This week's episode is pure podcast. Greg Russ joins me and we talk about; Caring about sports teams, playing fantasy football, irrationally getting upset about sports, Greg's new $1,100 watch, living like a pig, people who take their kids to live events or movies, people aren't going to the movies, Greg's NYC radio days, blowing off celebrities and more.

Tim reviews; The Munsters, Blonde, Facing Ryan, Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War.

Vape the Musical, directed by Casey Holloway, is the show "Grease" doesn't want you to see. See the story of the #PinkSquad and the T Bros: October 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 8PM at The Village Theater.

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This week I welcome Jeff Plate, drummer for the iconic Trans-Siberian Orchestra, coming to Duluth with two shows on December 11 at Gas South Arena. We chat about the origins of TSO, touring, and his favorite menu item at our shared hometown pizza shop (Pudgie's)

Also joining me is local author, comedian Marshall Chiles to talk about the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. PLUS: We chat about social media, parenthood, the state of comedy and more. STICK AROUND for the bonus content: A longer cut of our conversation.

For tickets to the TSO shows, December 11 at has south https://www.axs.com/events/444598/trans-siberian-orchestra-12-11-22-2-00-pm-tickets?skin=gassouthdistrict&utm_source=tsowebsite&utm_medium=web&utm_content=tsotourpage_link_atlanta_ga_200pm

For tickets to the Laughing Skull comedy fest: https://laughingskulllounge.freshtix.com/events/bestofthebest-0929-8pm?utm_campaign=Freshtix&utm_medium=Freshtix&utm_source=Freshtix

This week’s episode features Producer J Tyroff, Cole Porter & Director Nick DeKay and they share their tale of one man’s dream of building a steel boat. Really. Find out about an upcoming documentary called, “The Ark of Lilburn” (yes, that Lilburn) and the story of Lowe Porter’s project.

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Kevin Spencer is the lead singer for Atlanta-based tribute band, Electric Avenue The 80s MTV Experience. Billed as America's Best 80s Band, Electric Avenue performs sonic recreations of your favorite 80s songs. So good you'll think Reagan is President and Mr. T is on Carson tonight.

I learn about Kevin's history in music & his storied career. From starring in Rent to auditioning for Queen, to meeting the love of his life in Atlanta.

Greg Russ joins us this week to speak with Don Randi of the legendary "Wrecking Crew". Don shares a few stories of performing with Elvis Presley, Frank & Nancy Sinatra & more. Plus: Comedian Anjelah Johnson.

Don will be appearing at Eddie's Attic, celebrating Elvis, on August 17th. Anjelah Johnson appears at Cobb Energy Center on October 14th.

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | Cobb Energy Centre

Elvis: One Night With You | Eddie's Attic, Decatur, GA | August 17, 2022 (happeningnext.com)

Atlanta's own Dave Willis has created and co-created some of the funniest and most-memorable animated shows of the modern era. His many memorable characters and shows have made spanned two generations of people with good taste. Join me as I chat with Dave about; Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies and more. PLUS! Carl from Aqua Teen pops in to talk about royalties, tax issues, & Derek Jeter.

Part Two of Popcast #14 features comedian, Caleb Synan.

This week's episode gets a partial, early release. Joining me are Alesia Johnson, founder of Kids Video Connection and Susan Liverpool, author and filmmaker. Join us as we discuss the 15th Annual Atlanta Children’s Film Festival. I'm releasing their segment of the show early so that parents who would like to attend and see what it's all about can do so this Saturday, July 23rd.

To find out more & how to attend, click here.

To find out more about Susan's book, "The Lion and the Porcupine", click here.

Georgia's own Roger Black & Waco O'Guin join the show to talk about their new animated Netflix series, "Farzar". Roger, also known as "Yucko the Clown" began their collaboration in Athens over 20 years ago and now have four, successful TV shows under their belts.

Plus: Greg Russ joins me to talk about Better Call Saul and give his review of Thor: Love and Thunder.