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Talkward w/ guests Michael Bleicher & Andy Newton
This episode of Talkward welcomes comedy writers and authors Michael Bleicher and Andy Newton! The humor writing duo has been published in McSweeney's, Points In Case, Crack The Spine and Weekly Humorist. They discuss their writing process, the power of Google Docs, and the state of the world. Their debut novel "From the Campaign Trail or Thereabouts" a satirical road trip comedy taking place during the events of the 2016 election is on sale now from imprint Humorist Books.
EXCLUSIVE BOOK EXCERPT: 'From the Campaign Trail or Thereabouts' ~ Buy It Today!
First chapter excerpt of the new political satire novel 'From the Campaign Trail or Thereabouts'. Now available from Humorist Books!
Modern Day Mysteries for the Scooby-Doo Gang
“The Haunted Air BnB”: It’s a Sherlock crossover episode this week as the Gang heads across the pond for a star-studded Saturday morning special! Fresh off the plane, Velma beelines to a local pub to get wifi on her smartphone, while Fred and Daphne stumble upon a string of haunted AirBnBs being investigated by none other than British national icon Sherlock Holmes. Will Fred overcome his jealousy and be able to work with Sherlock, despite seeing this chiseled, animated version of Benedict Cumberbatch shamelessly flirt with Daphne? Are the ghosts in the AirBnB paying customers, or simply squatters claiming housing rights? Seriously, how is AirBnB even legal with the limited amount of protections in place for both consumers and hosts?
White Mirror
Dressed-for-yoga MADISON has a higher-tech-looking FitBit-esque device strapped to her wrist. The device’s readout says, "KALE LEVELS LOW" and a robotic voice from it says, "Now teleporting you to Whole Foods." She disappears in a whoosh of self-satisfaction.
Inadvertent Straight Pride Parades
A Wharton Alumni Reunion, A Zac Brown Band tailgate, A UCB sketch comedy team and more!
The Prophecy Speaks Of “The One”
First, you must be willing to undergo the ritualistic Cave Beating Of Friends where we spelunk you into a cave and beat you with sticks until you can successfully name all six primary characters from the cast of Friends and the actors who played them.
How I Talk About My Friends On Their Birthday Social Media Posts Vs. Every Other Day of the Year
On her birthday, September 20th: Wishing the happiest of birthdays to my soulmate, my partner in crime, the peanut butter to my petroleum jelly (inside joke, lol), the light of my life, Tiffany. Tiff, I know you've had a tough year but I’ve witnessed firsthand how much stronger you are for it. You are such a badass. We are going to stay out until the sun comes up on your second day as a flirty, dirty thirty-year old! I hope you stocked up on your Red Bull, because I am ready to celebrate YOU and only YOU all night!
On her birthday, 11:58 PM: My Uber is here, tell her I said bye.
Brandy, of the song “Brandy,” Issues a Point-by-Point Rebuttal
I write to address a number of striking similarities between the details described in your lyrics and elements of our brief affair at Asbury Park last summer.
Life Hacks For Hacks
Put pancake mix into a ketchup bottle for easy squeezing. This will give you more time to write forced, unnatural dialogue.
Children’s Books in the Age of Trump
The Shithole Country Mouse and the City Mouse, The Princess and the Pee Tape, Gulliver’s Travel Ban and more.
HBO's List of Totally Original, Not At All Adapted New Sitcoms
The Big Bang Theon, Castle Black-ish, Saved By Tyrell and more.
Yes, I Kidnapped You, But It’s Only Until My True Crime Podcast Takes Off
Prime Crime Time with Ryan Blime is the show I’ve dreamed of making ever since I legally changed my last name for the title. But I couldn't find a true crime story riveting enough...
Talkward w/ guest Irving Ruan
This episode of Talkward welcomes San Francisco based humor writer, actor, comedian, playwright, and engineer Irving Ruan. Irving writes regularly for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Weekly Humorist as well SlackJaw, where he is also an editor!
Casting Call for Netflix's New Docuseries, So You Think You Can Bind, Torture, and Kill?
Three contestants will make it to the final round, where the killer with the most creative and functional soundproof murder dungeon wins, getting the ultimate binge-watching Netflix treatment and becoming a weird sex symbol somehow.
Romancing The Stone- Tips For Courting Roger Stone In Prison
Don't forget: You and Roger may have a solid prison romance, and it could very well be a beautiful experience, but he'll always... always... be Donald Trump's bitch.
Marine Corps General John Kelly Helps You Be A New and Better You in 2019
For your best 2019, call John Kelly now at the number below. I can’t make you the best you, but I think I can keep you from being the worst you, just by being around all the time.
