Off The Meter with Jimmy Failla: Recent Episodes
Off The Meter
The most honest show in radio returns for a 5th season as Jimmy Failla and Dean Imperial take on the biggest stories of our time with a level of humor and intellect that you, yourself, could only dream of.
Lincoln Failla took time out from playing Ninja Turtles to weigh in on one of the biggest societal injustices of our time.
Jenny Failla makes a triumphant return to talk Brian Williams, Michael Moore, and the shortest Presidential Campaign in the history of America.
Dean and I talk about the deflated football controversy of 2015 and the white boot controversy of 2012. We also talk career changes, Hope Solo, and Jeb Bush. Lots and lots of Jeb Bush.
Dean Imperial solves the biggest problem in New York less than 24 hours after it started. We also get into Wal Mart pranks, Gay CEO's, and breaking up with Iced Coffee.
Jenny Failla, the pride of the fleet, stopped by to talk pumpkin spiced EBOLA and Walmart healthcare. We also got into wedding disasters, kid touchers, and the whereabouts of Kim Jong Un. This was a fun one, company notwithstanding.
George Clooney's insecurities and America's plan to elect Jeb Bush take center stage as we explain why there's no such thing as child psychology.
Pat Dixon and Chris Laker help me prepare a legal defense for Wednesday's trial. We also handle my appearance on British television and my experience with the GREAT Loni Love. Ron Purcell flew in from Australia to close things out in high style.
Pat Dixon and Katie Dolan returned to talk Jamaican vacations and food pretension. World War 3 and cursing Popes guest star.
Dean Imperial and Ken Wood talk Harold Ramis and sleeping motorists. There's also a healthy portion of Jason Collins and Piers Morgan if you're hip to the hip talk.
Here's a talk about today's appearance in the NY Daily News and Jimmy Fallon's dominance of late night television. We also got into Thursday's AXS TV close and Seinfeld's surprise set.
Dean Imperial returned to sort through the disaster that is American Facebook. Katie Dolan talks about her big night with Paul McCartney. Ken Wood explains where Sochi is.
Here's a caring, thoughtful assessment of the disingenuous farce that is the Grammys. There's also a chat about a massive awards show at Town Hall this evening and the key to losing weight on a cruise.
A building emergency forced 5 year old Lincoln Failla to take the reigns in an attempt to save today's show. Merry Christmas!
Here's a talk about train crashes, car crashes, and the wreck that is the NY Jets. Pat Dixon and Tom Rhodes discussed Thursday night's Comedy Central taping and Dean Imperial and Jimmy Cannizzarro discussed the beginning of Obamacare and the end of the Jets.
Here's a chat about Billy's Topless, Japanese Bathrooms, and the truth about A-Rod, starring Lenny Marcus and Dave Hill. Katie Dolan made a triumphant return in an outfit that only Fat Elvis could love.
Dean Imperial stopped in to dissect the most searched porn terms in the country, according to Pornhub.com. We also gave out football picks and got ourselves fired.
Micah Sherman, star actor and e-cigarette enthusiast, stopped by to talk road comedy, commercial auditions, and his new social media documentary. JL Cauvin hung tough with an irate member of the Westboro Baptist Church and Jonathan Randall attempted to defend George Clooney. GOP Strategist Dave Finkelstein explained the government shutdown of the NY Giants.
MYQ KAPLAN, comedy powerhouse and Buddhist extremist, stopped by to discuss the end of days for a d-list comic. We also got into world-class cat sitters and profitable deaths with the great Charlene Modeste, actor and singer extraordinaire. "Ask A Cabbie" went heavy on weed, weddings, and the best dead singers.
Daniel Lynas and Nat Towsen discuss political sexuality and the best weed names in the rap industry. We also got into DC shootings and body issues on E-Harmony.
Will Hines, UCB Hero and comic book snob, came by to talk Robin Williams and no-show telemarketing jobs. Dean Imperial too us inside a monstrous Taxi rumor involving an academy award winning actress.
Chris Gethard came by to discuss life as an elephant friendly PT Barnum. We also got into courting Diddy, eavesdropping on Jay Z, and the underworld that envelopes most of NYC. Jonathan Randall's entertainment report focused heavily on class warfare in the Emmy death montage. Dean Imperial explained why liberals are now flocking to Vatican City to dump gatorade on the pope.
Kevin Allison, storytelling legend and KINK impresario, stopped by to talk about the good old days in the gay community, aka FIRE-PLAY. We also got into dating advice and the underworld of Chicago. Big Game Comic Chris Laker stopped by to talk tumultuous breakups and the reason you should sleep with your professor. Katie Dolan led us through a scorched earth edition of "This Day In History" and Dean Imperial schooled us on how to avoid another mass shooting.
Pat Dixon explained why everyone's therapist disappears in August. We also got into fat-guy tempers and the fixed tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billy Jean King.
Dean Imperial stopped by to talk life on the Howard Stern Show, life on the Charlie Rose show, and the fine art of barking in Times Square. We also got into no-show telemarketing gigs and the secret to being popular in high-school.
