Winners and Losers Show (Podcast)

Eddie Della Siepe is a stand up comedian, actor, TV personality and Canadian. After building a successful career in Canada that included numerous television appearances, he recently moved to Los Angeles. His album, I Think I've Changed, recently debuted on iTunes and his podcast, Barely Friending, is a must-listen for anyone with ears. He joins Hank on the Winners and Losers podcast for conversation about topless maids, the weird adorable way his parents met, living in LA, being a loner, and the transition from sunny Canada to cold, frigid LA. Many words and laughs were shared. 

LINKS:

Eddie's Twitter: @EddieDellaSiepe

Eddie's website: EddieDellaSiepe.com

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

EXTRAS:

Episode 1 of Brick & Sizzle, starring Eddie De La Siepe and Sean Leary.

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Direct download: WL_129_-_Eddie_Della_Siepe.mp3
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Joe McAdam is a charming man. Longtime friend-of-the-show, the comedian, writer and actor re-unites with Hank for a wide-ranging conversation about everything from genitalia to comedy and more. Joe's not just hilarious on stage and on podcasts, his sketch show, The Wheel Show, delights audiences at the Nerdmelt Showroom on a regular basis. He also co-hosted the smash-hit news parody show, Infinite Clicks, which is totally a successful web-series and not a failed YouTube channel.

LINKS:

Joe McAdam's Twitter: @JoeMcAdam

Joe's website: JoeMcadam.com

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

EXTRAS:

An episode from Infinite Clicks with Hank and Joe:

Joe and Hank make Christmas Guacamole on Taste Buds, a cooking show:

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Direct download: WL_128_-_Joe_McAdam.mp3
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Matt Kirshen is a stand up comedian, writer and podcaster. He has appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Paul Provenza’s Green Room, and as a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. His podcast, Probably Science, features hilarious conversations with scientists and comedians about science. In this episode we discuss the British political system, why the Queen is nonsense, autism and a whole lot more. Listen!

Click Here for the episode of Probably Science with myself and my neuroscientist brother, Dr. Chris Thompson.

LINKS:

Matt Kirshen's Twitter: @MattKirshen

Matt's website: MattKirshen.com

Matt on Facebook: Facebook.com/MattKirshen

Probably Science: ProbablyScience.com

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

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Direct download: WL_127_-_Matt_Kirshen.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:49pm PDT

Jessica Ellis is a screenwriter based in Los Angeles. Raised in the hippie fields of Northern California, she pursued singing and theater before turning her focus to screenwriting. As a graduate of the American Film Institute Conservatory, she is actively developing numerous projects. In this episode, she and Hank meet for the first time and discuss life in LA, divorce, dating, marriage, writing, comedy, scifi and all things in between. 

LINKS:

Jessica Ellis' Twitter: @BaddestMamaJama

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

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Direct download: WL_126_-_Jessica_Ellis.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:54pm PDT

Martin Morrow is a comedian, improviser, actor and writer. He has performed in clubs, colleges, and festivals all over the country including Atlanta, Austin, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, and Portland and has worked with some of the top names in comedy. He joins Hank on the podcast to talk growing up in Alabama, his brief time working on a film in New York, moving to Chicago for comedy and a lot of inappropriate sex talk.

LINKS:

Martin Morrow's Twitter: @martinMmorrow

Martin's Website: MartinMorrowcomedy.com

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

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Direct download: WL_125_-_Martin_Morrow.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:29am PDT

Laura House is a stand-up comic, actor, writer and meditation teacher. After starring in Mtv's first fully-scripted sit-com Austin Stories, she acted opposite Natalie Portman in Where the Heart is and performed on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, NBC and HBO. She's written on TV shows such as Samantha Who?, the George Lopez Show, Mad Love and CBS's Mom as well as had shows in development at ABC, FX and Nickelodeon. 

Laura House's Twitter: @ImLauraHouse

Laura's Website: LauraHouse.com

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

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Direct download: WL_124_-_Laura_House.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:05am PDT

Bree Essrig is an actor, host, filmmaker and YouTuber with over 200K subscribers. Her videos reflect her years of dedication to the craft of comedy and storytelling. As a regular co-host of the hit show "Pop Trigger" on TYT Network, she drops knowledge and funny on the news of the day. Her acting credits are too numerous to list and is dwarfed by her ever-growing list of loyal fans, of which you're about to become one.  

LINKS:

Bree's YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/BreeEssrig

Bree Essrig's Twitter: @BreeEssrig

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's Gaming Channel: YouTube.com/SuckProfessor

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

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Direct download: WL_123_-_Bree_Essrig.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:49am PDT

Christopher Ryan is an author, podcaster, PhD, world wanderer and shame shaman. His book "Sex at Dawn" is a New York Times Bestseller and is a must-read for anyone with genitals. It explores the riddle of why modern mating systems don't seem to fit with our ancient biology. He is currently completing his second book "Civilized To Death."

If you want more Chris Ryan after listening to this, check out his podcast "Tangentially Speaking with Dr. Christopher Ryan."

LINKS:

Tangentially Speaking on iTunes

Chris Ryan's Twitter: @ChrisRyanPhd

Website: ChrisRyanPhd.com

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Hank's website: HankThompsonComedy.com

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Direct download: WL_122_-_Chris_Ryan.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:55am PDT

Johnny Pemberton (21 Jump Street, 22 Jump Street, Twisting The Wind podcast) is a hilarious stand up comedian. He joins Hank and Kelly to discuss everything from being on set of a big film to his passion for gardening, as well as many other wonderful moments. It’s one of the top ten conversations to ever exist.

Johnny’s podcast: Twisting The Wind

Johnny on Twitter: @JohnnyPemberton

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Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_121_-_Johnny_Pemberton.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:30am PDT

Bianca Gisselle knew early she had a thing for music and after listening to this podcast so will you. The singer/songwriter brings her talents to the show for a fun and silly discussion about music, music life, life outside music, and handling old creeps at the grocery store. We even solve the mystery of mom jeans. Plus, a Winners & Losers First! Bianca performs the song, Smiling Under My Umbrella, live! Get your dancing pants on, motherfuckers! 
 
In this podcast: When she started in music, eunuchs are unique, having it or not having it, where songs come from, a live performance of her latest song, get your music out there, how the music world works, furry boots and other awesome fashion, mom jeans deconstructed, Shakira, Bianca's brush with a creep exposes the sad truth about creepdom, and more!
 
Bianca on Twitter: @BiancaGisselle | website: BiancaGisselle.com
Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston
Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson
 
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Direct download: WL_120_-_Bianca_Gisselle.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:11pm PDT

Marina Shifrin quit her job in the best way possible: publicly, and while dancing. Her video, "An Interpretive Dance For My Boss Set To Kanye West's Gone" received 15 million views in under two weeks, vaulting her to global Internet stardom and earned her appearances on the Today Show, The Queen Latifah Show and other outlets. Here the comedian-writer shares the inside story of how the video came to be, what it's like being at the center of an Internet maelstrom and about the next stage of her post-viral life. Her immense talent has taken her to great places and now its taken her to the immensest place of all: The Winners and Losers Show. 

In this podcast: one of the largest viral videos of 2013, writing for the internet, broken hearts and bruised egos, living in Taiwan, Next Media Animation, the difference between managers and agents, the big bad YouTube world, being a offered a job on-air by Queen Latifah, the cool coolness of Carson Daly, the boundaries of bosses, living in LA, Hank's moment of sad horrific irony, and so much more!

Marina on Twitter: @MarinaVsTweets | website: MarinavShifrin.com

Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_119_-_Marina_Shifrin.mp3
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Jake Head earned his Boston accent the hard way: by growing up there. Co-starring with Kelly in the hit play, The Foreigner, Jake has had numerous roles, and now he has the role of a lifetime: Winners & Losers Show guest. From voiceover to TV to film, he shares many of his experiences as an actor. Be as charmed as we were. You have yourah ordahs!

In this podcast: why concussions are good for acting, being in a play, do you get an erection in a sex scene?, Ron Jeremy's first non-porn role, Kelly duct-taped her boobs for school, experimenting with sobriety and health, the meanings of success, Jake's sexy fans, Hank's rugby days, Jake worked on a movie lot a lot, "Thick Neck Guy Number One," stunt work, Hollywood is run by juicers, Hank's Hit New Play: Galaxy Diddler!, Jake's beautiful moment with a screaming woman on a plummeting airplane

Jake on Twitter: @JakeOHead

Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_118_-_Jake_Head.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:59am PDT

Chris Millhouse has big shoes to fill. Specifically, Kelly Huddleston's. She and her giant feet couldn't make it to the taping. Fortunately, the LA-based comedian is as easy to talk to as he is hilarious, which is VERY. Chris sat down for an in-depth conversation about stand up comedy. He shares some hard-won lessons learned as a comedian in Los Angeles, not just on-stage, but in the casting room. Be impressed by how well he tolerates Hank's inexplicable derailing of the the conversation.

in this podcast: Twitter snobbery, #Following Friday, @Midnight and what it means for comedy, getting that first TV credit & knowing talk show bookers, handling criticism, festivals, Chris's personal growth as a comedian over the years, his start in San Diego, gossip, the pain and gain of selling merch, the Follow-Through Curse, defending who you know, when Twitter success precedes stage success, and leaving the bullshit behind, plus so much more! 

Chris on Twitter: @ChrisMillhouse   |  Website: ChrisMillhouse.com

Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_117_-_Chris_Millhouse.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:29pm PDT

Traci Stumpf is a stand up comedian, TV host, celebrity interviewer and driver of a super fun car. When not touring, she resides in LA where she makes her living being awesome on red carpets and TV studios. Spectacular hair is the least of her talents. She combines fast wit and even faster charm into the best kind of cocktail: funny. Her appearance on the Winners & Losers Show is only her latest triumph in Hollywood.

