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Comedian Mo Fry Pasic wants to know: how’d you get your act together? Every week, Mo is interviewing one of today's most captivating entertainers about their creative process. Listen in as writers, directors, and performers like Julio Torres, Sudi Green, and Demi Adejuyigbe reflect on their careers, the projects that mean the most to them, and why they make their art. A Good Get and Disco Nap Co-Production.
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One of Us with Fin and Chris

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Our world is a hot mess, so Fin Argus and Chris Renfro are setting out in a rocket ship to explore queerer pastures. Hop in as they journey through the great unknown with a new guest, in a new universe, every week—and build an intergalactic Best Friend Force along the way. Guests include: Mano Agapion, Joel Kim Booster, Sherry Cola, Margaret Cho, E.R. Fightmaster, Angela Giarratana, Roz Hernandez, Oscar Montoya, Amy Schneider, and Johnny Sibilly. Wherever you go, there's One of Us. A Good Ge ...
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The common denominator in Kimia Behpoornia's career is fun, and she's pursued it everywhere from her childhood math classes to some of TV's most beloved comedy series. This week, she joins Mo to reflect on her creative collaborations with her wife and her best friend, how she navigated being a queer kid—even before she had the language to express i…
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Before we begin our next season, we've got something to address. Or rather, someone... Mo Fry Pasic joins Fin and Chris to hash out the matter of "the curse." Never forget! Mo's on Instagram @meauxpas. Take a tour with Mo, Fin, and Chris to the Ancient Olympics here. And make sure you're subscribed to their show Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic. Th…
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Jack Lawler (Work Retire Die, Host of The Daily Friday) has never seen "Yellowstone" but he rewrote it and we read his script.Enjoy Jack's script, Yellowstone and network television talk, and more! Then some Before & Afters, Build the Perfect Movie, and more!Kyle and Jack are joined by Todd Sklar! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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The rapture is coming and there are signs all around us: flaming trees, slides to the left, and the prescient voice of Britney Spears. Or, wait—that’s just this week’s episode of One of Us. It’s a new day on a new planet with a new recruit: Shakira Ja’nai Paye! Topics may include: political astrology, microgenerational Disney stars, the seeds of ou…
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For filmmaker and choreographer Sarah Friedland, screenwriting is a movement notation practice—one where she foregrounds bodies and cameras rather than dialogue. This week, she joins Mo to discuss the fifteen-year journey to her critically acclaimed feature debut Familiar Touch, what it was like to craft a "coming of old age" film, and how she's le…
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The pope of podcasting has come to bless the show. Will Chris and Fin abstain from evil thoughts? Or drag Paul F. Tompkins down with them?! To the Arctic we gooooo! Topics may include: the feeling of a city, getting duped by AI, pr*dators in nature; pr*dators in society, mind control, bus control, unorthodox currency exchanges, and—yet again—a myth…
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For Rashawn Nadine Scott, an hour spent with second graders is as creatively fulfilling as an hour spent on stage. This week, she joins Mo to discuss her recent foray into the classroom, how she contends with artistic funks, and why she meets every opportunity—from one-night-only musicals to long-running D&D games—by asking: "Why not me?" Follow Ra…
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Some might call it "just Niagara Falls," but to our latest recruit Alex Song-Xia, it's the First Part of Canada. Join us up North as we meet Alex... and an unexpected fellow traveler. Topics may include: listening to Al Pacino's voice at a faster-than-recommended speed, the art of dentistry, himbo Brendan Fraser, friendship tests, being a kid on 9/…
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Leah Knauer has never seen Wall-E, but she rewrote it and we read her script! Hear Leah's full take on one of Kyle's favorite movies. The robots, check. The people, sort of. Do the performances live up to Leah's script? We talk Pixar, Leah drops her INCREDIBLE Sydney Sweeney impression, and more! Come see Kyle in New York City from September 4-14th…
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Growing up, E.R. Fightmaster had to build their identity from scratch. Now, they're giving a new generation of queer youth a foundation for seeing—and becoming—themselves. For our season premiere, E.R. joins Mo to discuss why they see joy as a subversive act; how they balance the systemic and the personal in their work; and the power of Russian lit…
