Best Laura Kightlinger Podcasts (2024)

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"Great Expekashians" with Jackie Kashian 1:04:34

1h ago1:04:34

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We sit down with comedian Jackie Kashian to discuss Jackie's tumultuous upbringing in Wisconsin, losing her mother in a motorcycle accident, from the pew to the pool cue, The Dork Forest Podcast, therapy, White Guilt or Empathy and heckling Sam Kinison. X: @jackiekashian Instagram: @jackiekashian Website: jackiekashian.com WWTWH YouTube Channel Lau…

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Listen Now: The Competition 7:14

44m ago7:14

7:14

Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country’s most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls. The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs …

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"You Wanna Know How I Got These Sklars?" with Randy & Jason Sklar 1:19:24

2h ago1:19:24

1:19:24

We sit down with comedians, Randy and Jason Sklar to discuss, vax-ectomies, starting stand up at 15, the kismetic force that is Andy Kindler, "Give me the ball", Tag-It, animal psychics, Stephen Tobolowsky, conjoined pay, Heidi Klum's final solution and Katherine Heigl losing her shit on the set of Grey's Anatomy. www.supersklars.com WWTWH YouTube …

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"And Now Tomorrow!" with Ron Lynch 50:01

7d ago50:01

50:01

We sit down with actor, comedian and host of the "Tomorrow Show!" Ron Lynch. We discuss Ron helping Laura get her start in Boston, 20 years of Tomorrow!, unsolicited tags, speleology, comedy competitions, touch down Jesus, too many tapes, clowning, game shows, Paul Reubens and Ron's secrets Instagram: @tomorrowwithronlynch WWTWH YouTube Channel Lau…

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223 and 224 - Ben? Her? (w/ Jim Colucci) 1:07:01

27d ago1:07:01

1:07:01

(Screaming like a howler monkey) OH MY GOD! IT’S THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF WILL & GRACE! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Sean & Eric actually can’t believe they’ve reached the end of the season, and they also can’t believe how much was cut for syndication from the original one-hour version. They talk about powder blue Shetland ponies, The Odd Couple, the magic o…

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"Dance with my Bones" with Scott Thompson 1:03:58

21d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

We sit down with actor, comedian, writer and our first Kid in the Hall, Scott Thompson to discuss "King", the trials and tribulations of the Kids in the Hall on Amazon, wanting to be an interesting talk show guest, Brain Candy, success being as devastating as failure, the Brampton School shooting and Dance with my Bones. Website: newscottlandland.c…

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222 - My Best Friend’s Tush (w/ Tom Gallop) 59:36

1M ago59:36

59:36

Please take a seat for this week’s Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric get to the bottom of episode 222, “My Best Friend’s Tush.” They talk about the Subway Tush song, Butfford the spokes-puppet, Joan Collins going ham on a taco, and how many takes, ironically, it took Sean to remember the line “you do the talking.” Then, they welcome Rob of Rob & Ell…

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221 - There But For The Grace Of Grace (w/ Amy Crofoot) 53:04

1M ago53:04

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This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all burning salads and half-hearted apologies as Sean & Eric review episode 221. They discuss the fantastic guest turns by Orson Bean and Piper Laurie, the epic story of the Future Jack that never was, and just how special it was being in the room when Gregory Hines was in full flight. Then, they welcome a key me…

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"Kansas City Amputations" with Erin Foley 55:59

1M ago55:59

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We sit down with beloved comic, tv writer and stand up coach, Erin Foley. We discuss stand up coaching, sitcom writing, the odyssey of lesbian love, being a twin, death from above, the royals, "Cruel Jaws", you're not a Claire, an ashtray full of pills, anti-depressant spoiler, the Barker Beauties, frozen shoulder and Kansas City Amputations. Websi…

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220 - Girls, Interrupted (w/ Neil Patrick Harris) 51:26

2M ago51:26

51:26

Welcome Back Home to Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric try to convert you into a fan of episode 220. They discuss the strange story of babies in the year 2000 named IUMA, the total commitment of guest star Molly Shannon, and learn the present day location of this episode’s music box. Then, they welcome all-around entertainer par excellence Neil Patr…

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"Queen's of the Moon" with Amy Miller 58:42

