In which several deleted scenes are revealed; Kayvin embodies the ghosts of George Washington Carver, Sly Stone, and Morgan Freeman (not actually dead at the time of this recording); George Washington disagrees with torture; Amber celebrates the North Carolina mayor who swears on the Constitution instead of the bible; and more hijinks ensue.
Songs in this episode:
"Effigy" Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Life in a Glasshouse" Radiohead
In which Jeff and Amber return to The Apartment; Olympia standup comedian Kayvin Da Clown stops by; Amber describes the making of Starburst pizza; Kayvin explores the concept of breast physics in video games; Dueling Facebooks make its triumphant return; Kayvin muses on the nature of nachos and White Castle burgers; Bernie Sanders meets a letter carrier and the outcome will surprise you; Amber explains that she doesn't like feelings; we learn that cats tend to only meow at humans; Amber grows weary and lays head down near the bathroom door; and much, much more.
Songs in this episode:
"Beyond a Doubt" s/s/s
"Burning Pile" Mother Mother
In which Jeff and Amber try in vain to reconnect with Maggie J Strong (@magdalinejane) of Pretty Misandry; the two leave an adorable voice mail; Amber points out Jeff's strange breathing patterns; Paris is rocked by assholes with guns; Amber posits that soldiers and terrorists are more or less the same thing; Jeff disagrees; spanking is linked to aggression in adults; Jeff discovers he is an Aries Rising (which is coincidentally the name of the next Bruce Willis film); the Ballard Boyz continue to kill it at their monthly variety show; Seahawks play sports; Jeff's element is fog; Veteran's Day is celebrated; Amber takes a ticket to Bonertown; Jeff and Amber discuss chip strategies at parties; Drake calls Amber on her cellphone; singing jogger tells fake story to point out the kindness of imaginary children; and much, much more!
Jeff's Poem: Live By Dying
Closing Song: "Why Try" by the Hollers
In which Amber Sayman hops into cohosting duty to help interview the most amazing new podcaster; Ms. Maggie J Strong AKA Magdaline Jane skypes in and shares with us her many varied experiences as a woman, womens' rights advocate, and sex-positive sexual assault survivor with a hilarious take on the issues of feminism and Mens' Rights Activists; tampons and Diva Cups make a repeat appearance; Maggie unloads a whole lot of stuff and the crew discuss it; Maggie drops off the line and Jeff and Amber face plugs and podcasts all alone, without a safety net.
In which Nicholas Jones and Wes Engelbach stop by the studio to bro down about the music business, tell how they met on a golf course (they weren't golfers), Jeff and Shakim bust out some poetic stylings, Jeff's Facebook Feed is long and rambling, and Shakim closes out the show with his newest jam.
Closing Track: "Forlornly" - Shakim "Luck" Leckie and producer Joey Braswell
In which Olympia standup Emily Bittrick and Tacoma legend Fred Bowski join Jefe to produce the first episode of Season Two of Everything is Awesome; multiple items are auctioned off to raise money for suicide prevention; a kickass comedy show takes place; the gang discuss a variety of issues; and Jeff complains about all sorts of things as his wont.
Closing tracks: Some sweet live jams from Tacoma's own Kaylene Anna Barber
In this extra special bonus episode, Jeff and Erica Knapp get down to business, sharing their darkly personal stories of sexual abuse and the path of healing. They also share some personal work that touches on their struggles to deal with the aftermath of abuse.
Closing Song: "On the Riverside" - Fiver's Dream
Painting by Jake Bowkett - "Forest Riverside"
In which the further adventures of Erica Knapp are chronicled and her husband takes part in the discussion; some interesting content is left on the cutting room floor; and lessons of the cult are explained.
Closing Song: "Six Swans" by Aaron Willsie
In which Jeff is introduced to fellow TBTL fan Erica Knapp and her brother Aaron; they discuss a multitude of issues relating to growing up as members of a cult; Jeff explains the gaps in pop culture they missed; Jeff describes his favorite Presidents and can't decide which is supreme; Aaron explains why sad things make him laugh; Erica's dog meets his end under suspicious circumstances; the love between a sweaty soccer star and their mom; and much more. Stay tuned for Part 2 in which Erica's husband Ryan expresses his undying love in a vain attempt to make Erica cry.
Closing Song: "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai
In which Jeff and guest host Chris Wood interview the fabulously talented young comedian, Amber Sayman of Olympia, WA; Jeff regales the crew with his rendition of a U2 song; Shakim's absence is noted due to lack of dungeon maintenance; Marky Mark makes a disturbingly offensive appearance; Surgeon General Amber Sayman explains the dangers of tobacco; Chris and Amber debate having ladies as Rangers; Amber uses pretentiousness as an anxiety blanket; Amber pontificates on the nature of the patriarchy; Jeff's flows bring redness to Amber's cheeks; Jeff survives near-certain death on his mail route; Jeff's poetry is rejected by a local literary journal; Chris survives a terrible illness; Jeff orders Chris to return to Virginia;
Closing Song: "The Beat" - Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
This episode was voted the 5th best of Season One and is our #1 most downloaded show ever!
In which Jeff interviews podcasting legend and TBTL afficionado Mike "Clip Clop" Frizzell; Jeff laments the health of his doggy Mr Rusty Barnacle; we discuss the relative merits of geoducks on the Japanese boner population; Mike describes his original podcasting foray and transformation to TBTL acolyte; the process of becoming a bank robber is expained in great detail; Mike marries his TBTL sweetheart; the LRB is formed; Mike recalls his time as TBTL insult artist; and a good time is had by all.