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Fin and Chris are BACK to searching the universe for new recruits to their Best Friend Force. And their latest target is none other than their Queer As Folk co-star Jesse Kames Keitel. Join them on an improvised, fully sound-designed, always unpredictable tour through space and time! Topics may include: Log-forward interior design, bivalve molluscs…
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River Butcher has never seen Oldboy, but he rewrote it and we read his script! Does River nail the movie? That's up to you to decide. An episode of absolutely beautiful chaos as we take on River's script, talk about what Kyle might or might not remember about Oldboy (including if he's seen it?), play some games, and generally just goof around. Kyle…
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On Tuesday, September 2, the One of Us rocket ship will be landing BACK on your podcast feed for Season Two! Buckle up for another round of Kool-Aid, chaos, and community with an all-new group of Best Friend Force recruits. ⁠⁠⁠(Seriously, this group is STACKED...) So make sure you're subscribed, and while you're at it, leave us a rating and review—…
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Dan O'Sullivan has never seen The White Lotus, but he rewrote it and we read his script! Host of the "The Outfit!" on Headgum, Dan joins Kyle to talk The White Lotus, and what he figures it's probably about. Does Dan nail the rich-people-vibe of the show? Joined by White Lotus viewer Lindsay Adams, we break down Dan's script, Lindsay tries very har…
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Ify Nwadiwe has never seen "Twin Peaks" but he rewrote it, and we read his script. LIVE from The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, California! A clip from our recent live Never Seen It. Keeping the David Lynch train rolling, Ify Nwadiwe... NAILS the vibe. With a cast of Joel Kim Booster, Bailey Norton, Johnny Pemberton, Mo Fry Pasic, and host Kyle Ay…
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Kel Cripe has never seen Twin Peaks, but they rewrote it and we read their script! The Lynchian vibes are palpable as Kel drops their take on Twin Peaks. Enjoy Kel's script, a bunch of games, David Lynch chat, and more! Kyle and Kel are joined by the rest of Kel's sketch group "Babe Motel," Haley Stiel and Avery Girion. Go see Kyle in Charlotte nex…
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Kyle Prue has never seen "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," but he rewrote it and we read his script! Does he nail the good? Can he figure out the bad? Will he omit the ugly? Enjoy Kyle's script, getting to know him better with our NewlyGuestGame, and more! Kyle and... Kyle are joined by Kevin Sullivan! Please come out to our live show THIS SATURDA…
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Joe Kwaczala has never seen American Pie, but he rewrote it and we read his script! I can whole-heartedly say this is one of the most accurate scripts this podcast has ever spawned. For good and for pie. Joe's script nails the turn of the century raunchy comedy trend. So, if that's not your thing, verbiage-wise, just know it's coming. Joe and Kyle …
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We're off for the next few weeks, but you've got everything you need to keep your creative process going! Whether you're on the road, by a body of water, or camped out next to your apartment's A/C (which... check for black mold, please), our back catalogue is waiting for you. We'll be back with all-new episodes in September. We love you, you're per…
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Patrick Noth has never seen The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but he rewrote it and we read his script! The brothers, the princess, the historically accurate accents. It's all there. How close does Patrick get to the real movie? Enjoy his script, and we talk about Patrick growing up the son of a film critic! Plus some games, and more! Patrick and Kyle a…
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We’re celebrating this week as we welcome comedians Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya to Good Get! The hosts of the internet’s ONLY drag race podcast join Mo to discuss their on-air rapport, the liberatory power of drag alter egos, and the importance of finding someone who shares your type of freak. Make sure you’re following Mano and Oscar over on th…
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This just in from the Best Friend Force: Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya are joining our podcast network! Starting next week, their show Drag Her! (the internet's ONLY drag race podcast) will be joining One of Us and Mo Fry Pasic's show Worse Than You over at Good Get. To celebrate, we’re dropping a very special Drag Her! episode on the One of Us fe…
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Josh Gondelman has never seen Frozen, but he rewrote it and we read his script. A very Boston take on the Disney classic. We read Josh's script, talk about Disney's classics, old and new, and more! Some games, some chat, all fun. Kyle and Josh are joined by Lindsay Adams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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All it takes is one spark of inspiration to set a creative process in motion. And this week, to celebrate our one-year anniversary, a single question is all that we have to guide us. Listen in as Mo draws on techniques they find useful in their own creative process to answer it, including the spiritual practice of tarot. If you've enjoyed even one …
