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Episode 26 - Pro Wrestling w/Mike Carr pt.2
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And in this corner, all the way from Boston, Massachusetts; in his grand return performance: the East Coast terror! The Masshole himself! Mike “the Boston Strangler” Carr!!! The show is officially 6 months old, and to celebrate such a momentous(ly arbitrary) milestone, I’ve asked Mike Carr to come back and talk some more about Professional Wrestlin…
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Episode 25 - History of Animation w/Brett Waldon
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I've had enough people ask when I'm going to do an episode about something I'm into that I decided to finally sit down and talk about the history of animation. My beautiful wife, Gemma, (reluctantly) agreed to sit down and be the host for this special episode, and I think you'll agree her soft British accent is much more preferable to my nasally Mi…
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Episode 24 - Mystery Science Theater 3000 w/Katelyn Stephenson
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In the not-too-distant past -- About a month ago -- There was a guy named Brett, and asked Katelyn to his show. She talked all about Joel and Mike, And which of the hosts that she liked; So many positive things she could say, But she didn't like the redhead part Had gone to Felicia Day. If you're sitting there grumbling because we messed up your fa…
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Episode 23 - Soccer w/Michael Ferris
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Do you like soccer? How about futbol? Well guess what, friend? We’ve got it all in this episode of What Am I Missing? Join me as I talk to Michael Ferris (“Ferris” to his friends) about why the Beautiful Game is just so damn popular around the world. He actually has a pretty good answer for that. At the start of the conversation, you’ll want to buy…
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Episode 22 - DC Movie Universe w/Jared Ross King
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Jared Ross King! Talking about the DC Extended Universe! Or the TV shows. Or...what is going on over there? Join us as we chat about the good, the bad, and the really bad when it comes to Marvel's main competitor. Is there hope for DC? Hmmm...I Wonder...Kirjoittanut What Am I Missing?
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Episode 21 - Jaws w/Megan Borkes
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Duh-DUN. Duuuh-DUN. DuhDun DuhDun DuhDun DuhDun DuhDun! What’s that sound? The ominous soundtrack to your impending doom? A prelude to being torn limb from limb by a bloodthirsty shark?! No! It’s just Megan Borkes come to talk to me about all things Jaws. From the ride at Universal Studios, to the book, to the movies, Megan is a one-stop shop for a…
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Episode 20 - Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas w/ Daryl Black
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What's this? What's this? It's Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas! Who's this? It's Daryl Black: improviser, artist, father, superfan. Where's this? The WAIM studio, AKA my office. How's this? I don't know...Apple figured out the technology like 12 years ago to make this stuff accessible and easy to listen to on the go. Why's this? I wish I ha…
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Episode 19 - Dinosaurs w/Ryan Gigliotti
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Quick, how many dinosaurs can you name? 3? 5? 8? How many prehistoric eras can you name? 1? Maybe 2? How about classifications of species? 0? How many opinions about Jurassic Park and Dungeons and Dragons do you have? Some? A lot? If you were Ryan Gigliotti, the answer to every question would be "All of them." Learn something now. Let's dive in.…
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Episode 18 - Bruce Lee w/Andy Ransom
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You know who Bruce Lee is. We all know who Bruce Lee is! But do you KNOW Bruce Lee? His outlook? His philosophies? His Cha-Cha? Well Andy Ransom does, and he is bringing his dulcet tones into the WAIM studio to talk about The Dragon himself. So pour yourself a tea, pull up a beanbag, and get ready to get meditative. Let's dive in.…
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Episode 17 - Beauty Pageants w/Meg Wittman
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Here she is: Miss America! Or Miss Ohio? Or Miss Ohio runner-up? Anyway, she was there. Join me as I sit down with Meg Wittman while we discuss the ins and outs of what it takes and (more importantly) what it MEANS to be a beauty queen. Put your preconceived notions aside and dive in. This ain't no Toddlers and Tiaras.…
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Episode 16 - The Beach Boys w/Matt Midgette (part 2)
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There's a world where I can go and tell my secrets to. In my room...where all my recording equipment is. It's not a secret anymore, though. Matt Midgette is here for Part 2 of our conversation about the Beach Boys, where we learn about the highs, lows, and eventual highs again of "America's Band." Also, Uncle Jesse from Full House?! Oh yes, my frie…
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Episode 15 - The Beach Boys w/Matt Midgette
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Matt Midgette joins me in the WAIM studio and makes history by talking so long that I had to cut it up into two episodes! But that's alright, because what he says is so fascinating I couldn't edit it down to just an hour and some change. So check out Part 1, where we talk about the origins of the band, what they almost called themselves instead, an…
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Episode 14 - Abandoned Theme Parks w/Sean Rice
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Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are two of the most visited and beloved places on Earth, and yet they both hold secrets that regular visitors are never meant to know about. Join me as I sit down with Sean Rice and uncover all the stories and rumors regarding these lost treasures. Whether it’s an idea that went south, a themed area that lost…
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Episode 13 - Barbershop w/Zachary Simpson
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Zach Simpson slides into the hot seat to talk to me about Barbershop. He’s got dates! He’s got references! He’s got names and recommendations! We talk about the history of quartets; from it’s roots in African-American culture to the present as a competitive and generational artform. We also talk about our opinions regarding Back to the Future, and …
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Episode 12 - Snoopy w/T. Robert Pigott
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At what point does "collection" become "compulsion?" Robby Pigott joins me in the WAIM studio to discuss Snoopy, which is interesting enough; but what if we also started to dissect pop culture and how we use it to create personal identities? Is it less meaningful because someone else created the thing that we use to self-identify? Can an arbitrary …
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Episode 11 - The Mighty Ducks Trilogy w/ Amanda Wirtz
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Amanda Wirtz (Amanda and Emily: We Have a Podcast) joins me in the studio to discuss not one, not two, but all THREE Mighty Ducks movies. We follow the journey of Coach Bombay as he goes from successful-yet-troubled lawyer to successful-yet-troubled coach of a kid's hockey team. We marvel at the rapid rise of this ragtag team of misfits as they go …
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Episode 10 - Hobby Gaming w/Lawrence Collins
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Lawrence Collins (actor, improviser, lawyer) sits down and defends his love of hobby gaming. He provides his testimony and withstands my relentless cross-examination as we enter into evidence board games you've never heard of before. Is it fun? You be the judge.Kirjoittanut What Am I Missing?
