Word With Friend

This Christmas, Julian sits down with an old friend who is currently in rabbinical school to talk about the word COOLTH, the rapper singer Drake, and what it's like to study to be a rabbi!

Direct download: Coolth20With20Young20Future20Rabbi.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

This week's episode is sponsored by Schneider's! Word With Friend had the immense pleasure to have Alana Johnston and Holly Prazoff to guest and you NEED TO GO to The Best of Not Too Shabby 2015 at UCB Sunset December 21st.

Alana and Holly and Julian talk about UCB and hosting Not Too Shabby, open relationships, and Yo Momma Canada. They also get into Canada's Prime Ministers, how they met, and REDOLENT.

They dove in to scents that take them back to memories and what scents they wish would remind them of things.

 

Direct download: Redolent20with20Alana20Johnston20and20Holly20Prazoff.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 10:26am PDT

Lisa McQuillan (Blackish, Lisa And Amy Are Black, Accent-lover) joins Julian for this week's episode and reveals SHE'S NEVER BEEN ON A PODCAST BEFORE! Julian and Lisa talk Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julian tries out "Johnny Come PennyBags", and they swap some pretty good drunk stories.

They also get in to Julian's many interests, his "boys will be boys" behavior when he was younger, and they call former guest and Lisa's web-series partner, Amy Aniobi!

 

This week's word is PARSIMONY (pärsəˌmōnē/) {which sounds like a fruit but I'm always wrong about the definition} and Lisa and Julian develop Janelle Parsi-monē,

Direct download: Parsimony20with20Lisa1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:12pm PDT

This week's episode is Joe Cabello's THIRD APPEARANCE! Joe talks about his band D'Lavender (Myspace), his new EP (Songs in the Key of Regret), and his recent appearance on television.

 

The guys get into LECHER, lecherous, and "one who licks".

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Direct download: Lecher20with20Joe20Cabello.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 7:14pm PDT

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Happy Thanksgiving! In this experimental episode of Word With Friend, Julian followed his friends on a trip to a Cactus Tacos, and we talk about the word Empyreal. The friends include Greg Hollander and Ben Ellmann of Zamboni Grenade, Anna Salinas of @badcomixbyanna, and Chris Milliken of Slumberfest and Cooking With Chris fame!
 
 
 
 
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Category:general -- posted at: 12:07pm PDT

This week's episode is with writer, comedian, actor Jamie Loftus! Julian and Jamie talk about wine, gas station burritos, and her high school life.

They also get into PUTTER and POTTER (which SPOILER: mean the same thing). We learn about Jamie's putter habits, what's up with shoplifting, and thread count.

 

 

Direct download: Jamie_Loftus.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 3:48pm PDT

This week's episode was recorded LIVE at Stan Lee's Comikaze 2015! Featuring musical comedians Drennon Davis, Erin and Melissa, and Zach Sherwin! All of our panelists performed a little song and we dug deep into ONOMATOPOEIA and IDEAPHONE. Also Julian plays the trumpet, we get a super special and unexpected extra panelist, and we all fall in love a little bit with Violet Bro-regarde.

 

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Direct download: Comikaze.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:14am PDT

Julian is joined by writer-actor-improvisor-computer programmer Keith Newman for this week's magical (and mathematical) episode. Keith and Julian chose between gummy boxers or gummy briefs, Keith tries to write the most logical dick joke, and we find out what Julian has under his bed.

 

The guys also talk CONVIVE and Keith tells us about the character "Con Vivian". BONUS: This episode get sex-y. It's fun.

Direct download: Convive20With20Keith.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:51pm PDT

Thiiiiis week's episode is brought to you by, "The Longest Haiku" the latest book from Joe Cabello, who also happens to be this week's guest (along with Sam Clark for the first few minutes). Julian and Joe discuss the book, how Joe basically had to spoil the book in order to have to be sold, and Joe's recent accident.

Julian and Joe also discuss HARANGUE - and the episode ends with one of Joe's favorite harangue.

Direct download: Harangue_with_Joe_Cabello_and_Sam_Clark.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:48pm PDT

This week's guest, Nina Concepcion (comedian, writer, actor, improvisor) sat down with Julian and chatted up a storm about her oddly conservative christian phase during high school and college, fan fiction (erotic), and let out some Zach Braff steam. They also talked Doctor Who, Hunger Games, and Disney Channel Original Movies.

