TDF 295 – Maria Tornberg is a Super Trooper
Maria Tornburg (@mariatornberg & mariatornberg.com) played the most memorable part in Super Troopers (2001) and we dork out about Sweden, Art, Photography and life in general. She’s a delight. You will enjoy! We all know I have an hour comedy video out and right now you can ONLY get in on DVD on my site. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own...
1hr 4m Jun 16, 2015
1hr 4m
TDF 294 – Retta talks about Purses and TV
Retta is an actress and standup comic (@unfoRETTAble). She has a love of a TV show (dramas) and handbags. I know nothing of the “purse” but I give it a shot. WE BOTH SPELL HERMES wrong. Things happen you guys. WE GET IT. She is so kewl and fun. You will love. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON http://www.gencon.com/ THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2...
1hr 11m Jun 09, 2015
1hr 11m
TDF EP 293 - Live At Bridgetown Comedy Fest
This LIVE EP is on https://thedorkforest.bandcamp.com - in an effort to pay for the live eps... I'm trying to make them special. So far the most special thing is that they are live and that's neat, and they're $2. I don't know that that is special. BUT, there's plenty on www.dorkforest.com and iTunes totally FREE. Just a support the effort thing. Thanks. Dork Panel!! With a new policy of whomev...
4m Jun 09, 2015
4m
TDF 292 – Aubrey Webber, DOUBLECLICK
Aubrey Webber (one of the duo http://www.thedoubleclicks.com/ who are GREAT (on twitter @thedoubleclicks) we talk technical musical software and cello and music theory… we get SUPER dorky. Oh. It’s good. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON http://www.gencon.com/ THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it ...
1hr 2m Jun 05, 2015
1hr 2m
TDF 291 – Angela Webber, DOUBLECLICK
Angela Webber (one of the duo http://www.thedoubleclicks.com/ who are GREAT (on twitter @thedoubleclicks) takes up the dare to go DEEP into minutia… we talk public documents you guys!! Then it’s Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Hearthstone! Oh. It’s good. Enjoy. This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON http://www.gencon.com/ THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August ...
1hr 3m Jun 02, 2015
1hr 3m
TDF 290 – Cari Carter collects Vending Machines
Cari Carter (@motokittypdx and crafty stuff at http://www.motokitty.com/)... Is crafty. She also loves BLAZERS. And we were IN Portland, OR so I thought she liked lady-jackets a LOT. She, it turns out, likes a basketball team from Portland called the Trailblazers. Like Oregon Trail and a lady-jacket I assume. So we talk basketball. Really, we talk athletic menfolk. THEN we get to the fact that ...
56m May 29, 2015
56m
TDF 289 – Mary Kennedy watches Reality TV
Mary Kennedy (@ohmaryshow @mkcomedy ohmaryshow.com) knows of crap reality shows and stars and the reason for it all. We dork out hard about reality tv (along the lines of Teen Mom, Real Housewives, US Weekly). And I learn that In Touch magazine is not a massage periodical. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON http://www.gencon.com/ THE BEST FUN… you should ...
1hr 6m May 26, 2015
1hr 6m
TDF 288 – Steve Mazan Killed on Letterman
Steve Mazan (@Steve_Mazan www.stevemazan.com) is a comic and got cancer and it sped up his need to live his dream of being on Letterman. It worked!! http://www.dyingtodoletterman.com/ He dorked out about all the Late Night shows… he’s a late night dork!! It’s a refreshing return to the dorkdom of standup too!! Be Refreshed!! This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON h...
1hr 5m May 22, 2015
1hr 5m
TDF 287 – Michelle McNamara knows TRUE CRIME
Michelle McNamara (@truecrimediary &  http://truecrimediary.com/) returns to get me up to date on Robert Durst, crime technology and it is so great… again!! You will love this ep. Enjoy.This episode is sponsored by “The Best Four Days in Gaming!” GEN CON http://www.gencon.com/ THE BEST FUN… you should go! July 30-August 2nd Indianapolis. Badges discounted if you get it before June 14th. 16k eve...
1hr 9m May 19, 2015
1hr 9m
TDF 286 – Alexandra Klimavich has Harry Potter info
Alexandra Klimavich (@lifeinanutshel on twitter) is my kind of fan. Harry Potter, Disney, Star Wars, Pokemon… she’s the real deal you guys. Strap in. You will love. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR ...
