The Nerdologues Present: Poor Choices Archive: Recent Episodes

Poor Choices Archive

Friend of The Nerdologues Mark Colomb produced an amazing interview podcast series. Poor Choices focused on the Chicago comedy scene and The Nerdologues are glad to hold the archive of episodes. RSS FeedSubscribe on iTunes

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A live show with over 20 guest. Recorded live at Jangelheart Circus. Thanks to everyone that showed up. Audio was recorded live.

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A new show? What? But I thought you quit. Well sort of. The new show is a mix of interviews, movie stuff, phone calls, and more. This week Beth Melewski from The Second City, Cash Cab Chicago, and living near me stops by to talk about chasing your passion. Calls from an aquarium cleaner and Beach Boy Mike Love. I talk about the movie “King of Comedy”. It won’t be a regular show but please if you want to hear another one let me know. If no one says anything I guess I won’t. Thanks for supporting the previous show.

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The final episode of Poor Choices.  Mick Napier is the guest and we talk about The Annoyance 25th, directing at Second City, Fatty Drives the Bus, Exit 57, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast was an interview show hosted by Mark Colomb in Chicago.  It featured interviews with Chicago based writers and performers.  Mark Colomb was the host.  Thank you very much for listening and supporting the show.  Look for something new right here in January.  I will do my best to keep the feed up an running but if you would like to donate through paypal that would be great.

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The almost final show.  Mark is the guest this show and the hosts of Another Podcast help out.  It was recorded live at The Upstiars Gallery.  Mark Colomb is the guest and the hosts are Micah Sterenberg and Joanna Feldman.

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Tawny Newsome joins the show we talk about Vacaville, The Second City, Bloodshot Records, and more.

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Holly Laurent stops by to talk about growing up in the church, coming to Chicago, The Reckoning, Second City, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview podcast hosted by Mark Colomb.

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Jeff Award winner Edgar Blackmon stops by the show to talk about The Second City, Chicago, Florida, Kids, and more in this super sized episode.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb.

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Tim Baltz rejoins the show to talk about leaving The Second City, improvising, Shrink, and of course Basketball.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb.

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Matt Elwell CEO and President of Comedysportz Chicago stops by to talk about short form, business, Chicago, and more.  The Poor Choices Show is a Chicago based interview podcast hosted by Mark Colomb.

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Asher Perlamn stops by to talk about being a twin, getting home schooled, acting, The Second City, Chicago, Comedy Sportz, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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Dave Jennings is the manager of The Music Box Theater in Chicago.  We talk about running a theater, booking a 70mm print of The Master, Star Trek, and more.  The Poor Choices Show is a Chicago based podcast hosted by Mark Colomb.

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Joe McAdam stops by to talk about The Late Live Show, The Gathering, and Chicago’s Stand Up Comedy Scene.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb

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This week on The Poor Choices Podcast Kat Gotsick is talks to Mark Colomb about improvising, The Playground, Starting Over, Growing Up, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago Based Interview show.

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Rebecca Sohn stops by The Poor Choices Podcast to talk about ballet, The Annoyance Theater, Mick Napier, Second City, Acting, and more.  The Poor Choices Podcast is a Chicago based interview show hosted by Mark Colomb

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Pat Raynor stops by The Poor Choices Podcast to talk about Nebraska, improv, iO, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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Ryan Archibald joins The Poor Choices Podcast to talk about his time at Second City Chicago, iO, Boom, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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Connor Tillman joins the show to talk about Southern California, UCSB, Chicago, The Annoyance, and more.

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Wendy Mateo of  Dominizuelan stops by to talk about The Playground, building a media company, directing, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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Joe Kwaczala host of The Late Live Show stops by to talk about hosting, Notre Dame, Impress These Apes, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.  The Poor Choices Show has over 180 episodes and interviews with Chicago’s best comedians.

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Andy St. Clair of 3033 and iO West stops by and joins the three time club.  We talk SNL, Second City, moving to Los Angeles, and Phish.

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Vince Portacci stops by to talk about The South, Auburn, Improv, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.  The Poor Choices Podcast a Chicago based interview show.

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Stand Up comedian Mort Burke stops by The Poor Choies Podcast to talk about Sad on Vacation, Chicago, Los Angeles, Skateboards, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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John Thibodeaux stops by to talk about Roswell, Chicago, and more.

