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Have you ever wanted to craft the perfect horror film a la NFL fantasy draft or assign A Tribe Called Quest albums to their corresponding “Seinfeld” characters? Well, now you can with Know Your Role(s)! Join your favorite neighborhood bartenders, comedian George Gordon (“Your Good Friend”) and writer David Kleinman (“On the Way North”), for a workshop of words where “knowing your roles” means finding unexpected connections across all your favorite mixed media from film and television to music, literature, sports, and beyond! Sit down with special guests like musician and Jawbreaker frontman Blake Schwarzenbach, celebrated comedian Josh Gondelman, and “Eye of the Majestic Creature” series creator and cartoonist Leslie Stein for pop culture party games and barstool banter, bringing you the contextualization that’s sweeping the nation!
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Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes singer, songwriter, and vocalist for the all genre encompassing band 79.5, Kate Mattison to the pod! Topics on tap in today’s Bar Talk include the exciting matchups of the NBA Playoffs first round, the upcoming meta meta meta Nic Cage film “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”, and this week’s Bartender's Choice courtesy of Dave, who brings The Ringer’s “The 50 Greatest Rom-Coms” list to the bar! Kate talks about never giving up, her love for collaborating with other musicians on various projects, and the moment you know you are where you need to be. This week’s game scoops up the tones, as the gang compares soul singers to ice cream flavors, from Irma Thomas’s pralines and cream, to Sharon Jones’s salted caramel, to Curtis Mayfield’s mint chocolate chip. In today’s Last Call, George looks forward to David Simon’s “We Own This City” and George and Dave both get excited for the series adaption of Jon Karakuer's “Under the Banner of Heaven”.
Resources: Stream 79.5’s “Predictions” and the single “Club Level” on Spotify and catch them at Brooklyn Made on June 17th. Listen to “Terrorize My Heart with Sister Kate” on Soho Radio. See “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” in theaters now, and don’t miss first round NBA playoff action on TNT, ESPN, and ABC. Watch “We Own this City” on HBO, premiering April 25th and “Under the Banner of Heaven” on FX and Hulu April 28th.
Guest: Kate Mattison / https://sohoradiolondon.com/profile/kate-mattison// IG: @79point5
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes writer, editor, and author of the bestselling book “What the Fact?! 365 Strange Days in History” and one of Vulture’s Best Comedy Books of 2022 “Eating Salad Drunk: Haikus for the Burnout Age by Comedy Greats” Gabe Henry to the pod! Topics on tap in today’s Bar Talk include the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” trailer, the final season of “Atlanta,” and this week’s Bartender's Choice courtesy of George, Wrestlemania! Gabe shares some of the most interesting historical facts he’s unearthed, including Mozart’s pension for peculiar penmanship, gives insights into why haikus make great comedy, and travels back in time to play baseball. This week’s game takes big swings as the gang compares historical figures to baseball positions, from Winston Churchill’s center fielder, to Marie Curie’s broadcaster, to Julius Caesar’s closer. In today’s Last Call, George looks forward to the Masters Tournament while Dave gets excited for the sixth and final season of “Better Call Saul.” Producer Mary Bess closes her tab this week, as she exits her trusty booth to join The Jed Foundation, a national organization promoting and protecting mental health and wellness for teens and young adults.
Resources: Buy Gabe’s books “What the Fact?! 365 Strange Days in History” and “Eating Salad Drunk: Haikus for the Burnout Age by Comedy Greats” online or - better yet - from your local bookseller. See “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” premiering May 27th, and “Moon Knight,” streaming now, on Disney+. Watch the final seasons of “Atlanta” on Hulu and “Better Call Saul” on AMC. Watch the Masters Tournament live on ESPN+. Learn more about The Jed Foundation on socials @jedfoundation and at jedfoundation.org.
