This episode features theatrical producer and events coordinator, Sam Warner. Michael and Sam talked about growing up in Philadelphia, GallifreyOne, Doctor Who fandom, bad feet, growing up nerdy, The Muppets, Jim Henson’s death, practical vs. C

Episode 82 - Erik Uriarte

Apr 4th, 2017 1h 14m

This episode features rabbinical student and addiction counselor, Erik Uriarte. Michael and Erik discussed Judaism, shabbat, Challah, spices, Purim, Yiddish vs. Hebrew, The Torah vs. The Talmud, translation vs. interpretation, variations in Jew

Episode 81 - Jennifer Zhang

Mar 27th, 2017 1h 11m

This episode features producer, actress, model, cosplayer, and singer, Jennifer Zhang. Michael and Jennifer discuss creative lapses, cosplaying, donuts, exercise, acting, Batman: The Animated Series, viral videos, fan films, true nerdiness, bu

Episode 80 - Shannon Corder Returns

Mar 20th, 2017 1h 18m

This episode features the return of comedian, Shannon Corder. Michael and Shannon discussed podcasting, recording equipment, ADD meds, misdiagnoses in men vs. women, family issues, Imposter Syndrome, standup comedy, how to create a podcast, Soc

Episode 79 - Rig Moroi

Mar 12th, 2017 1h 18m

This episode features blogger Rig Moroi of http://facebook.com/criticalmassesthinking. Michael and Rig discussed audio engineering, photography, vintage sound equipment, Boards of Canada, music, our parents’ music, 56 KLZ, Country and Western,

Episode 78 - Abby Polakow and Erica Lange

Mar 5th, 2017 1h 11m

This episode features the return of teacher, costume designer, and cosplay nerd Abby Polakow, and her creative partner, graphic designer, Erica Lange; known collectively as The Spindle Sisters. Michael, Abby, and Erica discuss paper dolls, Bene

Episode 77 - Jen Saunderson

Feb 26th, 2017 56m 30s

This episode features comedian, Jen Saunderson. Michael and Jen talked about standup, Seattle, The Comedy Underground, roller derby, comedy clubs, strip clubs, burlesque, higher education, comedy podcasts, Laurie Kilmartin, baking, holiday part

Episode 76 - Mary Soracco

Feb 15th, 2017 1h 5m

This episode features homemaker, and founder of The Contrary Dame jewelry, Mary Soracco. Michael and Mary discussed small businesses, mentorship, self-study, big business, big pharma, big medicine, conscription, making a difference, pop culture

Episode 75 - Deb Kavis

Feb 6th, 2017 1h 8m

This episode features veteran Los Angeles Nuart Theater Sins O’ The Flesh Rocky Horror shadow cast member and burlesque performer, Deb Kavis and her partner, artist Jesse Ledina. Deb, Jesse, and Michael talked about creativity, Sins O’ The Fles

Episode 74 - NiK Kacy

Jan 29th, 2017 1h 40m

This episode features gender-neutral fashion and shoe designer, NiK Kacy. NiK and Michael chatted about fashion, shoes, gender-neutrality, mens vs. womens fashion, fine art, photography, art shows, growing up as an immigrant, growing up differe

Episode 73 - Bryan Belleza and Kelly Thayer

Jul 15th, 2016 1h 25m

This episode is the return of Los Angeles AcroYoga performer Bryan Belleza along with his creative partner, Kelly Thayer. Bryan, Kelly, and Michael discuss AcroYoga, film projects, the creative process, creating on a budget, work vs. play, coll

Episode 72 - The Armoires Return

Jun 23rd, 2016 1h 47m

This episode sees the return of LA band, The Armoires, just back from their UK tour. Rex Broom, Christina Bulbenko, Derek Hanna, Clifford Ulrich, and Michael talked about touring, England, London, Robyn Hitchcock, The Armoires lineup, The Calif

Episode 71 - Sex Nerd Sandra

May 31st, 2016 1h 38m

This week’s guest is blogger, podcaster, and sex educator Sex Nerd Sandra. Michael and Sandra talked about recording equipment, Nerdmelt, socializing, sex education, books, consensual nonmonogamy, sexuality, repressed memories, the mind, mariju

