PLAY PODCASTS
The Unwritable Rant

The Unwritable Rant

267 episodes — Page 4 of 6

Ep 117Ep 117 - The Funny Comes First special

E

On this episode, Juliette takes you through her favorite conversations with some of the funniest people on the planet. Guests include Jim Norton, Nick Di Paolo, Ari Shaffir, Anthony Cumia, Rain Pryor, Bob Levy, Bobby Slayton, and Steve McGrew. Juliette dives into the art of comedy and the people who create it... all while drinking Larceny bourbon.

Nov 25, 201730 min

Ep 116Ep 116 - A reluctant friend, junkie scratching, and hammered resolutions

E

On this episode, Juliette meets Crabapple, becomes grossly restless, falls into a safety net, fears car explosion, tests friendship limits, dances with the beer tub girl, goes on a hair band renaissance tour, connects with Shapeshifter, has her room violated, is offered cocaine, rages at a desert sky, allows a When Harry Met Sally indulgence, and hammers out a resolution… All while drinking Basil Hayden Dark Rye whiskey. Check out Juliette's top 5 bourbon video Top 5 Youtube Video

Nov 19, 201731 min

Ep 115Ep 115 - The town crank, accidental chaos, and neighbor retaliation

E

On this episode, Juliette does preemptive damage control, enters the laboratory, explains a weird neon glow, contemplates best brain time, gets interrogated, meets the neighbors, launches a counterattack, calls the band, and revels in the Hokey Pokey… all while drinking Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit bourbon.

Nov 12, 201727 min

Ep 114Ep 114 - Possum problems, poisonous dating, and a green-tinted Adonis

E

On this episode, Juliette recovers from a woodland weekend, feels edgy, hears aggressive scratching, finds a dirty scavenging rodent, witnesses boozy genius, rolls away, manipulates Adonis, makes chicken parm, longs for a plunger, debates poison clean-up and considers a reassuring hug… All while drinking Barrell Bourbon batch 5.

Nov 5, 201727 min

Ep 113Ep 113 - Cemetery surprises, voodoo rituals, and a Crazytown Halloween adventure

E

On this episode, Juliette visits St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, finds uncommon energy, leaves something behind, ups her bet, contemplates sexy cards, redefines trick or treating, engages in childish behavior, gets lost with Crazytown and heckles a potential murderer… All while drinking Michter's single barrel rye whiskey.

Oct 29, 201730 min

Ep 112Ep 112 - Facing fears, the butterfly effect, and introducing Catnip

E

On this episode, Juliette identifies her biggest fear, finds a mass of hair, fends off jointed legs, visits a house of winged horrors, introduces Catnip, receives manhandled gifts. avoids grimy fingertips, and blows her nose... all while drinking Rabbit Hole sherry cask bourbon

Oct 22, 201727 min

Ep 111Ep 111 - Nastygrams, the devil's china, and Ouija board fears

E

On this episode, Juliette receives a nastygram, wishes for a plague of frogs, recounts a book tour failure, angers wingnuts, is dismissed by a hobgoblin, feels satisfied, ignores a request, finds a Ouija board, contemplates dead things, fears The Exorcist, and channels white light… all while drinking Noah's Mill small batch bourbon.

Oct 15, 201727 min

Ep 110Ep 110 - A Playboy tribute, going natural, and contested fire

E

On this episode, Juliette has total sensory recall, layers her neons, discovers a box of unexpected treasure, licks her fingers, raises a glass to Hugh Hefner, tells a two-sided story, takes abysmal steps, hears a whoosh of gas, contemplates oozing wax, and reveals scorch marks... all while drinking Willet Pot Still Reserve Bourbon.

Oct 8, 201729 min

Ep 109Ep 109 - Word thieves, broken promises, and clown fear

E

On this episode, Juliette fields an unwanted invitation, puts words on paper, meets a blonde competitor, unleashes a smear campaign, shuts down a thief, contemplates clowns, remembers Bozo, deals with judgment, develops skills, engages in a dating game, and stuns a clown... all while drinking Michter's Small Batch Bourbon.

Oct 1, 201731 min

Ep 108Ep 108 - Interview with Jim Norton

E

On this special bonus interview episode, Juliette interviews Jim Norton. Jim is currently on his worldwide "Kneeling Room Only" tour. He also has a Netflix special currently airing "Mouthful of Shame." Jim is a comedian, broadcaster on SiriusXM, actor, and podcaster. Juliette learns the deepest, darkest tales thanks to fellow comedian and friend of the show, Bob Levy. Juliette also dips into a special reserve Town Branch rye on this show.

