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    Explore " 30 rock" with insightful episodes like "Episode 136: Vali Chandrasekaran Interview (Fulfillment After Show)", "Episode 135: Fulfillment written by Vali Chandrasekaran (Modern Family, 30 Rock)", "Remember The Dress? (with Albertina Rizzo)", "Episode 3.30: 30 Rock" and "E0165 - Unstable Computers & Mando Don't Mix - TV Roundup" from podcasts like ""Dead Pilots Society", "Dead Pilots Society", "How Did We Get Weird with Vanessa Bayer and Jonah Bayer", "Rum & Nerdy" and "Films & Stuff"" and more!

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    Episode 136: Vali Chandrasekaran Interview (Fulfillment After Show)

    Episode 136: Vali Chandrasekaran Interview (Fulfillment After Show)

    This is the after show for Fulfillment with its writer Vali Candrasekaran (Modern Family, 30 Rock). Vali is a respected veteran comedy writer who's written on all of your favorite sitcoms. You'll hear the crazy story about how he landed his first job on "My Name Is Earl".  He talks about a show he created with Christopher Lloyd (Modern Family, Frasier) starring two A-list actors that somehow didn't get picked up to series.  Vali shares some great advice he received from Chris regarding multi-camera sitcom writing and some of his own advice on writing a pilot. Writers, do not miss this episode.  Enjoy!

    WE HAVE A LIVE SHOW COMING UP on January 21st from 3PM to 5PM at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. 

    Come see us table read scripts the following scripts: 

    Principle written by Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes) & Mike Benner (Bob's Burgers)

    You're Only Young Twice written by Tommy Johnagin (That 90s Show, Man With A Plan). 

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    Episode 135: Fulfillment written by Vali Chandrasekaran (Modern Family, 30 Rock)

    Episode 135: Fulfillment written by Vali Chandrasekaran (Modern Family, 30 Rock)

    This is the table read of Fulfillment written by  Vali Chandrasekaran (Modern Family, 30 Rock). FULFILMENT  is an ensemble workplace comedy about a group of people whose job it is to make money for the most evil company on earth, but they spend most of their time helping each other through life.  It's about maintaining your humanity in a dehumanizing world. 

    The cast for this one is nothing short of amazing! It includes Zooey Deschanel (New Girl, 500 Days Of Summer) Michaela Watkins (Wanderlust), Padget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Community) Hamish Linklater (The Big Short), Asif Ali (WandaVision), Solomon Georgio (Shrill, High Fidelity), Eric Edelstein (Jurassic World), John Lutz (SNL, 30 Rock), Hal Lublin (We Got This with Mark and Hal) and Andrew Reich with stage directions. 

    WE HAVE A LIVE SHOW COMING UP on January 21st from 3PM to 5PM at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. 

    Come see us table read scripts the following scripts: 

    Principle written by Open Mike Eagle (The New Negroes) & Mike Benner (Bob's Burgers)

    You're Only Young Twice written by Tommy Johnagin (That 90s Show, Man With A Plan). 

    TICKETS at elysiantheater.com

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    Remember The Dress? (with Albertina Rizzo)

    Remember The Dress? (with Albertina Rizzo)

    This week on the podcast, we are joined by writer Albertina Rizzo who you might know from her work on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" and a little show called "I Love That For You" starring one of our hosts! Together we take a deep dive into our apple picking experiences, the phenomenon of free fruit growing on trees and what it was like to scavenge 30 Rock for late night snacks. Then we get into our topic, the 2015 viral online phenomenon "The Dress." Was it blue or was it white? Why was it so captivating to people nearly a decade ago? Is there a Facebook group for those of us who lack the ability to decipher optical illusions? Finally we play a round of CHANGE.DORK where we discuss the frustrating nature of self-checkout lanes, the seemingly never ending trend of QR code menus and the pros and cons of a water-flavored Pop Tart. So grab a warm mug of apple cider and enjoy this fantastically fall episode of HOW DID WE GET WEIRD?!