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We've made it to the end of our first season! We've traveled from the edges of the universe to the Earth's core, sipped gallons of Kool-Aid, and assembled an unstoppable group of friends (and foes). And we've met YOU! To celebrate, we're making one last pit stop to Provincetown, to meet—who else—Ryan O'Connell. We'll be back in early fall with an a…
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Maggie Mae Fish has never seen "The West Wing" but she rewrote it, and we read her script. We get right into things with Maggie, who takes on Sorkin and "The West Wing" with her incredibly accurate portrayal of government how is should be. After her script, we play some games, talk some Sorkin, and more! Maggie and Kyle are joined by Will Reese and…
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Murder mysteries. Card games. Late night comedies. This week, we're exploring Jo Firestone's creative playground! She joins Mo to discuss why she loves starting new projects just as much as finishing them, how she avoids getting bitter, and the ritual of watching Love Island. Her new novel Murder on Sex Island is out now! Make sure to pick up a cop…
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Pride Month? We don't know her. The Best Friend Force is recruiting only cis, straight, white men who have wives now. And this week, Alex Lewis has bravely stepped forward. Topics may include: poison ivy, Hooters, big hairy dogs, glass ceilings, Pawn Stars, The Music Man (reprised), and plop plops. Alex is on Instagram @i8athumbtack. You can catch …
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Director Anu Valia has a knack for staying present, whether she's on set for a hit comedy series or in post-production on one of her films. This week, she joins Mo to discuss finding the feeling in every scene, trusting outside voices, and looking to other art forms for inspiration. Anu's on Instagram @anuvalia. Her feature film We Strangers is in …
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We're going on an animated adventure this week with our friend Betsy Sodaro! We're talking cartoons, video games, and voice acting—and asking the question on everyone's minds: what's the worst thing Betsy's heard through the IRL wall that she shares with Chris? Topics may include: KATSEYE, Hallmark movies, a slapstick performance of Hamlet, a chees…
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It's All Games Day! Kyle is joined by Tyler Jackson, Jay Light, and Joe McAdam to play some movie games. Before & Afters, KyleDad, Build the Perfect Movie, Character Card Head, and, I am sorry, but the return of Simulthemeous, the simultaneous TV show theme guessing game. Also a taste of the return of Character Study! We debate the favorite movies …
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What happens when your creative outlet becomes a career? It’s a question that comedian Devon Walker has navigated ever since being cast on SNL. He joins Mo this week to discuss his journey to 30 Rock, how he’s let go of audience expectations, and why he’d rather hear about your job than talk about his. Devon’s on Instagram @internetdevon. You can h…
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Angela Giarratana joins us to celebrate our one-year anniversary on an all-inclusive, off-brand Disney cruise! This special episode was recorded live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, with live sound design and an IRL audience. Stay tuned for a full video version of the episode—and more live shows! Want to help us celebrate a …
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Lindsay Adams has never seen "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," but she rewrote it. Lindsay finally slides over to the writer's seat! Enjoy her script, that is definitely not more a script for "Lost in Translation." Kyle and Lindsay are joined by Bailey Norton Go see Kyle in Philadelphia this month, Charlotte in August, and New York in Septem…
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Josh Sharp has just begun rehearsals for his Off-Broadway debut. It’s billed as a solo show, but technically, Josh has a scene partner: a 2,000-slide PowerPoint presentation. He joins Mo this week to discuss what it's been like to find synchronicity with a slideshow, how theater feels different from any film or TV set he’s worked on, and why he's r…
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Oh, Best Friend Force! Chris had a whirlwind night at the Tonys, Fin’s album release is just around the corner, and The Traitors Season 4 cast is official. So rather than traveling anywhere this week, we’re inviting you onto the rocket ship for a catch-up! Topics may include: Broadway nights, devil’s plans, Playboy models, Survivor legends, Teletub…
