The Dork Forest is a show where I, Jackie Kashian, interview everyone and anyone about what they really really like. ie thier dorkdom. Started in 2006, the youtube page has clips and full episodes. www.jackiekashian.com and www.dorkforest.com will lead you to all the information you may ever need re this show and Jackie's standup. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Thanks for enjoying the show.
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Two women in comedy, Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin, talking about women and comedy. No guests, just two headliners who started in the 80s and never stopped.
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Join host John Moe (The Hilarious World of Depression) for honest, relatable, and, yes, sometimes funny conversations about mental health. Hear from comedians, musicians, authors, actors, and other top names in entertainment and the arts about living with depression, anxiety, and many other common disorders. Find out what they’ve done to address it, what worked, and what didn’t. Depresh Mode also features useful insights on mental health issues with experts in the field. It’s honest talk fro ...
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The Flop House is a comedy podcast devoted to the worst in recent film. Your hosts (Elliott Kalan, Dan McCoy, and Stuart Wellington) watch a questionable film, then engage in an unscripted discussion about the movie's shortcomings and occasional delights, while never being afraid of a pointless, silly digression or two hundred.
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What has more pomp, spectacle, and sequins than the Olympics, Wrestlemania, and RuPaul's Drag Race combined? The Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s yearly competition to determine which country has the best original song. It's an extraordinary live musical showdown in which Europe’s most dynamic singers put it all on the line in the name of national pride. And Eurovangelists, a hilarious podcast about all things Eurovision, is here to help you get in on the fun! Each week, we’ll guide you thr ...
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A six-episode scripted comedy series about a young lab assistant who accidentally invents a permanent cure for hair loss and changes the world. The series was written and produced by Tyler Eaton and the first two episodes come out Monday, January 11th with new episodes every Monday through February 8th. It stars Rebecca Usoro, Connor Cacciottolo, Jackie Kashian, Eddie Pepitone, Kyle Kinane, Olivia Hill, Shannon Dee and more. Find out more on TylerEaton.net or on Instagram @battleofthebald.
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Comedians Jake Johannsen and Jeff Cesario try to solve stupid, small problems with the help of their weekly guest.
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On Feeling Seen, writer and general enthusiast Jordan Crucchiola invites filmmakers, writers, comedians, and artists to discuss the movie characters that made them "feel seen." It's about that instant when a person connects to a piece of art so deeply that they see themselves reflected in it. Every week Jordan gabs it up with a guest about those magical moments when they were watching a film and realized, "That's me!" It's an informative, funny, and comforting show about our intimate relatio ...
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Comedic conversations one pint at a time.
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Welcome to our standup listening party! Every week, we will be featuring and discussing some of the greatest stand-up of all time, from classic bits out of Comedy Central’s library to jokes that were written the same week you hear them, hosted by Comedy Central's Tom Thakkar.
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A weekly podcast from Chris Mancini (formerly of Comedy Film Nerds) where he interviews comedians, entertainment pros and other special guests and discusses what they are watching. Movies, TV Series both new and old. Mainstream and hidden gems. Good and... not so good. If it's on a screen, someone's watching it.
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Join Host Ngaio Bealum (Comedian, writer, activist, Bon Vivant, Raconteur, cannabis enthusiast, and friend to small animals) as he has interesting, rambling, and fun conversations with his friends (and a few random strangers every once in a while). " We talk about everything from Heist movies to Heisenberg's Principles" says Mr. Bealum, "Most of my friends are pretty smart, and the ones that aren't are still entertaining. If you like to talk about everything and nothing all at the same time, ...
