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Ep 67 - Interview with Eric Roberts and Ethan Marten

On this episode, Juliette speaks with actor Eric Roberts about his prolific career and iconic performances in The Pope of Greenwich Village, Star 80, and The Dark Knight. They also discuss his role in the independent film Eyes of the Roshi. Bonus interview: Juliette is joined by producer and actor Ethan Marten to discuss the making of Eyes of the Roshi. There are great stories told by both Eric and Ethan about Sylvester Stallone, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Moe Howard, and many more ... all while Juliette drinks Booker's bourbon.

Dec 3, 201639 min

Ep 66 - Homemade chloroform, ankle-biters and avocados, and dead intentions

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On this episode, Juliette breaks out her favorite holiday recipe, realizes her social expiration date is up, makes an angry basket, and witnesses a real-life turkey drop... all while drinking Wathen's Single Barrel Kentucky Bourbon.

Nov 27, 201621 min

Ep 65 - Mistake in the mountains, strip club follies, and three big lies

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On this episode, Juliette finds her way to Colorado, experiences Denver the hard way, recalls a near mugging in San Francisco, and reveals three big lies that broke more than her dignity … All while drinking Stranahan's single malt Colorado whiskey.

Nov 20, 201618 min

Ep 64 - Stooges, flaming salmon, and a bet on the Jackass

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On this episode, Juliette attempts to understand The Three Stooges, survives a great glue slick, watches her guy go up in flames, visits a Midwest casino, and settles an old score with The Jackass … All while drinking Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22-year bourbon whiskey.

Nov 13, 201623 min

Ep 63 - You've got a friend in me, technicolor barf, and the Pinball Wizard finale

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On this episode, Juliette discusses the difficulties in making friends, losing a new friend to liquor, and reasons why old friends make the best cell mates... all while taking down the Pinball Wizard and drinking Filibuster bourbon

Nov 6, 201621 min

Ep 62 - Interview with Ed Begley Jr and Scott Harris

On this episode, Ed Begley Jr. discusses his career as an actor, from his role on St. Elsewhere to his parts in Christopher Guest movies like Best In Show, Spinal Tap, and the new Netflix release, Mascots. He also delves into his passion for environmentalism, offers simple tips for a more green life, and talks about his new sustainable home. BONUS interview: Juliette sits down with Scott Harris of Building Construction Group to get a full story on what went into building a net zero, LEED platinum certified home.

Oct 30, 201650 min

Ep 61 - Scary tales, a wild beast, and blood on white vinyl

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On this Halloween episode, Juliette experiences the real-life horror of Las Vegas flashing, severed limb clauses, an obstinate carny, sadistic skin punching, and a questionable blonde named Clarissa … All while drinking Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage bourbon.

Oct 23, 201622 min

Ep 60 - Interview with Don McLean

Juliette is joined by singer-songwriter Don McLean on this interview episode. Don discusses the 45th anniversary of his iconic song, American Pie; recalls the turbulence of the 60s; and considers the changing landscape of music, society, and politics. Drink of choice: Jefferson's Rye Whiskey.

Oct 16, 201631 min

Ep 59 - People suck, the dickhead spectrum, and the Pinball Wizard

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On this episode, Juliette's driveway drinking is interrupted by a four-legged intruder, people generally suck, the dickhead spectrum gets heavy, layers are shed, and a weekend getaway goes south thanks to dragon's breath coffee and the Pinball Wizard. Drink of choice is Henry McKenna 10-year bourbon.

Oct 9, 201622 min

Ep 58 - Nobody likes a bully, naughty bacon, and victimized by fitness

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On this episode, Juliette combats bullying, shops for hillbilly treasures, locks eyes with a retail Nazi, throws out a few slugs, appreciates hedonism, evaluates her blood-alcohol content, and steps out with a whole new sweaty funk … All while drinking Belle Meade bourbon. As mentioned in this episode: http://stompoutbullying.org

Oct 2, 201621 min

Ep 57 - Horrors of Hollywood, drunken super powers, and a stingray incident

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On this episode, Juliette realizes when she is not at her best, falls victim to the rainbow connection, details the horrors of Hollywood, finds a funky sandwich, discovers her guy has super powers, and has a stingray incident ... all while drinking Town Branch rye whiskey.