Jenny Failla, mother of my child, joined me in Louisville Kentucky for a chat about love, gun nuts, and midget tossing. Although we don't condone any of those things, we had no choice but to address them after encountering all of them on our 400 mile motorcycle trip.
Carl Gottlieb, writer of Jaws and The Jerk, gave us the low-down on what it's like to work with Steven Spielberg and Steve Martin. We also got into the reason he wisely turned down an offer from Lorne Michaels to be the first head-writer of Saturday Night Live.
In our last episode before summer break Chloe Hilliard stopped by to talk about the reason women should sleep around in their 20's. Road trip etiquette was also prominently featured as we geared up for a 600 mile trip to a comedy gig. Howard Stern's greatness took us home.
Lena Gatling, mother of the mighty Jelisha, stopped by to discuss raising 3 halfway decent kids in the cultural hotbed of North Carolina. We also discussed the best regional chain restaurants and her weeklong dominance of her daughter's Facebook thread.
Professional Wrestler Dan Barry stopped by to talk about life inside the squared circle. We also got into groupies, gay wrestlers, and the best entrance music to play if you happen to be named "Thunder Bear." Dean Imperial helped stave off a nutritional crisis and broke down the truth behind Colin Powell's email affair.
Pat Dixon and Dean Imperial talk race relations in Detroit and low points for TGI Fridays. We also got into the market for fat prostitutes and the best excuses for pushing someone off a balcony.
Dean Imperial and Jelisha Gatling break down the keys to happiness and fulfillment. We also got into who should and shouldn't be mayor....and why. A lack of empathy guest stars.
Dean Imperial, Joseph James, and Rosie Santana discuss end of life strategies for a pair of stray cats that have had it too good for too long. We also got into the golden age of pro-wrestling and the reason that certain people should never go to Disney without kids.
Rocio Santana, rap video godess, stopped by to dish on hanging with Kanye and Two Chains. We also got into Royal Baby conspiracy theories and the man who ruins your work out.
Rocio Santana and Dean Imperial discuss the worst last names to have on a job interview. We also got into love advice, legal advice, and hooker advice for a team of politicians.
Pat Dixon and Dean Imperial talk racial controversies, Jimmy Carter, and a sex scandal at the NY Times.
Dean Imperial and Vicky Kuperman discuss surprise TV appearances and the hottest selling book on Amazon.com.
Dean Imperial and Jen Failla discussed a fascinating article in the NY Post. They also got into yard-sales, "slacktivism," and the worst lemonade salesman ever. We also got into lawsuits and unanswered celebrity tweets. GREAT FRIEND OF THE SHOW Liz Miele Guest Starred in a weird way.
Here's Dean Imperial and Jelisha Gatling talking about AGT's "Michael Jordan Moment." We also got into the many ways that guys cost themselves sex and Hasid's cost themselves money. Palm Readers, Ryan Gosling, and Jesse Helms guest star.
Here's my man Dean Imperial helping me walk through a legal minefield as I defended the honor of a man who was duped during his last night on earth.
JL Cauvin stopped by to discuss Reality Appearances that WEREN'T as well the litany of showbiz people that want us dead. We also got into the problem with New York City and burnt down Delis.
Here's Krystyna Hutchinson discussing a Network Television appearance I might be making, a stripper I definitely dated, and a hospital that harvested the organs of a live woman. Family fun, ya'll.
Dean Imperial and Jelisha Gatling talk foot orgasms, fat house pets, and the greatest reality show ever. There's also a lot more talk about playing soccer with a decapitated head than we expected.
Here's Pat Dixon discussing fat jokes, tight-rope walkers, and the problem with driving to Brooklyn. We also got into fighting people in vagina costumes and other high-minded fare.
Big Game Comic Kevin Downey Junior kicked off Las Vegas week to talk about maid-sex, 4pm Guest Spots, and where to find the worst hookers in Vegas. We also got into some real estate advice for Detroit investors as well as the greatest NFL Player to EVER live.
Dean Imperial joined us for a state of the union on the Massachusetts manhunt. We also did a few Colin Quinn impressions and explained exactly when the chase will end and why.
New York Times Best Selling Author Keith Elliot Greenberg stopped by to discuss the Wrestling Match, The Tree Lighting, and The Shooting that took place on December 8, 1980. Along the way he got into the first ever East Coast / West Coast Rap Feud and John Lennon's Amish Period. Keith's new book December 8, 1980 is available wherever fine books are sold.
Dean Imperial stopped by to discuss what it takes to get into cannibalism and the race for the White House. We also got into his hit play "Naked Eyes" which will be @ The Beckett on Theater Row this Sunday. Jordon Ferber came through to promote both his pot addiction and his weekly comedy series @ the Zinc Bar on West 3rd street. Crazy storm coverage guest starred.