Our word this episode is IMBUE - we find out what building Nina would "go through like a ghost", what "Nina's Law" would be, and who the cartoon character "Imbue Boo" is.

 

Big News! Word With Friend has a panel at this year's Stan Lee's Comikaze!! October 31st 5:30pm Julian and a panel of word experts will get into Onomatopoeia!! JOIN US!!!


Also, Nina wrote a book, "The Good-ish Girl". Get it.

Direct download: Imbue_with_Nina.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:46am PDT

This week, Julian sat down with improvisor, writer, and MORE, Dennis Curlett. You can see Dennis perform with his BRAND SPANKING NEW UCB HAROLD TEAM, KNUCKLEPUCK, this Monday and many other days to come! They talked about why Dennis left a cushy job as a development assistant to live as a set PA for four years, Dennis explains why the Alien trilogy is a must-watch and Alien 3 is trash, Julian uses this as an opportunity to make comparisons to the Rush Hour trilogy, they talk about DILETTANTE, and, oh yeah, Dennis can name the opening and closing box-office of every major film since 1996. That's pretty impressive.
Direct download: Dennis_Curlett.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:50am PDT

For this episode of Word With Friend, Julian invited Anna Salinas (@badcomixbyanna) to the Word With Friend studio to talk about comics, twitter jokes, and Luis Guzman

Julian and Anna also cover DOODLE - how it's related to "fool", how doodling helps them focus during conversations, and what a doodle sack is.

 

 

Anna is a comic book artist (http://badcomixbyanna.tumblr.com/) in Los Angeles. Check out her instagram for amaaazing daily comics.

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Direct download: Doodle_with_Anna.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:20pm PDT

Phantasmagoria with Matt Gaynes

This week's most sporty sport episode is brought to you by Ted's Montana Grill! "Eat Great. Do Good" Julian invited friend Matt Gaynes to the Word With Friend bedroom studio to talk about sports, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and of course, Rush Hour 2.

 

They also talk PHANTASMAGORIA, Fantasia, and shadow puppets. Julian also asks Matt about his various favorite things and we learn how to say "Death Rattle" in Dutch.

 

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Direct download: Fantasmagoria20with20Matt20Gaynes.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 10:42am PDT

Insouciant with Greg and Lou

For this week’s episode, comedy duo Greg Burke and Lou Perez joined Julian in the bedroom studio and got sucked into a discussion of Rush Hour 2, being a fat kid, and we get regaled with a poop story! The guys also talk about being a sketch comedy duo for 10 years, the T.G.I.F lineups throughout the years, and Bronson Pinchot.

They also break down INSOUCIANT and develop the new T.G.I.F. show Suzie and Souciant.

 

If you’re in LA October 6th 9:30pm at UCB Franklin – Greg and Lou: The Failures.

You can also check out their youtube channel here

 

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Direct download: Insouciant_with_Greg_and_Lou.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 5:13pm PDT

Louche with Zach Sherwin

Framily! Tune in to the rap-heavy episode with comedian, rapper, writer, actor Zach Sherwin! Julian and Zach jump in to Zach's rap history, Zach gets in to the process of writing his song (I Give A Fuck), and why Zach really loves hip hop. Also, Zach dishes out some advice for young rappers and beats.

They also talk about LOUCHE (and AUTOPSIA), rakish individuals they’ve encountered,  and Louche Louie.

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Direct download: Louche_with_Zach_Sherwin.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:13am PDT

This week's episode of Word with Friend is brought to you by 1994 Rob Reiner flop, NORTH! And IKEA hot dogs! Julian invited comedian, writer, actor, bubblewrap enthusiast LISA BEST to talk FRISSON. It's definitely not prounounced how you think it is. This episode is also a double whammy! We learn piloerection (goosebumps)!

Lisa also discusses her favorite meals, where her office is, and shouts out to Edna and Gloria!!

 

Lisa Best is a comedian, writer, and actor in Los Angeles. Check out when she's near you at lisabestcomedy.com

 

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Direct download: Frisson_with_Lisa_Best.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:26am PDT

Dehisce with Andrew Fernandez and Ted Asbaghi

For this week's plug heavy episode, Julian invited Andrew Fernandez and Ted Asbaghi (Halfway Mouse). The guys talk peanut butter, nachos, math, when Ted stopped going by Teddy, and about how Andrew feels about peanut allergies and baseball games.

