Best Dave Pells Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1570 - Drew Lynch 1:23:33

17m ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Drew Lynch never planned on being a comedian. But his pursuit of an acting career got derailed by a traumatic brain injury that left him with a stutter and no career prospects. Drew tells Marc the reason he decided to get on stage and put together a standup act, a decision that made him a finalist on America’s Got Talent and helped him land a recur…

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$75 OFF SALE EXTENDED THROUGH TONIGHT! - Let Me Find You Scholarships For College! 4:09

3h ago4:09

4:09

My Back to School Flash Sale is extended through midnight tonight! (Sunday, September 1, 2024) I’m giving you $75 off of my Scholarship Research services plus a free zoom call, if you book a call with me before midnight and use the promo code “BACKTOSCHOOL.” HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace Do you not know where to start with scholarships?…

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349 - $500 "Stranger Things" Fanatic Scholarship - CLICK HERE! 12:05

1h ago12:05

12:05

“If you could form a squad with any three Stranger Things characters from the show to face a new supernatural threat, who would you choose and why? Would you bank on Eleven’s psychic prowess? Or perhaps Steve’s ‘Mom’ instincts, etc.?” That’s the question you need to answer to earn this scholarship money! Don’t wait, apply today!!! Scholarship menti…

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348 - "THE OFFICE" $500 FAN SCHOLARSHIP! Are You The Show's Biggest Fan? 10:54

31m ago10:54

10:54

Michael? Dwight? Jim? Pam? The rarely-shown-but-hilarious Creed? “Which character do you resonate most with from "The Office" and why? How has the show shaped your sense of humor or perspective on workplace dynamics?” This is the question that could GET YOU MONEY FOR COLLEGE, simply by sharing your “Office” fanaticism! Apply to “The Office” Obsesse…

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Dan Bucatinsky, Fan of the Monkey 52:20

6h ago52:20

52:20

The actor/writer/producer/legend joins us at the height of the DNC to talk about the familiar sensation of hope, the first gentlemanliness of Doug Emhoff, the elusive joy of the hair flick, the various international iterations of The Traitors, the significance of Significant Others, the cast of characters on Chimp Crazy, the genius of his producing…

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347 - $75 OFF FLASH SALE! Let Me Find You Scholarships For College! 5:18

42m ago5:18

5:18

I HAVE A DEAL FOR YOU! Now through Saturday at midnight, August 31st, is my back to school flash sale! I’ve never done this before, but I’m giving you $75 off of my Scholarship Research services plus a free zoom call, if you book a call with me before Saturday midnight and use the promo code “BACKTOSCHOOL.” What is this even for you may ask? First,…

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Episode 1569 - Brendon Walsh 1:26:22

19m ago1:26:22

1:26:22

When the topic of past guests comes up, Marc often mentions Brendon Walsh, a comedian who was on several early WTF episodes as well as Marc’s IFC sitcom. Diving into a full conversation more than a decade since he was last in the garage, Brendon tells Marc about the changes in his life since then, including the break he took from comedy, the tragic…

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Episode 1568 - Greg Fitzsimmons 1:22:36

15m ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Greg Fitzsimmons returns to WTF after a 13 year absence, but his dynamic with Marc remains the same as it was when they were comics starting out in Boston almost four decades ago. With a new comedy special out, Greg talks with Marc about his unhealthy relationship with worry, how he broke the self-destructive cycles of his family, and how his relat…

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346 - $1000 Book-to-Movie Adaptation Scholarship - Which is Your Favorite Book Based Movie?! 10:09

32m ago10:09

10:09

Twilight? Hunger Games? The Lord of the RIngs? Narnia? What’s your favorite book-to-movie adaptation? Did you know you could win a scholarship just by sharing your thoughts on this all important matter!? Don’t wait! Apply for the Bookshelf to Big Screen Scholarship TODAY! Scholarship mentioned in this episode: https://bold.org/scholarships/bookshel…

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Navigating Microaggressions with Billie Lee 41:29

5d ago41:29

41:29

Vanderpump Rules alum Billie Lee pulls over in her Tesla to discuss her post-Scandoval relationships and the slings and arrows of reality TV fame. Billie opens up about launching her standup career, dating her high school crush, and writing her new book, Why Are You So Sensitive: Navigating Everyday, Unintended Microaggressions.…

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Episode 1567 - Paul W. Downs 1:32:01