1M ago58:42

58:42

We sit down with our good friend, comedian Amy Miller to discuss getting passed at The Comedy Store, meeting Dolly Parton, Amy's boyfriend's "Great Ass!", Queen's of the Moon, crashing Hawaiian resort chairs, indifference, a stranger's finger in your food, Roseanne, we're all Darlene, Lucille Ball's 'Cross Up', Amy's time on The Last Comic Standing…

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219 - An Affair To Forget (w/ Laura Kightlinger) 51:06

2M ago51:06

51:06

Welcome to Will & Grace: After Dark, as Sean & Eric review the only W&G episode ever to be rated TV-14! They discuss how funny Rob and Ellen are in this one, the sole appearance of Will’s service stairwell, and are compelled to note the abundance of breast-based comedy. Then, they welcome the co-writer of this episode, and Nurse Sheila herself, the…

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Abortion Access Front with Lizz Winstead 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

A comic’s comic, writer, activist who actually acts on behalf of women and has taken an anti-abortion protester’s rusty nail to the thigh for you and me, the pride of Minnesota, our good friend Lizz Winstead joins us today on What We Thought Would Happen. X: @lizzwinstead Insta: @lizzwinstead Website: Abortion Access Front Documentary: "No One Aske…

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218 - Sweet And Sour Charity (w/ Daryl Sabara) 59:09

2M ago59:09

59:09

They say charity begins at home, and this week Sean & Eric put that to the test when they review an episode infamously disliked by cast & crew, “Sweet And Sour Charity.” They talk about the great energy of the A-scene, the genius of the set for Karen’s closet, try to pinpoint exactly where it went awry, and maybe, just maybe, find some things they …

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"About as fem as it gets" with Audrey Stewart 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

We sit down with limitlessly funny comedian, writer and actress Audrey Stewart to discuss Audrey's uncanny ability to interact with a rowdy crowd, when your family shows up to watch your set, hot yoga and weed, dying while listening to Skrillex, Kaboodles, straight relationships, the gay spectrum, improv to stand up, WeHo Halloween, psycho Aspen vo…

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217 - The Hospital Show (w/ Jennifer Elise Cox) 43:56

2M ago43:56

43:56

This week on Just Jack & Will, your primary care providers Sean & Eric take episode 217’s temperature and find it feverishly funny! They talk about L.A. rain, Lovespring International, this giant hospital set, Members Only jackets, and much more. Then, they welcome the star of this episode’s most famous moment, and one of the most famous Will & Gra…

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"Just Another Cocky Irish Puke" with Greg Fitzsimmons 1:00:23

2M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

He’s so funny you almost forget he’s Irish, loyal friend and legend - Greg Fitzsimmons sits down with Laura and Daniel to discuss the inherent dumbness of certain audiences, encountering your childhood bully in middle age, bad advice from comedy bookers, Laura and Greg's first encounter, the incomparable southie charm of Mary Fitzgerald, Dave Attel…

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216 - Hey La, Hey La, My Ex-Boyfriend’s Back (w/ Chris Potter) 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

This week on Just Jack & Will, get ex-cited to talk about ex-es as Sean & Eric get back in touch with episode 216. They talk about the very touching A-story, the very funny B-story, and all the other important topics: Stove Top Stuffing, Marlo Thomas, and Peter Gallagher’s eyebrows. Then, they welcome Heartland star Chris Potter to talk about playi…

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"Gill on Gussets & Galaxies" with Caitlin Gill 1:12:29

3M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Brighter than Vega, as necessary as the dark sky, science communicator and crotch gusset enthusiast, Caitlin Gill joins Daniel and Laura to ruminate on the Horseshoe Theory, fenced compounds, Pluto, Uranus, star leftovers, Angelica Houston, the way you pronounce “antennae” says a lot about your identity, Angela Lansbury, Daniel’s puberty greets the…

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215 - Advise And Resent (w/ Corey Parker) 45:36

3M ago45:36

45:36

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all blind dates and bad advice as Sean & Eric review 215, “Advise And Resent.” They discuss Eric’s raccoon haunting, piccolo bread flutes, Scottish brogues, and losing your whistle. Then, they welcome Corey Parker, who played the first recurring partner on Will & Grace, to talk about Josh’s motivations and explos…

