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×1 Jarod Joseph from Calgary, Alberta 1:15:51
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1:15:51We’re going back to Canada to talk with actor Jarod Joseph ( Once Upon A Time , The 100 , The Christmas Checklist ), as we dive into his upbringing in Calgary, Alberta. Jarod discusses why Calgary is the “Texas of Canada,” explains his problems in high school and how they sent him on a path to acting, and geeks out about good memories at the Calgary Stampede. Don’t worry, Oncers, we discuss his role of Billy the Mechanic/Gus Gus the Mouse on ABC’s Once Upon A Time too. PLUS: Jarod’s thoughts on Michael Keaton’s return to the role of Batman. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Jarod Joseph on IMDB Jarod Joseph on Instagram…
Geek out with Iyaz Akhtar, host of This Old Nerd/former host on TWiT.tv and CNET, as we dive into his upbringing in Queens. Discover how he developed his critical thinking skills at a Catholic school and how he became a tech enthusiast, including his love for the early days of the internet with CompuServe, America Online, and a healthy appriciation for Teri Hatcher's place in history. And let's not forget about his swerve into the tech world after studying to be a lawyer in Boston! This episode is packed with fascinating insights and Iyaz's infectious enthusiasm for all things tech. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel This Old Nerd Finite Comedy Iyaz on Twitter…
1 September McCrady from Lockport, New York 49:56
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49:56Meet September McCrady, aka NineOf12, my former partner on the America’s Next Top Podcaster reality competition and co-creator of the original Where I’m From Pilot. We'll dive into September's unique upbringing in upstate New York. From art class with Mr. Raymond and exploring the woods, to memories of Lockport Mall, September shares what she loves about Lockport, Buffalo, and where she is now. Don't miss an in-depth interview with Where I’m From’s “mommy.” PLUS: Biking with The Talking Head’s David Byrne. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel September/Nineof12's Personal Site America's Next Top Podcaster Where I'm From Pilot Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Lockport Mall Runnings Sporting Goods Lockport Cave Tours La Nova, The Best Wings In Buffalo TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:16 The Where I'm From Pilot episode with Ali Spagnola 00:02:01 Lockport's Vibe 00:02:42 - Hanging Out In The Woods 00:05:40 - The KISS Army 00:06:14 - Playing Dungeons and Dragons 00:06:33 Growing Up Near Niagra Falls 00:07:03 - Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens 00:07:25 - Burger King Pokemon Key Chains 00:07:33 - Love At The Candian Border 00:08:30 - Lewiston-Queenston Bridge 00:09:13 - Immigrating From Canada 00:10:29 - Clifton Hill 00:10:44 - Maid of The Mist 00:12:14 Mr. Raymond's Art Lessons at St. Mary's 00:13:36 - Man of La Mancha 00:14:26 - Getting Involved In Politics 00:16:04 - Working On A Political Campaign With David Byrne 00:19:05 Wheel of Anecdotes 00:22:18 Streann Studio Ad Read 00:24:01 Lockport Mall 00:25:10 - Runnings Sporting Goods 00:25:24 A Hunting Trip, Denied 00:31:40 Lockport Cave Tours 00:34:10 The Politics of New York State 00:35:48 Growing Up In The Snow 00:37:51 - September Can't Eat SpaghettiOs 00:38:34 From Lockport to Buffalo 00:39:57 - Studying Theater 00:41:06 - Ani Defranco At The Poetry Slam 00:42:45 A Shared Love of Karaoke 00:44:28 Looking Back At Lockport 00:46:28 The Best Wings In Buffalo 00:46:43 - La Nova 00:47:50 Outro…
After my interview with Dino Ignacio blew up last week and became the most popular episode of Where I'm From by far, I thought new listeners would be interested in the other versions of the Bert Is Evil story I’ve told over the years. Dial up for even more internet nostalgia, coming up... SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Dino Ignacio The Original Bert Is Evil Website Bert Is Evil: The True Story Behind the Web's First Viral Hit by Bill Meeks Old Wide Web Episode 1 -- The Muppets Take Bangladesh ( Podcast ) TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:23 Old Wide Web - The Muppets Take Bangladesh 00:17:18 Streann Studio Ad Read 00:19:20 Bert Is Evil: The True Story Behind the Web's First Viral Hit 00:42:54 Outro…