39m ago1:32:01

1:32:01

Over the past four years, Paul W. Downs has been one of the people responsible for constructing the ongoing story of a lifer standup comic on the show Hacks. Paul talks with Marc about how his comedy background is very different from the fictional Deborah Vance, with his training at the UCB Theater, his days at the vanguard of internet video comedy…

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345 - Tried Getting Off my Antidepressant and Failed - College Depression and Anxiety Conversation Replay 35:05

4h ago35:05

35:05

Depression and anxiety in college is rampant, and antidepressants and therapy might be a great tool in your toolkit for dealing with mental health! So, you're not alone. We're here to tell stories, make you laugh, bring some advice, and pray together. I love you! Ready? LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! P.S. Join me on... Facebook --> Christian College Girl…

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Episode 1566 - Michael Rooker 1:26:32

19m ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Michael Rooker is known for playing a variety of menacing and intense characters. But menace was something he was always good at, as the protective older brother of six sisters. And intensity is often something people misread because he’s hard of hearing. Michael talks with Marc about growing up in Alabama with no electricity or running water, his …

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Release and Destroy with Jack Plotnick 53:28

17d ago53:28

53:28

The hilarious actor/writer/lighthouse unto the world Jack Plotnick stops by in an immediate-post-Olympic-pole-vault moment to talk morning self-care, Free To Be You and Me, The Empire Strikes Back, The Greatest Night In Pop, Trap, the problematic nature of Marianne Williamson, and the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Change your life with Jack’s free e…

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344 - Don't Want Your Kids to Have $30,000 in Student Loans Like You? 2 Steps to Help Them Avoid Your Fate! - Replay Best-Of Episode 16:43

18d ago16:43

16:43

You did what you thought was best at the time (or were told there was no other way), but now you see the BURDEN that student loans have created, like a dark cloud hanging over your life! What if I told you it could be different for your kids? Hey, I’m Kara, and I graduated from college debt-free without much financial assistance from my parents. I …

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Episode 1565 - Blair Socci 1:33:35

4m ago1:33:35

1:33:35

Blair Socci comes from an athletic family with a hardened ancestral backstory involving throat slashing and exile. But despite her exterior toughness, Blair spent her youth enjoying poetry, journaling and creative writing. If she hadn't caught the comedy bug, she intended to become a novelist. Blair and Marc talk about her volleyball prowess, how a…

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Episode 1564 - Moon Zappa 1:34:44

1d ago1:34:44

1:34:44

When Moon Zappa was on the show back in 2013, she and Marc started dating shortly thereafter. Now that Moon has just written her memoir, Earth to Moon, she and Marc sit down for their first real conversation since their abrupt breakup. Moon talks about the forensic investigation she did of her life, the emotional damage she took from her mother, th…

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343 - Feel Like Your Parents Are Trying to Control You in College? Have a Better Relationship With Your Mom Through Boundaries and Communication - Replay Best-Of Episode 38:31

1d ago38:31

38:31

Are you trying to gain independence, but feel like your mom or parents are treating you like a child, or just don’t understand you? Maybe you want to have a friendship with them but it feels like your mom is just momming you all the time. You’d like them to JUST LISTEN and not always tell you what do you, BUT also give wise advice when you need it …

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No Gifts Please with Tim Gunn 44:28

23d ago44:28

44:28

The legendary fashion academic, author, and TV superstar Tim Gunn joins us ON HIS BIRTHDAY EXCUSE ME to talk about The Wizard of Oz, Schitt’s Creek as antidepressant, sticking with Only Murders in the Building, Jack Whitehall, family beach vacations with a conservative dad and an Angela Davis mom, truth-telling, clothes-pitching, the joy of vintage…

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342 - Can I Get College Funds Besides Scholarships? Yes! He Graduated Debt-Free With No Scholarships & Minimal Parental Help --- Best-Of Episode 35:12

18d ago35:12

35:12

Hey fam! As a Christian, you’d like to learn at a godly institution, but sometimes they are just so expensive! Today I have details about how my friend Daniel (from Anchor Bible College, a new school with extremely low-priced tuition), graduated from college with no loans and paid for it without scholarships! Of course, it’s important to make sure …

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Episode 1563 - Beth Stelling 1:30:39

7d ago1:30:39

1:30:39

When Marc saw Beth Stelling’s Netflix special, he knew there was something he found familiar. It turns out they both have a similar process of making comedy out of trauma. Beth talks with Marc about the childhood event that informed most of the way she addresses difficult subjects in her act and how speaking up about an abusive relationship led to …