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Katy Colloton joins Mark Colomb to talk about growing up in Kansas, being the quiet girl, The Katydids, and auditioning from SNL.

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Steve Prokopy (Capone) talks about writing for Aint It Cool News, being a critic, Chicago, and a whole lot about movies.

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Daniel Kibblesmith stops by to talk about movies, comics, comedy, and more.  Donate to The Late Live Show Quest for a Fifth Season on kickstarter.  Mark Colomb is the host. Click Here To Donate

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Chris Tawfik stops by to talk about growing up in Egypt, moving to Colorado, and leaving for Chicago.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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Steve Waltien comes by to talk about Vermont, The Second City, his one man show, and more.

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Ben Johnson stops by to talk about Rattlesnake HIgh, writing for Chunklet, Vice, and more.

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Tim Robinson stops by to talk about My Man’s, Cook County Social Club, Detroit, Second City, Saturday Night Live, and more.

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Clayton Margeson stops by to talk Texas, Sovereign, and more.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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John Pantlind stops by to talk about Twins, Michigan, Improv, and being tall.

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Kill All Comedy takes over the show.  Download your copy of the album at www.killallcomedy.com Thanks to Steph, Joey, and Jared.  Kill All Comedy featuers Jared Jeffries, Joey Dundale, Steph Cook, Michael Brunlieb, Andrew Tisher, Gary Richardson, Jo Scott

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Steph Cook stops by to talk about Texas, Kill All Comedy, and more.

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Sammy Tamimi stops by to talk about all things nerdy.  Have a great 4th of July everyone.

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Rich Baker stops by and talks about Texas, Cruise Ships, Podcasts, and Stand Up.  This is a good one.

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Drennen stops by to talk about Hipsters, Atlanta, improv, stand up, and more.

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John Hartman stops by to talk about Virginia, Michigan, Chicago, movies, and more.  Tuesday June 19th Relief 90x at The Playground Theater 8-11:30 P.M. to help Bill Stern.

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Dave Urlakis joins me to talk about making videos, Awkward Spaceship, and more.  If you can donate to http://www.gofundme.com/The-Frankenstern-Fund and help out Bill Stern.

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Wes Perry joins me to talk about his show “Don’t Act Like A Girl”, mexican food, pride parades, and more.

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Sam Super joins me to talk about Boom Chicago, Comedysportz, Games, Ships, and more.

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Mark Logsdon joins me to talk about NATO, Grad School, Annoyance, iO, and more.

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Matt Barabera stops by to talk about The Playground Theater’s 15th Aniversery, he’s time in Chiago, and what he wants to do in the future.

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Mike Marunowski stops by to talk about waiting tables, Second City, and Feldmanowski.

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Ryan Patrick Dolan stops by.  We talk about studying acting, driecting, and more.

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Tyler, Sarah, and Tim from The Shock T’s return to talk about life on the road and play three songs.

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Pat Dwyer joins me to talk Peace Corps, Boston, Potbelly’s, Comedy Sportz and more.  One of my favorite shows.

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Ben Bowman stops by to talk about the news, twitter, Chicago Comedy, making videos, and more.  Saturday May 12th Exquisite Corpse at Stage 773 10:30 P.M.

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Brian Posen joins me to talk about Stage 773, Second City, and performing in Chicago.  May 12th Stage 773 Exquisite Corpse 10:30 P.M.

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Devin Bockrath and Brian McGovern join me to talk sketch, ghosts, upstairs gallery, and more.  Check out their sketch show Friday May 4th at Midnight.  iO Chicago.

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Chris Witaske of Sad on Vacation joins me to talk about magic, agents, The Second City, and SNL.

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Jo Feldman stops by to talk about Michigan, Israel, Second City, and more.  Listen to her podcast “Another Podcast”.

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Jamison Webb stops by to talk about the last four years in Chicago and the last two years of Poor Choices.

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Jesse Case musical director at The Second City stops by to talk about growing up in Boulder, moving to Chicago, working on The ETC, and more.  Check out his website iamjessecase.com

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Jason Geis the AD of pH Productions joins me to talk about his past in Chicago with Low Sodium, Advertising, and building a theater.

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Katie O’Brien of The Katydids and Rick stops by to talk about Omaha, Show Choir, L.A., and more.  Live show Upstairs Gallery 8 PM Chicago April 16th.