Sep 25, 201727 min

Ep 107Ep 107 - Sex shops, perverted beacons, and a golf cart getaway

E

On this episode, Juliette discovers an incongruous sex shop, examines a dirty aquarium, works on the seedy side of sleaze, caters to creeps, watches the PT Barnum of sex toys, creates a false identity, avoids death by antlers, and combats a tragic folk act... all while drinking Brixton Mash Destroyer bourbon and rum hybrid.

Sep 17, 201729 min

Ep 106Ep 106 - Maniacal mechanic, Loopy relationships, and the death of Jon Bon Jovi

E

On this episode, Juliette ignores sage advice, finds a non-rapey spot to park, introduces you to Loopy, discusses a one-dimensional relationship, and ultimately kills Jon Bon Jovi... all while drinking 23-year-old Rhetoric bourbon.

Sep 10, 201724 min

Ep 105Ep 105 - Back to school, perfect failure, and first times

E

On this back to school special, Juliette discusses her firsts, has certain expectations, admits her lack of smarts, serenades her class, writes a fable, earns her grade, reveals her musical education, interviews Drummer Boy, resorts to subterfuge, loses more than her mind, and learns a harsh lesson… all while drinking (and LOVING) Redemption Wheated Bourbon.

Sep 3, 201729 min

Ep 104Ep 104 - Ice expeditions, speakeasy error, and a Russian West Side Story

E

On this episode, Juliette visits her own Overlook, admires gilding, encounters a crossroad of doom, sees the other side, rides down fast, smells something burning, knows where to drink well, tangles with potential mobsters, does the jitterbug, and plays dame to a Russian West Side Story… all while drinking Four Roses Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Aug 27, 201727 min

Ep 103Ep 103 - Balcony negotiations, bad party ideas, and Butterbean

E

On this episode, Juliette encounters travel trouble, finds herself held captive, experiences a not-so-helpful assistant, does a bit of barking, debates jumping overboard, finds a few pesky poltergeist, relates her first drunk, abuses her freedom, swills beer, meets Butterbean, and is rescued from an unhinged jaw … All while drinking Barrell Whiskey Batch 001.

Aug 20, 201727 min

Ep 102Ep 102 - The Best of Stories - New Orleans special

E

On this best of episode, Juliette shares her favorite past stories about New Orleans, including Paxton's great love, the Red Dress Run, Bourbon Street brawling, and doing a bang bang, plus a bonus outtake of her conversation with actor Eric Roberts... all while drinking a sazerac.

Aug 13, 201726 min

Ep 101Ep 101 - Wrecking balls, parking rebellion, and a silk-clad demon

E

On this episode, Juliette watches a community break down, is forced to get involved, raises the red flag, battles The Commando, leads a parade, is visited by a demon, longs for manatees, makes a mess of things, spars with a wedding wench, and remains married… All while drinking Joseph Magnus bourbon.

Aug 6, 201727 min

Ep 100Ep 100 - Unspeakable stories, funeral fun, and switchblade corsets

E

On this episode, Juliette shares two unspeakable stories she never thought she'd tell, finds a ball of contradictions, goes on a pity date, explores manners, urns a break-up, makes a confession, starts a new summer job, attends a bachelor party gone wrong, and dodges a trident … all while drinking Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask bourbon. Happy 100, y'all!

Jul 30, 201731 min

Ep 99Ep 99 - Crawfish chaos, perverted genius, and Crazytown bingo

E

On this episode, Juliette battles a new kind of monster, gets a box of dirty little lobsters, cooks up catastrophe, revisits a bayou, seeks out the criminal element, is disappointed by a carnival, invites Crazytown over, finds a treasure trove of sex toys, and redefines bingo … all while drinking Knob Creek Single Barrel Binny's Private Select bourbon batch #4782C.

Jul 23, 201728 min

Ep 98Ep 98 - Thunder drinking, security issues, and stripper scissor kicks

E

On this episode, Juliette finds a good storm, makes unlikely friends, gets unruly in Disney World, is treated to a police escort, evades zip ties, mourns the loss of The Gem, takes her guy to a strip club, contemplates roofies, participates in stripper MMA, and dismisses lacking menu items … all while drinking Makers Mark Private Select Binny's Beverage Depot choice #5.

