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Episode #186: Matt Sumell (Writer, “Making Nice”)

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Bogner — No Comments ↓

Matt Sumell (“Making Nice”) joins the show. We discuss his new novel featuring a protagonist as hilarious as he is heartbreaking. Show Notes You can purchase Making Nice wherever books are sold. More information about Matt is available on…

Harrison Quest: Episode 2.5 – Temple of Desoto Finale

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Bogner — No Comments ↓

I’m excited to announce the latest episode of Harrison Quest is now available for your listening pleasure! Two nerds enter, one nerd leaves. A hero comes out of a closet while another goes into a grave, and a deal with the…

Tagged with: Comedy, Harrison Ford, Harrison Quest, Justin Piasecki, Movies, Podcast, Soap Opera, Television
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Episode #172: Mike Thomas

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Bogner — No Comments ↓

Mike Thomas (“You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman”) joins the show. We discuss the remarkable career of comedian and actor Phil Hartman who had his life tragically cut short. Show Notes You can…

Episode #156: Scott Weems

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Bogner

Scott Weems (Cognitive Neuroscientist, “Ha! The Science of When We Laugh and Why”) joins the show. We discuss Scott’s research on humor and why it serves so many important functions in our day-to-day lives. Show Notes You can purchase…

Tagged with: Author, Books, Brad Bogner, Comedy, Ha!, Humor, Jokes, Laughter, Podcast, Scientist, Scott Weems, Seinfeld, Writer
Posted in Authors, Books, Episodes, Interviews, Science, Television

Episode #100: Justin Piasecki, Rory Toohey

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Bogner

Justin Piasecki (Harrison Quest) and Rory Toohey (Legends of Springsteen) join the show. We reminisce about the first 99 episodes, Murphy beds, doable marathons, and finding the right word. Show Notes: Listen to episodes of Harrison Quest. Read entries at Legends…

Tagged with: Alcohol, Apartment, Brad Bogner, Comedy, Justin Piasecki, Marathons, Movies, Moving, Podcast, Rory Toohey
Posted in Episodes, Movies, Sports, Television

Episode #97: Sean McIndoe

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Bogner

Sean McIndoe (Down Goes Brown, “The Best of Down Goes Brown”) joins the show. We cover the NHL playoffs, announcers in awkward places, illegal curvatures on sticks, and potential upsets. Show Notes: More info about “The Best of Down Goes…

Tagged with: Author, Books, Boston, Brad Bogner, Comedy, Gretzky, Hockey, New York, NHL, Pittsburgh, Playoffs, Podcast, Sean McIndoe, Sports, Stanley Cup, Toronto
Posted in Authors, Books, Episodes, Hockey, Interviews, Sports

Episode #92: Tanner Colby

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Bogner

Tanner Colby (“Belushi: A Biography”) joins the show. We discuss the early days of John Belushi, The Second City, Animal House, and revitalizing the blues. Show Notes: Belushi can be purchased wherever books are sold. More information on Tanner available here. Netflix…

Tagged with: Animal House, Author, Belushi, Blues Brothers, Books, Brad Bogner, Comedy, Saturday Night Live, Tanner Colby
Posted in Authors, Books, Episodes, Interviews, Movies

Episode #80: John Penny, Justin Frank

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Bogner

We cover everything related to Reacher, how to do a Daniel Day-Lewis impersonation, Armond White, and science meets magic. Among other things…

Tagged with: Books, Brad Bogner, Comedy, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jack Reacher, Lee Child, Movies, Netflix, One Shot, Podcast, Science, Star Trek
Posted in Books, Episodes, Movies, Television

Episode #77: Rory Toohey

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Bogner

We analyze our own material, basketball fans, Skyfall, The Sisters Brothers, and some personal goals for 2013. Among other things… Show Notes Rory’s Watch Now Pick: Trainspotting Brad’s Watch Now Pick: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia You can check out Legends of Springsteen for…

Tagged with: Basketball, Bond, Books, Brad Bogner, Comedy, Movies, NBA, Podcast, Skyfall, Sports
Posted in Basketball, Books, Episodes, Movies, Sports

Episode #76: Scott Raab

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Bogner

Scott Raab (Esquire, “The Whore of Akron) joins the show. We cover the book, tortured fan bases, getting made fun of by Chris Rock, and being miserable to be successful. Among other things… Show Notes: You can purchase The Whore of Akron wherever…

Tagged with: Author, Basketball, Books, Brad Bogner, Cleveland, Comedy, Esquire, LeBron James, NBA, Scott Raab, Sports, Writer
Posted in Authors, Basketball, Books, Episodes, Interviews, Sports