Convince Me

WARNING CHUNKY EPISODE! What compels the Convince Me Boys to actually follow up with a “convince”? This week we hop in the time machine and go way, way back to find the answer to exactly that question. Wouldn’t you know it, the boys actually overlap on a lot of their follow-ups! We’re talking Weezer, letters, Cleveland Cavaliers, and much more. This episode doesn’t have it all, but it has the ones we picked out specifically for this episode. There’s no other way to put it: this is the most “real” installment of “Convince Me” yet. We finally appeal to our conservative base and talk politics, follow Thayer’s path of heartbreak, and make some incredible puns with the word “vice”. Geoff introduces us to his “blow it up” writing strategy and tries to get us all on board. Not to be outdone, Ben delivers a tantalizing breakdown on what kind of people live in LA. What have the Convince Boys actually done with their lives?? Tune in to find out babyyyy!

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Cars bad! Bikes good! That’s what cool, environmentally-friendly, and just friendly person Ky Guy (if you want to find out his real name, you'll have to listen!) says when it comes to alternative commuting. That’s right folks, take that car and put in the garbage because there’s a better way to get around town and it rhymes with sma-biking (the answer is biking). Along this two-wheeled journey we visit Geoff and Ky’s longboard phase, place ourselves on the sweat spectrum, and talk bike stats. Helmets are lame tho right? Not if you like living. Safety is back and it is sexier than ever on this episode. Beyond our in-depth bike style tips, we play the age-old classic game “bike, plane, train...or walk...or drive” to put Ky’s alternative commuting strategy to the test. We close things out with some bike trivia and discover a daunting secret about Geoff’s teeth brushing habits. Will Ky get the boys to remove their training wheels and ride the bike of life? Or will the boys continue to hate planet earth and watch the world burn? Tune in to find out! Or don’t! It is your choice! Ding Ding!

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Comedian Carl Tart (@dammitCARL) is tired of LeBron James not getting the respect he deserves. From being blamed for every loss to people piling up online hate, Carl argues that LeBron is unfairly disrespected in the NBA and fan community. Carl takes us through his own NBA history, how LeBron singlehandedly pulled the Cavs into success, how he has never been supported like the other greats have been, and his off-court persona and sense of humor. Along the way we talk video games and the NBA 2K conspiracy against LeBron, rat tails, the Cavs' new lineup, trolls, The Decision, headbands, lack of injuries, and BizDiss. 

 

Follow Carl Tart on twitter @DammitCARL, listen to his podcast Culture Kings, and catch him on stage at UCB LA with Queen George and White Women. 

 

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Eugene Suen (@eugenesuen) is back for second-straight year of Oscar-picking fun. Eugene perfectly predicted the 2017 Oscars, including the Best Picture flub! He's on track to replicate those high standards this year by again taking us through the nominees and giving his opinions not only on what will win, but what he thinks should win. If you can picture it, it was an animated conversation that will surely be the soundtrack to that documentary you call your "day." 

Follow Eugene Suen on twitter @EugeneSuen, and check out his improv team Belly Belly, and the excellent Almond Tree Films almondtreefilms.com.

 

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WARNING: The first 15 minutes of this podcast are dedicated to a a discussion with Nick Pilla about eating cereal with water instead of milk. After that, we talk about the city of Cleveland! Nick believes that Cleveland doesn't get enough credit. It's got everything the other cities got, and a great populace of blue collar Americans to boot. He also says that it has the second largest theater district in the US, but I (Geoff) feel like that's just some trickery with zoning. LA has a large number of Equity Waiver theaters that, when added up, probably make up a larger number of seats than whatever Cleveland has. We also talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Go see Nick's show Sketch Idol at the UCB Inner Sanctum on 2/8, 8:30pm!