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Jackie Kashian’s cucumber problem is quickly solved but serves as a bridge that somehow takes us to her shirtless on a hot summer night in Wisconsin Dells. I’m not even sure how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Starburns Audio LLC
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It's the final week of #MaxFunDrive! Thanks to everyone who has joined or upgraded so far; if you've been putting it off, now's thie time! maximumfun.org/join It's been a long time since comedian Jackie Kashian (co-host of MaxFun's own Jackie and Laurie Show) has been a industry newb like Benji (Mark Linn Baker) in 1982's MY FAVORITE YEAR. But she …
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This week on Jackie (@jackiekashian) and Laurie (@anylaurie16) we keep it simple. Flat earth. Dull blades. Shoot Fascists. Comic of the Week: Ai Yoshihara @ai_comedian Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Woke, Grief, Slut https://bit.ly/4bOVFsv Places to get Jackie's album “Stay ”Kashian https://800pgr.lnk.to/StayKashianTW Places to get Laurie's album “”…
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Rob Haze and the love of Ralph Lauren via The Decepticons – EP 770
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Rob Haze (@robhaze) is a great comic and loves him some Ralph Lauren. He has a new comedy album and special called “Frontin” – get in on that. This is SO GOOD. Enjoy. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiek…
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Advice on Mental Health in the Workplace with Megan Delp
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The hierarchies, politics, and constant stress of the average job situation can be a lot to manage for anyone. If you add a mental health issue to contend with on top of all that, it can get downright fraught. Megan Delp is a therapist and the Director of Workplace Mental Health for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She’s here to fiel…
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FH Mini 101 - The Razzies Are Always Wrong
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In honor of Elliott's long-lost blog critiquing the Oscars, and in honor of the Criterion Channel's recent "Razzie" collection, and in dishonor of the Razzies themselves, Dan guides the intrepid flop team through past winners of America's foremost bad movie awards, and why they're always wrong wrong wrong. We partnered with StagePilot to film our S…
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We bring a true Eurovision expert, Tobias Larsson, on the show to tell us all about the swinging teen queen of 60s Eurovision, France Gall, and all the cinematic events of her life in the contest and beyond. Jeremy's making connections across time and space, Oscar's worried about the basement dads, Dimitry's a fan of a late period tribute by France…
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Larry Fessenden is almost a kind of mythic figure in the world of indie filmmaking. He's a filmmaker behind dozens of his own independently produced projects, an actor, an editor, and a producer who's helped give directors from Ti West to Kelly Reichart their start. His new film is BLACKOUT, which focuses on a different kind of mythic figure: the w…
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Rampant Unwelcome Speculation (#433)
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This week on Jackie (@jackiekashian) and Laurie (@anylaurie16), the feeling that you showed him. Plus, having numb lips and bathing in red light therapy. Comic of the Week: Arielle Isaac Norman @ellendegenderless Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Woke, Grief, Slut https://bit.ly/4bOVFsv Places to get Jackie's album “Stay ”Kashian https://800pgr.lnk.to/…
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Anna Valenzuela loves Community College– EP 769
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Anna Valenzuela (@AnnaVisFunny) is a comic that will TAKE A CLASS… In person, on line. She also has her first comedy album coming out in June, called “Murder Puss” … wait for it. This is a deep dive into what you can do to stop the voices and meet some retirees. Do IT! Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@ja…
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Lindy West on Dealing with Online Jerks and Navigating Depression and ADHD
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Lindy West is many things: an author of best-selling books like Shrill, a comedian, a podcast host, and a former opinion columnist for The New York Times and The Guardian. She’s also an easy target for trolls online because she does have strong opinions, because she shares parts of her own personal story in her work, and because she - and this is a…
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FINALLY after suffering through all of those bad movies, we get a treat! Patrick Swayze's Ro... what? What's that we're hearing? It's the remake? Goddamn it. Well maybe Road House 2024 will have some charms of its own. I guess y'all will need to listen to find out. We partnered with StagePilot and their talented crew to film our SPEED 2 live show a…
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Avril Speaks, independent filmmaker and co-host of the film advice podcast DISTRIBUTION ADVOCATES PRESENTS tells us why J from AWKWARD BLACK GIRL was such a revelation -- even more so than when the successful web series morphed into INSECURE, and J became Issa. Plus, she shares her affinity with Summer, a teen girl coming of age as her mother conve…
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Episode 14: How To Throw The Perfect Eurovision Party
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Our most received question is finally answered with this episode-long response, featuring not only the party-throwing wisdom of the Eurovangelists, but also the UK party expertise of Lindsey Kelk from MaxFun's Tights and Fights! Jeremy's putting together international charcuterie, Dimitry advocates for one slightly larger prize, Oscar's searching f…
