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On The Funny

Chris Matheson & Jacob Balcom

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Screenwriter Chris Matheson (Bill & Ted Trilogy) and host Jacob Balcom (Werewolf By Night Podcast) analyze their favorite moments in the history of comedy.
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Proscenium

Reason Press

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Welcome to Proscenium, where we present interesting, challenging and entertaining ideas. Visit https://reasonpress.net to read our published material, ask us a question or for more information.
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Former Toronto Blue Jays manager, and Baseball "Lifer" John Gibbons teams up with podcaster and author, John Arezzi to break down the week in baseball The Gibby Show features Gibby's legendary wit, charm, strong opinions, and occasional lack of filter leading the way!
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Dear Unexpected Entrepreneurs is the new flagship podcast for Summit, a community for entrepreneurs looking to refine their idea or grow their businesses to the next level. An unexpected entrepreneur is an expert in their field, who has ambitious goals to innovate in their sector and push boundaries, which then, in turn, become their means for living and their own unique business. Their goal wasn’t always to build a business, but to fill a need in a sector they're passionate about.
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Aren't you tired of baseball podcasts where the hosts are obviously smarter than you? Wouldn't it be nice if you could listen to a couple folks who admittedly aren't very bright at all so you could feel better and superior about your takes and level of knowledge while having some good times along the way? Well, you're in the right place. Less Than Jays. The People's Blue Jays podcast. From Jake Goldsbie & The Zubes comes a new show about the Toronto Blue Jays and life in general. Two weekly ...
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Tim is joined by renowned Beatles author and historian Bruce Spizer. Bruce shares his insights into Paul’s classic ballad 'And I Love Her,' exploring its composition, arrangement, evolution and significance. He also talks about his upcoming book 'The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night and More,' highlighting historical perspectives on the album and film, …
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Returning guest, John Lennon biographer Jude Sutherland Kessler provides an in-depth analysis of Tell Me Why. She talks about the song’s emotional and biographical context, and how it relates to John's relationship with his mother, Julia. Website: https://www.johnlennonseries.com X (Twitter): https://x.com/JudeKessler Facebook: https://www.facebook…
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Adam S. Leslie, author of this year’s folk horror sensation Lost in the Garden, delves into the experimental art piece Revolution 9. He discusses why Lennon’s unique take on music concrete works so well, and how it fits within the White album’s dark and varied themes. Adam S. Leslie Adam on X (Twitter): https://x.com/AdamLeslie1974 Adam on Instagra…
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Tim Tucker is joined by returning guests Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell of the Bronze-Age Monsters podcast, to discuss a song that signalled a new direction for the band ahead of the Rubber Soul album. They share personal memories and musical insights covering the song's recording history, thematic elements, and its significance within the Beatles' dis…
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Jerry Hammack has written extensively on the Beatles’ recording processes and techniques, providing expert guidance on how today’s musicians can recreate those classic sounds. In this episode, he shares his insights into the Beatles' psychedelic masterpiece, 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'. Jerry Hammack The Beatles Recording Techniques by Jerry Ha…
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Jeff Slate is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, writer, and journalist. His writings have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, WSJ, the New Yorker, and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s box set. He discusses how the Beatles influenced his life and career, and how his appreciation of the song In My Life has changed over the years. Website:…
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Chris Matheson, screenwriter of the Bill & Ted movies, joins to discuss Cry Baby Cry. The conversation delves into the track’s mysterious qualities, its thematic connections to childhood and loss, and how it fits into the eclectic mosaic of the White Album. Chris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0558533/ Books by Chris Matheson: https://www.goo…
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Our coverage of the Eleventh On Cinema Oscar Special concludes with our examination of the explosive last hour of Amatocon! Tim and Gregg are at their lowest after a series of rejections, revelations and painful beatings. Will the Power of Mercy and the watchful eye of the Big Bird be enough to save our fellas from the clutches of the Amato Group?…
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Surprise! One extra episode is on the way for you. Dan Vogelbach grabbed an Opening Day 40 man slot at the expense of Yosver Zulueta (who we all learned about for no reason!), so I brought in the notorious Spencer to break down an admittedly fairly basic caricature of a Type Of Guy that has always existed in baseball. The Big Sluggin DH. If you're …
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Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast dedicated to the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss his current favourite Beatles song, Within You Without You, taking in George Harrison’s exploration of Indian culture and expressions of spirituality through music. Paul or Nothing Podcast: https…
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We're finally made it out of the wilderness everyone, spring training is over and we've got a season preview on the way. Check out a full episode full of best and worst feelings around individual players, the machinations of the bottom of the roster, and some bold predictions for the season overall.By Less Than Jays
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We've got an extra couple guest episodes around so why not share them! In honour of Jose Berrios being named Opening Day starter The much maligned WhyJays / Mr. Baby / aka White Silk joins the show to take a closer look at La Makina, a model of pitching consistency that had an odd hiccup in 2022 but managed to bounce back to his old self with a ste…
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Anyone who remembers where they were when George Springer joined the Toronto Blue Jays also probably remembers that is was our friend BK live from the barber's chair as the one to break the news. Coming off a slightly disappointing season for Springer, BK takes up the mantle as a Springer Guy to look into the numbers and discover if there is any da…
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Alejandro Kirk experienced how quick a narrative can change in 2023, where a previous season's favourite ball of barrels and joy was replaced with a lack of power and some serious trouble adding value on the basepaths. A bat first prospect, he has developed into an excellent defensive catcher, but is the fall off in 2023 too much to bear or is ther…
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Here's the thing: Daulton Varsho doesn't have to be that good to be really good. If you're in the mood to get talked into a rejuvenation year for Daulton Varsho in 2024, this is a good podcast to listen to. Chris Black (@DownToBlack) joins the show to look at what happened to cause so much trouble in 2023 and where a small improvement can go a long…
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Finally, a new player! Well, an old player, actually. But a new Blue Jay! Justin Turner brings some veteran grit and Done It All savvy to a Jays lineup that seeks to replace the Adult In The Room vacated by Brandon Belt. Does he have another good year left in his bat, and are there things beyond quantifiable stats that can help this 2024 team win i…
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We know him, we love him, we want to see more of him. Danny Jansen has been around the Blue Jays longer than Mark Shapiro. What could happen if he played a full season's worth of games? And what unmeasurables does he fill our hearts with? Scott Belford of the Walkoff Pod joins to get sentimental about the Jays de facto captain, and wonder what has …
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It's not all 45 FV when it comes to Toronto Blue Jays prospects. Orelvis Martinez is the closest thing the team has to a potential breakout bat in the minor leagues, a power swinger that has crushed the ball at every level and has shown recently that he is capable of making adjustments at every level to become better and better as he matures as a h…
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Davis Schneider exploded into the hearts and minds of Blue Jays fans in 2023 with an all-time great start to his career and some season-saving heroics when a desperate team needed them most. Unfortunately his season concluded with an equally ice-cold stretch, so how do we determine where the real Davis Schneider expectations should lie? Johnny Giun…
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The Blue Jays liked Yariel Rodriguez enough to give him a five-year contract this offseason, but few players on the roster have as many questions that can be asked about their role and reasonable expectation. What do the Jays see that results in them signing a deal with a player that skipped all of a prime year in 2023 to bet on themselves, and is …
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We're passing the time between now and Opening Day with some player profiles of the Blue Jays 40-man roster! Joining Zubes to talk about left handed starter Adam Macko is certified Ball Knower Avery Chenier of Gate 14. For more 40 in 30 profiles and extra long regular episodes of Less Than Jays you can find them on the Patreon account at https://ww…
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