Guest: Gabe Henry / gabehenry.com / IG: @gabe.henryy / TW: @_GabeHenry.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes ESPN broadcaster, comedian, & “Chip King” Noah Savage to the pod! Topics on tap in today’s Bar Talk include the first F1 series race, “Severance” on AppleTV+, and this week’s Bartender's Choice courtesy of Dave, who brings Indiewire’s “41 Great Films That Failed at the Box Office” to the bar. Both a former Princeton basketball player and a regular sports broadcaster, Noah brings a unique perspective to the game, as he, George, and Dave chat college bball predictions, tv coverage and the overproduced landscape of marketed sports, and what it’s like to go from player to comic to commentator. This week’s game goes from court to cinema as the gang compares basketball players to Best Picture winners from Dwight Howard’s “Driving Miss Daisy” to Liz Cambage’s “No Country for Old Men” to Klay Thompson’s “The Departed.” In today’s Last Call, George is looking forward to comedy and concerts over the weekend while Dave gets excited for "Killing Eve" Season 4, the trailer for Alex Garland’s "Men," and "Windfall" on Netflix.
Resources: Watch “Severance” on AppleTV+, “Killing Eve” on AMC+, “Windfall” on Netflix, and “Men,” coming to theaters May 20th, 2022. Check out Noah’s podcast “The World According to Noah Savage” wherever you stream your content, and check out his “Chip King” series among other content on YouTube.
Guest: Noah Savage / noahsavage.com / IG & TW: @yoitsthesav.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes supremely talented actor, former badass bartender, and lady dragon lawyer Erinn Ruth to the pod! Topics on tap in today’s Bar Talk include the recent MLB lockout, the premiere of "Top Chef: Houston," and this week’s Bartender's Choice, courtesy of George, who asks if so much TV inspired by real life events is a good thing? Having appeared on both “Billions” and the recently released “Super Pumped,” Erinn grants the fellas insight into the brilliance of creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien, and their infatuation with actors. Later, she describes how a Cirque du Soleil performer taught her to wield a 12-foot bullwhip, and why being an actor is a delicious “cheat.” This week’s game has the gang bar hopping and channel surfing in the best way, as they compare TV series to bars, streaming “Justified” season 2 at the Turkey’s Nest in Brooklyn, “Seinfeld” at Harry’s Corner in NOLA, and “Mash” at Max Cab Deuce in Miami. In today’s Last Call, Dave gets excited for Taika Waititi’s new HBOMax series “Our Flag Means Death” and George weighs in on the NCAA season.
Resources: Watch “Top Chef: Houston” on Bravo. Find Erinn on “Billions” on HBO Max, on “Preacher” and “The Gifted” on Hulu, and be sure to catch “Super Pumped” Sundays on Showtime.
Guest: Erinn Ruth / www.erinnruth.com / IG: @erinnthebaron / TW: @erinnruth.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes comedian, writer, composer, & producer Lukas Kaiser to the pod! Topics on tap in today’s Bar Talk include Chicago Bulls player and MVP candidate DeMar DeRozan’s impressive run, getting excited for Showtime’s “Super Pumped,” and a new surprise topic, Bartender’s Choice, courtesy of Dave! Lukas takes the fellas on a journey from the Milwaukee theatre scene to NYU to West Philadelphia, where he was not born and raised, and treats listeners to behind the scenes stories from his time with “Chapelle’s Show.” The experienced producer and Will Smith collaborator also gives insights into his new projects, “Bel-Air” on Peacock and “This Joka” on the Roku Channel. In this week’s game, Luka, George, and Dave “make [comparison games] look gooood” as they compare Will Smith roles to soups from Captain Steven Hiller’s ramen to the Fresh Prince’s gazpacho to Mike Lowrey’s chicken noodle soup. In today’s Last Call, Dave gets excited for the A24 film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and the new Father John Misty record “Chloe and the Next 20th Century,” and George gets pumped for pro-wrestling PPV and the season premier of “Winning Time” on HBO March 6th.