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This week on the show, Laurie (@anylaurie16) has a dirty soul, she and Jackie (@jackiekashian) discuss how people become monsters. Plus, comedy appears to be permanently popular. Comic of the Week: kelly mcinerney @kellymcinerney Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Woke, Grief, Slut https://bit.ly/4bOVFsv Places to get Jackie's album “Stay ”Kashian https…
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Carl Gabrielson knows POKEMON – EP 768
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Carl Gabrielson is a multifaceted dork and we dork out about POKEMON… THIS TIME. You will love. @EDH_PHD on iG. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES.…
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Todd Glass on Controlling One’s Environment
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Todd Glass has been in the comedy game for a long time, dating back to the eighties, so he’s had time to figure out how he wants his life and his work to go. Todd makes sure the right music is playing in the club as people come in, sees to it that no TVs are on in the bar, and generally tries to make his world tidy. Does this make him obsessive? Co…
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Elliott takes a look back at 100 Flop House minis, and that is absolutely the only thing that happens, and no special guest arrives with any particular fixation on sandworm-related science fiction. We partnered with StagePilot and their talented crew to film our SPEED 2 live show as a streaming event! The debut is Saturday, April 27th at 7PM ET, an…
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Episode 13: The Seven Songs of Sweden
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Sweden is hosting this year's contest in Malmö, but it's not the first time: each of the their seven previous winners get a moment on this week's episode. Jeremy relives the magic of the early 90s, Oscar casts a spell using martial arts, and Dimitry demands respect for Charlotte. All seven songs in chronological order: https://www.youtube.com/watch…
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THE SAVAGES (directed by Tamara Jenkins, who also directed SLUMS OF BEVERLY HILLS, and starrring Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman) is an often poignant comedy about adult siblings trying to get care for their elderly father, who suffers from dementia. That might not be the most expected pick from a director whose new horror film, IMMACULATE,…
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This week on Jackie and Laurie, we explore the anchient pockets of rage inside Jackie's mind (@jackiekashian). Laurie (@anylaurie16) has refused to be ashamed. Plus, we should be working Ohio... Comic of the Week: Ayanna Dookie @adookie Watch Laurie Kilmartin – Cis, Woke, Grief, Slut https://bit.ly/4bOVFsv Places to get Jackie's album “Stay ”Kashia…
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Mat Alano Martin talks about Fallout – EP 767
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Mat Alano Martin (@matalanomartin) is a great comic and he loves the game series Fallout!! This is great. Enjoy. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like the show. The paypal is my email jackie@jackiekashian.com and venmo is jackiekashian. Links to everything is at www.dorkforest.com or www.jackiekashian.com THERE IS NEW MERCH: BEES TSHIRT and BEANIES…
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Leah Rudick: Stand Up Comedian, TikTok Superstar, Anxiety Haver
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Leah Rudick is playing to sold out theaters on her comedy tours and stars in her own special, Spiraling, on Amazon Prime, thanks in large part to her massive following on TikTok and other social media platforms. So does that success help her lifelong struggle with anxiety? Well, kind of, yeah! It feels good. But achievement isn’t a cure for anxiety…
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Ep. #421 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2, with Jamelle Bouie
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Yet again, we steal a few hours Jamelle could be using to write something smart for The New York Times, to discuss his REAL passion: movies about hedgehogs. Yes, Sonic 2 was a big hit with mixed reviews, but how good is it really? The answer may not surprise you! Also, this is our final episode in MaxFun drive 2024 - if you were intending to join, …
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BONUS CONTENT PREVIEW: The Tables Have Turned and YOU Are the Interviewer
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In this special edition of Depresh Mode, host John Moe gets up and moves to the other chair, becoming the ones answering the questions for once. He's joined by actual listeners who volunteered as guest hosts in a probing and thoughtful conversation. John has been hosting mental health podcasts for many years, has written a book (The Hilarious World…
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Now that all the entries are out for Eurovision 2024, including the last three internal selections, we compare our personal Top Ten lists and debate who's likely to make the Grand Final and who's going home early. Jeremy still doesn't know anything about these drugs, Oscar just won't behave, and Dimitry's so bored with it all. Ladaniva's "Jako," th…
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This week on the Jackie and Laurie Show, Laurie recounts the day The Bean was closed. We currently have a little money but we need a lotta money. Plus, I could be watching Craig Robinson right now... Comic of the Week: Roisin Conaty @roisinconaty1 Got to www.Maximumfun.org/join to become a member and support The Jackie and Laurie Show or if you're …
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Kristin Lytie SPOILER EP about OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH – EP 766
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Kristin Lytie has a new album coming out (Disassociation Vacation – stay tuned @kristinlytie on IG). Oh… we go thru the 17 episodes of this tv show – episode by episode. It took a sec for me to realize she loves it TOO MUCH. Minute 20 I get spicy. Then we get into the details. History is being awakened. Enjoy. Donate to The Dork Forest if you like …
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