On this super-sized episode of How Was Your Week?, Julie sits down with comedy genius Patton Oswalt to discuss his book, ZOMBIE SPACESHIP WASTELAND, and the importance of cult movies when you’re growing up in the suburbs. Then, BOB’S BURGERS writer Holly Schlesinger invites Julie over to see what’s on her TiVo, which includes the episode of PRIVATE PRACTICE in which French Stewart played a mentally-challenged person!

Plus! Patton on why some nerds aren’t afraid of girls, the “Hulk Running” scene from Albert Brooks’s MODERN ROMANCE, and the problem with room comics in indie spaces—and vice versa.

Host: Julie Klausner Guests: Patton Oswalt, Holly Schlesinger Produced by Chris Spooner Artwork by Marcia Neumeier Theme Song and Incidental Music by Ted Leo

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On this episode of How Was Your Week?, Julie sits down with the one and only JOAN RIVERS (!!!) to discuss her Passover plans, evaluate the impact of last year's documentary on her life, and play Fuck/Marry/Kill with other Center Squares from HOLLYWOOD SQUARES.

Plus: Elizabeth Taylor versus other women, Joan's accidental Ed Sullivan Show booking, dogs, Peter Cook, Dustin Hoffman, what Joan is reading now, and what her week looks like.

Host: Julie Klausner Guest: Joan Rivers Produced by Chris Spooner Artwork by Marcia Neumeier Theme Song and Incidental Music by Ted Leo

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On this episode of How Was Your Week?, Julie returns her Zappos, attacks Anthony Bourdain's erroneous squirrel joke premises, and looks up Terrence Howard on IMDB. Plus, dice versus dragons, the "skanks" dilemma, and Italian lemonade.

Plus: Ronna & Beverly (Jessica Chaffin & Jamie Denbo) on their five favorite Holocaust films, and James Urbaniak (The Venture Brothers) on his favorite character actors, and the time he auditioned for the Coen Brothers. This episode is not to be missed!

Host: Julie Klausner Guests: Ronna & Beverly (Jessica Chaffin & Jamie Denbo), James Urbaniak Produced by Chris Spooner Artwork by Marcia Neumeier Theme Song and Incidental Music by Ted Leo

On this episode of How Was Your Week?, Julie orders four new pairs of shoes, solicits questions from her listeners, and commemorates the passing of a show business legend. Also discussed: How to be sad when it's sunny outside, Malin Ackerman as Linda Lovelace, and the taste of warm food. Plus: Comedian Billy Eichner's three least favorite celebrities and Twitter superstar Megan Amram tells us candidly about how her week went and her job at the Disney Channel. This episode is terrific! Host: Julie Klausner Guests: Billy Eichner, Megan Amram Produced by Chris Spooner Artwork by Marcia Neumeier Theme Song and Incidental Music by Ted Leo

On this episode of How Was Your Week?, Julie grapples with nature's original villain, then gets too drunk to go to the California Pizza Kitchen. Also discussed: Bill Maher versus Anthony Bourdain (everybody loses), Shelley Duvall's PTSD, and the horror of reading tweets about things that aren't for you.

Plus: Jesse Murray's five favorite '80s movies set in NYC and a candid look behind the scenes of Top Chef Masters from Anthony Atamanuik. A great show!

Host: Julie Klausner Guests: Jesse Murray, Anthony Atamanuik Produced by Chris Spooner Artwork by Marcia Neumeier Theme Song and Incidental Music by Ted Leo

The first-ever episode of How Was Your Week? features an interview with authoress/ provacateur Natasha Vargas-Cooper, a rundown of the Best Picture nominees from Julie's parents, an unfavorable review of The King's Speech, and lots of caring and sharing.

Produced by Chris Spooner Artwork by Marcia Neumeier Theme Song and Incidental Music by Ted Leo