Resources: See Lukas’ new series “This Joka” on the Roku Channel premiering TODAY (March 4th) and “Bel-Air” streaming now on Peacock. See “Everything Everywhere All at Once” in theaters March 25th. Listen to Father John Misty’s “Chloe and the Next 20th Century” available April 8th, 2022. See “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” on HBO premiering March 6th.
Guest: Lukas Kaiser / IG: @lukaskaiser / TW: @thelukaskaiser.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes author and humorist Mike Sacks to the pod! Topics on tap in today’s Bar Talk are Brian Flores’ suit against the NFL, Lake Bell’s new series "Pam and Tommy,” and the wild and wonderful stylings of Oliver Tree. Mike takes the gang on a deep dive into the D.C. comedy and politics scene as he reveals what it's like “Passing on the Right.” Then, Mike shares how John Hamm brought his satirical trucker triumph “Stinker Lets Loose!” to life, lessons learned from interviews with comedy writer legends like Harold Ramis, and why he often leaves saucy messages on David Sedaris’ voicemail. In this week’s game, Mike, Dave, and George get salty as they compare potato chips to baseball players from eating crab chips with Walter Johnson, to Wade Boggs’ chicken flavored Pringles, to Doritos Cool Ranch pitcher Greg Maddux. (You can’t have just one!) In today’s Last Call, George shares his Sunday shows, "1883" on Paramount Plus, season 2 of "Euphoria" on HBO, and "Righteous Gemstones" on Hulu, while Dave gets excited about Pusha T's "Diet Coke," and "Severance" coming to AppleTV+.
Resources: Mike’s new book “Passing on the Right” will be released on February 22, 2022. Listen to episodes of Mike’s podcast “Doin it with Mike Sacks...and Rob!" wherever you stream your content. See “Pam and Tommy” and “Righteous Gemstones” on Hulu, “1883” on Paramount Plus, “Euphoria” on HBO, and “Severance” coming to AppleTV+ February 18th.
Guest: Mike Sacks / www.mikesacks.com / IG: @mikebsacks / TW: @michaelbsacks.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) brings you One More Round with George, Dave, and Producer Mary Bess. On tap in today’s Bar Talk are the final season of "Ozark," "West Elm Caleb,” and W. Kamau Bell's "We Need to Talk About Cosby" docuseries premiering January 30th on Showtime. This week’s game comes with its own “choppah” as the gang compares action heroes to sandwiches from the Ellen Ripley BLT to Indiana Jones’ pulled pork to Sly Stone’s prosciutto and mozzarella panini! George gets excited to "hate watch" the end of "Billions," and Dave looks ahead to Will Arnett’s "Murderville" premiering on Netflix February 3rd. In this week’s Booth, producer Mary Bess acknowledges the end of Amy Schneider’s “Jeopardy” winning streak and points our attention to a MS mayor holding library funding hostage in favor of destroying LGBTQIA+ literature.
Resources: See the final season of “Ozark” and the premiere of “Murderville” February 3rd on Netflix. See “Billions” and the January 30th premiere of “We Need to Talk About Cosby” on Showtime. You can reach Ridgeland, MS mayor Gene McGee’s office at 601-856-7113. Donate to the Madison County Library System by visiting www.mclsms.org/get-involved.php.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes pun champion, writer, wordsmith, and “alien of extraordinary ability” Sam Corbin to the pod! Topics on tap in today’s Bar Talk are the 2022 TV slate from “Better Call Saul’s” final season to David Simon’s “We Own This City,” and honoring legends Sidney Poitier, Betty White, and John Madden. Sam gives the fellas a behind the scenes look at pun championships, pays tribute to experimental theatre, and spills the beats about rapping to earn a seat on her high school student council. This week’s game is all in the family as Sam and the guys compare “Sopranos” characters to books from Christopher Moltisanti’s “The Idiot,” to Carmela Soprano’s “Jane Eyre,” and more! In today’s Last Call, Dave anticipates NBA Golden State Warrior Klay Thompson’s thrilling return, and George looks forward to the January season finale of “Yellowjackets” on Showtime. Producer Mary Bess kicks off a new year in the BOOTH by celebrating Amy Schneider and her incredible winning streak on “Jeopardy!”
