Will Sean Podcast?

Isaac Simons, TV commercial director, walks us through his early years as a musician, resident of Portland, and back home again. We discuss how the demands, both creative and technical, differ between narrative film and advertising. Weird Al is back and stronger than ever. What accounts for his four decade long popularity? Comic-Con is over, we round up some of the news - like we gave a crap. Some asshole is hiding cash all over Los Angeles and Will takes this Twitter Terrorist to task. Would you buy a chair that feels like human flesh? What about an ottoman?

What's considered a drama? What's considered a comedy? And what the hell is a miniseries? We don't know either. The best we can do is break down the major categories and nominees in this, our 2014 Emmy's spectacular.

Misha Fisher flirts his way through an all new episode. This performer and host of two storytelling shows explains to us what exactly he’s up to when he’s constantly messing with his phone. Speaking of phones, apparently it’s a crime now to sext? We review the current wave of Post-Apocalyptic fiction, and ask ourselves how we would fare in each of these scenarios. Will has a bone to pick with a specific Yankees fan. A group of nut jobs are trying to rehabilitate the swastika. When asked to comment, the Jews were still upset.

Paula Dixon, photographer, turns her lens on Will and Sean. Eschewing photoshop and most forms of digital manipulation, she prefers to shoot with manual focus and shutter speeds. “Seinfeld” turns 25, we reminisce  on some of our favorite episodes and the show’s general lasting impact. Robin Thicke continues to creep us all out with his increasingly desperate attempts to win back his wife.  Competitive eating is getting a little too big for its britches, non moreso than its “star” Joey Chestnut. Say good bye to Bryan Williams, say hello to Kodomodrode!

Susanna Lee, AKA Lucky Deluxe, gives us a private show. A comedian and Burlesque dancer has a web series called “Peeping Comics” where she interviews other comedians while performing a strip show. We interview her with our clothes on. When is a date a date? We don’t know, maybe you can help. We give Melissa McCarthy some unsolicited career advice - this should go well. Will has some tough words for KFC after they donated $30,000 towards medical bills for a maimed three year old girl. Keep the your cupcakes away from all bears. And yes, we are aware that things sound funky for the last 15 minutes of the episode - Ghosts in the Machine.

Steve Elkins and David Marks, the director and producer of the music documentary “The Reach of Resonance” are our guests. This globe trotting film, shot in 10 countries, explores the outer limits of music and the artists who create sounds and symphonies from the unlikeliest of sources. The Emmy nominations are coming soon, and we still can decide what should be a comedy or a drama. What are your pop culture deal breakers? Fair weather sports fans are pissing Will off. No one will even have a funeral wake as cool as Auntie Mea Mea.

Sofiya Alexandra is a comedian, writer, and ready to let Sean know exactly what she thinks of his opinions. Our spirited conversation touches on her childhood in the Ukraine, initial impressions of Los Angeles, identifying with the minorities in her classes, and how she found her comedic voice. A spirited discussion about #yesallwomen ensues, opinions are expressed. The OJ Simpsons murders were 20 years ago and we reminisnce on our recollections of the event. 2% of the world population disappears in Damon Lindelof’s new HBO show “The Leftovers.” Could they have all gone to that island from LOST? George HW Bush is making us all look bad, especially Will. Dolphins need loving too, hand loving.

Tushar Singh, comedian and co-host of the Prequel podcast is our guest this week. He tells us what it was like to grow up as an Indian-American in Alabama, and his plans to film a documentary investigating comedy in India. Jonah Hill used a homophobic slur, and nobody seems to care. What are the rules when it comes to tweeting spoilers? Patton Oswalt is taking a break from social media and Will doesn’t think that he should. The Secret Service wants to be able to detect sarcasm online. Really, Secret Service? Reaaaaally????

Denesa Chan, dancer, actress, international woman of mystery, joins us on a lovely Sunday afternoon. She tells us about her upcoming Hollywood Fringe Festival show, “Demon Slaying Drag Queens,” living in Ghana, and what one will not find in Azusa. Did we mention that she’s a BAD ASS INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF MYSTERY?! Cause she is, like legit she is! Lupita Nyong’o will be in Star Wars, and we hope not as Princess Leia’s sassy black friend. The World Cup is starting this week, Sean breaks it down. Will has some concerns about a possible Community resurrection. Who wants to have a quickie wedding in Vegas? We promise its just for the sex.

Will Stegemann spent a year listening to the music of Billy Joel and he’s here to tell us what he discovered. Sean thinks that trigger labels are reactionary and will do more harm than good; follow him down the slippery slope. Are R-Rated comedies really funnier? Or just needlessly raunchy? Direct TV has some truly creepy commercials and Will has some thoughts. An epic episode for some epic topics.