Tomefoolery

'American Boomerang' w/ Chad Briggs

Fri, 16 May 2014 01:45:10 -0500

In this episode, Cody is joined by friend of the show, Peter-john Byrnes, and their guest: comedian and actor Chad Briggs to discuss the feminization of the great American cowboy/pioneer in the book 'The American Boomerang' written by "one of the orators of our generation", Nick Adams.

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'The Lonely Path of Vampire' w/ Stephanie Hasz

Thu, 01 May 2014 12:28:50 -0500

This is an important episode. Ranjit is leaving the hosting mic for greater and greener pastures, but we take the opportunity of his final show as co-host of Tomefoolery to introduce everyone to our new co-host: Stephanie Hasz (and also vampires)!

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Castration' w/ Sayjal Joshi

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 01:26:58 -0500

In this episode, Cody and Ranjit are joined by comedian and actress Sayjal Joshi to talk about everyone's favorite topic: castration. Specifically, the book 'Castration: The Advantages and the Disadvantages' by Victor T Cheney. And, boy howdy, do they learn a lot.

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

"How to Refuse Alien Abduction" w/ Cody & Ranjit

Mon, 17 Mar 2014 02:40:40 -0500

In this special episode, Cody and Ranjit decide to get to know each other better by discussing their commitment to bubble light and the PDF booklet "How to Refuse Alien Abduction". They learn all about good aliens, bad aliens, and Cody goes on a rant about Old Testament misinterpretation.

You can find "How to Refuse Alien Abduction" here: http://www.thelightside.org/PDFbooklet.pdf

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Days of War Nights of Love' w/ Goodrich Gevaart

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:28:06 -0500

Cody is joined by friend-of-the-show, Peter-john Byrnes, and Chicago comedian and fantastic human Goodrich Gevaart to discuss the "Punk Manifesto" 'Days of War Nights of Love' from CrimethINC AND many things that Cody knows nothing about, like music, parties, being cool, and--apparently--modern sports attire. 'Days of War Nights of Love' can be found for FREE here: http://www.daysofwarnightsoflove.com/

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

SCUM Manifesto w/ Kelly Stone

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:50:55 -0500

Cody is down in New Orleans for the New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival and is bringing on friend-of-the-show, Peter-john Byrnes, as well as San Marcos comedian Kelly Stone to discuss the SCUM Manifesto, the kill-all-men mynifesto written by Valerie Solanas, the woman who shot Andy Warhol. And, boy, does this episode get intense.

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Ten Stupid Things Women Do' w/ Jen Ellison & Erica Reid

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:38:08 -0500

Ranjit and Cody find themselves mired in a mine-field of mistakes women make in Dr. Laura Schlessinger's book, 'Ten Stupid Things Women Do To Mess Up Their Lives' with comedians and hosts of Drunk Monkeys on YouTube (Youtube.com/FuzzyGerdes). This book is not only a digestible list, but also a horrible glimpse into the mind of a woman who refuses to take bullshit!

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

Tomefoolery Super Show!

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:34:55 -0500

Cody and Ranjit revisit some of their favorite moments of the first 21 episodes of Tomefoolery. Some of the weirdest, craziest, most heartfelt, and insane parts of the show from Edgar Allan Poe's only novel to #ReptiliansBeTrippin and everything in between. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it over the last year and a half.

Follow Tomefoolery for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please rate and review on iTunes! Every bit helps. Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Children of the Matrix' w/ Erin Lane

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:15:05 -0500

Ranjit and Cody dive head-first into the insanity of 'Children of the Matrix: How an Interdimensional Race has Controlled the World for Thousands of Years-and Still Does' w/ Erin Lane (comedian & playwright). Usually, you'd imagine that a book about secret reptilian overlords and sub-dimensional planes would be rather straightforward, but no, this episode gets quite silly. #ReptiliansBeTrippin

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Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Twilight' w/ Rachael Mason

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:31:05 -0500

Ranjit and Cody are dragged through the desolate desolation of Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' by Rachael Mason (Second City, our hearts). The good news is: everyone survived! The bad news is: this entire podcast is about the book 'Twilight' written by Stephenie Meyer! Somehow, this book was worse than a book about the Holocaust being caused by homosexuals. Listen along as Cody has a nervous breakdown under the realization that Stephenie Meyer has a career as an author.

Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'The Most Beautiful Woman in Town' w/ Bruce Jarchow & Mark Belden

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:08:34 -0500

Ranjit and Cody are joined by Bruce Jarchow (Second City, 'Ghost') and Mark Belden (Second City) to discuss the curmudgeonly genius of Charles Bukowski and his collection of short stories 'The Most Beautiful Woman in Town and Other Stories'. More specifically, we're talking about "The Most Beautiful Woman in Town", "Six Inches" (which made Cody VERY uncomfortable), "The Gut-Wringing Machine", and "The Beginner". Stick around after the closing song for a special Bukowski Bukowstreat (Cody apologizes for the pun).

Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

Dr. Seuss LIVE! w/ Sherman Edwards, Nick Johne, Katie McVay, & Rebecca O'Neal

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:23:36 -0500

FINALLY! Our One-Year Anniversary LIVE episode is here! Live from Stage 773 in Chicago, Illinois, Ranjit and Cody are joined by comedians Sherman Edwards, Nick Johne, Katie McVay, & Rebecca O'Neal to talk about all things Dr. Seuss (specifically There's a Wocket in My Pocket, Green Eggs and Ham, Fox in Socks, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish). The audio isn't our normal quality on this one, but it turned out a lot better than expected. ENJOY!

Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Sodomy and the Pirate Tradition' w/ Carey Callahan

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 06:47:38 -0500

In this episode, we have PIRATES and BUGGERY and LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE! Every little boy and girl's dream. Ranjit and Cody are also joined by Bay Area humorist and fantastic human being, Carey Callahan. You can find 'Sodomy and the Pirate Tradition' on Kindle and Amazon.

Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'White Rabbits' w/ Jill Bernard

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:26:47 -0500

This episode, Cody is down in Austin, TX at The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival sans Ranjit. He's joined by friend-of-the-show Peter-john Byrnes and this episode's guest, Minneapolis improvising guru Jill Bernard. We had a weird and fun time talking leprosy, the Blade trilogy, and tourism. You can find 'White Rabbits' on Kindle and Amazon as part of 'Weird Tales'.

Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Lyndon' LIVE w/ Brandie Posey & Justin Davis

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 12:20:30 -0500

WE'RE LIVE at The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival in Austin, TX with Los Angeles's Brandie Posey and Austin's own Justin Davis to discuss David Foster Wallace (DFW)'s short story 'Lyndon' based loosely (but, how loosely?) on President Lyndon B. Johnson. Oh, I'm sure the Austinites'll love this.

Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Manhood Academy: Principles 101' w/ Stewart Huff

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 04:27:57 -0500

This episode, Cody and Ranjit are joined by friend and comedic master, Stewart Huff to discuss, well... the universe. But, more specifically, they talk about partial taxidermy, feminism, and American history. You can find 'Principles 101' at ManhoodAcademy.com, however, beware... it's a really awful website.

Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'The Last Feast of Harlequin' w/ Michael Gellman & Tim Kazurinsky

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:28:36 -0500

Cody and Ranjit are overjoyed to be joined by the talented, worldly, intelligent, and oh-so-charming personalities of Michael Gellman and Tim Kazurinsky. They discuss the chilling, haunting, and just super weird tale of 'The Last Feast of Harlequin' by terror-master Thomas Ligotti. Listeners beware, you're in for a scare (and sexy voice contest)! The story can be found online, at the library, on Amazon, and in the shadows lurking just outside of your house. Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Also, email us at Tomefoolery@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We love to hear from you! Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'Who Goes There?' w/ Casey Brown

Mon, 27 May 2013 06:53:50 -0500

Cody and Ranjit have friend, comedian, latter day Funmaker, and musician extraordinaire, Casey Brown over to discuss the creepy Campbell novella which inspired several movies including John Carpenter's 'The Thing'. We had a rocking good time, and we know you will, too! The story can be found online, on Amazon, and in the darkness of your psyche. For more information on the Tomefoolery LIVE! episode, go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/126533580882665/ Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Also, email us at Tomefoolery@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We love to hear from you! Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'A Good Man is Hard to Find' w/ Mary Jo Bolduc

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:11:29 -0500

Cody and Ranjit are pleased to be joined by writer, improviser, actor, sketch comedian, and lady of the stage, Mary Jo Bolduc to discuss the foreshadowy nature of Flannery O'Connor. It was a hoot of semantics and game shows, the likes of which can be enjoyed by all! The story can be found online and also in short story collections available on Amazon. Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Also, email us at Tomefoolery@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We love to hear from you! Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

