NEVER NOT FUNNY #326 - Paul F. Tompkins

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 326 - 9.15.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Season Three wraps up with Paul F. Tompkins.</i></font>


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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 325 - 9.3.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Killing them softly with Pat Francis.</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 324 - 8.27.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Spend some quality time with Paul Gilmartin.</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 323 - 8.20.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Catching up with Scott Aukerman.</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 322 - 8.13.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>One of the greatest Americans in the country, Mr. Mike Siegel.</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 321 - 8.6.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Bend over Abigail Mae, here comes Patton Oswalt.</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 320 - 7.30.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Hanging out after the BBQ with Pat Francis — and his nephews!</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 319 - 7.23.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Riding the bus with Graham Elwood.</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 318 - 7.16.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Let’s get down to business with Greg Behrendt.</i></font>

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<a href=http://www.pardcast.com/><font color=BAA2E6 size=5><b>Episode 317 - 7.9.08</b></font></a>

<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>On the driver’s side of your tram, it’s Bil Dwyer.</i></font>

[Berliner]

I also find that I get bad luck when that song comes on... in that I hear it!

I waited 2 days to post that.

[Scammy Davis Boogah Jr.]

How dare you say that the Otago Millionaires Club (How Bizarre...) came out of nowhere. They're Maori gangstas from Southern New Zealand.

Have we got an artist/title for the song that brings bad luck yet. I'm usually really good at that kind of stuff and it totally stumped me. Of course, now I can't get it out of my head...

What's even worse is that the version in my head only has about 10% correct lyrics. The rest I've had to make up. "You can choke on a rind, and then mess with my mind....etc."

[Berliner]

Darryl (the original) got it. It's inside out by Eve 6.

[brewcaster]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2EE511FWsQ

Eve 6 - Inside Out

Hit the link to get it stuck in your head/have terrible things happen to you.

I still like Belknap's version better. A little more raw?

[Meen Bellpeppers]

I really enjoy a Bil Dwyer.

[MonkeyGoLucky]

Video for episode 315 with Pat Francis is now up at http://monkeygolucky.com . Episode 316 video coming real soon. And 317 soon, but not real.

Stay Lucky,

MGL

[amanda_nz6]

It's Otara Millionaires' Club and they are from South Auckland. And that song is truly terrible

[Darryl]

I also find that I get bad luck when that song comes on... in that I hear it!

I waited 2 days to post that.

SOOOO worth it!

I don't want to tell you how to do your act or anything, but maybe add a rimshot at the end. (http://www.instantrimshot.com/)

[punkdc]

I would like to see a radio show with Todd Glass and Bil Dwyer and then just have Jimmy shaking his head with disappointment the whole time

[MonkeyGoLucky]

Episode 316 with Jimmy Dore is now up at http://monkeygolucky.com . Stay Lucky.

[darrylduffy]

from dana gould's myspace blog some time back (excerpted):

To the Valley (!), where we found ourselves clomping through what the pamphlet described as, "a roomy two-story ranch house in a quiet woodsy setting". To our astonishment, it turned out to be a roomy two-story ranch house in a quiet, woodsy setting. It was perfect. It was also at the upper ceiling of our price range. In fact, it climbed up to the rafters, burst through the ceiling, and was up on the roof scaling the chimney of our price range. We were about to excuse ourselves, fake smiles affixed, when the realtor tossed ten seemingly-innocent words our way. "The house used to belong to that actor, Roddy McDowall."

Our heads swiveled around like two barn owls gliding past a field mouse get-to-know-you grooming party.

"You know him," the realtor continued, "he was a child actor in the forties and then went on to be in those ape movies."

"Yes. Those ape movies," I huffed. "Those silly, little inconsequential apes movies! Excuse me."

My wife followed me outside.

"It's a good thing it's perfect, 'cause I guess we're buying it," she said.

"We can't. No one will believe this was a coincidence! People will think I'm really nuts." An arched eyebrow from my beloved assured me I had cashed the "not-a-nut" chit a long time ago. You see, my friends do think I'm a bit of a nut. A Planet Of The Apes nut, specifically.

...


Over the years, my obsession with these movies became something of a running joke amongst with my friends, an inextricable aspect of my personality, a surefire deal-closer when trying to score with the ladies (one of these statements is false, can you find it?), but who would believe that I bought Roddy McDowall's house by chance? To the casual observer, it would look like a grotesque attempt by an overzealous fan to obtain the ultimate collectible, a veritable orgasm of fiscal recklessness.


http://www.myspace.com/danagould

[Darryl]

Thanks darrylduffy for that. Interesting!

Question for Matt: A few weeks back you mentioned the possibility of recording a Writer's Room performance for the podcast. Any progress on that? (nag nag nag)

[Turducken]

I like the new bells and whistles on monkeygolucky.com

NNF in full screen mode, the way it was meant to be.

[brewcaster]

I like the new bells and whistles on monkeygolucky.com

NNF in full screen mode, the way it was meant to be.

Yes, much quicker/better for masturbating to.


What? You don't?

[Warhead Jones]

Does anyone know what song Jimmy was trying to pull in the middle of the worst song discussion?

"Midnight . . . feels right."

It's rolling around in my head and driving me crazy.

[DiggityDawg]

Does anyone know what song Jimmy was trying to pull in the middle of the worst song discussion?

"Midnight . . . feels right."

It's rolling around in my head and driving me crazy.

My assumption was : "Moonlight Feels Right" by Starbuck. A 70's cheez classic.

[Warhead Jones]

my assumption was : "moonlight feels right" by starbuck. A 70's cheez classic.
thank you!

[DiggityDawg]

thank you!

You're welcome. Music expertise is one of my few gifts.

[samishah]

So this is how I managed to get onto the Primo:

Paypal doesn't recognize Pakistan as a country (no worries, we don't recognize Israel, so fair is fair). As such I couldn't pay for the Primo.

So what I did was I did a week of stand-up shows in Second Life. A show a day at clubs all over the virtual world. That way I earned enough Linden Dollars (the in-world currency) to make the equivalent of $20.00. (Exchange rate is L$270 = $1). I then transferred that money to a comedian from Canada who performs with me in-world, convincing him this wasn't some Nigerian spam-scam (you remember Nigerian Spam Scan? They opened for the Kenyan Philharmonic Orchestra on Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday festivities). He then paid the Primo paypal amount for me and gave me the password so I could subscribe.

That was a week ago. Best 20 bucks I ever spent (although if the wife finds out I spent 20 U.S. Dollars on a podcast she will murder me).

Jimmy, Matt, Third Chair. You guys are worth it.

[pauliophonic]

So what I did was I did a week of stand-up shows in Second Life. A show a day at clubs all over the virtual world. That way I earned enough Linden Dollars (the in-world currency) to make the equivalent of $20.00. (Exchange rate is L$270 = $1). I then transferred that money to a comedian from Canada who performs with me in-world, convincing him this wasn't some Nigerian spam-scam (you remember Nigerian Spam Scan? They opened for the Kenyan Philharmonic Orchestra on Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday festivities). He then paid the Primo paypal amount for me and gave me the password so I could subscribe.

2008 is an amazing year in which to be living.

[jalora]

Unrelated to this episode:

Can anyone download episode 217 from this link?

http://www.pardcast.com/NeverNotFunny/Podcast/3F43F91A-6798-4AE9-AF97-4B1B24AC172C.html

I can't get it to work.