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"Reclining nude on La Cienega" with Jann Karam 59:25

3M ago59:25

59:25

We sit down with the hilarious and lovely, Jann Karam to discuss her multiple appearances on The Tonight Show and David Letterman, starting comedy in Arizona, Catch a Rising Star, David Spade stealing Jann's material, Jann's one woman show, painting, rescuing cats, the current stand up special swamp, never doing your side work and obtaining from cr…

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214 - Acting Out (w/ Al Roker) 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all location, location, location, as Sean & Eric review “Acting Out,” the first on-location episode of Will & Grace! They discuss hitting your marks while riding a bicycle, the joys of a classic walk-and-talk, the origin of the “Faye Dunaway in a wig cap” line, and talk a whole lot about Tootsie. Then, they welco…

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"Danke's Inferno" with Paul Danke 1:05:19

3M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

We sat down on a perfect rainy day with comedian, actor, arsonist and our close friend, Paul Danke. We discuss tasting Fontana's air, the thrill of a disaster, the ring of fire, end time prophets, teaching your children about the dangers of meritocacy, Paul's new album on a Special Thing records, Blam! Blam! Blam!, highschool sketch programs, News …

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213 - Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He’s Kept Me In The Closet And I’m So Sad (w/ Perry King) 51:33

3M ago51:33

51:33

This week on Just Jack & Will, lotta dads, lotta daddies as Sean & Eric give a lifetime achievement award to episode 213 of Will & Grace. They talk about having to wait awkwardly for your takeout, sing the theme song to Baretta, and spend plenty of time reminiscing about the legend Sydney Pollack. Then, they welcome a true cult icon, the fabulous P…

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212 - He’s Come Undone (w/ Markus Flanagan) 55:34

3M ago55:34

55:34

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all shrinks and 40 winks as Sean & Eric give the treatment to episode 212, “He’s Come Undone.” They discuss kissing Grace, high school Spanish tapes, their identical haircuts, and The More You Know. Then, they welcome this episode’s fabulous guest star, Markus Flanagan, to talk about how you can tell the quality …

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"When Mel Brooks yells at you" with Dana Gould 1:05:55

3M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

We proudly welcome a great friend who happens to be the funniest man and ape on this burning planet. Please give a What We Thought Would Happen welcome to the one and only DANA GOULD! We discuss Dana and Laura's long term friendship and coming up in Boston, Gilbert Gottfried needs another cunt joke, Dwight Fry, Mel Brooks, the balls on Leslie Niels…

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211 - Seeds Of Discontent (w/ Megyn Price) 52:50

4M ago52:50

52:50

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a stroke of luck as Sean & Eric review the stimulating “Seeds Of Discontent.” They discuss homemade ice cream, the debut of Nurse Sheila, Grace’s pigtails, Banana Republic cashmere, and the origin of the phrase “macho gazpacho.” Then, they welcome this episode’s delightful guest star, Megyn Price, to talk about T…

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"Who's gonna beat this out of you?" with Francisco Ramos 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Laura and Daniel sit down with actor and comedian, Francisco Ramos. We discuss growing up Venezuelan in D.C., going from finance to comedy, becoming a paid Comedy Store regular, improv, comedy cruise ship disasters, staying humble, The Unexpecteds, equal pay for comics and his upcoming special, "Venezuelamerican" Insta: @framoscomedy Website: franc…

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210 - Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy (w/ Kristin Chenoweth) 53:21

4M ago53:21

53:21

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all teapots and songs in a high key as Sean & Eric appraise the value of 210, “Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy.” They discuss hot spin classes, The Ratings Lady, Antiques (on the) Roadshow, the motion of Eric’s pipes, and the ocean of Jack’s shirts. Then, they welcome stage and screen legend, friend of the hosts…

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"Grandpa Richter's Bee-Stung Penis" with Andy Richter 1:08:57

4M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

We sit down with actor, comedian and writer, Andy Richter. We discuss mundane dreams about chairs, mysterious family deaths, tall poppy syndrome, Del Close, "Can't we call her something else?", the real Brady Brunch, Cabin Boy, women over 40, choosing between becoming a movie theater manager or talk show co-host, Amy Sedaris' wicker wheelchair, dir…