 

They also cover DEHISCE which turned out to be a new word for everyone!

Andrew and Ted are in a sketch team called Halfway Mouse. They perform around LA and if you ever have a chance do go see them, do it.

 

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Direct download: Dehisce20With20Halfway20Mouse20REAL.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:46am PDT

Ladies and Gentlemen at home! It's our 50th episode! First and foremost, thank you for listening whether you've been along from the beginning or just started. We love you. Now gear up for BROOD with Amy Aniobi. Amy and Julian talk about Amy's writing career AND their dads' cool names. They also discuss if a good burger means good fries or not.

Amy is a writer (Silicon Valley, Brothers In Atlanta), improvisor (Tiny Pizza), and stars in Lisa and Amy are Black (internet).

 

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Direct download: Brood20With20Amy20Aniobi20FINAL.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 10:52am PDT

Today's episode is brought to you by 2 McChickens, 2 McDoubles, and a snackwrap!

Julian invited writer, actor, comedian, producer vagabond, Paul Walter Hauser for a chat in the Word With Friend studio! Right off the bat, Julian reveals a V.I.P story, Paul admits being a listener and fan of the show, and they discuss their lives in comedy.

SKIMP is this week's word! Listen in to when the guys feel skimped on (Hint: FOOD) and let us know (on twitter) when you've felt  the SKIMP in your life. Where do you stand on the Taco Bell vs. McDonalds debate? There's no actual debate in this episode, I just want to know.

 

Paul Walter Hauser is a "do-er" and incredbly talented actor, writer and stars in Kingdom! Catch it on Amazon Prime and DirecTV. Also watch out for Blunt Talk in October.

 

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Direct download: Skimp_with_Paul_Walter_Hauser.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

Twitterpated with Matt Harbert

Friday framily! Feast your ears on this episode of Word With Friend! This week, Julian invited writer, actor, improvisor, rapper, sketch comedian, dubber, and foley artist Matt "Double Old" Harbert to the podcast! These two get into how Matt learned how to dub (but he never ever wants to do it again), what kind of a teacher Matt wants to be, and they start writing the latest Fast and Furious movie, someone send this to Vin Diesel!

Matt also makes a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! IT'S EXCITING.

 

During the second half, Julian unlocks TWITTERPATED, where it comes from, and if twitterpated is healthy or not.

 

Matt Harbert is a performer located in Los Angeles. Catch him at Top Story Weekly at iOwest, Sundays at 8pm. Watch his stuff on Funny or Die and Youtube. Matt also has a podcast! Listen to Ugly People Don't Have Feelings. It's been around since 2009, it's fun. JUST DO IT.

 

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Direct download: Twitterpated_with_Matt_Harbert.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

Today's episode of Word With Friend is brought to you by THIS SPLITSIDER ARTICLE WE'RE FEATURED IN!!! To celebrate this occassion, Julian brought producer Samee onto the mic for another "insider" conversation. They talk podcasts and how Samee got started, they handle a LIVE heckler, and JULIAN TELLS US ABOUT THE ONE TIME HE GOT ARRESTED.

This week's word is REVEL which comes from "rebel". Can you remember the last time you had a rowdy, rebellious celebration?

 

Samee is a live comedy show producer and podcast producer in LA. She doesn't have a website yet, but she will gladly show you her kissing-the-heel-of-your-palm technique if you ask.

As mentioned earlier, Splitsider featured us in their latest "This Week In Comedy Podcasts" article, which is an incredible honor and we couldn't be more excited. We couldn't have done it without our loyal #wordwithframily and we really do love each and every one of you nerds. Thanks for listening and sharing!

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Direct download: Revel20With20Samee20Junio.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 1:11pm PDT

This week's episode is with super-amazing Emily V Gordon! Even the podcast rival helicopters tried to steal this one! Emily and Julian bond over their use of middle initials and made up a few life rules that everyone should live by. 

They also cover GREGARIOUS and why Julian chose it, what a group of cats is called, and when Emily feels most gregarious. 

 

Emily V Gordon is a writer, producer and most excellent human being. Pre-order her book Super You NOW and watch The Meltdown Show on Comedy Central every Tuesday (but technically Wednesday) at 12:30am. 

Direct download: Gregarious_with_Emily_V_Gordon.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

This week's episode is the legendary un-released episode Julian recorded last year with his doctor friends. Each doctor tells us some of their most memorable days, how a brain is like a jelly bean, and break down hospital heirarchy.

