Where I'm From

Join us once again as we delve into the life and career of actor and Upright Citizen's Brigade improvisor,  Dave Theune. This time, we discuss find out how his roles would be different where he's from in 'What If It Happened Here?'. We explore Dave's college years in Milwaukee, including the city's rich beer culture. From the Miller Brewery Tour to the Beer Barons Cemetery Tour, Dave shares his recommendations for the places to hit up when you're in town. He also shares his thoughts on the famous Von Trier and his memories of ComedySportz. Find out what led Dave to move to Los Angeles and how he got involved with the UCB Theater. Don't miss out on the exciting conclusion of our interview with Dave Theune.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelDave TheuneCedar Grove, WisconsinMilwaukee, WisconsinThe GroundlingsUniversity of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMiller Brewery TourBeer Barons Cemetery TourVon TrierComedySportz MilwaukeeEric PriceUCB FrankliniO WestUCB BangarangUCB Town MeetingTIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro00:00:49 What If It Happened Here?00:01:09 - Good Girls00:02:03 - The Big Bang Theory00:02:58 - The Connors00:03:10 - Santa Clarita Diet00:04:54 -  Adam Ruins Everything00:05:49 -  Teenage Mountain Lion / Early Days of Hulu00:08:08 - NTSF:SD:SUV::00:08:45 -- Robert Forster's Letter Opener00:14:19 Streann Studio Ad Read00:15:58 Milwaukee00:16:08 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee00:18:05 Milwaukee Beer00:18:58 - Miller Brewery Tour00:19:23 - Beer Barons Cemetary Tour00:21:11 - Von Trier00:21:31 - Brewery Tour Recommendations00:22:06 ComedySportz Milwaukee00:28:14 Moving to Los Angeles00:30:28 - Eric Price00:30:51 - UCB Theater00:31:06 - iO West (Improv Olympic)00:33:28 - The 3 "A"s for Improv00:43:03 Going Back Home00:45:58 Outro00:46:09 - Dave Earns A Tobolowky00:47:07 - UCB Bangarang00:47:10 - UCB Town Meeting 

01-31

49:47

Get ready for a wild ride with the one and only Dave Theune (Upright Citizen's Brigade improvisor, actor in shows like "I Am Not Okay With This" and the "Night Court" reboot)! Dave takes us back to his hometown of Cedar Grove, Wisconsin and shares memories of scrubbing the streets during the Holland Festival and his turn from sports kid to improvisor. From Cheboygan to the Northridge Mall, Dave dishes on everything he loves about Wisconsin. And let's not forget the main event - out brand new improv game, 'LOVE @ NIGHT with Bernie Love', is sure to have you in stitches. So, buckle up and join us for a chuckle-filled episode of 'Where I'm From' with comedic mastermind, Dave Theune. PLUS: What is Klompen dancing, anyway? Come back next week for Part 2! Come back next week for Part 2!"Bernie Love" played by Bill Meeks, based on his scripted "Love @ Night" sketch for America's Next Top Podcaster. AI voice model trained on the original "Bernie Love" Tripp Rogers.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelDave TheuneCedar Grove, WisconsinMilwaukee, WisconsinThe GroundlingsBelgium, WisconsinCedar Grove Holland FestivalKlompen DancingCedar Grove Memorial ParkIndependence ParkOliebollen DonutsWorstenbroodjesSportsman's Bar & GrillMary’s Country Grove RestaurantHET MuseumTeRonde House MuseumMilwaukee County StadiumWhat Happened To Northridge Mall, And Why Is It Still There?Milwaukee Public MuseumUniversity of Wisconsin OshkoshBronze FonzMaple Lanes Bowling FunplexLandmark LanesOriental TheaterTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:01:52 Meeting At The Groundlings/Bill Holds The Team Back00:03:27 Starting with Cedar Grove00:03:40 A Sports Kid That Did Theater00:04:45 -Belgium, Wisconsin00:05:27 -The Ghost of Christmas Carols Past00:06:17 Bye Bye Birdie00:07:11 -Boomer Musicals00:07:43 -Theater Kids00:09:58 Cedar Grove Holland Festival00:11:31 -Scrubbing The Streets00:12:26 -The Burgermeister00:13:07 -Klompen Dancing00:13:32 Memorial and Independence Parks00:13:47 -Festival Foods00:13:55 --Oliebollen Doughnuts00:13:57 --Worstenbroodjes00:15:31 Call-Outs and Unburing The Bodies00:16:04 Dave's Cousin Nate00:17:54 Teachers Who Inspired (And Tolerated) Dave00:20:33 A Call Back To Improv at The Groundlings00:22:02 Streann Studio Ad Read00:23:43 Things To Do In Cedar Grove00:24:04 -Sportsman's Bar00:24:12 -Mary’s Country Grove Restaurant00:25:05 -Cheboygan!00:25:23 -Dutch Museums00:25:25 --Het Museum00:25:32 --TeRonde House Museum00:26:13 A Cedar Grove Resident's View of Milwaukee00:26:31 -Milwaukee County Stadium00:26:47 -Northridge Mall00:27:47 -Milwaukee Public Museum00:28:39 Moving To Milwaukee00:28:50 -University of Wisconsin Oshkosh00:31:55 The Tobolowsky Blunder00:33:11 Love @ Night With Bernie Love00:39:17 -The Bronze Fonz00:40:50 -Maple Lanes in Sheboygan, Wisconsin00:40:53 -Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee00:41:05 Oriental Theater00:41:39 Outro

