The Dinner Party Show

Variety deputy editor Ted Johnson and entertainment industry expert Tim Williams join Christopher and Eric as they answer questions from live listeners on the Facebook page. A commercial for a new prime-time drama that proves gay people having boring, ordinary lives just like everyone else...unless those gay people are doctors.

Variety deputy editor Ted Johnson and Tim Williams talk Oscar nominations (and snubs) with Christopher and Eric. Did Janet Maslin, critic for the New York Times, actually review a gay porn film? Another installment of our special series, Audiobook Bestsellers, featuring TITS, the first novel from a cast member of the hit reality show ‘Grease Chicks’. A commercial for a music festival that will literally blow your mind.

Do violent films and video games cause outbreaks of real violence? Variety deputy editor Ted Johnson and his former colleague Tim Williams take a seat at the table to talk about this issue and more. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand reports on his visit to an event that may or not have been the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Relationship expert JoNell Samms has some tough talk on a taboo topic. A commercial for a foundation that prevents sick kids from being exploited by self-promoting celebrities.

At the top of the show, Christopher salutes beloved T.V. personality Huell Howser. Eric announces his search for someone who has actually won the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes. Our Audiobook Bestsellers features TITS, the first novel from a cast member of the hit reality show ‘Grease Chicks.’ Variety deputy editor Ted Johnson and his former colleague Tim Williams take their seats at the table to dish on entertainment news and answer your questions, like whether violent films and video games cause outbreaks of real violence and if legendary New Your Times film critic Janet Maslin actually reviewed a gay porn film. You know you want to know. Our commercial breaks offer a time-honored solution to everyday problems, a foundation that prevents sick kids from being exploited by self-promoting celebs, a music festival that will literally blow your mind, and a new prime time drama where gay people have boring, ordinary lives…unless they are doctors.

And, of course, our Special Correspondents must add their one-and-a-half cents. Twan “Queen of the Stars” delivers bitter, passive-aggressive astrological readings. Newsman Breck Artery puzzles out how all minority groups can be discriminated against equally. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand reports on his visit to an event that may or not have been the White House Correspondents Dinner. Relationship expert JoNell Samms has some her own unique brand of tough talk on a taboo topic.

Full time film freak Jack Morrissey is in the hot seat about his own podcast, Team Jack. Christopher & Eric field questions from listeners on Facebook.

Full time film freak Jack Morrissey helps Christopher & Eric do a pop culture round-up. Another installment of Audio Book Best Sellers, this time featuring a beloved fantasy epic.

Full time film freak Jack Morrissey joins the show. Two gay trainers try to figure out if Gore Vidal is related to Vidal Sasoon. Relationship expert JoNell Samms salutes mother-in-laws and enjoys a side of Jack Daniels.

This week’s special guest is full-time film freak Jack Morrissey, who joins Christopher and Eric for a pop culture round-up, including their takes on hate speech and the Westboro Baptist Church. Jack also takes a turn in the hot seat over his Team Jack podcast. Special Correspondents check in with their…um…unique perspectives. Twan, “Queen of the Stars,” delivers astrological readings and relationship expert JoNell Samms enjoys mother-in-laws with a side of Jack Daniels. Two gay trainers try to figure out if Gore Vidal and Vidal Sassoon are related (we only take on the big, important questions on this show). Christopher and Eric try to put things back together with another installment of Audiobook Bestsellers featuring a beloved fantasy epic and an ask the hosts fielding questions from listeners.

The world didn’t end as the Mayans (supposedly) predicted, so Christopher and Eric speculate on what apocalypse theory will next seize the public’s imagination. Texas travel agent Tanya Lee Musgrave attempts to clear the air about allegations that she’s a xenophobic racist. News correspondent Breck Artery gives us a year-end up wrap up. And critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand fills us in on the development of his catastrophic New Year’s Eve plans.

Christopher and Eric try to figure out what Kwanzaa is and why none of their Black friends celebrate it. Critic-at-large Joardan Ampersand teaches us the secret of reindeer. And, as always, relationship “expert” JoNell Samms is on hand, this time to give advice on how to deal with the holiday blues.