1hr 15m May 12, 2015
1hr 15m
TDF 285 – Ian Abramson knows Mayor McCheese
Ian Abramson (@ianabramson on twitter and http://www.ianabramson.com/) is a comic and actor and we talk for a HALF hour about McDonald’sLand. Then we talk about Buster Keaton. Both dorkdoms are crazy fascinating. He has a great show that he hosts called “7 Minutes in Purgatory.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpZLusV-1IY check it OUT!We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthings...
1hr 2m May 05, 2015
1hr 2m
TDF 284 – Brian Upton defines Gaming
Brian Upton (@bbupton) works at Sony Playstation and I learn about the Origin of DnD and then we get INTO it about The Aesthetics of Play. Why we play games!! Oddly, he has a book just out from MIT press called the Aesthetic of Play. http://www.amazon.com/Aesthetic-Play-Brian-Upton/dp/0262028514/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekas...
1hr 4m Apr 28, 2015
1hr 4m
TDF 283 – Kerry Jackson LIVE SLC
Kerry Jackson (@RFHKerry and www.geekshowpodcast.com) talk out the minutia of Marvel, DC and fandom in general. We channel our inner grandparents and speak to how great “you kids have it with your internet.”  Live in SLC at Wiseguys and so fun. Enjoy. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An...
59m Apr 21, 2015
59m
TDF 282 – M Dickson goes Country
M Dickson (@awkpaupro and https://mdicksoncomedy.wordpress.com/) is comic and writer. And loves country music. We talked a LOT. She got to talk too. I hope you will enjoy. I did. Which is a good sign, in my opinion. And it’s my show. So, I insist you enjoy. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will M...
1hr 4m Apr 14, 2015
1hr 4m
DORK Addendum TEN
This is an add-on to TDF. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" and continues from there.I read old emails and comments, and we will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about what I’m dorking out on currently. In any case, thanks for listening. I’ll get better at these as we go. LEARNING CURVE, FOLKS. THE TDF ringtones and wallpaper (free) ...
13m Apr 10, 2015
13m
TDF 281 – Joe Zimmerman helps himself
Joe Zimmerman (@joezimmerman www.zimmermancomedy.com) is a great comic has been working on himself since college. “If there were a book that told me every step of how to best live my life I would be all about it.” Self Help, you guys… Joe and I navel gaze and how to make it all work out. It’s GREAT. Enjoy. He’s got a podcast called Universe City https://universecitypod.wordpress.com/ He’s on Co...
1hr 4m Apr 07, 2015
1hr 4m
TDF 280 – Shane Mauss
Shane Mauss (@shanecomedy www.shanemauss.com) is a great comic and loves him some sexy science. The technical term is evolutionary psychology and biology. It’s racy. Another great one. Enjoy! He’s got a podcast called Here We Are http://www.herewearepodcast.com/ and a Netflix special called “Mating Season” All good. This month our sponsor is WESTSIDE KIDS toystore in Manhattan. It’s a simple,...
1hr 4m Mar 31, 2015
1hr 4m
TDF 279 – Brian Kiley
Brian Kiley (@KileyNoodles and BrianKiley.com) is a comic, writer for Conan and loves him a Presidential Biography. I learn stuff. Anecdotes are shared and too many books and authors are mentioned for me to annotate. Enjoy!! This month our sponsor is WESTSIDE KIDS toystore in Manhattan. It’s a simple, elegant jingle jangle of a toystore. My favorites are the costumes and the musical instrument...
1hr 8m Mar 24, 2015
1hr 8m
DORK Addendum NINE
This is an add-on to TDF. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" and continues from there. I read old emails and comments, and we will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about what I’m dorking out on currently. In any case, thanks for listening. I’ll get better at these as we go. LEARNING CURVE, FOLKS. THE TDF ringtones and wallpaper (fre...
17m Mar 19, 2015
17m
TDF 278 – Dan St. Germain
Dan St. Germain (@DSGermain and www.DanStGermain.net) is a comic and we get DEPRESSED!! He likes “depressing literature” and Murder. Yes. Murder. I like him. I decided I didn’t need to call social services on him. He’s great. Enjoy. He’s got a podcast on Allthingscomedy.com called My Dumb Friends, a new album called Bad at the Good Times and it’s all good. This month our sponsor is WESTSIDE K...
