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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 Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes award-winning director, producer, and editor Emily Branham to the pod! On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are the new Anthony Bourdain documentary “Roadrunner” and “What If? The Len Bias Story” from Book of Basketball 2.0. Emily and the fellas take a deep dive into the story behind her new documentary film “Being Bebe” starring RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Bebe Zahara Benet, her Minneapolis roots, the journey from child actor to prolific filmmaker, and taking ownership of your time and talents. This week’s game has the gang comparing documentaries to Prince songs from “Hoop Dreams” and “Purple Rain” to “Grey Gardens” and “When Doves Cry!” Dave gets excited for summer music festivals and George makes his predictions for the NBA playoffs. Producer Mary Bess offers a bevy of resources for New York voters in anticipation of the June 22, 2021 Primary Election.
Resources: Find “Being Bebe” at beingbebemovie.com, and screen the film virtually on Saturday June 19th at 4:00pm EST. Tickets are available at tribecafilm.com. “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain'' premieres July 16th at the TriBeCa Film Festival. Listen to “What If? The Len Bias Story” via Book of Basketball 2.0 wherever you stream your podcasts.
Voter Resources: NY Primary Election day & last day to postmark your mail-in ballot is Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The Primary Election early voting period is June 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021. For polling locations, ballot information, and to track your absentee ballot visit: Elections.ny.gov, Vote.nyc, Ballotpedia.org. Soft Power Vote: softpower.vote / linktr.ee/SoftPowerVote / @softpowervote. Generator Collective: generatorcollective.com / @generatorcollective.
Guest: Emily Branham / IG & Twitter: @emilybtv, @beingbebemovie / emilyb.tv.
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 May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) brings you One More Round with George and Dave as George plans his return to the cinema and Dave ponders the complexities of the phrase “bi-weekly” (spoiler alert!). On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are Edgar Wright’s “Last Night in Soho” trailer, bizarre sports injuries, and TV teasers, as the fellas channel shows like “Top Chef,” “Shrill” season three, and “Run the World” on STARZ. This week’s game takes us into the ring and astride the salad spinner as the gang compares pro-wrestlers to vegetables, from Hulk “Broccoli” Hogan to Ronda “Ramps” Rousey, all off the top rope! Dave looks forward to Netflix’s new series “High on the Hog,” and George gets excited about the NBA Playoffs and the “Mare of Easttown” finale. Producer Mary Bess celebrates the Louvre's first female leader in 228 years and acknowledges the passing of celebrated author Eric Carle. The Know Your Role(s) team encourages listeners to support children’s literacy charities and authors like beloved writer and illustrator Deborah Freedman, whose newest book “Is Was” is available now. Things are changing at Know Your Role(s), so keep an eye on the @kyrpod socials for updates, announcements, and bonus content!
Resources: “A Quiet Place Part 2” is now playing in theaters. See “Last Night in Soho” worldwide on October 22, 2021. Stream “Top Chef” and “Shrill” on Hulu, “Cobra Kai” and “High on the Hog” on Netflix, “Run the World” on STARZ, and “Mare of Easttown” on HBO Max. Support the Children’s Literacy Initiative at www.cli.org and Books for Africa at www.booksforafrica.org. Learn more about Deborah Freedman and her collection of works via www.deborahfreedman.net.
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 May 21, 2021
Friday May 21, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes dancer, choreographer, and restaurant manager Carlos Cruz Velázquez to the pod! On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are Friday’s “Master of None” season three premiere and the merits of accountability and grace versus cancel culture, Sabrina Ionescu’s rising star on the NY Liberty WNBA team, and ordering chorizo and eggs with Charles Grodin while applauding Paul Mooney. Carlos weighs on the struggles of New York restaurants over the past year and the joys and pitfalls of re-opening. The first male dancer to receive a Fulbright Scholarship for dance, Carlos discusses his love for emotional improv, celebration of the human form, and his desire to make dance accessible to everyone. This week’s game gets “fish-ical” as Carlos and the boys compare dancers to seafood dishes from J.Lo’s baja from the block fish tacos to Bob Fosse’s “Mein Lieber Herr” seafood gumbo and more! George looks ahead to hockey and basketball playoffs while Dave enjoys “Those Who Wish Me Dead” on HBO Max and “Ziwe” on Showtime. Producer Marybess turns our attention to Color of Change and how to get involved in the fight for racial justice.
