PopFury

Comedian and photographer Lindsay Williams visits Studio 1Q and shares her thoughts on alone time, John Wick, Girls, being a late bloomer and the ups and downs of dating.SHOW NOTES:

0:00 Intro

0:45 Lindsay is a photographer and her pictures have been stolen from a local theater.

1:50 She just had birthday and feels like she's in the best shape of her life.

7:40 Sammy digs into Lindsay's dating life, needing alone time and when is it too soon to move in together.

13:35 John Wick is an awesome movie. Lindsay has issues with Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's music.

17:35 Lindsay is excited for True Detective season 2, which Sammy is pretty sure has Colin Firth in it. Season 1 director Cary Fukunaga will be directing a TV mini-series where Teddy Roosevelt hunts a serial killer.

21:30 Sammy asks Lindsay to sell him on Girls.

26:20 A girl took her grandfather to prom. Lindsay shares her prom experiences at her small high school where her dad was the athletic director.

33:25 Lindsay doesn't want kids. A Cookie Monster groped a teen in Times Square. Lindsay hasn't been groped in U.S., but has been in Europe. Sammy will be a free-range dad.

41:55 We were both late bloomers and share how we lost our viriginity. One our stories involves a Dave Matthews Band concert and a quest for condoms.

50:45 A woman broke up with a man by hitting him in the head with a baseball bat. Lindsay shares awkward break up stories and they changed her.  We've both been dummies and didn't realize we had opportunity to make out with someone.

1:02:40 Sammy wonders what Lindsay considers a “real date” and best/worst moves guys pull.

1:09:20 Outro

Actor and comedian Nate Sherman visits PopFury on the eve of his birthday and nigh departure on a cruise ship gig. We talk about ship life, the Avengers, his regimented way of watching TV shows, his hatred of mermaids and the Sex Survey of Grilled Cheese Lovers.SHOW NOTES:0:00 Intro0:55 Nate showboated at a high school track meet one time. He shares what ship life is like for him.8:00 He has been the same height and weight since 8th grade. Sammy is puzzled anyone would make fun of him for being skinny. Nate shares what it's like to play the acting game in LA.15:38 He is excited for the Avengers and his favorite Avenger most of all, the Hulk. He also thinks Avengers: Age of Ultron's plot is “Hulk does some shit.” Nate considers Avengers art and spoils Godzilla. 25:10 Nate is the OCD Rain Man of watching TV shows. He's trying to watch Archer and Downton Abbey. He tried to watch Walking Dead. Sammy and Nate try to figure out the mindset of trolls who spoil things to be mean. 34:10 Nate is into sirens, but not into mermaids. Sammy imagines Nate as a parent and asks what advice he would give his kids. While discussing computer actors, Nate is excited by the word “palatial” 40:37 Madonna kissed Drake onstage. When talking about torrenting and Game of Thrones, Nate shares one of his issues with the show.49:46 Sammy shares the results of a Sex Survey of Grilled Cheesed Lovers. Nate made Columbus one of the top ten gayest cities in America and recalls visiting a bear bar.56:40 Nate tells Sammy how he met his girlfriend and talks relationships in general.1:03:35 Human Centipede 3 is coming out. Nate hasn't seen the newest Ant Man trailer but knows Ant Man slapped the shit out of his girlfriend in the comics. Nate pitches a helpful but racist Captain America movie.1:10:00 Outro

Scott Goldstein, who's apparently Facebook friends with everyone, talks about his love of reading Trip Advisor reviews, his recent stay in Japan, the glamor of tournament poker and the genesis of Flat Iron Comedy.

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 The pre-show chat actually engages Sammy so much it becomes part of the actual show. Scott works hard and plays hard. Sammy wonders if Scott's forthrightness ever causes trouble.

5:10 Sammy reads the intro he would have normally given. Scott shares why he took a break from comedy.

13:15 Scott is obsessed with reading angry Trip Advisor reviews. Sammy asks about Scott's online instigating.

19:20 He recently spent time in Japan where he missed two earthquakes, ate everything and witnessed prodigious drinking.

28:45 Scott ended up rooting for the home team in Japan (thanks to the power of social media) and explains how he came to root for the Cubs.

39:45 Flat Iron Comedy is his newest experiment. Scott encourages artists to let themselves fail.

46:40 Scott plays in poker tournaments and gives the low down on the glamor of it all.

1:00:33 Outro

Chicago comedian Patrick Rowland loves his girlfriend, hates Step Up, doesn't cry at movies, survived being shot and has had a dubious sexual education.

Buckle in folks, it's a good one.SHOW NOTES:0:00 Intro

0:55 Patrick's girlfriend was sick and he had to reschedule a PopFury recording. Sammy wonders how you know when to stay or go when your significant other is sick.

4:35 He went through a dating drought in his 20s. Patrick explains how he started dating his current GF and is now facing Sophie's Choice when tossing joke T-shirts out before they move in together.

