Podcast Episode 20: Big Gay Episode

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Addi

The big gay episode with the big gay man! Mike Buzzelli comes by to talk marriage equality and Pride weekend.

Intro 00:00
If you review me on iTunes (or my podcast page), I’ll read your review on an episode. Promise! And don’t forget to check out our awesome/funny sponsors!

Pod Pourri 06:38
Mike is a HUMAN BEING FIRST, you guys. Then some combination of gay/writer/comic after that. We explore Mike’s background with comedy and marriage equality, and OF COURSE sing the praises of Pittsburgh’s thriving comedy scene. And you can buy Mike’s book on Amazon!

Games People Play 45:23
Eh, two out of three ain’t bad. Mike makes up for a missed question by schooling me on what I thought was the hardest one!

Outro 56:05
You can find Mike on Twitter (more easily than he can find himself, apparently) and Facebook. To support marriage equality close to home, check out equalitypa.org. You can also find that killer Arcade Comedy Theater Pride lineup on their site, and visit www.pittsburghpride.org for this year’s Pittsburgh Pride events!

And remember, you can get podcast extras on our Facebook page!

Podcast Episode 19: Who’s Your Daddy?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Addi

John Hancock and Joshua Patton join me to talk about having dads, being dads, and our favorite fictional fathers for this special Father’s Day episode!

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Intro 00:00
If you review me on iTunes, I’ll read your review on an episode. Promise! And don’t forget to check out our awesome/funny sponsors!

Pod Pourri 06:25
From fart clouds to fear of royal fuckups, John and Joshua tell me all about why being a dad is awesome/terrifying.

Facebook Says 44:21
Sometimes your dad does something sweet like send you peanut butter at college. And sometimes he scars you for life by shaving off all his facial hair.

Games People Play 53:58
Dad themed trivia!

Outro 01:00:20
Check out www.joshuampatton.com and @joshuampatton! John Hancock will be your friend on facebook if you ask nicely.

And remember, you can get podcast extras on our Facebook page!

Podcast Episode 18: Karaoke Junkies

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Addi

Two singers and a DJ explore the strange and often hilarious entertainment phenomenon that is karaoke.

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Intro 00:00
If you review me on iTunes, I’ll read your review on an episode. Promise! And don’t forget to check out our awesome/funny sponsors!

Pod Pourri 08:28
Eric and I recount our most favorite karaoke tales. Moats airs out all his dirty karaoke laundry. By the way, check out Bev n Bob music. You’ll thank us.

Facebook Says 57:33
I would love nothing more than to do karaoke with you all. Moats suggests there’s a bell curve when it comes to drinking and karaoke. Let’s test that theory!

Outro 01:04:39
Moats is appearing in Taming of the Shrew on June 1-9 for Shakespeare in South Park. Eric is performing at Arcade on June 7 at 8pm and 10pm. Find these guys on Twitter too, at @eonhand and @seemyplay.

And remember, you can get podcast extras on our Facebook page!

Podcast Episode 17: Kennywood’s Open!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Addi

It’s amusement park season! Friend and roller coaster enthusiast Chris Webber joins me to nerd out over his love of coaster design and construction, and we toss some stomach-dropping listener stories into the mix.

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Intro 00:00
If you review me on iTunes, I’ll read your review on an episode. Promise! And don’t forget to check out our awesome/funny sponsors!

Pod Pourri 03:54
Chris explains his love affair with roller coasters, how things have evolved, and some of his best/worst experiences. He pretty much schools me on coaster culture. And in case you wondered, our beloved Kennywood has an excellent reputation!

Chris also gives some advice to fellow park visitors. And if you haven’t yet, please read the Action Park Wikipedia page. It will blow your mind, and your faith in humanity.

Facebook Says 36:48
Your stories made me miss Kennywood LIKE WHOA.

Games People Play 46:17
I ask Chris questions about Action Park, a death trap of an attraction in northern New Jersey.

Outro 01:00:40
Follow Chris on Twitter! You can also visit the forums and communities he mentioned. Nerds.

coasterforce.com
pointbuzz.com
coaster101.com

And remember, you can get podcast extras on our Facebook page!

Episode 16: Grown Man Business with Aaron Kleiber

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Addi

Actor and comedian Aaron Kleiber is the hardest working Pittsburgh-based comic I know. I finally had the chance to corner him and ask annoying questions about the biz. Tune in and you’ll find out why Aaron is one of my favorite funny people.

