FYIZ https://fyiz.podbean.com FYIZ is a catch-all feed for podcasts produced by pop culture escapist John Walker, and home of two monthly hangout shows: RESPECT THE STACK, a book-oriented conversation co-hosted by Bekah Eaton, and NOT GREAT, BOB, an open-ended chat with filmmaker Bob Rose about whatever comes up.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 09:13:13 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic FYIZ FYIZ No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2197475/FYIz_-_art_-_v4.jpg FYIZ https://fyiz.podbean.com 144 144 FYIZ 11 - Not Great, Bob: May 2026 FYIZ 11 - Not Great, Bob: May 2026 https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-11-not-great-bob-may-2026/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-11-not-great-bob-may-2026/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 09:13:13 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/a7dd6d8b-cd90-3376-a39e-f7f9448025be The Boys is wrapping up its fifth and final season on Amazon Prime, so there's no better time than now to spin theories about where exactly this boundary-pushing, darkly funny superhero saga has been taking us. Then, we move on to the next obvious topic: three carefully selected episodes of The Golden Palace, the short-lived Golden Girls spinoff that lacked one important ingredient: Bea Arthur. Oh, ma!

]]> The Boys is wrapping up its fifth and final season on Amazon Prime, so there's no better time than now to spin theories about where exactly this boundary-pushing, darkly funny superhero saga has been taking us. Then, we move on to the next obvious topic: three carefully selected episodes of The Golden Palace, the short-lived Golden Girls spinoff that lacked one important ingredient: Bea Arthur. Oh, ma!

]]> FYIZ false No 8640 116 full FYIZ 10 - Respect the Stack: April 2026 FYIZ 10 - Respect the Stack: April 2026 https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-10-respect-the-stack-april-2026/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-10-respect-the-stack-april-2026/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 00:52:37 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/0aa1ecf6-9aeb-35da-9070-b921e4588a9d Bekah Eaton is back for another round of book chatter, and this time we’re trying not to say the word “interesting” so much! It’s very unsuccessful. Even so, we manage to wrap up our discussion of Margaret Atwood’s The Blind Assassin, dig into the squirrelly metaphysics and absurdism of There Is No Antimemetics Division, and extol the virtues of recent reads like Chuck Tingle’s Lucky Day, George Saunders’s Vigil, and Mona Awad’s Bunny! It all concludes with a few favorite or not-so-favorite book-to-film adaptation picks.

]]> Bekah Eaton is back for another round of book chatter, and this time we’re trying not to say the word “interesting” so much! It’s very unsuccessful. Even so, we manage to wrap up our discussion of Margaret Atwood’s The Blind Assassin, dig into the squirrelly metaphysics and absurdism of There Is No Antimemetics Division, and extol the virtues of recent reads like Chuck Tingle’s Lucky Day, George Saunders’s Vigil, and Mona Awad’s Bunny! It all concludes with a few favorite or not-so-favorite book-to-film adaptation picks.

]]> FYIZ false No 7871 115 full FYIZ 09 - Not Great, Bob: April 2026 FYIZ 09 - Not Great, Bob: April 2026 https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-09-not-great-bob-april-2026/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-09-not-great-bob-april-2026/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:05:04 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/c07d9239-209a-3187-a9a2-49af334f2425 Welcome to the first episode of another monthly sub-series here on the FYIZ feed, a free-range chat with filmmaker and podcaster Bob Rose called Not Great, Bob. Each installment will focus on comedy or movies or culture or social media or whatever we find most delightful or irritating or both. This time we're taking a long look at SNL UK. What happens when a 50-year-old late-night institution attempts to stake new ground with a spinoff across the pond? We have thoughts and we're not afraid to share them.  We also go on a few tangents along the way. Listen and enjoy! And be sure to share feedback or suggest topics at thingsarenotgreat@gmail.com.

]]> Welcome to the first episode of another monthly sub-series here on the FYIZ feed, a free-range chat with filmmaker and podcaster Bob Rose called Not Great, Bob. Each installment will focus on comedy or movies or culture or social media or whatever we find most delightful or irritating or both. This time we're taking a long look at SNL UK. What happens when a 50-year-old late-night institution attempts to stake new ground with a spinoff across the pond? We have thoughts and we're not afraid to share them.  We also go on a few tangents along the way. Listen and enjoy! And be sure to share feedback or suggest topics at thingsarenotgreat@gmail.com.

]]> FYIZ false No 8368 114 full FYIZ 08 - Respect the Stack: March 2026 FYIZ 08 - Respect the Stack: March 2026 https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-08-respect-the-stack-march-2026/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-08-respect-the-stack-march-2026/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:44:30 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/c7f26468-44c0-3106-afa3-3ace6fcecf3d We're kicking off a fresh batch of FYIZ episodes with something new: a monthly check-in with Bekah Eaton where we discuss the books we've just finished reading, the books we're reading now, and the books we plan to read next. So, in other words it's the coolest thing in the world that anyone could listen to. Featured in this installment: Watership Down! Margaret Atwood's The Blind Assassin! A lengthy breakdown of J.M. Barrie's Peter & Wendy! And more!

]]> We're kicking off a fresh batch of FYIZ episodes with something new: a monthly check-in with Bekah Eaton where we discuss the books we've just finished reading, the books we're reading now, and the books we plan to read next. So, in other words it's the coolest thing in the world that anyone could listen to. Featured in this installment: Watership Down! Margaret Atwood's The Blind Assassin! A lengthy breakdown of J.M. Barrie's Peter & Wendy! And more!

]]> FYIZ false No 8145 113 full FYIZ 07 - Speaking Xenomorphically with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton FYIZ 07 - Speaking Xenomorphically with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-07-speaking-xenomorphically-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-07-speaking-xenomorphically-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:39:11 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/1876e418-b37f-3c92-ace0-b80b048a1714 This emergency podcast exists purely because the first season of Alien: Earth ended and there was too much to talk about. Thankfully Bekah and Jonathan Eaton heeded the call and brought their own torrents of thoughts. Topics include the creepiness of Peter Pan, eerily intelligent alien life, and the nature of consciousness itself. We pretty much sort it out.

]]> This emergency podcast exists purely because the first season of Alien: Earth ended and there was too much to talk about. Thankfully Bekah and Jonathan Eaton heeded the call and brought their own torrents of thoughts. Topics include the creepiness of Peter Pan, eerily intelligent alien life, and the nature of consciousness itself. We pretty much sort it out.

]]> FYIZ false No 5719 112 full FYIZ 06 - Orenda Fink Reaches into the Darkness FYIZ 06 - Orenda Fink Reaches into the Darkness https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-06-orenda-fink-reaches-into-the-darkness/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-06-orenda-fink-reaches-into-the-darkness/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:39:40 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/ccbb7f85-0c3d-349c-9683-2299217f975e Longtime musician/current Jungian Depth Coach Orenda Fink's emotional and acerbically witty memoir, The Witch's Daughter—all about her fraught connection with her troubled mother and how that relationship affected her life—is a must-read for anyone interested in what it takes to emerge from a toxic family situation with your identity intact. In this soul-searching conversation, Orenda opens up about the experience of sharing her story, from the structuring of the book itself to the way that her process of self-discovery fed into to a midlife career pivot. Don't miss this one! Find out more at orendafinkcoaching.com!

]]> Longtime musician/current Jungian Depth Coach Orenda Fink's emotional and acerbically witty memoir, The Witch's Daughter—all about her fraught connection with her troubled mother and how that relationship affected her life—is a must-read for anyone interested in what it takes to emerge from a toxic family situation with your identity intact. In this soul-searching conversation, Orenda opens up about the experience of sharing her story, from the structuring of the book itself to the way that her process of self-discovery fed into to a midlife career pivot. Don't miss this one!

Find out more at orendafinkcoaching.com!

]]> FYIZ false No 4030 111 full FYIZ 05 - Landis Expandis Says Watch Out: An Inside Look at Landis Harry Larry's New EP, FKIN WITH STUFF FYIZ 05 - Landis Expandis Says Watch Out: An Inside Look at Landis Harry Larry's New EP, FKIN WITH STUFF https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-05-landis-expandis-says-watch-out-an-inside-look-at-landis-harry-larrys-new-ep-fking-with-stuff/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-05-landis-expandis-says-watch-out-an-inside-look-at-landis-harry-larrys-new-ep-fking-with-stuff/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:53:10 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/b6e52234-9d5a-35bc-aa38-2520f454e096 This is an exciting one! Multimedia artist Landis Expandis sheds some light on the inspirations and irritations that led to Landis Harry Larry's brand new glitch-pop EP, FKIN WITH STUFF, out now on Big Curve Music.

]]> This is an exciting one! Multimedia artist Landis Expandis sheds some light on the inspirations and irritations that led to Landis Harry Larry's brand new glitch-pop EP, FKIN WITH STUFF, out now on Big Curve Music.

]]> FYIZ false No 2335 110 full FYIZ 04 - Reading Selections from THE HAUNTED PLANET (1980) with Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and Chris Zaleski FYIZ 04 - Reading Selections from THE HAUNTED PLANET (1980) with Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and Chris Zaleski https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-04-reading-selections-from-the-haunted-planet-1980-with-bekah-eaton-jonathan-eaton-and-chris-zaleski/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-04-reading-selections-from-the-haunted-planet-1980-with-bekah-eaton-jonathan-eaton-and-chris-zaleski/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:11:57 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/0b79c577-e6d4-39e6-a093-b235c2c8ae30 In this FYIZ Halloween special—which is actually the lost, final episode of SKEERT - A Real Horror Show—beloved guests Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and Chris Zaleski pop over to read some spooky stories from a scary collection for kids published in 1980, The Haunted Planet (By DJ Arneson). Hang out with us... IF YOU DARE!

]]> In this FYIZ Halloween special—which is actually the lost, final episode of SKEERT - A Real Horror Show—beloved guests Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and Chris Zaleski pop over to read some spooky stories from a scary collection for kids published in 1980, The Haunted Planet (By DJ Arneson). Hang out with us... IF YOU DARE!

]]> FYIZ false No 4515 109 full FYIZ 03 - Polly Schattel Conjures a Demon FYIZ 03 - Polly Schattel Conjures a Demon https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-03-polly-schattel-conjures-a-demon/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-03-polly-schattel-conjures-a-demon/#comments Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:52:30 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/f9292b64-40ba-3fa2-851e-285d3740381f Friend of the show Polly Schattel is back to talk about her darkly comic novella 8:59:29 (Trepidatio Publishing), and we dig into every aspect, from the origins of the idea to the narrative implications. Along the way we ponder whether characters need to be likable (short answer:no), extol the virtues of novellas as a form, and find out what Polly’s working on next. It’s a nerdily analytical and story-obsessed chat, and it pairs well with your favorite morning beverage. For the sake of all humanity, listen! And find all things Polly at pollyschattel.com. 

Find John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> Friend of the show Polly Schattel is back to talk about her darkly comic novella 8:59:29 (Trepidatio Publishing), and we dig into every aspect, from the origins of the idea to the narrative implications. Along the way we ponder whether characters need to be likable (short answer:no), extol the virtues of novellas as a form, and find out what Polly’s working on next. It’s a nerdily analytical and story-obsessed chat, and it pairs well with your favorite morning beverage. For the sake of all humanity, listen! And find all things Polly at pollyschattel.com. 

Find John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 3611 108 full FYIZ 02 - The Search Is Over (with Chance Shirley) FYIZ 02 - The Search Is Over (with Chance Shirley) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-02-the-search-is-over-with-chance-shirley/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-02-the-search-is-over-with-chance-shirley/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 21:25:13 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/75fa9b60-2ec6-31c6-a2c6-9c270751f3d4 This episode is an epilogue to Saul Searching, the Better Call Saul (BCS) recap podcast that ended last year (along with the show, which only makes sense). Now that the whole six-season run of BCS is up on Netflix, it's a good time to binge, whether for the first time or as a repeat play. Thus it's also a good time to share this long conversation, recorded last year, that digs into the entirety of the series—psycho-analyzing all the characters, tracing themes and recurring gags, and celebrating the innovative filmmaking and powerful performances on display. Filmmaker and musician Chance Shirley is the only man both cool-headed and chatty enough to co-pilot this steamboat full of tangents, so thank gosh he agreed to it. Follow Chance on Twitter: @notevenchance. Follow John on Twitter and Instagram: @giannidubya.

]]> This episode is an epilogue to Saul Searching, the Better Call Saul (BCS) recap podcast that ended last year (along with the show, which only makes sense). Now that the whole six-season run of BCS is up on Netflix, it's a good time to binge, whether for the first time or as a repeat play. Thus it's also a good time to share this long conversation, recorded last year, that digs into the entirety of the series—psycho-analyzing all the characters, tracing themes and recurring gags, and celebrating the innovative filmmaking and powerful performances on display. Filmmaker and musician Chance Shirley is the only man both cool-headed and chatty enough to co-pilot this steamboat full of tangents, so thank gosh he agreed to it. Follow Chance on Twitter: @notevenchance. Follow John on Twitter and Instagram: @giannidubya.

]]> FYIZ false No 11485 107 full FYIZ 01 - The Ecstatic Ecologies of Jeff VanderMeer FYIZ 01 - The Ecstatic Ecologies of Jeff VanderMeer https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-01-the-ecstatic-ecologies-of-jeff-vandermeer/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/fyiz-01-the-ecstatic-ecologies-of-jeff-vandermeer/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:14:35 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/4e6da33f-2b44-336e-a9e2-38b878dc5c11 Prolific author Jeff VanderMeer (The Ambergris Trilogy, Area X, Borne, Hummingbird Salamander) has a knack for creating engrossing and immersive scenarios that straddle the line between a world that is palpably our own and someplace entirely other. In this freewheeling conversation, he discusses his environmental work, his writing habits, and how even his boldest literary experiments are rooted in truth of character.

]]> Prolific author Jeff VanderMeer (The Ambergris Trilogy, Area X, Borne, Hummingbird Salamander) has a knack for creating engrossing and immersive scenarios that straddle the line between a world that is palpably our own and someplace entirely other. In this freewheeling conversation, he discusses his environmental work, his writing habits, and how even his boldest literary experiments are rooted in truth of character.

]]> FYIZ false No 5071 106 full Playing Records with John: The Yin and Yang of doubleVee Playing Records with John: The Yin and Yang of doubleVee https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-yin-and-yang-of-doublevee/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-yin-and-yang-of-doublevee/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:57:46 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/12cb4780-a036-361e-92a0-256049e915ea Barb and Allan Vest make music together under the name doubleVee and have just released a new album full of big hooks and infectious harmonies, Treat Her Strangely. In this overdue appearance on Playing Records with John, they discuss selections from all their releases, the way they came together as partners and bandmates, and how their collaborative songwriting process works. Allan’s background in indie chamber pop heroes Starlight Mints is also covered, as is Barb’s musical upbringing, including the influence of her grandmother, the whimsical and beguiling songwriter Margaret Dove.

]]> Barb and Allan Vest make music together under the name doubleVee and have just released a new album full of big hooks and infectious harmonies, Treat Her Strangely. In this overdue appearance on Playing Records with John, they discuss selections from all their releases, the way they came together as partners and bandmates, and how their collaborative songwriting process works. Allan’s background in indie chamber pop heroes Starlight Mints is also covered, as is Barb’s musical upbringing, including the influence of her grandmother, the whimsical and beguiling songwriter Margaret Dove.