In this podcast: Fukishima radiation, life after hair school, moms on Facebook, professional red carpet interviews, dressing up in dresses, practice Oscar interviews, gifting suites aren't sweet (they're f*ckin' weird), backstage at the Oscars, Amanda Seyfried will hate this, the point of Stand Up, the emptiness of after-parties, Kelly stars in a play and why, career momentum and honest answers, flaccid craigslist peepees, House of Cards, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, True Detective, what do actor's actually make Traci's evil Twitter and more!

Traci on Twitter: @TraciStumpf  |  Website: TraciStumpf.com

Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_116_-_Traci_Stumpf.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:47am PDT

Ashley and Austin are experts on all things slippery, from sex to dating to breaking up to being wonderful podcast guests. Ashley is a drama therapist specializing in relationships, family dynamics, and sexual and chemical addictions. Austin is a sex and relationship coach. Together they run AshleyAndAustin.com, a site devoted to sex-positive education and inspiration. If you've got genitals, then they're good people to know. 

In this podcast: how they met, online dating for females, biggest online dating mistakes guys make, dating trends, we each take a bite from an Edible Panties, coconut oil don'ts and don'ts, best toys for men, brazilian waxes and grooming, threesomes, cucumbers, the Fleshlight and other sex toys, their experience at the Adult Video News Awards, the evolution of marriage, when divorce wasn't cool, pick up artistry for beginners and pros, men and women scissoring, plus so much more! 

Ashley and Austin on Twitter: @askashleyaustin  |  Website: AshleyAndAustin.com

Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_115_-_Ashley__Austin.mp3
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Ken Barnard is more than just a man. He's also a nice man. Aside from giving Hank a roof to sleep under when he arrived in LA, Ken is an accomplished comedian, sketch performer, actor and chip and dip server. Get him in your heart now!

In this podcast: Ken shares some truly bizarre experiences he's had while working for Tosh.0 including a horse woman and the perils of hotel dentistry, when football on sundays gets weird, Ken Was A Badass Early, putting animals down ain't easy, Kelly's volunteer catsitting career almost takes off, jobless in LA is a special kind of jobless (lots of creeps), Facebook Rage Is All The Rage, pancakes aren't giraffe food, A Radio Play About Vampires and other sexy monsters, cosplay weirdos, hot hot malibu parties and much more!

Ken on Twitter: @KenBarnard  |  Ken's Website: http://www.kenbarnard.com/

Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_114_-_Ken_Barnard.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:55am PDT

Joe McAdam is a charming man. He's so naturally funny that you'll quickly forgive his countless flaws. Since moving to LA in the summer of 2013, he's taken over the apartment where he lives and hasn't looked back since. In this podcast: the nightmare that is Facebook birthdays, Kelly's latest Get Rich Never scheme, Joe's dirty family secret about Santa, Kelly tells us about horrific casting workshops, Joe blows his job hunt, Lance Bass in space, bitcoin what is, some guinea pigs met a dog, why you should put potatoes and condoms in separate garbage cans, bettering oneself, Joe met Ron Jeremy and had an impromptu threeway with him. Plus more! 

Joe on Twitter: @JoeMcAdam  |  Joe's Website: JoeMcadam.com

Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_113_-_Joe_McAdam.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:16am PDT

Kelly Huddleston debuts as co-host of the podcast. She's a comedian and actor with notable roles including Don Draper's dead whore mother in Mad Men and as one of John Lithgow's first and naked victim in Dexter among others, each with its own crazy story. 

In this, their first episode together, and the first episode since Hank moved to Los Angeles, Hank and Kelly get to know each other since they're not really friends yet. Kelly wonders if donating used deodorant is socially acceptable or not, how Hank murdered helpless fish in his former career, a sad sad strip club, Kelly's brush with a professional dominatrix, abortion for dogs and porn for blind people. Kelly details the process for auditioning for a nude death scene and what it was like filming her scene in Dexter in which she acted (wrestled) naked with John Lithgow, also naked. 

Follow Kelly on Twitter: @KellyHuddleston

Follow Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: WL_112_-_Kelly_Huddleston.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:18pm PDT

Episode 110 - Filmtime Funfest & Oscar Predictacular with Stephen Markley

Author and Red Eye columnist Stephen Markley returns to the podcast to talk movies, movies, movies! Jeff Steinbrunner co-hosts this rip-roaring, butt-kicking, tube-squeezing episode of awesome. After talking about the big films in 2012 we discuss upcoming films in 2013 and then we apply our expertise to perfectly predict who will win the Oscars. If you like movies, this is the podcast for you! If you don't like movies, what's wrong with you weirdo?

out of context quotes:

"We should not beat off Lincoln."

"Oh, same guy. Same guy. Gerbil up the butt. All the same dude."

LINKS:

Get Stephen's first book, Publish This Book on Amazon. Red Eye columns. Twitter: @StephenMarkley

Jeff's Twitter: @JSteinbrunner

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com. Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Episode 109 - The Menvironment with Mikey Manker

Comedian Mikey Manker returns to the podcast with Joe McAdam. Topics: The legend of Uncle Artie, being new to comedy, Kinison, Pryor, etcetera, Mikey's "underground" bomb, Hank tinkers with vegetarianism, and Hank gets a wasteful package which leads Mikey and Joe to declare their desire to destroy the earth with their carelessness. And fun!

out of context quotes:

"The 80s, when stupidity reigned."

"What are you gonna do? Not eat a beetle shell?"

LINKS:

Mikey's Academy Award Winning webseries: Mclean Ave

Joe McAdam's Twitter: @JoeMcAdam

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2013.02.13_WL_109_-_The_Menvironment_with_Mikey_Manker.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:49pm PDT

Episode 108 - Shafted with Mike Sheehan

Comedian Mike Sheehan returns to the podcast for an intelligent debate about the most popular synonyms for penis, the pain of breaking up, what influences the homogenization of culture, whether or not evolution is still occurring, fatherhood, the sexy sexy Jude Law, God, heart rates and Hank takes on the pro-heckling community.

out of context quotes:

"They should have dental dams for beaver dentists."

"Why is he so sexy? Why is Jude Law sexy?"

LINKS:

The article Hank wrote in response to The Chicago Tribune's pro-heckling piece: A Heckler's Offensive: A World of Assholes

Mike Sheehan on FB

Jeff on Twitter: @JSteinbrunner

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2013.01.19_WL_108_-_Shafted_with_Mike_Sheehan.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:52am PDT

Comedian and firee Nate Simmons joins Hank and Kevin on the podcast for a fun discussion about getting canned, shitty bosses, bear hunting, Kevin's take on the LA comedy scene, Hank's recollection of a terrible date at Potbelly's, Nate ruins a date because he was on mushrooms and tells the story of an all-nighter with a babe that went south, and we dig deep into childhood to figure out what makes us tick so poorly. Plus so much more. You'll smile at least once!

out of context quote:

"It was weird, I guess. I was also on drugs."
"The one day I didn't start a fire and I'm fired for being an arsonist!"
LINKS:
Nate Simmons on FB: Nate Simmons
Kevin Lee's Twitter: @420BinLaden69
Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson and website: SuckProfessor.com
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Direct download: 2013.01.07_WL_107_-_Nate_Simmons.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:31pm PDT

Episode 106 - Katey Selix & Reena Calm

Comedian and producer Katey Selix joins Reena and Hank on the podcast for a wet and wild discussion about rapidly oscillating bedroom aides, arousal oriented online filmography, miscellaneous sex talk, Katey's past relationships, Hank's broken car makes Hank angry, the differences between men and women finally gets the attention it deserves, and career optimism despite the odds, plus more! And more!

out of context quotes:

"It's like the Illuminati and shit."

"A super whore, huh? Wore a cape?"

LINKS:

Katey's Twitter: @GingerSchnaps

Reena's Twitter: @ImCalm247

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.12.27_WL_106_-_Katey_Selix.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:11pm PDT

Episode 105 - Nate Burrows

Comedian and guy Nate Burrows joins hank and Joe on the podcast for rip-roaring discussion about whale tails, Nate's hit show (The Comedy Evening), prom and yamakas. Also, a whole bunch of other shit. Please listen.

out of context quote:

"I'm doing radio magic!"

LINKS:

Nate's Facebook and show website: TheComedyEvening.com

Joe's twitter: @JoeMcAdam and website: JoeMcAdam.com

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson and website: SuckProfessor.com

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NOTE FROM HANK: This episode was recorded several weeks ago, which is why you'll hear references to "Thanksgiving" and such. We are going to get back on track before too long. Love, Hank.

Direct download: 2012.12.16_WL_105_-_Nate_Burrows.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:48pm PDT

Winners and Losers favorite, Joe McAdam, steps up when the scheduled guest fails to show up and will never be invited to do the show again. We discuss Daniel Day Lewis's portrayal of Lincoln (Abraham), Hank's bleeding ears, Joe's podcast (Revolutions Per Minute), how Hank helped Joe quit smoking, the origins of the drug war, other exciting political shit, and lots of good laughs. Just listen already I don't have time for this shit. And fun!
out of context quotes:
"There's gonna be a president who during his speech does the jack off motion."

"I heard you started a podcast. Some guy told me. You did. You were the guy."

LINKS:

Joe's website: JoeMcAdam.com and Twitter: @JoeMcAdam and his NEW PODCAST: Revolutions Per Minute

Hank's Twitter:@Hank_Thompson

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NOTE FROM HANK:

Sorry for the delay in releasing an episode. I've been sidetracked the last several weeks by a very serious health matter in the family. It's taken every ounce of my time and energy and unfortunately the podcast has suffered because of it, among other things. It won't be long before we're back to a more regular release schedule. Thank you for not downloading any of those other podcasts. Love you all.

