Joel Radio #238: Movie Mania 2019
Feb 19th
Another year, another million or so movies watched by Joel and Corey Hall to make this podcast. You’ll hear each guy’s list of the best movies of 2018, find out what the worst of the year were, too, plus get their thoughts on what will and what should win at The Oscars. Find out which one super hero movie made the list, why the Rotten Tomatoes scores don’t always work, and why Melissa McCarthy is on the best and worst movies list. Also find out about the film destined to be a cult classic, why Bohemian Rhapsody isn’t very good, and why not to take your girlfriend rock climbing. The producers of this podcast would like to apologize in advance for a lack fighting on this episode. They promise to try harder on Movie Mania 2020.
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The movies of 2018!
Joel Radio #237: Super Bored
Feb 5th
It’s said that Super Bowl Sunday is a snapshot of America. If that’s the case, America is a weird, vapid, uninteresting place. Joel and Corey Hall review the game, the commercials and the halftime show – all three elements were equally dull! Then guys also get a call from comedian Sal Demilio to discuss the betting implications of a low-scoring game and how his dream job is, still, to open for Frank Sinatra. Also, Eddie Murphy made so much homophobic comedy in his career Joel can’t keep it straight. Hear the awful examples of what he was up to and why, it seems, no one is outraged today. Plus, True Detective is good and Corey doesn’t care, why comedians hate FuckJerry, the Starbucks CEO runs for president, and Liam Neeson has a particular set of possibly racist skills.
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The actual first track of Eddie Murphy’s debut comedy (not to be confused with the similar name of the first track of his second album)
Joel Radio #236: Certified By Seiko
Jan 22nd
It’s a with great pride that Joel Radio can introduce you to Seiko, a native Japanese man who now lives in America and who is one of Joel’s former comedy students. Seiko is funny and charming and he has found success reviewing Japanese restaurants in the U.S. and sharing them on Facebook. This caught the attention of Corey Hall who asked Seiko to bring back some snacks from a recent visit to Japan. Those snacks, which the guys try, include green chocolate Kit Kats, pickled seaweed, and shrimp flavored cookies. They’re as good as they sound, folks! Corey retorts with wacky American snacks, some of which were new to Seiko! Will he enjoy a Toffifay? Listen to find out. The guys also chat about Seiko’s comedy career, how he’d fare in a black comedy club and much more. Also, which Fyre Festival documentary should you watch to see “influencers” get scammed and made to suffer? Joel and Corey have seen both and they’ll get you up to speed. Plus, what’s so special about Japanese toilets?, Mary Poppins Returns is the same crap, Roma feels like film school (in a bad way), and a Ruth Bader Ginsburg double feature is what has become Joel’s life in Oscar season.
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The smiles hide the fact that these snacks mostly sucked
Joel Radio #235: Late Bingo
Jan 4th
The first podcast of 2019 starts like the others – Corey Hall is late! Special guest comedian Bill Hildebrandt and Joel speculate as to why, creating the “Corey Hall is Late Bingo” game. Corey shows up after a few minutes, though. His reason? Listen to find out. And it’s a fun show, too, as the guys talk comedy on New Year’s Eve, why it’s not always a great show, how Tiffany Haddish and Louis CK had infamous NYE shows this year. There are wild, diverse opinions on the topic and Joel reads some online reaction, too, from friends an celebrities alike. Also, celebrities are dying already in 2019 including, legendary pro wrestling interviewer “Mean” Gene Okerlund, and comedy legend Bob Einstein. Plus, another take on the “Gallagher story”, Bird Box made the world go crazy even though it sucks, Joel says there are awesome documentaries on Hulu, and who thought Vice might be the best movie of 2018.
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Poor excuses not pictured!
Joel Radio #234: Dancing In The Afternoon
Dec 14th
The crowd goes wild as Corey Hall dances during his introduction on this podcast. Ok, it didn’t happen that way, but if Joel and Corey were daytime talk show hosts, it would have. The guys discuss Ellen leaving, the ridiculous and (also dancing) GMA Day and how Wendy Williams keeps America’s housewives up-to-date on hip-hop culture. Also, the guys eat “The Worlds Best Chocolate Chip Cookies” – it says that on the box! It sounded too good to be true, and it was. Listen to find out why. Plus, another comedian is pulled off the stage by snowflakes, Corey talks Bumping Mics; which he’s done himself, Neflix unveils a horrid Xmas movie, Dumplin’ is for girls, Joel rental picks to click, and The Favourite is the best new movie to see for two reasons says Corey.
