Best Jc Brooks Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 73: Brian Schreck 1:18:34

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Brian Schreck is a saxophonist, music therapist, future funeral director, and damn fine human. His groundbreaking work recording the heartbeats of dying patients has helped open up conversations around expanding the connections between deceased people and the bereaved. Through music and audio, he strives to make dealing with loss and pain just a li…

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Episode 72: Mandy Keathley 1:47:11

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Mandy Keathley screams and dances and flails and sings with style and fury as she commands the stage as the frontwoman for local punks DEADY. Which makes it all the harder to believe that this is her first gig in the driver's seat! A later bloomer than most band folks, she's wasted no time making up for lost time, and DEADY has become a Louisville …

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Episode 71: Todd Hildreth 1:12:50

8M ago1:12:50

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Todd Hildreth is a lynchpin in the Louisville jazz and indie rock scenes, having helped fuse the two together by way of his long and legendary stints in bands like Java Men, King Kong, and Squeezebot. All of which are still performing! His instrumental prowess knows no bounds, and he's just as likely to play a steel drum or keytar as he is a keyboa…

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Venice Tennis Dennis (Dennis Gubbins) 1:22:48

9M ago1:22:48

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Venice denizen Dennis Gubbins joins the gang to talk writing, acting and, you guessed it, Venice. Also, goodbye forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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RE-AIR: Seth Meyers! 1:16:14

10M ago1:16:14

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We'll be back next week with new episodes. Happy New Year! - Seth Meyers sits down with the gang to discuss SNL, Late Night, and why the Boston accent is the funniest in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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RE-AIR: Mike Scully (The Simpsons, Duncanville, Everybody Loves Raymond) 1:39:58

10M ago1:39:58

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From Episode 25! "We love Mike Scully and so will you." Our first visit from legendary comedy writer, Mike Scully! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Merry Christmas, Again! 49:46

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We get the best Christmas gift… Tom Gammill! Goldy warmly embraces Alec’s Piano Man bit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Oye! Oye! Oye! The Big “It’s a Wonderful Life” Podcast 1:03:30

10M ago1:03:30

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The gang discovers a Christmas classic after they recover from the most bizarre photo ever taken of JC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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“C” Is For Planes, Trains and Automobiles 48:34

11M ago48:34

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The gang discusses the Steve Martin/John Candy holiday classic. Goldy gets a major medical diagnosis live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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RE:AIR - Dateline: A Typical Disgusting Display 1:15:08

11M ago1:15:08

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Throwback episode from November 2023: Dateline correspondent, and all-around great guy, Josh Mankiewicz joins the gang to talk true crime, and growing up in a dynastic American family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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A Typical Disgusting Holiday Movie 49:29

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Sans guest, the gang discusses holiday sex, holiday movies, and John Viener’s Grits Carlton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Groff Broadway (Jonathan Groff - Blackish, Conan O'Brien, HIMYM) 1:34:11

11M ago1:34:11

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Legendary writer Jonathan Groff joins the gang to talk about Conan, Black-ish, and a project with Siegfried and Roy that proves sometimes the show mustn’t go on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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LIBERAL BUBBLE 56:01

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Three idiots give insanely wrong predictions on the presidential election. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Analyze Us! (Phil Stark - South Park, Dude, Where’s My Car) 1:28:18

12M ago1:28:18

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Former South Park writer turned therapist, Phil Stark, joins the gang to talk writing, writers, and, most importantly, how to win therapy! https://www.starktalk.net/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578300842?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my…

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Gavage with Chris DeLuca 1:30:42

1y ago1:30:42

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A conversation with an old friend crammed with jokes turns into a comedy foie gras. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ted Jessup! (Family Guy, Late Late Show w Craig Kilborn) 1:39:21

1y ago1:39:21

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Dear friend Ted Jessup joins the gang to talk Kilborn, Family Guy, and Rex Harrison: vigilante. Goldy heads to the blue tent. His return is questionable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Chris Regan (Family Guy, The Daily Show with John Stewart) 1:19:28

1y ago1:19:28

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Modern day Beau Brummell, Chris Regan joins the gang to talk Family Guy, Daily Show, and Oneida County ciders. JC, Goldy, and Alec have yet another SNL therapy session. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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BriTANick!! (Brian McElhaney & Nick Kocher) 1:24:57

1y ago1:24:57

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The comedy duo of Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher join the gang to talk SNL, Always Sunny, and sketch comedy in a Scottish shipping container. Goldy talks Alec off of a ground floor ledge. JC received a "get out of jail free" card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…

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Katie Robbins (Sunny, The Affair) 1:19:11

