Comedian Tony Sam joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk his time as a molecular biologist, a stunning fight at a bakery, pissing on Mike's glasses and marriage. Tony is the long time executive producer of the critically acclaimed comedy show "Chicago Underground Comedy." He has performed on "Comedy Bang Bang" at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, and is a regular fixture at the theater performing on the monthly variety show, "The Walsh Brothers Show." He has appeared at "Just For Laughs" - Chicago, "Bridgetown," Bumbershoot" and "Attack of the Show." This is "The Fort's" 50th episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for sticking with us. We look forward to another 50 episodes!
Comedian Brock Wilbur joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about an odd murder, awkward 911 comedy, breaking a guys nose at a Ben Folds concert and a guy with one hell of a scheme to get people to pay for his cocaine habbit. Brock can be seen performing and stand-up around the country. He recently released a comedy special called "28 Years Later." Brock, Kevin, Ed and Mike perform two radio sketches: "The Reluctant Drug Smuggler," written by Ed Galvez and "Sexiest Man Alive," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" as Ed talks about seeing the new OZ film. For more on Brock Wilber visit his site at http://brockwilbur.com. And a very happy Saint Patty's day to all!
Comedienne and actress Jen Murphy joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about her experience being a nanny for a rich family, Mike's new very smart puppy, Ed's job offers he does not want, Ed and Jen's resent tour in Santa Barbara and the good old days of drinking Red Dogg beer. Jen has appeared in such television shows as "Last Comic Standing," "Comics Unleashed" and "This is Why You're Single." She can be seen performing standup around the country and Canada. Jen, Kevin, Ed and Mike perform two radio sketches: "Sad Valentines Day," written by Ed Galvez and "Cop Widow," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" and for some revealing facts about the guys. For more on Jen Murphy visit her site at JenMurphyComedy.com.
Comedian Gareth Reynolds joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about his horrible job dressing as superheroes for kids parties, being labeled a "bad kid" in high school, messing with people while they are sleeping and one of the funniest prank stories in the history of "The Fort ". Gareth has appeared in "A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas" and "The Real Wedding Crashers." Reynolds has a new television show coming out on MTV called "Philosophy" which is set to appear every thursday at 10:30 P.M. "He along with Kevin, Ed, and Mike perform two radio sketches: "Insanity," written by Ed Galvez and "Lost in the Woods," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" for Ed's awkward story from his latest show in Santa Barbara.
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Comedienne and actress Naomi Grossman joins "The Fort" Podcast to talk about playing "Pepper" on this season of "American Horror Story." She shares other spicy anecdotes, like nearly breaking the bathroom door down when a man cut the ladies room line on her New Year's Eve. Naomi is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company. She along with Kevin, Ed, and Mike perform two radio sketches: "Going Down," written by Ed Galvez and "Gypsy Intervention," written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" as the guys explain why the show has been on hiatus for so long and about how Kevin ate 7 year old shrooms. The Fort is back! Thanks for all of your patience and enjoy the triumphant return of "The Fort!"
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Comedian Lauren Ashley Bishop joins The Fort Podcast to talk about Chucky Cheese, dating gang members, growing up with Chelsea Clinton, Cotillion, Lauren's love of pugs, getting the most out of weddings and Ed's worst audition. Lauren performs stand-up all over the courntry and has appeared in many commercials. She has a tremendous following on Twitter and is a favorite on Whitstream. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Lauren perform two radio sketches: "Spam Salesman" written by Kevin Ford and "Somebody Help" written by Ed Galvez. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-up" for some more fun! Make sure to follow Lauren on twitter at @sbellelauren.
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Humor columnist/journalist Joe Donatelli joins The Fort Podcast to talk about Joe's article slamming The Fort, the time Joe and Mike spent as roommates, how Kevin plagiarized a Steven King novel, Ed's old poems about wizards, "Punky Brewster" and drugs, "G.I. Joe" and watching chick flicks. Joe's humor columns have appeared in many publications including The Los Angeles Times, Scripps Howard News Service, Brides, Dame and Cracked. Donatelli hosted the long-running "Second Column Podcast" which ran for two hundred episodes. Joe has also shared the stage with many great comedians performing improv and writing and performing in sketch shows and videos. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Joe perform three radio sketches: "Barely 30" written by Joe Donatelli, "A New Life" written by Ed Galvez and "Video Game Addiction Group" written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for more fun with the guys in "The Fort Wrap-Up" where Ed recaps the six year anniversary of his show "The Punk House." Follow Joe's writing on TheHumorColumnist.com." Also, you can follow Joe on twitter at @joedonatelli. Download Episode
Stand-up comedian and voice impressionist Melissa Villasenor (Frank TV, Family Guy, America's Got Talent) joins the Fort Podcast to talk about eating fatty meat at family gatherings, Mike's bad potato experience, race wars at a miniature golf course, a bad gig for Ed, being a contestant on "America's Got Talent," uncles trying to sell shows, Mike's ideal bachelor party and a very cute cat. Melissa is a regular at "The Comedy Store" in L.A. and can be seen performing stand-up around the country. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Melissa perform two sketches: "Bachelorette Party" written by Ed Galvez and "Wottzels" written by Kevin Ford. Then, stick around for more fun with the guys in "The Fort Wrap-Up" where Ed talks about one of his latest, interesting gigs. For all things Melissa go to Melissavillasenor.com"
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Writer/producer/entertainer Jamie Flam (The Long Shot Podcast, Spanglers, Mortified) joins The Fort Podcast to talk about his music act "The Spanglers," the evolution of curse words, Jamie's inspirational work, life on "The Long Shot Podcast," guilty song pleasures, Jamie's hair extensions in high school and what it is like booking for The Hollywood Improv. Jamie is co-host and producer of "The Long Shot Podcast." He can be seen performing aound L.A. in his comedy music group "The Spanglers." Jamie's charity work through "Immaculata" and through his production company "La Encantata" is far reaching. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Jamie perform three radio sketches: "Dog Detective" written by Ed Galvez, "The Birthday Song" written by Jamie Flam and "Bad Criminal/Worse Criminal" written by Kevin Ford. Then, stick around for more fun with the guys in "The Fort Wrap-Up." For all things Jamie Flam go to Jamieflam.com"
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Comedian/actor/writer Anne Gregory (MTV's "Punk'd," NBC's "Parks and Recreation," HBO's "Funny or Die Presents") joins The Fort Podcast to talk about working on "Punk'd," marriage, Mike possibly having sex with Barbara Walters, Anne's definition of baseball sex terms, late sex bloomers, Ed's teeth falling out, doing shrooms and going to "The Price Is Right," having a dog and Anne's creative way of getting fired from a job. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Anne Gregory perform two radio sketches: "Not Your Time To Go" written by Ed Galvez and "A Good Cause" written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-Up" as Ed talks about his experience seeing the summer blockbuster "Battleship."
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Comedian/actor/writer Timmy Williams of "The Whitest Kids You Know" joins The Fort Podcast to talk about moving to L.A., The future "Whitest Kids You Know" movie, zombies, life on the road and yetis. Check out Timmy performing stand-up around the courntry and stay tuned for the new "Whitest Kids You Know" film. Kevin, Ed, Mike and Timmy Williams perform two radio sketches: "Bad News" written by Ed Galvez and "The Reunion" written by Kevin Ford. Stick around for "The Fort Wrap-Up" as Ed reveals a very interesting new gig.
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Selected Finalists in the 2010 Earwolf Podcast Challenge