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Two friends get together to discuss the best picture nominees of each year starting in 1969. We discuss each nominated film in detail breaking down the technical aspects, character development, acting, story presentation, etc. But, we also chat about how they hit us...our emotional reactions. We try hard to let our modern filters fade and put ourselves in the mind frame of the year of release, but we’ll admit...it’s hard. So join us as we dive deep in these films and discuss whether academy ...
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What We Thought Would Happen

Laura Kightlinger & Daniel Webb

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Laura Kightlinger and Daniel Webb are seasoned standups getting to know each other via podcast. By sharing stunning missteps in life and career they’re able to trace their failings back to their parents, God, Texas, and piano lessons. Their budding friendship will be put to the test with special guests, friend activities, high school challenges, and classic movie recommendations.
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Tiny Victories

Annabelle Gurwitch, Laura House, Maximum Fun

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Tiny Victories is the 15 minute podcast that pushes back on the notion that you have to "go big" or "go home". Sometimes just going is the victory. Each week, hosts Annabelle Gurwitch and Laura House invite listeners to adopt a TINY victory frame of mind, and share tales of fleeting joys and minor accomplishments in this majorly messed-up world.
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So we know it gets confusing with the year we're talking about. So this epsiode talks about the films released in 1977 where the winner was presented at the 1978 Academy Awards. Got it? Good(ish). The films: Annie Hall Goodbye Girl Julia Star Wars The Turning Point Please, please please, drop us a comment. We really do want to hear your feedback. W…
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Here we go again...1976 MAJOR SPOILERS The films: Bound For Glory All The Presidents Men Network Taxi Driver Rocky A pretty iconic slate, except for Bound for Glory which we still haven't seen because we couldn't find it anywhere! If you know where we can watch it, let us know in the comments! As always please like and subscribe and recommend us to…
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Welcome as we continue our deep dive into Laura and Darryl's Top 20 Favorite movies! Next up is Laura's #20: The Fighting Sullivans First, MAJOR spoilers! This movie is based on the real life story of the Sullivan Brothers of Iowa who fought together on the USS Juneau in World War 2. Please listen in as Laura explains why this is one of her favorit…
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Welcome to the first deep dive into Darryl and Laura's Top Twenty favorite movies! Darryl explains and defends why #closeencountersofthethirdkind is #20 on his top twenty list. Laura patiently listens, asks questions, and basically just lets him rant for a bit. Spoilers galore (obviously). Does Close Encounters make your top twenty favorites? Let u…
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We sit down with David Koechner to discuss road gigs, narcissism, SNL, Tipton MO, first foray into acting, Get me the Mayor!, Turkey Transport, being a father, The Naked Trucker & T-Bone and participating in your own dreams. X: @DavidKoechner Instagram: @davidkoechner Website: davidkoechner.com Cat Demon RE-EXHUMED Exposition 7 (Pilot) WWTWH YouTub…
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On this episode, Laura and Darryl discuss the best pictures of 1974 – Films released in 1974 that were up for Best Picture in the spring of 1975. It’s been argued that 1974 was one of the best years in film history. Listen in as the two co-hosts have their own argument over which film should have won! Please like, comment and subscribe! We'd love t…
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Josh Potter sits down with Eleanor! They talk about Josh's trial by fire in the Main Room. Josh recounts his radio days and wild contests they did. Follow Josh - https://www.instagram.com/josh_potter/ Watch - https://www.youtube.com/thejoshpottershow Visit - https://thejoshpotter.com/ Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https:/…
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We sit down with beloved comedian and all around rascal Andy Kindler to discuss being jewish, boiler rooms, OCD, growing up in Queens, acid, what's up David Mamet's ass?, Bill Maher sucks, George Lopez or Paul Rodriguez? Don't ask Jay Leno, nudging the Sklar Bros, Pylon, being a musician and petty trolls. X: @AndyKindler Insta: @andykindlersupersta…
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Laura and Darryl discuss the best pictures nominees of 1973 - films released in 1973 and the awards show presented the winner in 1974. Major spoilers for all the films. Please like, comment and subscribe! We'd love to hear from some other film buffs out there! Films: The Sting (Winner) American Graffiti Cries and Whispers The Exorcist A Touch of Cl…
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Laurie Kilmartin joins Eleanor this week! They talk about coming up in the San Francisco comedy scene and moving to NY and LA for writing jobs, which include Tough Crowd, The Late Late Show, The Bonnie Hunt Show and Conan! Watch Laurie's latest special "Cis Woke Grief Slut" https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/laurie-kilmartin-cis-woke-grief-slut…