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Intro 00:00
Meet Aaron! And hear the reviews you lovely people have written! Also, don’t forget to check out our awesome/funny sponsors.

Pod Pourri 09:38
How the hell do you go from working day jobs to being a career entertainer? How does an improv background make you a better stand-up comic? Aaron answers these and many, many more of my obnoxious questions.

Games People Play 53:19
Religion & comedy themed trivia questions featuring Sam Kinison, Victoria Jackson, and a Christian mom comic you’ve probably never heard of!

Outro 01:04:44
Visit www.aaronkleiber.com to order your copy of Aaron’s fresh DVD. Keep your eyes peeled for an invitation to his DVD release party May 12. He’s also @aaronkleiber on Twitter and is doing a new “Watch It For You” series on the AaronKleiber YouTube Channel where he describes movies as he views them so that you don’t have to!

And don’t forget, you can get podcast extras on our Facebook page. Click below to visit and “Like” us!

Podcast Episode 15: The Self-Proclaimed Cool Guy

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Addi

Mark Hayward is a world champion yo-yoer, juggler, and self-proclaimed cool guy. From Pittsburgh’s Arcade Theater all the way to the Late Show with David Letterman, Mark brings us stories about the ups and downs of a professional variety performer.

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Intro 00:00
Mark and I are new friends thanks to Arcade Comedy, and they’re one of our sponsors so check them out! Act Classy is another new sponsor. Hilarious site, and they also have a podcast! By the way, don’t forget you can get Add It Up Podcast extras on our facebook page!

Pod Pourri 09:29
Mark tells us how he became a pro, what his best and worst gigs have been like, and something something math and yo-yos? We also sing the praises of his partner in crime, Jonathan Burns, and comic magicians Michael Kent and Lee Terbosic.

Facebook Says 53:35
I ask, Facebook delivers. Stupid stunts! Vague card tricks! School picture day?

Games People Play 59:07
More homespun trivia! I quiz Mark on Fireside Chats, yo-yos, and even himself. He at least gets one right…

Outro 01:04:28
Mark can be found on MarkHayward.net, facebook.com/markhaywardisawesome, and @markhayward on Twitter. I lost track of his web presence after that. Mark and Jonathan‘s next Fireside Chat is May 17 at Arcade Comedy Theater!

Got any questions for Mark? Post ‘em in the comments!

Podcast Episode 14: Prohibitchin’

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Addi

A drunk, an ex straight edge kid, and a teetotaler walk into a bar. Except it’s not a bar, it’s my basement studio, and we end up recording a whole podcast together. Do you have regrets from drinking and wish you could cut back? Or do you abstain because of your prudish upbringing? You can be a barfly on the wall for the entire conversation.

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Intro 00:00
- Doug is back! Milton is new!
- Thanks for the better title, Newt! I also loved “The Bourne Identiteetotal.”
- Don’t forget to check out our sponsors over at Arcade Comedy Theater!
- We have a new Facebook page! You should “Like” us.

Pod Pourri 04:23
- Doug talks drinking, Milton talks straight edge, and I admit to being a goody-goody.

Facebook Says 53:42
- New absurd jingle! I mean, really.
- I asked and you delivered, Facebook. Rug-burned boobs are a thing.

Games People Play 57:24
- Straight edge and teetotaling trivia! Which I completely made up!
- You might learn something. Please forgive us.

Outro 01:00:24
- I finally read some reviews on the air! You guys are too kind. And weird.
- These guys are on Twitter under @DJMuddy @rivalsanlendo!
- They’re also both on Instagram at @DJMuddy and @gamera138!
- My musical comedy duo Bait & Switch will be at Arcade Comedy Theater on Friday, April 19 for Fireside Chat with Mark & Jonathan, which is in late night talk show format!

Got any of your own drinking/teetotaler stories to share? Hit me up in the comments!

Podcast Episode 13: Born in a Small Town

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Addi

Were you born in a small town? The kind where everybody knows your name, and not in a happy “Cheers” kind of way? I chat with my new pal Chris Brown about growing up in what Wikipedia literally classifies as a “village.” Join us for this claustrophobic walk down memory lane.