Direct download: 2012.12.09_WL_104_-_The_Habit-_An_Expected_Journey_with_Joe_McAdam.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:22pm PDT

Comedians Will Miles and Mike Joyce return to the show for a hilarious discussion about Joyce's new podcast (Going Nowhere with Mike Joyce), Tom Cruise's black son and other racy topics, tips for negotiating over the phone, Will's salad tossing days, storytelling shows, just what the hell a Brown (Cleveland) is, asteroids, the range of human experience, and more. EXCELLENT SHOW. Plus tons more fun.

out of context quotes:

"'I'm President Obama. My Twitter handle is Dickface Fartmonster.'"

"If you can draw on eyebrows, why can't you draw on a beard?"

LINKS:

Follow Will Miles on Twitter: @MrWillMiles

Follow Mike Joyce on Twitter: @NotMikeJoyce

Don't follow Hank Thompson on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.10.29_WL_103_-_Blacksplanation_with_Will_Miles_and_Mike_Joyce.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:53am PDT

Comedian Aaron Weaver joins Hank on the podcast. Topics include: dealing with jealousy, nerves and other emotions in the stand up world, the trappings of rats, Aaron was born in Windsor Canada, some other shit, The time he met a big black horse while on "peanut butter", Hank and his dad are accosted by a rabid muskrat, Snubfest gets the Hankfest. And so much more!

out of context quote:

"Is your middle name Basket?"

LINKS:

Aaron's Twitter: @aaaaronweaver

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Google: Google

Check out the short film Aaron and I are in, also appearing: Liza Treyger, made for the 48 Hour Film Festival:

Growth [on Vimeo]

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Direct download: 2012.10.21_WL_102_-_Aaron_Weaver.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:46pm PDT

Episode 101 - Assorted Music References with Dan and Joe

Comedians Dan Friesen and Joe Fernandez return to W&L HQ for a hot 3-way of aural badminton. After solving the slam train riddle, we talk about a disgusting study, Dan and Joe's Cubs outing, non-alcoholism, getting attention from babes after a comedy show, Dan's Comedians You Should Know recap and his new suity looks and the scourge of bachelorettes that's ruining the world. Plus, Hank and Dan fight a little, which is nice. And more!

out of context quote:

"Yeah, she was my type. She kind of looked a little trampy."
"I, also, look like a creep."
LINKS:
Dan's Twitter: @FriesenPoint
Joe's Twitter: @JoeFernandez84
Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson
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Direct download: 2012.10.12_WL_101_-_Assorted_Music_References_with_Dan_and_Joe.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:15am PDT

Episode 100 - 100th Anniversary Showtacular

This is our 100th Anniversary Memorial Special with the very first guests of the podcast: Lane Pieschel and Simmons McDavid. Two real men of America. Genuine heroes. We reminisce about the early days of the Winners and Losers Podcast and discuss how life has improved in the last 2 years. Nobody is any better off! Hank tries to make himself sneeze by snorting pepper. Then Lane's mood sours when he gets called in to work. Kind of a terrible show, really. Plus lots lots more! Listen today!

out of context quote:

"How much longer are we doing this?"

LINKS

Simmons' Twitter: N/A Simmons' Facebook: N/A

Lane's Twitter: @notnotLane

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.10.01_WL_100_-_100th_Anniversary_SHOWTACULAR.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:13am PDT

Episode 099 - Mike Wiley

Comedian Mike Wiley joins Hank and Mikey on the podcast for a FUN discussion about the difference between seals and sea lions, Mike's brush with becoming the law, Mike's comedy album (Inconducive to Comedy), moving to LA, working at a party store, Game of Thrones and EVEN MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE. Get it today!

out of context quote:

"You like the swordplay, though, dontcha?"

LINKS

Get Mike's album, Inconducive to Comedy, at his website: mikewileythewebsite.com Twitter: @wikemiley

Mikey’s Twitter: @MikeyManker

Hank’s Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.09.05_WL_099_-_Mike_Wiley.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:07am PDT

Episode 098 - Trippity Do Da with Stephen Markley

Author, columnist and guy Stephen Markley returns to the podcast to discuss his new e-book, The Great Dysmorphia, in which he details doing mushrooms at a Republican Presidential debate, plus hot talk about Twitter obsession, the never-offensive world of online comments, The Dark Knight Rises gets the business, pool table fantasies, Stephen's leg-opening trip to Iceland, the Curiosity landing, politics and male on female scissoring. Plus more!

out of context quote:

"That's because you've grown up poor."

LINKS

Check out The Great Dysmorphia (available August 23rd), Stephen's column Off The Markley, and Twitter: @StephenMarkley

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Jeff don't get links till he promotes the show on facebook.

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Direct download: 2012.08.16_WL_098_-_Trippity_Do_Da_with_Stephen_Markley.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:33am PDT

Episode 097 - That's What Sheehan Said with Mike Sheehan

Comedian Mike Sheehan returns to the podcast for a discussion about killer whales, primate penis design, the value of drinking, the value of money, politics and prisons, Mike faces a career newspaper thief in his building and a hipster coffee shop gets Sheebrunnered. Plus much much more!

out of context quote:

"Also nobody's having sex with them anymore."

LINKS

Friend Mike on Facebook

Jeff's Twitter: @jsteinbrunner

Follow Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson and website: SuckProfessor.com

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Direct download: 2012.08.10_WL_097_-_Thats_What_Sheehan_Said_with_Mike_Sheehan.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:12am PDT

Episode 096 - Anger Issues with Mikey Manker

Comedian Mikey Manker returns to the podcast for a one-on-one discussion about online dating, bullying stories, Hank breaks down why he almost punched a friend for putting water in his buttcrack, the need for therapy, How Oompa Loompas breed, science, particle accelerators, space, the hope for Heaven, and Esquire's Big Black Book of Crap. Plus a lot more. Very personal episode.

out of context quote:

"Boy, that Jabba the Hut, man, that guy really drove a hard bargain."

LINKS

Friend Mikey on Facebook

Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Note from Hank:

Sorry for the delay in getting an episode out. Life got busy.


Direct download: 2012.07.27_WL_096_-_Anger_Issues_with_Mikey_Manker.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:06am PDT

2012.07.05_WL_095_-_Icy_with_Dan_Friesen.mp3

Comedian and podcaster Dan Friesen returns to the podcast with Hank and Joe to talk about Mr Bean, Colt Cabana chops fans, nips, Hank reaches an embarrassing milestone, how Dan's musical references annoy Hank, childhood pets, the huma huma nooka nooka akuwa aa fish, comedic expertise, and Hank challenges Dan's strong anti-zombie beliefs. Plus a lot more for your ears.

out of context quote:

"Take that, cats!"

LINKS

Dan's Podcast: The Friesen Point and Twitter: @friesenpoint

Joe's Godzilla Remix Project: godzillaremix.tumblr.com and Twitter: @JoeMcAdam

Hank's Website: SuckProfessor.com and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.07.05_WL_095_-_Icy_with_Dan_Friesen.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:35pm PDT

Comedian and singer Natalie Jose joins Hank and Matt for a discussion about the Star Trek movie, the most extreme genital, Natalie's three bands, the Chicago Women's Funny Festival, Taste of Chicago? More like Waste of Chicago, Hank has his knowledge of women tested, Natalie almost passes out in public and gets hit on by her rescuers, taking improv classes and failure. Plus a ton more fun!

out of context quote:

"Truth in comedy. Am I right, Officer Riggs?"

LINKS

The Weepin Willlows on YouTube and Natalie's Twitter: @NatalieJose

Matt's Tumblr: MattRiggs.Tumblr.com and Twitter: @MattRiggs

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.06.27_WL_094_-_Natalie_Jose.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:55am PDT

Episode 093 - Bill Cruz and Mikey Manker

Comedian and d*ck picker Mikey Manker and comedian and d*ck pickee Bill Cruz joins Hank on the podcast. Topics includes: telemundo babes, how to make corn tortillas, the joys of divorce, Hank's first feature gig, Falstaff the Shakespeare guy, the phenomenon of dick drunk, Bill's reign as prom prince, the great Shawshank Redemption racism debate, and a heck of a lot more hilarious and fun talk. For your ears!

out of context quotes:

"Hi, I'm Co Guest, Christopher Guest's son, Co."

"Don't consider something funny just because I laugh at it."

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hank is launching an advice column/podcast feature called Askplay. Hank is a professional advice expert and will solve any of life's conundrums. Email your question to "HankThompsonComedy@gmail.com"   Do it!

LINKS:

Mikey's Twitter: @MikeyManker

Bill's Twitter: @BillCruz

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.06.19_WL_093_-_Bill_Cruz_and_Mikey_Manker.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:33am PDT

Episode 092 - Joyceover Work with Mike Joyce

Comedian and guy Mike Joyce joins Hank and Joe McAdam on the podcast. Topics include chest hair, Mike witnessed a motorcycle crash, bush-grooming for married men, the glory Troll 2 and Best Worst Movie, Hank's loneliness, pervy furries, the Kiwani's Club, religion, listeners call in and mercilessly bababooey Hank and we solve the classic debate: Waffles, Pancakes or French Toast? (The answer is Crepes.) Plus a whole lot more!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Hank is launching an advice column/segment called Askplay. As a professional advice expert Hank is qualified to offer advice on any topic. Email: "HankThompsonComedy@gmail.com" with a question or quandry and Hank will solve your problem.

out of context quote:

"He'd be Robocop's boss."

"I'd say it was more of an exasperated guffaw."