]]> FYIZ false No 4599 105 full Playing Records with John: Quality & Quantity (The Music of Brian Woodbury and Then Some) Playing Records with John: Quality & Quantity (The Music of Brian Woodbury and Then Some) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-quality-quantity-the-music-of-brian-woodbury-and-then-some/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-quality-quantity-the-music-of-brian-woodbury-and-then-some/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:58:28 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/e91d1af4-a6dc-3f1c-afb2-b09dee4d3420 Brian Woodbury has a sharp wit and a penchant for tuneful compositions that break genres apart and rebuild them around his often exploratory ideas. Whether he’s trying out new pop music forms, skewering old ones, or blurring the lines between the two, he’s always got something on his mind, and it’s usually pretty funny. Except when it decidedly isn’t! In this career-spanning conversation he unfurls some of the deep thinking and gut instincts that fuel his distinctive body of work.

Follow John on insta/twit: @giannidubya

Follow Brian on insta: @brianwoodburymusic and on twit: @MrBrianWoodbury

 

]]> Brian Woodbury has a sharp wit and a penchant for tuneful compositions that break genres apart and rebuild them around his often exploratory ideas. Whether he’s trying out new pop music forms, skewering old ones, or blurring the lines between the two, he’s always got something on his mind, and it’s usually pretty funny. Except when it decidedly isn’t! In this career-spanning conversation he unfurls some of the deep thinking and gut instincts that fuel his distinctive body of work.

Follow John on insta/twit: @giannidubya

Follow Brian on insta: @brianwoodburymusic and on twit: @MrBrianWoodbury

 

]]> FYIZ false No 7763 104 full SKEERT 09 - Ramsey Campbell SKEERT 09 - Ramsey Campbell https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-09-ramsey-campbell/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-09-ramsey-campbell/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:34:54 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/635a8d35-27ff-3795-a4a4-3cd492c953b3 Over the course of sixty years and counting of publishing his increasingly potent and idiosyncratic genre fiction, Ramsey Campbell has authored hundreds of short stories and thirty-five novels (with a thirty-sixth due next year). He was kind enough to take a break from all that ink-stained wretchedness in order to chat about his early career start, how important it is to engage a reader’s imagination, and Fellstones, his latest novel, out now from Flame Tree Press. Listen in, check out a few of the man’s works, and find out why none other than Guillermo del Toro calls Ramsey “an absolute master of modern horror.”

Follow John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya

Follow Ramsey on Twitter @ramseycampbell1

]]> Over the course of sixty years and counting of publishing his increasingly potent and idiosyncratic genre fiction, Ramsey Campbell has authored hundreds of short stories and thirty-five novels (with a thirty-sixth due next year). He was kind enough to take a break from all that ink-stained wretchedness in order to chat about his early career start, how important it is to engage a reader’s imagination, and Fellstones, his latest novel, out now from Flame Tree Press. Listen in, check out a few of the man’s works, and find out why none other than Guillermo del Toro calls Ramsey “an absolute master of modern horror.”

Follow John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya

Follow Ramsey on Twitter @ramseycampbell1

]]> FYIZ false No 4878 103 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Thirteen (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Thirteen (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-thirteen-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-thirteen-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:54:00 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/12202712-1403-3b49-ad50-ca438943af29 What a ride! Better Call Saul wraps up a historic run as one of the most consistently thoughtful and well-made television shows ever (there, we said it) with "Saul Gone," a finale written and directed by the man who created the Saul Goodman character, Peter Gould. And we're wrapping up our coverage of this satisfying series with a couple of our favorite guests co-hosts: Bekah and Jonathan Eaton. IT JUST MAKES SENSE. Find out how the story ends, who's left standing, and where they stand—both in terms of plot and in terms of the themes of self-awareness, morality, truth, and consequences that have made this saga so rich. Serve yourself a scoop of mint chocolate chip and enjoy! It won't happen again.

]]> What a ride! Better Call Saul wraps up a historic run as one of the most consistently thoughtful and well-made television shows ever (there, we said it) with "Saul Gone," a finale written and directed by the man who created the Saul Goodman character, Peter Gould. And we're wrapping up our coverage of this satisfying series with a couple of our favorite guests co-hosts: Bekah and Jonathan Eaton. IT JUST MAKES SENSE. Find out how the story ends, who's left standing, and where they stand—both in terms of plot and in terms of the themes of self-awareness, morality, truth, and consequences that have made this saga so rich. Serve yourself a scoop of mint chocolate chip and enjoy! It won't happen again.

]]> FYIZ false No 4275 102 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Twelve (with James Brown) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Twelve (with James Brown) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-twelve-with-james-brown/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-twelve-with-james-brown/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:28:41 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/bbb4b95f-6a5b-365a-b4cc-2e14082c050d New friend of the show James Brown is here to discuss the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul, but first he reminds you to support the eclectic and long-running Sidewalk Film Festival, which runs from August 22-29 in Birmingham, Alabama—now for its 24th year! Meanwhile, Kim tries to mind her own business but Gene spins further and further out of control. Is the protagonist of this series too self-destructive to root for? How about that Jesse cameo? And what's up with Miracle Whip? Join us in wondering what happens next, for the very last time. Sidewalk Film Festival: https://www.sidewalkfest.com

]]> New friend of the show James Brown is here to discuss the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul, but first he reminds you to support the eclectic and long-running Sidewalk Film Festival, which runs from August 22-29 in Birmingham, Alabama—now for its 24th year! Meanwhile, Kim tries to mind her own business but Gene spins further and further out of control. Is the protagonist of this series too self-destructive to root for? How about that Jesse cameo? And what's up with Miracle Whip? Join us in wondering what happens next, for the very last time.

Sidewalk Film Festival: https://www.sidewalkfest.com

]]> FYIZ false No 3683 101 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Eleven (with Bekah Eaton and Jonathan Eaton) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Eleven (with Bekah Eaton and Jonathan Eaton) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-eleven-with-bekah-eaton-and-jonathan-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-eleven-with-bekah-eaton-and-jonathan-eaton/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:16:14 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/15fc4814-52d4-363e-9d1e-f48b849ef51e Over in Omaha, Gene's already dysfunctional moral compass has become even less reliable after he received some unhappy news over the phone. He's taking bigger chances and showing less empathy and reminding us more than ever that Saul was always sort of a bastard on Breaking Bad. Naturally this sort of thing has us Jimmy McGill boosters in a panicky state! Bekah Eaton and Jonathan Eaton are back on the show to discuss "Breaking Bad," the latest gut-punchy episode of Better Call Saul, and sift through the wreckage to find any hope for the future of our self-defeating protagonist.

]]> Over in Omaha, Gene's already dysfunctional moral compass has become even less reliable after he received some unhappy news over the phone. He's taking bigger chances and showing less empathy and reminding us more than ever that Saul was always sort of a bastard on Breaking Bad. Naturally this sort of thing has us Jimmy McGill boosters in a panicky state! Bekah Eaton and Jonathan Eaton are back on the show to discuss "Breaking Bad," the latest gut-punchy episode of Better Call Saul, and sift through the wreckage to find any hope for the future of our self-defeating protagonist.

]]> FYIZ false No 2730 100 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Ten (with Bob Rose) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Ten (with Bob Rose) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-ten-with-bob-rose/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-ten-with-bob-rose/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2022 07:40:40 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/1804bdd0-9856-3b63-a7ed-f87d574cded0 "Nippy" is the episode of Better Call Saul we've been waiting for since the series began; we finally get to spend a whole hour with Gene Takovic, Cinnabon Manager with a secret. In the wake of this momentous turn of events, podcaster/filmmaker/friend Bob Rose returns to discuss Gene's approach to problem-solving, the power of sweet treats, and the futility of guessing what happens next. Some attempt is also made to sort out the Better Call Saul timeline, including the post-Breaking Bad part of the story.

]]> "Nippy" is the episode of Better Call Saul we've been waiting for since the series began; we finally get to spend a whole hour with Gene Takovic, Cinnabon Manager with a secret. In the wake of this momentous turn of events, podcaster/filmmaker/friend Bob Rose returns to discuss Gene's approach to problem-solving, the power of sweet treats, and the futility of guessing what happens next. Some attempt is also made to sort out the Better Call Saul timeline, including the post-Breaking Bad part of the story.

]]> FYIZ false No 2388 99 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Nine (with Erin Oliver-James and Ronald James) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Nine (with Erin Oliver-James and Ronald James) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-nine-with-erin-oliver-james-and-ronald-james/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-nine-with-erin-oliver-james-and-ronald-james/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2022 13:26:52 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/a5fa279c-a0e9-37b0-ba4d-e310badf6d04 In this giant-sized episode, Erin Oliver-James and Ronald James help clean up after recent horrific events in the world of Jimmy and Kim. Have a smoke on the balcony and get ready for a detailed dissection of "Fun and Games," the deceptively-titled installment of Better Call Saul that answers several long-running plot questions in typically heartbreaking fashion (and gives us a combover for the ages).

]]> In this giant-sized episode, Erin Oliver-James and Ronald James help clean up after recent horrific events in the world of Jimmy and Kim. Have a smoke on the balcony and get ready for a detailed dissection of "Fun and Games," the deceptively-titled installment of Better Call Saul that answers several long-running plot questions in typically heartbreaking fashion (and gives us a combover for the ages).

]]> FYIZ false No 6169 98 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Eight (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Eight (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-eight-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-eight-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:22:03 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/0ef6b6a6-b795-3d56-84a4-5c314aa90578 It's been six tense weeks for viewers of Better Call Saul, but only a few seconds have passed for Jimmy and Kim, who have a corpse in their apartment and a big Lalo problem. Luckily, friends of the show (and of the host) Bekah and Jonathan Eaton have returned to take a deep breath and discuss "Point and Shoot," one heckuva nerve-wracking and beautifully shot episode of television.

]]> It's been six tense weeks for viewers of Better Call Saul, but only a few seconds have passed for Jimmy and Kim, who have a corpse in their apartment and a big Lalo problem. Luckily, friends of the show (and of the host) Bekah and Jonathan Eaton have returned to take a deep breath and discuss "Point and Shoot," one heckuva nerve-wracking and beautifully shot episode of television.

]]> FYIZ false No 3327 97 full Alpha Flight Support Group 01: The Characters (with Michael Furr) Alpha Flight Support Group 01: The Characters (with Michael Furr) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/alpha-flight-support-group-01-the-characters-with-michael-furr/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/alpha-flight-support-group-01-the-characters-with-michael-furr/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:09:29 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/7f18a2b7-168c-3320-8d7c-b9a5ca2e79e5 Hey kids! Comedian, podcaster, and delightful person Michael Furr is here to chew gum and discuss the members of Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight, and he only has a couple pieces of gum left. But soon! Follow Michael everywhere: @michaelcfurr Follow John in most places: @giannidubya

]]> Hey kids! Comedian, podcaster, and delightful person Michael Furr is here to chew gum and discuss the members of Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight, and he only has a couple pieces of gum left. But soon!

Follow Michael everywhere: @michaelcfurr

Follow John in most places: @giannidubya

]]> FYIZ false No 3169 96 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Seven (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Seven (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-seven-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-seven-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/#comments Wed, 25 May 2022 21:04:42 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/b63ddff1-2f8f-302c-9d68-bdf0f79f0d95 With "Plan and Execution," the seventh installment of Better Call Saul's final season, the show has taken what may be its most shocking turn yet! So it's a good thing returning favorites Bekah and Jonathan Eaton are here to assist with the cleanup of this very messy situation, including the pressing matter of who, exactly, we're rooting for, as well as some half-baked predictions for the remainder of the story.

]]> With "Plan and Execution," the seventh installment of Better Call Saul's final season, the show has taken what may be its most shocking turn yet! So it's a good thing returning favorites Bekah and Jonathan Eaton are here to assist with the cleanup of this very messy situation, including the pressing matter of who, exactly, we're rooting for, as well as some half-baked predictions for the remainder of the story.

]]> FYIZ false No 5661 95 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Six (with Erin Oliver-James) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Six (with Erin Oliver-James) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-six-with-erin-oliver-james/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-six-with-erin-oliver-james/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 14:16:14 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/0d73cde8-f578-300a-a35b-6ff82ae1d462 For the first time on Saul Searching: A guest with a law degree! Erin Oliver-James makes a case for "Axe and Grind," the latest episode of Better Call Saul, written by Ariel Levine and directed by the actor sometimes known as Gus Fring, Giancarlo Esposito. It happens today.

]]> For the first time on Saul Searching: A guest with a law degree! Erin Oliver-James makes a case for "Axe and Grind," the latest episode of Better Call Saul, written by Ariel Levine and directed by the actor sometimes known as Gus Fring, Giancarlo Esposito. It happens today.

]]> FYIZ false No 3113 94 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Five (with Ronald James and Steve Reter) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Five (with Ronald James and Steve Reter) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-five-with-ronald-james-and-steve-reter/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-five-with-ronald-james-and-steve-reter/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 10:08:47 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/56b953b6-8af8-35fe-b407-d778feac2856 When Ronald and Steve—John's co-hosts on the long-running Movie Schmovie podcast—pop in for a chat, you can count on two things: pure unbridled chemistry and fart jokes. So with that as a promise and a warning, listen in as the guys dig into "Black and Blue," the fifth episode of Better Call Saul's final season.

]]> When Ronald and Steve—John's co-hosts on the long-running Movie Schmovie podcast—pop in for a chat, you can count on two things: pure unbridled chemistry and fart jokes. So with that as a promise and a warning, listen in as the guys dig into "Black and Blue," the fifth episode of Better Call Saul's final season.

]]> FYIZ false No 3232 93 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Four (with Bekah Eaton) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Four (with Bekah Eaton) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-four-with-bekah-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-four-with-bekah-eaton/#comments Wed, 04 May 2022 16:57:15 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/f92e0abf-86f3-3516-9458-6cffb89f2f01 She's back! Friend, podcaster, and generally creative person Bekah Eaton takes a break from several elaborate and vindictive schemes to discuss "Hit and Run," the fourth episode of Better Call Saul's sixth season, which is directed by Kim Wexler herself (aka Rhea Seehorn).

]]> She's back! Friend, podcaster, and generally creative person Bekah Eaton takes a break from several elaborate and vindictive schemes to discuss "Hit and Run," the fourth episode of Better Call Saul's sixth season, which is directed by Kim Wexler herself (aka Rhea Seehorn).

]]> FYIZ false No 3670 92 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Three (with Bob Rose) Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season Six, Episode Three (with Bob Rose) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-three-with-bob-rose/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-six-episode-three-with-bob-rose/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:11:11 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/da5208bc-7652-3aad-b5f8-56d1c54dded6 Podcaster and filmmaker Bob Rose crawls out of a giant oil puddle in an abandoned tanker to discuss the Nacho-centric third episode of Better Call Saul's sixth season, "Rock and Hard Place."

]]> Podcaster and filmmaker Bob Rose crawls out of a giant oil puddle in an abandoned tanker to discuss the Nacho-centric third episode of Better Call Saul's sixth season, "Rock and Hard Place."