Click here to listen on iTunes.

Intro 00:00
- My guest is Chris Brown! But not that Chris Brown! He’s tall. He draws stuff. He grew up in a small town. Aaaaand that’s all I know.
- As always, check out our sponsors over at Arcade Comedy Theater!
- While you’re at it, take a gander at the Toonseum!
- Some reviews are in, and I’ll be reading them on the next episode, good or bad. Yikes!

Pod Pourri 08:16
- Chris grew up in Panama, NY: population 479. Even smaller than he thought!
- Facebook Says!
- Chris has worked every job. Ever. We didn’t cover them all, but I just know.
- Turns out the best combo for a healthy social life is being on Twitter and… a bouncer?

Games People Play 56:40
- Small town trivia!

Outro 01:01:19
- You can find Chris and his art on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram!
- Bait & Switch is playing the Fireside Chat event at Arcade on April 19!

What say you, listeners, about small town life?

Podcast Episode 12: Pranks a Lot

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Addi

I’m not much of a prankster but the Cetras, who grew up in an Italian Catholic family with seven kids, LOVE a good prank. Gabe and Steve take us on a walk down memory lane, which is paved with practical jokes.

Intro 00:00
- We recorded on Easter, so we all had ham on the brain.
- Check out our sponsors, Arcade Comedy Theater! So much good comedy in the Burgh.
- If you rate & review me on iTunes, I will read your review on the air. Promise!

Pod Pourri 04:43
- Turds and poop? Always. Funny.
- Sometimes you keep your cool. Sometimes you call 911.
- Facebook Says! Man, you guys really delivered.
- “Poopin” proof, but blurred to protect the innocent:

Games People Play 56:51
- Gabe and Steve engage in a homemade pranks version of Would You Rather?

Outro 01:02:09
- Gabe and I are in Photo Joe & the Negatives together. Gabe is also proudly on Pinterest. He’ll master this technology thing yet!
- Steve runs Pittsburgh Punk Rock. You can get their t-shirts from Wildcard right now!

What other pranks have you pulled? Were you ever the victim of a practical joke gone wrong? Tell me in the comments!

Podcast Episode 11: Why the Long Facebook

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Addi

Ahh, The Facebook. We all love to hate it. Could we be more specific? Of course! John Hancock’s boredom and desperate need for attention have driven him to dream up projects to do on good ol’ FB. One could even say it has consumed him to a point. From the rules of unfriending to Facebook codependency, John gives us a glimpse inside his torrid love affair with the social network.

Intro 00:00
- John and I have only been around each other in person once or twice. I know him more through FB than real life.
- He DJed for the first time in 10 years this weekend!
- STOP BEING SO NERVOUS, JOHN.
- Check out our sponsors, Arcade Comedy Theater!

Pod Pourri 07:21
- Attempts at Facebook projects (tagging every single friend in a post, in a photo, etc.)
- Guidelines for “unfriending”:

Does Person A make actual interesting posts?
Does Person A show interest in my posts?
Is Person A related to me?
Have I seen Person A naked?
Will I feel guilty if I unfriend Person A?
Has Person A ever saved my life?
Is there any chance that I will want to invite Person A to an event?
Is Person A actually my friend?
Is Person A an actual human being and at least 16 years of age?
Does Person A respond desperately to the threat of being unfriended?

- Is it “Facebook” or “THE Facebook”?
- FACEBOOK SAYS: what we love and hate about the ‘book.
- John’s baby is THE cutest baby. Sorry, other babies!

- Also, example of one of the photos Devany posted of her son, who looks like singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran (and is also WAY UP THERE on the cuteness scale!):

- Nicknames! What did your parents call you growing up?
- Non-Facebook project: photographing your whole life and posting it to the web FOR THREE MONTHS.

Games People Play 54:48
- Fuck Facebook games.
- Quick Wit is a game John PROMISED we would play but he forgot to bring the cards, so… we improvised. Poorly.

Outro 01:05
- Thanks for playing, John! Please start your own podcast.
- John hates Twitter but he can be found there as @Hancock309, regardless. Also, anyone who friends him on Facebook as a result of this podcast, he will accept.
- General reminder that Arcade Comedy Theater is jumpin’ and you should get on that shit! The hilarious duo Truth in Advertising will be there this Friday, March 29!

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