LINKS

Mike's website: MikeJoyceComedy.com and Twitter: @NotMikeJoyce

Joe's website: JoeMcAdam.com and Twitter: @JoeMcAdam

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.06.12_WL_092_-_Joyceover_Work_with_Mike_Joyce.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:30am PDT

Comedian and podcaster James Fritz (@JamesFritzComic) joins Hank and Joe on the podcast. Discussion includes Hank's heartwarming origin story and James' role in it, public urination, Hank almost passed out at the doctor, and James shares his experience featuring for Jamie Kilstein. And a whole lot more. And more. Get it now!

out of context quote:

"Yeah, warts don't always just come from women."

LINKS

James' podcast: You Could Be Dead and Twitter: @JamesFritzComic

Joe's website: JoeMcAdam.com and Twitter: @JoeMcAdam

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.06.04_WL_090_-_James_Fritz.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:30am PDT

Episode 090 - Matt Kona

Comedian and podcaster Matt Kona comes all the way from Boston to discuss bombing in front of 400 bikers, the Boston comedy scene, the absurdity of Facebook's event system, doing comedy while traveling, secrets of the meat department, who must whip it, and like all podcasts: crazy sex stories, during which Hank describes the saddest thing he's ever seen in his life. Plus, like, WAY more. Listen now!

out of context quote:

"This taco truck. It was run by these burlesque people."

LINKS:

Matt's website: MattKona.com and Twitter: @MattKona

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.05.16_WL_091_-_Matt_Kona.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:38pm PDT

Part 2 with funnyman Tyson K and Joe McAdam. In this exciting conclusion we drink the second half of the case of beer while talking about time capsules, date banging, Lank Thompson: Handsome Actor, Tyson's tips on doing well in black rooms, the joys of balding, and what it takes to become an elite athlete. Plus tons more you'll enjoy. Get it!

out of context quotes:

"When I go home, I'm a local. When I go somewhere else, somone else is a local."

"I'm getting drinky."

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Direct download: 2012.04.30_WL_089_-_Tyson_K_-_Part_2.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:37am PDT

Comedian Tyson K joins Hank and Joe McAdam on the podcast. Hear Tyson's crazy story of moving to Chicago 3 days after being dumped by the girl he was moving to Chicago with. Then a little Game of Thrones talk, some stand up comedy talk and the sex lives of trees gets the Winners and Losers Treatment. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode. By the end of part 2 we'd finished a case of beer.

out of context quote:

"Here I go! I'm unzipping!"

LINKS

Tyson's Twitter: @TysonKComedy

Joe's Twitter: @JoeMcAdam

Hank's Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.04.23_WL_088_-_Tyson_K_-_Part_1.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:37pm PDT

Episode 087 - Saurin Choksi

Comedian Saurin Choksi joins Hank and Liza on the podcast. Topics include how Hank and Saurin met as new Chicago comics, Liza's dishes details on featuring for Amy Schumer in a Milwaukee theater and another alluring round of ROMANTIC FANTASIES. Plus a lot of hilarious chit-chat that will rock your whirled. Get it! Ahhhhh.

out of context quote:

"Is this really happening? Is this what he does?"

LINKS:

Saurin's website: SaurinChoksi.tumblr.com and twitter: @saurinchoksi

Liza's twitter: @GlitterCheese Folla her!

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com and twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.04.02_WL_087_-_Saurin_Choksi.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:58am PDT

Episode 086 - Pat O'Rourke and Rob Gregory and Me

Podcasting duo Pat O'Rourke and Rob Gregory (Somebody and Me Podcast)join podcasting uno Hank on the podcast for a raucous discussion about cereal, the improv world, Jane Goodall, video games, the Walking Dead and more and more! Tune in!

out of context quotes:

"Were her dogs walking around the class?"

"What is this? A Difficult-Bake Oven?"

LINKS:

Pat and Rob's Podcast: Somebody and Me. Twitter: @SomebodyFunny

Hank's blog: SuckProfessor.com. Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.03.26_WL_086_-_Pat_ORourke_and_Rob_Gregory_and_Me.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:27am PDT

Episode 085 - Just the Gratuity with Matt Riggs

Comedian/podcaster Matt Riggs joins Hank and Joe on the podcast. Topics include: springy time, Your Funniest Friends Showcase, berry production and cleaning, being taken to the salad bar, pretty porno faces, tipping etiquette at starbucks, sexy car sex, Joe's being filmed for a documentary about comedy, Hank's Big Bomb (sort of), Matt has his mom as a guest on his show, and many more words are said.

out of context quotes:

"I felt weird because it was in my neighborhood and she had a lot of windows."

"Tipping is a big deal in this country. Tipping."

LINKS:

Matt and Joe's podcast: Bad News Good Timing. Matt's other podcast: Matt Likes Girls. Twitter: @MattRiggs

Joe's website: JoeFernandezComedy.com. Twitter: @Joe_Fernandez84

Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com. Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

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Direct download: 2012.03.19_WL_085_-_Just_the_Gratuity_with_Matt_Riggs.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:24am PDT

Episode 084 - Bomb Away with Kevin Hogan

Comedian Kevin Hogan joins Hank and Dan on the podcast. Topics discussed: When to request donations, chromosomes, apartment to attract the ladies, Kevin's Bombing Story, Kevin gets into politics to take on Big Scholarship, CSI: Minnesota for real? No, turning down Seth Mcfarlane, Kevin was a cigarette fairy and how he got fired, Dan gets fired up about podcast pushback, SEGMENT: HANK WROTE A PLAY FOR SOME REASON, podcasts and parents oh my!, Kevin and Dan's "friendship", ideas for spicing up an open mic, plus a bunch more sh*t. Fun for everybody.

out of context quotes:

"When did I fail wizard school?!"

"Hey, it doesn't say no creeps within 500 feet."

LINKS:

Dan and Kevin's podcast: The Friesen Point

Hank's Blog: SuckProfessor.com

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Direct download: 2012.03.12_WL_084_-_Bombs_Away_with_Kevin_Hogan.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:00am PDT

Comedian Drew Michael (@DrewMComedy) joins Hank and Mike on the podcast. Topics include: the importance of insult accuracy, baldness and prison fear, Mike went to maximum security prison and then performed at the opening night of the Chicago Laugh Factory, recent changes in the Chicago Comedy scene, Hank saw Drew open for Jim Jeffries in 2008, Mike's being filmed for a documentary, Life's Too Short, Three Stooges Trailer, selling out to sell out and the art of compromising art, how Drew learned to calm down, Facebook arguing, scene beefs, how the mind f*cks with reality, NEWS SEGMENT: Drew Michael Hears the News!, the slope of justice bends toward freedom. Plus more!

out of context quotes:

"No geniuses as far as Trivial Pursuit goes."

"Water? Smoke? What do I look like? A convenience store?"

"I have some open ligaments sticking out."

LINKS:

Drew's show: ComediansYouShouldKnow.com and website: DrewMichaelComedy.com

Mike's website: MikeStanleyComedy.com and Twitter: @mikestanley1

Hank's blog: SuckProfessor.com and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Direct download: 2012.03.06_WL_083_-_Drew_Michael.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:50am PDT

Episode 081 - Bedroom Sighs with Megan Gailey

Comedian and female Megan Gailey (@MeganGailey) joins males Hank and Joe on the podcast. Topics include: how female comedians are introduced, the audition process/doing commercials for companies you don't support, bedroom eyes, Megan was almost a Bud Light Girl for the Super Bowl and got over it by going to the Super Bowl, puppy dog face and other manipulations, nursing home nookie, another round of DALAI LAMA OR PORNSTAR!, quitting smoking. So many words were spoken!

out of context quote:

"All these fancy people can't be bothered by regulars. We don't need them touching us."

LINKS

Megan's podcast: NakedSportsLive.com

Joe's comedy group: YourFunniestFriends.com

Hank's website: Suckprofessor.com

Direct download: 2012.02.20_WL_081_-_Bedroom_Sighs_with_Megan_Gailey.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:52pm PDT

Episode 080 - Sean Flannery

Comedian and podcaster Sean Flannery (@Sean_M_Flannery) joins Hank and Joe on the podcast. Topics include: Sean's sports parody show: Visitor's Locker Room, sports sensationalism and the role it plays in society, tribalism, America's Religion: Football, stadiums, Hank solves the NFL's concussion problem, Robot Jocks, Green Bay's unique organizational structure, birthdays and Birthday shows, How Sean developed his one man show Never Been to Paris, working at the UCB, crazy drunk stories from dudes, Sean (and his very tolerant wife) lived with a comb over, Drive, Bronson and Real Steel. Plus more and more!
out of context quotes:
"I consider the NFL to be borderline evil."
"I fell down earlier today."
LINKS:
See Sean's One Man Show, Never Been to Paris at Comedy Bar, Sean's website: WorldsDumbestMan.com
Joe McAdam's website: JoeMcadamComedy.com and twitter (@JoeMcAdam)
Hank's website: SuckProfessor.com and twitter: (@Hank_Thompson)
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Direct download: 2012.02.13_WL_080_-_Sean_Flannery.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:19pm PDT

Episode 079 - Pete Holmes

Comedian, writer, podcaster and voice Pete Holmes (@peteholmez) joins Hank on the podcast. Topics include: transitioning from improv to stand up, the duality of existence, breaking down material and the layers of details, being a fan of yourself, sex and stand up, Pete's thought process between shows, what motivates decision-making and why people choose comedy, how his podcast has affected the crowds, life as a famous fake baby, the riff rift, Pete cartoons for the New Yorker, Hank loses track of a thought about being in the moment, writing for television overthinking, watering yourself, aggro can be appropo, angry dad/smothering mother, talent, drive, crazy and the other things it takes to succeed. Plus tons more! Thanks for listening!

out of context quote:

"All the things that make sex good make stand up good"

LINKS:

Follow Pete on Twitter: (@PeteHolmez). His website: (PeteHolmes.com). Listen to his podcast: (You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes)

Follow Hank on Twitter: (@Hank_Thompson). Here's his blog: (SuckProfessor.com)

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Direct download: 2012.02.06_WL_079_-_Pete_Holmes.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:11am PDT

Episode 078 - Stephen Markley

Author and Red Eye columnist Stephen Markley joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast. Topics include: is a middle name an ACTUAL name? Stephen's book 'Publish this Book,' reading at an erotic fiction reading series, looking at the long game and self-promotion, the world of literary journals, a Springsteen song to Brucetube, sexy book parties, Stephen's Page 4 colum in the Red Eye, the psychology of taking offense, getting LOST in another thrilling round of Romantic Fantasies, Hank shoes away airport love, @RupertMurdoch, protecting material, SOPA, sports strikes and plenty of must-listen politics. And more! Thanks!

out of context quotes:

"No one's ever had a healthy relationship. It just doesn't exist."