Meet Dino Ignacio , the creator of the infamous 90s website Bert Is Evil . We'll dive into Dino's unique upbringing on the internet and recall the exciting early days of the World Wide Web. From connecting to CompuServe and exploring the BBS scene, to creating the first internet meme and winning a Webby Award, Dino takes us on a journey through the democratization of content. Don't miss this episode as we delve into the historical significance of the first meme with internet pioneer Dino Ignacio. PLUS: How Bert Is Evil influenced a conflict half a world away. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Dino Ignacio The Original Bert Is Evil Website Bert Is Evil: The True Story Behind the Web's First Viral Hit by Bill Meeks Old Wide Web Episode 1 -- The Muppets Take Bangladesh ( Podcast ) CompuServe The CompuServe Comics and Animation Forum Awards Geocities Fark.com FractalCow mirror Mr. T Ate My Balls on The Old Wide Web Braindom: We Can Defeat Brain Together Internet Underground Magazine Archive Webby Awards Bert Is Evil on the Webby Awards site Dino's Last Message on Bert Is Evil TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:14 Even Nerds Have Tech Problems 00:03:09 Clip from Internet Superstar with Martin Sargent 00:03:32 Dino on The Old Wide Web 00:05:07 Getting Online In Manila 00:05:59 - Growing Up Under Marshall Law 00:06:21 - Enter The World Wide Web 00:07:07- Connecting To CompuServe 00:09:44- The BBS Scene and Legends of the Red Dragon 00:10:15- The Compuserve Comics and Animation Forums 00:11:05 Why The Early Internet Was So Exciting 00:11:34 - Geocities 00:11:38 - Fark.com 00:11:44 - Rotten.com 00:12:09 FractalCow.com 00:12:48 - Zines and Poetry 00:13:25 - The Early Days Of Viral Content 00:15:44 - Mr. T Ate My Balls 00:16:08 Bert Is Evil 00:18:07 - Braindom: We Can Defeat Brain Together Tripod Site 00:19:40 - Bert Is Evil Goes Viral 00:20:09 - Internet Underground Magazine 00:20:18 - Winning A Webby Award 00:20:48 - The Muppets Take Bangladesh 00:23:55 - The 1998 Webby Awards 00:26:58 Streann Studio Ad Read 00:28:34 Bert Is Evil Part 2 00:28:40 - Sesame Street Reacts and The End of Bert Is Evil 00:30:19 - The Historical Significance of The First Internet Meme 00:31:28 - The Art of Bert Is Evil 00:32:54 Stable Diffusion and AI Art 00:39:29 Wheel of Anecdotes 00:45:37 The Democratization of Content 00:49:34 Outro…
1 Dave Theune from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Part 2) 49:47
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49:47Join us once again as we delve into the life and career of actor and Upright Citizen's Brigade improvisor, Dave Theune. This time, we discuss find out how his roles would be different where he's from in 'What If It Happened Here?'. We explore Dave's college years in Milwaukee, including the city's rich beer culture. From the Miller Brewery Tour to the Beer Barons Cemetery Tour, Dave shares his recommendations for the places to hit up when you're in town. He also shares his thoughts on the famous Von Trier and his memories of ComedySportz. Find out what led Dave to move to Los Angeles and how he got involved with the UCB Theater. Don't miss out on the exciting conclusion of our interview with Dave Theune. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Dave Theune Cedar Grove, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Groundlings University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Miller Brewery Tour Beer Barons Cemetery Tour Von Trier ComedySportz Milwaukee Eric Price UCB Franklin iO West UCB Bangarang UCB Town Meeting TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:49 What If It Happened Here? 00:01:09 - Good Girls 00:02:03 - The Big Bang Theory 00:02:58 - The Connors 00:03:10 - Santa Clarita Diet 00:04:54 - Adam Ruins Everything 00:05:49 - Teenage Mountain Lion / Early Days of Hulu 00:08:08 - NTSF:SD:SUV:: 00:08:45 -- Robert Forster's Letter Opener 00:14:19 Streann Studio Ad Read 00:15:58 Milwaukee 00:16:08 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 00:18:05 Milwaukee Beer 00:18:58 - Miller Brewery Tour 00:19:23 - Beer Barons Cemetary Tour 00:21:11 - Von Trier 00:21:31 - Brewery Tour Recommendations 00:22:06 ComedySportz Milwaukee 00:28:14 Moving to Los Angeles 00:30:28 - Eric Price 00:30:51 - UCB Theater 00:31:06 - iO West (Improv Olympic) 00:33:28 - The 3 "A"s for Improv 00:43:03 Going Back Home 00:45:58 Outro 00:46:09 - Dave Earns A Tobolowky 00:47:07 - UCB Bangarang 00:47:10 - UCB Town Meeting…
