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Midwest AF

Liz Woods / Jen Liss

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We're Liz & Jen, two Kansas gals navigating the Pacific Northwest with our midwestern (and sometimes, not-so-midwestern) sensibilities. We're here to tell you our Midwest AF perspectives and observations about all the fun and oddities that come our way. Join this podcast for quirky conversations and observational comedy about the weird things happening in and around our current home in Portland, Oregon.
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Spec Script is a podcast where a funny person writes an episode of a tv show that they have never seen. We take their script and do a table read featuring artists from Portland, OR and beyond.
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What are you favorite Midwestern holiday traditions? And what holiday traditions are specifically Midwestern? In this festive episode of Midwest AF, hosts Liz and Jen take you on a nostalgic sleigh ride through the holiday traditions of the heartland. Okay, that's a little overdramatic. Mostly, we talk about food. But we do share out favorite Midwe…
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Do you nod and smile when you pass someone on the street? Are you offended if they don't smile back? Do you stop to let someone through when you can sense them walking up behind you, or do you keep hogging the sidewalk? How about telling everyone you come across about the new item you just purchased at a THRILLING, discounted price? And what about …
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The latest event Liz found on a billboard is something we definitely wouldn't have found in our Midwest neighborhoods: The Horrors of Capitalism Drag Show. Listen in to hear details about this wild and educational night put on by the Democratic Socialists of America, and how Jen somehow did not realize this was a political-leaning event until she a…
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Liz is at it again, but this time – on shrooms. Hear as she tells the story of her wild mushroom adventure, and how her alter ego "Party Liz" showed up to a pretty mild afternoon and took her experience to a whole new level. Did she make it home by the time she'd promised her wife, or did Party Liz get in the way of her motherly duties? Will she ev…
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Bodies, rats, drag queens, naked people, and Romy & Michelle: this two-wheeled adventure has it all. In this episode, Liz and Jen recount two bicycling events they attended in Portland this summer, and all of the unique experiences they had – including a few brushes with death. These particular adventures (and misadventures) offered many views our …
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In this episode, Liz and Jen offer their Midwestern perspectives on their Portlandian summertime happenings, which were far different than anything they experienced in Kansas. Listen in as Liz recaps how she expertly executed her plan to have a “Hot Portland Summer” before her son was born in July, and how Jen sometimes came along for the ride. Fro…
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Hold onto your broomsticks and prepare for an enchanting story like no other! Join Liz and Jen as they recount their intriguing evening venturing into the mystical world of witch culture. What will the two witness through their curious Midwestern eyes? Listen to the episode to meet the intriguing cast of characters, including a real-life warlock, a…
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Liz went to a sex club. That's probably all we need to say about this episode. But also - do sex clubs exist in the Midwest? They probably do, but we certainly never heard about them. It always seemed to us like the kind of thing that only happens in New York City and Amsterdam. Yet, in this episode, Liz finds herself recounting that one time she w…
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Standup comedy is difficult enough — imagine delivering it with hallucinogens in your system. In this episode, Liz and Jen discuss one of their most Portlandian experiences yet: the time they went to see comedians attempt to deliver their regular comedic sets after taking magic mushrooms. Jen found this event in the way most amazing things are foun…
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In their first episode, Liz and Jen share a little bit about who they are and why they created this podcast. Then, they recount a very unique experience they had at a Portland steakhouse staple, called Acropolis Steakhouse. Acropolis is a very unique establishment in that is was ranked as one of the best places to take your Valentine's date for a s…