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209 - I Never Promised You An Olive Garden (w/ Penn Badgley) 52:33

4M ago52:33

52:33

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all voiceovers and hangovers as Sean & Eric dip their bottomless breadsticks into 209, “I Never Promised You An Olive Garden.” They discuss picking a word for the year, school bullies, Elvis Costello, and the intricate timing and blocking of a farce sequence. Then, they welcome You and Gossip Girl actor Penn Badg…

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His & Hearse with Jon Kinnally & Chris Young 1:03:22

4M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Daniel and Laura welcome Jon Kinnally and Chris Young to drink about Blondie’s narrow escape on Houston Street, The Green Witch Guide, Daniel’s coffin etiquette, The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Paul Rudd reads, the comedic brilliance of Christina Applegate, Wake Up Ron Burgundy, the Craigslist Killer, John Wayne’s intestines, NADS, AYDS, Maskiss Go…

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208 - Terms Of Employment (w/ Bob Clendenin) 53:58

4M ago53:58

53:58

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric employ a new attitude for a new year as they break down “Terms Of Employment.” They talk about the real workplace training that inspired this story, stage combat, reminisce about just how great Gregory Hines was, and Eric shows off his epic warm-up tongue twister. Then, they welcome character actor extraor…

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Spitting teeth at Conan O'Brien - with Eddie Pepitone 56:30

4M ago56:30

56:30

Tammy Jo Dearen (sitting in for Daniel) and I sit down with comedian Eddie Pepitone. We discuss our Vaudeville days, Dorito's Vodka, the ICP Healthcare plan, operatic rage-aholics, the death of Comedy Central, uncle porn, Dennis Leary dating dopplegangers, losing a tooth on live television, Elton John's low effort song repackaging, defensive postur…

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"Turn that man off" with Kimberly Clark 1:00:08

5M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

We sit down with Kimberly Clark who is one of the sweetest, funniest and most original comics out there. We discuss preferring t.v. to snow, the slutty spectrum of newscasters, shaking down Walter Cronkite for the truth about the JFK assassination, being a CBS Page on The Price is Right and the Drew Carey show, stand up clubs in malls, "Blow Branfo…

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207 - Homo For The Holidays (w/ Veronica Cartwright) 54:29

5M ago54:29

54:29

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a Happy Holidays from all of us! Sean & Eric take a festive look at a classic Will & Grace episode, as it becomes clear that Jack has never come out to his mother. They talk about gummy hangovers, their favorite Christmas movies, marvel at the funny and touching script, and are dismayed by how many glasses of win…

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206 - To Serve And Disinfect (w/ Steve Sandoval) 49:36

5M ago49:36

49:36

This week on Just Jack & Will: Wait. Sorry, that should say “waiter,” this week on Just Jack & Will: Sean & Eric talk waiters and adult videos (not the Merchant-Ivory kind) as they review “To Serve And Disinfect.” They talk about ballet service, smashed noses, and that feeling you get when food or drink on TV looks really, really good. Then, produc…

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"I can't sanction that buffoonery" with Max Beasley 59:47

5M ago59:47

59:47

Laura and Daniel chat with the wonderfully clever comic and filmmaker, Max Beasley. They discuss swinger iconography, Lorena Bobbit: girl-boss, kink test results, touching that tonight show money, Woody Allen's Children's Hospital/2nd wife pipeline, checking vax cards at the Ripley's Believe it or Not museum, filmmaking inspirations and Oscar wars.…

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205 - Polk Defeats Truman (w/ Jeff Greenstein) 49:19

5M ago49:19

49:19

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have breaking news: Will’s lost his job! Karen’s on a budget! They talk about Rush, their choreographed dances, the last ride of Gary Grubbs as Harlin Polk, and just how much money is flying around in this episode. Then, senior writer and later showrunner of Will & Grace, Jeff Greenstein joins them to talk…

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Banya Beatings w/ Kira Soltanovich 1:00:17

5M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Laura and Daniel chat with the beautiful and hilarious, Kira Soltanovich. They discuss the dark nature of Russian Fairy Tales, the indomitable Rasputinic like nature of Kira's mother, Babushka's last beep, withstanding Joan Rivers, growing up in San Francisco, sneaking into stand up shows at 15, worst sets and Russian spas. X: @kiracomedy Insta: @k…