"It's like a choose-your-own-adventure except someone already made the choices for you. AKA a book."

LINKS:

Follow Stephen on Twitter: @StephenMarkley. Read his Red Eye column. Get his book: Publish This Book! His website: StephenMarkley.com 

Follow Jeff on Twitter: @jsteinbrunner. Jeff's Saturday night show: YourFunniestFriends.com

Follow Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson. Read his blog: SuckProfessor.com.

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Direct download: 2012.01.26_WL_078_-_Stephen_Markley.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:59am PDT

Episode 077 - Rich and Stylish with Liza Treyger

Comedian Liza Treyger (@GlitterCheese) returns to the podcast. Topics include: extreme pringles, religion and witches, movie theater snacks and full meals, Fashion magazine for fashion women, Kelly Oxford and twitter, Liza is BFF with Nikki Glazer (Best Feature Forever), hating liza makes her likeable, the perfect wedding ring, liver transplants and lungs, Liza's job and job interviewing, lifestyles of the rich and stylists, Celebrity News with Liza Treyger: Montana Fishburne, tons of money fantasies, Leonardo De Caprio is surprisingly young, breaking bad and crazy addictions, favorite babies, Puff Daddy vs Jay Z and a randy game of Would You Rather?

out of context quotes:

"Today I was watching a Law and Order: SVU called 'Slaves.'"

"Because they're surrounded by yes women."

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Direct download: 2012.01.23_WL_077_-_Rich_and_Stylish_with_Liza_Treyger.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:25am PDT

Episode 076 - #WithMyDick with Mike Lebovitz

Comedian and Twitter God Mike Lebovitz (@MikeLebovitz) joins Hank and Kenny on the podcast #withmydick to discuss the hashtag that swept the country (of Chicago) and the joy it brought to trillions of people. Other topics include women's facesKenny performs with and is inspired by Nikki Glazer, when poo becomes food. Museum of science and industry, a flask causes fleeing, how Mike got his start doing stand up, corporate restrictions on comedy shows, working clean and/or offensive, Hank's epic Larry the Cable Guy Joke and overcoming barriers. Oh, and butt tampons come up a lot. Please listen to this #withyourdick

Out-of-context quote:

"Woah, there's another nerd on the Internet? That's weird."

"Give us another thought you're having about something"
LINKS:
Direct download: 2012.01.19_WL_076_-_WithMyDick_with_Mike_Lebovitz.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:24am PDT

Episode 076 - #WithMyDick with Mike Lebovitz

Comedian and Twitter God Mike Lebovitz (@MikeLebovitz) joins Hank (@Hank_Thompson) and Kenny (@KennyDeForest) on the podcast #withmydick to discuss the hashtag that swept the nation (of Chicago) and the joy it brought to trillions of people. Other topics include women's faces, Kenny performs with and gets inspired by headliner Nikki Glazer, when poo becomes food, the boring Museum of science and industry, a flask causes fleeing, how Mike got his start doing stand up, corporate restrictions on comedy shows, working clean and/or offensive, Hank's epic Larry the Cable Guy Joke, the generosity of Louis CK. Oh, and butt tampons. It's one of the best podcasts I've ever done #withmydick.
out-of-context quotes:

"Woah, there's another nerd on the Internet? That's weird."

"Give us another thought you're having about something"

Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:14am PDT

Episode 075 - Wreck Loose with Mike Stanley

Comedian Mike Stanley (@MikeStanley1) returns to the podcast. Topics include: the agony of doing road radio, a marriage by a Vegas wizard?, do airplanes have keys?, stopping or quitting drinking, weight loss and three hour workouts, Mike's harrowing/interesting/crazy brown recluse spider experience, Hank's seven day Migraine, Jeff's never experienced pain, Goals for oh-twelve, NEWS: When train accidents go bad, favorite movies of 2011, this, that, other things. VERY FUN episode. 

out of context quotes:

"Had that thing been floral print he would have been pining for cheesecake on the couch."

"It's never comfortable when you're naked if you know someone might be coming by."

LINKS:

Keep to up-to-date with Mike on his website: MikeStanleyComedy.com

Get tickets for Jeff's hot Saturday show: YourFunniestFriends.com

See whatever bullshit Hank's been up to: SuckProfessor.com

Direct download: 2012.01.16_WL_075_-_Wreck_Loose_with_Mike_Stanley.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:24am PDT

Comedian and former co-host Joe Fernandez joins Hank on the podcast. the magic of Magic, Hank practices flair opening Criss Angel Mindfreak cards, power in relationships, SKIT: The Penguin goes custom umbrella shopping, to kiss or not to kiss post-BJ, how scary movies can only be watched with a babe, ROMANTIC FANTASIES leads to some heartfelt soul-searching from Joe, do women really know what happens at Bachelor Parties?, a giant at a funeral in North Korea, stand up comedy goals, Joe's trip to London, cashier interactions, volunteering, Penn State, and a polite discussion on arguing, YFF's latest depressing sketch. You'll love it!


out-of-context quote:

"You're the spoon. She's the milk."
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Direct download: 2012.01.12_WL_074_-_Sounding_Effective_with_Joe_Fernandez.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:29am PDT

Bill's locks are grey with love, La Croix is La Crap, blues clues cuts deep, free soda etiquette, the story of Lane being cheered off the stage at Schubas, religion and bits and when family gives you both, the age-old question: finger-painting or finger-banging- Bob Ross weighs in, the history and methodology behind Bill Cruz's F*CK LIST, crazy zombie film boner dream, watching scary movies and shows alone like Paranormal Activity and American Horror Story, fake blood tips, Bill wrote for the Anthology "Out on the Edge". Plus mouthfuls of other words.

Out of context quotes:

"This year's Christmas was my family's 9/11. Never again!"

"I didn't say I didn't like it. But I don't."

"That's my plug. I've just been combing my hair recently. You should check it out."

LINKS:

Bill's prestigious Top Ten List of Comics he'd Like to F*CK in 2012 on the Chicago comedy scene site: ComedyofChicago.com

Lane's group: Your Funniest Friends

Hank's website: Suck Professor

Direct download: 2012.01.09_WL_073_-_F--K_LIST_with_Bill_Cruz_and_Lane_Pieschel.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:22am PDT

Episode 072 - Grape Jokes with Eliot Rahal

Comedian and looker Eliot Rahal joins Hank on the podcast-- First sets, the lameness of grape jokes, uncomfortable eye contact, Jurassic Park 2 might be fake, Elliot was a wrestler!? A shot-putter!?, fencing, Eliot meets the iocane powder guy, World of Warcraft and addiction, Eliot's old OCD cat, penis evolution and other crazy animal talk, Bizarre Foods, Religion talk: Under the Banner of Heaven and the world's longest game of telephone, humblebrags. Not discussed: comic books. 

out of context quotes:

"Dinosaurs love pipes."

"You can work out when you're dead."

LINKS:

Eliot is a cast member at The Lincoln Lodge

Follow Hank on Twitter. Or read his blog for some reason.

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Direct download: 2012.01.05_WL_072_-_Eliot_Rahal.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:01pm PDT

Episode 071 - Zany Daze PART 2 with Matt Riggs and Jeff Steinbrunner

PART 2- The 2nd half of our conversation with comedian and podcaster Matt Riggs (@MattRiggs) and (@JSteinbrunner) we discuss getting better at stand up comedy, Matt's split with his previous podcasting partner, drunks at open mics, sushi abuse and wasted food, improving jokes, the scourge of handshaking, Matt entertained Julia his first doing stand up, how and why comedy stories, YFF's new show at the Joynt, a funny story about Rise at the Pizza Film Festival, Hank gets weirdly excited about behind the scenes videos of The Hobbit, and 3D filmmaking "explained." Plus a ton more. Listen up, you!

out of context quotes:

"Cause the judge can't see ear bruises."

"I do. That's why it shouldn't be gross."

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PART1- Comedian & newest Friend Matt Riggs joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast. Listen to: Hank's Zanies recap, the wonders and blunders of padded toilet seats, sleeping nekid, In Living Color auditions are in town, will the new Laugh Factory make it?, World's most famous heights according to google, SEGMENT: SET LIST POETRY, we share our most desired places to have sex and Jeff regales us with a tale about a booking request gone wrong.

out of context quote:

"Good day, Surge!"

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Direct download: 2011.12.29_WL_070_-_Zany_Daze_with_Matt_Riggs_and_Jeff_Steinbrunner.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:41am PDT

Happy Fuggin' Holidays, Everybody! Comedians Matty Ryan (@Matty_Ryan) and Kevin Lee (@CaptchaArtist) join Hank on the podcast. Matty recently spent 2 or 3 months in Vietnam/Cambodia/Laos and Kevin recently moved to LA. Hear us talk about the beds and toilets in Asia, Matty sleeps with a Cambodian man, crazy ass rat stories, creepy sex tourists, Kevin attended a Conan taping, SEGMENT: SET LIST POETRY, voicemails from Hank's dad with joke suggestions, Joe Piscapo, cougar bars, eye contact with pets during sex, a truly horrific restaurant in Asia and eating a still-beating cobra heart. Very fun show. We laughed. You will too.

out of context quotes:

"And I'm almost fat enough to have a third strike against me."