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    Episode 3.30: 30 Rock

    Episode 3.30: 30 Rock

    Episode 3.30 - 30 Rock: This week our buddy from KC Brian visits and comes by the studio.  We take him through a rum tasting, chat about the state of live entertainment, KC and so many good chats.  We lose track of time and record way past our normal time.

    Two rambling idiots stumble through rum, movies, television shows, theme parks, and all things Nerdy. With backgrounds in entertainment and theme park design you never know where each show will take you... but there will be booze. 

    E0165 - Unstable Computers & Mando Don't Mix - TV Roundup

    E0165 - Unstable Computers & Mando Don't Mix - TV Roundup

    A podcast where we talk about films and stuff! This week, Ethan and Pete talk about shows they're currently watching and take a ramble on why they've been pleasantly surprised. Plus, the boys get into a discussion as to where Mando ranks amongst the greatest Star Wars characters! 

    Do you have any film or TV recommendations? Is there a show you think you'd be interested in watching but you don't have the time? Let us know at aloha@filmsandstuffpodcast.com or tweet @FandSPodcast and we'll do the dirty work for you and let you know what we think!

    Do you have any film or TV recommendations? Is there a show you think you'd be interested in watching but you don't have the time? Let us know at aloha@filmsandstuffpodcast.com, tweet us @FandSPodcast, DM us on Instagram or @filmsandstuffpodcast. Please make sure to like and leave comment on each video, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!

    We do the hard work, so you don't have to!

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    Paul Finch Era

    Paul Finch Era

    The boys go to heaven!  The Nespresso has been replaced and the caffeine is... HOT!  Michael is on one in this episode- the kid goes full throttle.  Insecurities are like gasoline, let them fuel your success.  Group chat etiquette, keep your legs about you or take a seat.  Max briefly tries to explain the history of emo music and quickly realizes, no one wants to hear about that.  Passwords for old people, what an issue.  At the end of the day, taste is subjective, honest, and maybe wrong.  Bagel time, get your bagels here.  If there's a line, there's a guy complaining. 40 minutes at Bagel Pub, can you keep your cool?  Tucker Carlson- the worst Phish fan in the bunch.  

    "We love Pet Control"

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    Melissa Francis

    Melissa Francis

    Melissa Francis: French Tart (2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce elderflower liquor, 1 ounce grapefruit juice, 1/4 ounce lemon juice, 1/4 ounce rosemary simple syrup, served up and garnished with rosemary sprig)

    Melissa talks about a poolside, cigarette-filled run-in with Giselle, discusses beginning her acting career at the age of six months, praises the way Michael Landon paved the way for other actors to bring their own ideas to the screen, reveals her admiration for the work of former co-star Jason Bateman, determines whether Elizabeth Banks really played her in an episode of 30 Rock, shares her process for writing her memior, and what she's learned about how to structure TV writing from several classes she's taken and recommends to anyone wanting to write for TV.

    Laugh tracks, three cameras, and a theme song: What Makes a Sitcom?

    Laugh tracks, three cameras, and a theme song: What Makes a Sitcom?

    Jessica and Zach attempt to answer the question that has plagued philosophers for millennia: What makes a tv show a sitcom? Is it the three cameras, the laugh track, press photos of the principal cast hugging while wearing matching shirts? Or perhaps sitcoms are more than the sum of their parts. 

    In this episode we explore the history of sitcoms, create our own framework for what makes a sitcom a sitcom, and then play everyone's new favorite game: "Is It A Sitcom?!".

    Some shows discussed include:

    • Everybody Loves Raymond
    • Parks and Recreation
    • 30 Rock
    • Seinfeld
    • The Good Place
    • Stranger With Candy
    • Rick & Morty
    • The Simpsons 
    • & Many More
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    018: Is Nakedness Such a Hindrance to Shooting People?