Closing Song: "Smithereens" - The Social Animals
In which a good ole boy from San Diego (California) introduces the fellas to such topics as growing up, joining the military, getting married and having a kid, we learn about how a comedian's set should grow and develop, we discuss the return of the word "liberal" and what it means to us, Jeff takes an IQ test and does the smart thing by not telling his score, Josh's daughter Madison attempts to bring down the show, she laughs into the microphone and attempts to eat it, and many more interesting tangents are revealed!
Closing Song: "One Man Can Change the World" Big Sean
This one was voted the 4th best episode of Season One!
In which Jeff interviews the boys of Chrysalis Effect, they discuss their origin stories, express a wide variety of opinions on a great range of subjects, horse around and sing little ditties, and play some rad music to close out the show.
Featured songs include "Oh Darlin" by the Beatles
In which comedian Shelby Dodson describes his journey through standup comedy, we discuss a great many issues from Jeff's Facebook Feed, including the Confederate flag, gay marriage, and Game of Thrones, plus a litany of local art happenings and small businesses it would behoove you to investigate!
Featured Song is "Linger" by Ridgeway
https://ridgewayca.bandcamp.com/album/notes-from-the-underground
We bring to you our first ever episode taped live in front of an audience, and it is magical! It was a crazy show full of comedy, music, and tomfoolery and even Jeff's mom got into the act!
Normally we run down a charming list of things talked about during the episode, but seriously, it's a party. If you don't mind the sound quality, you'll laugh your stupid ass off. Melissa comes back, Fred's in the house, all sorts of great comics and musicians, and Jeff is free to spend his money like a drunken sailor, so tweet at the mother effer already and get you some free drinks. All you gotta do is hang out with the poor loser.
Song in this episode: "Wardrobe to Narnia" by Ian Schuelke
Warning! This is a raw episode sans music. Our guest Andrew has three new tunes on mixcloud, which we are efforting to get into this episode. Download now for the interview and come back in a few days for the whole shebang. In the meantime, listen to the songs on Mixcloud!
In which Elbow Coulee's Andrew Tuller comes to the studio for an in-depth conversation on the differences between country and urban life, ladies misrepresenting themselves on Tinder, Andrew tells the sort of joke one should never tell on podcasts, the writing process is explored in detail, and Fred and Jeff experience the season finale of Game of Thrones in real time and Jeff becomes apoplectic over something in the last scene that is total and complete horse hockey.
Songs included in this episode: TBD
In which Jeff celebrates the culmination of his divorce, Shakim awaits the arrival of a precious baby girl, Jeff and Shakim discover their essential characters through a Game of Thrones personality profile, the end of the Richardson era of live sound, the further adventures of Where Dem Dragons At?, Jeff reveals a heartbreaking childhood malady and its subsequent surgical correction, and so much more!
Closing Track: Kurt Lindsay "High Road"
In which Jeff and Shakim welcome guest Sotaria into the Mailman Studios dungeon kitchen, Sotaria speaks of her development as a musician, some hostility toward so-called "Ratchet People" is expressed, Shakim's music is beginning to seep into all our lives, we learn beards are definitely NOT full of poop, and we discover that Everything is Awesome has a brand new Game of Thrones recap segment: "Where Dem Dragons At?"
The ending track for this episode is: "King of Swing", Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
In which Jeff interviews Patrick Galactic, former Death By Stars frontman, about his origins, his career in music, and his groovy new direction as a solo artist. Covering such topics as bullying, the drive to succeed in art, divorce, and many more fascinating topics. Patrick's music is featured throughout, with one recorded track and four live songs. This dude's funny, folks. Check it.
In which Jeff and Shakim discuss dramatic health scares, death, and other uplifting topics; Shakim explains the phrase "doing the Duchess"; a family friend gets a tribute, Game of Thrones is spoiled in somewhat incorrect chronological order; Shakim retells his harrowing dog attack story; and all manner of fun is had. Plus we have an iMac now and it is a beast! Huzzah!
Tracks on this show include:
Rockwell Powers & Ill Pill Feat. D.J. Phinisey - Head UP
Tangerine - Runes
Kurt Lindsay with BODYBOX - War
Joseph - Eyes to the Sky
In which Jeff and Shakim discuss a multitude of important topics while chilling most relaxedly at Mailman Studios, Associate Producer Hilary Brown takes an active part in the dialogue, Michigan State v Louisville goes into overtime, Jeff is embarrassed by the multiple technical challenges associated with this podcast, Shakim begins a promising new financial venture, and more!
Songs included in this week's episode: "Close Your Eyes (and Count to Fuck)" - Run the Jewels ft. Zack de la Rocha, and a clip from the Metronome appearance of Dedric Clark & the Social Animals
This is the #4 most downloaded episode in Everything is Awesome history! Voted #1 episode of Season One.
In which Jeff and Shakim travel the winding path of life's unending sadness, beers are consumed, friend of the show Eric Anderson of the Trouble With Trivia podcast drops in digitally to discourse on a number of topics, some of them superhero related, we reveal the adjacency of the city of Lakewood to Tacoma, the city of Large Elephants, or something, I sorta tuned out later in the show. Mm, donuts.
This episode is so good it was voted the 2nd best of Season One!
In which Jeff and Shakim learn what a real podcaster looks like, a boy named Ryan cries at the sight of his own blood, Aaron digs a ghost trap, Shakim gets a visitation from two girls in the shower, Aaron supports the troops to the great discomfiture of Olympia's finest scenesters, and champagne is sipped in a gold hot tub in Roden's backyard. Not too shabby.
Roden's Playlist: "Time to Go Home" - Chastity Belt, "Vampires" - S, "Second Son" - Mikey and Matty