Episode 70 - Dax Jordan

May 9th, 2016 1h 23m

This episode is comedian, Dax Jordan. Michael and Dax talked about Rodney Bingenheimer, comedy, Virginia Jones, LA improv theaters, stand-up, The Big Fire Comedy Festival, improv vs. comedians, Auggie Smith, Andy Kaufman, Tony Clifton, Whose Li

Episode 69 - Rhonda May Karson and Zachary Na

Apr 14th, 2016 1h 14m

This episode features filmmakers and actors, Rhonda May Karson and Zachary Na. We’ve all been friends at the clubs for many years, and Rhonda and Zach recently released a short film on YouTube called Comfort. Kitty and Michael sat down with Rho

Episode 68 - Hayden Black Returns

Apr 9th, 2016 1h 37m

This episode is the return of writer, producer, and friend of the podcast, Hayden Black. Hayden and Michael talk about UK accents, british TV, british culture, Sundays in the UK, Doctor Who, Count Dracula, Louis Jourdan, GenZed, animation, The

Episode 67 - Christopher Chen

Mar 21st, 2016 1h 53m

This week’s guest is actor Christopher Chen. See Chris in an upcoming episode of Modern Family on ABC, Wednesday, March 23. Michael, and Kitty talked to Chris about acting, creative arts, creative burnout, food service, getting paid for your ar

Episode 66 - Alyssa From Whovian Feminism

Mar 7th, 2016 41m 27s

This week’s guest is Alyssa from the Whovian Feminism blog. Michael and Alyssa met at the Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention in Los Angeles, sat poolside and discussed, Feminism, Doctor Who, companions: Martha Jones, Sarah Jane Smith, Jo Grant

Episode 65 - Kitty's Back!

Feb 29th, 2016 53m 56s

Kitty Brown is back! After a several month hiatus, Michael and Kitty talked about The X-Files, Twin Peaks, fitness, selfies, body dysmorphia, systemic sexism, Susan Sarandon, Beyonce, representation, Ghost Busters, The Jonah Keri Podcast, vulne

Episode 64 - Bowie

Feb 21st, 2016 2h 18m

Today’s episode is a compilation of two roundtable discussions about our fallen alien god, David Bowie. This was recorded over two weeks with former podcast guests, Patrick Duncan, Hayden Black, Shannon Corder, Travis Olgin, and Tara Price, as

Episode 63 - Tara Price

Jan 25th, 2016 1h 59m

Our guest is filmmaker, Tara Price. Tara and I met at Ground Control by way of kind introduction by former Something2XP guest, Patrick Duncan. Tara and I talked about her short film The Routine, science fiction, The Twilight Zone, retro sci-fi,

Episode 62 - Joel Murray

Jan 18th, 2016 1h 21m

Our guest is comedian, writer, and director, Joel Murray. Joel and Michael talked about improv, comedy, acting, Dave Pasquesi, The Second City, the Murray family, golf, growing up in Chicago, bottle rockets, teenage sex, planned parenthood, Don

Episode 61 - Edward Salazar

Dec 27th, 2015 1h 55m

Our guest is comedian, Ed Salazar. We talked about large closets, coffee, comics, fitness for television, Jay Leno, Making of a Murderer, Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets, The Fall, Broadchurch, Law & Order: SVU, female protagonists, act

Episode 60 - Ashley Flowers

Dec 21st, 2015 1h 53m

Our guest is graphic designer, and cohost of the Resting Geek Face podcast, Ashley Flowers. We chatted about podcasts, growing up in the Midwest, Star Wars, representation in media, Harry Potter, nerd culture, Comedy Sportz, Hot Topic, altruism

Episode 59 - Bryan Belleza

Dec 14th, 2015 1h 43m

Our guest is graphic designer and yogic acrobat, Bryan Belleza. Bryan, Kitty, and Michael talked about tequila, Andy Dick, Dick Grayson, spoilers, Star Wars, dick, 80s afternoon cartoons, variety shows, Ghostbusters, Tom Hiddleston, Indiana Jon