1 Dave Theune from Cedar Grove, Wisconsin (Part 1) 42:54
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42:54Get ready for a wild ride with the one and only Dave Theune (Upright Citizen's Brigade improvisor, actor in shows like "I Am Not Okay With This" and the "Night Court" reboot)! Dave takes us back to his hometown of Cedar Grove, Wisconsin and shares memories of scrubbing the streets during the Holland Festival and his turn from sports kid to improvisor. From Cheboygan to the Northridge Mall, Dave dishes on everything he loves about Wisconsin. And let's not forget the main event - out brand new improv game, ' LOVE @ NIGHT with Bernie Love ', is sure to have you in stitches. So, buckle up and join us for a chuckle-filled episode of 'Where I'm From' with comedic mastermind, Dave Theune. PLUS: What is Klompen dancing, anyway? Come back next week for Part 2! Come back next week for Part 2! "Bernie Love" played by Bill Meeks, based on his scripted " Love @ Night " sketch for America's Next Top Podcaster. AI voice model trained on the original "Bernie Love" Tripp Rogers. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Dave Theune Cedar Grove, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Groundlings Belgium, Wisconsin Cedar Grove Holland Festival Klompen Dancing Cedar Grove Memorial Park Independence Park Oliebollen Donuts Worstenbroodjes Sportsman's Bar & Grill Mary’s Country Grove Restaurant HET Museum TeRonde House Museum Milwaukee County Stadium What Happened To Northridge Mall, And Why Is It Still There? Milwaukee Public Museum University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Bronze Fonz Maple Lanes Bowling Funplex Landmark Lanes Oriental Theater TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:52 Meeting At The Groundlings/Bill Holds The Team Back 00:03:27 Starting with Cedar Grove 00:03:40 A Sports Kid That Did Theater 00:04:45 -Belgium, Wisconsin 00:05:27 -The Ghost of Christmas Carols Past 00:06:17 Bye Bye Birdie 00:07:11 -Boomer Musicals 00:07:43 -Theater Kids 00:09:58 Cedar Grove Holland Festival 00:11:31 -Scrubbing The Streets 00:12:26 -The Burgermeister 00:13:07 -Klompen Dancing 00:13:32 Memorial and Independence Parks 00:13:47 -Festival Foods 00:13:55 --Oliebollen Doughnuts 00:13:57 --Worstenbroodjes 00:15:31 Call-Outs and Unburing The Bodies 00:16:04 Dave's Cousin Nate 00:17:54 Teachers Who Inspired (And Tolerated) Dave 00:20:33 A Call Back To Improv at The Groundlings 00:22:02 Streann Studio Ad Read 00:23:43 Things To Do In Cedar Grove 00:24:04 -Sportsman's Bar 00:24:12 -Mary’s Country Grove Restaurant 00:25:05 -Cheboygan! 00:25:23 -Dutch Museums 00:25:25 --Het Museum 00:25:32 --TeRonde House Museum 00:26:13 A Cedar Grove Resident's View of Milwaukee 00:26:31 -Milwaukee County Stadium 00:26:47 -Northridge Mall 00:27:47 -Milwaukee Public Museum 00:28:39 Moving To Milwaukee 00:28:50 -University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 00:31:55 The Tobolowsky Blunder 00:33:11 Love @ Night With Bernie Love 00:39:17 -The Bronze Fonz 00:40:50 -Maple Lanes in Sheboygan, Wisconsin 00:40:53 -Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee 00:41:05 Oriental Theater 00:41:39 Outro…
As we welcome 2023, I’m offering up some of my favorite Where I’m From moments from 2022, gratis. Tune in for some delicious free samples from our first season including Stephen Tobolowsky, Kelly Vrooman, Paul Zaloom, Brian Brushwood, Ashley Verma, Jason Inmon, and more! It’s the Where I’m From Season 1 Sampler Platter, and you can totally take more than one... SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Where I'm From YouTube Channel Where I'm From Episodes E-mail bill@billmeeks.com if you want to talk about where you're from. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:00 Ali Spagnola 00:05:52 Kelly Vrooman 00:13:03 Stephen Page 00:19:57 Ashley Verma 00:28:34 Jason Inmon 00:35:34 Stephen Tobolowsky 00:44:51 Strean Studio Ad Read 00:46:34 Kelly Rands/Santa Claus 00:56:26 Faith Benson Gun.io 01:03:25 Stephen Carroll 01:09:27 Paul Zaloom 01:13:10 Brian Brushwood 01:18:41 Rebecca Johnson 01:26:34 Outro…