11:35 Patrick is a fan of the Hunger Game movies but not necessarily of the books. He doesn't cry at movies but his brother cried at a movie apparently called “Computer”

17:05 A Hunger Games theme park is opening in Dubai (pronounced Du-bwhy)...as well as a Step Up live dance show, which Patrick hates.

20:53 Patrick shares his harrowing (and sometimes hilarious) story of getting shot on the South Side of Chicago while with his then-girlfriend...

28:30 ...that he broke up with via letter.

31:28 Patrick explains his sexual non-education as a teen.

34:20 The Mrs Doubtfire bank robber is on the loose. HELLLLLLLLLLO THERE! Patrick imagines a movie based on the story.

38:40 Taco Bell is considering delivery. Patrick stopped by the Weiner Circle before the show.

45:45 He recalls his experiences for working for the Chicago Post Office.

50:55 Patrick digs Kimmy Schmidt and is excited for the return of Game of Thrones this weekend. Sammy wonders what kind of character Patrick would be in the GoT world. Patrick curses out Comcast along the way.

59:45 The Incredibles 2 has been announced and we're both stoked. We're much less enthused about the other Pixar sequels coming out.

1:02:35 Agents of Shield is spinning off a sequel. Patrick is looking forward to the next X-Men movie.

1:05:55 Outro

 PopFury takes a turn for the philosophical and erudite when Jorin Garguilo talks about What We Do In Shadows, Trevor Noah's controversial tweets, Superman and The Muppet Show.

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 Intro

0:50 Jorin reminds Sammy of when Sammy blew his knee out during a show.

2:20 A very tired Jorin reflects and ruminates on his improv journey thus far. Sammy asks if Jorin has “made it.”

10:20 What We Do In Shadows, Jorin's favorite movie of the year, has pooched Jorin's favorite go-to bit

13:55 Jorin gives his take on the Trevor Noah Twitter situation then shares some of his own early Tweets.

20:55 He feels sorry for the Ole Miss student who bit the head off a live hamster in a Spring Break viral video. Jorin recalls an unusual Spring Break of his own with his good friend Jim.

30:50 Fast and Furious is expected to gross $150M dollars this weekend. Jorin thinks the F&F series will be cultural artifacts. The multi-ethnic casting inspires us to talk about Sleepy Hollow, the all-female improv group Dumpster and comic book movies.

37:30 Jorin dives into what makes Superman the best superhero and how writers get him wrong.

43:10 A Play Doh movie is in the works. The Muppet Show is coming back. Full House is coming back...as Fuller House.

52:30 OUTRO: Jorin begins the longest string of show plugs ever on Pop Fury.

Actor, photographer and firecracker Carolyn Sinon shares memories of a horrible boyfriend, tricks Sammy into watching a crappy movie, ogles wrestlers and ponders her metaphorical white whale.

SHOW NOTES:

00:00 Intro

1:02 Carolyn hates April 1st because it reminds her of her horrible high school boyfriend. Sammy thinks Carolyn was the horrible one.

7:05 She shares her father's dating advice. However, Carolyn doesn't share her feelings or her salsa.

12:05 Sammy is angry he was tricked by Carolyn into watching Into the Storm. She shares she has recurring tornado dreams.

18:55 She is looking forward to the new James Bond movie SPECTRE. Daniel Craig is the perfect man but Pierce Brosnan holds a special place in her heart.

21:03 Sammy's research reveals Carolyn's online lies.

23:37 Carolyn can't watch scary things and has faked sleeping to get out of watching scary movies.

28:20 She's not a fan of brownies. Also to Carolyn's disgust, a NYC couple is offering cuddle sessions. Sammy valiantly tries to defend the practice and fails miserably.

35:10 European countries are requiring models to not be too thin.

40:00 Sammy is a Survivor Man guy, Carolyn is a Man vs Wild girl. We both love Kimmie Schmidt and its total opposite, Broadchurch

48:13 Sammy misspeaks and Carolyn ends up judging pictures of WWE wrestlers.

53:10 Carolyn is digging Moby Dick. Sammy calls shenanigans and digs into her motivations and wonders what her white whale would be.

1:02:30 Sammy demands to know Carolyn's Dream Job. She gives a surprising answer.

1:09:45 She going through a lot of life change recently but she's cool with it.

1:15:54 Outro

Actor, improvisor and podcaster Rob Grabowski rumbles in and rambles on! We gab about the amazing amount of reboots, returns and sequels coming to screens both big and small. We also dig into Indiana's shenanigans and Zayn Malik's departure from One Direction!

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 Intro

0:55 Rob just HAS to watch movies like Breakfast Club and Demolition Man for his podcast. HE HAS TO.

2:20 Movie/TV News Run Down:

-Ip Man 3 will have both Mike Tyson and...a 3D Bruce Lee?

-Heroes is returning NBC. We both have low expectations and then reminisce about LOST.

-X-Files returns for a 6-episode run.

-Alien Nation is being remade.

-Coach is returning as well. Rob is too excited at the prospect.

-Sammy describes Big Bang Theory as “nerdface”

-Maggie with Arnold Schwarzenegger looks surprisingly good

25:00 We sidetrack into The Rock's & Adam Sandler's movie careers and motivations.

