Shows
Joel Radio #271: The New Radicals
Jan 15th
On this show Joel follows up on the problems distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, and why it’s important to figure how to get it right now instead of later. He also talks about the folks that stormed the Capitol Building in D.C. and why you should figure out what your Mom, Dad and Uncles are up to on the internet. There’s a grim reality to the show’s open, but it lightens up as Layla joins Joel to discuss some of the Oscar season films like the excellent Promising Young Woman, Herself, Sound of Metal and more. Hear Layla try to describe the plot of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – it’s hilarious! Plus the good documentaries Tread, Wild Card, Time and much more.
Thought it was better to post the band from Ma Rainey rather than those idiots from the Capitol – Joel
Joel Radio #270: The Big Shot
Dec 30th
The last show of 2020 has Joel updating everyone on his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Spoilers, he’s doing fine, and he’s encouraging for people to take it themselves when they can. Joel is joined by journalist Steve Miller who feels the delivery of the vaccine could be a problem and the guys come up with some inventive ways to distribute it. Perhaps the most obvious – just give it to anyone who wants it! Listen to this and be encouraged with the world’s fight against Covid-19, even though it would probably be better with Joel leading the fight. Plus, Layla returns to chat about what’s good on TV, like the holiday releases of Wonder Woman 1984, Soul, The Prom and much more. Find out why The Wilds on Prime is one of the best TV shows of the year, how The Mandalorian goes all fan-servicey, and why Murder on Middle Beach is perhaps the year’s best true crime TV show. And Joel watches documentaries like the great Dick Johnson is Dead, the unbelievable (for a reason) Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets, and even sings like The Bee Gees.
Don’t be an asshole – take the vaccine.
Joel Radio #269: Better Than Christmas
Dec 7th
Joel takes a Covid-19 vaccine trial and talks all about it on this show. He documents his journey to getting into the trial, the side effects he felt after the shot, the possibility of getting a placebo, how it affects a possible future vaccine mandate and much more. Should you get the vaccine yourself? Joel has a definite opinion on the subject – don’t miss this show! Plus, Joel’s girlfriend Layla returns to co-host and why Covid made that a necessity. And there’s a giant TV and movie rundown including the incredible Wayne on Amazon Prime, HBO’s incredible slate of The Flight Attendant, Murder on Middle Beach, Baby God, The Undoing, and much more. Plus, Happiest Season proves Christmas with lesbians is not as fun as it sounds, Joel has problems with The Comedy Store documentary, and how to explain Frank Zappa to a millennial in 2020.
Joel moments after he got the vaccine, or the placebo. Nobody knows!
Joel Radio #268: How To With Joel and Jason
Oct 29th
After eight long months away, Jason Fylan-Mares returns to the show for the first time since Movie Mania 2020. Jason’s stayed busy producing his own comedy shows, performing, and doing something Joel has not dared to – going to the movies! Joel details how he voted this year, going against long-standing convictions with a specific goal in mind. He also skips tons of stuff on the ballot, too! Find out which races he can’t be bothered with and why the American Solidarity Party will have to wait another four years to (possibly) get Joel’s vote. Plus, tons of TV reviews, including the brilliant How To with John Wilson, Soulmates, The Undoing, the finale of Lovecraft Country, the very funny Intelligence, and the completely bizarre advertainment of John Bronco on Hulu. At the movies, Jason takes in Tenet, Joel says to skip Bill Murray’s On The Rocks, and The Opening Act is very true to the life of a stand-up comedian but still isn’t very good.
Hey Sofia Coppola! I fixed the title of your new movie – Joel
Joel Radio #267: The Return of Comedy
Oct 16th
It looks like stand-up comedy is returning, even in a smaller, socially-distanced way, and Joel talks to the formerly retired comedian Ted Moss about what’s about to happen. Joel tells you about The Comedy Castle’s new procedures for the November re-opening and is proud to announce the return of the Advanced Comedy Class! Ted has already done some shows and has more coming up, when he’s not making episodes of his ever-growing podcast. Also, find out the beef between David Crosby and the recently deceased Eddie Van Halen, if a millennial can enjoy Airplane!, and the simple, according to Joel, mathematics of the stand-up comedy business. Plus tons of TV reviews including Ted Lasso, The Goes Wrong Show, A Wilderness of Error, and the most important movie of the year the coronavirus documentary Totally Under Control.