]]> FYIZ false No 2850 91 full Saul Searching: The First Two Episodes of Better Call Saul’s Final Season (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) Saul Searching: The First Two Episodes of Better Call Saul’s Final Season (with Bekah and Jonathan Eaton) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searchingthe-first-two-episodes-of-better-call-saul-s-final-season-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searchingthe-first-two-episodes-of-better-call-saul-s-final-season-with-bekah-and-jonathan-eaton/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:56:30 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/d1f24c01-65d2-3e17-aa60-80bf35a55f67 In a bold return to television recapping that some are calling irresponsible and others, merely unnecessary, John Walker hereby revives Saul Searching, the podcast all about AMC's beloved Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul. To help break down "Wine and Roses" and "Carrot and Stick," the first two episodes of BCS's final season, good friends Bekah and Jonathan Eaton pop in bearing insights and good cheer. It's a fun nerdy time for you.

]]> In a bold return to television recapping that some are calling irresponsible and others, merely unnecessary, John Walker hereby revives Saul Searching, the podcast all about AMC's beloved Breaking Bad spinoff, Better Call Saul. To help break down "Wine and Roses" and "Carrot and Stick," the first two episodes of BCS's final season, good friends Bekah and Jonathan Eaton pop in bearing insights and good cheer. It's a fun nerdy time for you.

]]> FYIZ false No 2206 90 full Playing Records with John: Brad Armstrong Returns to Say So Long Playing Records with John: Brad Armstrong Returns to Say So Long https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-brad-armstrong-returns-to-say-so-long/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-brad-armstrong-returns-to-say-so-long/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:08:28 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/00f49a8e-3f38-3429-b702-1cce30195bdc Our first guest ever on Playing Records with John is back! It's Brad Armstrong and the occasion is the release of Heart Like a Sigil—his third solo album overall but his debut on Flower Moon Records, the label founded by frequent collaborator Maria Taylor. Songwriting shoptalk, recording secrets, and theories about the nature of the universe are contained herein. Proceed with caution! And for gosh sakes, don’t mess up the vibe.

]]> Our first guest ever on Playing Records with John is back! It's Brad Armstrong and the occasion is the release of Heart Like a Sigil—his third solo album overall but his debut on Flower Moon Records, the label founded by frequent collaborator Maria Taylor. Songwriting shoptalk, recording secrets, and theories about the nature of the universe are contained herein. Proceed with caution! And for gosh sakes, don’t mess up the vibe.

]]> FYIZ false No 4576 89 full SKEERT 08 - Polly Schattel’s Shadowdays SKEERT 08 - Polly Schattel’s Shadowdays https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-08-polly-schattel-s-shadowdays/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-08-polly-schattel-s-shadowdays/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:17:39 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/c11fa6c6-25e7-3c4b-8343-30182d0d4c48 Author and filmmaker Polly Schattel returns to talk about her second novel, the bracingly violent but enjoyably pulpy Shadowdays, available now from Journalstone Publishing. Find out why Polly decided to convert a shelved screenplay into a book, who Robert Longstreet would have played in the movie that never happened, and what makes troubled protagonist Melissa Sweet tick (in a "broken clock" kinda way).

Find all things Polly at pollyschattel.com!

Find John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> Author and filmmaker Polly Schattel returns to talk about her second novel, the bracingly violent but enjoyably pulpy Shadowdays, available now from Journalstone Publishing. Find out why Polly decided to convert a shelved screenplay into a book, who Robert Longstreet would have played in the movie that never happened, and what makes troubled protagonist Melissa Sweet tick (in a "broken clock" kinda way).


Find all things Polly at pollyschattel.com!

Find John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 3474 88 full Star Wars Support Group: Just Roars and Beep-Boops Star Wars Support Group: Just Roars and Beep-Boops https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/star-wars-support-group-just-roars-and-beep-boops/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/star-wars-support-group-just-roars-and-beep-boops/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2022 21:07:00 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/33b1b6c3-b415-3436-97c5-efea25025703 Making a good third movie in a cinematic trilogy is hard enough, without it also being the third trilogy in a trio of trilogies! (The previous sentence was intended to weed out the faint of heart. Only the heroes are left. You may continue.) In this galaxy-spanning podcast, pop culture obsessives Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, John Walker, and Mike White discuss the third Star Wars trilogy, aka Episodes 7 though 9, aka The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. These movies were all huge box office successes, but critical and fan opinion ranges from mixed to toxic. What does "new Star Wars" even mean in the age of the unending franchise? Should Palpatine have come back? And what's in the mystery box? All this and more.

 

Find us on Twitter!

Mike is @proboothcast!

Bekah is @bekaheaton!

Jonathan is @jonbrak!

John is at @giannidubya!

]]> Making a good third movie in a cinematic trilogy is hard enough, without it also being the third trilogy in a trio of trilogies! (The previous sentence was intended to weed out the faint of heart. Only the heroes are left. You may continue.) In this galaxy-spanning podcast, pop culture obsessives Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, John Walker, and Mike White discuss the third Star Wars trilogy, aka Episodes 7 though 9, aka The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. These movies were all huge box office successes, but critical and fan opinion ranges from mixed to toxic. What does "new Star Wars" even mean in the age of the unending franchise? Should Palpatine have come back? And what's in the mystery box? All this and more.

 

Find us on Twitter!

Mike is @proboothcast!

Bekah is @bekaheaton!

Jonathan is @jonbrak!

John is at @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 5599 87 full SKEERT 07 - Gemma Files Knows You F@#%ed Up SKEERT 07 - Gemma Files Knows You F@#%ed Up https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-07-gemma-files-knows-you-f%ed-up/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-07-gemma-files-knows-you-f%ed-up/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:08:31 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/1cbd0a96-3e5e-3b9a-8dce-c49847173a9c Horror author Gemma Files is back, this time to chat about tales from her most recent collection of short stories—In That Endlessness, Our End—as well as a couple excellently creepy films, the mystery of mortality, how to run a shared fictional universe, and a gaggle of horror books, both classic and recent, that you need on your shelf. (Part 2 of 2)

 

Follow Gemma on Twitter! - @gemmafiles

 

Follow John on Twitter and Instagram! - @giannidubya

]]> Horror author Gemma Files is back, this time to chat about tales from her most recent collection of short stories—In That Endlessness, Our End—as well as a couple excellently creepy films, the mystery of mortality, how to run a shared fictional universe, and a gaggle of horror books, both classic and recent, that you need on your shelf. (Part 2 of 2)

 

Follow Gemma on Twitter! - @gemmafiles

 

Follow John on Twitter and Instagram! - @giannidubya

]]> FYIZ true No 3631 86 full SKEERT 06 - Gemma Files‘s Experimental Film SKEERT 06 - Gemma Files‘s Experimental Film https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-06-gemma-files-s-experimental-film/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-06-gemma-files-s-experimental-film/#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:55:31 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/efa75576-07ea-38c6-bba4-88d3ab8c9745 Multi-hyphenated, autodidactic creative force Gemma Files writes horror fiction that is sharp-witted, often disturbing, and fun as hell. In this episode, she talks about her 2015 novel Experimental Film, from the development of the characters to the book’s themes of parenthood, artistic integrity, and the importance of hard work. (Part 1 of 2)

Follow Gemma on Twitter! - @gemmafiles

Follow John on Twitter and Instagram! - @giannidubya

]]> Multi-hyphenated, autodidactic creative force Gemma Files writes horror fiction that is sharp-witted, often disturbing, and fun as hell. In this episode, she talks about her 2015 novel Experimental Film, from the development of the characters to the book’s themes of parenthood, artistic integrity, and the importance of hard work. (Part 1 of 2)

Follow Gemma on Twitter! - @gemmafiles

Follow John on Twitter and Instagram! - @giannidubya

]]> FYIZ false No 3676 85 full Playing Records with John: The Sue Drew Bump Playing Records with John: The Sue Drew Bump https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-sue-drew-bump/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-sue-drew-bump/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2021 19:37:43 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/4c72c508-b6c9-3992-a337-e45d429b1f94 Sue Drew has been in the music biz since the late 80s and as an A&R exec for various labels, she’s worked closely with acts like Michelle Shocked (back when she seemed cool), They Might Be Giants, Phish, and Barenaked Ladies. Sue is also a very direct and open person, so this conversation covers the decisions she’s proud of as well as candid assessment of a few missteps—a must-listen for anyone who likes a peek behind the curtain.

]]> Sue Drew has been in the music biz since the late 80s and as an A&R exec for various labels, she’s worked closely with acts like Michelle Shocked (back when she seemed cool), They Might Be Giants, Phish, and Barenaked Ladies. Sue is also a very direct and open person, so this conversation covers the decisions she’s proud of as well as candid assessment of a few missteps—a must-listen for anyone who likes a peek behind the curtain.

]]> FYIZ false No 4046 84 full Playing Records with John: Azure Ray for What Ails You Playing Records with John: Azure Ray for What Ails You https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-azure-ray-for-what-ails-you/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-azure-ray-for-what-ails-you/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:41:47 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/4c610387-07aa-31d8-9d5c-ac79eb70e4be After a ten-year break from releasing albums, Azure Ray is back with Remedy, a gorgeous set of shimmering songs that redefines their classic sound. Singer/songwriters Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor open up about the process of making a record in isolation, the thoughts behind a few standout lyrics, and a variety of topics ranging from vocal cord surgery to wild suburban parrots.

]]> After a ten-year break from releasing albums, Azure Ray is back with Remedy, a gorgeous set of shimmering songs that redefines their classic sound. Singer/songwriters Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor open up about the process of making a record in isolation, the thoughts behind a few standout lyrics, and a variety of topics ranging from vocal cord surgery to wild suburban parrots.

]]> FYIZ false No 3982 83 full Playing Records with John: Dree Leer Throws Hands Playing Records with John: Dree Leer Throws Hands https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-dree-leer-throws-hands/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-dree-leer-throws-hands/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:30:09 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/d26feaf0-d99e-316f-97ca-d45aa08af924 Birmingham, AL-based rock band Dree Leer is here to hype their brand-new debut LP, Throw Hands, so a good time is guaranteed! Singer/guitarist Jackie Lo, bassist Mandy Graffeo, and drummer Mikey D Williams share tales about the forming of the current lineup, explain the logistics of finishing an album during quarantine, and reveal why they call Mikey The Living Shitzam. So, yeah, like I said, a good time.

]]> Birmingham, AL-based rock band Dree Leer is here to hype their brand-new debut LP, Throw Hands, so a good time is guaranteed! Singer/guitarist Jackie Lo, bassist Mandy Graffeo, and drummer Mikey D Williams share tales about the forming of the current lineup, explain the logistics of finishing an album during quarantine, and reveal why they call Mikey The Living Shitzam. So, yeah, like I said, a good time.

]]> FYIZ false No 3247 82 full Playing Records with John: Velena Vego Booked It Playing Records with John: Velena Vego Booked It https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-velena-vego-booked-them-all/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-velena-vego-booked-them-all/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2021 21:46:24 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/65689711-f8dd-3804-a932-c9bca07bf325 Velena Vego, longtime talent buyer for Athens, Georgia’s storied 40 Watt Club and Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre, as well as manager for veteran indie rockers Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, looks back on her decades in the music biz, from her early days fronting 80s band Mystery Date, to this weird year of lockdown with no shows to run.

]]> Velena Vego, longtime talent buyer for Athens, Georgia’s storied 40 Watt Club and Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre, as well as manager for veteran indie rockers Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven, looks back on her decades in the music biz, from her early days fronting 80s band Mystery Date, to this weird year of lockdown with no shows to run.

]]> FYIZ false No 3217 81 full Playing Records with John: Otis Ball Introduces the Band Playing Records with John: Otis Ball Introduces the Band https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-otis-ball-introduces-the-band/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-otis-ball-introduces-the-band/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:20:21 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/1181d729-205f-3169-bc34-a3cfb0e2350d Otis Ball released an album of guitar pop called I’m Gonna Love You ’Til I Don’t in 1989, then recorded a more classically rockin' follow-up that was never released. But that doesn’t mean Otis hasn’t been busy! In this candid, career-spanning conversation, Mr. Ball fills in the story of his early days and his continued love of collaboration through a batch of intimate, energetic, and sometimes experimental home recordings.

]]> Otis Ball released an album of guitar pop called I’m Gonna Love You ’Til I Don’t in 1989, then recorded a more classically rockin' follow-up that was never released. But that doesn’t mean Otis hasn’t been busy! In this candid, career-spanning conversation, Mr. Ball fills in the story of his early days and his continued love of collaboration through a batch of intimate, energetic, and sometimes experimental home recordings.

]]> FYIZ false No 3755 80 full Playing Records with John: Jordan Cooper’s Midnight Confessions Playing Records with John: Jordan Cooper’s Midnight Confessions https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-jordan-cooper-s-midnight-confessions/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-jordan-cooper-s-midnight-confessions/#comments Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:17:30 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/c610d5f1-e6f9-3642-93f3-d6f3643a2cce Recording Artist Jordan Cooper, aka Trouble’s Afoot, aka co-host of the Don’t Let’s Start podcast, aka a guy who wrote and recorded a bunch of songs, is BACK. This time we delve into some of his favorite demos from his considerable backlog of ideas, including at least one instant novelty classic! Get [expletive] stoked.

Buy Trouble’s Afoot’s album “Looking For Parking” at: troublesafoot.bandcamp.com

Follow Jordan and Dave Fox’s encyclopedic They Might Be Giants podcast “Don’t Let’s Start” @dontletspod

]]> Recording Artist Jordan Cooper, aka Trouble’s Afoot, aka co-host of the Don’t Let’s Start podcast, aka a guy who wrote and recorded a bunch of songs, is BACK. This time we delve into some of his favorite demos from his considerable backlog of ideas, including at least one instant novelty classic! Get [expletive] stoked.

Buy Trouble’s Afoot’s album “Looking For Parking” at:
troublesafoot.bandcamp.com

Follow Jordan and Dave Fox’s encyclopedic They Might Be Giants podcast “Don’t Let’s Start” @dontletspod

]]> FYIZ false No 3256 79 full Playing Records with John: Jordan Cooper Uses Every Chord Playing Records with John: Jordan Cooper Uses Every Chord https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-jordan-cooper-uses-every-chord/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-jordan-cooper-uses-every-chord/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:39:39 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/029c877f-dec4-3a7c-bcb8-bb409c23708b New York—based musician and podcaster Jordan Cooper, aka Trouble’s Afoot, makes tuneful, witty, observational songs that could only come from his point of view. In this episode, he tells the tale of his early development as a songwriter and audio addict.

Buy Trouble’s Afoot’s album “Looking For Parking” at: troublesafoot.bandcamp.com

Follow Jordan and Dave Fox’s encyclopedic They Might Be Giants podcast “Don’t Let’s Start” @dontletspod

]]> New York—based musician and podcaster Jordan Cooper, aka Trouble’s Afoot, makes tuneful, witty, observational songs that could only come from his point of view. In this episode, he tells the tale of his early development as a songwriter and audio addict.

Buy Trouble’s Afoot’s album “Looking For Parking” at:
troublesafoot.bandcamp.com

Follow Jordan and Dave Fox’s encyclopedic They Might Be Giants podcast “Don’t Let’s Start” @dontletspod

]]> FYIZ false No 3474 78 full Playing Records with John: India Ramey's Apocalyptic Visions Playing Records with John: India Ramey's Apocalyptic Visions https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-india-rameys-apocalyptic-visions/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-india-rameys-apocalyptic-visions/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:48:37 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/aaab4a94-3a81-34db-9360-3aba05d16c59 Country artist India Ramey joins in for a candid conversation about bad dads, cheap whiskey and black magic. All four of her albums are covered, including the stories behind key tracks. This is a must-listen for fans and a great introduction for newcomers to India's powerful, rousing, and sometimes gut-wrenching songs.