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Daniel Strauss stops by to talk D.C. , The Second City, and his podcast.  Poor Choices Live Show.  April 16th 8 P.M. Upstairs Gallery Chicago.  FREE

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Greg Hess stops by to talk about Tacos, Cook County Social Club, Virginia, and more.  This is a good one.  Poor Choices Live Show April 16th 8 PM Upstairs Gallery Chicago.  Mark Colomb is the host.

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Nathan Jansen of Comedysportz Chicago, Baby Wants Candy, and Challenger joins me to talk about Kansas, bad first homes, and more.  Poor Choices Live Show April 16th 8 P.M. Upstairs Gallery Chicago.

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Brian “Dice” Finlay and Michael Girts from Mansical www.mansical.net stop by to talk about singing and playing together.  Poor Choices Live Show April 16th 2012 8 P.M. Upstairs Gallery Chicago.

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Joe Avella joins me to talk about making his first movie Master of Inventions.  Joe wrote, produced, and directed the film on his own.  Poor Choices Live Show April 16th 8 PM Upstairs Gallery Chicago

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Jo Scott stops by to talk about being married, writing a solo show, and working really hard.  Poor Choices Live Show April 16th 8 P.M. Upstairs Gallery Chicago.

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Dave Maher joins me to talk about his time as a music critic, improvising in college, and well, everything.  It’s a super sized podcast.  April 16th 8 P.M. Poor Choices Live Show at The Upstairs Gallery Chicago.  It’s Free.

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This week Josh Segovia from Claymore stops by to talk about moving from Texas to Maryland, Claymore, and more.

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Kevin Sciretta of Challenger, Second City’s Touring Company, and more stops by.  We talk New York, Acting, Touring, Singing and more.  The first 22 minutes are sports talk.  Thanks for indulging me.

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Tim Paul stops by to talk about Escape from Ground Zero (Opening March 11), taking his show “No Fats, No Femmes” to Ireland.  Make sure to a one night only staging at The Annoyance April 30th.

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The first five minutes of the show are a podcasting how to.  After that Irene stops by to talk 40 Whacks, Podcasting, Directing, and more.  Look her up www.irenemarquette.com

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Jimmy talks about putting his show up at The Annoyance.  We talk politics.  You may be bored.  You should listen.

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Karisa Bruin stops by to talk about going to Dartmouth, being a working actor, and being on a game show.  Taking a break for a little bit.  The show will be back in March.

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Steve Nelson of Salute Jive and Rick stops by to talk about iO, Acting, and Second City.

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Jorin Garguilo stops by to talk about Mike Enriquez for a moment.  We also hear about his time in North Carolina and about starting over in Chicago.

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Tyler comes by to talk about Claymore, Black Wax, and Exquisite Corpse.

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Mary Sohn joins me to talk about growing up in the midwest, playing at Second City, and more.

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Walt Delaney and Alex Honnet of The Upstairs Gallery join me to talk about our favorite things this year.  We talk about Sovereign, 3033, Jo Scott, Sand, and more.

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Jason Shotts stops by to talk about Dummy, Coaching, and going to The Jam.

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Scott Morehead stops by to talk about working in commercials, playing at iO, and growing up in Iowa.

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Colleen stops by to talk Dummy, iO Chicago, writing greeting cards, and more.

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Kate Lambert comes by and talk Katydids, boats, and more.

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Mike Johnson joins the show to talk about working in the market, playing at iO, and being a part of The Playground.

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The artistic director of CIC joins me to talk about Revolver, Rob White, Arizona, and more.

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Ted Tremper stops by to talk about filming The Breakups and his new series Shrink.

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Jared Jeffries stops by to talk CIC, Ball State, Inkling, and more.

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Matt Ulrich joins me to talk about his time in the military, moving to Chicago, and writing about his show.

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Sarah Maher of Comedysportz Chicago, iO, and The Second City joins me to talk video games, performing as a couple, and more.

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Tim Baltz stops by to talk about The NBA Lockout, iO, Second City, and more.  We recorded the show before the lockout ended.  If NBA talk isn’t your thing we are done by about 15 minutes.

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Daniel Haight author of Flotilla joins me to talk writing, publishing, and a whole lot about sci-fi.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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I make the trip out to The Colt Cave to interview Colt Cabana.  We talk comedysportz, wrestling, promotion, podcasts and more.  Visit his website http://www.welovecolt.com/ and listen to his show: Art of Wrestling.