Sep 25, 201622 min

Ep 56 - The Country Legends Episode

Three legendary country artists come together for this interview episode: TG Sheppard, Janie Fricke, and Joey Canyon. From stories about Elvis to singing with George Jones and Lynn Anderson, this episode showcases the best of traditional country music and how Joey Canyon is bringing it back to the mainstream with his cable series The Joey Canyon Show. This episode is best enjoyed with a glass of whiskey. Juliette's "unconventional" choice is Clyde May's Alabama-stlyle whiskey.

Sep 18, 201646 min

Ep 55 - Driveway drinking, an imp bearing gifts, and a drug fueled exorcism

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On this episode, Juliette celebrates bourbon heritage month by telling the story of an unfortunate driveway drinking episode, dismisses a neighborhood imp, regrets giving away her phone number, and experiences a drug addled exorcism... all while drinking Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Sep 11, 201618 min

Ep 54 - Emergency bourbon, hipster hellholes, and a magical disaster

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Juliette gets extra feisty on this episode and objects to a hipster bar, breaks out her emergency bourbon, gets sucked into a furry throng, respects the alligator, and calculates girl math in attempt to prevent a magical disaster ... All while drinking Old Weller Antique bourbon.

Sep 4, 201618 min

Ep 53 - Pulling a Jan Brady, the Suckerfish, and a run-in with The Law

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On this back to school-inspired episode, Juliette recalls the horrific consequences of a bad first kiss, creates a fake boyfriend, longs to be a part of the cool crowd, and takes shortcut to delinquency … All while drinking Widow Jane bourbon whiskey.

Aug 28, 201617 min

Ep 52 - The Unwritable Rant 1 yr Anniversary. The count, club foot, and a freakshow of love

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It's the one-year anniversary of The Unwritable Rant! Juliette celebrates with her favorite bourbon from the past year, meets The Count, ponders a penetrating question, goes on a joyride, and revels in magical healing powers. Bonus outtakes and bloopers prove Juliette isn't as ladylike as she'd like to think.

Aug 21, 201623 min

Ep 51 - Interview with "The Reverend" Bob Levy

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Legendary comic Reverend Bob Levy joins host Juliette Miranda to discuss his 25-year career in broadcasting and comedy. Levy is known for his work with Howard Stern, as co-host on the Miserable Men show, and regular guest on the Opie & Anthony show. He currently hosts The Bob Levy show on the Radio Misfits network. Listen closely to this interview, you may just hear the spark of a genius – or insane – idea... all while drinking Wild Turkey.

Aug 14, 201642 min

Ep 50 - Interview with Charlie Daniels

Country music legend Charlie Daniels joins host Juliette Miranda to discuss the Million Mile Reflections exhibition, being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bob Dylan, his new cowboy-inspired album, and the latest news on his book. Juliette's drink of choice: Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select.

Aug 7, 201619 min

Ep 49 - Sweet revenge, the Nashville incident, and a scorpion named Bill

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On this episode, Juliette find an unlikely surprise in a Tiffany box, learns sociopathic tendencies, and takes on Nashville the hard way... All while drinking a Paloma cocktail.

Jul 31, 201621 min

Ep 48 - Bloody produce, anagram mischief, and a neighborhood gone feral

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Juliette tests her culinary skills, hotwires a curling iron, puts Scrabble skills to mischievous use, and watches her town hit the brink of insanity… All while drinking Angel's Envy bourbon.

Jul 24, 201619 min

Ep 47 - Harbingers, cheese, truck stop chicken, and almost dying on a beach

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On this episode, Juliette identifies a harbinger, knows her cheese, visits a truck stop, buys fireworks from a carny, and almost dies on a beach ... All while drinking Elijah Craig small batch bourbon.

Jul 17, 201620 min

Ep 46 - Interview with Chuck Negron

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On this episode, Juliette speaks with rock legend Chuck Negron. Chuck discusses his current tour and album, the ups and downs of Three Dog Night, his battle with drugs and living clean for 25 years, and shares stories he admits have never been told before.

Jul 10, 201648 min

Ep 45 - The best of The Unwritable Rant interviews

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On this special episode, Juliette shares her favorite clips of celebrity interviews, stories behind the interviews, archived segments never heard before, and some behind the scenes talk with the guests.