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This image says it all. Even Robert Frost would dislike these cookies
Joel Radio #233: Unlaughing Fat Guy
Nov 29th
The holiday movie season (and Oscar season) is in full-swing as Joel and Ted Moss review some of the award hopefuls including the very good Green Book, and the awful Netflix/Coen Brothers cash-burn The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. What’s worth a look this holiday? Lots of reviews to hear as Melissa McCarthy gets serious, those Asians are Rich and Crazy, and a remarkable documentary, Three Identical Strangers. There’s also a big argument over a depressing movie with a great performance as well. Plus, Joel performs in front of the “Unalughing Fat Guy” again, Ted goes west on Amtrak and visits Amazon even though he doesn’t subscribe, why everyone should watch YouTube videos, and Joel receives the worst Christmas card ever – from Ted.
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Turn this movie off after the first story. Trust us!
Joel Radio #232: Ted Talks
Nov 15th
Comedian Ted Moss returns to tell of his recent audition for America’s Got Talent. While Joel explains that reality TV show auditions aren’t all they are cracked up to be, Ted says that his went well. Hear all the details of how it’s not like what you see on TV and how many jugglers were practicing in the waiting room. Joel and Ted also talk lots of comedy including Joel’s recent experience at open mike. Find out why one guy wouldn’t laugh when everyone else did, and why a comedian shouldn’t get upset about it. The guys also clash over the notion that new comedians have a “blueprint” of who they’d like to be in the business. Joel says almost everyone does, while Ted (unbelievably) thinks that’s idiotic. Also, Joel, Ted and some friends tried an escape room. did they escape? Find out who was helpful and who wasn’t and hear Ted’s criticisms of the particular escape room they attempted. Plus, Joel thinks he found the funniest show ever on Amazon Prime, Ted watches new specials from Joe Rogan and Adam Sandler, and Joel’s full guide to why comedy contests are the worst.
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A single frame from HITOSHI MATSUMOTO Presents Documental on Amazon. So funny!
Joel Radio #231: Too Cheesy
Nov 1st
The supermarket Kroger has made house-brand cheese snacks that mock stand-up comedy and Joel and Corey Hall were upset. Then they ate them and thought they weren’t half-bad. Hear the controversy and why the actual snacks aren’t exactly what they thought they were. Also, Joel does Halloween – the movie – and a haunted house, too. Hear the psychology of the hype of a haunted house and how that applies to restaurants and other businesses. Plus, Sal Demilio calls in to promote his new show, Louis CK should just go away, Joel races “professional” go-karts, HBO’s Camping is absolutely terrible and Corey’s take on A Star is Born and First Man.
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Joel Radio #230: All New Stuff
Oct 19th
Comedian Ted Moss returns to sit in with Joel and tells him everything he knows about comedy. Unfortunately, much of what what Ted has to say is wrong, at least according to Joel. When should comedians introduce new material to their act? How should you approach an open mike at a club versus one at a bar? It’s a spirited debate where there are no right or wrong answers, with the only possible conclusion being that both guys are sure the other is wrong. Also, Jon Lovitz and TJ Miller perform at the Comedy Castle and Joel has reports on both shows. Turns out, people enjoy seeing celebrities. Who knew? Plus, Ted’s internet dating history is a comedy of errors (hear Joel’s way more limited experiences too), early Oscar contenders A Star is Born and First Man get reviewed, and you’ll find what happened to Corey on this show but it’s not much of a surprise if you’ve been paying attention for the last thirteen years.
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You’ve made it in show business when the dog gets the green room to himself
Joel Radio #229: A Murder in Yoga Pants
Oct 3rd
This show is all over the place. In a good way, though, as Corey Hall returns to talk about Chevy Chase’s public meltdown, Judge Kavanaugh fighting over UB40, Russian bots hacking Star Wars and more nonsense. Joel recounts how he shot a Hallmark movie with Kellie Martin, even though he’s never seen it, and how Netflix movies are barely better than the ones with 80s actresses solving mysteries on cable. Netflix’s Like Father is a recent, awful example of this. Plus, Norm Macdonald gets a show, pumpkin spice treats that are actually good, Maniac on Netflix is interesting and worth a look, and Watts Club Mozambique – a legendary Detroit haunt and Joel’s connection to it.
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Really. It’s $30 on Amazon, though.
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