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He's eating it! She's dying! He's BOMBING! For a stand-up comic there's no pain quite like a joke that bombs. Every comic bombs and in Bombing with Mike Dorval we seek to find out WHY! Every week a new comedian joins Mike to dive into the nitty gritty of joke writing. They'll explore the mechanics of crafting of great joke and the agony of a watching a joke they loved, nurtured, and thought would soar come crashing to Earth. It's a deep dive into the agony and ecstasy of writing jokes.
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THE EPILOGUE episode! Mike, Melanie, and Callyn get together for one last Lil' Snack before we go to the Big Breakfast Joint in the Sky. We answer some emails and reflect on the fun times had by all! THANK YOU to everyone who helped support this little project of ours! Hosted by Mike Dorval and Melanie Germain. Editing by Callyn Dorval. Music by th…
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We have reached the end! The epic conclusion! The grand finale of Dessert Before Breakfast! Resident artist, animator, and local legend Denis Moric joins us one last time to walk us through the dark and gritty world of Breaking Bad! You asked for it, so here it is! (no really, we could fill an FAQ with just "Have you done Breaking Bad yet??) So sit…
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Oh hi there! Just when ya thought this here little podcast couldn't get any more excitin' we go right on ahead and bring back our good friend Jeff Porter, don'tcha know! He's comin' on ta talk to ya all about a show called Fargo! (season three anyway!) ANYHOO, we hope ya enjoy a wide variety of Minnesotan accent attempts, and heated discussion abou…
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Have you ever wanted to be an.... international.... SUPERSPY??? Well, as our good friend and recurring special guest star Danielle Lee points out, it's not all as glamorous as it's made out to be! In fact, Melanie herself uses the word HEARTBREAKING many times! What tear-jerking moments does the finale of The Americans have in store?? Join us and f…
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THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND. And thank you for listening to our podcast! Mike and Melanie go back to their roots with no special guest star in this episode as Melanie catches Mike up on one of her favorite comfort shows since she was a kid. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, maybe a dessert, and get cozy! Cause your heart is true, you're a pal and a …
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Ahhhh Mob Psycho. The touching tale of a young man in his journey to become less mediocre. That's something we all can relate to right?? (Ok just me then). Thankfully Emily Neumann is here to flex her organizational stage management skills to succinctly take us through this wild ride of an anime! I remember high school being tough, but there weren'…
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Stop me if you've heard this one: what do a drill and a giant universe-eating mech have in common? WE DON'T KNOW. The most hilariously heartwarming part of that punchline is expert and newb alike will be joined in confusion over the show that is Gurren Lagann. Join local superstar Madeleine Suddaby as she attempts to fill us in on this wild world!!…
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Giri. Haji. Duty. Shame. Family. Honor. Adorable Babies. Dance Fighting. Wait, where are we?? We've got one foot in London and the other in Tokyo with BBC's Giri/Haji! But fear not, our DUTIFUL tour guide Nic Germain will SHAMELESSLY guide us through these dangerous streets of crime, drama, and tragedy. Send us a voice message or send us an email a…
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ZOMBIES. You know 'em, you love 'em! Limbs dangling, moaning, shamblin- what's that? ohhh they're CW zombies. Scratch all that then. They're just regular good looking humans with white hair, GOT IT. Please welcome our resident expert Michelle Simard as she shambles- er WALKS us through the finale of iZombie, be careful not to get dizzy with all the…
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SPOOKY GHOSTS. CREEPY CHILDREN. THIRSTY NANNIES. Everything you could ever want in a haunted halloween hor-ror! Scream with our special guest Michelle del Mundo as she helps shed some light on the shadowy past of Bly Manor, and scream even louder at the CUTEST PROPOSAL EVER??? Listen to Michelle's podcast School of Love! And see some of her sound d…
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Juuust when you think the finale of Psych is coming to an end... PSYCH! It's not over. Okay now it MUST be over! PSYCH AGAIN! It's the episode that never seems to end! We are joined by Jenney Lin to give us the juicy deets on how Shawn Spencer wound up in this position! You can watch the Storyhive project that Jenney worked on here! Send us a voice…
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JEN NEWMAN IS BACK AND BATTLE READY to fill us in on the DRAMA of Battlestar Galactica! Find out Jen's OTP, the divine origins of "All Along the Watchtower", and what the heck is up with all these frackin' toasters! What is your favorite invented sci-fi curse word? Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com! Hos…
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Melanie's very own cousin Danielle Gannon takes us along for the wild ride that is Alias - the heartfelt family drama disguised as a super spy thriller, all wrapped up in one of JJ Abrams' famous mystery boxes! Will we ever find out what's inside the box?? WHO KNOWS. Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com! H…
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Wait, what even IS short Poppies?? Well, its Kiwi slang for- oh you mean the SHOW? Well, never fear, because stand up comic Krystyna Kozlowski is here to introduce you to the hilarious, beautiful world of "The Bay" where this mockumentary series is sure to tickle your love for Rhys Darby. (cause who DOESN'T love Rhys Darby??) Be sure to follow Krys…
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Ahhhh Boy Meets World. Chances are your first on screen crush was Topanga (unless you're Melanie - who was her first crush?? Listen and find out!) We are joined by Boy Meets World expert Denis Moric to shed some light on the reasons behind interesting character choices, the wholesome content of the family unit, and whether it's okay for a ghost to …
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If you thought Neon Genesis was wild, strap in for another BAFFLING anime finale! Casey Por (actor, podcaster, director, producer, and swordfighter extraordinaire) walks us through FLCL! Say, what the heck does Fooly-Cooly even mean anyway?? Don't worry, Casey will explain everything! Keep an eye out for Casey's upcoming podcast, Tales From The Los…
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We look back on 20 years ago... and 20 years from 20 years ago - As we dive into The Wonder Years! Sam Shin joins us as we discuss irresponsible parents, people who desperately need therapy, and a surprise horse or two. How well would you say The Wonder Years has aged? Send us a voice message or send us an email at dessertbeforebreakfast@gmail.com!…
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Are you ready for your favorite TV show that you just haven't seen yet?! Join us in welcoming Jeremy Obach, podcaster extraordinare and our very own Melanie Germain's cousin as he breaks down Lodge 49's secrets, reminisces about his favorite moments, and speculates on what the show could have been, had it continued. Have you seen Lodge 49? Do you h…
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WELCOME BACK to our special guest Danielle Lee, who by some miracle managed to avoid watching any Game of Thrones at all! So she knows just about as much as Jon Snow does. In this twist of an episode, we put Danielle in the newbie seat, while Mike and Melanie attempt to fill her in on all the drama, treachery, and steamy Pedro Pascal moments. Who d…
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When a TV show runs as long as Supernatural (FIFTEEN YEARS!!) there's always mixed feelings when it finally comes to an end. Ty Dempsey, drummer of local rock n roll legends Indications walks us through the wild storylines and at times nonsensical decisions of Sam and Dean over the years, AND Ty reveals which of the Winchester brothers he thinks is…
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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! Crack open some blue milk and join us in this bantha-sized special! Michael Cohen shows us the way as we geek out and discuss how the Star Wars Rebels finale connects to the sprawling Star Wars timeline. We also ask the classic question: are the animated Star Wars shows required viewing for Mandalorian fans? Hear more of…
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