Jul 3, 201642 min

Ep 44 - Neighbor stalking, explosive behavior, and tequila

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On this episode, Juliette reveals who won the creepy neighbor bet and why and celebrates the 4th of July early with pyrotechnic mayhem, all while drinking Corazon Blanco tequila.

Jun 26, 201619 min

Ep 43 - Twitter saving, the return of Jackass, and giving until it hurts

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On this episode, Juliette gets saved on Twitter, goes to a strip club with Jackass on her birthday, and has a charity fail, all while drinking Jim Beam Jacob's Ghost moonshine.

Jun 19, 201624 min

Ep 42 - New Orleans, a local legend, and ghosts are real

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On this episode, Juliette heads to New Orleans, visits a dive bar, shares the legend of NOLA's greatest love story, and encounters a few ghosts, all while drinking an Irish Spring cocktail with Jameson whiskey.

Jun 12, 201618 min

Ep 41 - Interview with Phil Vassar

On this episode, Juliette speaks with country music singer/songwriter Phil Vassar. Phil discusses his new web series, "Songs From the Cellar," talks about his American Soul tour, and offers insight into his new album and the current state of country music. This interview is all about #NoPHILter!

Jun 5, 201626 min

Ep 40 - Bad driving, mushy goo, and street fighting in New Orleans

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On this episode, Juliette lives up to the stereotype "bad female driver," discovers a pool of mushy goo, and finds herself in the middle of a New Orleans bar fight, all while drinking Ragtime Rye whiskey (though what she really wanted was a Vieix Carre).

May 29, 201622 min

Ep 39 - Interview with Bobby Slayton

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On this episode, Juliette talks with Bobby Slayton. Known as the Pitbull of Comedy, Bobby has been performing stand-up for 40 years. He discusses his start in comedy, the influence of comedians like Richard Lewis and Robert Klein, and his role in the new Woody Allen show for Amazon.

May 21, 201637 min

Ep 38 - Interview with Steve "Mudflap" McGrew

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On this episode, Juliette talks to comedian Steve "Mudflap" McGrew. The hellbent southern gent has being doing stand-up for more than 30 years, and shares his experiences breaking into comedy, touring as the opener for Dolly Parton, working in radio, and his views on the current state of country music and comedy.

May 15, 201636 min

Ep 37 - Love bites, a Jedi recital, and cover band tips

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On this episode, Juliette sinks her teeth into love, meets a young Jedi, learns piano the hard way, and gives cover bands some helpful tips.

May 7, 201617 min

Ep 36 - Internet dating, Bird Man, and creepy vs friendly

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On this episode, Juliette meets the Bird Man, shares the horrors of internet dating, and needs your help determining if her new neighbor is creepy or friendly, all while drinking Bacardi 8 Year Reserve rum.

May 1, 201622 min

Ep 35 - Interview with Lloyd Kaufman

Juliette interviews iconic independent film maker Lloyd Kaufman. Lloyd discusses his 40-plus years in the film industry, his classic movies, upcoming releases, the various careers he launched at Troma, and so much more.

Apr 24, 201633 min

Ep 34 - Aruba, drink shaming, and the drug lord

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On this episode of The Unwritable Rant, Juliette gripes about being drink shamed in Aruba, offers five easy steps on how to talk to your local drug lord and live to tell about it, and reviews horror movie The Boy, all while drinking an Aruba Don cocktail made with Maker's Mark bourbon.

Apr 17, 201620 min

Ep 33 - Interview with Kristin Newman

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Juliette Miranda interviews television writer Kristin Newman. Kristin discusses taking over as showrunner for the ABC TV series "The Muppets," and tells great stories about Willie Nelson, Jack White, and why Miss Piggy's trip to Argentina was so poignant. She also details her travel memoir, "What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding."

Apr 10, 201639 min

Ep 32 - Interview with Ari Shaffir

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In this interview episode, Juliette Miranda talks to comedian Ari Shaffir. Ari discusses his Comedy Central show "This is Not Happening," breaking his ankle, comedy in the UK, and teaches Juliette the proper way to do mushrooms, all while she enjoys a glass of Johnnie Walker Platinum scotch.

