Basic! https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com en 2022-2023 Pantheon Media Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Go behind the scenes of a glorious time in pop culture, when shows like MTV’s ‘The Real World,’ ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ and AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ made basic cable a must-have for every American home. With the help of guests like Jimmy Kimmel, Cindy Crawford and Amy Schumer, hosts Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and Jen Chaney (TV critic at New York Magazine/Vulture) explore basic cable history through the experimental shows, ground-breaking creators, and Zeitgeist-shifting trends that defined the medium. 2023 Signal Arts & Culture Listener’s Choice Award Winner. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/faeccf1c-2585-11ee-af3e-033483f66c66/image/SXM_COVER_Basic__3000x3000NOSXM.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Basic! https://www.pantheonpodcasts.com no episodic Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Pantheon Media Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Go behind the scenes of a glorious time in pop culture, when shows like MTV’s ‘The Real World,’ ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ and AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ made basic cable a must-have for every American home. With the help of guests like Jimmy Kimmel, Cindy Crawford and Amy Schumer, hosts Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and Jen Chaney (TV critic at New York Magazine/Vulture) explore basic cable history through the experimental shows, ground-breaking creators, and Zeitgeist-shifting trends that defined the medium. 2023 Signal Arts & Culture Listener’s Choice Award Winner. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Go behind the scenes of a glorious time in pop culture, when shows like MTV’s ‘The Real World,’ ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ and AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ made basic cable a must-have for every American home. With the help of guests like Jimmy Kimmel, Cindy Crawford and Amy Schumer, hosts Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and Jen Chaney (TV critic at New York Magazine/Vulture) explore basic cable history through the experimental shows, ground-breaking creators, and Zeitgeist-shifting trends that defined the medium. 2023 Signal Arts & Culture Listener’s Choice Award Winner. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

]]> Pantheon Media peter@pantheonpodcasts.com John Mulaney John Mulaney joins us for a "wide-ranging conversation," including his first job answering phones in Doug's office, the reason behind his trademark suit, and his current fascination with the Van Halen brothers. We also talk ‘SNL’ and Stefon, fatherhood, and how former chaos in his life led to his brilliant new Netflix special, ‘John Mulaney: Baby J.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 John Mulaney full 48 Pantheon Media John Mulaney joins us for a "wide-ranging conversation," including his first job answering phones in Doug's office, the reason behind his trademark suit, and his current fascination with the Van Halen brothers. We also talk ‘SNL’ and Stefon, fatherhood, and how former chaos in his life led to his brilliant new Netflix special, ‘John Mulaney: Baby J.’ John Mulaney joins us for a "wide-ranging conversation," including his first job answering phones in Doug's office, the reason behind his trademark suit, and his current fascination with the Van Halen brothers. We also talk ‘SNL’ and Stefon, fatherhood, and how former chaos in his life led to his brilliant new Netflix special, ‘John Mulaney: Baby J.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices John Mulaney joins us for a "wide-ranging conversation," including his first job answering phones in Doug's office, the reason behind his trademark suit, and his current fascination with the Van Halen brothers. We also talk ‘SNL’ and Stefon, fatherhood, and how former chaos in his life led to his brilliant new Netflix special, ‘John Mulaney: Baby J.’

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]]> 4209 no Eric André Eric André teaches us the art of pulling the perfect prank, the perils of doing his own stunts, and reveals the weirdest note he ever got from Adult Swim’s Standards and Practices department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Eric André full 47 Pantheon Media Eric André teaches us the art of pulling the perfect prank, the perils of doing his own stunts, and reveals the weirdest note he ever got from Adult Swim’s Standards and Practices department. Eric André teaches us the art of pulling the perfect prank, the perils of doing his own stunts, and reveals the weirdest note he ever got from Adult Swim’s Standards and Practices department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Eric André teaches us the art of pulling the perfect prank, the perils of doing his own stunts, and reveals the weirdest note he ever got from Adult Swim’s Standards and Practices department.

