Christian Felix and Shonali Bhowmik became fast friends while working as temporary workers at a huge law firm in Manhattan. They share a love of laughing and giving each other hell. They may be called hipsters, old school, mainstream, irreverent, classic, country, gangster, or rock n' roll. All labels apply. Special guests, music, and attitude every episode. Past guests include: Jeremy O. Harris, Chelsea Peretti, Hannibal Buress, Keisha Zollar, H Jon Benjamin, Amber Tamblyn, JD Samson, Sanji ...
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A podcast of comedy, interviews, gags, curiosities, laughs, bloopers, boners, cuddling sessions, medical oddities, long stories ending with a funny pun. Think "Prairie Home Companion" with less nose whistling.
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Summer Breezin’ with Shonali Bhowmik
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Mike talks with musician, singer, comedy aficionado Shonali Bhowmik about her new album “One Machine at a Time” Listen to RANDY: a collection of CDs found at a garage sale in Poolesville, Maryland of a self-produced audio memoir put out by a local guy named Randy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Mike interviews 24-year-old musician, artist, and writer Asher White on her latest release, “Home Constellation Study,” her 15th album, and Mike talks about his love and respect for the late artist and writer Joe Brainard. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike Sacks Gives His Former High School’s Commencement Speech
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A mediocrity tells high school graduates to avoid what he did as a youth, and Mike talks with “public relations operative” Phil Elwood about his new book “All the Worst Humans: How I Made News for Dictators, Tycoons, and Politicians”. Sign up for Mike’s newsletter. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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[Encore Episode] Julie Klausner & Billy Domineau
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Mike catches up with an old friend. It goes badly. Mike interviews Julie Klausner, the creator and co-star of “Difficult People,” and co-host of “Double Threat” as well as an interview with Billy Domineau, the author of the “Seinfeld 9/11” script. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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When Mike’s away the Rob will play. Producer Rob Schulte interviews writer and comic Tim Barnes and plays the first chapter of the new audio book he produced, KILL THE RICH. Order: And Here’s the Kicker Mike’s Substack Rob’s Substack Tim’s Website Kill the Rich Audio Book Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Conversations with Authors Adelle Waldman and Evan Waite
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Mike Sacks interviews Adelle Waldman and Evan Waite about their new books, one a novelistic take on contemporary capitalistic culture, the other a throwback to 1970s humor books. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike talks with veteran TV comedy writer Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Maron, Beavis and Butthead, Just Shoot Me) about his new humor essay collection, “A Paper Orchestra” and what it takes to write comedy for a living. Producer Rob talks with Tara Avery of Stacked Deck Press and Soizick Jaffre about Soizick’s new graphic novel, “A Good Sport.” …
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Mike talks with Dan Guterman and Martha Kelly about their now animated Netflix series, Carol & The End of the World. And Mike explains his new multi-level marketing humor school idea. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Welcoming 2024 with an incoherent ramble from a legend
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The great, late Larry King babbles live on air for 30 min. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike Talks About His OCD, OCD, OCD (three is Mike’s magic OCD number) Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Surely, You Can’t Talk about the Movie Airplane! for Over an Hour!