[dan telfer]

I noticed my iTunes timed out this morning when it searched NNF Primo for new content. I believe their host is having issues beyond NNF's control. Podbean.com itself seems to be down. I'm sure it will be fixed soon, but if it's not ready tomorrow morning for my Thursday commute I will find a way to get over it. I better not come here and see all of you pissing and moaning and making it worse or I will give you what-for.

Hang in there, fellow kittens. Our claws are strong and the tree branch's fibers are robust.

[dan telfer]

Looks like it's up now.

[tockxie]

Less Matt, more everybody else!

[JPFC]

Less Matt, more everybody else!

You do know what site you are on, right?

[Ivan]

More Matt, more everybody else!

Except Andrew.

[punkdc]

Less Matt, more everybody else!

BOOOOOOO. Less you on AST

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Less Matt, more everybody else!

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[Darryl]

Less Matt, more everybody else!

No, no, no a bajillion times no! Matt makes me LOL. Out loud.

Plus, don't tick him off, he'll take his toys and go home!

[TacoSmith]

Less Matt, more everybody else!
I think this is a secret account of Pat Francis. Or maybe Howie the baseball coach.

[tockxie]

I don't watch Regis & Kelly for Gelman and I don't listen to NNF for Matt.

[Meen Bellpeppers]

I don't watch Regis & Kelly for Gelman and I don't listen to NNF for Matt.

That makes sense.

You certainly proved those of us who like Matt and/or think you shouldn't go through life being a complete asshole wrong.

[tockxie]

That makes sense.

You certainly proved those of us who like Matt and/or think you shouldn't go through life being a complete asshole wrong.

I did, didn't I?

[AggroCrag]

I don't watch Regis & Kelly for Gelman

We hear ya, loud and clear.

[Michael Blacklist]

Less Matt, more everybody else!

For a second there I was worried that this meant that Matt wasn't in this week's episode. I guess all is well.

[isoS]

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<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Let’s get down to business with Greg Behrendt.</i></font>


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[Dylan T]

No comment from Belknap? C'mon man the guy just admitted he watches Regis & Kelly, that's a layup.

[WhoRadley]

Unrelated to this weeks episode and the Belknap debate (everyone but tockxie is right).

Is there anyway to get the older AST Radio episodes, like the one with Jimmy?

The earlier episodes don't seem to be on the feed anymore.

[Darryl]

Unrelated to this episode:

Can anyone download episode 217 from this link?

http://www.pardcast.com/NeverNotFunny/Podcast/3F43F91A-6798-4AE9-AF97-4B1B24AC172C.html

I can't get it to work.

I don't think any of the season 2 episodes are downloadable, but they can be listened to online via Quicktime.

The link you posted takes me to the correct page to listen to the podcast on the page. Are you able to see the graphic? Can you click the "play" button under the graphic? If not, you may need to install the Quicktime software from Apple. It's a free download.

Also, Matt says that all of Season 2 will be made available as a paid download. Good thing, since I deleted those episodes to make room for web design client files. Stupid.

[ProfessorShutYoMouth]

More Andrew.

[ProfessorShutYoMouth]

Less eating on mic you animals.

[Darryl]

Less eating on mic you animals.

Well it's good to know that after all his years in show bidniss, Jimmy is still hungry!

[Cameron]

Is there anyway to get the older AST Radio episodes, like the one with Jimmy?

The earlier episodes don't seem to be on the feed anymore.

I've been wondering this myself.

I'd even be willing to pay for them.

[Hated Milk Machine]

I think you guys are doing a great job of getting a variety of guests on the show lately. It's exposing me to a lot of comedians that I had heard of, but didn't know much about and haven't seen them live.

Thanks for the hard work.

[conundrum]

Greg was an awesome guest, great episode

[YoungAmerican]

Greg Behrendt from TV?

That's a GREAT GET, you guys. Very excited about listening to this one.

[YoungAmerican]

For God's sake, if Matt weren't on the show, it would just be me sitting there, cross-eyed from trying to figure out how Jimmy's mind works. I need a friendly nerd who likes rap music. That's my way in.

[MrDys]

Between Greg and Bil, NNF has turned into Never Not Positivity.

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Oh man, Behrendt (spell check says befriend) was a great guest. Excellent episode.

[Darryl]

For God's sake, if Matt weren't on the show, it would just be me sitting there, cross-eyed from trying to figure out how Jimmy's mind works. I need a friendly nerd who likes rap music. That's my way in.

Agreed! Matt is great. I've been listening to the old Season One episodes, and they are just as funny as the first time around. The great part about re-listening is that someitmes Matt's best lines are easy to miss, delicate flower that he is. A second listen brings him out in all his hysterical glory.

My favorite Matt line from Ep 318: "Did you see that movie where a bunch of different actors played CC DeVille?"

(And hey, Jesse, could you make your sig file a little larger? My old eyes are having trouble seeing it! Ha!)

Darryl (in Montana)

[ProfessorShutYoMouth]

Yeah Greg was a great guest and this was a great episode.

[aenemaTron]

I liked this episode too. Always fun to have a first-timer on.

Although I was disappointed to hear the talk about the New Yorker cover. I can understand if you think it's not funny (not that I think it's really meant to elicit LOLs), but the best satire always has the potential to confuse. Dan "Tom Tomorrow" Perkins seems to be one of the few libby bloggers I've seen who agrees with me. (http://thismodernworld.com/4402)

[Berliner]

I think there is a difference that I can't really put into words between that Tom Tomorrow cartoon and the one in the New Yorker.

I think if you were to show that first Tom Tomorrow cartoon without context to a random person, then asked if it sounded like it was insulting Bush's point of view or praising it, I think most people would be able to recognize that it was insulting.

But if you showed people that New Yorker cartoon, I'm not so sure they would be able to say it came from someone who was trying to skewer that image of Obama, rather than supporting it. I don't have a problem with the satire, I just am not so sure its that effective as satire.

[aenemaTron]

I guess it's true that people are so fucking deranged that even that image is not silly enough to be effective satire. But people saying it's "racist" (huh?) or that it might somehow hurt the campaign, those people I think are just wrong.

[dan telfer]

I know 55% of our nation is stupid hicks who think Obama is the dark anti-christ prince of Islam, but I bet you not one of them accidentally saw The New Yorker out of the corner of their eye. Those folks don't wander into "cities" where the magazine goes on sale. What, do they think a JPG will get forwarded around with the magazine title photoshopped out, saying "Check out the family portrait Obama commissioned!" Come on.

That cover did not confuse the 1200 effete liberals who accidentally read The New Yorker.

Great guest, great episode.

[aenemaTron]

I know 55% of our nation is stupid hicks who think Obama is the dark anti-christ prince of Islam, but I bet you not one of them accidentally saw The New Yorker out of the corner of their eye. Those folks don't wander into "cities" where the magazine goes on sale. What, do they think a JPG will get forwarded around with the magazine title photoshopped out, saying "Check out the family portrait Obama commissioned!" Come on.

That cover did not confuse the 1200 effete liberals who accidentally read The New Yorker.


Was that satire?

[dan telfer]

No, I am just a caricature of a person and sound like satire.

[Blisstian]

I've been listening to Season One again just for the hell of it, and I'd like to tell you Matt, you've ruined my day. In one episode you mentioned how you used to love One Week by the Barenaked Ladies, and now I can't get that song out of my head.