Resources: Stream “Master of None” season three on Netflix May 23rd. Watch “Those Who Wish Me Dead” on HBO Max and “Ziwe” on Showtime. Learn more about Color of Change via https://colorofchange.org / IG & Twitter: @colorofchange. Join NY’s Squad via www.mobilize.us/colorofchange/event/375516 or search for regional meetings in your area via www.mobilize.us.
Guest: Carlos Cruz Velázquez / IG & Twitter: @carloscruzv, @colectivodoszeta.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes writer, producer, comedian, and climate activist Rollie Williams to the pod! On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are Breanna Stewart's new Puma shoe deal and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association scandal, as NBC declares it will not air the 2022 Golden Globes due to a continued lack of diversity in the HFPA. Rollie discusses his climate change comedy journey from creating “An Inconvenient Talk Show” to pursuing his graduate degree in climate science and policy to the development of his digital series “Climate Town.” Rollie and the fellas take a deep dive into the divisive world of climate policy and what it takes to find common ground. This week’s game takes us to the billiard hall as Rollie, George, and Dave compare pool players to politicians from Teddy “The Freezer” Roosevelt to Maxine “Bata” Waters and beyond! Dave gets pumped for the WNBA season, and George looks ahead to the premiere of FX’s docuseries “Pride” on May 14th. Producer Marybess and Dave touch on Israel, Palestine, and actions Americans can take at home to combat violence abroad.
Resources: Find “Climate Town” on YouTube, Patreon: www.patreon.com/ClimateTown, IG & TW @ClimateTown. Contact your reps via this form: bit.ly/33xDXYR. The Institute for Middle East Understanding / @theimeu, www.imeu.org. The Palestinian Youth Movement / @palestinianyouthmovement, www.palestinianyouthmovement.com. Sign petitions here: bit.ly/3fa20m3. Donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians / @medicalaidpal, www.map.org.uk and Human Concern / www.humanconcern.org/palestine-relief. Read: “Freedom is a Constant Struggle” by Angela Y. Davis, “The Hundred Years' War on Palestine” by Rashid Khalidi, “Palestine Speaks,” & “The Question of Palestine” by Edward W. Said. Watch: "Born in Gaza" & "The Present" (Netflix), "5 Broken Cameras," & "Omar."
Guest: Rollie Williams / www.rolliewilliamscomedy.com / IG & TW: @rolliewilliams.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes director, cinematographer, and editor Adam Volerich to the pod! On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are Barry Jenkins’ new Amazon series “Underground Railroad” premiering May 14th and Wednesday’s Washington Capitals and New York Rangers fight where a hockey game broke out. Adam discusses the origins behind his crime story podcast “Kinda Murdery” and how his experience looking into the “Eye of the Duck” has changed the way he sees movies, both as a writer and an audience member. Adam, George, and Dave discuss the trajectory of the film industry, returning to movie theaters, and their shared appreciation for romantic comedies. In this week’s game, Adam and the fellas compare film directors to mythical creatures from extraordinary Siren Kathryn Bigelow to Hayao Miyazaki’s fantastical Phoenix and beyond! George looks forward to HBO’s "The Crime of the Century," premiering May 10th, and Dave gets excited for Raoul Peck's 4-part docuseries "Exterminate All the Brutes," available now on HBO Max. Producer Marybess foregoes her usual segment to celebrate a return to NYC after a long absence.
Resources: Listen in to “Eye of the Duck” and “Kinda Murdery” wherever you stream your podcasts. Watch “Underground Railroad” on Amazon Prime beginning May 14th. Stream “The Crime of the Century” on HBO Max May 10th. “Exterminate All the Brutes” is available now on HBO Max.
Guest: Adam Volerich / www.adamvolerich.com / IG & TW: @AdamVole.
Hosted By: George Gordon & David Kleinman.
Produced By: Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, & Cazeaux OSLO.