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Comedian and fellow podcast host Cassi Jerkins (@CassiJerkins) is a cat foster parent, and wants to convince you to be one too! Cassi educates Thayer, Geoff and Ben about the ins and outs of fostering: how to get involved, the low cost associated, how much is required to adopt an animal, why fostering is a low-stakes introduction to pet ownership, the benefits of a full-time volunteer position, and how cats make your life better. Along the way we hear everyone's pet history, our thoughts on giving pets as gifts, and we get a special guest visitor, Cassi's foster-cat, Silver. We end with a very riled-up, ticked, and peeved version of "What's Cheesin' You Off?"

Follow Cassi Jerkins on twitter @CassiJerkins and check out her podcast DUMB NERDS right here on the Boardwalk audio network! Boardwalkaudio.com/dumbnerds

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This week on Convince Me, we talk to Amy Clark (@amsclr) about the horrors of the food industry! Amy shares some interesting facts, and shows us how we can change our diets to be healthier and less evil. For example, did you know when it says “all-natural” on food packaging, that means absolutely nothing? I had a feeling, but I didn’t know for sure until this episode.  Along the way, we hear quite a bit about the hosts’ high school lunch routines, Geoff talks about how he farts into diapers that he changes every three days or so, and we meet Thayer’s ex who happens to be a hamburger!

Check out Amy’s writing at theinfatuation.com!

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Curry packets, self-building tents, and bear canisters oh my! Making his triumphant return to the podcast, comedian, philanthropist, and agnostic, Andrew Lindh (@druprint) tries to UNconvince the boyz that camping is good. We open with a quick pasta poll, discuss Ben and Geoff’s go to camp meals, and flashback to Andrew’s time in the boy scouts. Andrew doesn’t stop there! He continues to speed us down memory lane when he shares a visceral tale of skipping school after a night’s sleep gone bad...very, very bad. We also learn Geoff is an award winner and often wills himself to be constipated...he just wants it to stop. Special guest appearances include East Hollywood Park Ranger Rick, and Geoff’s Dad. We close things out with a classic addition of Title Match. Will the Convince Boys collectively pitch a tent? Or leave the country lifestyle and join Andrew in the metropolis, tune in to find out!

For more from the hilarious Andrew follow him on Twitter and Instagram @druprint. You can also see his improv team here https://www.facebook.com/daddioimprov/

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Ben takes us in the wayback machine to visit 2016's classic episode with Allison Gilbert!

Is JonBenét Ramsey Katy Perry? Was Beyoncé even pregnant? Is Tom Cruise gay? Comedian, writer, and awesome human being Allison Gilbert (@AllisonWynifred) takes a deep dive into celebrity conspiracy theories. Case file in hand, Allison navigates us through the dark and frightening world of rumors and truth. Blue Ivy and Katie Holmes stop by to weigh in on the evidence, while Geoff promotes his new show “Lesbian Catchers”. Lastly, we get a sneak peak at the new Star Wars movie/hip-hopera coming soon to a theater near you. Will the Convince Me Boyz be convinced or will the Illuminati stop by and kill them all before the show ends? Take a listen.  

For more from Allison check out her website RocketteWomen.com! 

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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyful Boxing Day, Happy Honda Days, and a very special Toyotathon to you and yours. July Diaz (@julydiaz) joins the CM BOYS (TM) for a holiday party. While no one likes watching Fox News in a freezer, aka a Cold Fake, everyone loves a good Hot Take. So sit back with your mug of cocoa and listen to these Holiday Hot Takes (TM) on Elf on the Shelf, Secret Santa, Shopping for Donald Trump, Shelf Space, Gift Cards, Trader Joes, Coupon Books, Ramona's Mac and Cheese, and Ugly Sweaters. Also, a rare appearance by beloved children's film ogre, Shrek, Donkey, and Prince Farquaad. 

Check out July Diaz's podcast Trends with Benefits at TWB.cool and follow him @julydiaz on twitter. 

Thanks for listening to Convince Me in 2017! We'd like to spread the word a little for 2018, and you can help by telling a friend about the show. Thanks dudes, very chill of you.

 

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