[ReverendMediocre]

Threadless.com business will get an unexpected bump now.. The Pardo Push, if you will.

[Darryl]

Threadless.com business will get an unexpected bump now.. The Pardo Push, if you will.

More like the Belknap Bump!

[badassfunk]

Am I wrong? I thought they were talking about www.thrillist.com.

[darrylduffy]

Am I wrong? I thought they were talking about www.thrillist.com (http://www.thrillist.com).

they were. but i can't remember now if threadless came up as well.

[Itslikeimsayin]

Yes, it did. Matt got his shirt from Threadless.

(Jimmy asked Matt about it, and Matt said Greg had already asked about it.)

[floedout]

great episode, knew nothing of greg beforehand, thanks!

signed,

a proud superficial reader

[johnny radpants]

the bland jimmy pardo and the "he's just not that into you!" guy talking to each other sounds like my own personal hell. im shuddering at the thought.

[dan telfer]

the bland jimmy pardo and the "he's just not that into you!" guy talking to each other sounds like my own personal hell. im shuddering at the thought.

Yep... Ignore still works.

[aenemaTron]

the bland jimmy pardo and the "he's just not that into you!" guy talking to each other sounds like my own personal hell. im shuddering at the thought.

You're more than welcome to your opinion. But why post it in here? Why even open this thread?

[Jixby Phillips]

the stupid jerk jonnhy rocket posting on the message board sounds like a real clinic in being a jerk from hell. thumbts down... UP YOUR ASS

[Famous Police Dog]

I'm just not into johnny radpants

[Berliner]

The extent of my Ricky Gervais standup knowledge are from those segments in GTA IV, but it seems like that is not his forte.

[Michael Blacklist]

The extent of my Ricky Gervais standup knowledge are from those segments in GTA IV, but it seems like that is not his forte.

The experience in GTA is a little off. The routine that I saw in the game was from his Fame special (and, from what I've heard, was part of his US shows). WHile I enjoyed watching the actual special, the GTA performance was stilted and subdued. The fake audience laughter didn't help matters.

[ProfessorShutYoMouth]

the bland jimmy pardo and the "he's just not that into you!" guy talking to each other sounds like my own personal hell. im shuddering at the thought.

You will learn quickly, Mr. Radpants, that divergent opinions are not welcome here.

By the way, yer dumb.

[Darryl]

divergent opinions are not welcome here.

i disagree!!!!!!!

[aenemaTron]

You will learn quickly, Mr. Radpants, that divergent opinions are not welcome here.


Actually, they are. But someone who doesn't like the show and doesn't listen to it? They can post in the other billion places on the internet that aren't the de facto official message board, you know?

[andrearunge]

Just thought I'd chime in and say "Nice avatar, creepiest guy on AST."

Radpants? No.
Sadpants? Yes.

[punkdc]

Hey hey hey....I think were getting off topic here. Lets move this over the official "I hate Redpants" thread ok? And I liked this week. Next will be great because the third chair will be back!!!

[mike]

Has anyone acknowledge that even Jimmy refers to him as the third chair now?

And that he's in the intro?


I feel like this slipped passed our consciousness or some other more approriate word.

[Kentock]

Since we're talking about it, time to post this on the new board.

Courtesy of Meen!

wyULOjK4nlU

[Darryl]

Since we're talking about it, time to post this on the new board.

Courtesy of Meen!

wyULOjK4nlU

Great! I remembered his attempt to say things that would be in the opening, but had totally forgotten that "Well that's disappointing!" was one of them.

Good way to start my day with a laugh.

[MrDys]

Going back to Season 2...here's an interesting documentary (http://smashingtelly.com/2008/07/19/savile-row/) about Savile Row. Not quite Men's Warehouse, but it'll do.

[Turducken]

I took Greg's advice and started reading "The Way You Wear Your Hat: Frank Sinatra and the Lost Art of Livin'". I'm only a few chapters in, but it is fantastic!

Here's a piece of a letter he wrote to the LA Times regarding an article about George Michael being a reluctant pop star:

"Come on, George. Loosen up. Swing, man. Dust off those gossamer wings and fly yourself to the moon of your choice and be grateful to carry the baggage we've all had to carry since those lean nights of sleeping on buses and helping the driver unload the instruments.

And no more of that talk about the ''tragedy of fame.'' The tragedy of fame is when no one shows up and you're singing to the cleaning lady in some empty joint that hasn't seen a paying customer since St. Swithin's Day."

The book is filled with great stuff like that.

[Darryl]

Speaking of suits and such... (you remember Suits and Such?)
I think this is the book Matt thought of buying for Jimmy (http://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Gets-Dressed-Up-Gentlemanners/dp/1401601111/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216579003&sr=8-1). Matt referred to it as "A Gentleman Gets Dressed," and this is called "A Gentleman Gets Dressed Up." I can't imagine that it's not the same book.

Ten bucks, Matt! Now you can afford to buy it for Jimmy next birthday. I think there's still time to get it delivered!

[YoungAmerican]

This book is a good guide to classic mens' style. (http://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Man-Mastering-Permanent-Fashion/dp/0060191449/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216595816&sr=1-1) It can be a bit fuddy-duddy, of course, but so can classic mens' style.

[punkdc]

If there was ever another Jimmy Pardo week at the UCB everyone should go in suits and a nice hat.

[Shane]

If there was ever another Jimmy Pardo week at the UCB everyone should go in suits and a nice hat.

i second that and I am in, good sir. We should also talk like we are in the 1920s. That would be a fantastic week.

[ericluxury]

In a strange dicotomy, I went to Threadless and bought a couple shirts. But at the same time I want to read the Sinatra style book.

I think the book Behrendt spoke of seems more palatable than the others on this thread. Something about a book thats about nothing but classic men's style with no other story or humor makes me uneasy.

[JKwac]

great episode, knew nothing of greg beforehand

Actually, it's spelled "Behrendt."

[ozbug]

Going back to season 1 I believe, Jimmy, Matt, and the former third baseman made a dead pool contest. Did someone, Matt maybe, pick Estelle Getty? God rest her soul today. Or I may be having an Alzheimer's moment.

[ozbug]

Sadly in episode 56 Jimmy picked Ms. Getty to pass before Matt's pick of Andy Grittith, Mike had Mike Tyson and Scott Ackerman had Courtney Love (Or did he change to Dick Van Dyke? It wasn't real clear.). But Jimmy did state that this dead pool was for 2007, does he still get the $40.00?

So long to a fine actress!

[Michael Blacklist]

If I remember correctly, this also means that we all owe Jimmy $40.00.

[ozbug]

If I remember correctly, this also means that we all owe Jimmy $40.00.

Worse than that. Every listener that didnt' call in, not email, before the Friday after the show went up had to give the winner $500.00. Funny how they never gave out a phone number. Well Mr. Pardo if you want my $500.00 just give me a call.

[isoS]

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<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Riding the bus with Graham Elwood.</i></font>


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[jon]

How do I put this...are you all supposed to sound like the Chipmunks? Is this something on my end?

[darrylduffy]

How do I put this...are you all supposed to sound like the Chipmunks? Is this something on my end?

sounds ok to me. maybe retry it?

[Hated Milk Machine]

How do I put this...are you all supposed to sound like the Chipmunks? Is this something on my end?

I downloaded the mp3 and its fine. But if you use the flash player (http://pardcast.podbean.com/ and click on the little gray play button), it sounds like Chipmunks. Everything is super speed. I thought it was a joke at first.