They also break down RESIDENT and its relation to "remainder" and why residents at hospitals are called that.

 

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Direct download: The_Doctors_FINAL.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

You will yell "lackaday" if you miss this episode with Darien Sills-Evans (Raceman, Youtube). Darien and Julian talk about Darien's extensive career (started acting at 14), Rush Hour, and Julian tries to explain his liking of HBO show Ballers.

Today's word is LACKADAISICAL. Julian and Darien cover what it used to mean and create new teen detective character, Lack A Daisy.

Darien lives and performs in Los Angeles and New York and has been in every tv show ever probably.

 

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Direct download: Lackadaisical_with_Darien_Sills-Evans.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

Galore With Chris Milliken

This week's episode shenanigans is brought to you by TECATE! Julian has invited Chris Milliken back, turning him into our first THREEPEAT guest! This episode also features the voice talents of Kristen Layden (ostensible), Sam Clark (mate), and Samee Junio (guest).  Covered in this epside - P Diddy falling, Chris' dad stand up jokes, culture vultures, and Chris' interaction with the Guardian.

 

Chris has released several videos (most recently -Jr Restaurant Critic 2) on youtube and you should prepare yourself to fall in love after you subscribe.

 

 

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Direct download: Galore_With_Chris.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:12pm PDT

Welcome to another fantastic episode of Word With Friend! Today's guest is Ross Bryant (Improvised Shakespeare) and his extensive knowledge of Duck Tales. Julian and Ross  discuss Ross' old radio job, favorite burgers, and PECULIAR. Find out what Ross is a collector of, what happened when Ross got rid of facebook, and Julian attempts to turn Ross onto Snapchat.

 

 

 

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Ross Bryant is a rapper, writer, comedian, and artist living in Los Angeles. Catch him at an Improvised Shakespeare show! Follow him on instagram!

 

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Direct download: Peculiar_with_Ross_Bryant.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 10:44am PDT

Today's episode is with DC "I'm a huncher" Pierson (writer, actor, comedian, rapper, sketch person)! Egad!! Julian (great hair) and DC chat about being tall and around taller people, Rush Hour, Nintendo Power, and GAD.

DC is a writer, comedian, and performer currently in Los Angeles. If you're in New York City June 27th, catch him and Shitty Jobs during the Del Close Marathon

 

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Direct download: Gad_with_DC_Pierson.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 1:44pm PDT

For today's incredible episode,  the darling Eugene Cordero sits in with Julian for a conversation covering his move to L.A. from New York, UCB, his show Other Space, taking chances, and a hunchback.

We also learn what GLOB is, how Julian feels about pizza, and Eugene's theory that some definitions are covering up mistakes.

Eugene is an actor, comedian, and on several teams at UCB. If you are in the Los Angeles area, check out his shows here: http://eugenecordero.com/ and everyone ever should watch Other Space on Yahoo Screen.

 

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Direct download: Glob_with_Eugene_Cordero.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 10:47am PDT

It's time for Word with Adam Murray! For today's episode, Julian sat down with darling Adam Murray (Stone Cutters LA, Youtube) to talk SNAFU (Situation Normal: All Fucked/Fouled Up), Lonestar Ticks, his new glasses, and The Venture Brothers.

Adam also reveals how his serbian ancestor played a part in starting World War I. WHAAT?! Tune in to find out more about Adam, military booboos, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and hate group websites.

 

Adam is a writer, sketch comedian, animator, actor, director and co-host/founder of Stone Cutters LA, a free Simpsons fan show at the Nerdist Showroom every first Saturday of the month.. Subscribe to his youtube channel Atom Murray. You will not be disppointed. 

 

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Direct download: SNAFU_with_Adam_Murray.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:16pm PDT

Balderdash with Ever Mainard

Prep your clam tongues, friends! It's time for Word With Ever Mainard!! Today, Julian "photoshoot muffins" Stern defines BALDERDASH with Ever "Feminist Butch" Mainard. They also talk about poptarts, bitcoins, Sandra Bullock, and winebeer.

Ever is a Texan, Chicagoan, comedian, Angelino, standup, improvisor, writer, and actor. If you're in Los Angeles catch The Shit Show every 3rd Thursday of every month and Last Book Review every 3rd Friday of every month.