    018: Is Nakedness Such a Hindrance to Shooting People?
    We flash back to World War II and immediately find ourselves dealing with two naked people in a...pond? ...a lake? ...a magical puddle? It's very unclear what kind of body of water. Anyway, the skinny-dippers are confronted with Nazis. We don't really know who we're dealing with at first. But the lady scares off some Nazis with her "terrifying downstairs business." We later discover that these mysterious people are Bill O'Malley, Juliette's stepfather, and Martine Clocqueur. Naturally, Martine is a beautiful double agent. We're just surprised she's not also a talented singer, dancer, or musician. Bill has a head wound which has resulted in amnesia. But when he and Martine make out, under the water of course, he remembers kissing someone else. That person is Edna, Juliette's mom, who is also a spy. Who isn't? Apparently Bill promised to get engaged with Edna after the war. Martine isn't so concerned about that because it's wartime and during wartime "everything we hold honorable has to be cured in salt and sliced very thin." Like that's a famous saying or something, which it isn't. What she means is that it's totally cool for them to have sex because it's war and, you know, only wartime rules apply. It's a little surprising that we don't see them doing it, all things considered, but she does press her "upsetting business" up against him a lot in that pond/lake/puddle. The Chickweed strips we discuss this episode: The "back-up beave" is introduced, the Nazis cavort away, and Billy thinks about Martine's "downstairs business" are here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1602053419799179264?s=20&t=GqcZfMdqjP4u8wlR1R6Uxg). Billy and Martine make out under the water, Billy remembers Edna (or has his penis eaten by fish), Martine recommends they have sex despite Edna are here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1602053425335742464?s=20&t=GqcZfMdqjP4u8wlR1R6Uxg). Martine throws herself at Billy and then slices all honorable things paper thin are here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1602053432189165569?s=20&t=GqcZfMdqjP4u8wlR1R6Uxg). This episode's terrifying & confusing journey includes: UCLA KU / MU Christmas Sausage Babe Talent Show Christmas cookies Professional voice work Liz Lemon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoXfQupV5n8) shoots her Dealbreaker intro on 30 Rock. World War II Nazis Amateur butt vs. pro butt The Back-Up Beaver Sexy Lady Godzilla Crystal Gayle / Emmylou Harris / Loretta Lynn The Nutcracker "What are cows?" The opening of the Ark of the Covenant (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0APF3SO9tqE) in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Talk to Us! Having trouble understanding what's going on in a 9 Chickweed Lane strip you just read? Send it our way! We'll take a shot at interpreting it for you! Or maybe you just want someone to talk to? We're on Twitter: @9ChickweedRAGE (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE)

    What Are The Greatest TV Series of All Time? Rolling Stone Magazine Has Their List, And We Have Commentary

    What Are The Greatest TV Series of All Time?  Rolling Stone Magazine Has Their List, And We Have Commentary
    In September, Rolling Stone unveiled its list of the Top 50 TV Series of all time. And Len and Beave are close on the heels of this list with EXPERTISE! What shows were rated properly? What shows absolutely do not belong? Can one season qualify a series for greatest of all time? Should game shows be considered? Talk Shows? WHY WASN'T MIAMI VICE ON THIS LIST??? We go through all these questions and much more, in a spirited debate! Tune in for our long-awaited thoughts on Rolling Stone's latest!

    Mustard Pot

    Mustard Pot

    What can you even do with a broken toe? We we dip our toes into the welcoming NIL waters. South Carolina and New Mexico go toe-to-toe in man's most important contest. Finally, we fail to toe the line and introduce a game nobody at home can really play along with.
    Brother Date! Who's into feet?

    The Legend of Bigfoot

    The Legend of Bigfoot

    This week we are tackling the mother of all cryptozoological legends- Bigfoot! Erin will present Sarah all the evidence like the the footprint casts, supposed frozen carcasses, fur, even a tooth. Once Erin's laid it all out, she and Sarah will decide if there really is something out there in the California woods. 
    Join us! 

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    https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/bigfoot_sasquatch_legend/#.YcI_9y9lDmo

    https://statemuseum.arizona.edu/online-exhibit/curators-choice/tracking-legend-bigfoot

    Buzzfeed unsolved 

    https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sasquatch

    http://www.physics.smu.edu/~pseudo/bigfootreview.pdf

    https://blog.newspapers.com/find-bigfoot-sightings-in-history/

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    Ep47 Spilling the Green Tea on Shrek! w/ Todd Buonopane! (Broadway!)