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Nnamdi Ngwe joins me to talk about living all over the world, performing in Denver, being a twin, and making the move to Chicago.

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Kristen Studard joins the show to talk about her activist past, performing by yourself, Felt, and more.  Thanks for listening.

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Thea Lux joins the show to talk about The New Colony, Impress These Apes, and more.  Live show tonight November 9th 8 P.M.  Upstairs Gallery.

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Greg Kot of The Chicago Tribune, Co-Host of Sound Opinions, and author of Learning How To Die joins the show this week.  We talk about his history in Chicago, Sound Opinions, Wilco, and more.  Live Show Wednesday November 9th 8 P.M. at The Upstairs Gallery.

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Eric Lindberg talks iO, Del, Comedysportz, noir movies, acting, and more.  Poor Choices Live Show November 9th, 2011.  Upstairs Gallery Chicago.  8 PM.  Magic, Mystery, and Murder?  Thanks for listening.

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Julia Weiss joins me to talk about Halloween, iO, Cornservatory, and more.  Live Show Wednesday Nov 9th.  Upstairs Gallery, Chicago.

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Conner joins me to talk about Annoyance, Chicago, Doughnut Power, and more.  Poor Choices Live Show November 9th 8 P.M. at The Upstairs Gallery.

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Conner joins me to talk about Annoyance, Chicago, Doughnut Power, and more.  Poor Choices Live Show November 9th 8 P.M. at The Upstairs Gallery.

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John Sturk stops by to talk about being a magician, playing piano, and more.  Poor Choices Live Show Nov 9th 8 P.M. Upstairs Gallery Chicago.

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Ross Bryant joins me to talk about Improvised Shakespeare, Comedy Sportz, iO Chicago, and more.  Live Poor Choices Show November 9th 8 P.M. Upstairs Gallery Chicago.

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Aidy Bryant comes by to talk about life on Second City’s ETC stage, ships, Baby Want’s Candy, and The Fringe Festival.  Please rate the show on iTunes.

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Wes Needham joins me to talk about Delaware, Stand Up, The New Colony, and more.  Subscribe on iTunes and rate the show.

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Jeff Griggs talks about his book Guru, Del Close, Deep Schwa, Podcasts, Improv, Ships, Weddings, Rats, and more.  It’s a super sized podcast.  We even talk about the start of The Harold Commission.

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Patrick comes by to talk about the end of Den Mother, his one man show, and The Post Office.  Subscribe on iTunes and please rate the show if you have time.  It helps people find the show.  Thanks for listening.

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Katie Rich joins me to talk about The Chicago Bears, Second City, and The Southside of Heaven.  As always Mark Colomb is your host.  Please rate the show on iTunes so more people can find it.  Thanks for listening.

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Emily Wilson stops by to talk about being a children’s agent, working at The Second City, and iO.  It’s show 100.  Thanks for listening and please rate the show on iTunes.  Thanks.

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Bethany joins me to talk about Pittsburgh, Sam Hill, and more.

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Cameron Esposito joins me to talk about her one women show Side Mullet Nation and performing stand up in Chicago. Mark Colomb is your host. Subscribe on iTunes and take a look at Cameron’s web site http://therealcameronesposito.com/

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Jake comes back to talk about making Rollocop, The Reckoning, Annoyance, and more. As always Mark Colomb is your hosts. Thanks for listening and tell a friend.

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Tim Paul of The Annoyance Theater and The Second City joins me.  We talk about his one man shows No Fats No Femmes and Retarded.  Also Dollywood.  Mark Colomb is your hosts.  Thanks for listening.

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Kara Jakubec head of marketing for The Playground Theater joins the show to talk law school, Ohio, and more. Mel Evans my co-host from An Hour With Your Ex sits in and we yell at each other (in jest) for a little while. Thanks for listening and please tell a friend.

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Peyton Brown of Claymore comes back to the show to talk about his trip abroad and his previous job as a tour guide. Subscribe to the show on iTunes and never miss a show.

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Matt Young of Whirled News Tonight, Welcome to Your 30’s Boys, and Improvised Start Trek joins me. We talk about Star Wars, Star Trek, Arnie Niekamp, and more. Subscribe on iTunes.

