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Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 8: The tales of weirdos during the overnight shift. More health advice. The turbulences of single parenting while partner is away.A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

Back in February, our ​dearest host​ and full-blown ​​hypochondriac Sasha ​Feiler got hit with a disturbing medical diagnosis that sent her spiraling and almost tore a rift between her and Joe. Listen in for the unexpected twist that followed. For more chaos, check out our Patreon​. Episode Links: Script Anatomy Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 7: oe's new ailment. An update on Joe's work status. A gush about Common Side Effects and Scavengers Reign. A limited knowledge of male genitalia.A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

Finally, a topic filed under "cancelled." Friend of the show Jay Hunter returns to shed light on DON SIMPSON — one half of the legendary producing duo with Jerry Bruckheimer that brought us Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop and Top Gun. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Performer Ben Crutcher wants to know: What do YOU do when you encounter a spider in your house? Alas, though a long-time friend of all bugs, Ben has yet to infiltrate LA's shadowy, influential bug-watching community. Ben's past projects include feature films Spaghettiman and Cop Chronicles: Loose Cannons -- The Legend of the Haj-Mirage, and the Curiosity Correspondent video series for the Los Angeles Times. Episode Links: Ben's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Ask actor, comedian and producer Jason Redlitz (Fresh Fish, Show And Tell) what makes Ang Lee's The Hulk​ -- one of his favorite action figures​ -- so special, and he'll hit you with the most unexpected, heartbreaking and unsanitary answer you never saw coming. Episode Links: Fresh Fish Too Cute Brothers Doin' It Live Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor, improviser, and above all, teacher Steven Cohen is back on the podcast he co-founded. He shares the joy of finally landing a REAL JOB... that is, until an unexpected twist throws everything off course. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and comedian Justin Avery Smith (McSweeney's, The Onion) is here to defend the strikingly pre-9/11 fever dream that is LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER (2001). Episode Links: Justin's IG Justin's TikTok Justin's Bluesky Justin's Threads Justin's X Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Comedian and podcaster Erick Hellwig, aka Death on America's Got Talent and host of Podcast Hell with Erick Hellwig, is here to sing the praises of 1776, the 1972 musical about counting votes and reading Washington’s letters. "Is Anybody There?" left Joe floored. Episode Links: Erick's YouTube Channel Podcast Hell Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Performer, director, and producer Nathaniel August Williams dropped by for a deep, meaningful dive into JOSEPH CAMPBELL and the HERO'S JOURNEY. One of our favorite episodes to date! Nathan is the co-founder of Lathien Pictures and host of the Deep Noodle podcast. Episode Links: Deep Noodle Podcast Deep Noodle on YouTube Lathien Pictures Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and comedian Lorraine DeGraffenreidt is back, this time to profess her love for SOFT, INDOOR MEN. Episode Links: Lorraine's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Comics creator Steve Urena is here to talk ​just that, MAKING COMICS, and break down the creative process​ -- starting with how ideas find you, not the other way around. Episode Links: Steve's Kickstarter Steve's IG Steve's X Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 6: Joe's new work ventures. Protecting your creativity and advancing your career.A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

​Filmmaker and producer Julian Vargas is a big fan of the controversial film director William Friedkin and the documentary about him, called FRIEDKIN UNCUT (2018). ​Julian is also the host of Film & Fabric, a monthly short film screening series in LA. Episode Links: Julian's IG Julian's Production Company Film & Fabric Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 5: Not getting invited to a Renaissance-themed party. Sex scenes in movies. Heated debate about The Substance.A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

Comedian and voice actor Jeremy Bent (Comedy Central, Maximum Fun's EUROVANGELISTS) is here to love Rod Serling’s TWILIGHT ZONE -- yep, the original one. Overlooked today, but way ahead of its time. Episode Links: Jeremy's IG Jeremy's Bluesky Eurovangelists IG Eurovangelists Bluesky Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 4: Meticulous method Sasha and Joe use to rate movies on Letterboxd. Bad news about the incoming asteroid. True mystery of who is Adel Dazeem.A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

Actor, writer and improviser Macklen Makhloghi wants us—and you—to shut up and love ROCKY II. That’s right, you counted your I’s correctly. The one where he wanders around with his lady, a whole lot of nothing happens, and then—boom—a cool fight. Should we even? Let’s find out. Episode Links: Macklen's IG Macklen's Twitter Thread Corner Honeymoon Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 3: It's movie review week! Saturday Night Live: will he finish. The No-Sferatu or The Yes-feratu. The new Companion.A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

Alex Derderian is a visual artist, filmmaker, video editor, performer, and puppeteer! She's also a die-hard fan of PUBLIC ACCESS TV—the chaotic, madcap universe where all her many interests originated. Episode Links: Alex's IG Triple Year Productions Alex's Website Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website If you love the show, consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes called "Shut Up Sasha and Joe":https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcast

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our latest Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastCheck-In Episode # 2: Losing friends after drawing their portraits. The problems with Portland. Joe's mini-review of the new Mel Gibson movie, Flight Risk.A little backstory: During the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.

