, Will presents a Breaking [Fake] News story, and we enjoy the 4th episode of TJ's ongoing saga, "The Twink Next Door." (Airdate: 11/23/2019)

EPISODE 43 NOTES:

Funniest People Book Club Selection: "A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston" by Robyn Crawford

Special Thanks to our guest, "Laura Wooten," played by Sorrell Sanders.

"Twink Next Door" - Episode 4

Written by: TJ Jackson

Performed by: TJ Jackson and Alexandria Sweatt

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S2E42 - This week, Will regales us with his adventures the thrift store, Alexandria faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot and watches Harry Potter for the first time, TJ uncovers the dark underbelly of Disney World, and we read another installment of the erotic tale, Cinderella's Christmas Affair. (Airdate: 11/16/19)

EPISODE 42 NOTES

Cinderella's Christmas Affair. Katherine Garbera. Silhouette Desire. 2003.

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S2E41 - We are hanging out with our friend and "biggest fan," Ryan, who joins us in the studio this week, Alexandria attempts to analyze TJ with word association, and George challenges Ryan and TJ to a game of Funniest People I Know trivia. (Airdate 11/9/19). 

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S2E40 - This week George and Will's short film, Porn Mom, screened at the Out on Film Festival, TJ was booted from the doctor's office, Professor Chris grades our collaborative story, Will's dad is inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame, and we learn some little-known facts about the Democratic Presidential Primary candidates. (Airdate: 11/2/2019)

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S2E39 - This week Will discovers George's secret shame, we pitch ideas for modern revival musicals, play a Halloween-themed game of "Would You Rather," read a collaborative story by Professor Chris's writing class, and check in on TJ's ongoing dramatic saga, "The Twink Next Door." (Airdate 10/26/19)

EPISODE 39 NOTES:

Special thanks to the graduate students in Professor Chris's Professional Writing class at Kennesaw State University for sharing their collaborative story with us.

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S2E38 - In this week's especially hilarious episode we explore the bitter rivalry between minor league baseball teams, the Savannah Bananas and the Macon Bacon, Will discovers old school Hip Hop, we collaborate on an assignment for Professor Chris's writing class, TJ shares his ideas for topical costumes for Halloween 2019, and Alexandria reads another passage from the erotic novel, Cinderella's Christmas Affair. (Airdate: 10/19/2019)

EPISODE 38 NOTES

Cinderella's Christmas Affair. Katherine Garbera. Silhouette Desire. 2003.

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S2E37 - In this week's episode, Will discovers Shaquile O'Neal's secret office, a listener asks us to explain the meaning of "Twink," George and Alexandria dissect the classic film, "Casablanca," and Will applies for grad school. (Airdate 10/12/19)

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S2E36 - In this week's episode TJ gets a silent fidget toy, we pitch some creative cocktails ideas for George's new bar, we answer some revealing questions in a scandalous round of the game Friends or Faux, and in check in TJ's ongoing dramatic saga, "The Twink Next Door." (Airdate 10/5/19)

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S2E35 - A conversation about Nikki Minaj's retirement leads us to suggest other people we'd like to retire, Will selfishly gives a fake weather report, Alexandria reads a passage from a Cinderella-themed romance novel, and George gives advice to folks on how to act in a restaurant. (Airdate: 9/28/2019)

EPISODE 35 NOTES

Cinderella's Christmas Affair. Katherine Garbera. Silhouette Desire. 2003.