1y ago1:19:11

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Writer/showrunner Katie Robbins joins the gang to talk about Sunny, The Affair, and how a few words from Goldy changed her life. Alec goes to a Bar Mitzvah and the jokes write themselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Aaron Lee (Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Blockbuster) 1:22:24

1y ago1:22:24

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A colleague and friend Alec and Goldy consider one of the funniest writers ever details his incredible journey from Penthouse to the penthouse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Steve Joe (Ted, Doogie Kamealoha, MD) 1:39:19

1y ago1:39:19

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Writer Steve Joe talks about the Fitzmagic that has enabled him to work in TWENTY writers rooms. Alec tries pot. Goldy goes on a date with Patrick Swayze. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A Nickoll for your Thoughts (David Nickoll) 1:17:54

1y ago1:17:54

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SNL and Kilborn alum Dave Nickoll joins the gang to talk about working on the Olympics with Kevin Hart, and the importance of saying “yes”. Goldy goes on a date with his Mom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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David Pakman Fever 1:22:41

1y ago1:22:41

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YouTube breakout star, political impresario, and JC friend David Pakman patiently attempts to explain to Alec and Goldy how they too can rocket from Massachusetts nobodies to meteoric success See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Libman Boys (Mr. Throwback, Happy Endings) 1:21:20

1y ago1:21:20

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Writers Matthew and Daniel Libman sit down with us and talk Happy Endings, Mr. Throwback, and almost Family Guy. Alec does battle with genetics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Re:Air: John Mulaney!!! 1:54:40

1y ago1:54:40

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A slightly shortened and edited re-air of a past favorite episode from April 2023 - Apex writer/performer John Mulaney talks to the gang about childhood, parenthood, and his new (now old) Netflix special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Dan is My Coe-Pilot! (Dan Coe, Astronomer) 1:19:39

1y ago1:19:39

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Dan Is My Coe-Pilot! : Engaging Johns Hopkins Astronomer, Dan Coe joins the gang to talk black holes, aliens, and comedy. Goldy’s barrier to entry with The Bear is the word ‘chef’. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The Feeblemans 1:08:11

1y ago1:08:11

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A wide-ranging discussion veers wildly on track from a new role for Trump to a potential solution to the political divide to the pleasure of drinking ice-cold potatoes and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Heath Cullens (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, You're the Worst) 1:12:00

1+ y ago1:12:00

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Director Heath Cullens joins the gang to talk Dante, It’s Always Sunny, and the importance of opening shots. Goldy gives Alec the “you’re fine” speech again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mike D! (Aka Mike Desilets - Family Guy) 1:17:31

1+ y ago1:17:31

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Family Guy writer, Mike Desilets talks about growing up in Massachusetts, his road into the writers room, and almost dying on the (softball) mound. Also, the gang reviews Brats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Re-Air: Pete Holmes!! 2:05:32

1+ y ago2:05:32

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Throwback episode from August 2022: Goldie basks in the glow of his recent acting triumph, and the gang talk to genius comic Pete Holmes. Almost everyone cries. Cry with your friends, Family Guy's Alec Sulkin, Julius "Goldy" Sharpe & Janice Cruz Brooks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

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Going Deep 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

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Now guestless, and with nothing to lose before a week-long break, the gang delves deep into the scariest realm: themselves. Goldy and Alec achieve gift dètente. JC forces the new "Speedround" segment onto the guys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 70: Kathryn Brooks 1:16:38

1+ y ago1:16:38

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Kathryn Brooks is a Louisville singer-songwriter whose lived experiences in places like California, Pennsylvania, and New York City have informed her lyrics and music. She inserted herself into the local music scene in 2020 after moving back here because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and very quickly surrounded herself with supportive friends and music…

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Sound the Alarm! We Got Stu Brooks! 1:15:47

1+ y ago1:15:47

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The gang opens Pandora's Box by inviting JC's husband and bassist/music producer extraordinaire, Stu Brooks, onto the pod for a Brooks Family takeover episode. Alec gets knocked off the top of a particular mountain, Goldy tries to pick a fight w Alec’s dad & JC introduces a new segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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Artie Johann! (Family Guy) 1:30:01

1+ y ago1:30:01

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Family Guy writer Artie Johann joins the gang to talk about baseball, pizza, and a near-invite to Vegas. Goldy goes all out for a Toyota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 69: Jon Cherry 1:26:16

1+ y ago1:26:16

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Jon Cherry is a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer with a gift of gab and a sense of adventure. He landed in Louisville after being brought up on various Air Force bases and experienced a rather atypical educational situation through his teenage and college years before diving into music and finally photojournalism. Oh and hey he and JC both worke…