    Ep47 Spilling the Green Tea on Shrek! w/ Todd Buonopane! (Broadway!)
    Happy Birthday Us! So open up and say YAAAYYY! And we're joined by the loveable Todd Buonopane, the Broadway Glam-Bear known to audiences as the iconic Jeffrey Weinerslav in '30 Rock'! Today, Todd treats the torture chamber to one of his favourite musicals, 'The Rink', as well as taking in a huge, tall glass of Poison's 'Open Up and Say... Ahh!' - Plus, this charming comedian shares the tea about his unfair dismissal from the US Tour of 'Shrek the Musical' - as well as a few more delicious stories that'll curl your toes! www.twitter.com/toddbuonopane https://www.thetonastontales.com/listen -- https://www.patreon.com/bloomingtheatricals - https://twitter.com/thrashntreasure https://linktr.ee/thrashntreasure ***** Help support Thrash 'n Treasure and keep us on-air, PLUS go on a fantastical adventure at the same time! Grab your copy of The Tonaston Tales by AW, and use the code TNT20 when you check out for 20% off eBooks and Paperbacks! https://www.thetonastontales.com/bookstore - TNT20 *****

    Office Office and The Office

    Office Office and The Office

    We are finally back at the office, and with that we get to finally see each other in the studio in person after almost two years. Also, coming back to the office is a great excuse to talk about The Office, and Office Office, and the many other hilarious workplace comedies that exist, from Parks & Recreation to Veep to Scrubs to many more.

    On this episode, Antariksh is joined by fellow IVM staffers Sumit and Zalak. This is Zalak's first time on the show, so the guys get to know her a little bit more as well.

    Also, don't miss some great recommendations - Sumit recommends the animated Netflix series 'Inside Job', Zalak recommends the 2017 film 'Okja', and Antariksh recommends the HBO show 'Dave'. Tune in for a super fun episode.

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    #039 WWL The Legos Meant for Adults with Refined Taste

    #039 WWL The Legos Meant for Adults with Refined Taste

    Mad lad Will Katz guest stars to stir up the pot on our pod. We discuss what we're loving this week and 3 out of the 4 are not TV shows or movies. 

    Timestamps
    1:30 - Getting to know Will
    7:30 - 30 Rock
    11:44 - Sony A7III
    18:34 - Adult Legos (It's not what you think)
    25:10 - Football Manager

    Twitter: @confidently_pod
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    Website: https://confidentlywrong.simplecast.com

    Credits:

    Hosted by: Wesley Nakamura, Brian Redondo, Savon Jones, Will Katz
    Edited by: Wesley Nakamura

    Intro Music: Energetic Upbeat by WinnieTheMoog
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6033-energetic-upbeat
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    Outro Music: Classical Metal Workout by MusicLFiles
    Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7525-classical-metal-workout
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    The Shadow

    The Shadow

    Who knows what evil lurks inside the hearts of men? Not Will and Matt... but they do know Home Improvement, drinking in public, and who first came up with the term Atomic Bomb.

    DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!

    THE SHADOW
    dir. Russell Mulcahy
    starring: Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller

    Episode 72: Paul Scheer & Andrew Guest Interview (Voice Of The People After Show)

    Episode 72: Paul Scheer & Andrew Guest Interview (Voice Of The People After Show)

    We caught up with the writers of Voice Of The People this week! Andrew sat down with Paul Scheer (The League, Black Monday) and Andrew Guest (30 Rock, Community) for their after show interview. They talked about the development process for Voice Of The People and where they saw the series going. They go in depth about the notes they received from HBO and what it was like to work with Adam McKay and Owen Burke at Gary Sanchez. A deep dive into news pundits and Paul realizes that he actually was a pundit on Best Week Ever! They also discussed things to look for in a writing partner and the reason why some shows go to series and some end up on Dead Pilots Society. Paul told us about how he got his start performing at UCB to creating The Human Giant for MTV. Andrew talked about his experience working on the 30 Rock pilot as a writer’s assistant and the ups and downs he endured as a writer after that. It’s an enlightening conversation about creativity and comedy writing. Enjoy it!

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