1hr 12m Mar 17, 2015
1hr 12m
TDF 277 – Mike Olson
Mike Olson (@devlin1) is a game designer http://spiritoftheblank.blogspot.com/ and so we talk a fair amount about gaming. Andy Ashcraft www.giantsdancegames.com  sits in (as per usual when gaming comes up…heh) and then we do that thing, where we find OTHER dorkdoms!! Drum and Bugle Corps and the FINEST in children’s programing offered up at this time. He is a delight. It’s a good one. Enjoy. N...
1hr 5m Mar 10, 2015
1hr 5m
TDF 276 – Beth Littleford
Beth Littleford (@bethlittleford) is a comedic actress (adults will remember her as a segment "reporter" on The Daily Show) that is on DOG WITH A BLOG. She loves THE DANCE... real dancing, but also the dance of coupon clipping and saving a shekel. She's good people. You will enjoy. This month our sponsor is WESTSIDE KIDS toystore in Manhattan. It’s a simple, elegant jingle jangle of a toystore...
1hr 7m Mar 03, 2015
1hr 7m
TDF 275 – Leann Olsen
Leann Olsen (@geekiana) is back! She did a SHORT ep about Doctor Who and is now back to let loose her love of Musical Theater. Heh. I love it too… but I tend to weed off. She has DEEP dork cred and you can see the depth at her podcast and buy proof of it at http://www.geekiana.com/ (Code “Ranger” by the way and get 20% off any order). Enjoy!! This month our sponsor is my friend Jenny Bergman w...
1hr 3m Feb 24, 2015
1hr 3m
TDF 274 – Page Branson
Page Branson (@page_branson, @level7accesspod and her art is at http://pagebranson.tumblr.com/) is an artist. I finally get someone to tell me what Sailor Moon is without me having to watch Sailor Moon!! She is NOT in the Navy… interesting. This was so great. This month our sponsor is MY SISTER!!! Financial Advisor, helper Magoo Darla Kashian! She reads HER OWN AD. She pronounces our last name...
1hr 5m Feb 17, 2015
1hr 5m
Dork Addendum EIGHT
It's the add-on to TDF. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" so I talk as it closes www.thedorkforest.com and begin this... I read old emails and comments, and will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about MY dorky thing for this week, so, who knows. In any case, thanks for listening. I’ll get better at these as we go. LEARNING CURVE FOL...
18m Feb 13, 2015
18m
TDF 273 – Sean Crespo
Sean Crespo (@seancrespo on twitter) is comic, actor and writer. For the purpose of our setting… he freaking loves Dune. And he holds the heck FORTH. It’s great. http://crespoandhartsell.tumblr.com/ for too much info. Enjoy!! This month our sponsor is MY SISTER!!! Financial Advisor, helper Magoo Darla Kashian! She reads HER OWN AD. She pronounces our last name different and she’s at www.darlak...
1hr 7m Feb 10, 2015
1hr 7m
TDF 272 – Will Miles
Will Miles (@MrWillMiles) is a great NY comic and we talk about Romantic Comedies (it’s one of my own dorkdoms so I talk over him a bit…grr, learn to shut it, Kashian!) … so I’m glad we move through his love of sneakers to the psychology of writing comedy from a positive perspective and his love of a memoir. He couldn’t be more charming. See him live www.willmilescomedy.com and enjoy this dork ...
1hr 3m Feb 03, 2015
1hr 3m
TDF 271 – Bridget Everett
LIVE at NYCPodfest! Bridget Everett (@bridgeteverett) is great. Singer, comic, actress…  has a show at The Public Theater called Rock Bottom. Her dorkdom? Sincerity. Not even kidding. I think I’m right. Barry Manilow, Richard Simmons and the movie Rudy. I’m right. It’s great. This month our sponsor is MY SISTER!!! Financial Advisor, helper Magoo Darla Kashian! She reads HER OWN AD. She pronoun...
57m Jan 28, 2015
57m
TDF 270 – Lunch Dork Expedition with Andy Levitt
Andy Levitt… from Live Nation, loves ALL SPORTS… Let’s just say that I know nothing about all of these sports and I think I even wreck the Harlem Globetrotters joke I attempt. NOTE: We are at lunch, so we are eating. That’s what makes it an EXPEDITION in this case. His love of ALL SPORTS is awesome. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is MY SISTER!!! Financial Advisor, helper Magoo Darla Kashian! Sh...