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Jimmy Carrane co-author of Improvising Better ( http://www.amazon.com/Improvising-Better-Guide-Working-Improviser/dp/03…), Host of Studio 312 and his new show Improv Nerd came by. We covered his days on Jazz Freddy, the founding of The Annoyance, The Art of Slow Comedy and more. He may have convinced me that I need therapy. This is a good one. Please tell a friend. Thanks for listening.

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Beth Melewski of Cash Cab Chicago and The Second City joins me to talk about her journey from Milwaukee to Cash Cab. Subscribe on iTunes and never miss a show. Check out the new tumblr page and leave some comments. http://poorchoicesshow.tumblr.com/

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Friend of the show Adal Rifai joins me for the first time in what we work out is two years. We talk auditioning, DCM, coaching, and a bonus round of stuff we like. Thanks Adal. Like the show on facebook and subscribe on iTunes.

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Brendan Jennings of Cook County Social Club, The Best Friggin Time of Your Life, and Sky’s The Limit (Weather Permitting) joins Mark to talk about Disneyland, Long Island, and performing in Chicago. This is a good one. Like the show on Facebook and Subscribe on iTunes. Also if you can, rate and review the show on iTunes. It only takes a minute and it really helps. Thanks for listening.

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Steve Heisler talks about editing the comedy section of Time Out Chicago. We talk about iO, Second City, UCB, and more. The interview was done over skype. Thanks for listening.

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Danny Mora comes by to chat about chicken wings, Theater Strike Force, playing on People of Earth, and 3033. If you like the show go ahead and tell the world on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Poor-Choices-Podcast/124627209475 Subscribe on iTunes and never miss a show.

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John Sabine joins the show to talk about Texas, The Bay Area, playing on his iO team The Late 90’s, boats, and most importantly The Dallas Mavericks. As always Mark Colomb is your host. Thanks for listening.

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Jessica Hardy and Brent Kado join the show to talk about the upcoming Chicago Comedy Film Festival. http://chicagocomedyff.com/ We recorded in the middle of the air and water show here in Chicago. So it sounds like we are being invaded from time to time. Thanks for listening.

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Anthony Leblanc joins Mark to talk about Space, The Second City, and the great things he does with their outreach program. Subscribe on iTunes and never miss a show. Thanks for listening.

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Jim Carlson of Middle Age Comeback and Director at The Second City joins Mark to talk about The Jam, directing on the main stage at Second City, and playing with Craig Uhlir. Subscribe on iTunes and never miss a show.

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Mark Raterman talks about performing and teaching with Cook County Social Club and My Man’s.

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Dina Facklis of Virgin Daiquiri, Stubbs 2, and just about everything else joins us to talk about acting and working in Chicago. We talk about Armando, commercial work, and more. Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Brett Lyons of Deep Schwa and Second City Chicago joins us to talk about being the Jam kid, cruise ships, and his podcast. Check out Aphasia Presents Something Podcast on iTunes.

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Mel Evans joins Mark and they talk about spanx, Beyonce, short shopping, and Jane Austin. Follow Mel on twitter @mel_evans

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Matt and Mark go it alone again. We hear about Matt’s trip to San Francisco.

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Matt and Mark go solo. Arnold visits again to talk about how bad his life is.

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Kevin Mullaney of The IRC Podcast joins us to talk about his time in Chiacgo, UCB in NY, and his return to Chicago. No break this show as we were having a really good chat. As always Mark Colomb and Matt Owenes are your hosts. Check out Kevin’s new show http://joyjoytragedy.com/ and his web site http://kevinmullaney.com/

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Gary Tiedemann of The New Colony joins us to talk New Orleans, Voice Over Work, Classic Rock, and Matt’s plan to own land in Central America. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. For more on The New Colony listen to previous guest Megan Johns.

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Matt and Mark talk about all the summer flicks. Stay through the end of the show to hear a special appearance by the former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Linus Lee joins us to talk Louisiana, Strange Loop Theatre, music, and comics. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. The audio got clipped on the show sorry guys.

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M. Trevor Higgins and Dan Myzinger joins us to talk Davenports, Fall Creek Falls, Marriage, Cook County Social Club, and more. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. It’s the first show from our new location so the sound is a little all over the place.

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Andy joins us again to talk about his new hosting gig. Plus listen to the end for some special 3033 news. As always Mark Colomb and Matt Owens are your hosts. Do us a solid and tell a friend about the show.