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S2E34 - This week Alexandria becomes the latest victim of the Popeye's "chicken wars," we ask our guest, Pilot Mike, the hard-hitting questions about air travel in part two of his interview, and Will explores the challenge of making new friends in your 30s in Audio Theater. (Airdate: 9/21/19)

Episode 34 Notes:

"New Friends"

Cast: Lucas Scott, Neal Reddy, and Will Amato

Written By: Will Amato

Edited By: Jane Boynton

For more information on ATL Sketchfest visit: https://www.sketchworkscomedy.com/atl-sketchfest.php

Special thanks to Neal Reddy, Lucas Scott, and Pilot Mike

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S2E33 - We've got a really fun episode this week. First, George calls out Alexandria over an embarrassing text, our very funny "Friend of the Pod," Pilot Mike, joins us in studio for an in-depth discussion about air ambulances, yo-yos, and his short-lived career as a server, Alexandria and George review the classic American film, "Citizen Kane," and TJ shares the first installment of the "Shrink Next Door"-inspired series, The Twink Next Door. (Airdate: 9/14/2019)

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S2E32 - Our friend Andreas Steinman joins us in-studio to discuss his recent Birthright Trip to Israel, TJ plans the perfect Menu for life's important moments, Alexandria gives a tour of Atlanta's best tourist attractions, and listeners Ask TJ for advice. (Airdate 9/7/2019)

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S2E31 - It's our one year anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, we are joined by Season One cohost, Lily. TJ makes a list of rejected segment ideas, Lily watches a classic Saved by the Bell episode in Pop Culture Blindspot, George defends an out-of-this-world childhood snack, and we have a moment of Morning Meditation with Yoga Lady and her cousin. (Airdate: 8/31/2019)

Episode 31 Notes:

Save By The Bell, Season 2 Episode 13 "Jesse's Song Watch Jesse's Meltdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS-unudWUuU

Thank you to all our fans and listeners for an awesome year!

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S2E30 - In this week's episode, George and TJ see the Broadway musical, CATS, and have a lot of opinions, TJ hosts a round of Tabloid News, we update our Fantasy Presidential Primary League, and Will interviews Kerisee Hutchinson, writer and star of the hit play "2 the Left: A Tribute to the Life of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. (Airdate: 08/24/2019)

Episode 30 Notes:

"2 the Left: A Tribute to the Life of Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes" 

https://www.2theleftplay.com/home

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S2E29 - We're celebrating back to school season with a very educational episode this week. TJ tells us the secrets to a happy life, Will performs a monologue by Kermit the Frog, Alexandria reads the most ridiculous historical story, George explains tariffs, and Will teaches us about presidential campaign slogans. (Airdate: 08/17/2019)

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S2E28 - In this week's episode TJ signs us all up to raid on Area 51, Will revisits a song about becoming a vegetarian in the Writer's Workshop, TJ watches the Whitney Houston classic, "The Bodyguard," in Pop Culture Blindspot, and we play a game of Presidential Name That Tune. (Airdate: 8/10/2019). 

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S2E27 - Will begins this week's episode with a major Presidential announcement, TJ celebrates the return of Gossip Girl, Alexandria visits a therapist, we consider Beyonce shopping at Target in the Writers' Graveyard, and George finally finishes watching Gone with the Wind. (Airdate: 8/3/2019)

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S2E26 - We're still processing the trailer for CATS this week, Alexandria reviews Beyonce's new Lion King inspired album, "The Gift," TJ attends the Atlanta Comedy Film Festival, George gives an update on our Democratic Primary Fantasy Leagues, and Will interviews YA author Debbie Riggaud.

Episode 26 Show Notes:

Watch the CATS trailer.

Special thanks to Debbie Riggaud author of Truly, Madly, Royally, and to the Atlanta Comedy Film Festival.

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S2E25 - Will begins this week's episode with an (unpaid) endorsement of his new favorite restaurant, and then totally trashes his leas favorite actor, Kevin Costner. We play a movie game, TJ attempts to solve climate change, Alexandria revisits a monologue from a bad audition, and our friend Armond Snowden joins us to read the newest sketch from Will's upcoming show. (Airdate 07/20/2019).

