Best Terminally Nerdy Podcasts (2025)

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22: Black Christmas Encore - Dual-Direction Directors - Terminal 55 Demo 33:32

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21h ago33:32

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On this encore episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we dig into the crossover world of horror and family films, inspired by Black Christmas and its director Bob Clark, who also brought us A Christmas Story. We share our list of horror directors who made surprising ventures into kids and family movies, from Robert Rodriguez’s journey betwee…

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21: Black Christmas (1974) 1:59:08

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In this episode, we dive deep into the snowy suspense of Bob Clark's 1974 cult classic, Black Christmas. We revisit the film’s troubled release history, surprising critical reviews, and its gradual rise to horror royalty. We explore its Canadian roots, its connection to true crime, and the feminist undertones that set it apart from other slashers. …

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20: Friday the 13th Encore - Thanksgiving & 1980 Movies - Arrow Demo 33:17

15d ago33:17

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In this encore episode, we celebrate Friday the 13th and give thanks for another year of horror fandom! We swap stories about Thanksgiving favorites and dietary mishaps, and explore the surprisingly small (but memorable) world of Thanksgiving-themed horror movies, including cult gems like Thankskilling and Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. We also spotlight…

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19: Friday the 13th (1980) 1:53:44

22d ago1:53:44

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In this episode, we dive into the bloody beginnings of one of horror’s most iconic franchises as we revisit Friday the 13th (1980). We unpack the film’s origins, its impact on the slasher genre, and the way it shifted horror toward teen audiences. Join us as we discuss the critical reception - both savage and praise-filled - Tom Savini’s savage kil…

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18: The Descent Encore - Movies About Grief to Watch When You're Not Already Sad 29:56

29d ago29:56

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In this encore episode, we explore the emotional depths of grief in horror films - starting with The Descent and branching out to titles like Talk to Me, Bring Her Back, Hereditary, Midsommar, The Babadook, and The Ritual. We weigh how these movies use discomfort, atmosphere, and sometimes brutal realism to highlight the human experience of loss. W…

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17: The Descent (2005) 1:53:47

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This week, we descend into the shadows to unpack the 2005 horror classic The Descent. We explore its unique reception history - including how real-life events shaped its release - and dive deep into themes of grief, trauma, friendship, and betrayal. We discuss the film’s all-female cast, claustrophobic atmosphere, groundbreaking special effects, an…

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S3 Ep13: The Mentor 1:11:32

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Dawn breaks on the longest Halloween and The Central Florida Ghostbusters are beat up and burnt out! With the last of Samhain's Druden in the can and the sun on the horizon - hope might be in sight! But an increase in Samhain sightings and an ever-growing pile of unanswered questions say otherwise... Fortunately, Mr. Book has a lead. Tired, hungry,…

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16: Halloween Encore - Our Top Five Halloween Horror Movies 34:50

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In this special encore episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we’re celebrating both Halloween and our 10th wedding anniversary - yes, we actually tied the knot in costume on Halloween! We dive into the spirit of the season by sharing and ranking our top five favorite Halloween horror movies, from classic slashers to cult oddities. Expect pa…

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15: Halloween (1978) 2:06:23

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In this special Halloween episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we dive deep into John Carpenter’s iconic 1978 film, Halloween. We discuss its colossal influence on the slasher genre, share our personal connections and ratings, and explore the film’s atmosphere, themes, and characters - from Laurie Strode’s final girl legacy to Michael Myer…

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14: The Thing Encore - Packing for Antarctica 29:38

2M ago29:38

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In this encore episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we dive deeper into John Carpenter's classic, The Thing. We reflect on the creative process behind our original music, share the studio recording of Rachel's song Who Are We, and challenge each other with a playful thought experiment: if we were each assigned to a research station in Anta…

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13: The Thing (1982) 1:35:40

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12: Fright Night Encore - Reboot, Recs & Random Trivia 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Welcome to this encore episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead! This week, hosts Rachel and John are back for a brief follow-up discussion about the 2011 remake of Fright Night, its casting choices, and why it just can’t quite match the charm of the original. Next they swap recent movie recommendations, sharing their takes on everything from E…

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11: Fright Night (1985) 2:00:00