It’s True That Demons Are Possessing Human Souls, But You Need To Change Your Tone
As a journalist who is doing the most important work in our democracy right now, I am concerned. Look, I get it, people are angry because demons are coming out of their lairs and possessing human souls, and you should be angry, but if you want to really make a change, you have to change your tone first.
Donnie’s Book Report About the Witch Hunt
Hi. My name is Donnie, and what I am going to do is I am going to do a book report. The book report I am going to do is about the Witch Hunt book we read in class during silent reading time.
New on Netflix: December 2018
Here's A List Of What's Coming To Netflix For December, 2018...
American…
The Metaphysics of the Second Date: A Syllabus
The Metaphysics of the Second Date: A Syllabus
Professor: Lone…
What to Watch for at Billy Beckham’s Long-Awaited Funeral Service
Now, allegedly, Cassandra has invited Rebecca to the funeral and wants her to sit with the family DESPITE Jackie’s clear objections! Get ready for the fireworks, especially if Rebecca has already been in the Moscato!
Talkward w/ guest Brooke Preston
Today on Talkward is super special guest Brooke Preston! Brooke is a comedy writer, author and co-founder of the satire comedy website The Belladonna! Her new book ‘New Erotica For Feminists: Satirical Fantasies of Love, Lust & Equal Pay’ is in bookstores now! We learn all about Brookes early years working at Planet Hollywood in Times Square in NYC, her comedy influences and when she got to walk Justin Timberlake to the men’s room.
Wake Up, America!
ANCHOR 2: Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. ANCHOR 1: Thoughts. Prayers. ANCHOR 2: Yes, of course, thoughts and prayers. ANCHOR 1: And now: How to look like a celebrity, on a budget!
Jeff Sessions' Updated Resume
-Advanced common-sense policies to protect nation from external and internal threats, such as gender fluidity, impoverished refugees, non-addictive drugs, and the perils of a modern, integrated society.
-Consistently rated “Least Fuckable Face” by my boss, the president of the United States.
Top Fantastical NFL Halloween Costumes
Unharmed NFL Spouse, Team Owner The Doesn't Harbor Secret Racist Feelings, Employed Protesting Quarterback and more.
Imagined Notification Texts from Two Startup Meal Delivery Services in the Near Future
12:26 PM from Cuminoids: Looks like Farm 2 Mouth meal delivery just showed up at the same time. Not sure why you have both services going as Cuminoids has everything you could need in our inventory with an emphasis on all things enhanced by Cumin.
Helpful Hints When You Accidentally Make Direct Eye Contact With the Kiosk Mall Employee
Whip out your 7 Sutra Ionic Heat Brushes from your purse and cry, “What more do you people want from me?”. And more.
Relationship-Wrecked With Dr. Kit Lively
Dear Dr. Kit...How can you tell if your boyfriend is a serial killer? Are there obvious signs that I may be missing? I found a bloodied selection of what appear to be human teeth in a small pile in his workshop, and that's gotten me to thinking... there have been other things that I may be overlooking as well. What do you think?
How to Save Football
At a recent NFL owners meeting, owners expressed great concern at the steep drop in television viewership and the cataclysmic decline in attendance. They asked, what can we do to save football? Simple. One thing. Make the whole game the opening sequence of NBC’s Sunday Night Football. That’s it. Sixty minutes of Carrie Underwood. In a fringed leather bustier.
Talkward w/ guest Lillian Stone
Today on Talkward is guest Lillian Stone! Lillian is a comedy…
This Is Not The America I Recognize From The Back Of All Those State Quarters
This is not the America that we were promised--the America on the back of all those commemorative state quarters from 18 years ago. The ones with all the pictures on them. Illinois is still a ginormous picture of Abe Lincoln wearing an unbuttoned shirt that reveals way too much of his chest. Waaay too much of his chest.
The People On This Subway Car Ranked By Deliciousness Should It Come To That
Situations like this can force one’s hand. Now, more often than not situations like these don’t involve eating another person, but if it did, and I’m not saying it would, this is who I’d suggest we start with.
CARTOON: Trumpunzel
Trumpunzel, Trumpunzel, let down your...is that hair? Everything is fine, just tweet away! Today's cartoon by Bob Eckstein and Kit Lively
I'm a Risk Taker
Oh, you don’t believe me? Well, I’ll prove it to you.
Life After Simon & Garfunkel: Date Night
Oh, hello there. I’m actor and singing legend Art Garfunkel,…
If The Rules of Fight Club Were Repurposed for Book Club
The first rule of Book Club is: you do not talk about Book Club.