 

Follow India on Twitter @indiaramey!

 

Follow India on Instagram @indiarameymusic!

 

Follow John on twit and insta @giannidubya!

]]> Country artist India Ramey joins in for a candid conversation about bad dads, cheap whiskey and black magic. All four of her albums are covered, including the stories behind key tracks. This is a must-listen for fans and a great introduction for newcomers to India's powerful, rousing, and sometimes gut-wrenching songs.

 

Follow India on Twitter @indiaramey!

 

Follow India on Instagram @indiarameymusic!

 

Follow John on twit and insta @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 4143 77 full Playing Records with John: Innocently Punched by Catch the Fade Playing Records with John: Innocently Punched by Catch the Fade https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-innocently-punched-by-catch-the-fade/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-innocently-punched-by-catch-the-fade/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:18:24 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/74742150-cce2-3a7e-b8e4-6caed5f77cf3 Ron James and Sir Tizzy, aka Catch the Fade, released their second EP, Black and Highly Favored, in 2019.  When it was still brand new (and people still sat down face to face), we sat down face to face to talk about each track, from the concepts to the execution.

 

Check out Sir Tizzy’s new solo EP, The MidKnight Hour!

https://lnkfi.re/tmkh

 

Dig into Catch the Fade’s singles series from 2020!

https://spoti.fi/2XCxysm

]]> Ron James and Sir Tizzy, aka Catch the Fade, released their second EP, Black and Highly Favored, in 2019.  When it was still brand new (and people still sat down face to face), we sat down face to face to talk about each track, from the concepts to the execution.

 

Check out Sir Tizzy’s new solo EP, The MidKnight Hour!

https://lnkfi.re/tmkh

 

Dig into Catch the Fade’s singles series from 2020!

https://spoti.fi/2XCxysm

]]> FYIZ false No 4220 76 full Playing Records with John: Kristen Toedtman Sings! Playing Records with John: Kristen Toedtman Sings! https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-kristen-toedtman-sings/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-kristen-toedtman-sings/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:36:12 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/e4da4d03-6bce-39f9-ac1b-f6b1bbbb3b6c Multi-faceted talent Kristen Toedtman drops by to discuss her musical beginnings, her songwriting process, and the possible meaning of her last name. Along the way we hear some rare recordings, from voice memos to demos with fleshed-out alternate arrangements. Not to be missed!

]]> Multi-faceted talent Kristen Toedtman drops by to discuss her musical beginnings, her songwriting process, and the possible meaning of her last name. Along the way we hear some rare recordings, from voice memos to demos with fleshed-out alternate arrangements. Not to be missed!

]]> FYIZ false No 3940 75 full Playing Records with John: The Music of Neil Innes Playing Records with John: The Music of Neil Innes https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-music-of-neil-innes/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-music-of-neil-innes/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:07:33 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/405e13d3-e843-328d-89e0-8a9034e2bf7e One year ago we lost the beloved Neil Innes, a gently acerbic comedian with a knack for sideways pop pastiches that are as sturdy and hook-filled as the hits they’re sending up. Longtime friend of the show Skizz Cyzyk returns to pick some gems from Innes’s storied career, including memorable work with The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles. Stick around till the very end for a musical surprise.

]]> One year ago we lost the beloved Neil Innes, a gently acerbic comedian with a knack for sideways pop pastiches that are as sturdy and hook-filled as the hits they’re sending up. Longtime friend of the show Skizz Cyzyk returns to pick some gems from Innes’s storied career, including memorable work with The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles. Stick around till the very end for a musical surprise.

]]> FYIZ false No 3703 74 full Star Wars Support Group: How Dare You Forget About Dengar? Star Wars Support Group: How Dare You Forget About Dengar? https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/star-wars-support-group-how-dare-you-forget-dengar/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/star-wars-support-group-how-dare-you-forget-dengar/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2020 02:34:24 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/8e759285-126f-3fb9-b7de-dc2db66f471c Funtime nerds Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and John Walker gather for the second meeting of Star Wars Support Group, a safe place to enthuse shamelessly and voice concerns about the most overhyped, overrated, overexposed and totally awesome film franchise ever. This time around, they talk about Solo, Rogue One, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Mandalorian! The episode turned out more jam-packed than we could imagine. (And we can imagine quite a bit.)

 

Find us on Twitter!

Bekah is @bekaheaton!

Jonathan is @jonbrak!

John is at @giannidubya!

]]> Funtime nerds Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and John Walker gather for the second meeting of Star Wars Support Group, a safe place to enthuse shamelessly and voice concerns about the most overhyped, overrated, overexposed and totally awesome film franchise ever. This time around, they talk about Solo, Rogue One, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Mandalorian! The episode turned out more jam-packed than we could imagine. (And we can imagine quite a bit.)

 

Find us on Twitter!

Bekah is @bekaheaton!

Jonathan is @jonbrak!

John is at @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 7856 73 full TV Treasure Trove: The Randy Fellows (Part One) TV Treasure Trove: The Randy Fellows (Part One) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/tv-treasure-trovethe-randy-fellows-part-one/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/tv-treasure-trovethe-randy-fellows-part-one/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:38:52 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/4f1321ea-a88b-3fb6-aae5-76241f09c9a0 In the debut episode of TV Treasure Trove, we dig into The Randy Fellows, a once-beloved sitcom that has all but disappeared from the collective consciousness.

]]> In the debut episode of TV Treasure Trove, we dig into The Randy Fellows, a once-beloved sitcom that has all but disappeared from the collective consciousness.

]]> FYIZ false No 757 72 full SKEERT 05 - Sarah Read SKEERT 05 - Sarah Read https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-05-sarah-read/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-05-sarah-read/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:35:47 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/8168e811-800c-39aa-8cce-564125aa182f Sarah Read’s fiction is brutal, strange, and beguiling, so it’s a pleasure to have her on the season finale of SKEERT. And she exceeded already high expectations, affably breaking down the inspirations and intentions behind some stories from her disturbingly good collection, Out of Water. Add in some gorgeous ambient music from sonic wizard Daniel Farris, and this is the Halloween podcast that you need.

Follow Sarah on social media at @inkwellmonster!

Keep up with her blog at inkwellmonster.wordpress.com!

Find John on twit and insta @giannidubya!

]]> Sarah Read’s fiction is brutal, strange, and beguiling, so it’s a pleasure to have her on the season finale of SKEERT. And she exceeded already high expectations, affably breaking down the inspirations and intentions behind some stories from her disturbingly good collection, Out of Water. Add in some gorgeous ambient music from sonic wizard Daniel Farris, and this is the Halloween podcast that you need.

Follow Sarah on social media at @inkwellmonster!

Keep up with her blog at inkwellmonster.wordpress.com!

Find John on twit and insta @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 3312 71 full SKEERT 04 - The Haunting of Bly Manor with Bekah and Kelly SKEERT 04 - The Haunting of Bly Manor with Bekah and Kelly https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-04-the-haunting-of-bly-manor-with-bekah-and-kelly/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-04-the-haunting-of-bly-manor-with-bekah-and-kelly/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2020 23:40:22 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/80a2e007-b052-31fb-8647-8c1d42031edb A couple weeks ago we discussed Henry James's The Turn of the Screw and its 1961 film adaptation, The Innocents, with friends/podcasters Bekah Eaton and Kelly Fuller. Now the same gang is back to follow up with our thoughts on another adaptation of this material, Netflix's brand new horror/drama mini-series The Haunting of Bly Manor.

Follow Bekah and Kelly's erotic fiction podcast @seedyreads!

Follow John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> A couple weeks ago we discussed Henry James's The Turn of the Screw and its 1961 film adaptation, The Innocents, with friends/podcasters Bekah Eaton and Kelly Fuller. Now the same gang is back to follow up with our thoughts on another adaptation of this material, Netflix's brand new horror/drama mini-series The Haunting of Bly Manor.


Follow Bekah and Kelly's erotic fiction podcast @seedyreads!

Follow John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 3025 70 full Protectors of Gundahar: Looking Down Our Nose with Marlicia Renji-Pirdoux Protectors of Gundahar: Looking Down Our Nose with Marlicia Renji-Pirdoux https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/protectors-of-gundahar-looking-down-our-nose-with-marlicia-renji-pirdoux/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/protectors-of-gundahar-looking-down-our-nose-with-marlicia-renji-pirdoux/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:44:46 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/43e2e68c-cf3d-380d-8c56-efa0cba8a929 Last week on the show, Mtn_Dew69 and Gavin played excerpts of an NPR program called Looking Down Our Nose, hosted by Pledge Krackelbar and featuring an interview with indie director Marlicia Renji-Pirdoux. Mtn and Gavin's commentary was bizarrely if predictably emotional. They have yet to send us another completed podcast. So, while it might be considered piracy to do so, we've decided to post the full episode of Looking Down Our Nose on our feed, as this week's installment. You know, for context.

Be among the first people to even notice our presence on Twitter @gundaharpodcast!!!

]]> Last week on the show, Mtn_Dew69 and Gavin played excerpts of an NPR program called Looking Down Our Nose, hosted by Pledge Krackelbar and featuring an interview with indie director Marlicia Renji-Pirdoux. Mtn and Gavin's commentary was bizarrely if predictably emotional. They have yet to send us another completed podcast. So, while it might be considered piracy to do so, we've decided to post the full episode of Looking Down Our Nose on our feed, as this week's installment. You know, for context.

Be among the first people to even notice our presence on Twitter @gundaharpodcast!!!

]]> FYIZ false No 1321 69 full SKEERT 03 - Polly Schattel SKEERT 03 - Polly Schattel https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-03-polly-schattel/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-03-polly-schattel/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:54:58 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/2048d3f3-9a5e-3295-a3e6-ef5155ae5845 In a particularly satisfying episode, filmmaker and author Polly Schattel joins the show to talk about her debut novel, The Occultists, a richly-detailed, propulsive, and sometime gruesome period piece/ adventure story available now from JournalStone Publishing. It's a wide-ranging conversation that includes Polly's early years in rural Alabama, the research that went into her book, and a lot more. Folks who have read The Occultists should stick around till the end for a spoiler-y discussion of a few key events and characters. Find all things Polly at pollyschattel.com!

Find John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> In a particularly satisfying episode, filmmaker and author Polly Schattel joins the show to talk about her debut novel, The Occultists, a richly-detailed, propulsive, and sometime gruesome period piece/ adventure story available now from JournalStone Publishing. It's a wide-ranging conversation that includes Polly's early years in rural Alabama, the research that went into her book, and a lot more. Folks who have read The Occultists should stick around till the end for a spoiler-y discussion of a few key events and characters.

Find all things Polly at pollyschattel.com!

Find John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 4857 68 full Protectors of Gundahar: Episode One Protectors of Gundahar: Episode One https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/protectors-of-gundahar-episode-one/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/protectors-of-gundahar-episode-one/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:10:16 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/3c8e2b0c-2a53-362d-83e5-6f36d951bd56 In the first episode of their strange new podcast here on the FYIZ feed, bickering super-fans Mtn_Dew69 and his pal Gavin celebrate the Moons of Gundahar books by doing a dramatic reading, expounding about their fandom, and catching up on movie news concerning the impending Gundahar film adaptation, to be directed by indie firebrand Marlicia Renji-Pirdoux. Be among the first people to even notice our presence on Twitter @gundaharpodcast!!!

]]> In the first episode of their strange new podcast here on the FYIZ feed, bickering super-fans Mtn_Dew69 and his pal Gavin celebrate the Moons of Gundahar books by doing a dramatic reading, expounding about their fandom, and catching up on movie news concerning the impending Gundahar film adaptation, to be directed by indie firebrand Marlicia Renji-Pirdoux.

Be among the first people to even notice our presence on Twitter @gundaharpodcast!!!

]]> FYIZ false No 1211 67 full SKEERT 02 - The Turn of the Screw with Bekah and Kelly SKEERT 02 - The Turn of the Screw with Bekah and Kelly https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-02-turn-of-the-screw-with-bekah-and-kelly/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-02-turn-of-the-screw-with-bekah-and-kelly/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2020 04:57:21 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/e26105cb-b60d-397d-a5c8-32ded4d6488e Henry James's influential 1898 horror story The Turn of the Screw has been adapted multiple times, most famously into the 1961 film The Innocents, which still has the power to make your skin crawl. Devoted readers Bekah Eaton and Kelly Fuller stop by for this meeting of the SKEERT Book Club to discuss the novella and the movie, just as Netflix debuts a new mini-series version of the story. It's Bly Manor's world, we're just living in it.

 

Follow Bekah and Kelly's erotic fiction podcast @seedyreads!

Follow John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> Henry James's influential 1898 horror story The Turn of the Screw has been adapted multiple times, most famously into the 1961 film The Innocents, which still has the power to make your skin crawl. Devoted readers Bekah Eaton and Kelly Fuller stop by for this meeting of the SKEERT Book Club to discuss the novella and the movie, just as Netflix debuts a new mini-series version of the story. It's Bly Manor's world, we're just living in it.

 

Follow Bekah and Kelly's erotic fiction podcast @seedyreads!

Follow John on Instagram and Twitter @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 4385 66 full Protectors of Gundahar: Episode Zero Protectors of Gundahar: Episode Zero https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/protectors-of-gundahar-episode-zero/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/protectors-of-gundahar-episode-zero/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:22:50 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/fe7bb6c5-df64-3be3-a4a2-4cc6dcb11352 FYIz is proud to announce PROTECTORS OF GUNDAHAR, a new podcast hosted by obsessed fans of a deeply obscure series of fantasy books, G. Ellison R. R. Sadler's MOONS OF GUNDAHAR series. It's about as niche as they come but, as struggling podcast impresarios, we're willing to try anything. In this episode, executive producers John Walker and Chris Garrison set the stage for show hosts Mtn_Dew69 and his friend Gavin to explain why you'd tune in for such trivial nonsense. (Hint: It might be the fun kind of train wreck!)

]]> FYIz is proud to announce PROTECTORS OF GUNDAHAR, a new podcast hosted by obsessed fans of a deeply obscure series of fantasy books, G. Ellison R. R. Sadler's MOONS OF GUNDAHAR series. It's about as niche as they come but, as struggling podcast impresarios, we're willing to try anything. In this episode, executive producers John Walker and Chris Garrison set the stage for show hosts Mtn_Dew69 and his friend Gavin to explain why you'd tune in for such trivial nonsense. (Hint: It might be the fun kind of train wreck!)

]]> FYIZ false No 429 65 full SKEERT 01 - Nathan Ballingrud SKEERT 01 - Nathan Ballingrud https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-01-nathan-ballingrud/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/skeert-01-nathan-ballingrud/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:07:21 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/2a14d841-83be-3de0-9f8b-b7c93a882cdb Acclaimed author Nathan Ballingrud is here to chat about his amazing short horror fiction collections, North American Lake Monsters (2013) and Wounds: Six Stories from the Border of Hell (2019), and share thoughts on having his work interpreted by other artists for film and TV. (Monsterland, an anthology series inspired by Nathan’s stories, arrives on Hulu October 2nd.)

