On this very special episode of An Actor, a Comedian and a Musician Walk Into a Bar, the guys welcome actor Jay Abdo and his wife Fadia Afashe for a more serious and VERY important podcast. Jay and Fadia were a famous and successful couple in their native country of Syria before they spoke out against the cruelty and genocide under Assad's rule, and had to seek refuge in America. They are currently on a hunger strike to raise awareness about the inhumane treatment of Syrian citizens caught in the midst of civil war and want to bring much more media exposure to this crisis. Listen to their incredible story, and be sure to spread awareness using the hashtag #hungerstrike4syria.

Episode 20: (Jay Abdo and Fadia Afashe) Hunger Strike

This is no joke. Or is it? You be the judge. Every Tuesday... actor Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Star Wars, Star Trek), stand-up comedian Kirk Fox (Parks and Rec, Rush Hour), and singer-songwriter Nick Marzock (American Dad, Valerian) walk into a bar and don't leave until they've got it all figured out.

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This week we go into the vault to pull out this NEVER RELEASED and mildly offensive episode from July! The guys talk about Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, hot dog-eating contests, Chris Harrison inviting Nick to his 4th party and snuffing Greg (so Greg calls him on the air), Muhammad Ali eating chicken in his parked car, and Kirk helps to define what "Authentic Mexican" restaurants should be. Did we say 'mildly' offensive??

Episode 43: Authentic Mexican

Jay Kogen and Greg's buddy Smitty join the guys at the bar! Again! Part 2 of this whiskey-riddled hang answers all the questions that Jay is really sick of answering! They talk about more shows he helped to create including Frasier and Malcolm in the Middle, plus recalling the tough celebrities to work with on the Simpsons. Why does Michael Jackson need 20 space heaters in his room? Are DJ's truly artists? Will Jay ever remember people's names? Why is Smitty at the wrong reunion? FIND OUT ON THIS GREAT PART TWO!!

Episode 42: (Jay Kogen pt 2) Frasier, Malcolm in the Middle, and other great things

On this special episode, Greg is super excited to take you on a field trip to Austin, Texas to recap his experience at this year's ATX Television Festival! ATX Festival (www.atxfestival.com) is an annual event that features panels, screenings, and events that bring the superfans together with the actors, writers, directors, creators, etc that make the biggest impact on our TV screens! This year's festival featured the Felicity Reunion panel, in which Greg and the rest of the Felicity stars met to dive into the memories of the show, and we will hear incredible footage of that event! Subscribe to the ATX podcast "The TV Campfire" now on iTunes and start planning next year's trip!

Episode 41: Felicity Reunion!

The guys return to their home bar to invite comedy producer, writer, director, and actor Jay Kogen along with Grunny's buddy Eric Smith! Emmy Award-winning Jay has taken shows including The Simpsons, Frasier, The Tracy Ullman Show, and so many others from the ground floor to immense success as a producer and writer. The guys talk about Jay getting yelled at by Albert Brooks and Aretha Franklin, the ketogenic diet and fat bombs, writing comedy smash hits, climbing Everest, and whatever the hell else this episode includes! 

Episode 40: (Jay Kogen) Want me to f***ing do a routine for you?!

The guys welcome comedian legend and actor John Mendoza to the Local Peasant in Woodland Hills! This episode starts with John's heroin days and never comes down from that rush. John tells wild stories of nearly getting shot at the comedy club, performing three dirty jokes for $50,000 on the "bitches' table," losing out on major sitcom roles, having contests to get high and go on stage, and so much more insanity. Kym Whitley returns to sit in and join the show! You will not believe your ears this week!

Episode 20: (Jay Abdo and Fadia Afashe) Hunger Strike

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