David Wain, Dave Theune, Rekha Shankar

Update: 2024-09-02

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The podcast begins with a humorous introduction and a catchphrase submission. The conversation then shifts to magic and illusions, with a guest magician drawing parallels between magic tricks and storytelling. The guest shares anecdotes about practicing magic in public, including shuffling cards during a movie and practicing light tricks during a Hamilton performance. The host introduces David Wayne, a comedian and co-creator of "Children's Hospital," and discusses his new television show, "Mr. Throwback." David Wayne expresses his appreciation for the show and discusses the premise of "Mr. Throwback," which features alternate universe versions of the cast members. The conversation delves into the plot and characters of "Mr. Throwback," including Adam Pally's character, a memorabilia dealer, and the show's family-oriented themes. The host shares his experience watching "Mr. Throwback," highlighting the show's comedic elements and Steph Curry's basketball skills. The conversation shifts to the Olympics and the host's desire for more frequent Olympic broadcasts, leading to a discussion about the logistics and costs of hosting the games. The host introduces Alex Rhythms, a local musician, and discusses the band's upcoming performance at a fireman's picnic. Alex Rhythms discusses the band's music, which primarily consists of covers but also includes original songs, including a new single called "Rhythm Rhythm We." Alex Rhythms compares good writing to good jazz, highlighting the improvisational and collaborative nature of both. Alex Rhythms discusses the band's dynamics, revealing that the lead singer, Ricky, is considering a solo project, leading to potential tension within the band. The conversation shifts to band practice, with Alex Rhythms describing the band's practice space in Bobby's basement, which was originally used for canning food and now serves as a rumpus room. Alex Rhythms explains how the band secured the gig at the fireman's picnic, revealing that they play a few songs by Firehouse and that Alex Rhythms might take over lead vocals if Ricky leaves the band. Alex Rhythms discusses Ricky's potential solo gig at Magic Mountain, which is causing some concern within the band, as it is a competing side gig on the same day as the fireman's picnic. The conversation touches on the confusion surrounding the band "Random Acts," which shares a name with actor Randall Park, leading to discussions about actors playing against type and the importance of makeup in film. The conversation returns to Ricky's decision about the band and the possibility of him leaving, leading to a discussion about teleprompters and their use in film and television. Alex Rhythms discusses the band's repertoire, which includes songs by Stone Temple Pilots and Heart, and the importance of playing party music for certain events, such as the nurses ball. Alex Rhythms reveals that Ricky doubts his rhythm playing abilities, leading to a discussion about Alex Rhythms' skills and the frequency of his mistakes while playing. The conversation begins with a discussion about audience engagement during live performances. The speaker shares their observation of how audiences often become quiet during verses but sing along during choruses. They express a preference for eliminating verses from songs, focusing on the more engaging choruses. The conversation shifts to the topic of day jobs. The speaker reveals that they have a day job, despite maintaining the illusion of being full-time musicians. They jokingly describe their work at Best Buy and Target, highlighting the contrast between their rock and roll persona and their everyday life. The speaker provides their mailing address for fans who wish to send them a self-addressed stamped envelope. They emphasize their love for sending out business cards and encourage listeners to reach out. The hosts announce a commercial break, reminding listeners not to skip it as it's just as entertaining as the show. They also tease upcoming plugs and a new guest. The conversation turns to a middle-aged dad band featured on the speaker's YouTube channel. They discuss the band's members, including Ken Marino and Weird Al Yankovic, and highlight the fun videos and live shows they produce. The speaker describes the rigorous screening process for gaining followers on their Instagram account. They emphasize the importance of a unanimous vote from their existing followers, highlighting the exclusivity of their online community. The conversation explores the speaker's personal life, particularly their relationship with music. They jokingly discuss their past sexual experiences and how they've moved on from the pressure of finding a partner. The show is interrupted by an unexpected visitor who reveals their desire to become a mother. They share their unsuccessful attempts at traditional methods of conception and adoption, leading to their unconventional approach of knocking on doors. The conversation delves into the ages of the hosts and the visitor. The visitor reveals their recent attempts at in vitro fertilization and their decision to pursue adoption. They discuss the challenges of proving their parenting capabilities to adoption agencies. The visitor shares their past work experience at FAO Schwarz, where they maintained the larger animals. They explain their motivation for taking the job, believing it would provide valuable experience for raising children. They also discuss their encounters with fertile men, highlighting their unsuccessful attempts at conception. The visitor attributes their delayed pursuit of motherhood to their distraction with binge watching. They express their desire to become a mother to the speaker, despite his age and existing family. The conversation explores the visitor's unconventional view of motherhood as a problem-solving role for adult men. They offer to solve the speaker's problems, suggesting a potential under-the-table arrangement. The visitor's persistent attempts to become the speaker's mother create a sense of comfort and familiarity. The speaker compares the visitor to his own mother, highlighting their shared tendency to intrude on personal space. The visitor reveals their hometown in the middle of Lake Michigan, emphasizing the unique location. The speaker expresses their lack of knowledge about Chicago and islands, leading to a humorous exchange about the visitor's unconventional upbringing. The visitor proposes a ten-year living arrangement with the speaker, where he would become their son. They discuss the importance of supervision during the first ten years, particularly regarding microwave usage. The visitor suggests a movie title for their quest to have a child, "Mission Impossible." They also discuss potential names for the speaker, drawing inspiration from the men who have provided them with opportunities. The visitor reveals their past relationships with non-fertile men, leading to their search for fertile partners. They discuss the importance of water and its properties, drawing a connection to Tom Cruise's Scientology beliefs. The visitor expresses their discomfort with being named after a man they describe as a "big dick seaman filled monster." They discuss the visitor's encounters with fertile men on the bus, leading to a humorous anecdote about their band's performance on a city bus. The visitor reveals their commitment to eating only locally sourced food within a three-mile radius. They discuss their refrigerator habits, leading to a humorous exchange about their frequent departures and the speaker's reluctance to eat from their fridge. The visitor's persistent pursuit of motherhood is met with amusement and concern from the hosts. They acknowledge the visitor's sincerity and offer advice, suggesting that finding a mother figure might solve their problems. The visitor emphasizes the importance of negotiation and compromise within a household. They express their desire for a sense of fraternity with the hosts, highlighting the appeal of shared experiences like watching movies and eating pizza together. The visitor suggests new names for the hosts, "Scott Rhythms" and "David Rhythms." They also express their desire to join the band, choosing the megaphone as their instrument. The hosts question the visitor's motives, suggesting that they might be seeking publicity through their appearance on the show. The visitor defends their actions, claiming that they were drawn to the show's open door policy and their desire to find a mother figure. The hosts finally learn the visitor's name, "Barbara." They discuss the significance of names and the visitor's desire to become a mother figure to the speaker. The hosts transition to the "plugs" segment of the show, promoting their respective projects and upcoming tour dates. David Wayne reveals a new product, "Wet How to American Summer" Funko Pop Dolls, and encourages listeners to check out his website. The hosts conclude the show with final plugs, including tour dates, merchandise, and online platforms. They express their gratitude to the visitor and wish them luck in their endeavors.

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