"My turds are walking!"

Thank you for your listenership. 2011 was a great year and 2012 will also be great. Great great great.

Direct download: 2011.12.24_WL_069_-_Matty_Ryan_and_Kevin_Lee.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:34am PDT

Comedian and Reena Calm joins Hank and Joe on the podcast. Topics include the open mic Reena runs (3 Dead Moose, Sundays 9pm), Hank's calf encounters a dog tooth, Reena's awkward encounters with her neighbors, how dating is deflating, Second City's writing program, Reena's nightmare gig at a law firm's Xmas party, Show Talk: American Horror Story, Joe finds a dead cat and other fun, Pigpen's home life, porn is horrible except when not, Israel, Marc Maron, and Hank's failed pick up of a babe. Plus more! Thank you.

out of context quotes:

"...the one that makes sure you don't have schmutz on your face."

"Then I sniffed it and it smelled like my dinner."

"Purim? Damn near killed 'em!"

Special holiday message to all the listeners: Happy Holidays.

Direct download: 2011.12.18_WL_068_-_Reena_Calm.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:36pm PDT

Episode 067 - New York New York with Simmons McDavid

Comedian and guy Simmons McDavid joins Hank on the podcast to discuss Simmons's experience with the New York comedy scene, mistakes he made after getting too drunk hosting an open mic, the importance of polish, Hank defiles the Three Stooges trailer, the truth about the Mona Lisa, blankies, Simmons lost the Cleveland Comedy Fest, pizza movie talk, where to get live crabs, a news story about the dangers of walking into a moving propeller, and Simmons sees a crazy bolo man.

out of context quote:

"...like I'm stuck in a purgatory of sincerity or something."

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Direct download: 2011.12.03_WL_066_-_New_York_New_York_with_Simmons_McDavid.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:11pm PDT

Episode 066 - To the Point with Dan Friesen

Comedian and podcaster Dan Friesen (@friesenpoint) joins Hank (@Hank_Thompson) on the podcast. Topics include bee sting stories, Hank's nervous performance at Laughing Liberally, the beer of champagne, RISE - the short film starring Hank Thompson and Jeff Steinbrunner, finding your path in life, Hank recommends another guy's podcast, Dan's podcast The Friesen Point and a story about a guy mistakenly diagnosed as being in a coma leads to Hank's terrible choice for a date movie.

out of context quote:

"It's not a soul patch if it's surrounded by beard."

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Direct download: 2011.12.03_WL_066_-_To_The_Point_with_Dan_Friesen.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:33pm PDT

Episode 065 - Mikey Manker

Comedian Mikey Manker joins Hank on the podcast to talk skydiving, the pronunciation of "Boba Fett," Jaba's babes, Julia Childs, how Mikey's album (Beg, Borrow and Steal) broke the top 20 on iTunes, how to handle negativity, audio from Hank's debut set at Jokes N' Notes, Hank profiles Mikey FBI style, sexy sex moves and then decapitation and sharks make the news in a new segment called, "News" or whatever. Great fun show now! Listen!

out of context quote:

"Gravity's the same no matter where you go."

Get Mikey's Album, Beg, Borrow & Steal on iTunes

Direct download: 2011.11.06_WL_065_-_Mikey_Manker.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:33pm PDT

Episode 064 - Mike Joyce

Comedian Mike Joyce joins Hank and Joe on the podcast to discuss sweetening comedy cds, Mike's recent marriage, proposal techniques, tweets of an anthill, Lotties vs the rest, Joe's ho woes, Benicio Del Toro, crappy jobs in telemarketing, Mike sells a radio ad to Hank's Pizzeria, a round of DALAI LAMA OR PORNSTAR.

out of context quote:

"Well, Don Rickles was an exceptional dad so do the math on that Inception riddle."

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Direct download: 2011.11.01_WL_064_-_Mike_Joyce.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:06pm PDT

Episode 063 - Mike Stanley

Comedian Mike Stanley joined Hank and Jeff on the podcast to discuss Mike's shirt, small-crowd dynamics, Mike's disappointing experience at the San Francisco Comedy Festival, the politics of club proximity, ye olde Lakeshore Theatre, making short films, "Salty Language, Peppered Morals", the World Series of Huh?, Infrequency, parallelogram writing, giving up vicey drinks and Hank shares a dishwashing tip with the listeners. Funny, interesting and informative. Listen, today!

out of context quotes:

"It's like having people paint against each other."

"You can't have a huge Cash and a tiny Elvis!"

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www.MikeStanleyComedy.com

Direct download: 2011.10.24_WL_063_-_Mike_Stanley.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:23am PDT

Episode 062 - GoonTube with Joe M and Joe F

Sithlords Joe McAdam and Joe Fernandez join Hank on the podcast to discuss blackface, Hank's drive across the country, themed restaurants gone wrong, Gary Sinese's niece, Joe F's trip to Vegas for a comedy competition, Joe M got some wedding booty, trucker sex, delivery vs material and Hank reads YouTube comments sent to him from angry fans of Multi Talented Star. HAMMMBURGER!

out of context quote:

"I said bananers. I meant bananers."

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Direct download: 2011.10.17_WL_062_-_GoonTube_with_Joe_M_and_Joe_F.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:53am PDT

Episode 061 - David Drake

Comedian David Drake joins Hank and Joe on the podcast to discuss water birth, Hank's encounter with a homeless guy, Game of Thrones, how David became a veterinarian in Thailand, another round of the DALAI LAMA OR PORNSTAR game!, Drake on Drake on Drake and then we get serious and solve politics. Super fun show. Listen, today!

out of context quote:

"Harrison Ford, look it up."

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Direct download: 2011.10.10_WL_061_-_David_Drake.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:02am PDT

Episode 060 - Mike Sheehan

Comedian Mike Sheehan joins Hank and Jeff to discuss how Hank met Eddie Peppitone, car-jacking and the origin of the name "Winners and Losers", the woes and hoes of dating, the business of podcasting and Jeff's crazy plans to use his legs more. Super fun show. Magical, almost. Listen!

out of context quote:

"You ever seen a hippo drunk?"

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Direct download: 2011.10.02_WL_060_-_Mike_Sheehan.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:51am PDT

Episode 059 - Timmy Brochu

Comedian and podcaster Timothy "Timmy" Brochu joins Hank and Joe on the podcast to discuss Hank's sunburnt arms because of stupidity, albino gorillas, where Timmy's from and other cliches, a randy deer skeleton prank, killing animal stories, Timmy's start in Maine/Boston and his journey to Chicago, when good booking goes bad, Joe fills us in on the cancellation of the hit show the Late Live Show, Dumbbell's from wound, Timmy's "marriage" and how he met his mother-in-law, and Joe's marriage.

out of context quotes:

"Women are f*cking different than men. Can we talk about that?"

"F*ck sleeves!"

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Direct download: 2011.09.21_WL_059_-_Timmy_Brochu.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:13pm PDT

Comedian and podcaster Collin Bullock joins Hank and Jeff on the show to discuss what we would be if we could be any one profession for a year and then we take Collin apart and reassemble him in an effort to figure out just what the f*ck is up with him. Things get interesting and honest and still stays funny. Listen today!

out of context quote:

"Suddenly Zuckerberg is getting his tentacles into your dementia."

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Direct download: 2011.08.31_WL_057_-_Collin_Bullock.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:59am PDT

Episode 056 - Adam Burke and Will Miles

Comedians Adam Burke and Will Miles join Hank on the podcast to discuss their recent week of feature work at Zanies, heckler stories, the origin of Adam's mysterious accent, Hank's declaration of war on his farmer's tan, getting comedy advice from other people, Will's experience being a contestant on a dating show and we figure out the various words used to describe women. This episode is hot and stunning! Please listen.

out of context quote:

"I was worried a bug would land on my nipple."

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Direct download: 2011.08.19_WL_056_-_Adam_Burke__Will_Miles.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:10am PDT

Episode 055 - Ken Barnard

Comedian and tall Ken Barnard joins Hank and Joe on the podcast to discuss his move to LA, scary factories, and wizard of oz revelations. Then Joe helps us understand Catcher in the Rye before we go deep on the role of love in sex and enjoy another insightful round of America's Favorite Segment, ROMANTIC FANTASIES. Then some improv talk, the old clown vs priest debate and getting nookie at a wedding. Plus much much more. Please, listen.

out of context quote:

"Sounds like Rosie O'Donnell produced it."

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LINKS:

Ken Barnard's website and Twitter: @KenBarnard

Joe Fernandez's website and Twitter: @JoeFernandez

Hank Thompson's website and Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Direct download: 2011.08.14_WL_055_-_Ken_Barnard.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:16pm PDT

Episode 054 - Matt Riggs

Comedian, podcaster and real-life Grimace, Matt Riggs, joins Hank and Joe on the podcast to discuss the butts of smoking, the biggest trick in the bible, hilarious rollercoaster tragedies and Matt's experience working at a theme park. Hank FACT CHECK's headbanging with a bird, women's fashion gets a thorough examination as well as Fashion Do's and Don'ts for the Office and new segment ROMANTIC FANTASIES leads to hilarious and interesting stories like when Joe chased after... plus more! And more!

out of context quote:

"I did get to yell at a spitter."

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Check out these links:

Jessie and Matt's Podcast

Joe Fernandez'z Website

Suck Professor (Hank's blog)

Direct download: 2011.08.10_WL_054_-_Matt_Riggs.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:06am PDT

Episode 053 - David Mascorro

Comedian David Mascorro joins Hank and Kenny on the podcast. Kenny tells the story of a weird day at work, then after we take a look at history we fix the future for all humanity while discussing politics, conspiracies and the futility of war. Also there's peepee talk to keep you interested.

out of context quote:

"It'd be like if a peach had a mohawk."