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Ali Macofsky has never seen The Lord of the Rings, but she rewrote it and we read her script! Ali knows SOME stuff, and surprisingly the specific name 'Bilbo Baggins,' but what else? When do the hobbits reach Amsterdam? NOTE: This was recorded over TWO recording sessions. First, we talk Lord of the Rings and play games, then Ali returned to the stu…
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Joel Kim Booster knows the power of pining: if there’s even a chance that a script he loves can be produced, he’ll work tirelessly on it. But you won't find him waiting around for a yes—for every project he has in development, he's already drafting another. This week, he joins Mo to discuss how he reverse-engineered self-confidence on stage, what i…
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Meatball may be an internationally renowned drag performer, but this week, we're keeping things local with a trip to an Encino Strip Mall. And if you're not ready for a raucous and highly censorable adventure, then you can [BLEEEEEEEEEP]. Topics may include: ice water, hot takes, bleeped takes, Bat Girl, a call for true equality, Law & Order, axe t…
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Rebecca Weiser has never seen Sideways, but she rewrote it and we read her script! Was there a f*cking merlot?! Enjoy Rebecca's take on what she's pretty sure Sideways probably is, and some games and more! Kyle and Rebecca are joined by Sammy Mowrey! Come out to PHILLY on June 27 & 28 and see Kyle's standup hour about living with chronic pain! Come…
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Vico Ortiz sees their career as a relationship. And they're putting in the work to keep it from becoming toxic. That means pursuing projects that feel aligned with their values, invite them to hone new skills, and fulfill their spirit—like their new solo show Rise of a King. This week, they join Mo to discuss their experience writing both English a…
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Demi Adejuyigbe is a renaissance man, and this week, he’s excelling in a new field: entrepreneurship. Join us as we wade past the roulette tables and through the smoke-filled halls of his children’s-only casino to recruit him for the Best Friend Force! Topics may include: Ask Jeeves, Peppa Pig, January Jones, Shirley Temple, Percy Jackson (the text…
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Mike Drucker has never seen Ford v. Ferrari, but he rewrote it and we read his script! There's cars! There's... Henry Ford! There's... David... Ferrari? Enjoy Mike's take on what he thinks Ford v. Ferrari probably is. And check out Mike's new book, "Good Game, No Rematch: A Life Made of Video Games" wherever you get books! We talk video games, play…
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Sometimes the most meaningful art exists in the interstices, where a blank canvas becomes a space that's separate from work or family or the churn of everyday life. And this week, we're celebrating this type of art with a very special guest: Mo's sibling Anna Pasic. Listen in as Mo and Anna discuss removing urgency from their art, what mutual aid h…
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Splish splash! This week, we're headed to an illustrious water park to meet our latest recruit: comedian Tim Murray. Topics may include: RVs, witches, cursed TikTok algorithms, drag king names, Cedar Point, Kingda Ka, husbands who aren't cousins, cousins who aren't husbands, and the return of the Mormon wives and their secret lives. Tim is on TikTo…
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Gabe Gibbs has never seen Million Dollar Baby, but he rewrote it, AND some original music for it! Gabe brings his full keyboard in studio and serenades us with what he's pretty sure Million Dollar Baby is about. PLUS we play, folks, a thirty minute edition of Character Card Head Guessing Game the Game. Has there ever been a more this-podcast episod…
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Ronald Young Jr. is building his career in audio the same way that he'd like to build a house: with care, intentionality, and a strong foundation. And with each project that he releases, he wants listeners to hear that he's making progress. This week, he joins Mo to discuss how he approaches his critically acclaimed podcasts like Weight For It, the…
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Who but Oscar Montoya could make a heap of outdated appliances, fabric scraps, and broken glass a destination? This week, our dear friend makes his long-awaited One of Us debut, for an episode that sounds much better than it smells. (Seriously, you might wanna take a deep breath before you hit play...) Topics may include: Drag Race Mandela effects,…
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Jacquis Neal has never seen 12 Angry Men, but he rewrote it and we read his script! The men... they're angry. But you'll never guess how many of them there are. Folks who've seen it, how close was this? NOTE: There is some wild leaf blowing happening right outside the studio. I thought I cleaned out the sound in post but there might be some lingeri…
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