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S2E24 - We're all back in studio this week. Will calls B.S. on Charles Dickens, TJ interprets the craziest dream, George finally faces a Pop-Culture Blindspot by watching "Gone With The Wind" (well, most of it), we bring an old sketch to life in the Graveyard Theater, and close with a modern Fairy Tale in our Audio Theater. (Airdate: 07/13/2019)

Episode 24 Show Notes

"Recovery Room Romp"

Denise: Sorrell Sanders

Bryan: Armond Snowden

Guy: George N Koulouris

"Fairy Tale"

Narrator: Sorrell Sanders

Prince: Armond Snowden

Written by: Kara Wilson

Edited by: Jane Boynton

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S2E23 - Half the cast is on vacation for 4th of July, so this week Will & George present a "clip show" of unaired clips from the editing room floor. George interviews his mom (S1E7), we discover Will's obsession with the Titanic (S2E20), TJ steals French fries from a stranger (S2E17), we dig through a souvenir a suitor left behind with our friend Ashley (S2E11), and Neal Reddy reveals what goes on behind-the-scenes of Netflix's Queer Eye. (Airdate: 7/6/2019)

Episode 23 Show Notes

Special Appearances by: Lily Blackburn, Haley Ellman, Saf Patel, Neal Reddy, Ashley Renee Payne and Chris Voutas. 

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S2E22 - We're talking about jobs on this very special Gopher's Day episode. George bumped into his old boss, TJ wants to become the Queen's social media manager, Alexandria auditions for a commercial, we eavesdrop on an interview in Audio Theater, and TJ interviews a Pizza Guy. (Airdate: 06/29/2019)

Episode 22 Notes:

"Mr. Whisper"

Katie: Sorrell Sanders

Paulie aka Mr. Whisper: Daniel Annone

Written by: George N Koulouris

Edited by: Jane Boynton

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Special thanks to our Pizza Guy, Armond Snowden.

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Today's episode is brought to you by the Number 2.

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S2E21 - We are in a post-wedding bliss this week as Will discuss highlights from his big day, TJ reports on what he witnessed at Bonnaroo, Alex calls out an actress who went to crazy lengths to get Tyler Perry's attention, and we get an update on our Democratic Primary Fantasy League. (Airdate: 06/22/2019)

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S2E20 - Sleep-deprived TJ begins this week's episode by blowing a raspberry into the microphone, Alexandria recalls a sleepless trauma of her own, TJ casts us in his favorite TV shows, our friend Saf stops by to update us on his journey to becoming a scarier person, and then we surprise him with a special guest, Queer Eye's Neal Reddy. (Airdate: 6/15/2019)

Episode Notes:

Special thanks to Saf Patel and Neal Reddy (@neallovesyou) for joining us in studio this week. See Neal's transformation on Netflix's Queer Eye Season 1 Episode 2.

Neal's Reading List:

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*uck by Mark Manson

You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

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S2E19 - We've got a lot going on this week in the FPIK studio. Will discovers Buddhism, George gossips about Tibetan monks, TJ lists the films that have shaped him, service industry veteran, Roxy, returns to share more of her tips for success, we attempt sketch comedy therapy, and the hosts toast Will on his wedding day. (Airdate: 6/8/2019)

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S2E18 - This week we are joined by a special guest, comedian and Queer Eye success-story, Neal Reddy. Will has a Queer Eye experience of his own while suit shopping, newlywed Alexandria gives unsolicited marriage advice, TJ creates menus for major life events, we play a troubled game of Name That Tune, and then explore dating in 2019 with a revisit to TJ's Tinder Theater. (Airdate 6/1/2019)

Episode 18 Show Notes: 

Special Thanks to the hilarious Neal Reddy (@neallovesyou) for joining us this week. See Neal's transformation on Netflix's Queer Eye Season 1 Episode 2.

Happy Pride Month!

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S2E17 - This week Will and George have near-death experiences in the parking deck, TJ receives a special care package, Will sings an original about vegetarianism, we follow up on TJ's pub crawl from last week, Alexandria and a caller discuss the finale of Game of Thrones in Pop Culture Blindspot, and we pitch new HBO shows in Project Greenlight. (Airdate: May 25, 2019)

Episode 17 Show Notes

Special Thanks to Frank TAmato for TJ's care package and to Caleb Bouchard for sharing his ignorance in the Pop Culture Blindspot. 