 

Follow Nathan on Twitter! - @NBallingrud

Follow John on Instagram or Twitter - @giannidubya

]]> Acclaimed author Nathan Ballingrud is here to chat about his amazing short horror fiction collections, North American Lake Monsters (2013) and Wounds: Six Stories from the Border of Hell (2019), and share thoughts on having his work interpreted by other artists for film and TV. (Monsterland, an anthology series inspired by Nathan’s stories, arrives on Hulu October 2nd.)

 

Follow Nathan on Twitter! - @NBallingrud

Follow John on Instagram or Twitter - @giannidubya

]]> FYIZ false No 3388 64 full Playing Records with John: Chris Garrison and the Art of the Jingle Playing Records with John: Chris Garrison and the Art of the Jingle https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-chris-garrison-and-the-art-of-the-jingle/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-chris-garrison-and-the-art-of-the-jingle/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:10:03 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/681f12a3-3b81-3658-81c8-e4697b1943d2 The one and only Chris Garrison drops in to discuss commercial jingles that stick with you, and why some of us genuinely love them.

]]> The one and only Chris Garrison drops in to discuss commercial jingles that stick with you, and why some of us genuinely love them.

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 2658 63 full Playing Records with John: The Music of Greg Lisher and Camper Van Beethoven Playing Records with John: The Music of Greg Lisher and Camper Van Beethoven https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-music-of-greg-lisher-and-camper-van-beethoven/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-the-music-of-greg-lisher-and-camper-van-beethoven/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:45:15 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/a4532029-ee9d-5151-8063-0b8bb51a990c John is joined by filmmaker and author Polly Schattel as they discuss the subtle and ear-catching artistry of Greg Lisher—guitarist for Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom—first amongst themselves and then with the man himself! It's the opposite of one of those "never meet your heroes" situations; Greg opens up about the early days of CVB, his influences, and his brand-new instrumental solo record, Songs from the Imperial Garden. Find greg's music at greglisher.bandcamp.com!

Polly's website is newsouthernfilms.com! John is on instagram and twitter @giannidubya!

]]> John is joined by filmmaker and author Polly Schattel as they discuss the subtle and ear-catching artistry of Greg Lisher—guitarist for Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom—first amongst themselves and then with the man himself! It's the opposite of one of those "never meet your heroes" situations; Greg opens up about the early days of CVB, his influences, and his brand-new instrumental solo record, Songs from the Imperial Garden.

Find greg's music at greglisher.bandcamp.com!

Polly's website is newsouthernfilms.com!

John is on instagram and twitter @giannidubya!

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 3846 62 full Playing Records with John: Maria Taylor’s Forever Plans Playing Records with John: Maria Taylor’s Forever Plans https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-maria-taylor-s-forever-plans/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-maria-taylor-s-forever-plans/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2020 01:35:16 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/81f899e9-1858-5fa0-83e7-b72731620e65 Singer-songwriter Maria Taylor is back to talk about her solo career—from her debut, 11:11, to her recent self-titled album.  Come for the gorgeous melodies and pop songcraft; stay for a great story about working with Michael Stipe. Best episode ever? You tell me.

 

Buy Maria's music at

flowermoonrecords.com

mariataylormusic.com

Follow her!

Twit: @maria_taylor

Insta: mariataylor1111

]]> Singer-songwriter Maria Taylor is back to talk about her solo career—from her debut, 11:11, to her recent self-titled album.  Come for the gorgeous melodies and pop songcraft; stay for a great story about working with Michael Stipe. Best episode ever? You tell me.

 

Buy Maria's music at

flowermoonrecords.com

mariataylormusic.com

Follow her!

Twit: @maria_taylor

Insta: mariataylor1111

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 4157 61 full Star Wars Support Group: Name All The Background Droids In Narnia Star Wars Support Group: Name All The Background Droids In Narnia https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/star-wars-support-group-name-all-the-background-droids-in-narnia/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/star-wars-support-group-name-all-the-background-droids-in-narnia/#comments Mon, 04 May 2020 17:58:00 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/a6896203-1f1b-5220-b0c5-1729a0f5420d Fans—both of each other and of the so-called Skywalker Saga—Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and John Walker convene for the first meeting of Star Wars Support Group, a safe place to enthuse shamelessly and voice concerns about the most overhyped, overrated, overexposed and totally awesome film franchise ever. In this installment, they talk about Episodes I-III, aka the Prequel Trilogy. Among other stuff.

Find us on Twitter!

Bekah is @bekaheaton!

Jonathan is @jonbrak!

John is at @giannidubya!

]]> Fans—both of each other and of the so-called Skywalker Saga—Bekah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, and John Walker convene for the first meeting of Star Wars Support Group, a safe place to enthuse shamelessly and voice concerns about the most overhyped, overrated, overexposed and totally awesome film franchise ever. In this installment, they talk about Episodes I-III, aka the Prequel Trilogy. Among other stuff.

Find us on Twitter!

Bekah is @bekaheaton!

Jonathan is @jonbrak!

John is at @giannidubya!

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 2321 60 full For Your Infotazement: My Star Wars Problem For Your Infotazement: My Star Wars Problem https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/for-your-infotazement-my-star-wars-problem/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/for-your-infotazement-my-star-wars-problem/#comments Mon, 04 May 2020 05:21:20 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/b1fdefaa-8b2c-52ca-bba1-cdf5a86a00df Star Wars means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but to me it will always be the fantasy that devoured my youth. It is also the most mainstream thing in the world. It is also flawed. Trying to reconcile these things will keep an over-thinker up all night, so what I’ve done here is what any self-aware person with a problem should do: I’ve reached out. In this episode you’ll find conversations with a nice variety of folk about the nature of fandom, escapism, childhood obsession, adult disappointment, overacting, and even a rare bit of arcana that has escaped the attention of most fans for 30 years. NOTE: This is an archival podcast originally released on August 12, 2015.

Chris Garrison is a cartoonist and inventor of games and has been my friend since 7th grade. Peep his crazycool drawings at garrisonsjunk.blogspot.com. 

Comedian Ronald James is co-host, along with yours truly and our pal Steve Reter, of Movie Schmovie, a film conversation podcast that will hopefully make you laugh and give you a safe place to overthink your cinematic favorites. Find it at movieschmovie.com. And speaking of film podcasts, you really should be listening to The Projection Booth, on which Mike White and a shockingly comprehensive gang of guests go deeper than anyone else into the way movies are made and how they make us feel. It’s addictive and it awaits you here at projection-booth.blogspot.com. Underground mainstay Skizz Cyzyk creates movies and music and does many fun things related to movies and music. Try to make sense of all the hats he wears by checking out his web-hub, skizz.net. Shit-Stirring Benn Ray’s trenchant opinions and observations can be enjoyed @mobtownshank. And if you’re ever in Hampden, MD, pop in to Atomic Books! Bekah Weininger is great! Follow her on Twitter @bekahweininger. And good ol' Jonathan Eaton can be found on Twitter @jonbrak.

]]> Star Wars means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but to me it will always be the fantasy that devoured my youth. It is also the most mainstream thing in the world. It is also flawed. Trying to reconcile these things will keep an over-thinker up all night, so what I’ve done here is what any self-aware person with a problem should do: I’ve reached out. In this episode you’ll find conversations with a nice variety of folk about the nature of fandom, escapism, childhood obsession, adult disappointment, overacting, and even a rare bit of arcana that has escaped the attention of most fans for 30 years.

NOTE: This is an archival podcast originally released on August 12, 2015.

Chris Garrison is a cartoonist and inventor of games and has been my friend since 7th grade. Peep his crazycool drawings at garrisonsjunk.blogspot.com. 

Comedian Ronald James is co-host, along with yours truly and our pal Steve Reter, of Movie Schmovie, a film conversation podcast that will hopefully make you laugh and give you a safe place to overthink your cinematic favorites. Find it at movieschmovie.com.

And speaking of film podcasts, you really should be listening to The Projection Booth, on which Mike White and a shockingly comprehensive gang of guests go deeper than anyone else into the way movies are made and how they make us feel. It’s addictive and it awaits you here at projection-booth.blogspot.com.

Underground mainstay Skizz Cyzyk creates movies and music and does many fun things related to movies and music. Try to make sense of all the hats he wears by checking out his web-hub, skizz.net.

Shit-Stirring Benn Ray’s trenchant opinions and observations can be enjoyed @mobtownshank. And if you’re ever in Hampden, MD, pop in to Atomic Books!

Bekah Weininger is great! Follow her on Twitter @bekahweininger. And good ol' Jonathan Eaton can be found on Twitter @jonbrak.

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 4557 59 full Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season 5 Recap Saul Searching: Better Call Saul Season 5 Recap https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-5-recap/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-better-call-saul-season-5-recap/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:18:18 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/0a04abde-a5d5-549a-963d-d03ec0d1bcab John’s pal Steve Reter joins him for a quick rundown of the events of Better Call Saul’s exciting fifth season. You can hear more of John and Steve talking about stuff, along with their other pal, comedian Ron James, on the Movie Schmovie podcast at MovieSchmovie.com - or wherever you get your podcasts!

]]> John’s pal Steve Reter joins him for a quick rundown of the events of Better Call Saul’s exciting fifth season.

You can hear more of John and Steve talking about stuff, along with their other pal, comedian Ron James, on the Movie Schmovie podcast at MovieSchmovie.com - or wherever you get your podcasts!

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 2628 58 full Oh It's John, Episode 6: Dear John with Robin Hazel Oh It's John, Episode 6: Dear John with Robin Hazel https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-6-dear-john-with-robin-hazel/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-6-dear-john-with-robin-hazel/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:51:25 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/1b99c73a-c5e1-5cfb-8122-1f12b3a3545f It gets up close and personal at Stately Toxic Manor when comedian pal Robin Hazel joins Nagle and Walker for a candid chat about their worst breakups, their shared love for Laura Linney, the pornographic subplot in Mario Puzo's The Godfather, peer pressure, awkward teenage years, and the gentle wisdom of Brett Michaels.

Follow Robin Hazel @hasbabytellsjokes (insta)

Follow John Nagle @jnagle4

www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker @giannidubya (twit and insta)

John's music at: soundcloud.com/sighfigh

John's film podcast at: movieschmovie.com

]]> It gets up close and personal at Stately Toxic Manor when comedian pal Robin Hazel joins Nagle and Walker for a candid chat about their worst breakups, their shared love for Laura Linney, the pornographic subplot in Mario Puzo's The Godfather, peer pressure, awkward teenage years, and the gentle wisdom of Brett Michaels.

Follow Robin Hazel @hasbabytellsjokes (insta)

Follow John Nagle @jnagle4

www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker @giannidubya (twit and insta)

John's music at: soundcloud.com/sighfigh

John's film podcast at: movieschmovie.com

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 3499 57 full Are They, Though? (An Amazing Stories Podcast): “The Main Attraction” with Bekah Eaton Are They, Though? (An Amazing Stories Podcast): “The Main Attraction” with Bekah Eaton https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/are-they-though-an-amazing-stories-podcast-the-main-attraction-with-bekah-eaton/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/are-they-though-an-amazing-stories-podcast-the-main-attraction-with-bekah-eaton/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:20:10 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/139bf0ff-ede5-55d6-a74d-dbf1b91bb930 We continue our dissection of Steven Spielberg’s anthology series from 1985-1987, AMAZING STORIES—"we," in this case, being host John Walker and his esteemed guest Bekah Eaton. And the story this time is “The Main Attraction," the second episode of the original show. But just how AMAZING is it?!? For more Bekah, listen to her on her other podcasts, Seedy Reads and Below Grade Level!

Follow Bekah on twitter and instagram @seedyreads!

Follow John on twitter and instagram @giannidubya!

]]> We continue our dissection of Steven Spielberg’s anthology series from 1985-1987, AMAZING STORIES—"we," in this case, being host John Walker and his esteemed guest Bekah Eaton. And the story this time is “The Main Attraction," the second episode of the original show. But just how AMAZING is it?!?

For more Bekah, listen to her on her other podcasts, Seedy Reads and Below Grade Level!

Follow Bekah on twitter and instagram @seedyreads!

Follow John on twitter and instagram @giannidubya!

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 2785 56 full Are They, Though? (An Amazing Stories Podcast): “Ghost Train” with Ronald James Are They, Though? (An Amazing Stories Podcast): “Ghost Train” with Ronald James https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/are-they-though-an-amazing-stories-podcast-ghost-train-with-ronald-james/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/are-they-though-an-amazing-stories-podcast-ghost-train-with-ronald-james/#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:32:18 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/a5833745-2d70-5fe7-a44d-7ee761226343 This episode kicks off a brand new podcast that looks at Steven Spielberg’s anthology series from 1985-1987, AMAZING STORIES. Comedian Ronald James is the guest. “Ghost Train” is the story in question. How AMAZING is it?!? Your host John Walker tries to keep things on track. For more Ronald and John, listen to their film and TV podcast with Steve Reter, Movie Schmovie! Follow Ronald on twitter and instagram @whoisronjames and keep up with his clothing brand on instagram @status_apparatus! Follow John on twitter and instagram @giannidubya!

]]> This episode kicks off a brand new podcast that looks at Steven Spielberg’s anthology series from 1985-1987, AMAZING STORIES. Comedian Ronald James is the guest. “Ghost Train” is the story in question. How AMAZING is it?!? Your host John Walker tries to keep things on track.

For more Ronald and John, listen to their film and TV podcast with Steve Reter, Movie Schmovie!

Follow Ronald on twitter and instagram @whoisronjames and keep up with his clothing brand on instagram @status_apparatus!

Follow John on twitter and instagram @giannidubya!

]]> John Walker and Various Folk true No 2892 55 full Saul Searching: The Future of the Show Saul Searching: The Future of the Show https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-the-future-of-the-show/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-the-future-of-the-show/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:17:55 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/18e14544-e916-5332-99e2-73fdee7cef10 It's just John this time, with a brief announcement regarding this season of the podcast. We hope to be back soon with a new episode! (For its part, Better Call Saul is off to a great start.) Follow us on Twitter @saul_searching! Email us at saulsearching@gmail.com!

]]> It's just John this time, with a brief announcement regarding this season of the podcast. We hope to be back soon with a new episode! (For its part, Better Call Saul is off to a great start.)

Follow us on Twitter @saul_searching!

Email us at saulsearching@gmail.com!

]]> FYIZ false No 85 54 full Playing Records with John: Maria Taylor Is Not Gonna Stop Playing Records with John: Maria Taylor Is Not Gonna Stop https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-maria-taylor-is-not-gonna-stop/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/playing-records-with-john-maria-taylor-is-not-gonna-stop/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:56:21 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/playing-records-with-john-maria-taylor-is-not-gonna-stop-7834a4375284be3193d4ec7f9be2a688 Maria Taylor of Azure Ray and Little Red Rocket chats about her musical beginnings, from childhood blues improv (you read that right) to the first work that made her proud as an adult. It's a good one, folks! (Part 2 is coming soon.) Buy Maria's new self-titled album at flowermoonrecords.com mariataylormusic.com Follow her! Twit: @maria_taylor Insta: mariataylor1111

]]> Maria Taylor of Azure Ray and Little Red Rocket chats about her musical beginnings, from childhood blues improv (you read that right) to the first work that made her proud as an adult. It's a good one, folks! (Part 2 is coming soon.)