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Episode 9 - Singer-Songwriters w/Anthony Smith
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Anthony Smith has been in every episode of WAIM so far, because he wrote the theme music! Now, after 2 months of waiting, he's finally sat down to talk about the music that inspires him. We talk about our ever-evolving definition of what a 'singer-songwriter' is, how it relates to hip-hop, and who to listen to in order to get the best experience. S…
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Episode 8 - Reality TV w/Emily Fontano
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Emily Fontano (Amanda and Emily: We Have a Podcast) hits the accelerator and never lets up as we talk as much reality television as possible in 90 minutes. Teen Mom, Real Housewives, Joe Millionaire, Teen Mom 2; no show is safe from our analysis and wrath! How do we feel about Andy Cohen and the Bravo network? Have we ever been on or tried out for …
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Episode 7 - Peter Pan w/J. Scott Browning
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I am joined in the studio by J. Scott Browning, fellow actor and notorious Peter Pan fan. We discuss how he came to be, the different interpretations out there, and why this boy in green remains so endearing. Also, who is Pedo Pan? You have to listen to find out!Kirjoittanut What Am I Missing?
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Episode 6 - Django Reinhardt w/Joel Warren
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I sit down with Joel Warren and discuss Django Reinhardt with him over a cup of hazelnut coffee. We talk about Django's early life, his amazing Holocaust story, and our own personal philosophies about acting, improv, art, and Lincoln, Nebraska. It's a free-flowing word association of a conversation, perfectly suited to the melancholy sounds of that…
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Episode 5 - Weezer w/Adam Scharf
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It’s a Scharf&Waldon reunion as Adam Scharf sits down with me to talk all things Weezer. Find out how shower walls helped shaped a young boy’s musical tastes, and sit mouth agape as you discover how deep that boy’s knowledge and mastery of the subject actually is. This episode is a roller coaster ride that travels through Weezer’s entire history, e…
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Episode 4 - Twin Peaks w/Meghan Moroney
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Meghan Moroney joins me in the studio to talk about Twin Peaks. Not only do I get a full synopsis of all three seasons, but I learn how the original run basically created television as we now know it. Play along as Meghan names every major TV show from the last 25 years and deftly connects it back to some aspect of Twin Peaks. Basically, they were …
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Episode 3 - Nerdcore w/Sam Hammersley
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Ch-Ch-Check it out! Sam Hammersley, AKA Shammers, joins me in the studio to fill my brain with some Nerdcore knowledge and prove that his science is too tight. We talk about Pokemon, the Legend of Zelda, and attempt to say our names backwards (which is harder than you think). Then, if that weren’t enough, Shammers busts out his favorite toy and lay…
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Episode 2 - Marvel Cinematic Universe w/Bobby Johnston
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We’re talking Marvel movies this week with special guest, Bobby Johnston! He fills me on who Captain Marvel is, why Adam Warlock is made redundant by the Vision, and what he would like to see in the upcoming sequels. We also share our opinions on what Disney gets alternately so right and so wrong in their shared-universe epics (I’m looking at you, …
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Episode 1 - Pro Wrestling w/Mike Carr
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I sit down with Mike Carr (SAK Comedy Lab) to discuss the long and colorful history of professional wrestling. WWF, WWE, NWO, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Bret "the Hitman" Hart, amongst many others, all make an appearance. Marvel at Mike’s spot-on impressions of wrestling’s greatest warriors! Listen as he regales us with facts too obscure for the …
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Episode 0 - Intro w/Adam Scharf
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Friend of the show Adam Scharf joins me in studio to question what this podcast is all about. We explore where the idea for the show came from, who actually came up with the name, and why it's better that I host from now on. We also out a fellow improviser on his Snoopy obsession, and drop a preview of Episode 1 in there. All that in just 15 minute…
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