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341 - Can I Afford A Private Christian College Yes!! Try Anchor Bible College’s Low-Cost Tuition! --- Best-Of Episode 34:38

7d ago34:38

34:38

Hey fam! As a Christian, I know you’d like to learn at a godly institution, but sometimes they are just so expensive! Today I have details about Anchor Bible College, a new school with extremely low-priced classes that include ongoing discipleship on top of top-notch Biblical training. Of course, it’s important to make sure they have the programs y…

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Episode 1562 - Jimmie Dale Gilmore 1:27:09

8d ago1:27:09

1:27:09

One of the reasons singer-songwriter Jimmie Dale Gilmore didn’t get a solo record deal until he was in his 40s is because he took an extended time away from music to live in a spiritual community. Jimmie and Marc talk about the search for enlightenment in the midst of being a trendsetter for Americana music. They also talk about Jimmie’s band The F…

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340 - Think You Need Student Loans to Go to College? Think Again! She Finished Debt-Free and Had NO ONE to Pay Back After Graduation - REPLAY BEST-OF EPISODE 27:51

1M ago27:51

27:51

Do you think it's impossible to FULLY pay for school? You've probably heard that it's just easier with loans. But then you hear horror stories of people trying to pay back loans and it taking 30+ years! I want you to be able to KNOW it's possible to graduate from college debt-free! Librarian Marsha, my guest today, did so WITHOUT ANY student loans …

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The Air Up There with Justin Martindale 46:32

1M ago46:32

46:32

Comedian, host of Just Sayin’, and excuse us HOMECOMING KING Justin Martindale joins us on the official first day of Kamala Is Brat Summer to talk about The Boys, Hollywood Squares, the ‘90s magic of A&F, EW, and TGIF, life as a high school social floater, being the last person picked to be a paid regular at the Comedy Store by Mitzi Shore herself,…

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Episode 1561 - Anna Akana 1:23:33

27d ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Moving from place to place throughout her childhood was difficult on Anna Akana, but it was growing up alongside the internet that really changed her life. Anna tells Marc how her career as a comedian and actor got going when she turned to YouTube after dealing with the lack of Asian representation in traditional media. Anna also explains how she b…

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339 - I Found $18,000 in Scholarships For This Mom Going Back To College! - Replay Best-Of Episode 32:02

13d ago32:02

32:02

Enjoy this conversation with a minority, first-generation college student, who is also a mom returning to college! I found her 8 scholarships worth potentially $18,000 for college (if she applies for and receives them)! Do you wanna work with me, too? HEAD TO… calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session! Enter code…

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Episode 1560 - Wolfgang Van Halen 1:24:47

1M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

For Wolfgang Van Halen, learning the drums, guitar and bass came easier than learning to deal with the trolling and resentment he faced for being the son of Eddie Van Halen. Wolfgang tells Marc how touring as part of Van Halen taught him what to avoid in his career and helped him gain perspective on the type of music he wanted to make on his own. T…

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338 - Part 2 - College Disability Accommodations 101: How To Get The Help You Need! 10:24

22d ago10:24

10:24

Cue part 2! - Got test anxiety? Need extra tutoring or resources? Want extended time, or alternative adaptive technology? Getting extra accommodations in school is possible, and you don’t have to have a visual or obvious disability to get help. My guest Dan Jordan discusses the when, why, and how of getting additional assistance to make college a l…

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"House on Fire" with Exotic Mugler & Chanel Miyake-Mugler 36:53

1M ago36:53

36:53

Exotic and Chanel, ballroom legends from the Iconic House of Miyake Mugler, join Matt to chat about the hierarchy of the house, their ballroom origin stories, on what they've learned from living their lives on camera on "House on Fire," now streaming on WOW Presents Plus.

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337 - College Disability Accommodations 101: How To Get The Help You Need! - Part 1 26:56

19d ago26:56

26:56

Got test anxiety? Want extended time? Need extra tutoring or resources, or alternative adaptive technology? Getting extra accommodations in school is possible, and you don’t have to have a visual or obvious disability to get help. My guest Dan Jordan discusses the when, why, and how of getting additional assistance to make college a level playing f…

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Episode 1559 - Clare O'Kane 1:28:17

1M ago1:28:17

1:28:17

When two comics are on tour together, one of the best places to get to know each other is in a car while driving between gigs. Clare O’Kane and Marc didn’t have much history together before Clare started opening for Marc, so they recorded their drive from Cleveland to Detroit and talked about their shared experiences with depression, shaving their …

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