Best Sam Snelling Podcasts (2025)

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Ecclesial Culture-Craft :: Patristic Biblical Theology, with Stephen Presley 44:06

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In the West, the term "God" has become virtually a placeholder, a moniker kept pristinely vacant. Even Christians have been known to treat the scriptures as butterflies to pin, probe and prod, comb and codify, until some "value" can be extracted. For the Church Fathers, things worked differently. They came to scripture armed with convictions about …

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Comedian Steven Marshall (Ep. 71) 45:33

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Comedian Paul Farahvar interviews other creatives and comedians who stay up lateBy Paul Farahvar

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Episode 184: Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton Interview 1:02:02

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Episode 184: Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton Interview Welcome to this month’s after-show interview with Brian Singleton and Jim Brandon. You heard their hilarious pilot Humans of the Americas last week on Dead Pilots Society. You may know Brian and Jim from their work on Mixed-ish (ABC), Black Monday (Showtime), Arrested Development (Netflix), or th…

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Episode 183: Humans of the Americas Written by Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton 1:01:55

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Episode 183: Humans of the Americas Written by Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton This month’s dead pilot is Humans of the Americas by Jim Brandon and Brian Singleton, whose credits include Animal Control (FOX), Mixed-ish (ABC), Black Monday (Showtime), and Arrested Development (Netflix). Here’s the logline: A single camera comedy set in a small town ne…

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Comedian Jake Snell (Ep. 70) 40:37

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Comedian Paul Farahvar interviews Comedian Jake Snell about comedy and being a night owlBy Paul Farahvar

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Comedian Sam Rocha (Ep. 69) 44:04

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Sam RochaFollow her at @samhandleyrocha everywhereSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at @DryBarComedy and my latest special "Middlewestern, Midd…

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Comedian Vince Carone (Ep. 68) 48:33

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Vince CaroneFollow him at @vincecarone everywhere and check out his website www.vincecarone.com for info on his specials and tour datesSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar spe…

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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview 1:11:26

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Episode 182: David S. Rosenthal Interview In this after show for The Cheap Seats, Andrew sits down with writer David S. Rosenthal, whose career spans some of television’s most iconic series. Andrew and "Rosie" go way back to their days at summer camp, and their longtime friendship adds a personal dimension to this conversation. Rosenthal’s career t…

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal 41:29

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Episode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose worl…

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Comedian Alex Dragicevich (Ep. 67) 49:07

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Comedian Alex Dragicevich (Ep. 67) by Paul FarahvarBy Paul Farahvar

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Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview 1:06:00

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Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview This after-show episode dives deeper into Here She Lies with its creator, Gracie Glassmeyer. If you heard the table read of this dark, twisty pilot, you probably have questions—like why Seth can’t leave his house, or why Talia has been spying on Amber’s stepmom. Gracie shares the answers, along with her uniq…

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Episode 179: Here She Lies Written by Gracie Glassmeyer 54:38

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Episode 179: Here She Lies Written by Gracie Glassmeyer Welcome to Dead Pilots Society, the podcast that takes comedy pilots from A-list writers that were sold and developed at networks and streamers but never produced, and gives them the table reads they never got to have. This episode features a pilot from Gracie Glassmeyer. Gracie has written fo…

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The Age of Hitler, with Alec Ryrie 44:06

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For centuries, the lodestone of the West's moral compass pointed to Jesus. Today, it points away from Hitler. That shift from a positive to a negative moral touchstone can be seen in popular culture's panoply of dark lords—Darth Vader, Sauron, Voldemort—each a rather unsubtle echo of Hitler himself. Join Sam Fornecker for a conversation with Alec R…

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Comedian Drew Frees 43:14

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Comedian Paul Farahvar talks to Comedian Drew Frees on this week's episode of Why Are You Awake!By Paul Farahvar

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Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head) 1:02:22

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Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head) In this after-show interview, Andrew sits down with longtime writing partners Chris Marcil and Sam Johnson. Friends and collaborators, Marcil and Johnson share some incredible stories from their decades in the business. They talk about ho…

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Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater 49:50

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Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater We have such a great dead pilot for you this month. It's called Blessed and Highly Favored. It’s a hilarious comedy about a rookie pastor struggling to keep her progressive Baptist church afloat while dealing with megachurch competition, financial …

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Comedian Patti Vasquez (Ep. 65) 41:22

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Comedian Patti Vasquez (Ep. 65) by Paul FarahvarBy Paul Farahvar

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Hamish Blood: ADHD, Bogan Life, and Māori Pride 11:31

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🧠🎸 What do ADHD, heavy metal music, and Māori culture have in common? In this clip from our full episode with Hamish Blood — a proud bogan from New Zealand 🇳🇿 — we explore how all three come together in one powerful story. Hamish talks about living with ADHD, thinking differently, and why heavy metal music helps him feel focused and free. 🎶⚡ He als…

