Has the Deep State secretly replaced the Funhouse crew with crisis voice actors? It's actually not only possible, but probable! You know, when you think about it. We (whoever "we" are!) discuss the rich and wonderful world of conspiracy theories. Also: a thrilling WWII spy novel; the lazy-ass official cat of 10 Downing St.; and an amazing documentary about film scores. Plus a tough question from a listener: how do you cope with a terrible job right now when it will almost certainly get better next year? With Brandi Brown and Shanan Custer.

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz has entered the 2020 presidential race! Maybe! Feeling the Schultzmentum, Bill and co. take up the issue of "centrism" in politics. What does it mean? Is it different from other vague political terms? Does anyone care? Find out! Also: our first foray into True Crime podcasting; Brandi roasts the dumb 2013 song "Accidental Racist;" and we discuss pop history books. Plus: listener advice, for work and for love. With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Teaser for our first live show! Recorded at San Francisco's Gateway Theater on 1/20/2019. Bill welcomes Mythbusters' Adam Savage and others for a spirited talk about alternative medicine: legit, quackery, or some combination? Also: beautiful songs to be played obsessively while driving; the uncanny valley horror of Winnie the Pooh; John Travolta as Gotti, and not as Gotti. Finally, the panel gives life advice to the audience. Do they help? YOU decide! With regulars Brandi Brown and Joseph Scrimshaw; guests Adam Savage and Quiz-o-Tron's Rebecca Watson. Available exclusively for our Patreon patrons.

Bill and friends talk about where the Me Too movement is now, where it came from, and where it might be going. Also: Japanese mascot madness; Clint Eastwood plays a squinty old grouch for a change; slightly-used British detective TV; and an island of actual art in the poisonous stream that is Twitter dot com. Finally: we try to advise a lonely listener whose job has left her virtually orphaned. With Brandi Brown, Mary Jo Pehl and Shanan Custer.

Bill interviews RiffTrax and MST3K partner Michael J. "Mike' Nelson: the man, the legend, the guy Bill sees every other day! They chat about Mike's early days growing up in the boonies, his love of classical music, tennis, cooking, and other things that make Mike a cultured man and Bill... not so much. And also comedy! Plus a full extra half-hour over on Patreon discussing our movie obsessions during MST3K and RiffTrax. Warning: includes Gandalf impressions.

Oh, did that naughty podcast title OFFEND you? Are you TRIGGERED? To find out, listen to Bill and co. talk about the concept of Political Correctness a.k.a. P.C. in the wake of a certain wank-fiend comedian's return to the stage. Again. Also: workaday anime animals, Top 10 movie lists presidential and not, and a book about Da Ol' Neighbahood. Finally: one of our listeners asks about an art project that got out of control. With Brandi Brown, Bryan Miller and a piece by Joseph Scrimshaw.

We give advice, and lots of it. This is the first Funhouse every-now-and-then All Advice episodes where we address some of the many life questions our excellent listeners have sent us (fyi: [email protected]). Hear us advising like the wind, life coachin' like hell. With Brandi Brown and Shanan Custer.

Get on board! Let's ride this Christmas... train? I don't know, something that moves. We take on the strange sailor-loving Turkish do-gooder called Santa Claus and his possible realness. Also: Rudolph, the inconvenient truth. Featuring special guest mentions Carol Burnett, Mr. Magoo, and the beloved Boy Without a Tongue, if he also exists. Merry Christmas! With Brandi Brown, Shanan Custer and Mike Fotis, with a piece by Joseph Scrimshaw.

A murder of Crows!  Bill chats with fellow Mystery Science Theater 3000 alum Trace Beaulieu. They discuss Trace's early days growing up in the raspberry capital of the world, the glorious dangers of childhood, eating emu at the Ren Fest, and of course -- MST3K, Crow T. Robot, mad scientists, and the joys of working on one of the most unlikely TV shows ever.

Blinded by science! We chat with a veteran science writer about the complexities of invasive species, the existential dilemmas of climate change, and the fun of gaming out animal gladiator battles. Also: the healing power of TV shows about violent druglords, a rebooted She-Ra, people who can't stop climbing things, and an evil young, sweaty, sexy... Andy Griffith? With Brandi Brown, Mike Fotis, and guest Maggie Koerth-Baker of 538.com.