01-24

42:54

As we welcome 2023, I’m offering up some of my favorite Where I’m From moments from 2022, gratis. Tune in for some delicious free samples from our first season including Stephen Tobolowsky, Kelly Vrooman, Paul Zaloom, Brian Brushwood, Ashley Verma, Jason Inmon, and more! It’s the Where I’m From Season 1 Sampler Platter, and you can totally take more than one... SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSWhere I'm From YouTube ChannelWhere I'm From EpisodesE-mail bill@billmeeks.com if you want to talk about where you're from.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Ali Spagnola00:05:52 Kelly Vrooman00:13:03 Stephen Page00:19:57 Ashley Verma00:28:34 Jason Inmon00:35:34 Stephen Tobolowsky00:44:51 Strean Studio Ad Read00:46:34 Kelly Rands/Santa Claus00:56:26 Faith Benson Gun.io01:03:25 Stephen Carroll01:09:27 Paul Zaloom01:13:10 Brian Brushwood01:18:41 Rebecca Johnson 01:26:34 Outro 

01-12

01:28:35

This week is a little different... I’m remembering and memorializing my longtime friend and musical collaborator Stephan Carroll from Wheeling, WV. I'll cover our history, from a high school computer class to an early YouTube hit with our band Classic Tragic Hero to all the great musical comedy we created for The Fakist. Stay tuned for a profile on a brilliant musician and a dear friend.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSWhere I'm From YouTube ChannelStephan CarrollClassic Tragic Hero YouTube ChannelClassic Tragic Hero AlbumsGreetings From Storybrooke on YouTubeThe FakistSteve's YouTube Channel

12-30

01:14:47

Santa Claus (via his good friend Kelly Rands from The Humor Mill Orlando) joins us to celebrate... Well, the North Pole of course, but mainly Christmas! Santa recalls his early days with Burgermeister Meisterburger, and talks honestly about why he's currently spending most of the year at The Villages in Central Florida. Santa Claus shares his pro tips to a fulfilling Yuletide season, tells us about balancing the demands of his job and his marriage to Mrs. Claus, and plays a new game we invented just for him: WHAT ARE THEY GETTING? PLUS: Santa won't stop calling me Billy.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelThe Humor Mill OrlandoBurgermeister Meisterburger2020 Central Florida Sketch Comedy FestivalThe VillagesSanta Claus is Coming To TownThe Life & Adventures of Santa ClausThe Elf Riots of 1536Mcdonald's Santa Clause The Movie Christmas Happy Meal CommercialViolent NightThe Santa ClauseSanta Claus Conquers The MartiansMiracle on 34th StreetThe Polar ExpressTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:19 How Old Is Santa?00:03:22 Santa Calls Bill "Billy"00:04:24 Why Is Santa in Winter Haven, Florida?00:05:10 - North Pole Chili's00:07:03 - The Villages00:08:02 Even Santa Works Remote00:08:59 The Secret Origin of Santa Claus00:10:10 - Santa Claus is a Hufflepuff00:11:15 Mrs. Claus00:11:54 Santa's Favorite Santa Movies00:12:28 - The Santa Clause00:12:28 - Violent Night00:13:13 - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians00:15:36 Santa's Favorite Teachers00:16:20 - Santa's Cats00:17:40 The Saddest Thing Santa's Seen00:19:11 Cookie Talk00:20:13 Santa's Thoughts on "Keep Christmas In December"00:21:11 How Santa Learned To Make Toys00:22:45 The Elf Riots of 153600:24:57 A Coal Conundrum00:27:25 Streann Studio Ad Read00:28:56 The Dark Side of the Reindeer00:31:35 Santa Is The Real Florida Man00:32:48 Job Stress and Santa's Marriage00:32:48 A Chat Message from "Rudolpho"00:35:45 Should We Still Be Giving Each Other Christmas Presents?00:39:07 - Bill Doesn't Want To Get Angry At Santa00:40:01 Santa's Favorite Santa Claus Story00:40:11 - Miracle on 34th Street (1947)00:40:28 - The Polar Express00:42:10 What Are They Getting?00:50:11 The Humor Mill Orlando00:51:27 Santa Goes Hard Against Commercialism00:52:40 The Elves Party Hard00:54:25 Santa Loves Rap00:54:51 - Santa Raps00:56:21 Santra Addresses Labor Issues and THAT New York Post Article00:59:26 How Many Children Has Santa Delivered Presents To?01:00:27 Santa's Relationship with McDonald's01:05:03 What Does Santa Want For Christmas?01:08:57 Wheel of Anecdotes01:14:57 Close