Jul 16, 201725 min

Ep 97Ep 97 - Clubhouse demolition, the Unicorn Couple, and a charades nightmare

E

On this episode, Juliette survives Michigan, discovers the Howler Monkey bar, contemplates construction, makes a good partner in crime, stocks up on summertime goodies, finds a new clubhouse, divides the world, meets the Unicorn Couple, steps in it, cracks a crusty code, engages in charades, and treasures her friendships … all while drinking WhistlePig Rye Whiskey.

Jul 9, 201725 min

Ep 96EP 96 - Dirty secrets, squirrel wars, and the tale of fire island

E

On this episode, Juliette gets into some relationship baggage, shows off a tacky monument, is failed by magic elves, gets given away, avoids jail time, dodges a storm of walnuts, find bloody bits, watches fireworks, and ends a family tradition in flames… all while drinking Town Branch bourbon whiskey. This episode is dedicated to Juliette's dad, who knows the value of a good story.

Jul 2, 201727 min

Ep 95Ep 95 - Summer love, deer urine, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

E

On this episode, Juliette revels in summer loving, reveals her stunted standards, rides off in a white '78 Camaro, takes a stand against injustice, finds herself elbow-deep in deer urine, learns a lesson, gets lost on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, winds up in the land of make believe, and investigates suspicious file cabinets … All while drinking Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey.

Jun 25, 201730 min

Ep 94Ep 94 - Interview with Lea Thompson and Jim Hemphill

On this interview episode, Juliette is joined by actress Lea Thompson. They discuss some of her recent projects, including movies The Trouble with the Truth and The Year of Spectacular Men. Lea also talks about making the transition from acting to directing and gives insight into movies like Back To the Future and Howard the Duck. In a bonus second interview, Juliette is joined by director and film journalist Jim Hemphill to talk behind-the-scenes moments in The Trouble with the Truth and more. Bourbon of choice is Orphan Barrel Barterhouse.

Jun 17, 201751 min

Ep 93Ep 93 - Suburban games, goose venom, and introducing The Dreamcatcher

E

On this episode, Juliette trades her driveway for a rooftop, gets a four-hour sangria buzz, plays a spirited game, confronts a gang of winged demons, introduces The Dreamcatcher, makes a terrible decision, bakes a cake for no one, sniffs around the wrong guy, and gets into her own mess… all while drinking Jefferson's Ridiculously Small Batch Bourbon.

Jun 11, 201727 min

Ep 92Ep 92 - 7 shelves of crazy, flashing panties, and 144 condoms

E

On this episode, Juliette delves into her collection of nonsense, unleashes a tidal wave of insanity, reveals her first crush, gets picked last, does her damage, jumps through skill test hoops, visits hallowed Hollywood, meets a vampire call girl, and debates her career options … All while drinking Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Jun 4, 201731 min

Ep 91Ep 91 - Trash battle, girl-on-girl crime, and introducing Danger Zone

E

On this episode, Juliette submits to your wellness checks, flames a tortilla, endangers her guy, allows trash to pile up, attracts the attention of beady eyes, visits a landfill, introduces Danger Zone, lives in a dingbat, dreads her doorstep, and shudders at pink lemonade Snapple… All while drinking Orphan Barrel Forged Oak 15-year bourbon

May 28, 201726 min

Ep 90Ep 90 - Above the law, bacteria coupons, and dinner with Jerry Lewis

E

On this episode, Juliette takes her little red wagon out of hibernation, sees flashing red lights, attempts innocence, learns the worth of Rosie, takes her chances on steak, watches appetizers slither, and enjoys the company of Jerry Lewis ... all while drinking Bernheim Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey.

May 21, 201723 min

Ep 89Ep 89 - Behind the velvet rope, faking it, and The Closer

E

On this episode, Juliette dives head first into festival season, shares the value of quality toilet paper, drinks her way backstage, contemplates drummers, tours the midwest with a national act, heeds the advice of a famous singer, and introduces The Closer ... all while drinking Bib & Tucker bourbon.

May 14, 201724 min

Ep 88Ep 88 - An arranged marriage, building an ark, and burning down the house

E

On this episode, Juliette realizes she is lacking in certain areas, beats boredom in creative ways, finds unusual uses for a garbage bag, falls victim to the rain, heads down to the basement, taunts lightning, experiences Tesla coil chaos, and conceals a fire … all while drinking Barrell Bourbon Batch 11.