Resources: Watch "Better Call Saul’s" final season on AMC+, Netflix, & Amazon Plus, "Atlanta" on Hulu & Amazon, "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" on Netflix, "House of the Dragon” coming soon to HBO, "We Own This City," premiering February 23rd on HBO, "Abbot Elementary” premiering January 18th on Hulu, "Euphoria" & "Righteous Gemstones" on HBO, & “Yellowjackets” on Showtime.
Guest: Sam Corbin, corbinfever.com / IG & TW: @ahoysamantha.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes the charming and delightful actor and star of 2021’s “Time Now” and the celebrated short “On the Way North” Sebastian Beacon to the pod! On tap in today’s Bar Talk are reactions to Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza,” HBO’s NBA Lakers miniseries “Winning Time,” and getting nostalgic with the “60 Songs That Explain the 90s” podcast. Sebastian and the guys chat about his journey across the proverbial pond, becoming an American citizen, international acting styles, and what makes British actors so brilliant at American accents. Then, the fellas go back in time and back to the field as they compare soccer players to period dramas from Megan Rapino’s “Gentleman Jack,” to Harry Maguire’s “Gladiator,” to Mia Hamm’s “Amadeus.” In today’s Last Call, George anticipates the season finale of “Succession,” while Dave celebrates his brother Matt’s new bar The Marvel in Chicago! Producer Mary Bess praises New York City’s new noncitizen voter legislation while condemning the Supreme Court’s inaction around Texas abortion rights.
Resources: Watch “On the Way North” at filmshortage.com. See “Licorice Pizza” in theaters now. “Succession” is available to stream now on HBO Max, while “Winning Time” premiers March 2022. Find “60 Songs That Explain the 90s” wherever you stream your podcasts. See Sebastian in “Time Now” streaming on Amazon. Learn more about The Marvel at themarvelchicago.com. Follow the fight for voting rights in NYC with Soft Power Vote, Vote Save America, and other organizations. Support abortion rights in Texas with groups like ACLU of TX and Planned Parenthood of TX, and by calling your local representatives.
Guest: Sebastian Beacon, sebastianbeacon.net / IG & TW: @sebastianbeacon.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes celebrated guitarist, singer, and songwriter Tash Neal to the pod! On tap in today’s Bar Talk are TV food personalities, Radiohead’s “Kid A Mnesia: Exhibition,” and remembering the late actor Dean Stockwell.Tash and the fellas celebrate a fruitful 2021 with Tash’s engagement, the release of his incredible solo album “Charge it to the Game,” and his upcoming national tour with rock legend Slash. Strap in and enjoy the ride, because this episode’s game has the gang comparing guitar solos to theme park rides from the David Gilmour Hershey Train to the Funkadelic ferris wheel, and more. In today’s Last Call, George gears up for Monday’s Brooklyn Gutter bowling playoffs, while Dave looks forward to time with family and celebrates COVID vaccines for 5 to 11-year-olds! Producer Mary Bess acknowledges the upcoming holiday season by encouraging listeners to get involved with New York’s Bowery Residents’ Committee and to donate time and attention to Indigenous causes.
Resources: Enjoy “Charge it to the Game” wherever you find your music, and see Tash performing live at City Winery on November 18th. “Kid A Mnesia: Exhibition” drops November 18th. Learn more about the Bowery Residents’ Committee at www.brc.org and about Indigenous causes and organizations like The Native American Rights Fund, the Native Wellness Institute, and the Warrior Women Project via www.purewow.com/family/native-american-charities.
Guest: Tash Neal, tashlive.com / IG & TW: @tash_neal.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Mary Bess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.