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Surely, You Can’t Talk about the Movie Airplane! for Over an Hour!: Mike Sacks interviews author Will Harris on his new oral history of Airplane!, and with Luisa Colón about her terrific new book, Bad Moon Rising, that took years to find a publisher. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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This Is It: Mike Sacks Talks To Patty Lin About Her Fantastic New Memoir, and Goes Deep About Chris Elliott
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Mike interviews former TV writer Patty Lin about her new memoir, End Credits, and why she left the business, and goes deep about one of his comedic heroes, Chris Elliott Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Better Writer, Better You, Supreme Comedy Writing Contest
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Mike talks with Seph and Lex of the podcast You But Better. Enter the Better Writer, Better You, Supreme Comedy Writing Contest! Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike interviews Bill Hader and writes a story geared to college students! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Randy returns to the podcast to tell us how he’s going to be the next star of Vanderpump Rules, and why he’s not allowed on the newest season. He also complains about Mike Sacks stealing his memoir. Support Vanderpump Robs on Patreon. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Operation BlackBerry with Matthew Johnson
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Director and writer Matthew Johnson discusses his latest movie, Blackberry, and other topics, and Mike sings the praises of his friend, the genius Merrill Markoe. Find all of Mike’s books at MikeSacks.com Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Fonz and the Orphan. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike presents the first chapter from the audio version of “Passing On The Right: The Skippy Batty Battison Story“! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Buzzed with Mike Sacks and David Sedaris
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Mike interviews the great David Sedaris and introduces two new segments: “Forgotten Comedic Gems” (this ep: Jean Shepherd) and “Short Sharp Advice” (this ep: finding a literary agent). Mike also presents the worst jobs to be found in porno films. Find all of Mike’s books at MikeSacks.com This episode was Produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: T…
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Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey and Mike Sacks
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Mike comes clean with his leaked bootleg sex tape and talks to Jack Handey about his books and career. Purchase Jack’s new book Find all of Mike’s books Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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The Mystery of Mastery with Adam Gopnik
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Mike tells two traditional jokes and then interviews Adam Gopnik, author of the new “The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery” – Find more of Mike’s work at MikeSacks.com – This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Seppita Mobile Presents: Sexy NPR Fan Fiction
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Mike reads his NPR sexy fan fiction and interviews two representatives of his brand-new sponsor, Seppita Mobile. Purchase Mike’s books a Mikesacks.com Find out more at SeppitaMobile.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike Sacks Presents: Maryland War of the Worlds!
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Mike Sacks reads his sexual encounter cheat sheet and then shares some crab dip with aliens. Producer Rob Schulte talks with writers Jack Allison and Kate Shapiro about their new book “Kill the Rich.” Buy Mike’s books Pre-order Jack and Kate’s book Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike Sacks is Reconnectin’ with Old Lovers!
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It’s Valentine’s Month and Mike Sacks is achieving his New Year’s resolution of reaching out to past loves to learn from his childish mistakes. Find all of Mike’s new books at MikeSacks.com Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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BONUS: Vanderpump Rules Fan Fiction with Randy S.
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Today’s episode is unique. Author and all-around “ideas man” Randy S. joins producer Rob to talk about his Vanderpump Rules fan fiction, as well as his “amazing” memoir that was found in a box at a Maryland garage sale by Mike Sacks. You can order Randy’s memoir here You can order Stinker Lets Loose! here. Support Vanderpump Robs here. Brought to y…
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Mike Sacks returns! And he’s now a Hostage Negotiator!
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Maryland has always been a hunting ground, and Mike Sacks has been negotiating with criminals since the premiere of Heavy Metal Parking Lot. “Negotiating is a lot like sex,” Mike will often say. “It’s a lot more effective when it ain’t pretty.” One thing that never changes—nobody ever sees him coming. Mike’s new books: RANDY! Stinker Lets Loose Bro…
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Mike Sacks interviews ‘outsider music’ expert and musician Paul Major on the release of his fantastic new book ‘Feel the Music: The Psychedelic Worlds of Paul Major.’ An abundance of rare music clips! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Drew Friedman, a cartoonist, illustrator, author, and son of Bruce Jay Friedman, chats with Mike about his new book Chosen People. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Jack Handey, Danny McBride, and Walton Goggins
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Mike speaks with legendary writer Jack Handey (SNL, “Deep Thoughts”, “The Stench of Honolulu”) about his friendship with Steve Martin, writing for yourself, and about his new book “Please Stop the Deep Thoughts.” Ian Goldstein and Rob Schulte chat with Danny McBride and Walton Goggins about the final season of their show Vice Principals, as well as…
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Author Leslie Kean, Comedian Joe Pera, and A Declassified UFO Vlog