May 7, 201722 min

Ep 87Ep 87 - House rules, victory frogs, and hillbilly medicine

E

On this episode, Juliette establishes the rules of the house, encounters a writing nightmare, vacuums naked, rejects Kermit, connects with her garage, admits a medical fear, laughs off chest pains, watches a disturbing game of kickball, realizes she won't be resuscitated, and performs driveway surgery … All while drinking Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select.

Apr 30, 201723 min

Ep 86Ep 86 - The Pick-Up Artist, champagne compliments, and a topless revolution

E

On this episode, Juliette assimilates into reality after Aruba, heads to 22 happy hours, examines The Pick-Up Artist, sees a failed Vaudeville routine, teaches a lesson, celebrates a purse thumping, relishes adult-only advantages, is interrupted by an obnoxious parade, allows karma to do the job, and inspires a topless revolution… All while drinking Redemption Bourbon Whiskey.

Apr 23, 201723 min

Ep 85Ep 85 - A Little Red Wagon, Etiquette Lessons, and The Locksmith

E

On this episode, Juliette reveals her impractical relationship with her car, finds trouble at the gas station, gets all screwed up, dirties her knees, defends chivalry to a crippled conclusion, introduces The Locksmith, has many firsts, attempts a five-step recovery program, and gets over it… all while drinking Copper Fiddle bourbon whiskey.

Apr 15, 201722 min

Ep 84Ep 84 - The Best of Stories - Part 1 2017

E

On this best of episode, Juliette shares two of her favorite stories from previous episodes. In the first story, she confronts a real-life Heisenberg in Aruba and needs to make a hasty getaway. The second story is an epic Easter tale of bullies, bunnies and brutal truth. The drink of choice on this episode is Smooth Ambler Contradiction bourbon whiskey.

Apr 2, 201735 min

Ep 83Ep 83 - Heated words, cockroach races, and a Lithuanian curse

E

On this episode, Juliette comes to terms with an unfortunate reality, engages in word play, loses big, wrangles a Madagascar hissing cockroach, quotes Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, admits her roots, introduces The Harpy, and reveals a centuries-old curse… All while drinking David Nicholson Reserve bourbon.

Mar 26, 201722 min

Ep 82Ep 82 - A new low, a happy trigger finger, and relationship restitution

E

On this episode, Juliette gets a head start on drinking, experiences a shocking surprise, uses a Myth Busters argument, engages in a stare-down, takes matters into her own hands, unleashes chemical fury, calls a new number, debates bad decisions, introduces Wally Wrong Turn, experiences a direct sales nightmare, gets stuck with the bill, and finally heads in the right direction ... All while drinking Clyde May's straight bourbon whiskey.

Mar 19, 201724 min

Ep 81Ep 81 - Animal magnetism, dumpster fires, and faking a wedding

E

On this episode, Juliette wanders down a pier, witnesses a winged eclipse, takes her chances with a refrigerator carton, gets carried away, issues a death stare, is asked an uncomfortable question, counters a rumor, and acts on her fake wedding checklist … All while drinking A.D. Laws bourbon.

Mar 12, 201723 min

Ep 80Ep 80 - T-shirt crusades, corporate crashing, and a dance-off stand-off

E

On this episode, Juliette faces off with a cannon, loses dining privileges, sells out to a cookie, visits a former Playboy club, pays for free drinks the hard way, enjoys fondue, and offers tips on how to crash a corporate event … All while drinking Whiskey Acres rye whiskey.

Mar 5, 201724 min

Ep 79Ep 79 - Interview with Nick Di Paolo

E

On this episode, Juliette is joined by comedian, actor, and writer Nick Di Paolo. They discuss the politics of comedy, how audiences have changed over time, the way comedy has evolved, Nick's podcast and new comedy special Inflammatory, his work with Chris Rock and writing for the Oscars ©A.M.P.A.S.®, as well as acting with Robert De Niro in the movie The Comedian.

Feb 26, 201736 min

Ep 78Ep 78 - Kissing curmudgeon, an office tramp, and visiting Camp Crazytown

E

On this episode, Juliette confronts a curmudgeon, wonders if there are worse things she could do, declines an invitation, fails the test of friendship, partners with Crazytown, loses underage cargo, and gives in to paramedics… all while eschewing Beer Barrel Bourbon in favor of 1792 small batch bourbon.