[jon]

Yeah, at first I thought there would be some reference to it in the episode (hey, what if we made the intro sound like chipmunks). Then it kept going. It sounds like that both playing it on the site and using the pop-up player, but like HMM, it's fine when I actually download it.

Great guest, can't wait to hear the episode.

[darrylduffy]

A. Bart Giamatti is who you were looking for (Paul's dad).

not named after him, but here is what jimmy was probably thinking of:

"On October 14, 1989, before Game 1 at the World Series, Giamatti—to whom this World Series was dedicated—was memorialized with a moment of silence. Son Marcus Giamatti threw out the first pitch before the game. That World Series featured the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A's, a "subway series" for Bay Area fans who, fittingly, used the BART - the Bay Area Rapid Transit system - to commute to games."

[isoS]

I downloaded the mp3 and its fine. But if you use the flash player (http://pardcast.podbean.com/ and click on the little gray play button), it sounds like Chipmunks. Everything is super speed. I thought it was a joke at first.

Is this still happening? I wasn't able to replicate the problem, but I want to contact the proper authorities if it continues to be an issue.

[Darryl]

Is this still happening? I wasn't able to replicate the problem, but I want to contact the proper authorities if it continues to be an issue.

Just downloaded via internetTunes and it sounds fine.

Or is it informationTunes?

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Great episode. Public transportation, crazy Filipinos, and garage sales are right in my wheelhouse.

[Berliner]

What a terrible wheelhouse. Good episode! I don't know why, but the bus I use to commute from Maryland to DC is ridiculously nice. It's one of these babies:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2407211629_7da2d967e3.jpg?v=0

There's a bathroom, flatscreen TVs (though they never turn them on), plush seats. And there are only two stops. It does cost 3.50 each time though.

[ericluxury]

Seems like there are people who have Andrew Koenig's view of public transportation no matter how good the local system is.

Also, the one thing thats great about a lake or a river that wasn't mentioned is that usually there is a great spot on a lake where you can swim and its just you and your friends. Most of the beaches I've been to or good ocean spots are really crowded. For me that pushes lakes ahead of oceans.

[nathansmart]

I gotta go with waterpark every time. Those slides are so fun!

[ericluxury]

to quote season one, why don't you just pee in a tub and get it over with

(maybe that is not the exact quote, I don't have access to my season 1 files)

[nathansmart]

I'd rather have other people's pee on me

[chapina]

Because I know the guys wanted us to let them know, I recently made the switch to public transportation a couple of times a week. Growing up in LA, I can tell you sad stories in which I wait for hours upon hours after school for a bus that never arrived.

The rapids are way more dependable and have less weirdos for some reason than the locals - Andrew should get on the bus!

Loved the episode! Graham is one of my favorites!

[Darryl]

Funny, funny episode. I listened on my iPod at work and could barely stifle audible and distracting laughter. As I always do, I'll listen again at home and allow myself some belly laughs.

I hope Jimmy's not losing his edge: he closed with "on the podcast" instead of "on the Primo," after saying in another thread that he would keep saying Primo even though is pisses someone off.

Oh damn! Now I sound like a Pardo Nerd!!!! (Cue the Pardo mocking voice: "I though dat pardo sed he was gunna blah blah blah SHUT THE F*** UP!!!!")

[nathansmart]

The Elwood line calling Andrew a wingbird tickled me to no end.

[Dan B]

Yard sale discussion was tops. Bag of corn.

[Itslikeimsayin]

I want in on the LongUnders Club. Even if it's a style better suited for someone 15 years younger than me, Graham is right about it being very comfortable.

Also, I think Jimmy should reconsider and make his once-annual Boogie Boarding excursion into an NNF Summer Beach Party.

Graham = Great Guest.

[just a fan]

Was it just me or was Belknap at the top of his game? I was absolutely losing it almost every time he opened his mouth. This is the funniest he’s ever been in my opinion, exhaustion suits him!

[rdemint]

Was it just me or was Belknap at the top of his game? I was absolutely losing it almost every time he opened his mouth. This is the funniest he’s ever been in my opinion, exhaustion suits him!

Everyone was really great, but Matt's line about a child's idea to go into a cave to look for a bear was tops for me this week.

I also enjoyed hearing some details from Andrew about his acting career and decisions.

Nice job, gentlemen, all.

[nathansmart]

yes, I'd like for Andrew to be a guest one day so he can talk about being Boner.

[dan telfer]

The Chicago Transportation Authority does not hold up to the vague praise it was given in this episode.

The CTA is bum piss with wheels.

[ericluxury]

The Chicago Transportation Authority does not hold up to the vague praise it was given in this episode.

The CTA is bum piss with wheels.

my earlier point is already made!
no form of transportation is liked. people hate moving. especially in the direction of work.

[Shane]

A bag of corn, Friend!

[Darryl]

A bag of corn, Friend!

I SO VERY MUCH want to blurt out "Bag o' corn, friend!" to somebody. I know they will have no clue what I am talking about, and I might get put away, but it's just so funny.

[ReverendMediocre]

The Chicago Transportation Authority does not hold up to the vague praise it was given in this episode.

Agreed, they didn't really come into their own until Chicago II.

[Jenny]

this installment was great: Graham's one of my favorite guests next to Scott Auckerman, Paul F Tompkins,and Andy Daly. Oh, and the Sklars. As for public transportation, the british train system may've been the easiest system I've ever used.

[dannyfranks]

EHHHHHH, 10 cents. "JUST TAKE THE DAMN THING" Pat is even funny in an episode he isnt even in. He's like banana flavored runts, everyone enjoys him.

[Darryl]

The thing about talking someone down on a quarter item hit close to home. My ex used to do that and it embarassed me to no end. "You have a dime on this? Would you take a nickel?"

I WISH I was exaggerating.

[Berliner]

Finkle is clearly, clearly the money guy in that partnership. I mean come on!

[MonkeyGoLucky]

The non-stop hilarity of Bill Dwyer is now here!

http://monkeygolucky.com/nnf_317.shtml

Tell your friends. Share videos. Embed on your personal page. Click ads.

You know, if you like....

Stay Lucky,

MGL

[ReverendMediocre]

Oh boy did I love the content based advertising after Part 5 there:

"Meet Single Women Into Tennis Shoes"

[Darryl]

Watching Monk, I just heard a familiar voice. Pardooooooo!!!!!!

[ozbug]

Primo listeners refresh your iTunes etc. The Writer's Room Primo bonus his here!!

Bye the way loved the Graham episode. He is my favorite guest.

[YoungAmerican]

That was a really fantastic episode... I particularly liked Jimmy's bizarre insistence that BART was named after former MLB commissioner A. Bartlett Giammatti. Also Matt's joke about what a kid's idea is, and Elwood's capper about the jism.

[Darryl]

Primo listeners refresh your iTunes etc. The Writer's Room Primo bonus his here!!

Bye the way loved the Graham episode. He is my favorite guest.

Oh happy day!!!! I think I nagged about this on the board a while back, but I don't know if I ever got an answer. But I'll take some kinda credit for it finally being posted. Thanks for the update. I wouldn't have seen it until tomorrow otherwise, and I could have died during the night, never having heard it.

[chapina]

I forgot how much it killed me to hear Pardo call that guy "flips" goddammit.

[MrDys]

Kyle Kinane won me over with his theremin bit.