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Welcome to another spine-tingling installment of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead! In this episode, your hosts John and Rachel sink their teeth into the 1985 horror-comedy classic “Fright Night.” As autumn sets in and spooky season gets underway, the duo dives deep into what makes this film a perennial Halloween favorite—with its perfect blend of …

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10: Night of the Living Dead Encore - Zombie Movie Draft 47:19

3M ago47:19

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In this special encore episode, hosts John and Rachel return to the world of "Night of the Living Dead", with their usual signature twist. Inspired by a new spin (HA) on the Wheel of Horror, they dive headfirst into a zombie movie draft, assembling their dream teams from a list of the 30 top-rated zombie films (based on Rotten Tomatoes audience sco…

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9: Night of the Living Dead (1968) 1:35:23

3M ago1:35:23

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Welcome back to "Open Mic Night of the Living Dead," the podcast where horror movie enthusiasts John and Rachel dig deep into the guts of classic and cult horror films. This week, they're finally tackling their namesake: George A. Romero's legendary 1968 masterpiece, "Night of the Living Dead." Join John and Rachel as they share their first experie…

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8: Encore: The Evil Dead + Demo 28:11

3M ago28:11

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Welcome to the encore episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead’s take on The Evil Dead! In this lively in-between episode, John and Rachel revisit their love for Sam Raimi’s horror classic, “The Evil Dead,” sharing the thrill of discovering new details with every rewatch. With plenty of witty banter, fake ad jingles, insider horror references, …

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7: The Evil Dead (1981) 1:29:00

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Welcome back to Open Mic Night of the Living Dead! In today’s episode, Rachel and John sink their teeth into Sam Raimi’s cult horror classic, The Evil Dead (1981). Join your co-hosts as they travel deep into the haunted woods, unearthing the movie’s wild origin story, scrappy filmmaking secrets, and the infamous Necronomicon. *Content Warning*: Dis…

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6: The Exorcist Encore 23:51

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Welcome to the encore episode for The Exorcist, where John and Rachel have a discussion inspired by a few tidbits they forgot to cover in the main episode, copycat possession movies, and some of the films they’ve recently watched and think you might should watch too. Plus they debut the studio version of John’s Exorcist-inspired song Nothing Left. …

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5: The Exorcist (1973) 1:58:38

4M ago1:58:38

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Welcome back to Open Mic Night of the Living Dead! In this episode, John and Rachel sink their teeth into one of the most iconic horror films of all time - William Friedkin’s 1973 masterpiece, The Exorcist. Join our killer couple as they recap and dissect the film’s haunting story, explore its real-life inspirations, and delve into what makes this …

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4: Scream Encore 28:15

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In this encore episode dedicated to the Scream franchise, your hosts dig into the ever-growing world of Ghostface, sharing the inside scoop on the upcoming Scream 7, including some surprising cast returns, behind-the-scenes shakeups, and their personal hopes and concerns for the future of the series. You’ll also get a peek into their unique episode…

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3: Scream (1996) 1:17:36

4M ago1:17:36

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Welcome to the first full regular episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead! In this episode, co-hosts John and Rachel finally kick off their much-anticipated horror movie podcast - and what better way to get started than by diving into the genre-defining classic, Scream (1996). As a married couple who met at an open mic and share a love of horr…

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2: Top 24 Encore + Trancers Demo 19:38

5M ago19:38

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Welcome to Open Mic Night of the Living Dead’s first special encore episode, where cohosts John and Rachel showcase a different kind of episode than one of their usual deep dives - one that dives shallowly into the movies they've been catching outside their main releases, explores unexpected genre gems, and gives you an exclusive listen to their la…

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1: Delayed Reactions ~ Our Top 24 of '24 1:08:48

5M ago1:08:48

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In this special preview episode of Open Mic Night of the Living Dead, we count down our top 12 horror movies each, sharing our combined Top 24 of ‘24. We revisit films we watched together this year - some classics, some new releases, and a few hidden gems that caught us by surprise. Along the way, we dig into why certain movies lingered in our mind…

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S3: Series Update: Ghost-Busting Status & K8 Was Here 27:21

3y ago27:21

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Hey there Ghostheads! Happy New Year! It's been a minute, so Doug and Cat are checking in to keep you abreast of our latest happenings in RPG podcasts and paranormal eliminations. Progress on Ghostbusters: Resurrection continues, and Doug has a new GBRPG tool for Ghost Masters in the works: The Ectonomicon. But also, during the pandemic, Doug ran a…