Buy Maria's new self-titled album at
flowermoonrecords.com
mariataylormusic.com

Follow her!
Twit: @maria_taylor
Insta: mariataylor1111

]]> FYIZ false No 3268 53 full Saul Searching: El Camino Saul Searching: El Camino https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-el-camino/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-el-camino/#comments Sat, 19 Oct 2019 23:15:45 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-el-camino-45452e2b7ed591d85e47f4d9f66fdd82 There’s no Better Call Saul in 2019 but that doesn’t mean Saul Searching has to take the year off too! So thank goodness Vince Gilligan and Aaron Paul have brought back Saul’s most vulnerable client, Jesse Pinkman, for an emotional coda that picks up right when Breaking Bad left off, because finally Chris and John have something to talk about! It’s the podcast equivalent of a trashbag full of unmarked bills. Spend it wisely.

]]> There’s no Better Call Saul in 2019 but that doesn’t mean Saul Searching has to take the year off too! So thank goodness Vince Gilligan and Aaron Paul have brought back Saul’s most vulnerable client, Jesse Pinkman, for an emotional coda that picks up right when Breaking Bad left off, because finally Chris and John have something to talk about! It’s the podcast equivalent of a trashbag full of unmarked bills. Spend it wisely.

]]> FYIZ false No 4930 52 full Oh It's John, Episode 5: You've Gotti Be Kidding Me Oh It's John, Episode 5: You've Gotti Be Kidding Me https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-five-you-gotti-be-kidding-me/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-five-you-gotti-be-kidding-me/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:48:47 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/oh-its-john-episode-five-you-gotti-be-kidding-me-c2d85059527bb40388f1b3f6c71406fd Travolta. Gotti. Nagle. Walker. All the most noteworthy Johns, finally packaged in one convenient podcast! In this episode we take a look at Vinnie Barbarino's very own, much-maligned mob epic, GOTTI, and try to determine why nobody liked it.

Follow John Nagle! @jnagle4 www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker! @giannidubya (twit and insta) music at: soundcloud.com/sighfigh film podcast at: movieschmovie.com

 

]]> Travolta. Gotti. Nagle. Walker. All the most noteworthy Johns, finally packaged in one convenient podcast! In this episode we take a look at Vinnie Barbarino's very own, much-maligned mob epic, GOTTI, and try to determine why nobody liked it.

Follow John Nagle!
@jnagle4
www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker!
@giannidubya (twit and insta)
music at: soundcloud.com/sighfigh
film podcast at: movieschmovie.com

 

]]> FYIZ true No 2992 51 full Slash Course #1: Black Christmas (1974) with Patrick Anderson Slash Course #1: Black Christmas (1974) with Patrick Anderson https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/slash-course-1-black-christmas-1974-with-patrick-anderson/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/slash-course-1-black-christmas-1974-with-patrick-anderson/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2018 23:33:01 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/slash-course-1-black-christmas-1974-with-patrick-anderson-74c72f283af4770b94cf82040b88023c This debut episode of Slash Course, a new show about horror and horror-related topics, centers on director Bob Clark's seminal cult flick, the stealthily influential Black Christmas. Special guest Patrick Anderson helps to untangle the mysteries of a crazed murderer known simply as Billy. So get out of here! THE PODCAST IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE INTERNET!

]]> This debut episode of Slash Course, a new show about horror and horror-related topics, centers on director Bob Clark's seminal cult flick, the stealthily influential Black Christmas. Special guest Patrick Anderson helps to untangle the mysteries of a crazed murderer known simply as Billy. So get out of here! THE PODCAST IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE INTERNET!

]]> FYIZ false No 3207 50 full Oh It's John, Episode 4: Fall Jamz 2018 Oh It's John, Episode 4: Fall Jamz 2018 https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-four-fall-jamz-2018/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-four-fall-jamz-2018/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:46:24 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/oh-its-john-episode-four-fall-jamz-2018-7f77df6776a31c31e27dcccf79dfe9ae Getting in just under the wire before the Solstice, Nagle and Walker are back with a cornucopia of seasonally-appropriate Jamz they enjoyed during Fall 2018, and which will surely give comfort for months to come. From rustic British pop to so-called yacht rock, with country-tinged R&B in between. Listen up! And learn to judge a person not by their foibles, but by the seriousness of their funk.

Follow John Nagle!

@jnagle4

www.medium.com/@jnagle4

  Follow John Walker!

@giannidubya

soundcloud.com/sighfigh

movieschmovie.com

]]> Getting in just under the wire before the Solstice, Nagle and Walker are back with a cornucopia of seasonally-appropriate Jamz they enjoyed during Fall 2018, and which will surely give comfort for months to come. From rustic British pop to so-called yacht rock, with country-tinged R&B in between. Listen up! And learn to judge a person not by their foibles, but by the seriousness of their funk.

Follow John Nagle!

@jnagle4

www.medium.com/@jnagle4

 
Follow John Walker!

@giannidubya

soundcloud.com/sighfigh

movieschmovie.com

]]> FYIZ true No 4210 49 full For Your Infotazement: Earworms For Your Infotazement: Earworms https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/for-your-infoazement-earworms/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/for-your-infoazement-earworms/#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:25:31 -0400 fyiz.podbean.com/for-your-infoazement-earworms-d9d47bb87cf091aac696b21027816769 There are a lot of reasons a song might get stuck in your head. Sometimes it’s because the thing is so darn catchy. Other times, it might be a theme or idea that resonates with you. But once it’s in there, a true earworm won’t leave. In this episode, I chat with a gaggle of folks about the tunes that plague them, in addition to breaking down the lyrical quirk of a particular classic rock cut which has nagged at me for decades. 

NOTE: This is an archival podcast originally released on July 6th, 2015.

Chris Garrison is a cartoonist and inventor of games and has been my friend since 7th grade. Peep his crazycool drawings at garrisonsjunk.blogspot.com. 

Underground mainstay Skizz Cyzyk creates movies and music and does many fun things related to movies and music. Try to make sense of all the hats he wears by checking out his web-hub, skizz.net. 

Comedian Ronald James is co-host, along with yours truly and our pal Steve Reter, of Movie Schmovie, a film conversation podcast that will hopefully make you laugh and give you a safe place to overthink your cinematic favorites. Find it at movieschmovie.net. 

And speaking of film podcasts, you really should be listening The Projection Booth, on which Mike White, Rob St. Mary, and a shockingly comprehensive gang of guests go deeper than anyone else into the way movies are made and how they make us feel. It’s addictive and it awaits you here at projection-booth.blogspot.com. 

Check out Jess Rapisarda’s wonderful and often hilarious blog at welcometothebundle.blogspot.com. 

Shit-Stirring Benn Ray’s trenchant opinions and observations can be enjoyed @mobtownshank. And if you’re ever in Hampden, MD, pop in to Atomic Books for some good reads, art toys, and cold beer, possibly served by the man himself. 

If you’d like to suggest topics or make any comments on the show, please follow us on Twitter @infotazement.

]]> There are a lot of reasons a song might get stuck in your head. Sometimes it’s because the thing is so darn catchy. Other times, it might be a theme or idea that resonates with you. But once it’s in there, a true earworm won’t leave. In this episode, I chat with a gaggle of folks about the tunes that plague them, in addition to breaking down the lyrical quirk of a particular classic rock cut which has nagged at me for decades. 

NOTE: This is an archival podcast originally released on July 6th, 2015.

Chris Garrison is a cartoonist and inventor of games and has been my friend since 7th grade. Peep his crazycool drawings at garrisonsjunk.blogspot.com. 

Underground mainstay Skizz Cyzyk creates movies and music and does many fun things related to movies and music. Try to make sense of all the hats he wears by checking out his web-hub, skizz.net. 

Comedian Ronald James is co-host, along with yours truly and our pal Steve Reter, of Movie Schmovie, a film conversation podcast that will hopefully make you laugh and give you a safe place to overthink your cinematic favorites. Find it at movieschmovie.net. 

And speaking of film podcasts, you really should be listening The Projection Booth, on which Mike White, Rob St. Mary, and a shockingly comprehensive gang of guests go deeper than anyone else into the way movies are made and how they make us feel. It’s addictive and it awaits you here at projection-booth.blogspot.com. 

Check out Jess Rapisarda’s wonderful and often hilarious blog at welcometothebundle.blogspot.com. 

Shit-Stirring Benn Ray’s trenchant opinions and observations can be enjoyed @mobtownshank. And if you’re ever in Hampden, MD, pop in to Atomic Books for some good reads, art toys, and cold beer, possibly served by the man himself. 

If you’d like to suggest topics or make any comments on the show, please follow us on Twitter @infotazement.

]]> FYIZ false No 3482 41 full Saul Searching: Winner (S4/E10) Saul Searching: Winner (S4/E10) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-winner-s4e10/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-winner-s4e10/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:04:41 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-winner-s4e10-dfe2448152ba77da5d7079ed0c491264 Another excellent season of Better Call Saul draws to a close, and Chris and John are here for one last conversation about Jimmy's slip and Mike's measures, as well as a breakdown of the pilot episode of Mork & Mindy in the final round of our spinoff challenge. It's all... pretty swell, fellow. Watch the Mork & Mindy pilot so you can laugh knowingly at our tangents! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4P_lBT2z6E

]]> Another excellent season of Better Call Saul draws to a close, and Chris and John are here for one last conversation about Jimmy's slip and Mike's measures, as well as a breakdown of the pilot episode of Mork & Mindy in the final round of our spinoff challenge. It's all... pretty swell, fellow.

Watch the Mork & Mindy pilot so you can laugh knowingly at our tangents!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4P_lBT2z6E

]]> FYIZ false No 4589 48 full Saul Searching: Wiedersehen (S4/E9) Saul Searching: Wiedersehen (S4/E9) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-wiedersehen-s4e9/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-wiedersehen-s4e9/#comments Sun, 07 Oct 2018 13:48:59 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-wiedersehen-s4e9-d02e33c13a629bf91faf36d91ef056c8 Chris and John take in the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul's fourth season, "Wiedersehen," and puzzle over where all of this is heading in the upcoming finale. They also assess another spinoff challenger in the form of Yogi's Galaxy Goof-Ups, a Hanna-Barbera show from 1978 that exemplifies the inescapable animation studio's cartoon-spewing, budget-conscious ethos at the time. Tune in to the Galaxy Goof-Ups pilot here! Just don't blame us. https://vimeo.com/253063114

Follow John! @giannidubya sighfigh.soundcloud.com movieschmovie.com

 

]]> Chris and John take in the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul's fourth season, "Wiedersehen," and puzzle over where all of this is heading in the upcoming finale. They also assess another spinoff challenger in the form of Yogi's Galaxy Goof-Ups, a Hanna-Barbera show from 1978 that exemplifies the inescapable animation studio's cartoon-spewing, budget-conscious ethos at the time.

Tune in to the Galaxy Goof-Ups pilot here! Just don't blame us.
https://vimeo.com/253063114

Follow John!
@giannidubya
sighfigh.soundcloud.com
movieschmovie.com

 

]]> FYIZ false No 4525 47 full Saul Searching: Coushatta (S4/E8) Saul Searching: Coushatta (S4/E8) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-coushatta-s4e8/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-coushatta-s4e8/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:58:09 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-coushatta-s4e8-88db3751478b94b613bcc7e81252368a Chris and John chat about "Coushatta," another dazzling episode of Better Call Saul that adds a new dimension to Jimmy and Kim's relationship. Then they turn their attentions to Saul's latest spinoff challenger: The Lone Gunmen. This X-Files offshoot ran for 13 episodes in early 2001 and a few things have happened since then. How does it hold up? The truth behind it all is laid bare in this very podcast.

Watch The Lone Gunmen pilot if you want to play along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3lHajdB3A

Follow John! @giannidubya (insta and twit) sighfigh.soundcloud.com movieschmovie.com

]]> Chris and John chat about "Coushatta," another dazzling episode of Better Call Saul that adds a new dimension to Jimmy and Kim's relationship. Then they turn their attentions to Saul's latest spinoff challenger: The Lone Gunmen. This X-Files offshoot ran for 13 episodes in early 2001 and a few things have happened since then. How does it hold up? The truth behind it all is laid bare in this very podcast.

Watch The Lone Gunmen pilot if you want to play along!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o3lHajdB3A

Follow John!
@giannidubya (insta and twit)
sighfigh.soundcloud.com
movieschmovie.com

]]> FYIZ false No 3385 46 full Saul Searching: Something Stupid (S4/E7) Saul Searching: Something Stupid (S4/E7) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-something-stupid-s4e7/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-something-stupid-s4e7/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:38:18 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-something-stupid-s4e7-763528df1034f2a267bb225cb14b5e1d Looking for another challenger to Better Call Saul's place atop the spinoff heap, Chris and John give their customized globe a (final?) whirl and land in the magical land known as Baywatch Nights. Only then does the battle between Odenkirk and Hasselhoff begin. Whose side are you on? P.S. The latest Better Call Saul episode, "Something Stupid," is also discussed (duh).

Baywatch Nights had two iterations, a detective show and an X-Files ripoff. Watch the first version here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1ZGBye0cz0

And the supernatural option here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak10FfIFYTY

 

Follow John!

@giannidubya

sighfigh.soundcloud.com

movieschmovie.com

]]> Looking for another challenger to Better Call Saul's place atop the spinoff heap, Chris and John give their customized globe a (final?) whirl and land in the magical land known as Baywatch Nights. Only then does the battle between Odenkirk and Hasselhoff begin. Whose side are you on?

P.S. The latest Better Call Saul episode, "Something Stupid," is also discussed (duh).


Baywatch Nights had two iterations, a detective show and an X-Files ripoff. Watch the first version here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1ZGBye0cz0

And the supernatural option here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak10FfIFYTY

 

Follow John!

@giannidubya

sighfigh.soundcloud.com

movieschmovie.com

]]> FYIZ false No 3064 45 full Saul Searching: Piñata (S4/E6) Saul Searching: Piñata (S4/E6) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-pinata-s4e6/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-pinata-s4e6/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2018 09:26:06 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-pinata-s4e6-3805e22ae8fd37fb619b6c782b3eab52 Chris and John don their finest track suits and lure "Piñata," the latest episode of Better Call Saul, into a trap. (A recap and discussion trap.) When that's settled, we're off to face another spinoff challenger, this time in the form of a highly-successful, long-running primetime soap that straddled the 80s and then some: Knots Landing. Then come back and tell us if this podcast is closer to bearnaise or mayo.

Watch a nauseous-making rip of the Knots Landing pilot that somebody uploaded with Image Stabilization swtiched on, rendering the backgrounds as seething, breathing, acid trip hallucinations! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WRX9Bh5jrk&t=0s&index=2&list=PL-WfaXJ3m34WatGLhiRPKTSgRG5jwGron

Follow the show on Twitter @saul_searching! Write us an e-mail at saulsearching@gmail.com! Keep track of John on Twitter and Instagram @giannidubya!

]]> Chris and John don their finest track suits and lure "Piñata," the latest episode of Better Call Saul, into a trap. (A recap and discussion trap.) When that's settled, we're off to face another spinoff challenger, this time in the form of a highly-successful, long-running primetime soap that straddled the 80s and then some: Knots Landing. Then come back and tell us if this podcast is closer to bearnaise or mayo.

Watch a nauseous-making rip of the Knots Landing pilot that somebody uploaded with Image Stabilization swtiched on, rendering the backgrounds as seething, breathing, acid trip hallucinations!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WRX9Bh5jrk&t=0s&index=2&list=PL-WfaXJ3m34WatGLhiRPKTSgRG5jwGron

Follow the show on Twitter @saul_searching!
Write us an e-mail at saulsearching@gmail.com!
Keep track of John on Twitter and Instagram @giannidubya!