[Meen Bellpeppers]

Yeah, Kinane's set was amazing. Great bonus episode.

[nathansmart]

EHHHHHH, 10 cents. "JUST TAKE THE DAMN THING" Pat is even funny in an episode he isnt even in. He's like banana flavored runts, everyone enjoys him.

banana runts? I thought everyone hated those.

(except me)

[isoS]

I hate them. (But I like Pat!)

[dan telfer]

I love banana runts, but acknowledge that all artificial banana flavoring tastes nothing like bananas and is an affront to Mother Gaea.

Bonus episodes are so delightful. All hail Primo.

[Darryl]

Amen on the bonus. I listened to it last night, then again today. It seems like it always takes 2 times through to catch all the funny in a NevNotFun podcast.

[TacoSmith]

After listening to Graham Elwood, does anyone else find themselves constantly ending statements with an Elwood style "Boom!"?

Also, I hate Banana Runts. I actually take the time to pick them out of the other Runts.

[Alex King]

After listening to Graham Elwood, does anyone else find themselves constantly ending statements with an Elwood style "Boom!"?

That, and ending every informative statement with, "friend." Bag of corn, friend!

[Darryl]

That, and ending every informative statement with, "friend." Bag of corn, friend!

Let the Pardo-ization of America begin!!!!!

Friend.

[ragu sauce]

banana runts are the best runts. where do you people come from?

[punkdc]

banana runts are the best runts. where do you people come from?

I come from the land of where people think the lime ones are the best. I really hate anything that is "banana" flavored. Laffy Taffy included.

[ragu sauce]

well laffy taffy is just plain out bad, but are you telling me that you don't like banana popcicles?

[punkdc]

That just sounds terrible! If its yellow and not lemon, I'm pissed. This has been banana talk. Please join us next week when we tackle the frozen banana debate. (For the record I'm against them, but only because they have peanuts most of the time and those cause me to stop living)

[Scammy Davis Boogah Jr.]

I might want a regular banana later, so yeah.

Top 5 punchlines of all time.

[Cameron]

I agree with Graham about the rice and beans. Before he even answered I thought in my head "red beans and rice."

friend.

[isoS]

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<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Hanging out after the BBQ with Pat Francis — and his nephews!</i></font>


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[Darryl]

Yipee!

So... does the auction winner finally show up on this one?

(I guess I'll know in a couple hours.)

[Jenny]

Heh, this was a fun one!

[Aaron1933]

I can't imagine how uncomfortable it would be if I had to watch one of my relatives be a part of that.

Great episode.

[nathansmart]

Montell Jordan

[Cameron]

I don't know what it is, but Pat's Paul Stanley impression fucking kills me.

[MonkeyGoLucky]

The manliness of Greg Behrendt is now here

http://monkeygolucky.com/nnf_318.shtml

Come back to Jamai- Monkey Go Lucky. We miss you.

Graham Elwood coming super soon.

Stay Lucky,
MGL

[punkdc]

Thanks Andrew! (Not only for the video but contributing so much this week). If you were to be a guest, would the video still be upped just without crazy zooms on Jimmys face when he gets angry? Or would you trust Pat to run them?

[Rasmussen]

The guys may have been tired, but this episode still felt really energetic and was hilarious.

[dan telfer]

I wish I had a bigger apartment.

[chapina]

Please please please have video of the young men's faces during the "Born to Run" sing-a-long.

[Hobokamp]

Is it horribly sad that I remembered the other original Rainbow Bridge song was "Feedback" and was Jimmy talking over jamming?

Great episode and the 2nd best Pat Francis song of all time.

And Matt was definitely right. About 10 years ago in junior high, our shop teacher would always play Moody Blues and Steely Dan while we worked until someone took a drill press to his CDs while he wasn't looking.

[dan telfer]

My apartment is a stu-stu-stu-studio.

[MonkeyGoLucky]

Thanks Andrew! (Not only for the video but contributing so much this week). If you were to be a guest, would the video still be upped just without crazy zooms on Jimmys face when he gets angry? Or would you trust Pat to run them?

If I were to be a guest, I think Hell would be a very cold place.

[Darryl]

If I were to be a guest, I think Hell would be a very cold place.

Tell the guys you decided wide angle lenses work best, and that you have to move closer in to fill the frame. Then take a seat.

[nathansmart]

you're only allowed to be a guest if you dish dirt on what Kirk Cameron was like on the set.

[man124]

Pat was fantastic this episode. I don't know why, but i absolutely lost it over Pat's line "Hey, Pardo sucks, I know."

[rdemint]

Pat's interrupting, which I never mind, tangented us away from hearing the illegal thing Jimmy did at the record store (other than all the ladies of 1985). Or did I just miss it?

[Jenny]

Pat's interrupting, which I never mind, tangented us away from hearing the illegal thing Jimmy did at the record store (other than all the ladies of 1985). Or did I just miss it?

Yeah, I didn't hear it either. And I wanted to hear Pat's instant message story too!

[Ian Brill]

All of Pat's interrupting is worth it for the Paul Stanley impression. If Pat ever wants to re-record those compilations of Stanley's stage banter with his own impression I know I'd buy a copy.

[Meen Bellpeppers]

I love the Paul Stanley impressions. LOVE them.

[Pat Francis]

Pat's interrupting, which I never mind, tangented us away from hearing the illegal thing Jimmy did at the record store (other than all the ladies of 1985). Or did I just miss it?

You missed it!

[punkdc]

Pats back! Not sure if this was answered on the old board...but how does it feel to finally to have the 3rd chair title?

[Darryl]

I felt bad that the couple couldn't make the barbecue. Sounds like it would have been a blast with all the NNF people there. If I ever got a chance to go to such a thing, I would try to listen to each person's episode, then come up with the most annoying, cliched question to ask them. ("Hey, Pardo! Is Cetera still with Chicago?") OK, not really, but it would have been a lot of fun.

[man124]

I just re-listened to the end of the episode as i was half asleep the first time through it, and Jimmy, Matt and Pat's discussion of the hottest women over 40 may be my favorite NNF conversation of all time. There was something about the incredible laid backness of it that I really liked.

[JPFC]

Is it horribly sad that I remembered the other original Rainbow Bridge song was "Feedback" and was Jimmy talking over jamming?


Actually, the song was called "Countdown". I can't remember things sometimes.
I'm old.

[Jenny]

Actually, the song was called "Countdown". I can't remember things sometimes.
I'm old.

Aw Jimmy, you're forever young. Rod Stewart taught us all that.

[ReverendMediocre]

("Hey, Pardo! Is Cetera still with Chicago?")

Oh man.. now I have to think of the Ultimate Stupid Question, combine all the cliched questions into one..

"Hey Jimmy, how did Peter Cetera's departure from Chicago effect your routine? How did you get started in comedy with so much sadness over Cetera's premature exit and subsequent decline in overall quality of the band?"

Actually, as someone who according to the iTunes has listened to Chicago 16 fourty seven times straight through (and other songs more then that) I think my shit tastes in music eclipses even Jimmy's. I would want 20 minutes just to chat about Chicago, since I'm sure he is just an encyclopedia of information and opinions on them..

Also, I'm curious as to how he came to be familiar with Opeth. I know he is into prog rock, and Opeth are certainly progressive, but their death metal leanings seemingly would put Pardo off..
Least downloaded episode ever.