12-23

01:19:12

Kelly Vrooman (comedic actor on Black-ish, Grey's Anatomy, writer on Tuttle Twins, and former host Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show) joins us to celebrate her hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, recalls her early days in theater, and talks honestly about her grandfather and what it was like going to a school where her mom was a teacher. Kelly Vrooman shares her experiences at Ohio cuisine staple Applebee's, tells us about growing up near the set of The Shawshank Redemption, and plays a hilarious game of WHEEL OF ANECDOTES. PLUS: The local murder trial of Dr. John Boyle.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelKelly Vrooman2020 Central Florida Sketch Comedy FestivalPBS Kids Sprout's The Sunny Side Up ShowMansfield, OhioMohican State Park CampgroundRenaissance TheatreThe Mansfield PlayhouseMiss Ohio TeenMansfield Christian SchoolThe Shawshank RedemptionOhio State ReformatoryCypress Hill WineryMansfield Historic Carrousel DistrictThe Murder Trial of Dr. John BoyleKingwood Center GardensRichland Carrousel ParkConey Island DinerTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:01:32 - Central Florida Sketch Comedy Festival (2020)00:03:24 Being a Kid's Show Host on PBS Kids Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show00:07:37 - Mohican State Park Campground00:10:22 Mansfield vs. Ontario00:11:03 The Mansfield Theater Scene00:14:13 - Renaissance Theatre00:15:32 -The Mansfield Playhouse00:19:20 Miss Ohio Teen00:21:06 - Mansfield Christian School00:22:38 - Natalie Witwer, Miss Ohio 200100:23:43 Mansfield Renaissance Theatre00:25:11 The Shawshank Redemption Connection00:27:02 - Ohio State Reformatory00:27:22 People From The Northeast00:27:48 - The West Virginia Flip Off00:29:50 - The GM Plant Closing in 201000:31:34 - A Rebirth in Mansfield00:31:43 -- Cypress Hill Winery00:31:55 -- Mansfield Historic Carrousel District00:32:55 - Kelly Vrooman and the Applebee's Vortex00:36:09 Wheel of Anecdotes00:44:19 Strean Studio Ad Read00:45:30 The Murder Trial of Dr. John Boyle00:49:59 Going to School with Mom00:53:12 Kelly's Grandfather00:58:12 - The Lesson of Kingwood Center Gardens01:00:55 Why Kelly Left Mansfield01:04:14 - Richland Carrousel Park01:04:34 - Coney Island Diner01:05:12 Close

12-16

01:07:27

After talking with Brian Brushwood about Katy, Texas earlier this week, I decided to rebroadcast an interview I did with Karen Kay, the host of the Fox 26 Kids Club in Houston, Texas. The Fox Kids Club was a local broadcast in many cities that promoted the Fox Network’s early-90s cartoon lineup, Fox Kids. Karen Kay was my local host, and when I’m not fanboying out, she tells me what it was like to be a kid show host, and how much persistence it took to build a career in broadcasting. Plus, Karen makes a commitment to locate a relic from my past, if she can remember where she put it in her basement.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSKaren Kay on Hit Video USAfox 26 kids club with karen kay fright festKaren Kay and the BelugasThe Fox Kids Club – History of Fox KidsOriginal I Made This EpisodeWhere I'm From YouTubeBill Meeks YouTube 