]]> FYIZ false No 3570 44 full For Your Infotazement: Embarrassment For Your Infotazement: Embarrassment https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/for-your-infotazement-embarrassment/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/for-your-infotazement-embarrassment/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2018 21:30:40 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/for-your-infotazement-embarrassment-936723907f1380fd0d0431cf55a1eb91 NOTE: This is an archival episode first released in June of 2015.

Infotazement is a word that describes any topic deemed of interest by me, John Walker, the host of the show. If that sounds vague and solipsistic, then you’re beginning to understand. Each episode will involve multiple personalities expounding on a theme, as dictated, again, by me.

This episode is all about embarrassment, and I’ve brought together a group of experts on the subject.

Comedian Ronald James, as well as being the ‘voice’ of the show, talks about how embarrassment fuels his onstage persona. Jonathan Eaton and Bekah Weininger, a pair of very busy creative types who are also married to each other, share some awkward anecdotes. And blogger Jessica Rapisarda joins us to discuss how her upbringing gave her the thick skin required to make her private life public. 

Along the way we toss drinks at the wrong person, do weird things in traffic, flirt by shoving, toss feminine products around, and generally makes asses of ourselves. At least we have each other.  Follow Ronald James on the film podcast we both co-host with Steve Reter at movieschmovie.com. 

Follow Bekah Weininger on Twitter @bekahweininger.

Follow Jonathan Eaton on Twitter @jonbrak and keep up with his silly and demented comics at thisis65.com.

Read Jess Rapisarda’s blog at welcometothebundle.blogspot.com.

If you’d like to suggest topics or make any comments on the show, please follow us on Twitter @infotazement.

]]> NOTE: This is an archival episode first released in June of 2015.

Infotazement is a word that describes any topic deemed of interest by me, John Walker, the host of the show. If that sounds vague and solipsistic, then you’re beginning to understand. Each episode will involve multiple personalities expounding on a theme, as dictated, again, by me.

This episode is all about embarrassment, and I’ve brought together a group of experts on the subject.

Comedian Ronald James, as well as being the ‘voice’ of the show, talks about how embarrassment fuels his onstage persona. Jonathan Eaton and Bekah Weininger, a pair of very busy creative types who are also married to each other, share some awkward anecdotes. And blogger Jessica Rapisarda joins us to discuss how her upbringing gave her the thick skin required to make her private life public. 

Along the way we toss drinks at the wrong person, do weird things in traffic, flirt by shoving, toss feminine products around, and generally makes asses of ourselves. At least we have each other. 

Follow Ronald James on the film podcast we both co-host with Steve Reter at movieschmovie.com. 

Follow Bekah Weininger on Twitter @bekahweininger.

Follow Jonathan Eaton on Twitter @jonbrak and keep up with his silly and demented comics at thisis65.com.

Read Jess Rapisarda’s blog at welcometothebundle.blogspot.com.

If you’d like to suggest topics or make any comments on the show, please follow us on Twitter @infotazement.

]]> FYIZ false No 4102 40 full Saul Searching: Quite A Ride (S4/E5) Saul Searching: Quite A Ride (S4/E5) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-quite-a-ride-s4e5/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-quite-a-ride-s4e5/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:27:30 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-quite-a-ride-s4e5-4a38556e854491566286567b51d39e55 Chris and John spy a great opportunity for TV chat in the pilot for The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,  a spinoff of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. that mysteriously recasts its main roles and hinges most of its appeal on the charms of a mission-critical dachshund. Oh yeah, plus a new episode of Better Call Saul gets the usual scrutiny. Fun!

Follow this link to a nigh-unwatchable copy of The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. - "The Dog Gone Affair"

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x47l89v

Follow this link to a more easily watchable upload of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - "The Moonglow Affair"

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6pak

]]> Chris and John spy a great opportunity for TV chat in the pilot for The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.,  a spinoff of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. that mysteriously recasts its main roles and hinges most of its appeal on the charms of a mission-critical dachshund. Oh yeah, plus a new episode of Better Call Saul gets the usual scrutiny. Fun!

Follow this link to a nigh-unwatchable copy of The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. - "The Dog Gone Affair"

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x47l89v


Follow this link to a more easily watchable upload of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - "The Moonglow Affair"

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6pak

]]> FYIZ false No 3158 43 full Saul Searching: Talk (S4/E4) Saul Searching: Talk (S4/E4) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-talk-s4e4/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-talk-s4e4/#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2018 11:45:35 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-talk-s4e4-1647239955645f24032a93c078802e7a Chris and John spin a globe and land on this week's spinoff challenger, "The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley," before digging into a slow boil of a Better Call Saul episode that is punctuated by a very "Breaking Bad"-ish shootout. Then it's time for Martin Short's beloved and bizarre sketch character, whose animated incarnation ran for one season on NBC in 1988. Which spinoff will emerge victorious? Pretend you care!

Watch The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley pilot with us! (It's a convoluted and creepy link, but it takes you there...)

https://watchcartoonsonline.la/watch/the-completely-mental-misadventures-of-ed-grimley-episode-1-tall-dark-and-hansom/

]]> Chris and John spin a globe and land on this week's spinoff challenger, "The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley," before digging into a slow boil of a Better Call Saul episode that is punctuated by a very "Breaking Bad"-ish shootout. Then it's time for Martin Short's beloved and bizarre sketch character, whose animated incarnation ran for one season on NBC in 1988. Which spinoff will emerge victorious? Pretend you care!

Watch The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley pilot with us! (It's a convoluted and creepy link, but it takes you there...)

https://watchcartoonsonline.la/watch/the-completely-mental-misadventures-of-ed-grimley-episode-1-tall-dark-and-hansom/

]]> FYIZ false No 2754 42 full Saul Searching: Something Beautiful (S4/E3) Saul Searching: Something Beautiful (S4/E3) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-something-beautiful-s4e3/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-something-beautiful-s4e3/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:18:39 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-something-beautiful-s4e3-d818bc4d8c5b5815050718d765bca22b Chris and John do their usual thing with "Something Beautiful," the third episode of Better Call Saul's fourth season, before rolling up their sleeves and attempting to parse this week's spinoff challenger: Mr T and Tina, a Pat Morita-led offshoot of Welcome Back, Kotter that aired five episodes in 1976. It doesn't go well. If you have a half hour to spare and a firm grip on reality, see Mr. T and Tina for yourself! https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xstdz0

Follow John! @giannidubya sighfigh.soundcloud.com movieschmovie.com

 

 

]]> Chris and John do their usual thing with "Something Beautiful," the third episode of Better Call Saul's fourth season, before rolling up their sleeves and attempting to parse this week's spinoff challenger: Mr T and Tina, a Pat Morita-led offshoot of Welcome Back, Kotter that aired five episodes in 1976. It doesn't go well.

If you have a half hour to spare and a firm grip on reality, see Mr. T and Tina for yourself!
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xstdz0

Follow John!
@giannidubya
sighfigh.soundcloud.com
movieschmovie.com

 

 

]]> FYIZ false No 3206 39 full Saul Searching: Breathe (S4/E2) Saul Searching: Breathe (S4/E2) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-breathe-s4e2/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-breathe-s4e2/#comments Sat, 18 Aug 2018 22:31:41 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-breathe-s4e2-cb54eb4da6edda4c126075bc4c4430a3 Chris has a cold but that doesn't stop him from discussing television old and new with his buddy John. They cover the latest Better Call Saul, "Breathe," as well as compare it to the pilot for Barnaby Jones, the Buddy Ebsen detective series that was sort of spun off from William Conrad's Cannon. And sort of not. Watch the pilot for Barnaby Jones so you, too, can form your own opinions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAq7FOEyks

 

]]> Chris has a cold but that doesn't stop him from discussing television old and new with his buddy John. They cover the latest Better Call Saul, "Breathe," as well as compare it to the pilot for Barnaby Jones, the Buddy Ebsen detective series that was sort of spun off from William Conrad's Cannon. And sort of not.

Watch the pilot for Barnaby Jones so you, too, can form your own opinions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAq7FOEyks

 

]]> FYIZ false No 2985 38 full Oh It's John, Episode 3: Summer Jamz 2018 Oh It's John, Episode 3: Summer Jamz 2018 https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-3-summer-jamz-2018/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-3-summer-jamz-2018/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:19:29 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/oh-its-john-episode-3-summer-jamz-2018-278aaa5f798fb46374935600c5eb27df Nagle and Walker are here at the height of August 2018 to share some Summer Jamz guaranteed to keep you cool, provided you accept our idea of cool and that you take steps to avoid over-cooling yourself. It's all here, along with dollops of hair metal, calypso, lounge, novelty music, pop punk, early aughts indie rock, proto-punk and more novelty music that you should rub into your skin before going outside.

 

Follow John Nagle! @jnagle4 www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker! @giannidubya sighfigh.soundcloud.com movieschmovie.com

]]> Nagle and Walker are here at the height of August 2018 to share some Summer Jamz guaranteed to keep you cool, provided you accept our idea of cool and that you take steps to avoid over-cooling yourself. It's all here, along with dollops of hair metal, calypso, lounge, novelty music, pop punk, early aughts indie rock, proto-punk and more novelty music that you should rub into your skin before going outside.

 

Follow John Nagle!
@jnagle4
www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker!
@giannidubya
sighfigh.soundcloud.com
movieschmovie.com

]]> FYIZ false No 3188 37 full Saul Searching: Smoke (S4/E1) Saul Searching: Smoke (S4/E1) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-smoke-s4e1/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-smoke-s4e1/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2018 22:41:26 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-smoke-s4e1-52b9d168e71aa275a4fef191cd40c038 Chris and John embark on a whole new season of Saul Searching, and this year they aren't just discussing Better Call Saul, they're pitting the Breaking Bad offshoot against other classic TV spinoffs! BCS's first challenger is AfterM*A*S*H, the follow-up to one of the biggest hit sitcoms ever. WHO CAN KNOW how this will turn out? Watch the pilot for AfterM*A*S*H if you want to share the fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68pVCRubCs Also watch the pilot for W*A*L*T*E*R, a proposed M*A*S*H spinoff that never became a show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS8Vd1vVqXc

]]> Chris and John embark on a whole new season of Saul Searching, and this year they aren't just discussing Better Call Saul, they're pitting the Breaking Bad offshoot against other classic TV spinoffs! BCS's first challenger is AfterM*A*S*H, the follow-up to one of the biggest hit sitcoms ever. WHO CAN KNOW how this will turn out?

Watch the pilot for AfterM*A*S*H if you want to share the fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68pVCRubCs

Also watch the pilot for W*A*L*T*E*R, a proposed M*A*S*H spinoff that never became a show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS8Vd1vVqXc

]]> FYIZ false No 4260 36 full Oh It's John, Episode 2: Oh It's Joan Oh It's John, Episode 2: Oh It's Joan https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-2-oh-its-joan/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-2-oh-its-joan/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:54:43 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/oh-its-john-episode-2-oh-its-joan-d086f12975dface91425b22f3a3e73b5 The name Joan shares a root with the name John, so that's the only excuse Johns Nagle and Walker needed to devote an entire episode to the Star of the Highest Order herself, Miss Joan Crawford, and her 1931 drama, "Possessed." Watch "Possessed" on YouTube for $2.99! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPSX9u0Kbo Or on GooglePlay for the same price! https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=DvPSX9u0Kbo

Or, seemingly for FREE, here: https://ok.ru/video/263358974606 Follow John Nagle! @jnagle4 www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker! @giannidubya sighfigh.soundcloud.com movieschmovie.com

]]> The name Joan shares a root with the name John, so that's the only excuse Johns Nagle and Walker needed to devote an entire episode to the Star of the Highest Order herself, Miss Joan Crawford, and her 1931 drama, "Possessed."

Watch "Possessed" on YouTube for $2.99!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvPSX9u0Kbo

Or on GooglePlay for the same price!
https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=DvPSX9u0Kbo

Or, seemingly for FREE, here:
https://ok.ru/video/263358974606

Follow John Nagle!
@jnagle4
www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker!
@giannidubya
sighfigh.soundcloud.com
movieschmovie.com

]]> FYIZ false No 2508 35 full Oh It's John, Episode 1: When Nagle Met Walker Oh It's John, Episode 1: When Nagle Met Walker https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-1-when-nagle-met-walker/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/oh-its-john-episode-1-when-nagle-met-walker/#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:40:45 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/oh-its-john-episode-1-when-nagle-met-walker-a2a0454f2ff54ef83ae5e7193bd4b178 Online pals John Nagle and John Walker decided to take their relationship face-to-face, so they could chat about the things they have in common. Like, for starters, being named John. Hey, it's something! Follow John Nagle! @jnagle4 www.medium.com/@jnagle4 Follow John Walker! @giannidubya sighfigh.soundcloud.com movieschmovie.com

]]> Online pals John Nagle and John Walker decided to take their relationship face-to-face, so they could chat about the things they have in common. Like, for starters, being named John. Hey, it's something!

Follow John Nagle!
@jnagle4
www.medium.com/@jnagle4

Follow John Walker!
@giannidubya
sighfigh.soundcloud.com
movieschmovie.com

]]> FYIZ false No 2123 34 full Saul Searching: Lantern (S3/E10) Saul Searching: Lantern (S3/E10) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-lantern-s3e10/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-lantern-s3e10/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:57:55 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-lantern-s3e10-41deb0531b37d59712c8f75381502d8b Better Call Saul's third season reaches its tragic, inevitable end with "Lantern," a finale that leaves Chris and John extremely curious about where the show goes from here.

]]> Better Call Saul's third season reaches its tragic, inevitable end with "Lantern," a finale that leaves Chris and John extremely curious about where the show goes from here.

]]> FYIZ false No 2720 33 full Saul Searching: Fall (S3/E9) Saul Searching: Fall (S3/E9) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-fall-s3e9/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-fall-s3e9/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:53:52 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-fall-s3e9-6d0401b225ec3ddac47e1a2f438bed99 As Jimmy's behavior on the show reaches its apex of sleaze, hope of redemption may be be slim, but hope of a recap? That's a different story. Chris and John are here to overthink "Fall," the second-to-last episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> As Jimmy's behavior on the show reaches its apex of sleaze, hope of redemption may be be slim, but hope of a recap? That's a different story. Chris and John are here to overthink "Fall," the second-to-last episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> FYIZ false No 1982 32 full Saul Searching: Slip (S3/E8) Saul Searching: Slip (S3/E8) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-slip-s3e8/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-slip-s3e8/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:42:41 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-slip-s3e8-9c49aee735b1689f658fb261a4abd190 Chris and John want to share their takes on the latest episode of Better Call Saul, but AMC keeps giving them the "Slip." You see? Because, words.

]]> Chris and John want to share their takes on the latest episode of Better Call Saul, but AMC keeps giving them the "Slip." You see? Because, words.

]]> FYIZ false No 1862 31 full Saul Searching: Expenses (S3/E7) Saul Searching: Expenses (S3/E7) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-expenses-s3e7/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-expenses-s3e7/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:21:43 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-expenses-s3e7-699db9da6c8f358286a69f89d87748c5 Chris and John break out the ledger to tally their accumulated wealth of thought on "Expenses," the seventh episode of the third season of Better Call Saul.