Follow Hank on Twitter: @Hank_Thompson

Direct download: 2011.08.03_WL_053_-_David_Mascorro.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:57am PDT

Episode 052 - Jesse Baltest Part 2

Comedian Jesse Baltes joins Hank and Joe for Part 2 of the podcast to discuss murder and romantic fantasies.

out of context quote:

"I have romantic fantasies."

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Direct download: 2011.07.23_WL_052_-_Jess_Baltes_Part_2.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:22am PDT

Episode 051 - Jesse Baltes Part 1

Comedian Jesse Baltes joins Hank and Joe on the podcast to talk about giving tours around chicago, vitamins/propaganda for hearts, circumcision, the origins of protestantism, Count Chocula's Classic Conundrums and the morality of murder. One of our most hilarious and philsophical episodes yet. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. Really fun show.

out of context quote:

"The world can only have one devil."

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Direct download: 2011.07.21_WL_051_-_Jess_Baltes_Part_1.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:25am PDT

Episode 050 - Dan Friesen

Comedian and podcaster Dan Friesen joins Hank and Joe on the podcast. They discuss the Internet sensation Dorota the 'Multi Talented Star,' missouri meth culture, octopuss anatomy and then they argue about smoking. Plus a whole lot more. Listen now!

out of context quotes:

"Smoke a nicotine patch! SMOKE A NICOTINE PATCH!"

"Nicotine patch adams."

Dan's Podcast: The Symposium Podcast

Joe's Website: www.JoeMcAdamComedy.com

Read more about Multi Talented Star at www.SuckProfessor.com

Direct download: 2011.07.15_WL_050_-_Dan_Friesen.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:04am PDT

Episode 049 - Simmons McDavid Loves New York

Comedian Simmons McDavid joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast. They discuss emotional eating, Simmons' impending move to New York, the church of Chick-Fil-A, the evils of the brown cowbird, how Jeff and Simmons are wrong about Hank's teeth, and that Simmons fighting days are (hopefully) over. Plus a whole bunch more.

out of context quotes:

"Jeff, what do you do when you feel sad?"

"I hope you find someone to keep you from getting jumped in New York."

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Direct download: 2011.07.07_WL_049_-_Simmons_McDavid_Loves_New_York.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:39am PDT

Episode 048 - Marty DeRosa

Comedian Marty DeRosa joins Hank and Lauren on the podcast. We discuss making yourself laugh, flaccid weinies, Hank's stance against Facebook birthdays, Marty and Lauren hatch an evil plan, Red Shoe Diaries, porn categories, Lauren's HDM (Head Don't Match) problem, the dangers of veganism, ankle sexiness and more than our heads can remember.

out context quote:

"I've had a large head my whole life."

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www.comediansyoushouldknow.com

Direct download: 2011.07.04_WL_048_-_Marty_DeRosa.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:25pm PDT

Episode 047 - Cameron Gillette

Comedian Cameron Gillette joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast. We discuss the true cause of the civil war, Cameron's childhood as a child in the South, Hank's brief stint informing the public about Louisiana, how Cameron and Jeff met online, end of the world theories, Hank shares a tip for tea drinkers and how Cameron got the sexy scar on his chin from a bike crash.

out of context quote:

"Star Search SG-1, idiot."

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Direct download: 2011.06.13_WandL_047_-_Cameron_Gillette.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:02am PDT

Episode 046 - Mike Lebovitz

Comedian Mike Lebovitz joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast. We discussed movie believability, sex and violence in media and culture and we argue about whether or not overall human suffering has gone up or down. Plus a whole lot more stuff I don't have time to list. Mike is a member of the Comedians You Should Know and is one of the funniest comedians working in Chicago, not to mention all around nice and hairy guy.

out of context quote:

"He's not like The Wiggles. The Wiggles are the worst offenders."

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www.comediansyoushouldknow.com

Direct download: 2011.06.09_WandL_046_-_Mike_Lebovitz.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:25pm PDT

Episode 045 - Gnatatouille

Comedians Kenny DeForest, Joe McAdam and Hank Thompson do a podcast.

Drunk tweettinnbng, comedian apartment, comedy club climbing, Kenny update, Benny Hill, stink lines, comedy and drinking and the burden of adulthood, free time and day jobs, Evernote, Hank gets ticked off, Gnatatouille, Macho Man pinned forever by death, a very sad nursing home story, compression of morbidity, Joe's worries about cloning, Hank's butt policy, a big tornado kills a bunch of people, audience expectations, comedy and music, Hank's encounters a new nemesis: an intelligent little girl, Apocalypse Hoboken's snappy joke, vegetable-eating tips, FACT CHECK: baldness amongst the races, skin-whitening in India, egg toofs, and more and more for your ears.

out of context quotes:

"What am I? Not a citizen of Rome?"

"Why am I doing this? This is terrible podcasting."

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Direct download: 2011.06.01_WandL_045_-_Gnatatouille.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:17am PDT

Episode 044 - Charlie Bury

Comedian and guy Charlie Bury joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast.

Diesel and the Goose and stupid sports radio, Hank the Attack Dog and Jeff the Snoose Packet, Women and Dwarves, Getting the Swagger out: the true crime story: Sundays ARE a thang, Cotter Smith and the Nightcrawler, jovial, an accolade keeps the Charlie away, Hank was Edmund again, Turkish Delight, podcast mania, fat jokes, tit-pinching, Hank stitches together a new joke, audio from the pepper spray incident at Will's North Woods Inn open mic, Hunter Bragadochio host DALAI LAMA OR PORNSTAR!, grooming habits and shower talk, Game of Thrones, Jeff reckons improv is alright.

out of context quotes:

"Theater people are fucking bizarre."

"Where do you go where you see elderly Samoans?"

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Direct download: 2011.05.19_WandL_044_-_Charlie_Bury.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:09pm PDT

Episode 043 - Ben Bergman

Comedian Ben Bergman joins Hank and Joe Fernandez on the podcast.

jam causers, getting to know Bergman, Indian chick schtick, swimming, a straw of water almost gets Joe punched in the face by Hank, bullying, violence sucks, gypsy talk, killing your own food, Hank and his dad fight a muskrat, death penalty, assisted suicide, Jaws vs CGI, Ben puts Italians in the past, dating why? purpose of marriage, arguments for god, The Road, bad first date movies, cuddle snacks, Amerigo who?, where not to put hot sauce, the afterlife: what about it?, STORM by Tim Minchin, Catholics come home, celibacy? More like celispicy! Lots of discussion and tons of fun for your ears.

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Direct download: 2011.05.14_WandL_043_-_Ben_Bergman.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:48am PDT

Episode 042 - Joe Kwaczala

Comedian Joe Kwaczala joins Hank and Joe on the podcast.

A fun night makes for a bad day, swollen uvula, the f*ck saw guy was on the Late Live Show, too big to bath, live sex demonstration at Northwestern makes national headlines, Hank's id finds it's way home, upside down baby, Joe comes from Pittsburg and Catholics, Notre Dame, M Night Shyamalan gets the business, anime, Hank does a new impression, critical thinking and the bible, church boredom, was Jesus a virgin?, ribs make you sleepy, Joe majored in studio art whatever that is, first-timer friend follies, Joe finds an old banana in his sportcoat, fruits Joe hasn't eaten, My Kid Could Paint That, Hank's Dad Could Paint That, the absurdity of tradition.

out of context quotes:

"Every backyard has hostas."

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www.thelateliveshow.com

Direct download: 2011.05.09_WandL_042_-_Joe_Kwaczala.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:45pm PDT

Episode 041 - Thems Fightin' Words

Comedians Bill Cruz and Joe Fernandez join Hank on the podcast.

A busy few weeks, horse whispering, those new Miller Lite commercials, tshirts, Hank has a pregnant pause at the deli counter, the spanking habits of straights and gays, Bill's weekend at Comedy Club on State, tipping the staff, Joe's new job has learned him a lot of facts about Chicago, Kennedy family troubles, A PLAY: starring Joe Fernandez and Bill Cruz written by Hank Thompson, Hank gets pissed off at Joe about the play, late nights in Milwaukee living the dream, Bill almost became a professional air hockey guy (seriously), "gay people" IS funny. And more and more.

out of context quote:

"I don't know why I'm talking about this now."

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Direct download: 2011.05.06_WandL_041_-_Thems_Fightin_Words.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:07am PDT

Episode 040 - Springtime Fun with Ricky Gonzalez and Joe McAdam

Comedians Ricky Gonzalez and Joe McAdam join Hank for some some springtime fun on the podcast.

Walker stories, well dogs, do fish grow to the size of the tank? Hank explains, stories from the Oakwood, people's perceptions of standup comedy, heckler moments, Joe and his fiancee have a bad day, emotions of dreams, hotel vomiting, hors d'oeuvres? more like more d'oeuvres!, fat chicks in party hats, butt plug design, Ricky gets into SNUBFest, The Adventures of a Private Dick Named Me, Late Live Show, Ricky went nerd-watching at C2E2, interviewing dumb high school kids, the first time Hank found pleasure in his peepee, gangbangs are community events, Hank does a 5K maybe, getting old: video games or cigarettes?, politician fists, a message for JK Rowling, and more. More more more!

out of context quotes:

"Tiny foods are very deceptive."

"Hornswaggle's pretty sweet."

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Direct download: 2011.04.19_WandL_040_-_Spring_Fun_with_Ricky_G_and_Joe_M.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:28pm PDT

Episode 039 - Monte LaMonte

Actor and comedian Monte LaMonte joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast.