12-01

55:07

Brian Brushwood (magician, host of Scam Nation,The Modern Rogue, and Great Night) joins us to talk honestly about his hometown of Katy, Texas, recall his local sneakernet, and celebrates his first job at Mason Park Cinema 8. Brian Brushwood shares his experiences going to church in a self-proclaimed "City of Churches," tells us how he tried to help his brother and ended up getting in his first fight, and chats with Bill about their shared history in Katy. PLUS: Six Flags AstroWorld.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelBrian BrushwoodScam NationThe Modern RogueScam School in IndonesiaKaty, TexasWilliamsburgh SettlementRichard GarriottFloppy Joe's in Austin, TexasWest Memorial Junior HighBlue Willow Bookshop (formerly Musabelle's Books)Tri-County Baptist ChurchKaty First United MethodistMason Park Cinema 8Mason Village Shopping CenterSix Flags AstroWorldDefunctland: The Demolition of Six Flags AstroworldNRG AstrodomeBill's Trip To Katy in 2021TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:14 - Scam School in Jakarta, Indonesia00:03:55 - Bill and Brian's Katy Timelines00:08:55 The Culture of Katy00:10:57 Important Teachers00:12:10 - Williamsburgh Settlement Pool00:15:54 The Mud Fight on Hoyt Lane00:18:39 The Texas Sneakernet00:19:30 - An Awkward First Meeting with Richard Garriott00:20:03 - Floppy Joe's in Austin00:20:29 Brian's Katy Landmarks00:20:31 - West Memorial Junior High00:20:48 - Musabelle's Books/Blue Willow Bookshop00:21:59 - 80s Baseball Cards00:22:47 Streann Studio Ad Read00:24:31 The City of Churches00:24:35 - Tri-County Baptist Church00:24:53 - Katy First United Methodist Church00:25:30 - Religion and Parenting00:29:13 Working At Mason Park Cinema 800:30:12 - Hi-jinx in the Projection Booth00:32:08 90s Kids in Katy00:32:59 - Brian Defends His Brother Jay00:33:44 - Texas Snow00:35:29 Why Brian Left Katy00:35:50 - Going Home From College to Venezuela00:36:14 Discovering Magic in Texas00:37:25 - Weird Businesses In People's Garages00:37:52 What's Changed in Katy?00:38:22 - Mason Village Shopping Center00:39:04 Wheel of Anecdotes00:44:31 Close

11-27

46:06

Rebecca Johnson (co-host of Supergirl Radio) comes back to tell us more about her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She explains why she moved back after 14 years, and discusses Alabama's history of racism and how the city has grown. Rebecca Johnson shares her experiences running A/V equipment for two different churches, talks about her love of Tim Burton's Batman, reminisces about working at Turner in Atlanta, reveals her favorite local Birmingham TV station, and discusses the parallels between real life and her character on The Fakist. PLUS: A fresh game of Hometown Hot Takes!SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelRebecca JohnsonSupergirl RadioBirmingham, Alabama16th Street Baptist Church BombingRailroad ParkBuckhead ChurchService MerchandiseSlow Art  - Birmingham Museum of ArtThe Fakist: One Last DayTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:00:36 The 16th Street Bombing00:04:43 - Railroad Park00:07:00 On God's A/V Squad00:10:58 Moving Back To Birmingham00:15:07 - Why Rebecca Came Back To Birmingham00:18:05 - Turner Memories00:19:22 Re-acclimating to Birmingham00:21:58 - The Fakist and the "Big Red Cloud"00:22:54 Strean Studio Ad Read00:24:36 Birmingham's Comic Book Scene00:27:12 - Service Merchandise00:30:19 - Slow Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art00:32:17 Hometown Hot Takes00:42:17 - In Defense of Alabama00:43:50 Close