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EP93: Comic Creator Richard Fairgray 1:03:04

3y ago1:03:04

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by comic creator Richard Fairgray. Richard has created 1000's of pages of comics as a writer, artist, colorist and letterer; his smash hit Blastosaurus was the top comic in New Zealand. His newest book, Shed is having a killer Kickstarter(500% funded) and…

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EP92: Screenwriter Larry Wilson (Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Tales from the Crypt) 57:52

3y ago57:52

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by a very special guest, screenwriter Larry Wilson. Larry is best known for his work on Beetlejuice, The Addams Family and Tales from the Crypt. We discuss how he got into the industry, his love of the Universal Monsters, working as a script reader, worki…

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EP91: James Hsu Host for Humans of Magic 1:01:49

3y ago1:01:49

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by a very special guest, fellow podcast host and content creator James Hsu. We discuss his podcast Humans of Magic, how he got into Magic the Gathering, how he selects his guests to interview, interviewing philosophy, ways to learn and improve from others…

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EP90: Actors Alex Angelikis & John Adkins (The Terminal List) 54:38

3+ y ago54:38

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by two very special guests, military veterans Alex Angelikis and John Adkins from the hit Amazon Prime show, The Terminal List. We discuss their military careers, how they transitioned into acting, their first gigs, the process of getting signed on the hi…

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EP89: Costume Designer Val Halverson (Stargate SG1, Atlantis, Universe) 1:01:12

3+ y ago1:01:12

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by Costume Designer Val Halverson. Val had worked on some of our favorite shows like Stargate SG1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe. We discuss how she moved away from the fashion industry to get into the costume design industry, skills she used fr…

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EP88: Cinematographer, Writer & Director Tiffany Murray 1:05:50

3+ y ago1:05:50

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by Cinematographer, Writer & Director Tiffany Murray. She also wrote and directed Southbridge a new sci-fi adventure podcast series. We discuss how she got into the entertainment industry, getting into directing/producing, inside scoop of the cinematograp…

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EP87: Writer & Comedian Tim Barnes (Tonight Show, All That, Comedy Central) 1:06:27

3+ y ago1:06:27

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by writer and stand-up comedian Tim Barnes. Tim has written for the Nickelodeon sitcom Warped!, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Nickelodeon All That reboot, and Comedy Central. Tim also created the hot new Comedy Central animated web series Mauric…

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EP86: Comedian Dwight Simmons 57:32

3+ y ago57:32

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by stand-up comedian Dwight Simmons. We discuss how he got into comedy, his first open mic, learning from other comedians, the transition from host to feature, dealing with ego, the evolution of the writing process, reworking old jokes, recording a comedy…

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EP85: Actor Erik Passoja (The Flight Attendant, NCIS, Doom Patrol) 1:01:50

3+ y ago1:01:50

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by actor Erik Passoja. Erik has been a recurring character on hit shows like The Flight Attendant and NCIS. He has also been on fan favorite shows like Firefly and Doom Patrol as well as voice characters from hit games like Red Dead Redemption and the Cal…

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EP84: Photographer David Scott Holloway (Parts Unknown) 1:00:16

3+ y ago1:00:16

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by photographer and filmmaker David Scott Holloway. David has work on many legendary shows and films. He is perhaps best known for his work with Anthony Bourdain on Parts Unknown. We discuss how he got into photography, his aspiring skateboard career, tra…

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EP83: Comedian Zac Maas 48:40

3+ y ago48:40

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by Denver stand-up comedian Zac Maas. We discuss how he got his start, his first show having TJ Miller headline, making it to the finals of his first competition only being a few months in, his writing process, his feature film he wrote, and when/where to…

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EP82: Composer Jeff Cardoni (the League, Silicon Valley, CSI: Miami) 1:01:55

3+ y ago1:01:55

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by film & television composer Jeff Cardoni. Jeff was the composer for hit shows the League, Silicon Valley, CSI: Miami, plus many more. We discuss how he got his start, landing his first big gig CSI: Miami, the behind the scenes for composing film & telev…

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EP81: Actress & Director Lisa Datz 1:02:53

3+ y ago1:02:53

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by actress and director Lisa Datz. Lisa started in Broadway by has since branched off into films and television. Recently Lisa appeared on the hit television show FBI: Most Wanted. She has recently finished her short film Life of Riley, which she wrote, d…