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S2E16 - This week the newly-employed Will complains about a coworker, our cinematic sommelier, TJ, suggests the perfect cocktail pairings for upcoming summer movies, we learn about Morlock 2001 from the book of Regrettable Superheroes, TJ and George report "live" from a Game of Thrones themed pub crawl, and we hear a word from our sponsor, Chondri.

Episode 16 Show Notes:

League of Regrettable Superheroes by Jon Morris

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"Chondri"

Doctor: Evan Conoway

Mrs. Anderson: Sarah McKee

Written by: George N Koulouris

Edited by: Jane Boynton

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S2E15 - This week TJ starts us off with a review of The View bestselling tell-all, "Ladies Who Punch," Alexandria identifies his inner host, George leads a Democratic Presidential Candidate Fantasy League Draft, and TJ writes a sketch inspired by Alexandria's dream, Buffy, the Fashion Slayer." (Airdate 05/11/2019)

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S2E14 - This week George takes his niece to see Cinderella and is surprised by the twist ending, TJ attempts to interpret a listener's dream,  Will contemplates the breakup of Simon and Garfunkel, and Alexandria hosts movie night where we watch the 2006 classic "ATL." (Airdate: 05/03/2019)

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S2E13 - We've got a big episode this week. Alexandria kicks us off with a (very) short meditation, George teaches us about Greek Easter, TJ learns Will's sweet family secret, George asks TJ to interpret a recent dream about Alyssa Milano, and Will's new friend Saf Patel gives us tips on how to make friends as adults. (Airdate: 04/27/2019)

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S2E12 - This week we learn that TJ is a self-ascribed dream interpreter as Will questions the validity of dreams, Alexandria and George debate invoicing no-show wedding guests, Will introduces us to another member of the League of Regrettable Superheroes, Hole Foods presents "A Vegan Easter" in our Audio Theater, and we end with a check-in on our Great Lenten Challenge. (Airdate: 04/20/2019)

Episode 12 Show Notes

"A Vegan Easter"

Chris: Will Amato

Mom: Sara Bresee

Dad: Alex Parkinson

Written by: TJ Jackson

Produced by: Jane Boynton

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S2E11 - In this week's episode Will faces the realities of full-time employment, Alexandria calls BS on the 5-day work week, two hilarious actors, Alex Parkinson and Sara Bresee, join us in the Writer's Workshop for a dramatic cold reading of a sketch inspired by the Black Dwarf, and TJ celebrates Palm Sunday with an on air Palm Reading. (Airdate: 04/13/2019)

Episode 11 Show Notes:

"The Black Dwarf"

Black Dwarf: Will Amato

Wayland: Alex Parkinson

Jim: Sara Bresee

Officer Murphy: Alexandria Sweatt

Written by: Will Amato

Edited by: Jane Boynton

Psychic Claudette Baptiste: Bonita Elery

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S2E10 - Alexandria is getting married this week, TJ test pitches a new product to Shark Tank, we call Times Up on some of our favorite Rom Coms and play a #MeToo Fantasy Draft, Will pays tribute to Syria's Radio Fresh, and we answer listener questions. (Airdate 04/06/2019)

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S2E9 - We begin this week's episode by helping TJ with his seeping issues, then after a night at the theater, Will and George dive into an in-depth analysis of Les Miserables, Alexandria dissects the Fake Melania Conspiracy, Will reads a a rejected love story in the Writers' Graveyard, and George must defend one of his favorite movies from childhood at FPIK Movie Night. (Airdate: 03/30/2019)

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S2E8 - This week we attempt to pay tribute to classic radio by listening to an episode of The Lone Ranger, but accidentally trigger a childhood trauma, then TJ challenges the gang to an Unremarkable Movie Quote Game, we meet famed local rapper, Lady A, and we take a peek into TJ's love life in "Tinder Theater" (Airdate: 03/23/2019)

Episode Notes:

The Lone Ranger Episode #3005 "War Horse" originally aired 04/18/1952. 

