Amusing Ourselves to Death

Amusing Ourselves to Death

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Amusing Ourselves to Death episodes

  • S1E20 - Luck S1 with CJ Schmied

    HBO’s beautifully-shot TV series “Luck”, about the denizens of a California horse track, was cut short in its prime after mounting tragedies. But it remains a fascinating tale about animals, capitalism, addiction and the most personal story by acclaimed writer David Milch. Come for the Nick Nolte impressions, stay for the legit revelations on what would’ve happened in season 2!

    Psst! In the 4th race, place a bet on Sparkling Water....that horse can RUN!

    Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co

    1 hr 29 min
  • S1E18 - Phantasm with J.J. Ellis

    A very Tall Man. Jawas from Hell. Hammer Bombs. Giant flies. Dream Logic. Killer Pinballs. Graveyard sex. An Ice Cream Man who is also really great at guitar. No, we're not talking about Justin's Search History! We're talking about the 1979 horror classic Phantasm! The first in a very fun and surprisingly lengthy anthology about a boy and an Ice Cream Man named Reggie battling inter-dimensional beings, some of which resemble certain characters from a certain Maclunkey Saga. And joining us this week to tackle this film is our buddy and fellow comedy writer/radio show host J.J. Ellis! So be sure to grab your hammer and some gunpowder and for christ sakes don't download this episode unless you intend to listen to it! Warning Streams are bullshit! Reggie forever.

    Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co

    1 hr 17 min
  • S1E16 - The Wizard of Oz with Daniel Moyer
    Baby’s 1st Commentary Episode! Artist/comedian Daniel Moyer joins the pod to gift us his ruby slippers of Oz lore as we watch the 1939 classic musical! We drink seltzer and eat (off mic, relax!) a surprise food that also starts with “S”! And if you play this episode while listening to Pink Floyd, our great jokes may be drowned out so please don’t do that.
    2 hr 3 min
  • S1E15 - The Departed with Kevin Kirner
    Two-time guest of the pod Kevin Kirner has departed...the east coast of America. Also, we discuss 2006’s “The Departed”. Do...do you get it? The departed talking about “The Departed”? (Also we executed a cheese-eating rat fuck on mic) It’s called an allegory or as literary scholars say: “a hat on a hat”! Jesus Christ. See, going to college wasn’t a waste of money. Anyway, we get into the wacky hijinks of the Bahhston Police Department, quote Leo’s “TWO PILLS?!” speech and the worst/hottest therapist in cinema. When I was your age, they said we could drink seltzer or sparkling water. But when you’re facing carbonated H2O with a smidge of flavor...what’s the difference?
    1 hr 24 min
  • S1E14 - Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas with Tami Cantilina
    First, they went to high-school. Then they went to Hawaii. Then they went to college. And now they're going to Vegas! No, no not Jiah and Justin! We can't afford to go to Hawaii. We're talking about Zach, Kelly, Screech, Slater, and Lisa of the hit 90's series Saved by the Bell! That's right, Zach and Kelly are finally getting hitched and we've asked comedian Tami Cantilina to join us in celebration! This week we're covering the 1994 TV special "Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas." Strap in and get ready for some snakes, slot machines, golf-cart accidents, and cultural appropriation!
    1 hr 44 min
  • S1E13 - Top 19 of 2019
    Welcome to a special BONUS episode of Amusing Ourselves to Death! In this episode, #theboys countdown their Top 19 of 2019 and touch on their aspirations and hopes for 2020. Expect the usual hot takes, mental spiraling and maybe even a discussion about a burrito. Digital Dean for President 2020.
    2 hr 16 min
  • S1E12 - Watchmen S1 with Evan Williamson

    We all wear masks to protect ourselves from pain. A different face we show to the masses. And some wear nun habits or mirror spandex while fighting crime in HBO’s “Watchmen”, the sequel series to the landmark graphic novel. Justin & Jiah are joined by comedian/podcaster Evan Williamson to ask “Quis podcastiet ipsos podcastes?”

    Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co

    1 hr 34 min
  • S1E11 - Brazil (1985)

    The Boys from Bethlehem talk “Brazil”, one of our favorite X-mas movies about the futility of fighting the system! Give up and consume! Consuuuuuuuuuume!

    Happy Seltzerdays!

    Justin & Jiah

    Find out more at https://amusing-ourselves-to-death.pinecast.co

    1 hr 26 min

About Amusing Ourselves to Death

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Amusing Ourselves to Death is a conversational podcast about pop culture and the media we love. Also guest comedians, games, and just a little bit of existential dread!