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Listen in as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees for movies released in 1971 and awarded at the Academy Awards ceremony of 1972: The French Connection (winner) A Clockwork Orange Fiddler on the Roof The Last Picture Show Nicholas and Alexandra Like, comment and subscribe! (But be nice!) Major spoilers for each movie discussed.…
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We sit down with beloved comic, Judy Gold to discuss getting passed in the 80's, crowd work, writing on Better Things and the Rosie O'Donnell show, Joan Rivers' Vine videos, kids helping Judy come out of the closet, Phyllis Diller, Dave Attell, single women sitcoms and "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" on Netflix X: @jewdygold Instagram: @jewdygol…
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Former door guy and all around great guy, Jesus Trejo sits down with Eleanor for a fun conversation about The Store, standup, family and landscaping (...?). Jesus gives us a cover reveal for his second illustrated children's book Mama's Magnificent Dancing Plantitas! Go buy Papá's Magical Water-Jug Clock - https://bit.ly/PapásMagicalWaterJugClock F…
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Laura and Darryl discuss the best pictures nominees of 1970 - films released in 1970 and the awards show presented the winner in 1971. Our apologies, the audio in this one is wonky. We tried to clean it up, but...well..we're sorry. Also, as always - major spoilers for the films. Films: Patton (winner) Five Easy Pieces Airport Love Story M.A.S.H. Li…
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This is an incredibly fun episode with Eleanor and Carmen Lynch! They hit it off and have a great conversation about starting in acting, and what auditions used to be like. They discuss the difference between NY and LA comic styles, and the differences in working in each city. Carmen shares her deep internal scars due to needing a back brace growin…
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This is an inside baseball ep with Eleanor, Felipe Esparza and Matt Brauner. They talk crowds, clubs, and festivals. Dealing with supportive hecklers and getting picked up by couples. Matt Brauner has the home club from hell. And, the difference between a set and an act. This is a fun episode of comics talking a little shop! Follow Felipe - https:/…
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We sit down with the legendary Jonathan Katz to discuss table tennis, Boston, This Heart is Closed for Alterations, David Mamet, Robin Williams, being a musician, living with M.S., "Raising Dad" with Bob Saget, Ronnie Shakes, Rita Rudner, Eve Arden Award for Broadcasting and the impact of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist. Website: jonathankatz.com …
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Watch, listen, and join the conversation as Darryl and Laura discuss the Best Picture nominees released in 1969 (award show in 1970). Major spoilers! Films: Anne Of A Thousand Days Hello, Dolly! Z Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid Midnight Cowboy (Winner) Like, subscribe, comment, just don't be cruel. We love it if you to disagree, but we will not…
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We sit down with comedian James Fritz to discuss working as a Teacher's Assistant, moonshine, starting stand up in Chicago, escaping Kentucky, scrambled porn, everything sucks, 90's Fox Prime Time Comedy shows, Bill Hicks, pre-compromising, not needing a day job, out of touch comedians, Strangers with Candy, dad's loving black television shows, the…
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Laura Peek joins Rick and Eleanor this week on an incredibly fun episode! Laura is new to The Store but she fits right in. Laura started standup after working at Zanies and quickly found her footing. Moving to LA during the pandemic had it's challenges but we are glad she pushed though so that we can see her on our stages! Follow Laura to catch her…
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This week Eleanor sits down with Margaret Cho! They have a great conversation about The Store, performing "Alt" comedy and getting compliments for being funny for a woman 😬 Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZE8P7d-jyA Follow us on IG Rick Ingraham - https://www.instagram.com/rickingraham/ Elea…
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Stand up, writer, actor, fellow podcaster and our dear friend, Kara Klenk joins us to discuss murder, Connecticut pimps, them Hargitay kids, Virgos=Serial Killers, married stand up duo, "That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast", secret smoking, Fox News Alumni, teaching english in Italy, The Ice Storm, smoking weed with Fin & Munch, Kara's uncle Tony Hend…
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With guest host Steve Furey, Eleanor welcomes Big Jay Oakerson to the show! Big Jay gets deep in to his feud with Corey Feldman. They talk business and auditions, fighting off the philly accent and getting started in standup. Big Jay - https://www.instagram.com/bigjayoakerson Steve Furey - https://www.instagram.com/scubastevefurey Watch Eleanor's s…