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Welcome to Midwest AF! We’re two gals living in Portland, Oregon, who are navigating the Pacific Northwest with our Midwestern (and sometimes, not-so-Midwestern) sensibilities. We're Liz and Jen, and we both grew up in the same city, went to the same Catholic school, and were roomies in college. After college, Jen married her high school boyfriend …
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For the 55th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of PARTY OF FIVE written by NATASHA MUSE, someone who has never seen the show! This episode was recored at the wonderful event of SF SKETCHFEST in Chris's hometown of San Francisco.Starring:OLDER SISTER - JoAnn SchinderleYOUNGER SISTER - Dalia MalekOLDER BROTHER - Pallavi GunalanYOUNGER BROTHER…
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For the 54th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER written by HEIDI HUNTER someone who has never seen the show.CASTBUFFY - Heidi Hunter MRS. RIMSKY - Caitlin NolanWILLOW - Kara MorehartNEW MOM - Ash JoynerSPIKE - Jeremiah CoughlanANGEL - Chris KhatamiDUMB NERD - Alexandra JadeMOM - Andy IwancioSECRET - Jamie CarboneN…
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For the 53rd episode of Spec Script we read an episode of THE NEWSROOM written by SHANE HOSEA someone who has never seen the show.CASTWILL - Heidi Hunter McKENZIE - Deira BowieDON - Jamie CarboneMAGGIE - Emma JonasLEONA - Emilie LandmannNEAL - Lydia ManningREESE - Lydia ManningSLOAN - Jaren GeorgeJIM - Alexandra JadeCHARLIE - Chris KhatamiIRANIAN A…
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For the 52nd episode of Spec Script we read an episode of THE MANDALORIAN written by ANNE ZANDER someone who has never seen the show. This is our 3rd anniversary show, so it is jam packed with love and fun! Enjoy it and thank you for 3 amazing years! Here’s to many more!CASTChristian LipskiDr. Jessica Hebert Hollyanna Smith McCollomSean NeliganDan …
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For the 51st episode of Spec Script we read an episode of THUNDERCATS written by CHASE BROCKETT, someone who has never seen the show! This episode is part 3 of a 3 part super Spec Script recorded at Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival 2019.Starring:LIONO - Anne ZanderCHEETARAH - Sophya VidalMUMMY - Geoff ParksSNARF - Ron LynchBRENDAN FRASER - All Coleman…
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For the 50th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of PINKY AND THE BRAIN written by HAYLEY BEACON, someone who has never seen the show! This episode is part 2 of a 3 part super Spec Script recorded at Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival 2019.Starring:PINKY - Jake SilbermanBRAIN - Ron LynchJIM - Sarah RanneyMICHAEL'S EMPLOYEE - Jason AndersonMARY - D…
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For the 49th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of CARE BEARS written by Dahlia Delu Belle, someone who has never seen the show! This episode is part 1 of a 3 part super Spec Script recorded at Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival 2019.Starring:DAY DREAM - Janae BurrisFUNSHINE - Mitch MitchellFRIEND - Heidi BranderTENDER HEART - Dominic Angel GRUMP…
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For the 44th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of TRUE BLOOD written by BABS GRAY(Lady to Lady, Britney's Gram), someone who has never seen the show!Starring:SOOKIE STACKHOUSE - Kris ReneVAMPIRE BILL - Carolyn MainMYSTERIOUS LADY - Kendra Jean BrandALEXANDER - Riley McCarthyCOP - Brittain JacksonYOUNG WAITER - Liz PovolnyJOE MANGANIELLO - Z…
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For the 43rd episode of Spec Script we read an episode of EMPIRE written by KRISTAL ADAMS, someone who has never seen the show! This episode was recored at the wonderful event of BIG PINE COMEDY FESTIVAL in Flagstaff, Arizona.Starring:COOKIE - Janae BurrisHUSTLE & FLOW GUY - Richard Douglas JonesRAP SON - Matt WhiteMANAGER SON - Kristal AdamsPA - M…
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For the 42nd episode of Spec Script we read an episode of DOCTOR WHO written by CORINA LUCAS, someone who has never seen the show! This episode was recored at the wonderful event of Rose City Comic Con in Portland. This was our second time performing at RCCC and it the best experience ever! This was our largest crowd to date and we will be thankful…
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For the 41st episode of Spec Script we read an episode of HOUSE OF CARDS written by RILEY MCCARTHY, someone who has never seen the show!Starring:FRANK UNDERWOOD - Kat BuckleyCLAIRE UNDERWOOD - Tiffany YamauchiCARRIE UNDERWOOD - Sara JonesREMY DANTON - Lee CoxKATHERINE DURANT - Tiffany McGuireEDWARD MEACHUM - Riley McCarthy SETH GRAYSON - Alexandra …