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Seth Dodson and Kellen Alexander join us to talk about their new show at the Annoyance Seriously, Seriously. We also hear about their time in 1,2,3 Fag, Impress These Apes, Mrs. Dad and Dart.

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Chris Bragg is back in studio now with a CANDY HAT. Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. Check out Matt, Chris, Jimmy, and more in their Triple Feature at The Annoyance Theater. 8 P.M. Wednesday March 30th and April 6th.

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George McAuliffe of Sad on Vacation, Close Quarters, and Revolver joins us to talk about his days teaching and performing in Chicago. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Sam Weiner of Sad on Vacation and “Pepsi Presents: Sam Weiner” joins us to dispel several commonly held myths about himself. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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We were in the green room at iO Chicago while the Del Awards were going on. Lots of folks stop by for a chat. Guests include Julia Weiss, Matt Manley, Nathan Jansen, Jason Schotts, Craig Uhlir, 3 Headed Taco, Jet Eveleth, Members of Cook County Social Club, Michael Pizza, Brett Lyons, Mike Kelly, Dina Facklis, George McAuliffe, Sears Tower, Warm Milk, Jeff Murdoch, Classy D, Andy St. Clair, and more. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. Big thanks to Dina Facklis and iO Chicago for letting us spend time with everyone. Congratulations to everyone.

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Friend of the show and previous guest Jason Chin interviews co-founder of iO Charna Halpern about the life and legend of Del Close. This show was recorded at the iO Chicago following Armando on Monday March 7th, 2011. Thanks to both Jason who’s blog you can read at http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/improvised-blog/ and Charna Halpern for their time.

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Jay Olson joins us to talk Texas, Rush, Marriage, Babies, Comedysportz, iO, and MORE. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. Subscribe on iTunes and never miss a show http://goo.gl/n7cGm. Next week we will be live at The Del Awards.

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We talk to Mike Klasek about his time at Columbia College and being on several different teams. Matt talks about his discman. Remember to send us your sketch so you get it filmed and edited for free.

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Jason Chin of Close Quarters, An Improvised Blog, and The Upcoming “Sarah Palin Explains America to You joins us. We talked about everything. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. Also listen at the end of the show for the first Poor Choices Show Video Contest. Email us your sketch poorchociesshow@gmail.com

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Show sixty. Owens details blizzaster ‘11 and Mark subtly brags about his time in Australia. Subscribe on iTunes.

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Esther Povitsky joined Mark to talk about working as a stand up in L.A. Check out her site: http://www.littleesther.com/blog/

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Susan Messing joins us to talk about turtles and her time in Chicago. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Nick Hausman joins us to talk about working in the ring and his time at Comedy Sportz. As always Mark Colomb and Matt Owens are your hosts.

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Tim Racine and Joe Avella of Teenager of the Year join us to talk about Crank and Chev Chelios. As always Owens and Colomb are your hosts.

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Matt and Mark fly solo this week. We discuss zombies, Harry Potter, and panty thieves.

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Bill Arnett of 3033 and head of iO Chicago’s training center joins us this week. We talk about Theater Strike Force, People of Earth, and maybe changing your name. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Four of the six Katydids join us to talk about performing at iO and what a date with Jimmy Pennington would be like. http://www.thekatydids.com/framemenu.htm As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Sherman Edwards and Warren Phynix Johnson of Blackout joins us to talk about how Matt Owens defies race. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Eric Eyerman joins us to talk about meditation, group mind, and Halloween. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Seth Weitberg of http://www.theweekinrebuke.com/ joins us to talk about the importance of remembering names and touring with The Second City. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Bob Ladewig and Stacey Hallal of http://www.curiouscomedy.org/ in Portland joins us to talk about Chicago, Portland, and starting their theater. Julia Kobos is sitting in for Owens this week.

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Sorry for the delay. ATT is a terrible service provider. Mark and Matt go back to the beginning and look to the future. Thank all of you so much for listening. Tell a friend.

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Roy Ivy of The Tah Dahs and Polyphonic Spree joins us to play some songs and speak some truth. Stay after the show for two bonus Ivy Songs. We had a little trouble with Roy’s mic so the levels are low for the interview. Sorry.

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Joseph Phillips joins Mark to talk about Denver, Star Trek, and Casa goddamn Bonita. Matt Owens is missing this week. Thank You to all the folks who came out to the live show.