[ReverendMediocre]

I just re-listened to the end of the episode as i was half asleep the first time through it, and Jimmy, Matt and Pat's discussion of the hottest women over 40 may be my favorite NNF conversation of all time. There was something about the incredible laid backness of it that I really liked.

I especially loved the moment when they realized that the kids actually thought Katie Holmes was 40+.. Those kids just didn't seem like they were having a good time, but they apparently wanted to be there..

[ReverendMediocre]

Okay, confession time..

I am probably the most pathetic NNF fan here.

Like a lonely dog, I put on random NNF episodes (I have every one, bought and paid for!) when there is no noise around me as company. Though in my defense I am one of those kids who was raised by television and latch key. I also put NNF on as I sleep, because I need talk radio (NPR works as well, but I get interested in the stories and can't sleep) or similarly droll audio that I can ignore. It serves to help me sleep with my tinnitus, otherwise I can't stop thinking about the ringing in my ear. If I can't think of something to listen to out of the 11,000 plus in 700 some albums by 400 some artists, I just put on an episode of NNF and smile.

I was going to fly into California from their northern neighbor to see the 100th episode, but I wasn't chosen :(

Every time a friend tells me they listen to podcasts, I tell them about NNF and demand they listen to an episode I choose carefully based on their tastes. For example, a friend of mine who is into Radiohead and an Apple dork I recommended episode 224 (guest Chris Hardwick). Another friend who is a metalhead I pointed towards 311 because of Jimmy's review of the Iron Maiden concert.

I've always enjoyed Chicago's ballady Foster-driven Cet-era of 16-17 from the 80's having grown up during that era of their career but it wasn't until NNF and Jimmy's constant banter about Chicago that I went and bought all the old LP's at my local vinyl specialty shop and stole them from the internets as well so I may listen to them on the go.

I even fucking switched to Coke Black. EDIT: Whoops, I meant Coke Zero, not that coffee/coke abomination.. but I wonder if Pardo ever tried that..

[rdemint]

You missed it!

Thanks for the response. I'll go back and re-listen to the episode.

[jalora]

In which episode did Jimmy tell the story about shitting on the tennis court?

[Aaron1933]

100.

[jalora]

Thanks.

[Cameron]

I'm seeing Jimmy tomorrow night and could not possibly be more excited.

[Darryl]

Okay, confession time..

I am probably the most pathetic NNF fan here.

Like a lonely dog, I put on random NNF episodes (I have every one, bought and paid for!) when there is no noise around me as company ...

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. In fact, I have hardly even listened to music on my iPod in the last 6 months. I listen to every episode of The Sound of Young America and Jordan Jesse Go! (and am a proud donor to Maximum Fun) but I listen to NNF episodes repeatedly, all day, every day. I work pretty independently, so I can listen to my iPod for about 6 hours every day at work. If I've heard all the new episodes of my other podcasts, I always go back to NNF. And it's funny every time, even if I've heard the episode several times. I listen in the car, and at home. I am admittedly addicted. (By the way, Jordan Jesse Go! has good repeat-listening quality for me as well.)

So, keep up the good work, Pardo and Co!

[unvicious_vroom]

I just have to state that episode 320 may be the funniest NNF episode I've ever listened to. I don't think I stopped laughing during the last half.

[DiggityDawg]

Count me in the "repeat listener" camp...I just finished listening to Season 1 for the 2nd time all the way thru a couple days ago. When's the Season 2 Mega-Download coming, Matt?

And BTW - this newest one's gotta be in my Top 5 all-time favorite "NNF" shows.

[badassfunk]

That was a really fantastic episode... I particularly liked Jimmy's bizarre insistence that BART was named after former MLB commissioner A. Bartlett Giammatti. Also Matt's joke about what a kid's idea is, and Elwood's capper about the jism.
I think Jimmy was "misremembering" something Doug Benson said in a previous Podcast. I don't think it was about BART.

[DiggityDawg]

Looks like Jimmy's found a replacement for Match Game :

http://img.pcdn.vresp.com/media/f/6/6/f66dd2bb63/e93b864c83/6d4a1a410f/image1.jpg

YOU BET YOUR LIFE! @ UCB THEATRE

A NEW REVIVAL

The Secret Word, the Interviews with real people, they are all here...

Jimmy takes over Groucho's seat in this modern day reinvention of the classic game show, "You Bet Your Life".

Featuring Pat Francis

Every audience member has a chance to win $100!


THURSDAY, August 7th
9:30PM

THE UCB THEATRE
5919 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, CA

[uncomfortable]

Is it lame of me that I had been waiting for Pat Francis to show up ever since The Dark Knight opened after two-plus seasons of casual comments about his apparent Batman obsession? I'm sitting at home going "It's out, I can't wait to hear Pat's opinion on this goddamn movie."

What I'm saying is that Pat Francis is the man I trust for all Batman-related media talk-stuffs.

[Darryl]

Looks like Jimmy's found a replacement for Match Game :

http://img.pcdn.vresp.com/media/f/6/6/f66dd2bb63/e93b864c83/6d4a1a410f/image1.jpg

YOU BET YOUR LIFE! @ UCB THEATRE

A NEW REVIVAL

The Secret Word, the Interviews with real people, they are all here...

Jimmy takes over Groucho's seat in this modern day reinvention of the classic game show, "You Bet Your Life".

Featuring Pat Francis

Every audience member has a chance to win $100!


THURSDAY, August 7th
9:30PM

THE UCB THEATRE
5919 Franklin Ave
Hollywood, CA

Musta heard me talking about moving to LA just for UCB stuff, huh? And now this, to push me over the edge!

[punkdc]

Trying to get off work for Jimmy's new show. Didn't know Pat was involved so I might have to leave a little early.

[Pat Francis]

Is it lame of me that I had been waiting for Pat Francis to show up ever since The Dark Knight opened after two-plus seasons of casual comments about his apparent Batman obsession? I'm sitting at home going "It's out, I can't wait to hear Pat's opinion on this goddamn movie."

What I'm saying is that Pat Francis is the man I trust for all Batman-related media talk-stuffs.


It is the very best version of Batman ever!! This is the movie that true Batman fans have been waiting for. I've seen it twice and I feel gayer than ever. IMAX here I come!

[Darryl]

Awesome news about the new show, Pardo. But let's all keep our eyed opened for this:

http://darrylasher.com/belknap.jpg

[dan telfer]

Thank goodness I have a Pardo gameshow I can see when I am next in town. All is right with the world.

[Shane]

Awesome news about the new show, Pardo. But let's all keep our eyed opened for this:

http://darrylasher.com/belknap.jpg

Is that all the instruments meaning all the recorders?

[Ian Brill]

It is the very best version of Batman ever!! This is the movie that true Batman fans have been waiting for. I've seen it twice and I feel gayer than ever. IMAX here I come!

Whoa, whoa, whoa...better than Batman: The Animated Series? I loved The Dark Knight but you have to admit that Kevin Conroy's Batman voice is way better than Christian Bale's growl.

[ReverendMediocre]

I still have some hope in my mind that Andy Daly will give up the hosting spot of Match Game and the producers will slot Pardo in.. Or at the very least let Pardo be a panel member, if he doesn't outshine everyone else too hard anyways.. I'd love to see the casual inside jabs that Pardo and Daly would shoot at each other about the hosting gig..

[Pat Francis]

Whoa, whoa, whoa...better than Batman: The Animated Series? I loved The Dark Knight but you have to admit that Kevin Conroy's Batman voice is way better than Christian Bale's growl.