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Jon Rineman (Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon) 1:25:51

1+ y ago1:25:51

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Tonight Show writer Jon Rineman joins the gang for Johnny Jokes, and talks about a phone call with Jay Leno that changed his life. Goldy hopes his friends don’t get along. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 68: Noam Blitzer 1:17:00

1+ y ago1:17:00

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Noam Blitzer is the chef/owner of Meesh Meesh Mediterranean restaurant in Louisville's NULU neighborhood. He's also contributed his culinary talents to local places like Red Hog and Wiltshire on Market as well as restaurants in Boston, South Carolina, and more. As far as we can tell, he's the first professional chef to ever appear on this very podc…

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We Got ‘im Again! (Craig Kilborn) 1:27:57

1+ y ago1:27:57

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Natural host, Craig Kilborn returns to the show to talk about entrée etiquette, his happy childhood, and his beloved Timberwolves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 67: Mark Evans 1:17:35

1+ y ago1:17:35

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Mark Evans is the co-owner of Louisville music venue Whirling Tiger and produces concerts around town with his promotional company Pretty Good Concerts. Originally from Owensboro, KY, Mark eventually landed in Louisville by way of Lexington's music scene, and he's been bringing top notch bands here ever since. His dog Bobby Sparkles came along for …

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Matt Selman (The Simpsons, Seinfeld) 1:22:56

1+ y ago1:22:56

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Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman’s incredible luck finally runs out as he finds himself a guest on the podcast to talk Boston, Seinfeld, and the bitter Simpsons/Family Guy feud. Goldy wants to see your bank account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Kate Walsh! 1:23:53

1+ y ago1:23:53

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Legitimate star and good person, Kate Walsh, joins the gang to talk Broadway, Arizona, and Grey’s Anatomy. Goldy beta-tests GTA VI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bowe Knows Goldy (Travis Bowe - Family Guy) 1:27:54

1+ y ago1:27:54

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Family Guy writer Travis Bowe joins the gang to talk baseball, push-ups, and rice. Goldy has his “flu game”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 66: Alex Rickel 1:39:56

1+ y ago1:39:56

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Alex Rickel is a mad scientist and plays one on T.V. Or Some Thing like that. He currently fronts the psychedelic rock quartet Future Killer, and JC wonders if that was a good enough description of the band. A great bass player, song writer, visual artist, and forward thinker, Alex has had a huge impact on the Louisville arts and music scenes in hi…

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Along Came A Schneider 1:28:57

1+ y ago1:28:57

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Lew Schneider returns to the show for Johnny Jokes, Top 5, and more stories from his long career. Goldy and Alec have an 11am lunch in Vegas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 65: Jeff Komara 1:34:31

1+ y ago1:34:31

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Jeff Komara is the proprietor of one of the coolest vintage shops in town, or really anywhere: Fat Rabbit! He also beats the hell out of the drums in the experimental noise rock ensemble Copiers. And he drums left-handed, which is a far bigger deal to JC than it really should be. He sat down with JC to talk about Shawn Kemp, Kurt Vonnegut, chairs, …

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Arthur Meyer! (Jimmy Fallon) 2:01:13

1+ y ago2:01:13

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Writer/performer Arthur Meyer joins the gang to talk about his time on The Tonight Show, and why he’s so comfortable being naked. Tom Gammill makes a big career move. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 64: Kiana Del 1:07:39

1+ y ago1:07:39

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Kiana Del fronts the soulful septet Kiana & the Sun Kings, singing songs with a vocal style inspired by Erykah Badu, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and more, but one that is uniquely her own. A Carolton, KY, transplant, she found a path to music through college, and quickly inserted herself into the Louisville music scene. And hey! She's also an educ…

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The Blecchfast Club 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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JC invites the gang back to The Breakfast Club. Surely, these three Gen X’ers will be on the same page about this 80’s classic, right?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 63: William Benton 1:17:17

1+ y ago1:17:17

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William Benton is one hell of a guitar player. But also wait! What's that?! Bass too?! YES. He has spent years honing his songwriting craft, which can be heard most recently with his project Cat Casual and the Final Word and on the soundtrack to the documentary 'Ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel'. He's also a tour guide at that legendary landmark. He sat…

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Samata Narra 1:40:58

1+ y ago1:40:58

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“Dads” and “Making History” exec, Samata Narra joins the gang to talk TV, soccer, and growing up in Kentucky. JC, Goldy, and Alec feel some kinda way about Caitlin Clark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.