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204 - Whose Mom Is It Anyway? (W/ Peter Gurski) 56:50

5M ago56:50

56:50

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are all-singin’, all-dancin’ when Debbie Reynolds returns as Bobbi Adler. They talk about daylight savings, The Music Person, the Virgin Megastore, Death Of A Salesperson, Nash Bridges, and taking suggestions from the floor. Then, Will & Grace art department staple, and lead set decorator for the reboot, P…

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A Monkey for the Front w/ Dave Punch 49:35

5M ago49:35

49:35

Laura and Garrett (sitting in for Daniel) chat with the funniest writer they know and co-creator The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, Dave Punch. They discuss, doing a little bit better than the losers in high school, knee capping young girls, "your hole is full of stories", Treat Williams chokehold, Floor 44, Laura and Dave's writing proce…

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203 - Das Boob (w/ Lori Eskowitz-Carter) 49:05

6M ago49:05

49:05

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have a stacked episode to get a feel for, as they handle 203, “Das Boob.” They talk about (and through) invisible braces, perform the original deleted opening scene, and try to figure out why John Gregorio became Donald Dorio, and just what happened to Judy Lombardosi. Then, costume designer extraordinaire…

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Cleaning the Fan Before Finals w/ Jamie Bridgers 59:01

6M ago59:01

59:01

Laura and Daniel chat with comedian, real estate agent and mother of Phoebe, Jamie Bridgers. They discuss, Pugs, salt peter, Ed Asner reading bedtime stories at the roller derby, celebrity sweat offerings, postpartum vampire analogies, the gray areas of maritime law, not enjoying music like a man would, letting satan in, Buck Owens & Dwight Yoakam,…

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202 - Election (w/ Adam Barr) 48:17

6M ago48:17

48:17

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric elect to cover “Election,” the second episode of Will & Grace’s second season, and note a delightful new edginess to their characters. They talk about the large guest cast, clarify that neither of them were Dharma or Greg, and Sean reminisces about how friendly to work with that bird wasn’t. Then, they wel…

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"Drive Thru Dreams" with Ian Edwards 54:39

6M ago54:39

54:39

Daniel and Garrett (sitting in for Laura) chat with comedian, t.v. writer, voice act and podcaster Ian Edwards. They discuss, The Boondocks, working in the Wayan's Dynasty, starting comedy while taking orders in a drive-thru, Greg, not being on the Fugees album, Haitian Jack, Strong Island, using comedy to adapt, ayahuasca, past life experiences, m…

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201 - Guess Who’s Not Coming To Dinner? (w/ James Burrows) 51:58

6M ago51:58

51:58

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric crack open the second season of Will & Grace, with the titular best friends handling their codependency by moving ten feet apart, and Jack living with his new green card bride Rosario in the back of Karen’s penthouse. They discuss VHS tapes, the summer reruns that brought the show to a bigger audience, app…

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Totally Allen Strickland Williams 54:41

6M ago54:41

54:41

Laura and Garrett (sitting in for Daniel) chat with the Comedian and Ad Man, Allen Strickland Williams. They discuss, the ad biz, I owe Larry David Money, Florida's sink holes, bitching about stand up, women do be like that, let it ride, paying it forward: illegal drug edition, acid trips, what did we get from the strike?, Allen's new special and C…

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122 - Object Of My Rejection (Live at Tribeca w/ Debra Messing) 55:55

6M ago55:55

55:55

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric close out Season 1 of Will & Grace with a special live show recorded June 12, 2023 at the SVA Theatre for the Tribeca Film Festival. They talk about Tonys, Shelley Morrison, & insuring a sports car, then welcome their special guest Debra Messing. The three talk about their character growth and hair cuts ov…

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TV Expert Extraordinaire: Ken Reid 53:31

6M ago53:31

53:31

Laura and Daniel chat with the Comedian, Podcaster and TV Expert Extraordinaire, Ken Reid. They discuss, keeping drunk newscasters on task, Chuck Connors: Italian Werewolf Ship Captain, flowers for Gerald McRaney, Golden Girls/Munsters vs. Designing Women/Addams Family, domesticated abuse parrot, which sitcoms had the most suicides, Laura's first h…

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