As far as live action goes... The Dark Knight is the best. Conroy has the luxury of only acting with his voice while Bale has to be the whole package. I loved Bale's voice. He's trying to strike fear into criminals while protecting his identity. I am now even gayer than I was when I woke up this morning.

[Gene George]

I loved Bale's voice. He's trying to strike fear into criminals while protecting his identity.

For the people bagging on Bale's voice as the Batman. I ask this: How many people thought "Why is Batman using such a lame voice" and how many thought "Why is Christian Bale talking like that"?

As someone who EASILY loses suspension of disbelief at movies by the lame-ass shit most films pull, I never for one second questioned the actor's choice because the mofo IS BATMAN. I did think huh, that must be hard on the ol' bat-larynx though.

[CHaberkern]

I don't know if I'll be able to make it to Thursday's show, so I hope they record it for the primo!

[Darryl]

I saw Batman Begins with my daughter and her friend, and left the theater doing a killer Batman Voice, which cracked them up consistently. It became a requested piece for weeks after the movie. But, we all loved the film, and Dark Knight is fantastic as well.

[Gene George]

I need to state this for the record: "interruptfuck" is the best portmanteau word ever.

[Pat Francis]

For the people bagging on Bale's voice as the Batman. I ask this: How many people thought "Why is Batman using such a lame voice" and how many thought "Why is Christian Bale talking like that"?

As someone who EASILY loses suspension of disbelief at movies by the lame-ass shit most films pull, I never for one second questioned the actor's choice because the mofo IS BATMAN. I did think huh, that must be hard on the ol' bat-larynx though.

You got that right!!

[MonkeyGoLucky]

New Videos Up:

http://monkeygolucky.com/nnf_319.shtml

Well, well, well. Been having some problems with segment one. Tried to fix. But time was slipping, slipping, slipping... so decided to just post everything else. How long can you be expected to wait for Graham Elwood videos anyway? Enjoy.

[Hobokamp]

For those of you who just got the iTunes password reminder asking you to download the new podcast...

My god, it's full of stars.

[Scammy Davis Boogah Jr.]

They only had him on because Eric Luxury asked for it in the "NNF Guest Request" Thread...

(That post required research!)

[MonkeyGoLucky]

Graham Elwood All Good

The first segment is now up and rockin'

http://monkeygolucky.com/nnf_319_1.shtml

Enjoy,

MGL

[(Mul)Doomstone]

Mr. Oswalt?!?

Comedy nerd dreams do come true.

[KeithTalent]

I know why Batman talks like that. It doesn't make it any less comical. You heard me Bale.

[man124]

Is it really Patton Oswalt? Oh god, I can't wait to get home and listen to this.

[isoS]

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<font color=D1AB6F size=3><i>Bend over Abigail Mae, here comes Patton Oswalt.</i></font>


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[ReverendMediocre]

I think I just shat myself..

[Darryl]

Patton? Oswalt?

Gettafugouttahere!

[BananapeelWilliams]

Yes! Been waiting for this one.

[darrylduffy]

Ransom E. Olds

[Jenny]

Yay! Patton's always funderful!

[man124]

I am gonna go ahead and say that this is the best episode ever. Sorry Pat, but Patton is my new first choice for third chair.

[ozbug]

When I heard that there was an earthquake in L.A. I remarked to my daughter how cool that would be if they were taping an episode of NNF. Oh, so close.

[CaptainBreakfast]

how long to wait for those w/out primo?

[nathansmart]

how long to wait for those w/out primo?

FOREVER, now get off your ass and suscribe!

[Berliner]

When I heard that there was an earthquake in L.A. I remarked to my daughter how cool that would be if they were taping an episode of NNF. Oh, so close.

You listen with your daughter? I find that delightful! How old is she?

[nathansmart]

Weird - I can't remember if it got to him because of the link but there was a movie about Harry R. (not S.) Truman - the guy who got blown away by Mount St. Helens - called St. Helens and one of the cast members was Tim Thomerson.

[MrDys]

This eppy has thrown me on a crossword kick. For those on OSX, check out KrossWords (http://jerome.foucher.free.fr/KrossWordz/KrossWordz.html), which is a great client that will download crosswords from various newspapers.

[Scammy Davis Boogah Jr.]

Not only is Strange Brew not a terrible movie, it is in my opinion, one of the greatest movies of all time.

I could bore you with the hundred or so quotes from this movie that I still use on a daily basis, but instead I'll just pick out one of my favorite scenes from when Paul Dooley (in his bestest performance ever) is purgering in court:

Dooley: As you can see, these videos have time code, and those are very difficult to fake.

Attorney: Can you please explain to the court, Time code?

Dooley: Just cause I don't know what it is doesn't mean I'm lying...



(Edited to include more lines, because they're great)

[DiggityDawg]

I'm running on 5 hours of sleep, & have a rough, looooong nite of work ahead of me.

But now I have this to make it better.

NNF - soothing as any balm or ointment.

[ericluxury]

What a fun episode. I had hoped that Patton would do the show and it was great. Season 3 has been so damn good. Now that Patton and Greg Behrendt have been guests, I am going to focus my guest-hope for the show on Jon Hamm. Maybe when Mad Men wraps we'll get to hear him be funny, though I'd imagine he is as busy as it gets.

[punkdc]

What a fun episode. I had hoped that Patton would do the show and it was great. Season 3 has been so damn good. Now that Patton and Greg Behrendt have been guests, I am going to focus my guest-hope for the show on Jon Hamm. Maybe when Mad Men wraps we'll get to hear him be funny, though I'd imagine he is as busy as it gets.

God help us all if Jon Hamm was on. I saw him at match game and was one of the best guest I've ever seen.

[Itslikeimsayin]

Couple of notes regarding this episode:

I once saw Pierce Brosnan at the baggage area at LAX. It was one of the only times in my life I've been taken aback by someone's looks in person. He exudes "star."

In high school I knew a blowhard junior golfer who very sincerely got the vanity plate, FUTR PGA.

Matt's eating habits don't make sense. From knowing him personally, I get the sense he's sort of a picky eater, but then he reveals he'll eat a sandwich from 7-11? I don't understand. Either have some standards or don't!

[isoS]

I am picky, but I have low standards. If the 7-11 sandwich had tomatoes on it, I would've never eaten it. But it was literally just turkey and cheese on white bread, no condiments even (I guess you could add those yourself). To me, the simplicity of it negated the possible health risk. Also, I wanted an actual lunch, not just some chips or a donut, and that was one of the healthiest "real lunch" items I could find in the store.

[Turducken]

Loved Jimmy's "J. Crew" line!

[ericluxury]

In Jimmy's defense about the Top 5 funniest people, Steve Iott has been mentioned as one of the top 5 funniest men on the planet multiple times. Plus, it happens everytime he's mentioned.

You'd have to ask the kid to give you a definitive list. But the ones I can remember on Jimmy's list are Paul F Tompkins, Steve Iott. Those are the only ones I am sure of. Other people that he has mentioned are very funny, but I don't think were mentioned as on the list are Mike Schmidt, Mike Toomey, Brian Noonan, Brian Regan, Greg Behrendt, Andy Daly, Scott Thompson and Sean Cullen.