1 A Tribute to Stephan Carroll from Wheeling, West Virginia 1:14:47
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1:14:47This week is a little different... I’m remembering and memorializing my longtime friend and musical collaborator Stephan Carroll from Wheeling, WV. I'll cover our history, from a high school computer class to an early YouTube hit with our band Classic Tragic Hero to all the great musical comedy we created for The Fakist . Stay tuned for a profile on a brilliant musician and a dear friend. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Where I'm From YouTube Channel Stephan Carroll Classic Tragic Hero YouTube Channel Classic Tragic Hero Albums Greetings From Storybrooke on YouTube The Fakist Steve's YouTube Channel…
Santa Claus (via his good friend Kelly Rands from The Humor Mill Orlando ) joins us to celebrate... Well, the North Pole of course, but mainly Christmas! Santa recalls his early days with Burgermeister Meisterburger, and talks honestly about why he's currently spending most of the year at The Villages in Central Florida. Santa Claus shares his pro tips to a fulfilling Yuletide season, tells us about balancing the demands of his job and his marriage to Mrs. Claus, and plays a new game we invented just for him: WHAT ARE THEY GETTING? PLUS: Santa won't stop calling me Billy. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel The Humor Mill Orlando Burgermeister Meisterburger 2020 Central Florida Sketch Comedy Festival The Villages Santa Claus is Coming To Town The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus The Elf Riots of 1536 Mcdonald's Santa Clause The Movie Christmas Happy Meal Commercial Violent Night The Santa Clause Santa Claus Conquers The Martians Miracle on 34th Street The Polar Express TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:19 How Old Is Santa? 00:03:22 Santa Calls Bill "Billy" 00:04:24 Why Is Santa in Winter Haven, Florida? 00:05:10 - North Pole Chili's 00:07:03 - The Villages 00:08:02 Even Santa Works Remote 00:08:59 The Secret Origin of Santa Claus 00:10:10 - Santa Claus is a Hufflepuff 00:11:15 Mrs. Claus 00:11:54 Santa's Favorite Santa Movies 00:12:28 - The Santa Clause 00:12:28 - Violent Night 00:13:13 - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians 00:15:36 Santa's Favorite Teachers 00:16:20 - Santa's Cats 00:17:40 The Saddest Thing Santa's Seen 00:19:11 Cookie Talk 00:20:13 Santa's Thoughts on "Keep Christmas In December" 00:21:11 How Santa Learned To Make Toys 00:22:45 The Elf Riots of 1536 00:24:57 A Coal Conundrum 00:27:25 Streann Studio Ad Read 00:28:56 The Dark Side of the Reindeer 00:31:35 Santa Is The Real Florida Man 00:32:48 Job Stress and Santa's Marriage 00:32:48 A Chat Message from "Rudolpho" 00:35:45 Should We Still Be Giving Each Other Christmas Presents? 00:39:07 - Bill Doesn't Want To Get Angry At Santa 00:40:01 Santa's Favorite Santa Claus Story 00:40:11 - Miracle on 34th Street (1947) 00:40:28 - The Polar Express 00:42:10 What Are They Getting? 00:50:11 The Humor Mill Orlando 00:51:27 Santa Goes Hard Against Commercialism 00:52:40 The Elves Party Hard 00:54:25 Santa Loves Rap 00:54:51 - Santa Raps 00:56:21 Santra Addresses Labor Issues and THAT New York Post Article 00:59:26 How Many Children Has Santa Delivered Presents To? 01:00:27 Santa's Relationship with McDonald's 01:05:03 What Does Santa Want For Christmas? 01:08:57 Wheel of Anecdotes 01:14:57 Close…
1 Kelly Vrooman from Mansfield, Ohio 1:07:27