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S2E7 - Come to find out George is afraid of burglars. Will discovers the worst product launches of all time, we are visited by our friend Roxy, a service industry veteran who gives millennial servers "Tips for Tips," George finally meets Mary Poppins, and a listener calls in to ask TJ for parenting advice -- we don't know why either. (Airdate: 03/16/2019)

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S2E6 - We begin this episode with friendly concern and unsolicited advice for documentary producer Kip Anderson, Will workshops a new sketch from his upcoming show "Broke & 30," Alexandria gets real with the restaurant industry in Alex's Analysis, and TJ honors St. Patrick's Day with a game of Peter O'Toole or Peter O'Fool. (Airdate 03/09/2019)

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S2E5 - This week Will finally comes out... as vegetarian, Alex has an issue with her friend JLo, we visit the FPIK audio theater for a performance of "The Nordstrom Return Policy," we launch our Great Lenten Challenge (and bet), Will introduces us to the League of Regrettable Superheroes, and we wrap with a review of the Oscars with TJ and George. (Airdate: 03/02/2019)

Episode 5 Show Notes:

"The Nordstrom Return Policy"

Kimberly: Alexandria Sweatt

Hillary Clinton: Sarah McKee

Written by: George N Koulouris

Edited by: Jane Boynton

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S2E4 - We kick off this week's episode with TJ's Top 5 Best Pickup Lines, George throws a baby shower, we unearth TJ's first comedy sketch in the Writers' Graveyard, and after Will reviews Worst Picture Nominee "Winchester" we make our Razzie Awards predictions. (Airdate: 02/23/2019)

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S2E3 - We kick off this week's episode with a thrilling conversation about veganism, TJ educates us on great inventions by African Americans, Alexandria makes us Defend our Likes, George reviews Razzie Worst Picture Nominee, "Holmes & Watson," we debut the FPIK Audio Theater with a performance of the sketch, "Mass Mistake," and TJ challenges Alexandria to a game of "Oprah or Shonda." (Airdate: 02/16/2019)

Episode 3 Show Notes:

"Mass Mistake"

Carrie: Lily Naz

Nick: Daniel Annone

Written by: George N Koulouris

Edited by: Jane Boynton

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S2E2 - Love is in the air this week at FPIK. Will, our resident Groomzilla, hijacks the intros with wedding talk, TJ shares a Valentine's gift guide, Alexandria reviews Razzie Worst Picture nominee, "The Happytown Murders", TJ gives listeners dating advice, George presents the 2018 words of the year, and Will wraps with a major a news update about baby giraffes, heroic bears, and therapeutic bubble wrap. (Airdate 02/09/2019)

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S2E1 - We're back for Season 2! It's Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta. Our new host, Alexandria, is in studio and she tells us about her work at the opera. We create a Fantasy Oscar Draft game, TJ watches the Razzie Worst Picture nominee, "Gotti," and shares its Top 10 Worst Reviews, and in the Writer's Workshop Will tests a sketch about Marie Kondo. This episode is brought to you by the letter N. (Airdate: 2/1/2019)

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S1E22 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from December where we make major progress in our investigation into the Whitney Houston conspiracy. | It's the episode before Christmas and the hilarious Alexandria Sweatt joins us in studio, TJ ranks the 8 (or 9) Worst Holiday Movies, we all watch Die Hard for the first time in Pop Culture Blindspot, listener  Brenda Lee calls us back to offer tips for the show, George seeks advice in Ask TJ, and we have a Major Update in the Whitney Houston Conspiracy: an exclusive interview with the bakery that made her favorite cupcakes. (Airdate: 12/22/2018) 