Artwork: Amanda Xeller.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) brings you One More Round with George and Dave as the gang wishes Dave’s dad a Happy Bagel Birthday and celebrates George’s safe return to live music. On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are confusion and frustration over new CDC COVID guidelines, a very Musk-y SNL, and our “Coming Attractions” segment, where Dave and George dive into trailers that caught their attention this week from Spielberg’s “West Side Story” teaser to the powerful documentary “Her Name is Chef.” This week’s game has the fellas getting sporty as they compare rookie seasons to debut albums from Adam Morrison’s “Ghetto Superstar” to “College Dropout” Kerry Wood and more! George gets excited about “all one minute and a half” of the Kentucky Derby and the upcoming NFL draft, while Dave gives flowers to David Attenborough’s “Life in Color” and Soft Power Vote’s “Level Up” newsletter. Producer Marybess talks about India’s overwhelming COVID crisis and what listeners can do to help. Rate, review, and subscribe to Know Your Role(s) wherever you get your podcasts and follow @KYRPod on Twitter and Instagram. Everyone, stay safe and healthy, and wear your mask over your f*cking nose.
Resources: Stream "Without Remorse" & “Her Name is Chef” on AmazonPrime; "Voyagers," is playing in theaters now; pre-order "The Outside Story” on Apple TV; see the "Loki" series on Disney+ June 2021; and stream "Yasuke" & “Life in Color” on Netflix now. Sign up for Soft Power Vote’s “Level Up” newsletter at softpowervote.substack.com. Send aid to India via UNICEF, PATH, Care India, Indian Red Cross, and Ketto. Vaccinations in NYC are available through nychealthandhospitals.org or 1-877-VAX-4NYC.
Hosted by George Gordon and David Kleinman. Produced by Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, and Cazeaux OSLO.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes writer, performer, comedian, and illustrator responsible for this week's digital rebranding Amanda Xeller to the pod! On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are Joel Embiid's long shot in Wednesday's Phoenix Suns game, Steph Curry being "one of the best players in basketball," and George and Dave’s thoughts on the “Mare of Easttown” premier and the QAnon documentary, “Q: Into the Storm.” Amanda discusses her work with the Magnet Theater’s Moxie Sketch Lab, why weird characters are the best, and her potato film rating system, while bonding with George over WWE fandom. In this week’s game, Amanda and the guys compare Nicolas Cage roles to baked goods, complete with impressions, PB&J and bacon donuts, and Italian croissants so delicious they’re “Gone in 60 Seconds.” George gets excited about his rare Saturday off and the release of Early Riser’s “Vocations.” Dave draws our attention to Jayil Pak’s short film “Georgia” and touches on anti-racist action items, supporting mutual aid organizations, and voting in NYC’s June primary. Producer Marybess discusses the importance of sustainable shopping, citing Sam Corbin’s article “The Personal, Political, and Environmental Case for Buying All Your Clothes Secondhand.”
Resources: Stream “Mare of Easttown” and “Q: Into the Storm” on HBOMax. Find Early Riser’s “Vocations” on Bandcamp & Apple Music. Jayil Pak’s “Georgia” is showing now at the Atlanta Film Festival. Read “The Personal, Political, and Environmental Case for Buying All Your Clothes Secondhand” at Insider.com.
Guest: Amanda Xeller / www.amandaxellercomedy.com / IG: @wildladypegpegpeg / TW: @AmandaXeller.
Hosted by George Gordon and David Kleinman. Produced by Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, and Cazeaux OSLO.
IG & TW: @kyrpod.
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes cellist, singer, and composer Emily Hope Price to the pod! On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are Hank Azaria’s long awaited Apu apology and the fellas’ predictions and final thoughts on their favorite competition shows “The Challenge” and “Top Chef.” Emily discusses what it’s like to go from life on tour to self employment and creating whole new worlds at home. The accomplished cellist takes us on a journey from fourth grade music lessons to grad school to non-classical musical exploration to falling in love with film scoring and beyond! In this week’s game, Emily and the guys compare arcade games to alien films from playing pinball in the “Twilight Zone” to the classic “Alien” versus “Aliens” debate and whether or not skee ball is better than pop-a-shot. George gets excited about the upcoming release of HBO’s “Mare of Easttown,” and Dave looks ahead to the WNBA draft. Producer Marybess chats mental health resources and self care, with George and Dave weighing in on practices they’ve adopted to battle the blues. Everyone, stay safe and healthy, and wear your mask over your f*cking nose.