Mark Ridley and Louie Anderson at The Comedy Castle – the good times return November 5th!
Joel Radio #266: Wanna Buy a Watch?
Sep 11th
Podcaster and (retired) comedian Ted Moss, returns to the studio to tell Joel about how lockdown has been treating him and not unlike Joel it’s been challenging. Both guys talk renovating their kitchen with limited funds and Ted’s clever scheme that may or may not work. Joel bemoans the government’s response to comedy clubs closing, his own unemployment situation and why most “solutions” do nothing to combat the virus. Plus, more love for Fargo, Ted loves Catastrophe, Class Action Park is as crazy as it sounds, Seth Rogen makes the worst movie of the year, and why Joel and Ted should just start a band already.
That picture isn’t Ted, but you get the idea
Joel Radio #265: The One-Way Aisle of Life
Aug 13th
Joel returns with comedian Bill Hildebrandt in studio. Bill details his first comedy gig in months – outside no less – and how he’s dealing with COVID-19 by going the right way down the aisle at the supermarket, even if it feels wrong. Joel and Bill talk going to Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and why you should go there, too. Joel reviews Irresistible, Palm Springs, Host, and I Used To Go Here. One of those is really good! Plus, more memories of Corey Hall and a special, never-before-heard bonus segment where Corey interviewed the great George Carlin back in 2004.
Bill’s right. This is lame and protects on one.
Joel Radio #264: Goodbye Corey Hall
Jul 16th
On this show, Joel remembers his friend and co-host Corey Hall who passed away suddenly at age 44. It’s an emotional two hours as Joel talks about Corey’s life and career, how the two met, their successes and failures as podcasters and much more. Hear about their good, but ultimately doomed audition for commercial radio, the favorite shows they did together, what they fought about and what they both loved. There’s other tributes to Corey, too: one from NPR, his family’s obituary and a very nice piece by Adam Graham from The Detroit News. Goodbye, Corey. You will be missed.
The demo CD that got Joel and Corey (kinda) hired for commercial radio
Joel Radio #263: Be Our Buddy
May 20th
It’s another week of lockdown and Joel has watched a million different movies and TV shows and checks in with reviews. Actually, there some things even he, or phone-in guest Corey Hall, refuse to watch, including a new David Spade film on Netflix that looks like the worst thing ever. He’s pushing sixty years old, and Spade still hes acting like a teenager, being too good for the 20-years-his-junior woman that is by any standard attractive. Speaking of attractiveness, Joel details the real crime being done to actresses in Dead To Me Season 2 , and he knows he sounds like a dick doing it. Also, girlfriend Layla, sits in to review Upload, Magic For Humans, Normal People, Hollywood, a belated watch of The Morning Show, and much more. Plus, movie reviews of an 80s classic no one wanted, and the incredible My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler. It’s the best! Plus, Joel talks on Zoom here and here. How’s his background?
Before he was a “Heel Wrestler” Tanahashi was Joel’s friend. Photo by Corey!
Joel Radio #262: Everybody’s Guessing
Apr 29th
The world is so weird right now, and as a guy who likes to tell the truth Joel is here to say nobody knows anything. Not the doctors, the scientists, especially not the politicians. Everybody’s guessing, and Joel is, too. He chats with comedian Kevin Kramis who “won” the right to mow his, and other’s, lawns. Kevin says why he stopped live streaming comedy, how he’s being taken care by unemployment and his new hobby to fill the time. Later, girlfriend and viewing companion, Layla joins Corey Hall and Joel to discuss good the things to watch during the lockdown, which may include, Bad Education on HBO, My Spy, Banana Split, Little Fires Everywhere, After Life, Fleabag and more. It’s getting so bad – Corey actually enjoyed Little Caesar’s Pizza. Let’s all pray for this to end.
Somebody make a chart showing how charts are way up in 2020
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