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S1E21 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from November. | This week we are joined by comedy screenwriter and producer, Michael Sokol, George updates us on the Whitney Houston Conspiracy, Lily faces another Pop Culture Blindspot and watches "The Rugrats," in the Writers' Graveyard we tell jokes from Michael's Weekend Update submission packet, and close with a bedtime story by TJ. Sponsored by Tom Ticklebottom Tire and Health Insurance  (Airdate: 11/3/2018)

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S1E20 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from October. | This week we are joined by Atlanta celebrity, Mark Kendall, TJ reminisces on his past Halloween costumes, George gives a review of the classic movie, "The Sound of Music" when he faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot, Will hosts a game of "Name that Frog!", Mark shares a satirical monologue in the Writers' Graveyard, and Yoga Lady joins us for Halloween-themed meditation. (Airdate: 10/27/2018)

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S1E19 - We are on break this month, so please enjoy a rebroadcast from September where we first unveil the now infamous Whitney Houston conspiracy. | This week we discuss show merch, TJ makes a list of suggested changes to a Confederate monument, our sportscasters report live from the Piggly Wiggly grocery store, George reviews a summer movie and unveils a Hollywood conspiracy, we unearth page one of Dewey's discarded novel in the Writers' Graveyard, and after a moment of guided meditation, TJ gives advice to a couple listeners in Nashville. (Airdate: 09/22/2018)

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S1E18 - Will is back for our final episode of the year, we make realistic New Year's Resolutions, George uncovers a lost episode from the web series "Julian Assange's Embassy Suite" in the Writers' Graveyard, we reminisce on the funniest moments of 2018, we make predictions for 2019, and finally we check in with TJ who is on a fact-finding mission in New York for New Year's Eve (Airdate: 12/29/2018). 

Episode 18 Show Notes:

Julian Assange's Embassy Suite: https://www.assangeembassysuite.com

Patti LaBelle's famous 1996 "This Christmas" performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z84QdJlPpHE 

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S1E17 - It's the episode before Christmas and the hilarious Alexandria Sweatt joins us in studio, TJ ranks the 8 (or 9) Worst Holiday Movies, we all watch Die Hard for the first time in Pop Culture Blindspot, listener  Brenda Lee calls us back to offer tips for the show, George seeks advice in Ask TJ, and we have a Major Update in the Whitney Houston Conspiracy: an exclusive interview with the bakery that made her favorite cupcakes. (Airdate: 12/22/2018) 

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S1E16 - We're joined by standup comedian Tom Rhoads this week, TJ identifies the worst parts of the holidays, Tom discusses the development of his new one-man show, Sleeping Giant, Yoga Lady leads a Mediation to help folks get through the season, Tom presents an episode from a forgotten web series in the Writers' Graveyard, we talk to a listener who has some advice for the show, and we end with  what's making us laugh this week. (Airdate: 12/15/2018)

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S1E15 - In this episode we are joined by singer and actress, Abigail Williams, TJ presents his "Favorite Things" holiday gift guide, Lily and Abigail sing some twisted carols by TJ in the Writers' Graveyard, we play a game of "Hallmark or Porno," and we share what's making us laugh this week. (Airdate: 12/08/18) 

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S1E14 - In this week's episode TJ suggests ways to avoid your family at the holidays, Will shares weird news stories about drunk raccoons and British frogs with ladders, TJ faces another Pop Culture Blindspot which leaves him with a lot of questions about "It's A Wonderful Life," and George reads a story about a middle school romance in the Writers' Graveyard. (Airdate: 12/01/2018)

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S1E12 - This week the very funny Sara Gaare joins us, TJ sparks yet another controversy with his ranking of Thanksgiving dishes, Lily puts us on the spot to Defend our Likes, we visit an old sitcom pilot by George and a sketch about Planned Parenthood by Sara in the Writers' Graveyard, and a couple listeners make a Major Announcement. (Airdate: 11/17/2018)