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Matt and Mark fly solo this week. We meet many ancestors of Matt. Poor Choices Live Show. Tuesday August 10th, 10 P.M. $10. 10×10x10. Support the show.

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John Brewster of skinprov and Germans joins us to talk about windows. Matt and Mark are you hosts. Poor Choices Live Show Tuesday August 10th at 10 PM. The Playground

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Megan Johns of http://www.thenewcolony.org/ and The Annoyance joins us to talk PBR, starting a theater, and teaching the kids. Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. Support the show August 10th, 10 PM at the Playground Theater. It’s a Poor Choices Live Event.

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Jimmy Pennington joins us again. We may have bought a gun. Duck you suckas. Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Matt Bivins of Dangerous Strangers, Cabaret Kiki, and Jump, Little Children joins us to talk about life, love, and everything else. We even get a song. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Joe Bill joins to talk about basketball, improv, and making choices. His daughter Angie joins us to talk about Cheetos. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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The fellas from Claymore join us to talk live shows, chips, and Payton’s clothing choices. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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This week we are joined by the comedy duo William and Martinez. We talk about producing your own show and Adam Sandler movies. As always, your hosts are Mark Colomb and Matt Owens.

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Nicky Margolis and Boaz Reisman join us to sing some songs and talk about performing at iO. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Kate Duffy of Snuffy joins us to talk about life after ships. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Nick Schaefer of The Hamiltons joins us. Mark Colomb and Matt Owens are your hosts.

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Joe Avella of Teenager of the Year joins us in studio.

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Jason Anfinsen joins us to point out how misinformed Matt Owens is about the world. Mark Colomb is only occasionally wrong.

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Michael Pizza joins us and we learn about being a team. They were nice enough to record an improvised piece with us.

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Andy St. Clair of Second City and 3033 joins us to talk about leaving Second City and gatorade.

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The Shock T’s join us for three songs and talk about getting hassled by the cops. Make sure to download the earlier show with Gary Richardson as well.

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Gary Richardson of Neapolitan joins us this week.

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Eric Rutherford joins us this week. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Nick Hausman of Comedy Sportz and The Rebellion joins us this week. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Arnie Niekamp of The Stupid Nerd Podcast, Whirled News, and so much more rejoins us. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Paul Jurewicz of General Slocum, AJ and The Lasers, My Daughter, and Germans joins us this week. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Jason Chin of http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/improvised-blog/ and Close Quarters joins us live on the show. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Jamison Webb joins this week to talk Florida, Baseball, and WEEZER.

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John Langen of Mrs. Dad and Guy Friends is live in the Cave. Check out his blog http://www.thespacediary.blogspot.com/

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Phil Meister is live in the cave. We talk a lot about Mad Max.

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The first couple of Chicago’s improv community joins us live in The Shame Cave. Peter and Jo Scott are here. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Highlights from our first twenty shows. Did your favorites make the cut? If you have never heard the show before this may be a good primer for you. Tell a friend. Subscribe on iTunes so you never miss a show. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Wes Haney of Mrs. Dad and Sad On Vacation joins us live in The Shame Cave. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Mike Marunowski of Wonderbat, All Skate, and Gypsy Fuck Fight is live in the Shame Cave. Subscribe on iTunes because it’s free. As always Mark Colomb and Matt Owens are your hosts.

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Jeff Murdoch of far too many things to type is live in The Shame Cave. As always Matt Owen and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Craig Tommy of Shark City and The Council is live in The Shame Cave. As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts. This week remember to support Letters 2 Santa at Second City Tuesday December 15th. It’s for kids and shit.

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Adal Rifai joins us live in the Shame Cave.  As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.

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Jimmy Pennington is live in The Shame Cave.  As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are your hosts.  Join our facebook group and follow us on Twitter.

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Dan Gordon of Unproductive Lover and Dart is live in The Shame Cave.  Matt Owens and Mark Colomb as always are your hosts.  Follow us on Twitter @poorchoicesshow and join our Facebook group.

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Ryan McGillen joins us live in the shame cave.

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Zach, Zachary, and Z.R. Hanes joins us live in The Shame Cave.

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Chris Bragg joins us live in The Shame Cave.

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Jake Schneider is in The Shame Cave.  As always Matt Owens and Mark Colomb are making The Poor Choices

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Anthony Oberbeck joins the show to talk about Latin Kings, Suits, and making God weep tears of joy.