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1:07:27Kelly Vrooman (comedic actor on Black-ish, Grey's Anatomy, writer on Tuttle Twins, and former host Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show) joins us to celebrate her hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, recalls her early days in theater, and talks honestly about her grandfather and what it was like going to a school where her mom was a teacher. Kelly Vrooman shares her experiences at Ohio cuisine staple Applebee's, tells us about growing up near the set of The Shawshank Redemption, and plays a hilarious game of WHEEL OF ANECDOTES. PLUS: The local murder trial of Dr. John Boyle. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Kelly Vrooman 2020 Central Florida Sketch Comedy Festival PBS Kids Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show Mansfield, Ohio Mohican State Park Campground Renaissance Theatre The Mansfield Playhouse Miss Ohio Teen Mansfield Christian School The Shawshank Redemption Ohio State Reformatory Cypress Hill Winery Mansfield Historic Carrousel District The Murder Trial of Dr. John Boyle Kingwood Center Gardens Richland Carrousel Park Coney Island Diner TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 - Central Florida Sketch Comedy Festival (2020) 00:03:24 Being a Kid's Show Host on PBS Kids Sprout's The Sunny Side Up Show 00:07:37 - Mohican State Park Campground 00:10:22 Mansfield vs. Ontario 00:11:03 The Mansfield Theater Scene 00:14:13 - Renaissance Theatre 00:15:32 -The Mansfield Playhouse 00:19:20 Miss Ohio Teen 00:21:06 - Mansfield Christian School 00:22:38 - Natalie Witwer, Miss Ohio 2001 00:23:43 Mansfield Renaissance Theatre 00:25:11 The Shawshank Redemption Connection 00:27:02 - Ohio State Reformatory 00:27:22 People From The Northeast 00:27:48 - The West Virginia Flip Off 00:29:50 - The GM Plant Closing in 2010 00:31:34 - A Rebirth in Mansfield 00:31:43 -- Cypress Hill Winery 00:31:55 -- Mansfield Historic Carrousel District 00:32:55 - Kelly Vrooman and the Applebee's Vortex 00:36:09 Wheel of Anecdotes 00:44:19 Strean Studio Ad Read 00:45:30 The Murder Trial of Dr. John Boyle 00:49:59 Going to School with Mom 00:53:12 Kelly's Grandfather 00:58:12 - The Lesson of Kingwood Center Gardens 01:00:55 Why Kelly Left Mansfield 01:04:14 - Richland Carrousel Park 01:04:34 - Coney Island Diner 01:05:12 Close…
1 BONUS - Karen Kay from FOX Kids Club in Houston, Texas 55:07
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55:07After talking with Brian Brushwood about Katy, Texas earlier this week, I decided to rebroadcast an interview I did with Karen Kay, the host of the Fox 26 Kids Club in Houston, Texas. The Fox Kids Club was a local broadcast in many cities that promoted the Fox Network’s early-90s cartoon lineup, Fox Kids. Karen Kay was my local host, and when I’m not fanboying out, she tells me what it was like to be a kid show host, and how much persistence it took to build a career in broadcasting. Plus, Karen makes a commitment to locate a relic from my past, if she can remember where she put it in her basement. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Karen Kay on Hit Video USA fox 26 kids club with karen kay fright fest Karen Kay and the Belugas The Fox Kids Club – History of Fox Kids Original I Made This Episode Where I'm From YouTube Bill Meeks YouTube…
Brian Brushwood (magician, host of Scam Nation , The Modern Rogue , and Great Night ) joins us to talk honestly about his hometown of Katy, Texas, recall his local sneakernet, and celebrates his first job at Mason Park Cinema 8. Brian Brushwood shares his experiences going to church in a self-proclaimed "City of Churches," tells us how he tried to help his brother and ended up getting in his first fight, and chats with Bill about their shared history in Katy. PLUS: Six Flags AstroWorld. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Brian Brushwood Scam Nation The Modern Rogue Scam School in Indonesia Katy, Texas Williamsburgh Settlement Richard Garriott Floppy Joe's in Austin, Texas West Memorial Junior High Blue Willow Bookshop (formerly Musabelle's Books) Tri-County Baptist Church Katy First United Methodist Mason Park Cinema 8 Mason Village Shopping Center Six Flags AstroWorld Defunctland: The Demolition of Six Flags Astroworld NRG Astrodome Bill's Trip To Katy in 2021 TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:14 - Scam School in Jakarta, Indonesia 00:03:55 - Bill and Brian's Katy Timelines 00:08:55 The Culture of Katy 00:10:57 Important Teachers 00:12:10 - Williamsburgh Settlement Pool 00:15:54 The Mud Fight on Hoyt Lane 00:18:39 The Texas Sneakernet 00:19:30 - An Awkward First Meeting with Richard Garriott 00:20:03 - Floppy Joe's in Austin 00:20:29 Brian's Katy Landmarks 00:20:31 - West