Resources: Stream “The Problem with Apu” and “Mare of Easttown” (April 18th) on HBOMax. “RVK • NYC” by Emily Hope Price, Svavar Knútur, & Kristjana Stefans is available for pre-order now. Mental Health Resources: Better Help (betterhelp.com), TalkSpace (try.talkspace.com), The Loveland Foundation (thelovelandfoundation.org), The Trevor Project (thetrevorproject.org), The Asian Mental Health Project (asianmentalhealthproject.com), & the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).
Guest: Emily Hope Price / IG & TW: @emilyhopeprice / Patreon: www.patreon.com/emilyhopeprice / Bandcamp: www.emilyhopeprice.bandcamp.com
Hosted by George Gordon and David Kleinman. Produced by Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, and Cazeaux OSLO.
IG & TW: @kyrpod
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) welcomes author, screenwriter, and filmmaker Michael J. White to the pod! On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are the MLB All Star Game relocation, voter suppression in Georgia, and returning to food service amidst the COVID vaccine rollout. Mike takes us behind the scenes of his powerful film “Song Without a Name” from inception to production to the festival circuit, and dives into tackling the horrors and heartbreak of child trafficking. Mike and the fellas discuss what it means to be a Midwesterner and compare Midwestern celebrities to iconic albums from Jesse James’ “Appetite for Destruction” to “Live at Folsom Prison” with John Dillinger. Dave looks forward to eating pizzas from pop-up Pies Upstairs while he catches up on “The Great Pottery Throwdown,” and George gets excited about watching The Masters PGA Tournament. Lastly, producer Marybess is in a tizzy over CatCon, coming to a couch near you April 17th and 18th. Everyone, stay safe and healthy, and wear your mask over your f*cking nose.
Resources: Watch “Song Without a Name”/ IG: @cancionsinnombrefilm on Amazon, Vudu, and Apple TV. Find Michael J. White’s book “Weeping Underwater Looks a Lot Like Laughter” wherever books are sold. Brooklyn, NY pop-up Pies Upstairs / IG: @pies_upstairs. Stream “The Great Pottery Throwdown” on HBOMax. CatCon April 17th & 18th, 2021 / IG: @catconworldwide / catconworldwide.com.
Guest: Michael J. White
Hosted by George Gordon and David Kleinman. Produced by Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, and Cazeaux OSLO.
IG & TW: @kyrpod
Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
On today’s episode, Know Your Role(s) brings you One More Round with George and Dave as the team celebrates the legalization of recreational marijuana in New York, opening day of Major League Baseball, and the age old Eric Stoltz vs. Michael J. Fox debate. On tap in this week’s Bar Talk are the NCAA’s Final Fours, the upcoming NYC mayoral race, and Marvel’s “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” This week’s game brings you all the fizz and none of the foam as the gang compares sodas to nicknames from “the killer” Sundrop to “smooth criminal” Limoncello La Croix. George looks forward to the new HBO series “Made For Love,” Dave gets excited about Sharon Stone’s memoir “The Beauty of Living Twice,” and producer Marybess highlights Transgender Day of Visibility. Rate, review, and subscribe to Know Your Role(s) wherever you get your podcasts and follow @KYRPod on Twitter and Instagram. Everyone, stay safe and healthy, and wear your mask over your f*cking nose.
Resources: See a full rundown of NYC Mayoral candidates on curbed.com. Stream “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” on Disney+ now. Watch “Made For Love” and “Godzilla vs. Kong” on HBOMax. “The Beauty of Living Twice” is available now wherever books are sold. Learn more about trans and non-binary visibility and allyship via the ACLU / aclu.org, Athlete Ally / athleteally.org, and activists like Schuyler Bailar / @pinkmantaray, Chris Mosier / @thechrismosier, Raquel Willis / @raquel_willis, & Chase Strangio / @chasestrangio.
Hosted by George Gordon and David Kleinman. Produced by Marybess Pritchett.
Music: Alnitak Kid, Nate 88, and Cazeaux OSLO.