Mark is joined by Daniel Febrizio to discuss one of their favorite shows, Documentary Now! They dive into the general features and structure of the series as well as highlight some favorite episodes to check out. Documentary Now! is a great example of how parody can be crafted in a way that respects the source material and adds its own unique humor and perspective. Even though it’s a show with a niche focus, it’s actually quite accessible and funny to the average viewer and people should check it out.

Timestamps:

What’s Documentary Now!? – 3:25

Sandy Passage – 15:10

Dronez – 20:05

Globesmen – 24:55

Juan Likes Rice & Chicken – 28:20

Recommended Links:

Watch Documentary Now!, http://www.ifc.com/shows/documentary-now

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, "Documentary Now! brings compelling father-son drama to the table," AV Club, http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/documentary-now-brings-compelling-father-son-drama-242976

David Fear, "Inside Bill Hader and Fred Armisen's Soft-Rock Supergroup," Rolling Stone, http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/inside-bill-hader-and-fred-armisens-soft-rock-supergroup-20150924

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(Recorded December 18, 2016)