Feb 19, 201726 min

Ep 77Ep 77 - Interview with Mike Rowe

On this special interview episode, Juliette is joined by TV host and trade activist Mike Rowe. Often referred to as "the dirtiest man on TV," Mike has traveled the country as host of "Dirty Jobs" on the Discovery Channel and "Somebody's Gotta Do It" on CNN. He is the narrator for shows like "Deadliest Catch" and "American Chopper." Juliette and Mike discuss the lessons he learned on television, the country's relationship with work, and the scholarships available through the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. Mike also shares an "unwritable" story about his podcast and explains his case of mistaken identity with Metallica.

Feb 12, 201725 min

Ep 76Ep 76 - The dream interview, touching rock royalty, and a Valentine flop

E

On this episode, Juliette celebrates her birthday, slugs it out, scores the one interview, dashes her own dreams, gets a second chance, violates the inner sanctum, dismisses chocolate wisdom, and sends an e-card with not-so-nice intentions... all while drinking Sazerac Rye whiskey.

Feb 5, 201723 min

Ep 75 - Rock lobster, hipster heckler, and a Nashville mic drop

E

On this episode, Juliette ventures to the Illinois-Wisconsin border, checks off cover band mistakes, appreciates a good dive, discovers the holy grail of bar entertainment, parts a crowd, hits a Nashville karaoke bar, meets her nemesis, channels Dolly Parton, and finds herself in a roast … All while drinking Russell's Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon.

Jan 29, 201723 min

Ep 74 - Interview with Richard Young - The Kentucky Headhunters

On this interview episode, Juliette talks with Richard Young, guitarist and vocalist of The Kentucky Headhunters. This Grammy- and CMA-winning band is known for their blend of honky-tonk, blues, and southern rock, and have just released their 12th album, On Safari. Richard and Juliette talk candidly about the band's roots and the importance of family, and how both play an important role in creating music. Plus, don't miss Richard's secret recipe for Mexican hamburgers! Juliette's drink of choice is Backbone bourbon.

Jan 22, 201745 min

Ep 73 - Poking crazy, hottie exploitation, and a ride to die for

E

On this episode, Juliette employs household survival skills, confronts a Yeti, finds what she's been missing, introduces Crazytown, crashes backstage, and hitches a rocking ride to her own demise … All while drinking Blood Oath Pact 2 bourbon.

Jan 15, 201726 min

Ep 72 - A circus fetish, tethered wrists, and a pizza box will

E

On this episode, Juliette admits to a fetish, finds transportation to Oz, channels Zelda Fitzgerald, underestimates dimension, has security issues, ignores a call for help, and discovers the impact of five hours… All while drinking Rough Rider bourbon whiskey.

Jan 8, 201719 min

Ep 71 - The Best of Interviews - Part II 2016

E

On this best-of interview episode, Juliette revisits her conversations with Eric Roberts, Steve McGrew, TG Sheppard, Charlie Daniels, Bob Levy, Chuck Negron, Ed Begley Jr., and Don McLean. This episode includes unheard and extended clips! Juliette's drink of choice is Segura Viudas Spanish sparkling wine.

Dec 31, 201628 min

Ep 70 - Letter writing magic and the story of the Christmas Shrew

E

On this very merry episode, Juliette digs through her podcast archives to share two best-of holiday stories. From episode 19, you'll hear a heart-throbbing experience, awkward pencils, and a not-so serial killer response. From episode 17, you'll hear how holiday legends are made with the tale of the Christmas Shrew. Juliette's bourbon of choice for this Christmas episode is Yellowstone Select bourbon whiskey.

Dec 25, 201619 min

Ep 69 - A towering inferno, safety dance, and the Warden's last meal

E

On this episode, Juliette combats hibernation with delusion, gets cozy with fire, is mocked by shrimp, explores the boundaries of good taste, and escapes The Warden … all while drinking Barrell Bourbon Batch 009.

Dec 18, 201621 min

Ep 68 - Driven to drink, bathroom savagery, and a Christmas pee cup tale

E

On this episode, Juliette ponders bathroom etiquette, hunts down errant high heels, questions the weight of revenge, is visited by a dubious elf, sits on a new throne and explores unconventional holiday traditions … All while drinking Breckenridge bourbon.

Dec 11, 201615 min