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S1E11 - Paul Christino joins us this week as TJ honors Sesame Street with his most controversial list, George translates a testimony from a Dominican accident in the Writers' Graveyard, Lily defends the saddest snack ever, we play a rousing game of Name That Frog, a and we pitch our movie ideas to George in Project Greenlight. (Airdate: 11/10/2018)

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S1E10 - This week we are joined by comedy screenwriter and producer, Michael Sokol, George updates us on the Whitney Houston Conspiracy, Lily faces another Pop Culture Blindspot and watches "The Rugrats," in the Writers' Graveyard we tell jokes from Michael's Weekend Update submission packet, and close with a bedtime story by TJ. Sponsored by Tom Ticklebottom Tire and Health Insurance  (Airdate: 11/3/2018)

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S1E9 - This week we are joined by Atlanta celebrity, Mark Kendall, TJ reminisces on his past Halloween costumes, George gives a review of the classic movie, "The Sound of Music" when he faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot, Will hosts a game of "Name that Frog!", Mark shares a satirical monologue in the Writers' Graveyard, and Yoga Lady joins us for Halloween-themed meditation. (Airdate: 10/27/2018)

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S1E8 - The hilarious actress, Aledxandria Sweatt, joins us this week as we discuss the Sinbad movie "Shazaam," TJ celebrates his favorite Susans, Lily faces a Pop Culture Blind Spot by watching "Saved By The Bell," TJ answers listener questions, Alexandria shares stories from the Atlanta History Center, and TJ takes a turn in the Writers' Graveyard with an unstaged sketch about Buzzfeed. (Airdate: 10/20/2018)

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S1E7 - In this week's episode we are joined by standup comedian Hayley Ellman who hijacks TJ's List, TJ faces a Pop Culture Blindspot and finally watches The Godfather, Lily defends her favorite snack, and Will takes a turn in the Writers' Graveyard with a scene from a 10 year old play. (Airdate: 10/13/2018)

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S1E6 - This week we're joined by a guest host, Alex Parkinson, TJ teaches what not to do at a music festival, in Hot Topics we discuss Helen Keller's removal from the Texas curriculum, Alex is on the spot in the Writers' Graveyard where he shares dated late night standup, Yoga Lady leads a moment of meditation, and we get a call from our biggest fan.

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S1E5 - This week, TJ takes us down memory lane with a list of celebrity meltdowns, George visits the Writer's Graveyard with an unfinished mystery, Will shares some Happy News stories about old ladies and puppies, we defend our likes and learn about Will's special connection to marshmellow Peeps and who killed Alexander Hamilton, and a special guest visits the studio to ask TJ for medical advice. (Airdate: 09/29/2018) 

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S1E4 - This week we discuss show merch, TJ makes a list of suggested changes to a Confederate monument, our sportscasters report live from the Piggly Wiggly grocery store, George reviews a summer movie and unveils a Hollywood conspiracy, we unearth page one of Dewey's discarded novel in the Writers' Graveyard, and after a moment of guided meditation, TJ gives advice to a couple listeners in Nashville. (Airdate: 09/22/2018)

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S1E3 - This week we debate where to take the show on the road, TJ makes his saltiest list yet, the Uptight Manhattanite goes to the Coke museum, Lily picks up a hitchhiker, we dig up some bad college poetry in the Writers' Graveyard, and our sports team reports live from Atlanta traffic. (Airdate: 09/15/2018) 

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S1E2 - In Episode 2 TJ makes a list, a listener calls in for dating advice, interview with a Palmetto bug, Will visits writers' graveyard, George defends and Lily presents morning meditation. (Air date: 09/08/2018) apologies to our British listeners 

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S1E1 - On our first episode we check in with TJ, find our bliss with Guided Meditation, interview the Uptight Manhattanite, visit the writers' graveyard, hear from our sportscasters at a burlesque show, defend our likes, and get advice from TJ for a listener. (Air date: 09/01/2018)