On today’s “Season 1 ITPNT Finale” we have Youa Vang, a talented writer, craft-maker, manager and more! Much like her, our conversation covers a lot of ground, including the dangers of perfectionism, Craft Shows, Online shopping and more. The centerpiece of the episode was originally going to be us talking about underrated The Simpsons episode, but wound up being a far-reaching discussion on diversity and inclusivity, the #MeToo Movement and mental health. It’s maybe the proudest I’ve been of an episode of this show, covering ground I never thought we would (but I always wanted to).  And we do get to The Simpsons discussion eventually and have a fun time with it. I hope you do too!NOTE: This episode was recorded before City Pages, a beloved Minneapolis alternative paper for which Youa Vang wrote, ended its 41 year run.Check out Youa and her sister’s crafts at http://www.3drdcrafts.com!Check out Youa’s writings here:https://youavang.wordpress.com/Check out Youa’s interview with Jeff Bridges here:http://www.citypages.com/music/jeff-bridges-in-music-im-finally-able-to-realize-my-teenage-dreams-6638066

Underrated Simpsons Episodes:Youa chose:“E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)” - S11E05“Last Tap Dance in Springfield” - S11E20“Lisa the Tree Hugger” - S12E04“The Blunder Years” - S13E05“Simpson’s Tall Tales” - S12E21“Lisa Gets an A” - S10E07

Michael chose:“Guess Who’s Coming to Criticize Dinner?” - S11E03“Grift of the Magi” - S11E09“Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind” - S19E09

RECOMMENDATIONS:Michael recommends:

- Journaling. Don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day.

Youa recommends:- Get a Humidifier!- Through the Woods by Emily Carroll.- Connect with people in your life who bring you joy.

On today's extra special Is This Podcast Name Taken, we have Stu back on the show to talk about a job he loved and lost in this pandemic - working at a Blu-Ray factory! We also exclusively premiere the audio commentary for Scary Movie 4 from the upcoming “Scary Movie Collection Anniversary Deluxe Edition” Blu-Ray set with David and Jerry Zucker! If you want to watch Scary Movie 4 along with the commentary, please start your movie at the 24:42 mark and enjoy! I sure hope we don't get sued for leaking this commentary before the release of the blu-ray!

 

You can watch Scary Movie 4 totally legally here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IruH_RCjqSQ (this is totally legit, folks!)

 

If you want to support David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, you can watch the movie on Amazon Prime, I guess.

 

Intro song created by Stu Rosenberg!

On today’s episode of ITPNT, we explore why we love Godzilla, discuss Iowa’s rising case numbers, and watch a brand new spoof of our aforementioned favorite Reptilian friend called “Notzilla.”

 

You can watch “Notzilla” here: https://www.amazon.com/Notzilla-Frederic-Eng-Li/dp/B08CBQBRV2/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Notzilla&qid=1603152886&sr=8-2

Check out Bryan Clark's writing here: https://www.amazon.com/Bryan-Clark/e/B000AP9BC8/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1?fbclid=IwAR2ckIKTv0tpzkxJa6iCpiQ42iz6FjAPb15zsGDh8KLDixXpAJDYwffYL3Y

https://cinemasochistapocalypse.blogspot.com

www.screamhorrormag.com - Bryan's been a featured writer in this magazine!

 

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Michael recommends reading the book “How to Be An Anti-Racist” by Ibram X Kendi.



Order here: https://www.ibramxkendi.com/how-to-be-an-antiracist-1

 

Bryan Clark recommends learning how to cook for yourself!

Today we have Michael's oldest friend Jase on to talk about teaching our nation's youth during a pandemic, Dragon Ball Z's infamous “Big Green” dub, making friends as an adult and so much more! We also talk about an underrated classic: 2004's Metallica: Some Kind of Monster! Also, Michael reveals a recurring dream he has about an extra season of medical dramedy Scrubs. 


 

CORRECTION: I said Metallica played “Take On Me” in Holland. They played the song in Norway, where A-Ha is actually from. My apologies!



 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Jase says to 
bring two masks to work every day! One for before lunch and one for after lunch.