 

Really fun show! Monte’s been performing in Chicago a long time, Monte’s role in Road to Perdition with Jude Law, celebrity bridge burning, how residuals work in commercial acting, the story of Monte’s US Cellular commercial and the aftermath, Jeff’s gross tongue, a beef with Bill Cruz at poker, Monte’s first crush goes downs, Controversy at D&D: a Treasure Chest of Drama: Nerds Being Babies: the Truth Behind the Dungeon, caring is NOT sharing, Essay Fiesta, a drunk couple across the street wets a few knuckles, prostitutes: their roles in our lives and cameras, prostitute prices in Amsterdam, Monte may or may not get back into stand up, Renaissance Fair orgies, wife luck, Monte’s food blog and show, Monte was on an episode of Check Please. And gallons more!

out of context quote:

"Burp."

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Direct download: 2011.04.09_WandL_039_-_Monte_LaMonte.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:53am PDT

Episode 038 - Megan Gailey

Comedian Megan Gailey joins Joe and Hank on the podcast.

Our experiences touching fake boobs, is ping pong for poor people?, the Castrati, pornsurfing and how nice the house in porn are, Megan has a thing for people who have a thing for balloons, First Encounters of the Megan Kind, Megan's origins: escaping the clam, reality shows, marrying drivers and other reasons to attend a car race, Joe's upcoming high school reunion, a jet ski explosion, glitter hitler stache, 31/m/chicago cyber?, crypt-keeper tales, Keanu Reeves, drunken Indian stories in Canada, building up a full charge, it's scary getting scared, YFF had a show, Megan doesn't hover and she's peed into a urinal, fashion in the hoodie, Joe reads fan mail defending dickfarter, being single as a performer

out of context quote:

"Hatred is the easy part of being human."

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Direct download: 2011.04.02_WandL_038_-_Megan_Gailey.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:57am PDT

Episode 037 - Simmons McDavid & Mike Joyce

Comedians Simmons McDavid and Mike Joyce join Hank on the podcast

Mike runs an open mic called Rathskellar, we find out what the hell that is, not Wilford Brimley, tumblr porn, female anatomy, diaries, sinks and butts, performing in front of people you know is... you know..., are comics good at speeches?, Churchill quotes, SCIENCE CORNER with Hank: fat monkeys, Simmons the wizard, running a show talk: an insider's view, Joyce describes how Bootleg Comedy died, Phantom of the Club Owner, Laugh Factory Talk, Zanies and what is clean, should you be drunk during headshots, Joyce finds a relic from the old pizza film days, South Park for the win, quitting drinking, duck hunt, video games vs productivity, damn the HAM, last time we cried, and more! (lots more!)

out of context quote:

"No one can do it but me; I'm like the Biff of that."

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Direct download: 2011.03.31_WandL_037_-_Simmons_McDavid__Mike_Joyce.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:41am PDT

Episode 036 - Matt Ruby

New York-based comedian Matt Ruby joins Hank and Joe M on the podcast.

Matt blogs at SandpaperSuit.com, new guys!, we shake our heads at handshaking, We're All Friends Here podcast, NY and Chicago- Matt has scene 'em both, soap sliver solutions and Matt's relationship with his father, truth and funnyness, Joe encounters an old man who seems to like him, laid because of comedy maybe?, naming a show, Jewish foodish, break up talk, Hank gives advice to Matt and Joe on the overwhelming terribleness that is going bald, rats love lady cave-holes, Hank fights an Irish Possum, NY stand up comedy rooms, what Matt learned on his trip to Vietnam, Jews: not really into hunting, dizziness is the ultimate gateway drug. And more!

out of context quote:

"This gefilte fish thing, though, this trend has got to go."

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www.sandpapersuit.com

Direct download: 2011.03.22_WandL_036_-_Matt_Ruby.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:32am PDT

Comedians Joe Fernandez and Lane 3.14schel help Hank bring things full circle on the podcast.

Lane's hair is its own product, Irish Day and Hank's hatred for stickers, Joe tells a shocking sticker shock story, sandwich sandwhat?, Diane Lane is hot and other women who made it onto a list, hilarious printer story, COBY not SONY, 3.14 song, why people think heckling is okay, Hank's thighs are so sore..., secrets of the inner thigh, technology, Joe's teen improv was a real creepfest not really, wrong way to sext, timid finishing moves, the origins of Dickfarter and Moby Dick.

out of context quotes:

"Who heckles at a book reading?"

"I wouldn't want to chip my tooth on a toe ring."

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Direct download: 2011.03.20_WandL_035_-_Full_Circle_with_Joe_F_and_Lane_P.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:30am PDT

Episode 034 - John Roy

Comedian John Roy joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast.

John helps Hank find a new level of failure, developing a set for late night television, CARMONA!!!, club sets, worst open mic in the world, impressions are impressive, Roy's favorite place's to play, stagehaps and mishaps, John Fox was a fox, John tells about life on The Road, pre-show thought process, being grately, people respect comedians way too much!, public speaking fear, John went to Loyola, deleted comics, when to quit? assassin passion, pizza break!, the worst bouncer at the worst bar (Hye Bar), does a comic going on morning radio help move tickets?, the weapons of DOOM, and more.

out of context quote:

"Our listeners should watch that instead of listening to this"

Link:

John Roy's website

Direct download: 2011.03.14_WandL_034_-_John_Roy.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:40am PDT

Episode 033 - Kenny DeForest

Comedian Kenny DeForest joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast.

Epic show! Drury is a college, red box? more like shit box, Hank invents a new sex position, Kenny's comedy start, noodling, shows in Missouri, Four Loko is mooey loco, measuring time in sets or time, baldness and other hilarious disabilities, another gift?, the what what on comedic confidence, Hank tells of his visit to Narnia, first time on stage, Religion: what's the deal?, another canister of Four Loko, 9/11 arguments, Falling asleep ain't easy for brains, why do women have to be so womenly, mannequins, IO experience, world without women, comic book talk blah blah blah, where we wanna be in 5 years, and a lot of drunken but interesting and hilarious talk about comedy. 2.5 hours. Don't miss a single second!

out of context quotes:

"I would think that having aligators coming after you while you're in quicksand is kinda dangerous."

"The most important thing is, clearly, no one in this room is educated enough on this topic to make any comment on it."

"You're the tallest podcaster in Chicago."

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Direct download: 2011.03.06_WandL_033_-_Kenny_DeForest.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:26am PDT

Episode 032 - Brandon Wetherbee

Talk show host and podcaster Brandon Wetherbee joins Hank and Jeff on the podcast.

Brandon runs You Me Them Everybody, his recent move to DC and life there, rubberband cheek wrestler guy?, being hot makes it okay to destroy science, politics personality types, mics Hank lics, Coles is great, Bathroom Divas, stand up don't get no respect, music awareness, no show notes? fo sho, interviewing musicians, Funny People, Brandon went to Catholic school with the sluts, podcast plans and the shame of ambition, Jeff's encounters with the Amish, rubberband guy solve: Captain Lou Albano!, nipsters, talk show talk, a Gervais disagreement, and lots lots lots lots more.

out of context quote:

"Do you guys have family that's older than you?"

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www.YouMeThemEverybody.com

Direct download: 2011.03.02_WandL_032_-_Brandon_Wetherbee.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:21pm PDT

Episode 031 - SnowCast-A-Thon 2000 - Joe Fernandez, Brendan McGowan

Comedians Joe Fernandez and Brendan McGowan join Hank on a special Winners and Losers Podcast.

This is part 6 of the SnowCast-A-Thon 2000. Recorded between 5am and 6:30am this is the final segment of the SnowCast, making it a 12-hour marathon show. Joe was a little worn out but still managed to contribute greatly to the discussion. After he departs, Brendan and Hank discuss comedy and other shit with the kind of eloquence and intelligence that defies their drunken and exhausted mental state. Still funny, though. Back to regular shows soon.

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Episode 030 - SnowCast-A-Thon 2000 - Part 5 - Liza Treyger, Kenny DeForest

Comedians Liza Treyger and Kenny DeForest join Hank on a special Winners and Losers Podcast.

This is part 5 of the SnowCast-A-Thon 2000. Making their second appearance on the SnowCast are Liza Treyger and Kenny DeForest, adding their unique and funny perspectives between the hours of 3am and 5am. We chat about everything, which is shorthand for saying Hank doesn't have time to listen to the entire 2 hours right now. Whatever we talk about it you can bet it's drunken, hilarious and unprofessional. This is hours 7 or 8 or 9 or something of the SnowCast. Enjoy.

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Episode 029 - SnowCast-A-Thon 2000 - Part 4 - Jeff Steinbrunner, Brendan McGowan

Comedians Jeff Steinbrunner and Brendan McGowan join Hank on a special Winners and Losers Podcast.

This is part 4 of the SnowCast-A-Thon 2000. Brendan McGowan steps in for his second shift during the marathon and we welcome Jeff Steinbrunner to the mic. After we spend way too much time arguing about whether or not logic is a good thing we shotgun beers. Tons of other hilarious shit. This is hour 6 or 7 or whatever of the SnowCast-A-Thon. All of us are tall. Listen to it now!

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Episode 028 - SnowCast-A-Thon 2000 - Part 3 - Bill Cruz, Ryan Walker

Comedians Bill Cruz and Ryan Walker join Hank on a special Winners and Losers podcast.

This is part 3 of the SnowCast-A-Thon 2000. Ryan Walker gets back on the mic but Bill Cruz steps up in only the way he can. Bill shares red bar roast secrets and then describes the process of how cows are butchered in Colorado. Fascinating stuff. This is hour 5 or 6 in the Snowcast so Hank is starting to get drunk and tired. Tons of laughs. And many more hours to come.

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