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EP80: Comedian Simon Fraser 59:22

3+ y ago59:22

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by stand-up comedian Simon Fraser. Simon is from London, England but he is now living and now performing stand-up comedy in Columbus, Ohio. We discuss how he made his way from London to Columbus, how he got into comedy, graduating from Yale University, pe…

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EP79: Conspiracies with the Grodfather 1:09:49

3+ y ago1:09:49

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by old friend of the podcast Ryan "The Grodfather" Grodzinski. Ryan has known the boys for many years and this week we discuss something a bit different then the usual. We talk all types of conspiracies; we hit all the big ones like flat Earth, hollow Ear…

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EP78: Artist Howard Lyon (MTG, D&D, WoW TCG) 1:05:01

3+ y ago1:05:01

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by artist Howard Lyon. Howard has painted for such properties as Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warcraft TCG, Magic: the Gathering and Star Wars. We discuss how he got into art because of D&D, going to school for art, difficulties he faced learning color,…

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EP77: Actor & Writer Rob Ramsay (Blue Mountain State, Pub Crawl) 53:51

3+ y ago53:51

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by actor and writer Rob Ramsay. Rob is known for his work on the infamous Blue Mountain State but he has appeared in many roles and has a great new show Pub Crawl. We discuss reality TV, his show Pub Crawl, the late Anthony Bourdain, how Rob got into acti…

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EP76: Writer and Actor Jim Wise (MADtv, Tonight Show, Even Stevens) 1:00:00

3+ y ago1:00:00

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by Emmy award winning writer and actor Jim Wise. Jim was a long time writer for MADtv, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Arsenio Hall Show and so much more. He is also an actor known for his roles of Coach Tugnut in Even Stevens and Loud Howard on Dilbe…

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EP75: Actor Dennis Mallen 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by award winning actor Dennis Mallen. We discuss the Florida acting scene, the importance of treating acting like a business, how Dennis got into acting, how Dennis was a CEO for a tech company while acting, the power of networking, what is method acting,…

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EP74: Comic Artist Scott Hanna (Batman & Spider-man) 59:48

3+ y ago59:48

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by professional comic artist Scott Hanna. Scott has been an inker for the last few decades for the top two publishers DC and Marvel Comics. He has worked on nearly every major title including the big two: Batman and Spider-Man. We discuss how he got into …

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EP73: Director and Writer Ian Trutt 1:02:00

3+ y ago1:02:00

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by director and writer Ian Trutt. Ian has recently written and filmed his digital series "Cam Girl" due to premier later this year. Ian also holds an MFA in screenwriting from UGA. We discuss his start in writing, going to college, his adaptation of Neil …

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EP72: Comedian Chanel Ali 47:50

3+ y ago47:50

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by comedian and actress Chanel Ali. We discuss how she started comedy, moving to NYC for comedy, when a new comedian should go on the road, building minutes, networking with talented entertainers, the importance of organization, moving into acting, gettin…

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EP71: Rob Emmer from Impractical Jokers 50:43

3+ y ago50:43

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by Rob Emmer from the hit television show Impractical Jokers. We discuss his early days being a production assistant for the show's pilot, becoming a recurring cast member, working with the Jokers and crew, dealing with being someone on a hit TV show whil…

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EP70: Writer & Producer Eric Falconer (Blue Mountain State, Sarah Silverman Program, How I Met Your Mother) 1:04:04

3+ y ago1:04:04

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by writer and producer Eric Falconer. Eric created the cult classic show Blue Mountain State. He has also worked on The Sarah Silverman Program, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, How I Met Your Mother, The Mick, plus many more. We talk about how he got h…

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EP69: Comedian Daniel Perafan 52:18

3+ y ago52:18

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by New York stand-up comedian Daniel J Perafan. We discuss how Daniel got his start in stand-up, doing open mics, class struggles amongst comedians, utilizing other tools and avenues to get to the next levels in comedy, networking and working with peers i…

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EP68: Richard Manzo 54:48

4y ago54:48

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Welcome to the WWSD Podcast; weekly we share discussions. This week Josh and Seamus are joined by friend of the podcast Richard Manzo. Richard has worked behind the counter in a comic book and game store for many years and managed a specialty game store for the last four years. We learn about all the ins and outs of the game store industry and comi…