Today being Passover Professor Juskow takes a lesson plan page out of my class and we discuss films released in 1982. Although I think I forgot 1981 hilariously (we'll get back to it) there certainly is a treasure trove to discuss. We'll discuss the hilarious Morgan Fairchild vehicle, The Seduction; the awful sequel to Grease, Grease 2 and the clas…

This week we go down to the West Village to see David Yazbek's new musical, "Dead Outlaw", which is terrific. We also run into my old managing partner from the firm at the play where I have become the Voldemort of the place (as in he who must not be named) - so EPIC. Also, as I go to see my friends Julian and Paul play piano also in the West Villag…

That's right. One hundred years or so ago there were riots right here in River City (downtown Manhattan) over who's theatre had the better production of Hamlet. I only bring it up because it's my new course lecture and well -- it's incredibly hilarious and may make you feel a little better about the world today because nothing seems to change so. .…

Three Presidents past and present came into town this week and I know the first thing you thought of was "how would this affect Dave Juskow of Juskow in the City?" - and I appreciate that. Well, it was a nightmare, as usual. I thought they all hated New York City (except for Clinton), why do they bother me? Anyhoo, that, our friend Marcie coming to…

On today's episode I lecture to my class on the importance of friendship and relationships. I'm worried about this generation of kids not having personal contacts and too much AI. I know it sounds silly but I've been seeing things with newer comics and my students that are worrying signs about the Earth's future. I know, right? But don't worry -- w…

On this week's episode we travel to Connecticut from the City which is a horrible task to have dinner with the great Paul Shaffer only to find out we're not having dinner with the great Paul Shaffer (Spoiler Alert); also another awful dinner at Morso which is just so classic that I keep showing up there; a visit to the Geek Squad trying to sell the…

It's Spring Break again and it's once again time to Paaaarrrty! And, if you're like me that means a nice 6:00 pm reservation at a restaurant and then off to bed with you. But seriously folks. . . Went to dinner 3 times this week and nothing really horrible happened (darn). We did, however, get to burn that restaurant from last week as Evan called t…

This week the director of Clueless & Fast Times at Ridgemont High comes to class to regale us with her incredible stories of how Clueless got made and how a woman in 1982 was able to direct a motion picture; AND, how the book club I joined and left pulled a "Blue Man Group" on me (you'll get it); also, scathing articles on my favorite restaurant, J…

The Carlyle hotel in New York City is a fancy hotel alright -- they have the fruit flavored tootsie rolls at the front desk and let me tell you something -- that's usually only Halloween candy - so that's real class. Also, this week, since I've become a professor, I've started giving notes on friends Stand-Up specials - even when they don't ask. Ca…

As no one in this great nation of ours has the GUTS to release it, I had to take matters into my own hands to see the new Woody Allen movie. Also this week, the continuing pain in the ass literally and figuratively that comes from getting into a car accident that is not your fault; all the women of a certain age that asked me to dance on, ironicall…

Yes, this week I went to see the Broadway musical, Days of Wine & Roses, which leads to the question, why make a musical on Days of Wine & Roses. BUT, I do enjoy complaining so - I like to see everything and it's hard for anything to live up to Back to the Future at this point so. . . Also, this week - a funeral for one of the comedy club owners in…

I got into a fun car accident this week with a crazy guy who didn't want to exchange insurance or involve the police. He said he could fix my car and to prove it he showed me his Home Depot card. WTF!!! Anyway, more on that later -- also the unbelievable Weehawken show at the Elks club and the Weehawken Rockin' Ferry Terminal - again, WTF!!! And, t…

On today's episode - I have a run in with an escaped mental patient on the loose and lose a pair of pants along the way. All in the same week? What a show! Also, how many questions can you answer on my first quiz of the year AND "Hot Dog, the Movie" from 1984 -- should be the worst movie ever made but in a first viewing the cinematography is incred…

On today's episode of Juskow in the City, we head down to West 11th Street in the Greenwich Village twice this week for a restaurant that has been there since 1919 and I've never been to or heard of and yet I was there twice in five days. One of them was to celebrate the G.O.A.T.'s birthday, Dave Attell. Some annoying lady just sat down with us for…

There's nothing worse than horrible stand up comedy (ooops, I forgot about improv) -- well anyway, must we sit through the worst people in stand up to support a friend? That's what happened this week. Also, everyone's favorite, another waiter incident, in which this time instead of bringing back the billfold with change, they told us they ran out o…

Happy New Year everyone and welcome back to an all new year of Juskow in the City and quality podcasting. You're welcome in advance. On this episode we discuss New Year's Eve, of course, at the Comedy Cellar; comedian Rachel Feinstein's Netflix taping; my 70's tap dance teacher's passing; how eating too much at the movies led to a tummy ache like a…

Happy New Year everyone. On this "interim" Juskow in the City we take a look back at 80's syndicated television where every single writer and producer was high as a kite. Clearly. I'll be teaching this this semester at the university so here's a little preview. 😀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In the big year end finale of Juskow in the City, once again we travel to NJ to see my sister play Tree No. 1 in the worst production of the Wizard of Oz since my niece performed it in Junior High. Plus, having to drive through an unforgiving rain storm to get there. Also, my brother-in-law makes experimental Latkes, filming a model's movie, my cle…