The…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Briefs the Media: “The President clearly meant you need id to buy groceries”
Before we start, I just want to note how disappointed I am in…
Guy Fieri Receives His Enneagram Results
IT’S TRUE, PEOPLE: Even the Mayor of Flavortown™ needs to…
White House Revised List: Donald Trump’s Favorite Things
Favorite Golfer: Tiger Wouldn’ts
Favorite Tongue Twister:…
CARTOON: Why We Do Anything
The one true motivator.
Baseball’s State-of-the-Union
As the 89th annual Midsummer Classic is upon us, it’s that time again when baseball sizes up how to improve public perception and sales after the All-Star break, or really, the old-age question; “How do we draw more of today’s youth to the sport to fill more seats?”
A Friendly Welcome/Formal Warning Letter from Your Neighborhood Homeowners Association
Dear New Resident,
Greetings and welcome to the…
Talkward w/ guest Ginny Hogan
Today on Talkward is comedy writer and stand-up comic Ginny Hogan!…
My Dick is Stuck in a Westworld Robot
I came to Westworld for the unbridled adventure. It’s a world…
Margaritaville, Inc.’s Annual Report, By Jimmy Buffett
Mahalo shareholders, stakeholders and loyal Parrotheads. Margaritaville,…
Talkward w/ guest Carrie Wittmer
This episode of Talkward welcomes guest Carrie Wittmer! Carrie…
Things I’ve Done On Ambien That Aren’t Racist
“Guys, I did something unforgivable so do not defend me. It…
Weekly Horoscopes for the Unemployed
Aries
Life is like a rose, always blooming or not blooming,…
Talkward w/ guest Jonathan Zeller
This episode of Talkward welcomes comedy writer and performer…
Trump Finally Saw Avengers: Infinity War
Looks like Trump finally saw Infinity War and he's got some tweets for his new most admirable and very best new friend Thanos.
Talkward w/ guest Andy Newton
Today on Talkward is comedy writer and occasional poet Andy…
Trump Gets His Parade
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
Ooh, they're red,…
The White House Party Planning Committee Brainstorms For Cinco de Mayo
TED: Okay, listen up hombres. The White House Cinco de Mayo party…
Ohio Man Literally Zips His Lip
DAVENPORT, Ohio – Men have done many unusual things to try…
Tap Dancing For The Criminally Insane
SPOKANE , Washington – Doctors at the Spokane Home For The…
Tony Robbins Presents: “Unleash the Not-So-Risky and Therefore More Employable Power Within” Workshop
Are you a woman with skills to share, but no one…
Frozen on Broadway Review: It’ll Run Forever Anyway So What’s the Point
Disney’s chillest musical opened on Broadway this Thursday…
The Whispering Village Of Turkmenistan
TURKMENISTAN – There’s a tiny village in Turkmenistan called…
Welcome to Mobility University™, an AT&T® Institution!
Welcome, new faculty member!
AT&T® is a recognized…
Tricky Dick Tutors Trump on Treachery
Here's to the State of Richard Nixon
For underneath his borders…
An Open Letter from the Giant Teddy Bear You Received Last Valentine's Day
Dear Roxanne,
It’s me again. 337 days, Roxanne. It’s…
Thank You For Considering My Application To Be The Next Dalai Lama
Esteemed High Lamas and Lay Members of the Reincarnation Search…
Scenes From Your Nihilistic Domestic Existence
First Steps
SPOUSE: Wait, did the baby just walk?
YOU:…
Reading 10,000 Books a Year is Easy—Just Do What I Do!
Listen to audiobooks to mix it up
Audiobooks are the best! They’re…
Stormy Daniels' Non-Disclosure Agreement
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
This Non-disclosure Agreement by and…
Trump’s First State of the Union
“I don’t really like cheeseburgers. It’s fake news. I’m losing weight and am down to 175 pounds, clearly you can see that.”
Trump’s Pay for Play Cabal
“The healthy man does not torture others - generally it is…
Most Returned Christmas Gifts: 2017 Edition
Rapist!
Harvey Weinstein's cologne for men (30% infused rose-water,…
The Dark Truth Behind Popular Christmas Songs, As Told By Supporting Characters
"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer"
As told by: Dasher
Okay, let…
Talkward w/ guest James Folta
This episode on Talkward is comedy writer, performer and…
Fear and Loathing in the White House Movie Theater
“I've built walls
A fortress deep and mighty
That none may…
Welcome To Our Home – Instructions From Your Airbnb Hosts
Dear Mr. Brody ,
WELCOME! We are delighted…
There Are Many Sides to Blame For My Getting Dumped By Justin
I'd like to share, in the strongest possible way, the horrible…
Titles Of Political Satire Pieces I Started This Week And Got Too Depressed To Finish
As I scratch my mosquito bites from last night and watch…
Elevator Pitches for Lifetime Movies
She had to do it Because She Couldn't Have Kids.
Janelle, a…