Memorial Junior High 00:20:48 - Musabelle's Books/Blue Willow Bookshop 00:21:59 - 80s Baseball Cards 00:22:47 Streann Studio Ad Read 00:24:31 The City of Churches 00:24:35 - Tri-County Baptist Church 00:24:53 - Katy First United Methodist Church 00:25:30 - Religion and Parenting 00:29:13 Working At Mason Park Cinema 8 00:30:12 - Hi-jinx in the Projection Booth 00:32:08 90s Kids in Katy 00:32:59 - Brian Defends His Brother Jay 00:33:44 - Texas Snow 00:35:29 Why Brian Left Katy 00:35:50 - Going Home From College to Venezuela 00:36:14 Discovering Magic in Texas 00:37:25 - Weird Businesses In People's Garages 00:37:52 What's Changed in Katy? 00:38:22 - Mason Village Shopping Center 00:39:04 Wheel of Anecdotes 00:44:31 Close…
1 Rebecca Johnson from Birmingham, Alabama Part 2 47:21
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47:21Rebecca Johnson (co-host of Supergirl Radio ) comes back to tell us more about her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She explains why she moved back after 14 years, and discusses Alabama's history of racism and how the city has grown. Rebecca Johnson shares her experiences running A/V equipment for two different churches, talks about her love of Tim Burton's Batman, reminisces about working at Turner in Atlanta, reveals her favorite local Birmingham TV station, and discusses the parallels between real life and her character on The Fakist. PLUS: A fresh game of Hometown Hot Takes! SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Rebecca Johnson Supergirl Radio Birmingham, Alabama 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Railroad Park Buckhead Church Service Merchandise Slow Art - Birmingham Museum of Art The Fakist: One Last Day TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 The 16th Street Bombing 00:04:43 - Railroad Park 00:07:00 On God's A/V Squad 00:10:58 Moving Back To Birmingham 00:15:07 - Why Rebecca Came Back To Birmingham 00:18:05 - Turner Memories 00:19:22 Re-acclimating to Birmingham 00:21:58 - The Fakist and the "Big Red Cloud" 00:22:54 Strean Studio Ad Read 00:24:36 Birmingham's Comic Book Scene 00:27:12 - Service Merchandise 00:30:19 - Slow Art at the Birmingham Museum of Art 00:32:17 Hometown Hot Takes 00:42:17 - In Defense of Alabama 00:43:50 Close…
1 Rebecca Johnson from Birmingham, Alabama Part 1 45:51
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45:51Rebecca Johnson (co-host of Supergirl Radio ) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She recalls her first gig in TV news at WVTM, and endorses Frank Stitt's culinary delights at Highland Bar & Grill. Rebecca Johnson shares how she produced a music video to help her friend propose, why it ended up on-screen at the legendary Alabama Theater, then mourns the loss of the City Stages concert, reveals how her friend dragged her along for dates, and remembers the social dynamics of childhood. PLUS: Rebecca returns next week for Part 2. SPONSORED BY SUBSCRIBE Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon RSS YouTube (Live Streams) YouTube (Episodes) LINKS Full Uncut Interview (Livestream) Where I'm From YouTube Channel Rebecca Johnson Supergirl Radio Birmingham, Alabama Vestavia Hills City Stages: A look back at the Birmingham music festival The Alabama Theater Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ Andrew Taylor's "All About You" Music Video WVTM The Fakist: One Last Day Frank Stitt Highlands Bar & Grill Chez Fonfon Bettola Helen's Angel Biscuits TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:33 High School in Vestavia Hills 00:08:17 - Rich Kids vs. Poor Kids 00:10:34 - Running Into Old Classmates 00:11:39 City Stages 00:15:23 The Alabama Theater 00:18:51 - The Mighty Wurlitzer Opus 1783 00:20:21 - Andrew Taylor's "All About You" Music Video 00:21:47 Strean Studio Ad Read 00:23:28 Working in TV News at WVTM 00:29:38 - The Fakist and LeAnn's Similar Origin Story 00:32:28 Best Eats in Birmingham 00:33:11 - Frank Stitt's Culinary Delights (Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega Procesecco Bar, Chez Fonfon) 00:33:41 - Bettola 00:34:08 - Helen's Angel Biscuits 00:35:16 - Quintessential Birmingham Cuisine 00:36:28 Wheel of Anecdotes 00:44:53 Close…
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