In the wake of a insanely well-attended NFL draft weekend in Nashville, we explore the wonderful world of sports fandom in all its good and bad aspects. We also discuss Japanese novelist Jun'ichirō Tanizaki; a series of dumb and decadent perfume commercials starring Natalie Portman; and the 1999 Guinness-soaked Boston gangster movie The Boondock Saints. Finally, we try a help a listener who makes plenty of money at his longtime day job but really wants to be a financially precarious artist like your humble hosts. With Brandi Brown and Bryan Miller.

Ep. 30: The Sporting Life

Actor / writer / comedian Bill Corbett (MST3K, RiffTrax) and his crew take on current events, chat about arts and entertainment, and give highly unprofessional advice to listeners with problems.

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A follow up to Episode 59 a.k.a. White Supremacist Club. Bill and Brandi chat about the white people problem along with Kyle Tran Myhre, stage name Guante, a hip hop artist, slam poet, activist, and educator based in Minneapolis. With Brandi Brown and Kyle Tran Myhre.

Ep. 67  Beyond the White Matrix

Bill might be an expert in cheesy movies, but his wife Virginia is an expert in cheesy... cheese. Yes, Virginia Corbett is a for-real cheesemonger, a cheese expert for an actual living, and knows her profession well. She and Bill chat about the wonderful world of cheese, and how you might include it in your holiday parties and feasts. Plus lots of conversational diversions and distractions. A lactose super-tolerant show! With Virginia S. Corbett.

Ep. 66 Cheesy Holiday Special

Bill interviews John Moe, author, radio host, mental health advocate and star of the late great show WITS on American Public Media. They discuss John's life in public media, including his popular podcast The Hilarious World of Depression and new book of the same name.

Ep. 65: John Moe, Wits Master

Christmas is rushing at us, full speed ahead. There's no stopping it! And since a previously scheduled episode had to be canceled at the last minute, Bill asked Bryan in to chat about the inescapability of Christmas and some of the movies, TV and so forth that come with it: good, bad, offbeat, from the classics to the obscure. Christmas randomness! With Bryan Miller.

Ep. 64: Christmas Randomness

Contemplating his next career move, Bill explores the wonderful world of improv comedy. Funhouse regulars and seasoned improv performers Shannan and Mike guide him through this potentially fulfilling and lucrative life change. Includes live audio improv! Yes, and they have fun. With Shannan Custer and Mike Fotis.

Ep. 30: The Sporting Life

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