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Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview 1:13:16

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Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview In this month’s after-show interview, Andrew chats with Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) about their pilot How to Get Over Bryan Byers. The pair share the real-life inspiration behind the show — yes, …

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Comedian Jeanie Doogan (Ep. 64) 44:20

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Comedian Paul Farahvar talks to fellow creatives, comedians and nightowls about being up lateBy Paul Farahvar

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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell 54:11

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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell (Recorded Live at the Elysian Theater) This month on Dead Pilots Society, we’re bringing you How To Get Over Bryan Byers, a hilarious comedy pilot from Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian). The show follows two former enemies, An…

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Comedian Ali Clayton (Ep. 63) 38:16

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Comedian Paul Farahvar talks to other comedians and night owlsBy Paul Farahvar

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Life as a Tattooed Metal Vocalist & Proud NZ Bogan! 🖤🏍️ - Clips 11:08

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🎤💥 Jolene Tempest: Life as a Tattooed Metal Vocalist & Proud NZ Bogan! 🖤🏍️In this clip, we meet Jolene Tempest—tattoo artist, heavy metal vocalist, and proud New Zealand bogan. 🤘🔥 She shares what it's like being a woman in the metal scene, why she loves tattoos and motorcycles, and how she stays true to herself in a world that doesn’t always get it…

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Comedian Gwen Rose (Ep. 62) 45:03

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Gwen RoseFollow Gwen at @princessgwenrose on IGSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at @DryBarComedy and my latest special "Middlewestern, Middle …

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Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) 47:34

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Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this after-show interview, Andrew talks with writer/producer Austen Earl about his pilot Letters to Beyoncé, inspired by his own mom. Austen shares how he went from a tiny town in Vermont to a Hollywood writing career—with a surprising assist from …

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Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) 53:44

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Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austin Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this episode of Dead Pilots Society, we bring you a heartfelt and hilarious pilot from Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together, About My Father). The script, Letters to Beyoncé, tells the story of a middle-aged schoolteacher in rural…

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Sam Sheppard - Imperial Slave - Sinate - 8 Foot Sativa - Kultura Incident Clips 11:29

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The Sam Sheppard Podcast episode explores the authentic world of Kiwi heavy metal musicians, with raw stories straight from the underground metal scene. Join Sam Sheppard—frontman of Imperial Slave and a true icon of “bogans of NZ and heavy metal”—as he shares honest conversations about the history of bogan identity in Aotearoa, the rise of bands l…

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Spent Years Studying Bogans Dave Snell on Bogans of New Zealand - Kultura Incident Clips 17:24

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This channel contains podcast clips from Kultura Incident Podcast.Watch the full episode here @KulturaIncident https://youtu.be/5kRqbk02X3c?si=YldscOuXIhzCxPA-

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Beyond Stereotypes Sam Leamy Talks Autism and Artistic Expression - Kultura Incident Clips 17:06

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This channel contains podcast clips from Kultura Incident Podcast.Watch the full episode @KulturaIncident https://youtu.be/0zMdZDxdz0k?si=Vp7d2fOHQxSfRxsW

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Episode 172: Lauren Herstik Interview (American Vandal, Pearson) 1:10:44

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In this after-show episode of Dead Pilot Society, we're joined by writer Lauren Herstik, who brought us Camp Friends — a pilot that's had more lives (and deaths) than most scripts could dream of. This one has everything: clown camp trauma, projectile vomit over a salad bar, surrealist puberty freakouts, and a long, winding journey through the chaot…

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Episode 171: Camp Friends Written by Lauren Herstik (American Vandal, Pearson) 44:42

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This month, we have a fantastic dead pilot, Camp Friends, written by Lauren Herstik. You may know Lauren as a writer on American Vandal and Pearson. Camp Friends is about best friends who spend every summer at Camp Wigeon. This is their CIT (counselor-in-training) year, the last before becoming counselors, and the last chance to have the best summe…

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Comedian Joey Villagomez (Ep. 61) 41:27

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Joey VillagomezFollow joey at @Joeydaclown and on IG at @joeydaclown Sign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at @DryBarComedy and my latest special "…

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Comedian Paul Ollinger (Ep. 60) 41:37

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Comedian Paul Farahvar interviews other comedians and night owls about being up late and being a creative.By Paul Farahvar

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Comedian Ben Noble (Ep. 59) 43:25

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Comedian Ben Noble joins host Paul Farahvar on this week's podcastBy Paul Farahvar

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Episode 170: Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero Interview (Another Period) 1:06:25

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This is the After Show episode for Buffalo Tens featuring Andrew’s interview with Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). It’s also our last episode of MaxFunDrive 2025. If you haven’t joined, boosted or upgraded yet, what are you waiting for?! You’re reading the show notes! You’re obviously a fan! Go to maximum fun.org/join right now! …