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Direct download: Balderdash_with_Ever_Mainard.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:07am PDT

Rampage with Steven Ray Morris

Today's LIVE FROM COACHELLA (also our first ever Periscope'd episode) (also not live from Coachella) episode is with author, Steven Ray Morris! Julian and Steven had a chat about middle names, Paul McCartney's nap schedule, High School Musical and RAMPAGE.

They also talked a bunch about tv (it's another tv nerd episode, yay!), spoilers, and Julian's recent rejection from a bar.

 

Steven Ray Morris is an author, musician, cat owner, and Jurassic Park LOVER. His book, Molding A Jurassic Universe was just released this wednesday and is an absolute treat! It's available on Amazon, iBooks, and Thought Catalog.

For those of you in the know, we are know going to be live streaming one half of every episode using Periscope, so follow us on twitter so you don't miss out!!

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Direct download: Rampage_with_Steven_Ray_Morris.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:09am PDT

Yuck with Miranda Berman

Cuddle up with our newest episode of Word With Friend!! Julian M (M for mancala) Stern invited dear friend Miranda "Dramedy" Berman to the podcast to talk about YUCK and yucky things like trypophobia!

They also talk about Rob and Big, their best and worst pee and puke stories, television, theme songs, and Bring It On The Musical.

 

Miranda (The Mindy Projet) is a daughter, friend, writer, writer's assistant, and conversationalist currently located in Los Angeles. She really likes tv and you should quiz her on theme songs if you see her. She also recently posted an instagram video that made me cry with laughter. It's right here

 

 

 

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Direct download: Yuck_With_Miranda_berman.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:05pm PDT

Festoon with Scout Durwood

It's Word with Framily Friday! For today's episode, Julian "It's always the baguettes" Stern invited Scout "It's abwheel o'clock" Durwood to talk about FESTOON. They talk about festooning, speaking french, snap pants, being manic, cofee meetings, and beards.

What's your favorite Salt n Pepa song? Do you have a dad bod? How do you feel about westerns? Email us your answers at wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com

 


Scout is a libra, comedian, musical comedian, cabaret singer and is in the docuseries Funny Girls on Oxygen. She recently released her album Woman of Whimsy which you can get at CD Baby now!

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Direct download: Festoon_With_Scout_Durwood.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:07pm PDT

Gusto with Brodie Reed

Julian "I ate a butter" Stern invited LA comic Brodie "Polite as Fuck" Reed to the Word With Framily table to talk about Gusto! They also talked about jizz colors, what Brodie thought "beating off" was, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 3 Ninjas, erotic graveyard walks, Del Taco and much much more.

 

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Direct download: Gusto_with_Brodie_Reed.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:43am PDT

Hack with Joe Cabello

WORD WITH FRAMILY!! This week, Julian invited Joe "I just steal trash" Cabello to the pod to talk about HACK. They also discuss our secret audience,  bang bus, defunct internet browers, animating sad clapping, and almost anything and everything else.

Joe Cabello is a comedian, writer, actor, director, performer, artist, and victim. You can catch him hosting the Joe and Jeramy Show every 2nd and 4th Saturday and peforming with his all latin improv group, Geraldo at UCB. Visit Joe's website joecabello.com

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Direct download: Hack_With_Joe.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:30pm PDT

Scruples with Allison Raskin

Welcome to the Word With Framily! This friday's episode is 50 cups of excellence! Julian invited the other half of Just Between Us, Allison "Am I in Trouble" Raskin to talk about SCRUPLES. They also cover what Allison prefers her fan base to be called (tweet #Bangersforlife), trolling her best friend, ice cream, and why periscope is a terrible idea.

 

What's your favorite ice cream flavor? What is your preferred measurement, where will YOU be in one year? Shout out to Allison's mom Ruth, we love you!

 

Allison is a writer/director/actress/comic living in LA and currently working at Buzzfeed. She is co-host of the very popular web show, JUST BETWEEN US which recently got 100k subscribers!

 

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Direct download: Scruples_with_Allison_Raskin.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:38pm PDT

Gossip with Dree/Andree Vermeulen

Word With Framily!! What an episode we have for you today! Julian "J Train" Stern sat down with (An)Dree Vermeulen (Angie Tribeca, How To Train Your Dragon [series]) and gossiped about GOSSIP.

 

These two also gabbed about being plant based vs. vegan, religion, feminism, rap, voice acting, and Dree's champsionship winning basketball team Lucille Ballers!