Happy Holidays all. On today's episode we once again travel to the Isle of Capri where that one waiter now won't give me any cheese OR wine; I waste an entire day making the stupidest calendar of all time; we head down to the West Village AND the East Village where every restaurant is not made for people over 6 feet or anyone carrying a book bag; a…

Greetings all and happy holidays. On this week's episode we travel to the South Street Seaport for some high flying balloon adventures, then through Staten Island and finally to the mall at 6:00 AM to get those phony Black Friday deals. Also, a review of No Hard Feelings and Are You There God, It's Me Margaret. AND, finally, as usual the New York J…

Today on the podcast Professor Juskow takes a lesson plan page out of my class and we discuss most of the horrid films released in 1980. It's basically to prove my point that most 80's films are awful, besides the Star Wars and a handful that made it out of there. And, of course, don't get me wrong, I love most of them - we all do - but they mostly…

Hello hello my podcast friends. Today on Juskow in the City our seats were worth $1,700 to see Gutenberg the Musical with the great Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells. Was it worth that kind of price? Is anything? Back to the Future came close. Also, the big show at the Public Library (which looking at that statement in print is hilarious) and seeing a s…

Hello all. Welp, I finally did it. I did the Pete and Elda's restaurant down the Jersey Shore XXLarge Pizza Pie eating challenge. I have been waiting 15 years to do it and Thursday was the big day. Can you eat an XXLarge Pie within 30 minutes? If you do you get $1,000,000 (or a free t-shirt, I can't remember which one is the actual prize). Did I fi…

Hello all and on today's podcast, another jaunt into the East Village for me my friend Lara, and for some reason -- her mom. Going to see our great friend Colin Smith perform with his band. I've become one of those big East Village local band kids all of the sudden. I knew I'd become that before I'm 60. We did it!! Also, my neighbor coming over and…

Today in another trials and tribulations of living in NYC podcast, we travel by train to the pinball bar in queens where I get charged for a pineapple juice for the owner's daughter (OMG - I'm still pissed seeing this in print); and a journey down 46th street river to river and the perils along the way. A true 2023 adventure on what 46th Street has…

Hello. This week on Juskow in the City I say NO to a Haunted House in the West Village and YES to a Halloween show in the East Village. The owner of a bar screams at me to dare ask for a Jack Daniels or Budweiser at her bar but then she is found to be drinking it at another. Fun times with Starburns from Community and Louis C.K., the last class of …

Hello all and back from the City of Lights I am. Was it an extraordinary time? Not really, BUT I did get to spend some quality time with Sasha Baron Cohen and Dan Stevens and the legendary Doug Stanhope (not in that order) 😅. And even though I was in L.A. the complaining about restaurants and coffee shops never ends as I actually went into a Pete's…

Let's take a look at this year's television Fall Preview. Our favorite thing -- or at least it used to be when there was greatness. No wonder I haven't wanted to renew Netflix. Also, let's talk a little bit about why Saturday Morning Cartoons were absolutely awful (but also awesome). Mostly cause there was nothing else. 😅 Hosted on Acast. See acast…

Today on the podcast, it is a big night at the snobatorium called The National Arts Center - where they filmed the Woody Allen movie, Manhattan Murder Mystery. That turned into another appearance by everyone's favorite character, Juskadan - who goes with the flow when 2 guys drive up and say, "get in" - ironically, just like another Woody Allen fil…

Well hello there. Interestingly this week I was talking about how I still listen to the radio, which is pretty much just finally going out of business. Then as I was actually cleaning my car, for the first time in almost 7 years, I was thinking of Judge Reinhold cleaning his car in Fast Times at Ridgemont High while they were playing the song, "Rai…

This week another September 11th tragedy. The end of Aaron Rogers. After so much hype, hoopla and fun - especially on this podcast - it all came down to a crashing end and all is lost -- And that's not just for New York Jets fans but everyone who was so pumped up to watch this new tv star and New Yorker do his thing. Sigh. Oh well -- my sister and …

Well this is the week -- will the New York Jets be the fun loving group they appear to be on HBO this year? It all depends on if they win, otherwise, their fun of going to Broadway shows, discovering Leslie Nielsen and loving Goldmember will all be for naught. BUT, for now. . . I went to see Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway this week. Although I'm sure …

Our Season Premiere and we're talking all Back to the Future today after seeing the unbelievable Broadway Show AND beginning my Back to the Future/Time Travel class at the University. Perfect timing. I love it when a plan comes together. Also, a lovely chinese dinner with the Roast Master General, speaking with the writer of Back to the Future, Bob…

This birthday I seemed to spend most of it leaning on people's cars on the city streets tellin' people to get lost. I wish I was kidding but I'm not. How old am I? Also this week, the big birthday show at the Comedy Cellar, which went perfect, until . . .; 4 long nights out which took its toll and most importantly the New York Jets teaching their p…