1hr Jan 20, 2015
1hr
TDF 269 – LARP talk!
Christian Brown, Roselle Hurley and Andy Ashcraft finally tell us what LARPing is and it ends too soon. Because they all needed to go play a game. Yes. You can play or follow along here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Starship-Valkyrie/134298213272664  Do it. You will love it. This month our sponsor is MY SISTER!!! Financial Advisor, helper Magoo Darla Kashian! She reads HER OWN AD. She pronou...
1hr 8m Jan 13, 2015
1hr 8m
TDF 268 – Tammy Pescatelli
Tammy Pescatelli (@TammyPescatelli)  is a great comic and loves a thrift store. Then I run out of questions, because the air in Aspen CO is shy of needed oxygen… so we switch to her love of Vampires. Yes. Vampires. Check it out. This month our sponsor is MY SISTER!!! Financial Advisor, helper Magoo Darla Kashian! She reads HER OWN AD. She pronounces our last name different and she’s at www.dar...
57m Jan 06, 2015
57m
Dork Addendum SEVEN
It's the add-on to TDF. I read old emails and comments, and will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about MY dorky thing for this week, so, who knows. In any case, thanks for listening. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" so I talk as it closes www.thedorkforest.com and begin this... THE TDF ringtones and wallpaper (free) links are lis...
20m Jan 04, 2015
20m
TDF EP 267 - Beth Schumann
Beth Schumann (@BethSchumann) is a comic and LOVES a mushroom. A fungus. Latin names and everything!! This is a great episode. And neither of us eat or die from muchrooms. Enjoy!!We all know I have an hour comedy video out atwww.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and...
1hr 4m Dec 31, 2014
1hr 4m
TDF 266 – Ngaio Bealum
Ngaio Bealum (@Ngaio420) is comic and proud dork sex and weed. Weirdly, his new CD is called “Weed and Sex” … we discuss both of those things. I am slightly out of my depth. Not a dick joke. We weed off into obscure super heroes. Not a weed joke! He’s charming and funny. Listen up and enjoy. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz I do. $...
1hr 1m Dec 23, 2014
1hr 1m
TDF 265 – Kelly Carlin
Kelly Carlin (@Kelly_Carlin) is a great storyteller and has a solo show/new book coming out soon and all that info is on her twitter and www.kellycarlin.com We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get a h...
1hr 7m Dec 16, 2014
1hr 7m
TDF 264 – Joseph Scrimshaw
Joseph Scrimshaw (@josephscrimshaw) is a great comic and writer and has come to TDF to FINALLY defend the Star Wars prequels. It’s not a BAD defense either. It’s a great episode you guys. I know I say that a lot… but this was. For reals. Enjoy. We all know I have an hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excel...
1hr 7m Dec 09, 2014
1hr 7m
Dork Addendum SIX
It's the add-on to TDF. I read old emails and comments, and will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about MY dorky thing for this week, so, who knows. In any case, thanks for listening. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" so I talk as it closes www.thedorkforest.com and begin this... THE TDF ringtones and wallpaper (free) links are lis...
18m Dec 08, 2014
18m
TDF 263 – Ron Funches
Ron Funches (@ronfunches) is a great comic and actor from Portland, OR and he brings the twin dorkdoms of wrestling and video games to my living room. So fun. He Loves Lucy, he loves marijuana… his TV show is the NBC sitcom “Undatable” and you should all go see him do standup. www.ronfunches.com We all know I have a new hour comedy video out at www.allthingscomedy.com/jackiekashian right? Cuz ...
1hr 6m Dec 03, 2014
1hr 6m
TDF 262 – Suli McCullough
Suli McCullough (@SuliMcCullough) is comic, writer, actor and SNEAKERHEAD. So much info. So much sneaker talk. For real. You’re welcome. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that he then got published that I believe everyone will enjoy.The book is "Shattering Conventions: Commerce, Cosplay, and Conflict on the Expo Floor" by ...