Send us your life secrets, have you ever been the victim of gossip? Send in your stories to wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com!

Dree is an actor, writer, and rapper in Los Angeles. Tune in to Angie Tribeca in October on TBS!

 

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Direct download: Gossip_With_Dree.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:17am PDT

T.G.I.W.W.F (Thank goodness it's Word With Frienday)! For this week's episode, Julian "There's no quiz" Stern and Gaby "Don't be a minger-er" Dunn test each other's knowledge of QUIZ. Shout out to Gunther and Alexis Stern!! Julian and Gaby also discuss feminism, queer teens, meth, billboards, and being competitive.

Tell us how many fucks you give! Add us on Trivia Crack! What's your favorite track on the Bangerz album? Send all your questions and more to wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com

Gaby Dunn is a comedian, journalist, blogger, and one half of Just Between Us on youtube! You can also check her out on BUZZFEED. Catch her on April's RISK! at Nerdmelt.

 

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Direct download: Quiz_With_Gaby_Dunn.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:00am PDT

Saga With Eddie Furth and Ryan Pigg (Historical Roast Boys)

This EPIC episode is chock-full of adventure and wrestling! During this episode, Julian "Kevin Sorbo" Stern invited Eddie Furth and Ryan Pigg (aka The Historical Roast Boys) and talk about SAGA. The guys discuss the various hidden penises in Disney movies, Eddie's obsession with wrestling, and wiktu

Tune in to listen to Eddie's epic saga involving the cast of a tv show, Ryan's drunken adventure on July 4th, how Julian forged his epis shoulder muscles, and the egg theory.

Email us with your own personal sagas and how far you got while playing the Nervous Game at wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com

 

Eddie and Ryan are comedians, writers, filmmakers, and hosts of the new hit show, Historical Roast. Catch the next show at the Nerdist School Stage on April 18th 10pm and the debut at the Nerdmelt Showroom May 16th.

 

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Direct download: Saga_With_Eddie_and_Ryan.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 1:23pm PDT

Today's episode is FULL of excitement and real talks! Julian "To Toot My Own Horn" Stern invited Graham (a.k.a. Frank Mendoza) Beckett (UCB, a Velociraptor.) to talk about BUCKET.

This Word With Friend record breaking episode (we get to the word at 57 mins in) is a comedy nerd's dream! Julian and Graham go through some of the thought and process behind Graham's favorite act, Graham's wildest prank, and Graham's history as a lawyer.

What would you like to have a bucket of? Who was your favorite character in Recess? Please send your answers in full pig latin to wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com

 

Graham is an actor, comedian, dinosaur, and lawyer in Los Angeles.

Catch him at UCB's Hullaballo, subscribe to his youtube channel, and creep on his instagram

 

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Direct download: Bucket_with_Graham_Beckett.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:43am PDT

Happy friday, framily! For today's tough talk, Julian invited the guys from Tremendosaur to the wooden table of podcasting to talk about BRAWN. Julian reveals his wildest fantasy, act out some very important transformer scenes, and talk about how good Ray Romano was in Parenthood.

Are you the brains or the brawn in your group? Would you ride a tandem motorcycle? Who's your favorite transormer?

 

Justin Michael and Jacob Reed form the sketch comedy troupe TREMENDOSAUR. They just launched BEFORE YOU WERE FUNNY on Funny Or Die. It is also a podcast and I stole the theme to play you in and out of the commercial break!!

Catch the next recording of Before You Were Funny at UCB Sunset April 7th, 7pm.

 

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Direct download: Brawn_with_Tremendosaur.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 3:14pm PDT

Mate With Sam Clark

G'day Framily! Julian "Sacred Poops" Stern invited Australian darling, Sam Clark to the NeighboUrhood to talk about MATE. The guys also discuss whether Julian is a psychopath or not, which Sam bit Sam on the shoulder, Sam's role on hit Australian television series Neighbours, and tug/tuck shops.

Julian gives some more shoutouts to our faithful framily members and reveals some of the guests for upcoming episodes.

Beautiful bahrainian listeners! Send us an email at wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com.

 

Sam Clark is an actor, songwriter, and musician in Los Angeles. Check out his website http://www.samclarkofficial.com/ where you can keep up on the times with your new favorite aussie buddy.

 

If you're in town next week, Julian will be performing at UCB's Got Talent March 11th.