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We sit down with writer and comedian Laurie Kilmartin to discuss senior living goals, local government at work, exes ruining albums, Suzanne Somers, Castor Oil, 100 Tampons for Sally Ride, writing on Conan for 11 years, meeting Chrissy Hynde, don't f*ck with the upstairs person, Daniel's puppy Lamy, Kennedy Lobotomies, working in a call center, Pla…
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The Dark Price of comedy, Tony Hinchcliffe joins The Comedy Store Podcast today! With guest host Benji Aflalo, Eleanor gets the inside scoop on Tony’s set on the Roast of Tom Brady and the massive Kill Tony live shows on the Netflix is a Joke Festival. Andrew Dice Clay calls in to congratulate Tony on his success. DICE goes on to reluctantly give B…
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THE ONE AND ONLY Argus Hamilton joins us today! Argus lives and breathes Comedy Store history and he's got the stories to prove it. This is a not to miss episode. Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZE8P7d-jyA Follow us on IG Rick Ingraham - https://www.instagram.com/rickingraham/ Eleanor Kerrig…
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Jessie JETSKI Johnson joins Rick and Eleanor this week. They talk about being a Door Guy, parking cars and how it led to Jetski getting on the Bad Friends Podcast. Rick shares stories from when he was a Door Guy. Jessie shares about showcasing, getting passed as a paid regular. Jessie talks about what paid regular she could take in a fight. Catch J…
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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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Justin Martindale joins us this week! We talk dancing, getting passed, the Tommy days and the odd characters that were around when Justin started working at The Store. Don't miss his LIVE podcast taping right here at The Comedy Store, 5/9 8p in the Belly Room. Grab your ticket here https://www.showclix.com/event/justin-may9th Watch Eleanor's specia…
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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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Annie Lederman joins Rick and Eleanor to share stories from the Store and much, much more! Go see Anniewood and Friends on the Netflix is a Joke festival! May 9th, 8p in the Main Room of the World Famous Comedy Store! https://www.showclix.com/event/annie-may9th Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
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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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Greg Fizsimmons joins Rick and Eleanor on this week's Comedy Store Podcast. Rick shares some stories of some great "dark days" characters. Al Madrigal pops in before his OR set! Watch Eleanor's special No Country for Old Women OUT NOW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZE8P7d-jyA Follow us on IG Rick Ingraham - https://www.instagram.com/rickingraham/…
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Paid Regular Jeff Danis joins Rick and Eleanor on the show this week. They discuss the characters that used to frequent The Comedy Store, which they insist that new Door Guys need to get to know in order to accept the job. Rick shares a story of an altercation that occurred. Jeff and Rick reminisce on messing with open mic’ers. Learn more about you…
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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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This week we have the hilarious Fahim Anwar on the show! visit https://www.fahimanwar.com for all his dates Listen to his podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fahim-anwar-dance-hour/id1435776308 Check out his Dance Hour Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3t8yYPYqaoNdTU5Sf7Fl8l?si=fa438bb25bcc4d2f And follow him on IG https:…
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Brought to you from underneath the OR! Ari Shaffir, Rick and Eleanor fill Kurt Metzger in on some Comedy Store history, characters and lore. They catch up on current events and preach their strong feelings on the Canadian influence. Next time you get to the Store grab yourself a pretzel. Watch Eleanor’s Special “No Country for Old Women” OUT NOW ht…
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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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Kevin Christy joins Rick and Eleanor this week on The Comedy Store Podcast. They talk old Hollywood sitcoms. We watch Rick’s Bud Light commercial, where he plays the “creepy guy”. They talk about awkward moments on a cruise, Kevin’s art, and the old days at The Store. Tell us what you named your dog vs what you actually call your dog. Follow Kevin …
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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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This week on The Comedy Store Podcast we have Kim Congdon and Sara Weinshenk. They talk about starting standup on Kill Tony and being on the show every week for their first 2 years! They’ve been friends and collaborators ever since. Kim, Sara and Eleanor talk about stories from the store, in the before Adam times when the piano was still out in the…
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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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