]]> Chris and John break out the ledger to tally their accumulated wealth of thought on "Expenses," the seventh episode of the third season of Better Call Saul.

]]> FYIZ false No 2180 30 full Saul Searching: Off Brand (S3/E6) Saul Searching: Off Brand (S3/E6) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-off-brand-s3e6/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-off-brand-s3e6/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 11:11:00 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-off-brand-s3e6-df17b999ace06d6755eb1c7edcc77320 John and Chris hop on their pod-horses and rustle up some pod-pinions on "Off Brand," the sixth episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> John and Chris hop on their pod-horses and rustle up some pod-pinions on "Off Brand," the sixth episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> FYIZ false No 2018 29 full Saul Searching: Chicanery (S3/E5) Saul Searching: Chicanery (S3/E5) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-chicanery-s3e5/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-chicanery-s3e5/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:24:06 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-chicanery-s3e5-f8161571041888ae4df34a425df0485b As John and Chris inch past the halfway point of Better Call Saul's third season, it's time for a little "Chicanery."

]]> As John and Chris inch past the halfway point of Better Call Saul's third season, it's time for a little "Chicanery."

]]> FYIZ false No 1962 28 full Saul Searching: Sabrosito (S3/E4) Saul Searching: Sabrosito (S3/E4) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-sabrosito-s3e4/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-sabrosito-s3e4/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:11:40 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-sabrosito-s3e4-59322bfeb30a6700984c7681555ac3db John and Chris recap "Sabrosito," the fourth episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> John and Chris recap "Sabrosito," the fourth episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> FYIZ false No 1982 27 full Saul Searching: Sunk Costs (S3/E3) Saul Searching: Sunk Costs (S3/E3) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-sunk-costs-s3e3/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-sunk-costs-s3e3/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:04 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-sunk-costs-s3e3-5fefe05c160cd278cdae1ed5d461705a Chris and John sink their teeth into "Sunk Costs," episode number three of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> Chris and John sink their teeth into "Sunk Costs," episode number three of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> FYIZ false No 1748 26 full Saul Searching: Witness (S3/E2) Saul Searching: Witness (S3/E2) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-witness-s3e2/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-witness-s3e2/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 23:04:03 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-witness-s3e2-a91e90326a660f20e0eeb36e2268356e John and Chris discuss "Witness," the second episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> John and Chris discuss "Witness," the second episode of Better Call Saul's third season.

]]> FYIZ false No 1818 25 full Saul Searching: Mabel (S3/E1) Saul Searching: Mabel (S3/E1) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-mabel-s3e1/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-mabel-s3e1/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 22:50:16 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-mabel-s3e1-41b6057fba77554ec36c491fb69795c6 The third season of Better Call Saul gets off to a great start with "Mabel." John and Chris share their feelings.

]]> The third season of Better Call Saul gets off to a great start with "Mabel." John and Chris share their feelings.

]]> FYIZ false No 1888 24 full Saul Searching: Girlfriend's Day Saul Searching: Girlfriend's Day https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-girlfriends-day/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-girlfriends-day/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 22:36:03 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-girlfriends-day-2faced3c93802db5fdef51a921a42cbf In between the second and third seasons of Better Call Saul, Chris and John sit down to chat about "Girlfriend's Day," a Netflix original movie starring, produced by, and co-written by our beloved Bob Odenkirk.

]]> In between the second and third seasons of Better Call Saul, Chris and John sit down to chat about "Girlfriend's Day," a Netflix original movie starring, produced by, and co-written by our beloved Bob Odenkirk.

]]> FYIZ false No 1417 23 full Saul Searching: Klick (S2/E10) Saul Searching: Klick (S2/E10) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-klick-s2e10/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-klick-s2e10/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 22:19:55 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-klick-s2e10-2f071905f27580f69f1ba99daa9c4bc5 "Klick," the second season finale of Better Call Saul, leaves us with so many unresolved feelings! Thanks goodness John and Chris have a whole podcast to make sense of it.

]]> "Klick," the second season finale of Better Call Saul, leaves us with so many unresolved feelings! Thanks goodness John and Chris have a whole podcast to make sense of it.

]]> FYIZ false No 1926 22 full Saul Searching: Nailed (S2/E9) Saul Searching: Nailed (S2/E9) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-nailed-s2e9/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-nailed-s2e9/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 22:11:13 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-nailed-s2e9-71437338e5f69aaf76e71fc2893a6931 Like a couple of screwballs, Chris and John drill down into "Nailed," the gut-wrenching ninth episode of Better Call Saul's second season.

]]> Like a couple of screwballs, Chris and John drill down into "Nailed," the gut-wrenching ninth episode of Better Call Saul's second season.

]]> FYIZ false No 1864 21 full Saul Searching: Fifi (S2/E8) Saul Searching: Fifi (S2/E8) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-fifi-s2e8/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-fifi-s2e8/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:51:53 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-fifi-s2e8-8cb5e49ee13af342ea72d2f197f9a05d Chris and John take a look at "Fifi," the eighth episode of the second season of AMC's criticially-acclaimed Better Call Saul.

]]> Chris and John take a look at "Fifi," the eighth episode of the second season of AMC's criticially-acclaimed Better Call Saul.

]]> FYIZ false No 1793 20 full Saul Searching: Inflatable (S2/E7) Saul Searching: Inflatable (S2/E7) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-inflatable-s2e7/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-inflatable-s2e7/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:44:12 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-inflatable-s2e7-13199df3f0204fd4adab5840c02d5f53 John and Chris have thoughts about "Inflatable," the seventh episode of Better Call Saul's second season. (Hopefully it's not just hot air.)

]]> John and Chris have thoughts about "Inflatable," the seventh episode of Better Call Saul's second season. (Hopefully it's not just hot air.)

]]> FYIZ false No 1780 19 full Saul Searching: Bali Ha'i (S2/E6) Saul Searching: Bali Ha'i (S2/E6) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-bali-hai-s2e6/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-bali-hai-s2e6/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:35:04 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-bali-hai-s2e6-0ffda58b731abf3000c1fefc0d5d4ef7 Chris and John discuss "Bali Ha'i," the sixth episode of Better Call Saul's second season.

]]> Chris and John discuss "Bali Ha'i," the sixth episode of Better Call Saul's second season.

]]> FYIZ false No 1768 18 full Saul Searching: Rebecca (S2/E5) Saul Searching: Rebecca (S2/E5) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-rebecca-s2e5/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-rebecca-s2e5/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:28:22 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-rebecca-s2e5-29408a05d6ae1a072ce9363c3cff039b Better Call Saul reaches the halfway point of its second season with this fifth installment, called "Rebecca." Chris and John parse it for you.

]]> Better Call Saul reaches the halfway point of its second season with this fifth installment, called "Rebecca." Chris and John parse it for you.

]]> FYIZ false No 1770 17 full Saul Searching: Gloves Off (S2/E4) Saul Searching: Gloves Off (S2/E4) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-gloves-off-s2e4/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-gloves-off-s2e4/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:21:19 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-gloves-off-s2e4-761890803c3f2c73845fe7804d63de0f In honor of the fourth episode of Better Call Saul's second season being named "Gloves Off," Chris and John remove their trademark giant white Mickey Mouse gloves while doing their recap.

]]> In honor of the fourth episode of Better Call Saul's second season being named "Gloves Off," Chris and John remove their trademark giant white Mickey Mouse gloves while doing their recap.

]]> FYIZ false No 1656 16 full Saul Searching: Amarillo (S2/E3) Saul Searching: Amarillo (S2/E3) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-amarillo-s2e3/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-amarillo-s2e3/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:12:36 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-amarillo-s2e3-f1447e1884588e0bbe6805325e1f26a4 As the second season of AMC's Better Call Saul rolls along to its third episode, John and Chris catch a ride to "Amarillo."

]]> As the second season of AMC's Better Call Saul rolls along to its third episode, John and Chris catch a ride to "Amarillo."

]]> FYIZ false No 1567 15 full Saul Searching: Cobbler (S2/E2) Saul Searching: Cobbler (S2/E2) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-cobbler-s2e2/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-cobbler-s2e2/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:05:10 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-cobbler-s2e2-f0fd930344a5f99f70835216e57a7dd0 John and Chris take a bite out of "Cobbler," the delicious second episode of Better Call Saul's second season. Then they have seconds.

]]> John and Chris take a bite out of "Cobbler," the delicious second episode of Better Call Saul's second season. Then they have seconds.

]]> FYIZ false No 1693 14 full Saul Searching: Switch (S2/E1) Saul Searching: Switch (S2/E1) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-switch-s2e1/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-switch-s2e1/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:56:30 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-switch-s2e1-e3923ff56074dedc4702d0fcd2296d5d John and Chris discuss "Switch," the opening episode of Better Call Saul's second season.

]]> John and Chris discuss "Switch," the opening episode of Better Call Saul's second season.

]]> FYIZ false No 1773 13 full Saul Searching: Marco (S1/E10) Saul Searching: Marco (S1/E10) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-marco-s1e10/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-marco-s1e10/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:23:43 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-marco-s1e10-16b5edc6146759080592732fc34c4a4b Chris and John wrap up the first year of Better Call Saul with a chat about the season finale, "Marco."

]]> Chris and John wrap up the first year of Better Call Saul with a chat about the season finale, "Marco."

]]> FYIZ false No 3300 12 full Saul Searching: Pimento (S1/E9) Saul Searching: Pimento (S1/E9) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-pimento-s1e9/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-pimento-s1e9/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:48:52 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-pimento-s1e9-63d0fea0cd7d101c57676694be08e669 John and Chris put the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul's first season, "Pimento," under the microscope.

]]> John and Chris put the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul's first season, "Pimento," under the microscope.

]]> FYIZ false No 2153 11 full Saul Searching: RICO (S1/E8) Saul Searching: RICO (S1/E8) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-rico-s1e8/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-rico-s1e8/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:36:08 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-rico-s1e8-fe06302a8b7c101cf54dd4838de94a56 Chris and John discuss "RICO," the eighth episode of AMC's Better Call Saul.

]]> Chris and John discuss "RICO," the eighth episode of AMC's Better Call Saul.

]]> FYIZ false No 2293 10 full Saul Searching: Bingo (S1/E7) Saul Searching: Bingo (S1/E7) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-bingo-s1e7/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-bingo-s1e7/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:24:09 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-bingo-s1e7-1eb371c09d1691be2f76c4cdcac4f696 "Bingo" is the name-o of the seventh episode of Better Call Saul; John and Chris recap it herein.

]]> "Bingo" is the name-o of the seventh episode of Better Call Saul; John and Chris recap it herein.

]]> FYIZ false No 2109 9 full Saul Searching: Bonus Episode with Aaron Couch Saul Searching: Bonus Episode with Aaron Couch https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-bonus-episode-with-aaron-couch/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-bonus-episode-with-aaron-couch/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:01:35 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-bonus-episode-with-aaron-couch-bbefc5723965d2df3d4783d23e8732aa In this bonus episode of the podcast, which was concieved to correct an arcane numbering mishap, John talks to entertainment writer Aaron Couch (@AaronCouch) about Better Call Saul, and Chris and John recap the Breaking Bad episode that first introduced Saul Goodman to the world, conveniently titled "Better Call Saul."

]]> In this bonus episode of the podcast, which was concieved to correct an arcane numbering mishap, John talks to entertainment writer Aaron Couch (@AaronCouch) about Better Call Saul, and Chris and John recap the Breaking Bad episode that first introduced Saul Goodman to the world, conveniently titled "Better Call Saul."

]]> FYIZ false No 3065 8 full Saul Searching: Five-O (S1/E6) Saul Searching: Five-O (S1/E6) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-five-o-s1e6/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-five-o-s1e6/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 17:30:48 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-five-o-s1e6-84d8fb91d3fd979dbd518d3ed0714f48 In a bold choice for a recap show, Chris and John recap something. Namely, "Five-O," the sixth episode of AMC's Better Call Saul.

]]> In a bold choice for a recap show, Chris and John recap something. Namely, "Five-O," the sixth episode of AMC's Better Call Saul.

]]> FYIZ false No 1690 7 full Saul Searching: Alpine Shepherd Boy (S1/E5) Saul Searching: Alpine Shepherd Boy (S1/E5) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-alpine-shepherd-boy-s1e5/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-alpine-shepherd-boy-s1e5/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 16:23:11 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-alpine-shepherd-boy-s1e5-5c92e759ab2aaef03885d6631b637f3e "Alpine Shepherd Boy," Better Call Saul's fifth episode, gets the once-over from John and Chris.

]]> "Alpine Shepherd Boy," Better Call Saul's fifth episode, gets the once-over from John and Chris.

]]> FYIZ false No 2305 6 full Saul Searching: Hero (S1/E4) Saul Searching: Hero (S1/E4) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-hero-s1e4/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-hero-s1e4/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 16:09:22 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-hero-s1e4-6db57e253858e7be26e12cb0f169e3bb John and Chris meticulously break down Better Call Saul's fourth episode, "Hero."

]]> John and Chris meticulously break down Better Call Saul's fourth episode, "Hero."

]]> FYIZ false No 2004 5 full Saul Searching: Nacho (S1/E3) Saul Searching: Nacho (S1/E3) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-nacho-s1e3/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-nacho-s1e3/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 15:04:11 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-nacho-s1e3-702533228f3d6384785305e25b583634 Chris and John recap the third episode of AMC's Better Call Saul, entitled "Nacho."

]]> Chris and John recap the third episode of AMC's Better Call Saul, entitled "Nacho."

]]> FYIZ false No 2245 4 full Saul Searching: Uno/Mijo (S1/E1 & E2) Saul Searching: Uno/Mijo (S1/E1 & E2) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-unomijo-s1-e1-e2/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-unomijo-s1-e1-e2/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 14:31:51 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-unomijo-s1-e1-e2-8f5a98b9e4f16fb5407de59e6062164b Chris and John discuss the first two episodes of Better Call Saul, "Uno" and "Mijo."

]]> Chris and John discuss the first two episodes of Better Call Saul, "Uno" and "Mijo."

]]> FYIZ false No 3220 3 full Saul Searching: Episode Zero (Again) Saul Searching: Episode Zero (Again) https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-episode-zero-again/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/saul-searching-episode-zero-again/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:35:05 -0300 fyiz.podbean.com/saul-searching-episode-zero-again-83c5b5075a632d704d52ff010b63661c This brief episode is the newly-recorded intro to the archive of Saul Searching, John Walker and Chris Garrison's obsessive "Better Call Saul" discussion podcast. It also kicks off the new FYIz podcast feed, which will be the future home of shows such as Playing Records with John, For Your Infotazement, and more.

]]> This brief episode is the newly-recorded intro to the archive of Saul Searching, John Walker and Chris Garrison's obsessive "Better Call Saul" discussion podcast. It also kicks off the new FYIz podcast feed, which will be the future home of shows such as Playing Records with John, For Your Infotazement, and more.

]]> FYIZ false No 395 2 full Binge-Cast: Stranger Things 2 Binge-Cast: Stranger Things 2 https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/binge-cast-stranger-things-2/ https://fyiz.podbean.com/e/binge-cast-stranger-things-2/#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2017 07:44:02 -0300 infotazement.podbean.com/binge-cast-stranger-things-2-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 A father/son team takes on season two of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, episode-by-episode.

]]> A father/son team takes on season two of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things, episode-by-episode.

]]> John Walker, others false No 4565 1 full