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Direct download: Mate_with_Sam_Clark_FINAL.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 1:43pm PDT

Fart With Chris Milliken

Welcome back, Word With Framily! Listen in to our most sponsored-iest episode ever! Julian "I Need To Use The Restroom" Stern invited Chris "No Cakes" Milliken to the wooden table of podcasting to shoot the poop about FART. During this glorious, high-brow hour-long toot fest, the guys cover Cathy the comic strip and Ally McBeal, grandpa's fart habits, embarassing flatulence stories, and Julian makes a special phone call to our new sponsor!

Send us your fart forecast at wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com

Chris Milliken is a writer, performer, and comic located in Los Angeles, CA. He recently released four episodes of his web series Cookin' With Chris Milliken as well as Jr. Restaurant Critic.

 

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Direct download: Fart_With_Chris.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 1:12pm PDT

Guest with Samee Junio

Word friends! Today's episode is our longest yet! Julian sat down for this behind the scenes episode with none other than the voice off the mic, Samee Junio (stuff). We talked about the origin of Word With Friend, Drake's new album, and GUEST.

 

Do you have a Samee in your life? Where do YOU listen to Word With Friend from? Do you have any Harry Potter tattoos? Can you tell how many drinks we had? Email us at wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com

Remember, if you marathon all episodes of Word With Friend, please live tweet as you go along and we'll have you call in on a future episode!

Bonus drinking game: drink every time Samee says "absolutely", "like", and giggles for no reason.

Samee is a Los Angeles based producer of live comedy shows, podcasts, and good times.

Catch her latest show, Historical Roast Saturday February 21st. You're all invited.

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Direct download: Guest_with_Samee_Junio.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 2:53pm PDT

Get in to this episode, word with friend friends! In today's episode, Julian "Jujufiki" Stern and Sara "Crybaby2013" Weinshenk (Kill Tony, Deathsquad) babble (bauble) about TCHOTCHKE.

Turn your polar bear light on during this Michael Jordan episode, make sure you follow DJ Khaled on instagram, and send snapdicks to @JulianMStern on snapchat. 

Please tweet Sara with your passions, your least favorite way of dying, and your favorite nicknamed body part! @princessshenk

Who will win the bowtie challenge? What's the weirdest thing you did as a kid? Have you ever had an ant farm? Email us at wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com

Sara Weinshenk is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, AND was born IN the Valley.

Catch Sara in San Diego February 11th at The Wood

and again on February 25th as she co-hosts "The Funniest Comic in San Diego"

Kill Tony is recorded every Monday at The Belly Room in The Comedy Store 8pm.

 

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Direct download: Tchotchke_with_Sara_Weinshenk.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 11:44am PDT

AAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand we're back! Strap in to this rollercoaster of an episode with Julian and Allie Zisfein ("This fine but with a 'z'", Josh Figures It Out) talking about second in our first episode of the second season!!

Have you listened to Word with Friend during sex? What would you call a "lazy susan"? Which 3 90's sitcom theme songs would be in your medley? What's your favorite scene in Second Hand Lions? Email answers along with your favorite palindrome to wordwithfriendpodcast@gmail.com.

Allie Zisfein is an LA based stand up comedian. You can check her out at the Westside Comedy Theater February 14th @ 8pm.

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Direct download: Second_With_Allie_WHOLE.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 1:44pm PDT

Dungeon with Damon Yeh PART 2 OF 2

Note: The first part of this episode was released a few weeks ago! Click here if you missed it.

 

Jump back on in to this fungeon for the exciting conclusion of Dungeon with Damon Yeh!

 

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Direct download: Damian_part_two.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:30am PDT

Katzenjammer with Josh Kuderna

We're back! Did you miss us? We missed you (please return our phone calls). For our first sponsored by Starbucks episode, Julian sits down with Josh Kuderna (Digression Sessions Podcast) to discuss tiny suicide notes, Roseanne, 90's sitcom episodes guest starring Stomp, the streaking scene in Washington DC vs. LA, and KATZENJAMMER

Send us your favorite blackout stories! Would you come to a laser tag tournament? Which 90's sitcom death do you remember the most?

 

Josh Kuderna is a stand up comedian, improvisor, and podcast host based in Baltimore.

 

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Direct download: Katzenjammer_With_Josh_Kuderna.mp3
Category:Comedy -- posted at: 12:52pm PDT

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