Tag Archives: Comedy of Doom
OBSESSED EP 25: Existential Dread
A fun conversation about the horror of the universe! Joseph is joined by actors/writers/tortured human beings Jim Robinson and John Middleton. Highlights include a discussion of a new PBS show called The Afterlife Train, a filthy and dangerous tea, and … Continue reading
OBSESSED EP 24: Twin Peaks
In a podcast about Twin Peaks, no one is innocent. Random audience volunteer (and staff member of Twin Cities’ award-winning progressive sex toy retailer Smitten Kitten) Sarah is obsessed with one of Joseph’s favorite TV shows: David Lynch’s surreal murder … Continue reading
MONKEYS ON A BOAT 2013
I recently returned from spending a week in a giant hotel that floated around the Caribbean. The floating hotel was filled with awesome performers, friends, fans, and employees who wanted to aggressively sell me booze every waking moment. All of … Continue reading
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OBSESSED EP 21: Beer and Pro-Tools on JoCoCruiseCrazy
Wil Wheaton loves beer! Mike Phirman loves Pro-Tools audio software! Molly Lewis plays the Obsessed theme live! A very special episode of Obsessed recorded live on a boat in the middle of the Caribbean sea for Jonathan Coulton’s JoCoCruiseCrazy! Find … Continue reading
OBSESSED EP 19: Sidekick Challenge
DC Comics artist, the charming and witty Christopher Jones, is our guest as we challenge three comedians to prove they would be the best sidekick for Obsessed. Sam Landman (guest on the Star Wars episode of Obsessed) brings insight, explicit … Continue reading
What did you do, Joseph, what did you do?
I suspect I am not alone in feeling as though I am never really getting enough done. While I try not to procrastinate too much, I do make jokes about procrastinating a lot. When I realize I’m procrastinating, I have … Continue reading
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Adult Santa Claus
I originally wrote this piece for the very awesome New Standards holiday show. Many thanks to John, Chan, and Steve. I have a new holiday tradition. Right around Thanksgiving, I turn to my beautiful wife and say, “Honey, I hate … Continue reading
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On being a Lady (of Ragnarok)
I was thrilled to be a special guest performer and honorary lady on the Ladies of Ragnarok tour. The titular ladies are singer/songwriters Molly Lewis, The Doubleclicks, and tour manager Dammit Liz. I joined the ladies for shows in Chicago, … Continue reading
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