On today’s episode of ITPNT, we have Minneapolis-based Film Legend Tim Alan Holly from the Video Killers podcast! We talk about his and his partner’s film club Tape Freaks, their brand new podcast “Video Killers,” and what it was like to be working at a movie theater when everything shut down. Since both Michael and Tim are film nerds, the conversation naturally drifts into talk about some of the best movies they’ve been watching lately! Also, we find out Michael’s dad’s foolproof way to see movies in theaters without catching COVID-19. 



 

Check out Tim’s work at:


Tim Monsters, his personal store: http://www.TimMonsters.com 


Video Killers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/video-killers/id1531727422

Tape Freaks - The Blog: http://www. tapefreaks.blogspot.com




 

RECOMMENDATIONS: 



 Tim recommends Extra Ordinary, a new Irish Indie Horror-Comedy film with Will Forte and Claudia O’Doherty. 



 

Michael recommends checking out DinosaurDracula.com and if you like it, sign up for a subscription box!

He also recommends not opening packages with your dog around.

Today’s guest was forced into some unexpected downtime and used it to make her dreams come true! Please welcome Sarah Murphy to the show! We talk about Sarah’s awesome masks that she’s selling on her very own website, a *Famous Mall, and True Crime podcasts, books and our favorite cases. Shoutout to Cynthia.

 You can check out Sarah’s work at http://www.masksbysarah.com!



 

RELEVANT LINKS:



Black Dahlia Murder - Steve Hodell Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5gziqPdqs8



 

Masaokis, a weird guy who cooks in weird ways:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w46Dwh4TMGA



 

Mark and John Casefile:
 https://casefilepodcast.com/case-104-mark-and-john/
(I got some of the details wrong, I’m sorry! - Michael) 




 

The Toy Box Killer: https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/David_Parker_Ray




 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Sarah recommends Rollerskating. It’s nostalgic and sparks joy.



Michael recommends “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” a TV show created by Larry David (Seinfeld) and airing on HBO.

We chat with Gavin McIntire as he is in the middle of moving to a new place, promoting a new EP and about to launch a magazine. If that sounds like a lot to focus on, don't worry - Gavin thrives while having a lot of projects to focus on. We talk to him about his band Noise Beneath The Floor's new self-titled EP (produced by Chris Teti of The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die), Smashmouth's latest troublesome antics, how the title of the upcoming NBTF album came to him in a dream and so much more!

 

RECCOMENDATIONS:

Gavin recommends listening to the new releases by Barely Civil, Bright Eyes, Phoebe Bridgers, as well as the track “Phosphenes” by Phil Vidler. Check that song/video out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEPec0gVsms

 

Michael recommends going to http://www.noisebeneaththefloor.bandcamp.com and buying their releases for the low price of $2.60.

Luke (& The Swells) has put out some of the coolest music these last few years... so it's a shame he came on the show while Michael was recovering from a breakup! They still find a lot to discuss from playing shows in this pandemic, dating nowadays, and why Michael has a hard time with Dodo animal videos and would be the male April O'Neil.

Check out "Short Songs" and “Headcase” on http://www.lukeandtheswells.bandcamp.com

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Luke recommends taking a bath. Pick up some bath salts online.


Also recommends Glass Beach - The First Glass Beach Album. 



 

Michael recommends getting sleep.

ITPNT welcomes THE DROP KING himself, Rob Persinger onto the program. If you don't know what that means, we get into it. We also talk about Rob being hired by Doughboys Media as their producer, sleeping in cramped spaces, weird accents and much more. Plus, Michael reveals an embarrassing story about a time he thought Litecoin was a smart investment... in March of 2018. 


 

LINKS:

'POGIE PEPPERONI'S' SNL Sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4PpSfWSWpE

 


ROB’S RECOMMENDATIONS: 


Small reasonable goals, self-care.
 Making cocktails.



MICHAEL’S RECOMMENDATIONS:


Go outside!
 Redecorate your space.

He's baaack! ITNPT welcomes back our first return guest as Dan Brown lets us know what he's been up to since we last spoke back in May. This episode style is a bit more informal, we talk about our jobs, what ITPNT could be about after the pandemic, the fact that Dan has a fiancée and more!

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Both Michael and Dan: Change your routine, go for a walk and get some fresh air before starting work at home. (NOTE: My laptop microphone recorded audio so this episode's sound is rough. Same goes for Dan Brown's audio as well.)