11-17

47:21

Rebecca Johnson (co-host of Supergirl Radio) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She recalls her first gig in TV news at WVTM, and endorses Frank Stitt's culinary delights at Highland Bar & Grill. Rebecca Johnson shares how she produced a music video to help her friend propose, why it ended up on-screen at the legendary Alabama Theater, then mourns the loss of the City Stages concert, reveals how her friend dragged her along for dates, and remembers the social dynamics of childhood. PLUS: Rebecca returns next week for Part 2.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelRebecca JohnsonSupergirl RadioBirmingham, AlabamaVestavia HillsCity Stages: A look back at the Birmingham music festival The Alabama TheaterMighty Wurlitzer Theatre OrganAndrew Taylor's "All About You" Music VideoWVTMThe Fakist: One Last DayFrank StittHighlands Bar & GrillChez FonfonBettolaHelen's Angel BiscuitsTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:04:33 High School in Vestavia Hills00:08:17 - Rich Kids vs. Poor Kids00:10:34 - Running Into Old Classmates00:11:39 City Stages00:15:23 The Alabama Theater00:18:51 - The Mighty Wurlitzer Opus 178300:20:21 - Andrew Taylor's "All About You" Music Video00:21:47 Strean Studio Ad Read00:23:28 Working in TV News at WVTM00:29:38 - The Fakist and LeAnn's Similar Origin Story00:32:28 Best Eats in Birmingham00:33:11 - Frank Stitt's Culinary Delights (Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega Procesecco Bar, Chez Fonfon)00:33:41 - Bettola00:34:08 - Helen's Angel Biscuits00:35:16 - Quintessential Birmingham Cuisine00:36:28 Wheel of Anecdotes00:44:53 Close

11-11

45:51

Faith Benson (host of The Frontier Podcast + Director of Growth Marketing for Gun.io) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Allegany, New York, recalls the Allegany Kangaroos, and satisfies true crime fans with the tale of the MURDER AT THE SKI WING RESORT. Faith Benson shares how teaching led her to tech start-ups, tells us why her sibling isn't allowed in Canada, and reveals her ties to the local lumber industry. PLUS: Faith breaks down local eats like garbage plates and chicken riggies.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelFaith BensonGun.ioThe Frontier PodcastFaith Benson's TwitterTown & Village of Allegany, NY Randy's Up The RiverGarbage PlatesChicken RiggiesAllegheny River TrailEllicotvilleAllegany State ParkKinzua DamLetchworth State ParkSt. Bonaventure UniversityThe Allegany KangaroosTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:45 Allegany the Town vs Allegany the Village00:03:59 Deep Roots in Allegany00:05:17 Murder at the Ski Wing Resort00:08:48 Skiing00:10:12 Randy's Up The River, Garbage Plates, and Chicken Riggies00:12:40 - Down the Allegheny to Pittsburgh00:14:15 Allegheny River Trail00:14:52 Favorite Places To Shop00:16:46 - 1976 Cadillac De Ville00:17:42 Streann Studio Ad Read00:19:22 Can't-Miss Attractions00:19:38 - Ellicotville00:20:01 - Allegany State Park00:20:12 - Kinzua Dam00:20:16 - Letchworth State Park00:20:32 - St. Bonaventure University00:21:22 - The Allegany Kangaroos00:22:33 - Growing Up Near Niagara Falls00:24:24 Teachers Who Treat You Like A Grown-Up00:27:00 Winter Storms at Colgate University00:28:55 From Teach For America to Gun.io00:36:14 Wheel of Anecdotes00:40:08 Close

11-03

44:15

Jason Inman (former DC All Access host, host of Geek History Lesson, and comic book writer/screenwriter) joins us this week to talk honestly about his rural hometown of Stark, Kansas, where he used to cruise for ears of corn, and how he got into comic books despite not having a local comic book shop. Jason Inman shares his path from the corn fields of Kansas to a media career in Los Angeles, tells us why he identifies with another farm boy from Kansas (Superman), and reveals how other superheroes would change if their origin story was set in Stark. PLUS: Jason reveals the difference between Kansas raccoons and Hollywood raccoons.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelJason InmanGeek History LessonJason Inman's TwitterCity of Stark, Kansas Facebook PageLittle House on the Prairie Museum DC All AccessTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:03:04 Stark, Kansas: A Really Small Small Town00:08:12 The Real Little House on the Prarie00:12:12 Being A Comic Book Fan In Kansas00:16:46 Identifying With Superman00:18:27 - Superman's Triangle Era00:22:01 - Recommendation: It's Superman by Tom Dehaven00:23:02 Jason Inmans of Infinite Earths00:24:36 What If It Happened Here?00:30:00 Streann Studio Ad Read00:31:39 Growing Up Rural00:34:55 - Country Critters00:36:37 High School00:38:17 Kansas Politics00:42:34 Inventing Your Own Fun In A Boring Town00:44:12 Community Events00:46:27 From Small Town to Big Media00:49:48 - Military Life00:52:48 Wheel of Anecdotes (Last Game)00:56:30 Close00:57:48 - Listener Mail