[Darryl]

I am picky, but I have low standards. If the 7-11 sandwich had tomatoes on it, I would've never eaten it. But it was literally just turkey and cheese on white bread, no condiments even (I guess you could add those yourself). To me, the simplicity of it negated the possible health risk. Also, I wanted an actual lunch, not just some chips or a donut, and that was one of the healthiest "real lunch" items I could find in the store.

Yeah, you can hardly go wrong when you bind lunch meat to bread with cheese! Bring it on! It's when you start adding stuff that can go bad and get mushy that the problems set in.

Also: I was in total crossword geek heaven with this one! I swear, I love any time Pardo wants to talk about crosswords. But this little chat knocked it out of the park. Finally, someone understands! I try to explain what is clever and/or annoying about crosswords, especially the ones from Shortz, and I get glazed looks. Yes, I watched the Wordplay movie. Several times. And, no, I will NOT buy the 100 EASY CROSSWORDS books at Borders. Even though they are probably exactly my level.

[isoS]

iPhone/iPod touch users: care to weigh in on which crossword app is best? (There are only two, Crosswords and 2 Across, and both sound pretty good. Touch Arcade did a nice comparison (http://toucharcade.com/2008/08/04/crossword-puzzles-on-iphone-2-across-and-crosswords/). I'm planning on checking out the free demo (http://toucharcade.com/2008/08/06/another-free-demo-crosswords-light/) of Crosswords.)

[nathansmart]

Yeah, you can hardly go wrong when you bind lunch meat to bread with cheese! Bring it on! It's when you start adding stuff that can go bad and get mushy that the problems set in.

Careful, once you add cheese that's when it starts to get mushy - that cheese, for some reason, starts to melt itself to the bread and meat and turns almost liquidy if you wait too long. Yuck.

[Darryl]

Wow, thanks for the links. I'm on my Touch right now so I'll check em out. And I'm glad you're conquering your crossword aversion.

[Darryl]

Careful, once you add cheese that's when it starts to get mushy - that cheese, for some reason, starts to melt itself to the bread and meat and turns almost liquidy if you wait too long. Yuck.

I think you misspelled YUMMMMM!!!!!

[Shane]

In Jimmy's defense about the Top 5 funniest people, Steve Iott has been mentioned as one of the top 5 funniest men on the planet multiple times. Plus, it happens everytime he's mentioned.

You'd have to ask the kid to give you a definitive list. But the ones I can remember on Jimmy's list are Paul F Tompkins, Steve Iott. Those are the only ones I am sure of. Other people that he has mentioned are very funny, but I don't think were mentioned as on the list are Mike Schmidt, Mike Toomey, Brian Noonan, Brian Regan, Greg Behrendt, Andy Daly, Scott Thompson and Sean Cullen.

I'm positive Jimmy has said Mike Schmidt is in the top 5, and I'm pretty sure he said that in episode 60.

[dan telfer]

Tomatoes in a sandwich are the worst thing in the world.

Boy oh boy, what an episode. Easily worth the entire Primo subscription.

Please take Patton's suggestion of calling in a John Hamm favor, Jimmy. Holy fuck would it be good to see you on Mad Men. Are you listening network execs? Get your shit together and hire the Shooter.

[MrDys]

Clue for 40 across in the Washington Post crossword today: Dunderhead.

[uncomfortable]

Tomatoes in a sandwich are the worst thing in the world.
Tomatoes in general are the worst thing in the world. Their mere slimy presence is a mood bringer-downer, regardless of cold, slimy context.

[uncomfortable]

And for the record, the Tim Thomerson film you guys are thinking of is Jeckyl and Hyde... Together Again - even better than Strange Brew, by the way.

[Darryl]

Hey, Matt! I hope you're practicing your Lieberman. It might come in handy.

Joe Lieberman, the former Democratic vice-presidential nominee who has endorsed John McCain, is being vetted as a potential running mate for the Republican presidential hopeful, according to an adviser to Mr McCain’s campaign.

Mr Lieberman, who has campaigned for the Arizona senator, has long been considered an unconventional but plausible choice for Mr McCain.

[dannyfranks]

Thanks for the podcast guys. I don't think I could live without it. No pressure for season 4.

[Scammy Davis Boogah Jr.]

Joe Lieberman, the former Democratic vice-presidential nominee who has endorsed John McCain, is being vetted as a potential running mate for the Republican presidential hopeful

This would make me laugh until November. A better option for McCain would be for him to shoot himself in the face.

Sorry for momentary derailment.

Saw Patton in SF on Friday and he remains the best. Only one bit I'd heard before in the entire set. Complete and total genius at it's height.

[CaptainBreakfast]

Saw Patton in SF on Friday and he remains the best. Only one bit I'd heard before in the entire set. Complete and total genius at it's height.

Sweet.

[mike]

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[Shane]

In Jimmy's defense about the Top 5 funniest people, Steve Iott has been mentioned as one of the top 5 funniest men on the planet multiple times. Plus, it happens everytime he's mentioned.

You'd have to ask the kid to give you a definitive list. But the ones I can remember on Jimmy's list are Paul F Tompkins, Steve Iott. Those are the only ones I am sure of. Other people that he has mentioned are very funny, but I don't think were mentioned as on the list are Mike Schmidt, Mike Toomey, Brian Noonan, Brian Regan, Greg Behrendt, Andy Daly, Scott Thompson and Sean Cullen.


Jimmy said that Richard Lewis is in the top 5 as well. (Ep. 54 i think)

[dan telfer]

I finally saw Semi-Pro.

At the top of the movie Will Ferrell announces one of the starting players is from South Bend. Maybe that's why Andy Daly was used to it being a declarative.

[Gene George]

Shout out to Handy Market, yay!

Handy Market's BBQ rules too. I loves me some Burbank.

[Gene George]

I am picky, but I have low standards. If the 7-11 sandwich had tomatoes on it, I would've never eaten it. But it was literally just turkey and cheese on white bread, no condiments even (I guess you could add those yourself). To me, the simplicity of it negated the possible health risk. Also, I wanted an actual lunch, not just some chips or a donut, and that was one of the healthiest "real lunch" items I could find in the store.


I have eaten and liked (and lived to tell about) many a triangle sandwich from various convenience stores. Tuna salad is usually good, I hate hate hate triangle roast beef though.

[isoS]

It takes a lot of balls to eat convenience store tuna fish. I don't like tuna fish sandwiches (or tuna salad) anyway, but even if I did, fish spoils easily, as does mayo. I'll defend their turkey, but I have to admit that 7-11 is one (small) step up from a vending machine. Just be careful.

[punkdc]

It takes a lot of balls to eat convenience store tuna fish. I don't like tuna fish sandwiches (or tuna salad) anyway, but even if I did, fish spoils easily, as does mayo. I'll defend their turkey, but I have to admit that 7-11 is one (small) step up from a vending machine. Just be careful.

As Fry once told us "Its like a party in my mouth and everyone is throwing up."

[Gene George]

It takes a lot of balls to eat convenience store tuna fish. I don't like tuna fish sandwiches (or tuna salad) anyway, but even if I did, fish spoils easily, as does mayo. I'll defend their turkey, but I have to admit that 7-11 is one (small) step up from a vending machine. Just be careful.

I have ENORMOUS BALLS then.

Never had a problem, but I always check to make sure the 'fridges are cold and look at the expiration date on the sandwich. The only times I've had violent food poisoning so far is from Naugles and Jack in the Box - never from the triangle. I did however get a moldy-ass burrito out of a vending machine when I was at college. That was sadmaking.