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S2 Ep 4Review: Perfect, Nikki Glaser
We kick things off with a fresh batch of expletives in 'Guess The Swearword' before segueing neatly into a review of Nikki Glaser's 2016 offering Perfect. The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: Perfect You should watch it before listening to the review. WARNING: We only get to the subject of recapping Bill's train trip to Seattle at the end of the episode. That's a lot of meandering chatter to sit through. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S2 Ep 3Review: What., Bo Burnham
We spend time discussing overnight train travel and continue with our wildly popular new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Bo Burnham's 2013 offering What. The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: What. You should watch it before listening to the review. It already has 26 MILLION views! WARNING: This episode is only slighly shorter than the actual special. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S2 Ep 2Review: We Are Miracles, Sarah Silverman
We spend more time than is seemly discussing Oasis and introducing our new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Sarah Silverman's 2013 offering We Are Miracles. The special is available for rock stars with HBO and also on Youtube for $4: We are Miracles .You should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is the longest one ever. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S2 Ep 1Review: Slow and Steady, Joe Pera
We spend more time than is seemly discussing haircuts before finally moving on to the subject of Joe Pera's 2023 offering Slow and Steady. The special is available on Youtube: Slow and Steady and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is more hair-focused than comedy-focused. FUN FACT: This is the first episode in Season 2 of the podcast! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 19Review: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Mike Birbiglia
We discuss Southie culture, Adam Sandler (again), male fashion tips and finally knuckle down to the 2013 Special My Girlfriend's Boyfriend by Mike Birbiglia! It is available to watch for free on Youtube: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is unnecessarily long. FUN FACT: This is the final episode in Season 1 of the podcast! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 18Review: Critic's Choice, Dana Carvey
We're back from Europe all rested and sophisticated and in this episode the comedy time machine takes us back to 1995 for Dana Carvey's Critic's Choice stand-up special! The special is available on Youtube: Critic's Choice and you should watch it before listening to the review! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 17Review: If you Didn't Want Me Then, Beth Stelling
We finally get to discuss the work of somebody we've actually met with the latest special from Lodge alumni and go-gal Beth Stelling: If You didn't Want Me Then The 2025 special is available on Netflix for those with disposable income and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on days gone past at The Lincoln Lodge and whether women are funny to other women. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 16Review: Elephant In The Room, Patrice O'Neal
We discuss scooter maintenance briefly before tackling The Elephant In The Room which is also the name of the special from legendary and late lamented comedian Patrice O'Neal. The 2011 special is viewable on Youtube for free - Elephant In The Room - and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 15Review: The Second Best Night Of Your Life, Brett Goldstein
We head back over 'the pond' to check out Brett Goldstein's debut stand up special The Second Best Night Of Your Life! You can rent this on Apple TV or Hulu some how and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 14Review: Over Your Head, Gallagher
We head back to the 80's (sigh) to check out Gallagher's wildly weird Over Your Head special! You can rent this on Amazon Prime for a highly affordable $1.99: Over Your Head and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 13Review: Basic Lee, Stewart Lee
Bill and Mark cross the Atlantic to review British iconoclast Stewart Lee's seminal Basic Lee special! You can view the entire 92 minute epic on youtube: Basic Lee .This episode also includes ruminations on integrity and nihilism so be warned! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 12Review: The Dreamer, Dave Chappelle
Bill and Mark follow up the retrospective look back at 2000's Killing Them softly with a full 50 minute shakedown of 2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! Pssst...you didn't hear it from us but you can see the special on Daily Motion RN if you' don't have Netflix: The Dreamer This lengthy episode also includes discussions on what we think we sound like and Mark's reticence to engage in pointless arguments. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

S1 Ep 11Review: Killing Them Softly, Dave Chappelle
Bill and Mark set out to illustrate comedy history with back to back reviews of the first ever Dave Chappelle special, 2000's Killing Them Softly, followed by an episode dedicated to 2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! If you haven't already done so you can watch the first special on Youtube: Killing Them Softly . This lengthy episode also includes discussions on car maintenance and the intro music used on the podcast! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

S1 Ep 10Review: Remain Seated, Larry The Cable Guy
Bill and Mark post our longest ever episode as we hit the double-digit episode mark (before hitting the same for listeners) and ponder the eternal mystery of Larry The Cable Guy. If you haven't already done so please watch the special on Amazon or Netflix: Remain Seated so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

S1 Ep 9Review: Make Joke From Face, Nick Swardson
Bill and Mark get Sandler-adjacent once more with a review of the latest offering from Nick Swardson. If you haven't already done so please watch the special - for free! - on Youtube: Make Joke From Face so that you can support the artist and disagree with everythign we say. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

S1 Ep 8Review: For Your Approval, Ellen DeGeneres
Bill and Mark grab the proverbial bull by the horns and review the latest and last (?) special by Ellen DeGeneres. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Netflix: For Your Approval so that you can support the artist because boy does she need a friend right now! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

S1 Ep 7Review: I Got A Mule! , Tom Green
Bill and Mark bounce between 1997 and 2025 with a review of a recent comeback offering by Tom Green. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Amazon: I Got A Mule! so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

S1 Ep 6Review: Lucid - A Crowd Work special, Matt Rife
Bill and Mark finally grab the zeitgeist by the lapels with a review of a recent offering by Matt Rife. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Netflix: Lucid - A Crowd Work special so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

S1 Ep 5Review: For The Masses, Eddie Pepitone
Bill and Mark tackle a 2020 offering from The Bitter Buddha himsef, Eddie Pepitone. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available for free on Youtube: For The Masses so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

S1 Ep 4Review: I'm an Entertainer, Wanda Sykes
Bill and Mark venture into new territory with another veteran comedian whose work is new to them as they review Wanda Sykes' latest special. If you haven't already done so please consider watching her latest Netflix special I'm an Entertainer so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

S1 Ep 3Review: Local Act, Maria Bamford
As our listening figures soar into the thin end of double digits we turn our attention to the acclaimed Minnesota veteran and alt-darling Maria Bamford. If you haven't already done so please consider watching her latest Netflix special Local Act so that you can better follow along with our frankly irrelevant thoughts. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

S1 Ep 2Review: Love you, Adam Sandler
Hot off a record 17 listens for our groundbreaking new podcast we review Adam Sandler's latest offering: Love You. This could be a make or break moment for Sandler's career so strap in for a 37 minute thrill ride of commentary. Which I think we can all agreee is too long. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

S1 Ep 1Review: Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
Bill and Mark open the batting for this podcast with a review of the comedy special Your Friend by current giant of the scene Nate Bargatze. Pay no attention to the name of the podcast mentioned as we had to change it when we found out it was already taken. Pay no attention to the opinions expressed either as we are old. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.