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Ep. #829: Robert Smigel

Robert Smigel discusses co-directing and co-writing the hilarious new film, Leo, why he rarely does podcasts, why kids know comedy better than some adults do, performing The Lost Hans and Franz Movie on Conan O’Brien’s podcast this year, writing songs and not promoting musicals, singing well in character the way Adam Sandler, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and Neil Hamburger do, critical acclaim and awards season, future plans, and much more.

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Ep. #743: shame

In a chat recorded 20 months ago but unreleased until now, Charlie Steen discusses his wonderful band shame and their 2021 album Drunk Tank Pink, the monarchy, pandemic life in London, and strange living arrangements, staving off loneliness by watching ensemble shows like The Sopranos, future (now present) plans, and much more. shame’s 2023 world tour brings them to Edmonton’s Winterruption Festival on January 27, and their new album, Food for Worms, is out February 24 via Dead Oceans. Supported by you on PatreonBlackbyrd MyoozikPizza Trokaderothe BookshelfPlanet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.