Mar 31, 201638 min

Ep 31 - Passion of the Bunny and Jefferson's Ocean bourbon

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On this episode of The Unwritable Rant, Juliette tells a regrettable bunny story for Easter, exacts revenge on bullies, and reviews the Netflix show Flaked, all while drinking Jefferson's Ocean bourbon.

Mar 26, 201625 min

Ep 30 - Interview with Sara Karloff

Juliette interviews Sara Karloff, daughter of iconic actor Boris Karloff. Sara recounts stories of her father's years in Hollywood, his relationship with Bela Lugosi, what he did with his Grammy, and so much more.

Mar 20, 201626 min

Ep 29 - Jamaica gone wrong, nature is not my friend, and Sailor Jerry rum

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On this episode of The Unwritable Rant, Juliette rants about a trip to Jamaica gone wrong and the times nature has tried to kill her, and reviews the movie The Witch, all while drinking a somewhat confusing mojito with Sailor Jerry rum.

Mar 13, 201627 min

Ep 28 - Interview with Rain Pryor

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This week, Juliette interviews Rain Pryor. Rain is an actress, singer, comedienne, and daughter of the late comedian Richard Pryor. She discusses her memoir "Jokes My Father Never Taught Me," one-woman show "Fried Chicken & Latkes," time on the TV show "Head of the Class," and her father and family.

Mar 5, 201620 min

Ep 27 - Interview with Michael Price

Juliette Miranda enjoys a glass of Booker's bourbon while interviewing the Emmy award-winning writer Michael Price. Michael discusses the characters, cannon, and craft of "The Simpsons," "LEGO Star Wars,"and "F is for Family."

Feb 27, 201625 min

Ep 26 - ACM Awards and cocktail culture with special guests Shaker & Spoon

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On this episode of The Unwritable Rant, Juliette talks cocktails with Shaker & Spoon and rants about misadventures in Chicago, the ACM award nominations, and taking a cab versus Uber. Plus, don't miss your chance for 10% off an order with Shaker & Spoon. Click the Shaker & Spoon icon on www.theunwritablerant.com for details.

Feb 20, 201630 min

Ep 25 - Interview with Anthony Cumia

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Juliette shares a special Valentine's Day episode featuring an interview with broadcast legend, Anthony Cumia. Anthony shares his views on freedom of speech, the future of broadcasting and so much more.

Feb 14, 201626 min

Ep 24 - Interview with Robert "Mike Damone" Romanus

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Juliette interviews Robert Romanus about Fast Times at Ridgemont High, teaching, music and more, all while doing ice tea (and bourbon)

Feb 6, 201625 min

Ep 23 - Teenage vices, turning 40, and St. George absinthe

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Juliette rants about teenage vices, turning 40, hating the phone, and John Cusack, all while drinking St. George absinthe.

Jan 27, 201630 min

Ep 22 - Interview with Haley Reinhart

Juliette interviews Haley Reinhart, American Idol alum, singer, songwriter, and voiceover artist. Drink of choice is Bilberry Black Hearts Gin from Journeyman Distillery

Jan 23, 201620 min

Ep 21 - Celebrity deaths, meeting Linda Blair, Oscar nominations, and Jack Daniels

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Juliette rants about celebrity deaths, meeting Linda Blair, and the recent Oscar nominations, all while drinking Jack Daniels and Coke.

Jan 13, 201629 min

Ep 20 - Ash vs The Evil Dead, crappy L.A. jobs, and Bone Snapper Rye whiskey

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Juliette rants about crappy L.A. jobs, adult acne, watching Ash vs. The Evil Dead, new horror movies, and missing New Orleans, all while drinking Bone Snapper Rye whiskey.

Jan 8, 201631 min

Ep 19 - The Hateful Eight, almost killing Steven Spielberg, and Russell's Reserve bourbon

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Juliette rants about Quentin Tarantino, new disturbing trends in restaurants, Chi-town Rising, and almost killing Steven Spielberg, all while drinking Russell's Reserve 10 year old bourbon.

Jan 2, 201630 min

Ep 18 - Interview with author and adult film star, Lisa Ann

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Juliette interviews Lisa Ann, adult film star, SiriusXM radio personality, and author. Lisa Ann talks about her journey from being the #1 adult film star to retirement and her start in satellite radio.

Dec 21, 201543 min