10-27

01:01:09

Ashley Verma (Broadway performer, fitness coach, and host of the BizziMumzi podcast) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Moundsville, West Virginia's Deliverance-inspired reputation, how her parents turned an old dairy into kitschy attraction, and how the Ohio Valley has changed since she left. Ashley Verma shares her path from Wheeling Park High School to Broadway, tells stories about visiting the Grave Creek Mound and West Virginia Penitentiary, and shares her thoughts on how important a good support system is to following your dreams. PLUS: Ashley tells us how classic Broadway musicals would be different if they were set in Moundsville.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelBizzimumziBizzimumzi PodcastMoundsville, WVWheeling Park High SchoolJohnny Shar's Big Dipper BlogGrave Creek MoundWest Virginia PenitentiaryDefine LondonTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:07 Bill Cornforth's Class at Wheeling Park High School00:07:59 - From Park Players to Broadway00:14:01 Embracing Dance00:20:13 West Virginia's Reputation00:26:41 - Dead Steel Mills and Military Recruiters00:33:21 Ad Read00:34:42 Johnny Shar’s Big Dipper00:37:48 - Moundsville Landmarks (Grave Creek Mound and West Virginia Penitentiary)00:42:53 The Ohio Valley Mindset00:52:00 What If It Happened Here?00:57:00 Outro

10-12

59:22

Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, The Goldbergs, Archer) joins us this week to talk honestly about his hometown of Dallas, the teachers who shaped him, how Dougherty's Pharmacy taught him an important life lesson, and what it was like in his hometown when President Kennedy was shot. Stephen Tobolowsky takes us through a chance encounter with Lyle Lovett, tells the story of four important moments in his life where he's run into David Nichols, and shares his thoughts on how the lone star state has changed over the years. PLUS:  We quiz Stephen on all the characters he's played over the years. Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, The Goldbergs, Archer) joins us this week to talk honestly about his hometown of Dallas, the teachers who shaped him, how Dougherty's Pharmacy taught him an important life lesson, and what it was like in his hometown when President Kennedy was shot. Stephen Tobolowsky takes us through a chance encounter with Lyle Lovett, tells the story of four important moments in his life where he's run into David Nichols, and shares his thoughts on how the lone star state has changed over the years. PLUS: We quiz Stephen on all the characters he's played over the years.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Stephen TobolowskyDallas, TexasThe Tobolowsky Files PodcastSteven's BooksDavid Byrne's True StoriesTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:03:53 Dougherty's Pharmacy00:11:05 Silver Age Comics00:14:45 Dallas Theater00:21:17 The 4 Time Stephen Met David Nicholls00:28:54 Stephen's Early Teachers00:40:46 Ad Read00:42:24 Texas: Then vs. Now00:44:39 - Meeting Lyle Lovett in Austin00:47:32 Hometown Trivia00:53:03 The Kennedy Assasination01:07:00 Inspiring The Talking Heads and Radiohead01:19:43 Have You Ever Played _______?01:23:49 Plugs/Outro

10-04

01:26:50

Paul Zaloom (Beakman from Beakman's World) joins us this week to talk honestly about his hometown of Garden City, how he got into the puppetry arts, where he hung out in the hip Hempstead district, and what it was like growing up in a big family. Paul Zaloom takes us through the backstory of Beakman's World, tells the story of his encounter with Robert Kennedy, and shares his memories of Soupy Sales and a Superman attack during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. PLUS: Did Beakman really read the letters from viewers?SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Paul ZaloomGarden CityFRUITofZALOOM YouTube ChannelBeakman's World Official Site (Archived)Beakman in MexicoTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:02:25 Soupy Sales Influenced Beakman00:05:30 Growing Up With A Big Family00:07:57 Was Garden City Friendly To Artists?00:08:31 Running Into Robert Kennedy00:08:52 Buckley County Day School00:13:23 Roosevelt Field/Macy's Day Parade00:15:05 Hempstead/Swede's Record Shop00:16:39 Thrifting In Hempstead00:17:08 Doing Theater for Edward Albee00:22:17 Putting on Different Characters/Bread and Puppet Theater00:26:27 Hometown Trivia00:28:34 Streann Studio Ad00:30:13 Garden City Hotel and Catherderal Avenue00:31:49 Jones Beach State Park00:32:47 Beakman's World00:48:07 Hometown Hot Takes00:53:59 Outro