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For the 40th episode of Spec Script we read a script of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG written by ANICA CIHLA & CHRIS KHATAMI, two people who have never seen the cartoon. This episode was recored at the wonderful event of PAX West in Seattle, and dang do we want to go back! The crowd was so fun and this cast was fanCASTic! CASTSONIC T HEDGEHOG - Left at London…
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For the 39th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of TRANSPARENT written by LEXI HAACK, someone who has never seen the show. This special episode was recorded at the Blue Moon Tavern in Seattle, WA as the first of our official Seattle franchise!Starring:Corina LucasMax DelsohnD Martin AustinVee ChattieNARRATOR - Chris KhatamiWritten by Lexi Ha…
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For the 38th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of NEW GIRL written by BRITTANY MEYER, someone who has never seen the show. This is a third episode recorded on Mother's Day!Starring:JESS - Sophya VidalNICK - Jenna VesperWINSTON - Talon BigelowSCHMIDT - Pam BenjaminCOACH - Belinda CarrollCECE - Jessica Checkeroski CAROL - Alisson DennisDELIVE…
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For the 37th episode of Spec Script we read a script of THE OC written by SARAH KENNEDY, someone who has never seen the show. This episode was recored at the lovely Guild Cinema in Albuquerque for the equally lovely ABQ Funny Fiesta! We cherish everyone who worked so hard to make such an inviting and delightful festival.CASTMISCHA BARTON - Kristal …
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For the 36th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of MISTER ED written by PHIL SCHALLBERGER, someone who has never seen the show. This is a special episode because it is when we celebrated Shane Hosea's and was the last time the angelic Jeremiah Brunnhoelzl ran sound for us before he moved to New York.WILBUR - Steven WilberMISTER ED - Craig Ma…
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For the 35th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of ONE TREE HILL written by MELINA BEST, someone who has never seen the show. This episode was recorded at a Spec Script House Party, so some audio can get wobbly, but it's still top notch!Reading the episode we have:Brittany MeyerTate AKLydia Manning Rachelle CochranJessica Checheroski Nick Pu…
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For the 34th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of RIVERDALE written by JULIET MYLAN, someone who has never seen the show.ARCHIE - Anne ZanderJUGHEAD - Justin CoussonBETTY - Quinne SalamehVERONICA - Juliet MylanSABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH - Kris ReneARCHIE’S MOM - Caitlin WeierhauserMRS. SCIENCETON - Alexandra JadePRINCIPAL SOURFACE - Maddie T…
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For the 33rd episode of Spec Script we read a script for SLIDERS written by MICHAEL GARCIA, someone who has never seen the show. This episode was recorded way back in November at the first ever Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival. The fest returns this November (11/29-12/1), and submissions are open now!CASTMOVIE STAR JERRY O'CONNELL - Avalon LeonettiSAM…
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For the 32nd episode of Spec Script we read a script for CHEERS written by AMY ESTES, someone who has never seen the show. This episode is the first ever Spec Script recorded in Sacramento, CA at the wonderful STAB! Comedy Theater. Big thank you to Jesse, John, and Danielle for a wonderful time! See us again at STAB! when we return on June 1st for …
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For the 31st episode of Spec Script we read an episode of WEEDS written by EMMA PACE JONAS someone who has never seen the show. This episode is the first ever Spec Script recorded in Salem, OR at the wonderful Capitol City Theater. Big thank you to Jared, Chris, and Sierra for a wonderful time, and Julian for saving our butts.Enjoy this episode and…
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For the 30th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of SEINFELD written by LASER M WEBBER someone who has never seen the show. This is our 2nd anniversary show, so it is jam packed with love and fun! Enjoy it and thank you for 2 amazing years! Here’s to many more!CASTJERRY SEINFELD - Steven WilberELAINE - Lydia ManningJASON ALEXANDER - Jaren Geo…
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For the 29th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of FIREFLY written by CLARA PLUTON someone who has never seen the show.CASTMALCOM - Christian LipskiINARA - Juliet MylanZOË - Kate MurphyZELDA - Dr. Jessica Hebert KAYLEE - Katie NguyenSLUG - Max DelsohnJAYSON - Rusty DiamondDERIAL - Simon GibsonHOGARTH - Kyle AdamsEVIL MALCOM - Chris KhatamiCO…