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Mike speaks with Leslie Kean, the author of Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife. Ian Goldstein has a moment with comedian Joe Pera about stand-up and his series at Brooklyn’s Union Hall, “Summer Nights.” Rob stumbles upon a UFO Vlog while hanging out on his stoop. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to …
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STINKER LETS LOOSE! with special guests Alec Berg and Jena Friedman
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Mike Sacks returns from his yearly vision quest to introduce to the world his latest project, STINKER LETS LOOSE! Mike speaks with Seinfeld writer and Silicon Valley producer Alec Berg, and Ian Goldstein speaks with Jena Friedman about comedy’s role in politics. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Ben Schwartz, Caroline Weaver, and Phil Moore
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Mike talks with Ben Schwartz about improv, acting, and hustling; and then speaks with Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise. Ian Goldstein chats with comedian and former Nick Arcade host Phil Moore about a new game show he’s creating. Rob discovers a unique summer camp. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Harrison Scott Key, Marisa Scheinfeld, Christa Renee & Ami Komai
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Writer Harrison Scott Key author of The World’s Largest Man joins the show this week along with Borscht Belt photographer Marisa Scheinfeld, and creators of BrightLite Magazine Ami Komai and Christa Renee. Rob answers some intriguing fan mail. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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This week Rhea Seehorn of Better Call Saul speaks with Mike Sacks about acting techniques for stage and screen and talks character development for her current role as Kim Wexler. We’re also lucky to have an interview with Mike Drucker, the former staff writer for The Tonight Show and currently the co-head writer of the new Netflix series Bill Nye S…
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Rob plays a recording from his days at the University of Kansas. Ian Goldstein talks with Lukas Kaiser a VP Creative Director for Viacom – helping create and oversee branded content for Comedy Central, Spike TV and the soon to be launched Paramount Network This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Mike interviews David Dubos, the director of the upcoming (long-awaited) film about the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. Rob joins a cult. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike interviews author George Saunders about his latest, and first, novel, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” and talks with Miles Kahn of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” Mike discloses a pornographic past.This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike talks with TV historian and canned laughter expert Ben Glenn about the history of the Laff Machine and fake laughter! APPLAUSE! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike tells the ladies the rules they need to know when making love to him, and then talks with his comedic hero Adam Resnick (Late Night with David Letterman, Get a Life, Cabin Boy, Will Not Attend)as well as the musician/songwriter behind his favorite album of 2016, the amazing Adia Victoria! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you…
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Mike gets in touch with yet another girlfriend, his high school prom date who dumped him for another guy. And Mike talks with writer and investigative journalist Jon Ronson about the far right and their hold on American politics. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Mike receives robocalls from his neighbors. Also, Mike talks with comedy legend Paul Feig! For more than an hour! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike talks with Monkee great and early proponent of country rock, MICHAEL NESMITH, about music, comedy, and his involvement in the early years of MTV. Monkee fans rejoice! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike digs down deep into pure comedy gold with Conan and Late Show writer/performer Brian Stack. Also, Larry King and Colonel Sanders babble but hard! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike talks with music and songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot! Mike interviews a shut-in travel guru about recommended vacation destinations. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike Sacks interviews the great Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and Mike reads a pet adoption notice for a demon-possessed pooch. Might you be interested? This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike catches up with an old friend. It goes badly. Mike interviews Julie Klausner, the creator and co-star of “Difficult People,” and co-host of “Double Threat” as well as an interview with Billy Domineau, the author of the “Seinfeld 9/11” script. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Mike interviews writer/director Etan Cohen of “Idiocracy,” “Tropic Thunder,” and “Get Hard.” Paul Lynde gets cheeky. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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Mike talks comedy with Jen Statsky, writer for Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies, Lady Dynamite, and the upcoming fall NBC sitcom, The Good Place, starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell! Producer Rob shares a babbling segment from his days in Kansas, at 33 1/3 speed. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…
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Interview with cartoonist, writer, and creator of Netflix’s “Bojack Horseman,” Lisa Hanawalt. Much is discussed, including a fear of public vomiting. Also . . . rare excerpts from the Tube Bar Tapes, the 1970s crank calls that later influenced the crank calls between Bart and Moe the Bartender on The Simpsons! This episode was produced by Rob Schul…
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Sweet Axl Rose talks dirty and an interview with storyteller extraordinaire Adam Wade, 20-time Moth Slam winner. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy info@thesonarnetwork.com
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