The Big Wakeup Call

We celebrated an entire decade of whatever it is we do here with calls from some of our favorite and most frequent guests, including Scott Aukerman from "Comedy Bang Bang," Ben Gleib from "Idiotest" and the new "Nowhere Comedy Club," Dylan Brody from "The Corona Dialogues," Best-selling authors and fashion bloggers Heather Cocks & Jessica Morgan, and the only member of the 400 timers club, the World News Center's Bill McCormick.

We also revisited clips from some of my favorite interviews over the years, including Graham Nash, Mike Love, Dick Cavett, Kristen Schaal, Vanessa Bayer, Jim Breuer, Jim Gaffigan, and Elvis Costello.

Thank you for all of your support over the last ten years.  Thank you to all of my guests who have made the show so special.

I hope I can get at least another couple dozen shows out of this.

Comedy legend Judy Gold called in to chat about her new book "YES, I CAN SAY THAT: When They Come for the Comedians We Are All In Trouble."

Mark Feuerstein joined the show for a chat about his current, recent, and upcoming projects, including his latest movie, "Babysplitters," which is now available on demand and all digital platforms.  We also discussed "Wet Hot American Summer: 10 Years Later," "Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant," "The Babysitters Club," and of course "Royal Pains."

In another visit from the World News Center, Bill McCormick and I discussed why opening the schools would be a disaster, based on the fact that over 7,000 children have tested positive for Covid-19 in Tennessee alone.  We talked about the long-term damage caused by the disease, including up to 38 percent of people who recover possibly suffering long-term neurological symptoms.  Plus:  Bill eats a Lego and talks about things excrementally increasing.

Dr. Michael Tompkins joined the show to talk about what we'll see on the newest season of A&E's "Hoarders."

"Terminator" and "Beauty and the Beast" star Linda Hamilton called in to talk about her latest movie, "Easy Does It," a modern version of a 1970's action-road picture-comedy-thriller.  We discussed how her character has elements of the "Captain" from "Cool Hand Luke," filming in Louisiana in the summer, and performing in cornrows.

Bill McCormick joined the show once again from the World News Center for a chat about the latest Covid-19 news, including current vaccine trials.  No, there won't be a vaccine available by September, but some of the trials are looking promising.  Plus: opening schools too soon, beer drinking milkmaids, and Bill & Ryan go on and all Bacon & McDonald's diet.

Josh Dela Cruz returned to the show to chat about a special new episode of "Blue's Clues and You," featuring "Bluestock," Blue's backyard jam.  We also talked about Blue's online playdates, working on season 2, and blowing kids' minds when they learn "he's real!"

Caity Weaver from the New York Times called in for a lively chat about her article taking a look behind the scenes (and on the actual boat) at Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean."

In this week's special holiday visit from the World News Center, Bill McCormick shared exciting news about a new book release, which is already being bootlegged on the streets of Shanghai for a nickel and a corn dog. We then talked about how the REAL independence day is July 2, 1776 and not the 4th.  We also discussed the Alabama Covid-19 contest, day drinking during lockdown, and hanging out with Jimi Hendrix.