Convince Me

Julie Brister (@BristahSouljah) loves the reality show 60 Days In. She educates the hosts about the best way to watch, what it's like on the inside (of prison!), and what kind of drama happens when you secretly put non-offenders on camera and behind bars. Along the way we learn some great new improv team names, and debut the new segment "Two Lies and a Truth." Catch Julie Brister at the UCB Sunset improv show "Location Location Location" the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 7:30 pm in Los Angeles. It's a hilarious show! sunset.ucbtheatre.com/show/5639

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Think you know everything there is to know about Godzilla? Guess again! This week, Daniel Rodgers hops on your favorite pod to talk about his favorite fictional lizard (Godzilla). Is this description too much? On this ep, we follow a sick outline written by Ben, delve into Geoff's fear of tall men, and learn that Thayer yearns to one day be incontinent. Happy All Saints Day ya bish!

Why don't you check out Daniel's friends' band AOMM?

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It's a very special Convince Me this week, with your hosts trying out a late night talk show format. Recorded live on tape from Pasadena, it's Late Night Convince Me with your host, Thayer "the French Cat" Frechette. First you'll be treated to highly topical monologue jokes that will not only make you laugh, they'll make you think. Our first guest is Navin Pleabody, National Geographic photographer, who tells several stories of phrases that changed his life. Then Sex Therapist Michael Stortz titillates and educates about the oft-neglected arts of kissing and hand massage. And finally, the thrilling musical guest, Bob Dylan! All that and of course band leader Carlito and the hilarious audience member, Mr. Woo. No flipping!

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Hey baby what’s your sign? Don’t know? Sounds like you need a deep-dive into the wondrous world of cosmic coupling. Elle Eckley (@elleeckley) joins us for an intimate Convince Me session, exploring past, present, and future lovers. We discover the boys’ signs: Ben is a “cusper”, Geoff is a glass half-medium Pisces, and Thayer is apparently a corn-fed lesbian. Confused? So were we, but it is an amazing journey you don’t want to miss. Elle’s ex-boyfriend, turned soybean farmer, stops by to discuss their relationship, inspiring Elle to pitch her Zodiac dating TV pilot. Lastly we debut a new segment “Was it Good?”, where we review the happenings about town. Will the the boys find love? Tune in to find out. Don’t forget to rate and review us, follow on Twitter (@ConvinceMePod), or email us with questions/suggestions at [email protected]!

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Bam! Pow! Ka... plang? This week, Jesse Sanchez (@Buh2001j) stops by to take us through the world of comic books! Along the way, we talk about how Thayer uses emojis to text women, bond over our disdain for a certain pre-historic flick released by Disney Pixar, and as always, Geoff chimes in multiple times throughout the convo to share his insightful observations with the group.

Check out Jesse's movie reviews at https://www.youtube.com/user/buh2001j

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Comedian Andrew Hansen (@andrewofhansen) contends that T.H. White's fantasy novel "The Once and Future King" is an inspiring and worthwhile tale compelling enough to make Geoff actually read a book. We discuss everything from the cover art to the temperature of the physical book, leaving no stone un-sworded (sorry). Along the way we  talk about our favorite textbook art, electronic versus physical books, Andrew's notebook list system, how to use Garageband, Geoff's love of the sci-fi in Dianetics, and how the Friends cast compare as improvisers. Finally, we introduce the instant classic segment Title Match: Books. 

Check out (library pun) Andrew Hansen at the Upright Citizen's Brigade in Los Angeles, where he performs improv every Tuesday with Cardinal Redbird at 11:00 am, and sketch with Sugar at Maude Night. Check out ucbtheatre.com for more details. If you're from out-of-town, it's worth the trip! 

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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 hilarious new website RocketteWomen.com! 

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Due to a number of scheduling mishaps, the boys return with another No-Guest-Bro-Fest! This week, Thayer man-splains to Ben and Geoff the restorative benefits of sensory deprivation tanks. Along the way, we talk to a very Chicagoan man named Mike Calendar, and a surprise mythical character (hint: he helps people go to sleep). We also learn Geoff's strategy for making friends at work!

Thayer Frechette is a comedian living in sunny Hollywood, CA. Follow him at @thayerfrechette to send him positive affirmations.

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Ben Siemon (@BenjaminJS) is on a mission to not only rectify the unfair Sister Act II score on Rotten Tomatoes, but to change hearts and minds with his message--that the Whoopi Goldberg sequel is superior to the original. Along the way we discuss arcade game preferences, other sequels and how they stack up to originals, Christian parody bands, a bad mis-remembering of Sound of Music, Stranger Things, possible Sister Act III premises, and the return of Thayer's Notebook, Is This Funny?: Un-Crackables Edition.

Follow Ben Siemon on Twitter @BenjaminJS, catch him on CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and as a frequent guest and T-Shirt mascot on the podcast Gilmore Guys (@GilmoreGuysShow), and at UCB Sunset with the musicals Center Stage the Musical (Sept. 27, 2016) and La La La LA: The Puppet Musical. Ben also has a hilarious parody instagram @kyliejennerdoesstuff. Email us a question or comment: [email protected] or tweet at us @convincemepod. 

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Squid, cuttlefish, and octopuses oh my! Improviser, cargo-shorts enthusiast, and man about town Alex Berg (@ActuallyBerg) joins us for a special cephalopod-cast. Berg explores these fascinating creatures of the deep, taking an in-depth look at their physical attributes, sexual behavior, and even describes what they taste like. Meanwhile we get a preview of some new apps hitting the market, we learn what kind of lover Geoff is, and have an uncomfortable conversation on race relations with Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo. Do the Convince Me boys get their tentacles wet and latch on to Berg’s obsession? Please listen to find out. Please do it.  

For more from Alex Berg check out his podcast Hardcore Game of Thrones (http://howl.fm/audio/playlists/4156/hardcore-game-of-thrones) or see him perform at Upright Citizen’s Brigade (http://ucbcomedy.com/user/6294). Don’t forget to rate and review us, follow on Twitter (@ConvinceMePod), or email us with questions/suggestions at [email protected]!

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