‘The Wendigo' w/ Dave Stinton

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:17:50 -0500

Cody and Ranjit are pleased as Wendigo punch to have comedian Dave Stinton pop in to gab about 'The Wendigo' by Algernon Blackwood in what is, quite possibly, the silliest episode of the show to date. The book is available on Amazon Kindle and also on YouTube as a sort of visual audiobook thing. You can find Dave Stinton on Twitter: @DaveStinton Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Also, email us at Tomefoolery@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We love to hear from you! Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

‘The Dark Domain' w/ Danny Pudi

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 13:10:47 -0500

2013 has begun, and boy, what a year it's going to be! Cody and Ranjit invite Mister Danny Pudi (from NBC's Community) by the Tomefoolery studios to discuss Stefan Grabinski's 'The Dark Domain' in an episode that is as wandering, disjointed, and engaging as Grabinski's own stories. The book is available on Amazon Kindle and in the darkest corners of Poland. See Danny on Community's return to television on February 7th. Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Also, email us at Tomefoolery@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We love to hear from you! Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

‘Baby Fever’ w/ Jamie Campbell

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:04:44 -0500

It's the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013, and so Cody and Ranjit kick the new year off right with Jamie Campbell, stand-up comedian and "bombastic genius" to discuss 'Baby Fever' by Susan Crosby--perhaps the hardest book the Tomefoolery troupe has had to suffer through. The book is available through Amazon or in Hell. Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Also, email us at Tomefoolery@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We love to hear from you! Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the new logo design and Rob Scallon and John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

'The Fir Tree' Holiday Special w/ Kristin Clifford & Alexandra Tsarpalas

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 02:49:29 -0500

Happy Holidays and congratulations on surviving the Apocalypse! In celebration, Cody and Ranjit have invited over two of the most fun and joyous people in Chicago, Alexandra Tsarpalas and Kristin Clifford, to depress the hell out of them with Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Fir Tree'. The story is available on Amazon Kindle or for free here: http://hca.gilead.org.il/fir_tree.html Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! HO HO HO, Merry Hanukkwanzaadan

‘Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze’ w/ Peter-john Byrnes

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:00:09 -0500

This month, Cody and Ranjit have a good old-fashioned hootnanny with Peter-john Byrnes, stand-up comedian and literary connoisseur to discuss Doc Savage, American Badass. The book is available through Amazon or, we're sure, in some dusty basement somewhere. Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Quote of the episode: "It's crap, but it's crap on a bobsled." - Peter-john Byrnes

‘The Shadow Over Innsmouth’ w/ Dan Telfer

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:05:53 -0500

This month, Cody and Ranjit are overjoyed to have the fantabulous Dan Telfer, stand-up comedian, science fan, and master of galactic powers to discuss H.P. Lovecraft's semi-nautical tale of genetic woe. The book is available through Amazon, audio on iTunes, or from your local bookstore. Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Quote of the episode: "That's the bummer of that era. There's some really good Anglo fiction." - Dan Telfer

‘The Pink Swastika’ w/ Kris Simmons

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:43:46 -0500

This month, Cody and Ranjit are joined by Kris Simmons, stand-up comedienne and co-producer of Double-Shot Showcase in Evanston, IL, to discuss pastor Scott Lively and Kevin Abrams' 'The Pink Swastika'–a piece of rhetorical gymnasticism which aims to prove that the Holocaust was a homosexual action. Pesky, pesky homosexuals indeed. The book is available online for free here: http://archive.org/details/ThePinkSwastika. Tomefoolery does not suggest purchasing the book, as it has the potential to fund hate organizations (or make you look creepy when someone looks at your bookshelf). Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes!

‘The Man Who Was Thursday’ w/ Bryan Bowden

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:46:19 -0500

This month, Cody and Ranjit are joined by Bryan Bowden, stand-up comedian and member of Blewt!, to discuss G.K. Chesterton's anarchist-tangential/subversively Christian: 'The Man Who Was Thursday'. If you'd like to read the book, it's currently available for free on Amazon for the Kindle. A synopsis of the book is also found on Wikipedia. Follow 'Tomefoolery' for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery QUOTES: "Where are the galoshes?" "Shut it." "Eat your Grape Nuts." "Come around to the garage."

'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket' w/ Sherman Edwards

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:14:59 -0500

This month, Cody and Ranjit are joined by Sherman Edwards, voted Best Stand-Up in Chicago by the Chicago Reader, to discuss Edgar Allan Poe's first and only novel: 'The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket'. If you'd like to read the book, it's currently available for free on Amazon for the Kindle.