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For the 28th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA written by ZOE PROVAL someone who has never seen the show.CASTCAPTAIN LEADER - Whitney StreedTOUGH FEMALE LEAD - Jen TamBELOVED SECONDARY CHARACTER - Heidi HunterSAD ROBOT - Tory WardTOUGH FEMALE GRANDMA - Drea Genoveva NAVIGATOR - Drea GenovevaBATTLESTAR GALACTICA - Chr…
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For the 26th episode of Spec Script we read 3 episodes of THE TWILIGHT ZONE written by Jaren George, Tiffany McGuire, & Robbie Pankow, 3 people who have never seen the show!CAST (PART 1 by Robbie Pankow)BETH - Shannan HuntSARAH - Helena Fisher-Welsh GARY - Nick PuenteBARTENDER - Jen SaundersonTHE ZONE KEEPER - Chris KhatamiNARRATOR - Shane HoseaCAS…
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For the 25th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of THE LONE RANGER written by HUNTER DONALDSON & KYLE GEORGE, two people who have never seen the show.CASTTONTO - Kyle George THE LONE RANGER - Hunter Donaldson AUSTRALIA JACK - Matt MartensBABE ACROSS THE PLAINS/BARFLY 1 - Ryan HagertyBABE'S DAD/AMANDA LYNN DEAL-OR-NO-DEAL - Amanda Lynn DealKI…
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For the 24nd episode of Spec Script we read an episode of BREAKING BAD written by SHANE HOSEA, someone who has never seen the show. This episode was recorded at the wonderful PORTLAND PODCAST FESTIVAL in Portland, OR. The festival was so much fun and we thank Sarah X Dylan, Jason Lamb, and Greg Nibler with all our hearts for making such a wonderful…
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For the 23rd episode of Spec Script we read an episode of ENTOURAGE written by LYDIA MANNING, someone who has never seen the show.CASTVINNIE - Crystal KordowskiE - Julia RamosDRAMA - Iris GormanTURTLE - Rose ShermanMARK WAHLBERG - Elena C. HaydenLINDSAY - Lydia ManningOLIVIA - Carolyn MainHO INSIDE 1 - Elena C. HaydenHO INSIDE 2 - Chris KhatamiFEAT…
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For the 22nd episode of Spec Script we read an episode of Pokémon written by STEVEN WILBER, someone who has never seen the show. This episode was recorded at Rose City Comic Con in Portland, OR.CASTASH KETCHUM - El SanchezBROCK - Denise EspinozaMISTY - Christian LipskiJANICE/TABITHA/CLERK - Alexandra JadePOLICE COP - Carolyn MainBURTER - Tiffany Mc…
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For the 21st episode of Spec Script we read an episode of SONS OF ANARCHY written by SHANNAN HUNT & ADAM SMITH, two people who have never seen the show.CASTJAX: Steven WilberSTEP DAD: Matt GubserMOM/DAVEY: Alexandra JadeTONY: Amanda Lynn DealSPYDER/5TH GRADER: Shannan HuntNAILZ/STEVIE: Chris JohnsonBILLY: Carolyn MainSNAKE/VIPER: Chris KhatamiNARRA…
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For the 20th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of BAYWATCH written by SAM MILLER, someone who has never seen the show. This episode was recorded at the UNDERTOW COMEDY FESTIVAL in Lincoln City, OR. UCF is a wonderful comedy festival produced by TORY WARD and AMANDA ARNOLD.CASTMITCH BUCHANNON: Ron LynchCJ: Paige WesleySTEPH: Wendy WeissSUMME…
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For the 19th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of WESTWORLD written by ANTHONY HUDSON, someone who has never seen the show.CASTEVAN RACHEL WOOD: Corina LucasMICHAEL CRICHTON: Manuel HallNEIL deGRASSE: James DixonMADAM MATTRESS: Anthony HudsonBRYCE DALLAS HOWARD: Elizabeth TeetsJONATHAN NOLAN: Alexandra JadeSTEPHEN HAWKING: Ash CastemanANTHO…
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For the 18th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of Grey's Anatomy written by Douglas Gale & Ryan Casey, two people who has never seen that show. Recorded at the special location of Scratch Deli in Seattle, Washington.CASTRICK RHIMES/MEREDITH GREY - Bettina McKelveyKATHERINE HEIGL/FRASIER/RICK'S MOM - Allison LizotteCRISTINA YANG/BILLY - Wilf…
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For the 17th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of ROSEANNE written by MOHANAD ELSHIEKY, someone who has never seen the show. CASTROSEANNE: Ali ReingoldDON: Zoë ProvalBECKY: Tate KuhnDARLENE: Shilpa JoshiJACKIE: Rose ShermanMARY: Shannon SalesDJ: Mohanad ElshiekyJUNE: Chris KhatamiLYDIA: Lydia ManningTEAM: Lydia ManningNARRATOR: Shane HoseaW…
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For the 16th episode of Spec Script we read an episode of TWO AND A HALF MEN written by Spec Script founder Kyle McCormick, someone who has never seen the show. This is a special episode because it is Kyle's going away show, so enjoy it extra much!CASTCHARLIE SHEEN - Kyle McCormickDUCKIE - Chris KhatamiTHE HALF MAN - Shane HoseaKELLY - Lydia Mannin…
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