1hr 8m Nov 28, 2014
1hr 8m
TDF 261 – Tony Sam
Tony Sam (@toekneesam). He has a degree in Marine Biology. He’s a fish dork. Scuba dork. AND a great comic! New album too. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/scaredy-cat/id918913749 Get on it. Fish. It’s great. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that he then got published that I believe everyone will enjoy.The book is...
1hr 9m Nov 25, 2014
1hr 9m
TDF 260 – Jimmy Pardo
Jimmy Pardo (@jimmypardo) www.nevernotfunny.com  is a comic, writer and podcast host (Never Not Funny) and talks about the band… CHICAGO for, easily, 30 minutes this episode.  Other bands are mentioned and some comedy is discussed. He’s great. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that he then got published that I belie...
1hr 7m Nov 21, 2014
1hr 7m
Dork Addendum FIVE
It's the add on to TDF. I read old emails and comments, and will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about MY dorky thing for this week, so, who knows. In any case, thanks for listening. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" so I talk as it closes www.thedorkforest.com and begin this... You can email me at jackie@jackiekashian.com and you...
14m Nov 19, 2014
14m
TDF 259 – Laraine Newman
Laraine Newman (@LaraineNewman) is LARAINE NEWMAN. From SNL she is actress, writer and kept doing awesome character voices which blew me away. Her dorkdoms are scary movies and then we get INTO it with some talk of Dubstep. Yes. I had to look it up. It’s awesome. By definition. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that...
1hr 4m Nov 18, 2014
1hr 4m
TDF 258 – Emily Heller
Emily Heller (@MrEmilyHeller) www.emilyheller.tumblr.com  is a comic, writer and actress (TBS “Ground Floor”). She is a penpal, experiences ASMR and we both love on High School Debate. So good. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that he then got published that I believe everyone will enjoy.The book is "Shattering Con...
1hr 3m Nov 14, 2014
1hr 3m
Dork Addendum FOUR
It's the add on to TDF. I read old emails and comments, and will eventually catch up.  I tell you more about MY dorky thing for this week, so, who knows. In any case, thanks for listening. It's an "after" show so this opens with the Mike Ruekberg rendition of "Mexican Hat Dance" so I talk as it closes www.thedorkforest.com and begin this... You can email me at jackie@jackiekashian.com and you...
13m Nov 13, 2014
13m
TDF 257 – Matt Oswalt
Matt Oswalt (@puddinstrip) is actor, director and a guy that likes JEANS… knows how to care for them. Knows what THEY want. He’s also obsessed with the longest of all walks. Up Hill. Hiking. We dork out hard core about jeans. Crazy. Fun. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that he then got published that I believe eve...
1hr Nov 11, 2014
1hr
TDF 256 – Jared Logan
Jared Logan (@jaredlogan) you guys. Medieval and Renaissance history. So fun. I learned stuff. I was reminded of stuff. We celebrate a LOT of historical fiction and, get this… he reads non fiction. So good. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that he then got published that I believe everyone will enjoy.The book is "S...
1hr 3m Nov 07, 2014
1hr 3m
TDF 255 – Joe Wilson
Joe Wilson (@vampiremob and @joewilsontv) www.vampiremob.com started The Dork Forest in 2006 then went on to teach himself directing, screenwriting and, now, graphic novel writing. So great. We dork out HARD about dreams and acting on them. So good. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. He talks about writing the book that he then got published that I...
1hr 1m Nov 05, 2014
1hr 1m
TDF 254 – Jesse Case
Jesse Case (@jessecase) returns! He was a lego dork in 2010 and this ep we talk about his typewriter collection and we weed of HARD CORE into WW2. Listen to us both put our feet in our mouths… turns out we LIKE Jews, HATE rape, Hitler and are against war. His podcast is called “Probably Science” and it’s great. Dork on! This month our sponsor is Bob Calhoun! You might remember him from ep#38. ...
1hr 13m Oct 31, 2014
1hr 13m
TDF 253 – Debra DiGiovanni
Debra DiGiovanni (@DebraDiGiovanni and DebraDG.com) is a delite. Prepare yourselves to be CHARMED. Holy smokes. Some television dorking, some animal movies “sharks are smart” and we close on manners and grammer. So Good. For Reals. Enjoy. This month our sponsor is Vilmos! You might know him from the CREDITS. Yes. He made an ad. He’s a hands on, great guy for websites… do it!!  http://hiredgunc...
1hr 7m Oct 28, 2014
1hr 7m