Sasha Feiler can't help but love STUTZ (2022), Jonah Hill's pet project about his therapist. Praise be to writer and comedian Lorraine DeGraffenreidt, stepping in as co-host to help us figure out: is this documentary a total trash or the ​very breath of mental health we​'​ve all been looking for? Episode Links: Lorraine's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website If you love the show, consider joining our Patreon for bonus episodes called "Shut Up Sasha and Joe":https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcast

Here’s a FREE PREVIEW of our very first Check-In Episode, aka "Shut Up Sasha and Joe." To hear more, head to https://www.patreon.com/c/ShutUpILoveItPodcastDuring the LA fires, Joe was near the Eton fire, Sasha was right by the Kenneth fire, and we were checking in on everyone -- each other, our friends, anyone who crossed our minds. This is when we remembered something important: we’re old friends with a lot of ridiculous history. So we decided to make it a thing—a weekly check-in where we catch up, talk about all the stuff outside the usual episode topics, reminisce about the Golden Age of Improv, spill the hot goss, and share whatever pop culture or art has us hooked that week.Check-In Episode # 1: LA Fires. First Email. Birdemic. How many cats and dogs. Red T-Shirt covered in white.These weekly check-ins are now living over on Patreon. If you love the podcast and can’t get enough of this undeniable chemistry, come hang out with us there.Support Wildfire Relief Efforts

Writer and indie comics creator Allen Wu loves THE MARVELS (2023), "too woke" critiques be damned. Allen recently debuted his first comic book series, Shentu, through his own imprint, Tortoise+Hare Comics. Episode Links: Allen's X Allen's IG Allen's Linktree Shentu Kickstarter Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and improviser Amanda Sitko (Asssscat, BROCKMIRE, YOUNG DRUNK PUNK) has a big ole crush on bad boy Matty Healy... and she only just discovered him on TikTok. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Welcome to our first "Shut Up, I'm In It!" Actor and improviser David Danipour joins us to either love -- or maybe just reminisce about -- the indie feature FLY ON THE WALL (2018), a movie he naively thought he’d get paid for. Episode Links: David's Website David's IG David's YouTube Channel David's X Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor, writer and improviser Monika Smith has a soft spot for FOUR CHRISTMASES (2008)​, a ​peak V​ince Vaugh vehicle that​ might be hard to defend but ​i​impossible not to love. Episode Links: Monika's IG Monika's Bluesky Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor and certified public nuisance Andres Simonian (T-Shirt Toss!) calls the anime TV series VINLAND SAGA one of the greatest storytelling gems of all time. Included: a "definitely Gestapo" character and some signature Sasha/Joe verbal sparring. Episode Links: Andres' IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor, improviser, and son of a thousand fathers David Danipour grew up with his dad endlessly replaying Sergio Leone's THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY​ (1966). Is it a timeless cinema classic or an overrated, atrociously dubbed relic? Tune in to find out—and to all the dub actors out there, please don’t hit “unsubscribe.” Episode Links: David's Website David's IG David's YouTube Channel David's X Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

It’s no longer appropriate to dismiss reports of non-human intelligence as wacky tales from slack-jawed hillbillies. At the very least, stay informed. Watch an interview with National Intelligence consultant Matthew Pines and listen to this episode of SUILI. As our guest Jay Hunter puts it, "In five years, ​a​lien existence will be common knowledge, so you can get on the train now or hang out at the station with everyone else." Episode Links: Matthew Pines Interview