Mike McPadden, head writer of Mr. Skin, stopped by to discuss his latest literary masterpiece "If You Like Metallica" which is available wherever fine books are sold. We also got into the utopian version of New York City known as Chicago and explained how a cities top culinary export influences the disposition of it's people. From there it was ALL METALLICA, with a side of Anthrax, Bill Clinton, and suicide by alligator.
Dean Imperial joined us for a heated discussion on the aforementioned subjects. Copycat criminals, bad fathers, and the robot from "Small Wonder" guest starred. Happy National Donut Day.
Dean Imperial joined us to determine which one of our Presidents was the biggest sexual deviant. With the help of listener calls and emails, we were only able to determine one thing, Bill Clinton is a boy scout when compared to his predecessors. A special Memorial Day Weekend edition of "Blame That Tune" was dedicated to the best holiday weekend disaster songs.
Here's the full interview with war hero Deron Steinke, and his incredibly brave brother Matt. Some of you know them as my brothers in law, others probably know them from their multiple appearances on Dateline. Special thanks to Dean Imperial for co-piloting this one.
Dean Imperial joined us to expose the fraud that is "The Ugly App". We also got into Octomom's pornographic offerings as well as Al Qaeda's. Frequent Fox News Contributor Jim Mendrinos stopped by to promote his new play "In Her Wake" and read his fellow Republicans their truth in a way that will probably get him fired.
Comedian Kirk Smith weighed in on the autism epidemic from an extremely informed vantage point. He also gave us some insight into how Paul McCartney socializes in Central Park. The Republican nominating process has ended, but no one told bothered to tell Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich so we decided to lend a hand. We also searched for the perfect running mate for Mitt Romney with "imperfection" being the key attribute for all potential suitors. Kirk's Autism Awareness Blog is www.stoppingpuncheswithmyface.com and we consider it a "MUST READ"
Oscar Winner George Kennedy Stopped by to discuss hanging with OJ, getting hit by a pool cue by Frank Sinatra, and winning his Oscar starring alongside Paul Newman in "Cool Hand Luke". He also explained why he's rooting for George Clooney at the Oscars and why he watches "Casablanca" as much as he does. His New Book "Trust Me" is in stores everywhere and you should buy three copies minimum, if you like show biz and grown up talk. The Googles were presented to a Satan Fighting GOP contender, a steroid using outfielder, and an extremely promiscuous night in New Orleans.
Dan Soder, Big Game Comic and the sporting equivalent of a crackhead's son, stopped by to talk Lin-Sanity, voices that don't match appearances, and comedy festivals that require abs. We also got into the fact that the Knicks resurgence bares a striking resemblance to a Michael J. Fox movie and that Floyd Mayweather is the last person on Earth that should be serving as a societal analyst on Twitter. The Googles were presented to a dog that was never on the roof of Mitt Romney's car, a super model on "Intervention", and a winning TEAM.
First Team All Pro Comic Jesse Joyce took us inside the writing strategy for some of the biggest Comedy Central roasts in history. Along the way he settled a violent dispute over a wether or not a guy can use a gift certificate on a date and explained why sports fans are all a tad insane. There was even a small helping of political analysis having to do with the fine art of Search Engine Optimization. The Googles were presented to a Fox News call to arms, as well as a protest against Mitt Romney that would make Clark Griswald proud.
Stand up Heavyweight Mike Vecchione joined us from Atlantic City for a Super Bowl version of the morning after pill. Madonna, Gisele, and carpooling with a three time champion were all in play. The Googles focused on a great commercial for a lame product as well as the darkest story we'll cover this year that doesn't involve the history of the diamond on your engagement ring.
Freddie C, retired drug dealer who ran the streets from the age of 13, joined us to dish on what it's like to bribe cops, sell drugs in prison, and spend 23 hours a day in solitary confinement. Along the way he explained the two key things you NEED TO KNOW if you want to do drugs, sell drugs, or legalize drugs. The Google Awards focused on shameless book promotion, missing news anchors, and spelling errors on Wheel of Fortune. We also got into Demi Moore's inability to act her age.
Brian Koppelman, writer of "Rounders" and "Oceans Thirteen", phoned in to go toe to toe with our TRUTH SEEKING MISSILE of a host on all things to do with the firing of Letterman Comedy Booker Eddie Brill. Along the way we touched on the end of free speech, the end of the Knicks, and the beginning of Newt Gingrich's swingers club. Rick Perry is gone but according to a new book he is still ON TOP. The Google Awards culminated in an impassioned defense of Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch.
Vegan homicides, "Whorehouse Perfume", and the upside of Sharia Law were just a few of the items in play in this episode. Star Comedienne Cory Kahaney revealed what 5 appearances on the Ferguson show can be parlayed into and extolled on the virtues of the "47th Street Stonings". Two bus passengers found the only way to sink lower on a bus than being on a bus to begin with. "The Red Phone" dished out a yellow brick road that would make John Rocker proud. Southwest Airlines unveiled it's new convertible fleet. "Will it Work" was dedicated to a pair of yoga practitioners who threw a horrible wedding. A new study concluded that 70 years of marriage leads to a really slow, premeditated, death.