Well hello there all. On this week's episode I head on another of a series of dates that's more confusing then the next and yet, even though my favorite thing to complain about happened (reaching for the check of course) - there is one of the greatest back stories of all time that's included. So stay tuned. Also, the shoe rack and Warriors movie di…

Hi Everyone. It's almost my birthday and the angst and depression is starting to creep in. Mostly just because, you want to plan a perfect day -- so what's involved? We start with a celebration dinner this week which was far from fun; then a trip to the Yogi Berra Museum, which is ironically on the campus where I teach. And of course more restauran…

Happy August. Today on the podcast it's the Comedy Cellar Sit Down as I was asked to report to "the principal's office" by the owner, manager and comedy booker. Did it end well? Find out by listening to today's episode. Exciting! Also, the Barbie movie and how it helped with a tense situation at the next door coffee shop. And, finally -- what is th…

Heading out of the City this week to perform with Rachel Feinstein at Uncle Vinnie's down the Jersey Shore provided lots of action for the podcast. You know, like the fact that I can get something to eat after midnight BUT you can't do that in NYC anymore. COME ON! The gentleman that turns out to be Andrew Ridgley from WHAM! after the documentary y…

Hi all. Living in NYC isn't that great when it comes to food shopping and Trader Joe's is no exception, or as I like to refer to it as Douche Central. A humidity dehydration splitting headache; the 1988 film Crossing Delancey & a tribute to the villian in the Rodney Dangerfield classic, Back to School, in which I realize, I need to remake. Except I…

Karl Lagerfeld, Funny Girl and an accidental date with a 24 year old boy. One week off and I'm now gay. Hello all and nice to be back after a 4th of July absence. In this extended episode, we review the Broadway shows, Funny Girl & Life of Pi and the hilarious things that happened behind the scenes. ALSO, my new commercial with comedian Mark Norman…

You ever get a new debit card and can't decide where to break it in? I'm still deciding -- three weeks later. I've lost it. Also, walking with a group of strangers and talking to them and they never ask who I am; the magical mystery high school graduation bus tour in jersey; the legendary spring break episode of The Facts of Life; and, as usual, th…

This week I finally bond with the bartender that was making me not want to go into my favorite bar anymore all thanks to my new Octopussy watch. Hmmm. Those two words are even funny in print. Classic. Also, spending all day at the track and dinner with the Mayor of Red Bank, NJ; A big date at the place they notoriously won't give me parmesan cheese…

This week NYC turns into the red planet when the Canadian fires spread all the way down to the Big Apple and -- yay -- we get to wear masks again. Oy. Also, the owner of the NYC Improv's memorial and the near death guest speakers; the crazy waiter at the piano bar restaurant Mimi's and lots of other super fun stuff that only everyone's favorite pod…

On this week's episode we head over the Hudson river to start our new comedy show series in beautiful downtown Rutherford, NJ. I've really made it! Also, my remembrance of the classic Different Strokes episode where Mr. Drummond made me afraid of Harlem. And while we're on the subject, Tom Hanks and Penny Marshal meet on an episode of Bosom Buddies…

Happy Summer everyone. Today on the podcast I plan to have my son drive me up to the bank in my limo and have the manager open the bank for me. You know like in the movie, Catch Me if you Can. AND, since NO ONE knows the reference I'm making -- well that just makes this episode even better, doesn't it? Yes, opening a new bank account and combining,…

This week's episode of Juskow in the City brings us back to the Comedy Cellar in the West Village as Make Them Laugh is a big success (thank god). Also, a new job at Newark Airport may be the funniest thing ever; a nice place to throw up by the Queensboro Bridge; finally a pretty person at the coffee shop and my Optometrist tells me no matter what …

On today's episode - I order sushi from my usual place, unfortunately I find out the next day my usual place has been closed -- so where did it come from? Also, a new idea to get my students to make a pilot for me as one of their assignments - brilliant. And, my doorman thinking I am one smooth dude when it turns out I had ulterior motives for talk…

On this week's episode of Juskow in the City, Juskadan makes a last minute appearance in Coney Island BUT, can he stay in character whilst his driver tries his patience? Also, an awful production of OLIVER! at City Center; bad bartending; restaurants closing early in NYC; the new Tetris movie and trying to take the perfect photo with a hero sandwic…

On today's podcast how to keep a proper British home (in 1910). Also, what is this new strain of weed that makes you crave sugar in its purist form (in 2023). And, what's up with the Broadway musical of Sarah Silverman's play "The Bedwetter" being stuck (in 1983). Oh yeah, and going to your favorite director's house to talk about the holocaust. And…

Juskow in the City takes on a new city this week in Philadelphia. I've always been a proponent that Philadelphia is kinda gross and nothing changed my mind about it. Whatever. Also - the improv group I went to see ("name a person and a time" - "Bill Cosby - 9/11! Go!"); Dinner with Todd Barry and Sarah Silverman and driving past the house I'm alway…