Disgraced lady-reporter and proud Gen-Xer Damiana Garcia (Michael Lucid) is back to declare herself the Queen of WHATCHAMACALLIT, the Gen-X favorite candy bar. Episode Links: Michael's Book Michael's IG Michael's X Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Comedian and podcast host Rob Stern (The Rob Stern Show) is back, this time to defend the creepy man Marshall Rosenberg's NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION -- a formula that might just help you navigate a tough conversation... or not. Episode Links: Rob's IG Rob's TikTok Rob's YouTube Channel Rob's X Rob's Facebook Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and performer Macklen Makhloghi (Honeymoon) has a major soft spot for the star-studded farce NOISES OFF (1992), but one of the hosts can’t stand it, loathing it with every tiny bit of their spiteful heart. Episode Links: Macklen's IG Macklen's Twitter Thread Corner Honeymoon Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor and music producer Zheryk Badugu WILL TRY any and all of the FERMENTED FOODS out there, from pickled pig feet to Hákarl, the Icelandic fermented shark, whether it’s made with or without the traditional hint of human pee. See Zheryk perform at the UCB theater with Shamilton! Episode Links: Zheryk's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and Co-EP Brian Newlin (CURIOUS GEORGE) is back to talk about FROM, the “incredibly bad” spooky TV show he calls “the most Stephen King that isn’t Stephen King”—and one he’s completely obsessed with. Episode Links: Brian's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and outfit enthusiast Jubilee Lopez is an avid reader of AUDIOBOOKS... wait, does that even count as reading? Listening? Consuming? Good news: we’ve sorted it out for you. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Writer and comedian Lorraine DeGraffenreidt is here to defend LOW FOLLOWER COUNT TIKTOK accounts. What starts off as a silly chat leads us to a revelatory experience of realizing our true artistic paths. Episode Links: Lorraine's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Rob Stern (The Rob Stern Show) is here to defend SHOPPING, aka every man’s primal expression of his need to provide and protect. Episode Links: Rob's IG Rob's TikTok Rob's YouTube Channel Rob's X Rob's Facebook Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor and improviser Ken Breese is back, this time to sing the praises of Tarantino's DEATH PROOF (2007), one of Joe Cabello's favorites. What’s it like being cornered by not one, but two tarantino fanatics? Ask Sasha, or simply listen to find out. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Producer and humorist Gil Baron is a self-described "giant nerd" who is here to praise his first love, STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE, an overlooked star trek gem that's, spoiler alert, is almost as good as sleeping in on a Sunday morning. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Award-winning screenwriter Brian T. Arnold is in the house! He comes bearing gifts -- well, one gift, but WHAT a gift! It's Albert Brooks's passion project, REAL LIFE (1979). How real was REAL LIFE? How real is Brian T. Arnold? What's the future of realness in this crazy world we live in? Listen to find out. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Comedian and improviser Nate Ballard is here, giving us the excuse to stroll down memory lane through the wilds of LA improv—the triumphs, the trials, and the totally terrible Harold auditions. We'll reminisce about both friends and fiends, pay homage to the late, great iO West (R.I.P.), and celebrate the forever friendships we've forged in the improv trenches. If you live in LA and do comedy, this episode is for you. Episode Links: Thread Corner Honeymoon Improv Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor and writer Matt Harbert (Sandlerton) is so into surfing, he even crafted his own surfboard! Now, if he could just navigate the local surf lineup without stirring up the territorial vibes—surf's up, turf wars down! Episode Links: Matt's TikTok Matt's Twitter Matt's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

How do you combat horrific, bloody violence? By inflicting even more gruesome and unimaginable violence. That's the moral of RICKY OH: THE STORY OF RICKY (1991), one of our very own Joe Cabello's favorite cinematic delights. Episode Links: David's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

In this unexpectedly heartfelt and insightful episode, writer and improviser Jared Nigro shares his childhood fascination with the CHUCK E. CHEESE ANIMATRONIC BAND--a passion that inspired him to create his own Chuck E. Robots and embark on a cross-country road trip with his Grandpa to find the best Chuck E. Cheese locations. Episode Links: Babe Lincoln sammyzocd APE ESCAPE Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Emilie Wapnick wears many hats, including that of a professional ASTROLOGER. Who better to delve into whether cuspies truly exist or to explain why Scorpios are the zodiac's scapegoats? Emilie is also an award-winning writer and community builder, whose TED talk has been viewed 8 million times. Episode Links: Wingtip Astrology Puttylike Emilie's Ted Talk Emilie's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Actor and podcaster David Rogers (Hollywood Fringe's "The Goodlucks") introduces us to THE LAST DRAGON (1985), a martial arts comedy where every character is as unforgettable as "Rhythm of the Night." Episode Links: David's IG Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Contrary to popular belief, Sasha's biggest obsession isn't dogs, movies or her children. Shockingly, it's not hot yoga either. It's STEPHEN KING. Anyone else out there who peacefully drifts off to sleep with tales of rotting corpses? Special thanks to Peter Harmon of High Dive Publishing for cohosting. Episode Links: High Dive Publishing IG The Vam-Petey Diaries Peter's Titles on Amazon Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Patrick "The Barbarian" Dailey is back with another old-school movie about a loveable muscle man. This time it's Arnold in CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982), a hero that may have inspired Patrick's own ascent in the art of jiu-jitsu. Episode Links: Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website

Rapper, filmmaker and host Adam Protextor is back, and oh boy, does he bring the heat! "You're being defensive!" "Yes, I am being defensive!" The hosts are at each other's throats over MATRIX 4, the most divisive movie of all time. Episode Links: Adam's IG Adam's TikTok Adam's Website babylionstudios.com Joe's Patreon Mr. Owl's Website