Donna Lynne Champlin is not only Paula on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, but she’s an album-self-producing singer, stage performer and, it turns out, a lover of Steve Martin.  After our discussion, she might be spreading this album to a younger generation.

It’s a first for the podcast – two guests talking about two different albums.  We explore the manifold differences and similarities in the influences on the two guys who bring you Adult Swim’s Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell, and … Continue reading →

It’s time to celebrate!  Episode 200 brings us a guest I’ve been hoping to speak with for years upon years – the fantastic Harry Shearer.  I was honored when he agreed to do the show, and excited to talk a … Continue reading →

Our second time listening to Allan Sherman is brought to you by none other than BoingBoing’s Cory Doctorow.  We talk Canadian comedy, Jewish comedy, rights and permissions, and a host of other things on this super-fun episode.

Thanks to the Million McFly March, I met Jeffrey, who plays George McFly in parts II and III of Back to the Future,  when he generously donated some auction items.  This week, he finally breaks open the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah … Continue reading →

We’ve covered this one before, which is the only reason this non-vinyl release gets a pass – also, it turns out comedian Ray Harrington has a lot of great stuff to say about it.  He also has a movie, Be A … Continue reading →

Would you like to see the moment Firesign became Firesign on paper? How’s about from Phil Proctor’s personal calendar from 1967? Watch this special video episode and do exactly that, or listen if you don’t have the exact same amount … Continue reading →

Brian Clewer ran a radio show in LA for 40 years, exposing Americans to English humor, and bridging the gap for English ex-pats.  He created one compilation LP, and this week I speak with his son about it. Host: Jason Klamm … Continue reading →

Greg Fitzsimmons joins us this week to talk about the first 2000-Year-Old-Man album to feature only the titular character, as well as radio and the Friar’s Club. Host: Jason Klamm Producer: Mike Worden This Week’s Guest: Greg Fitzsimmons fitzdog.

Riley Silverman joins us this week!  She picked – in another first for the show – Phyllis Diller.  Honestly, this album was a delight and I was sad I hadn’t heard it before.  Riley talks about stand-up and seeing Phyllis … Continue reading →