30:00 The new James Bond trailer for SPECTRE dropped! We chat about the Bond series and get confused by its villains as well as compare it to Kingsman.

37:30 The new Indiana bill has created backlash on social media and several major companies have threatened to not do business in Indiana.

44:40 Social media also was in shock over Zayn Malik's departure from One Direction. We wonder what we would have been posting on social media back in our high school days.

50:00 Rob is digging Bob's Burgers, Better Call Saul and Fargo right now.

57:15 Outro

Chicago actor Diane Teng dashes into Studio 1Q to dish about male hemlines, ABC's Fresh Off the Boat, make out parties and love.

SHOW NOTES

0:00 Intro

1:40 Diane has a website that she doesn't know how to change.

3:45 She's a fan of trolleys...but not of marriage.

7:45 Diane digs good hemlines on the fellas. Sammy confronts Diane about a recent Facebook post.

11:15 We both really like Fresh Off the Boat on ABC--which leads Diane to share her hate of dudes hitting her because of her ethnicity. She explains which kid she'd be on FOTB.

20:00 She got burnt out on the concept of school in college and is on a break from school.

22:45 Starbucks is ending this phase of their controversial #RaceTogether campaign. Diane totally missed it.

25:40 She was excited to see Cinderella but had her issues with it.

29:00 Sammy asks if she's ever been in love...Diane gets real and shares the dramatic fall out.

39:20 Diane explains “make out parties” and “ABC parties” to a bewildered Sammy.

46:30 A convicted sex offender worked temporarily as a mall Easter Bunny. Diane judges Sammy for judging.

49:30 A $7M shelter and Cat'fe will be opening in Chicago which riled some folks, but not Diane, who won't even kill spiders.

54:10 One of the Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles has died.

56:45 Diane doesn't watch scary things because she's sensitive.

1:02:25 Outro

Chicago comedian Amy Nico Schwartz takes time from her busy schedule of being constantly attacked to chat with PopFury about Snurfing, Skanking, proposing to her fiance and her hatred of politicians with R in their name.

SHOW NOTES:0:00 Intro 01:10 Amy has held a lot of crazy jobs, many of which at some point involved someone attacking her. She also considered herself the “robin hood of date rape” in college. 10:30 She gives Sammy the lowdown on snowboarding AKA “snurfing”--also, again, she was attacked at some point.15:40 Starbucks launched the #RaceTogether initiative. That should go well.19:30 A man spraypainted his face black to hide from the police. Amy talks about her own run-ins with the police.24:10 Amy explains "skanking" and makes Sammy feel like an old man.26:30 She tells the story of how she proposed to her boyfriend.32:04 A man forcefully entered a home to take his knives back. Amy imagines a future in Boring, Oregon.37:20 Mitt Romney will be boxing Evander Hollyfield for charity. Amy equates Mitt to Kid Rock and recounts Mitt's “Who Let the Dogs Out” incident. She also hates Rahm Emmanuel. 44:05 A British mother let her son dress as Christian Gray from 50 Shades of Gray. Amy remembers reading Shaquile O'Neal's biography as a child and just read a biography of Mother Jones. She hopes to be assassinated twice at the end of her life.53:00 She's hoping to shoot two pilots this summer.55:20 Outro, with a special mid-credit surprise

The "owner" of the Popfury podcast Ryan Ben stops by Studio 1Q to share his owner's report, detail his upcoming trip to South Africa, reminsce about chasing theives and worry about boner spiders.

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 Once again, Ryan Ben giggles through his intro

1:05 Unsolicited, Ryan delivers the Official PopFury Podcast Owner's Report. He delivers both good and bad news on the state of the PopFury podcast.

4:05 Ryan just moved in with his ladyfriend, who immediately left for Africa. He gives advice for how to live with someone. Ryan also explains why he doesn't buy into the whole tortured artist thing. Sammy grills Ryan on his travel plans.

19:00 We agree Chappie looks mediocre. Ryan has 200 DVDs he can't bear to part with; he talks about his favorite movies and directors he's given up on.

29:15 It is St Patrick's Day weekend in Chicago. We share our “worst drunk person interaction” stories and ruminate about the internet making people ruder.

33:40 Police found a meth lab in an Indiana WalMart...which reminds Ryan of working at WalMart during high school. He recounts the Shoe Department incident.

39:25 Ryan owned a “bad ass” powder blue 89 Thunderbird in high school that had the owner's death paperwork in it.

43:45 While working at Hollywood Video, he once chased down a DVD thief. Sammy once chased down a shirt thief in the Loop.

53:30 Ryan is training for the triathlon.

52:45 The “terror owl” has been captured in Amsterdam. Ryan is more terrified of the “boner spiders”

58:00 A penis transplant has been declared a success. Ryan is really concerned about the array of penises available.

1:03:00 There is a prank pregnancy test available. It is also Steak and Blowjob day.

1:05:30 A Norwegian man gave his pregnant girlfriend an abortion pill-filled smoothie. Ryan goes off on an anti-Amazon rant.

1:11:45 Outro