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Episode: 169: Buffalo Tens Episode 2 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period) 33:04

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MaxFunDrive 2025 continues with a second episode of Buffalo Tens from Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). Fox liked this show about two Matchmakers from Hell in Buffalo, New York enough to order a second episode from Riki and Natasha. And then they passed, but we have revived it and are bringing it to you here!Remember, this is the …

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Episode 168: Buffalo Tens Episode 1 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period) 36:23

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You can support Dead Pilots Society and get access to all of our bonus content, and the bonus content from every other Maximum Fun show, by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. And if you're already a member, first of all - thank you!, you can upgrade or boost your membership and get some cool gifts. Go to maximumfun.org/join now!…

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Comedian Raanan Hershberg 47:04

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Raanan HershbergFollow Raanan on IG at @raanancomedy or on YT @RaananHershberg Check out his new podcast Your Favorite Movie SucksSee him live: punchline.live/raananSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/…

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Mark Mundell on The Power of Heavy Metal Spirit | FVKVSHIMA and PLANET of the DEAD 15:21

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This channel contains podcast clips from Kultura Incident Podcast.Watch full epsiode here @KulturaIncident https://youtu.be/VfpXfOzome4?si=nO2ysACzJqxWpyaI

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Comedian Carter Dockerty (Ep. 57) 40:21

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Comedian Carter Dockerty joins jost Paul Farahvar to talk shopBy Paul Farahvar

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Nick Granville and New Zealand Blues - Kultura Incident Clips 11:54

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This channel contains podcast clips from Kultura Incident Podcast.Watch full episode here @KulturaIncident https://youtu.be/eldCsBOeCUw?si=HVQ30BXSD5bbByYV

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Episode 167: John Enbom Interview(Party Down, Veronica Mars) 1:17:37

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We have another live show coming up soon. It’s on Sunday March 16th at 2:00 and at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, and we will be reading not one but two episodes of a hilarious dead pilot or I guess a dead show, written by and starring the incredible Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero. Riki and Natasha co-created and starred in the Comedy Centr…

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Comedian Adam Mamawala (Ep. 56) 42:53

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Comedian Adam Mamawala joins Paul Farahvar on Why Are You Awake PodcastBy Paul Farahvar

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Episode 166: Rich Dan Poor Dan written by John Enbom (Party Down, Veronica Mars)) 45:42

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John also wrote on Veronica Mars, iZombie, and Benched. This pilot has that unique Enbom touch. Rich Dan, Poor Dan was recorded live in front of an audience at the Elysian Theatre in Los Angeles. Our cast was Ryan Hansen (Party Down) as Danny, Martin Starr (Party Down, Silicon Valley) as Daniel, Zoe Chao (Party Down) as Marnie, Olivia Liang (Kung F…

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Nick Clark with Electric Tapestry - Kultura Incident Clips 14:21

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This channel contains podcast clips from Kultura Incident Podcast.Electric Tapestry Rock band in Wellngton New Zealandwatch full episode her ⁨@KulturaIncident⁩ https://youtu.be/9v_XvRcslDc?si=eM_QSe6dXAZTv8_W

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Comedian Nathan MacInTosh 43:17

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Nathan MacIntoshFollow Nathan on IG at @nathanmacintoshCheck out his new special on youtube "Down with Tech"Sign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY new special "Middlewestern, Middle Eas…

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Comedian Sarah Perry (Ep. 54) 43:15

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Sarah PerryFollow Sarah on IG at @sperrycomedySign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY new special "Middlewestern, Middle Eastern" on @HeliumComedyStudios Facebook: / paulfcomedyInstagram…

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Episode 165: Joe Port and Joe Wiseman Interview Rerun (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl)(Eternally Yours Aftershow) 50:04

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In this interview we talk about Joe and Joe’s first show business jobs, including the insane, no-longer existent job of Night PA, delivering scripts in the wee hours of the night. They talk about how far having a great attitude can take you in this business, the lessons they’ve learned through their long careers and what they look for in people whe…

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Episode 164: Eternally Yours written by Joe Port & Joe Wiseman (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl) 44:56

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Things have been a little tough in Los Angeles this month, so we are bringing you our first ever Dead Pilots Society Rerun. This is one of our all-time favorite episodes. From way back in 2020, it's Eternally Yours from Joe Port & Joe Wiseman (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl), about a family of normal looking but emotionally closed off, stuck-together…

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Comedian Andy Hendrickson (Ep. 53) 46:47

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Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE!This week: Comedian Andy HendricksonFollow Andy on IG at @andyhendricksonSign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/PaulsignupWatch MY new special "Middlewestern, Middle Eastern" on @HeliumComedyStudios…