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]]> 3095 no Trevor Noah We enjoy a Moment of Zen with Trevor Noah this week when he joins us to discuss his journey from Johannesburg to ‘The Daily Show,’ and his decision to ultimately leave the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Trevor Noah full 46 Pantheon Media We enjoy a Moment of Zen with Trevor Noah this week when he joins us to discuss his journey from Johannesburg to ‘The Daily Show,’ and his decision to ultimately leave the series. We enjoy a Moment of Zen with Trevor Noah this week when he joins us to discuss his journey from Johannesburg to ‘The Daily Show,’ and his decision to ultimately leave the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We enjoy a Moment of Zen with Trevor Noah this week when he joins us to discuss his journey from Johannesburg to ‘The Daily Show,’ and his decision to ultimately leave the series.

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]]> 4252 no 'Top Chef''s Padma Lakshmi https://www.siriusxm.com Padma Lakshmi stops by to see what's cooking on the podcast this week, talking 20 years of 'Top Chef,' her love of indigenous cuisine, and changing the world through food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000 'Top Chef''s Padma Lakshmi full 45 Pantheon Media Padma Lakshmi stops by to see what's cooking on the podcast this week, talking 20 years of 'Top Chef,' her love of indigenous cuisine, and changing the world through food. Padma Lakshmi stops by to see what's cooking on the podcast this week, talking 20 years of 'Top Chef,' her love of indigenous cuisine, and changing the world through food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Padma Lakshmi stops by to see what's cooking on the podcast this week, talking 20 years of 'Top Chef,' her love of indigenous cuisine, and changing the world through food.

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]]> 2885 no John Slattery from 'Mad Men' https://www.siriusxm.com Pour yourself a martini, because ‘Mad Men’ star John Slattery is joining Jen and Doug to discuss the art of smoking fake cigarettes, how he almost played Don Draper instead of Roger Sterling, and the great chemistry he developed with co-star Jon Hamm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 John Slattery from 'Mad Men' full 44 Pantheon Media Pour yourself a martini, because ‘Mad Men’ star John Slattery is joining Jen and Doug to discuss the art of smoking fake cigarettes, how he almost played Don Draper instead of Roger Sterling, and the great chemistry he developed with co-star Jon Hamm. Pour yourself a martini, because ‘Mad Men’ star John Slattery is joining Jen and Doug to discuss the art of smoking fake cigarettes, how he almost played Don Draper instead of Roger Sterling, and the great chemistry he developed with co-star Jon Hamm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Pour yourself a martini, because ‘Mad Men’ star John Slattery is joining Jen and Doug to discuss the art of smoking fake cigarettes, how he almost played Don Draper instead of Roger Sterling, and the great chemistry he developed with co-star Jon Hamm.

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]]> 2985 no Pauly Shore Hey buh-dee! Pauly "The Wiez" Shore joins Jen and Doug to talk ‘Totally Pauly,’ the pitfalls of quick success, and why watching his old movies makes him sad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:33:00 -0000 Pauly Shore full 43 Pantheon Media Hey buh-dee! Pauly "The Wiez" Shore joins Jen and Doug to talk ‘Totally Pauly,’ the pitfalls of quick success, and why watching his old movies makes him sad. Hey buh-dee! Pauly "The Wiez" Shore joins Jen and Doug to talk ‘Totally Pauly,’ the pitfalls of quick success, and why watching his old movies makes him sad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hey buh-dee! Pauly "The Wiez" Shore joins Jen and Doug to talk ‘Totally Pauly,’ the pitfalls of quick success, and why watching his old movies makes him sad.

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]]> 2768 no Pro Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho Jen and Doug climb into the podcast ring with eight-time professional wrestling champion Chris “The Ocho” Jericho, who discusses everything from the infamous Monday Night Wars between the WWF and WCW, to working with legend Vince McMahon, and what horror movie icon influenced his persona. This is one match you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000 Pro Wrestling Legend Chris Jericho full 42 Pantheon Media Jen and Doug climb into the podcast ring with eight-time professional wrestling champion Chris “The Ocho” Jericho, who discusses everything from the infamous Monday Night Wars between the WWF and WCW, to working with legend Vince McMahon, and what horror movie icon influenced his persona. This is one match you won’t want to miss. Jen and Doug climb into the podcast ring with eight-time professional wrestling champion Chris “The Ocho” Jericho, who discusses everything from the infamous Monday Night Wars between the WWF and WCW, to working with legend Vince McMahon, and what horror movie icon influenced his persona. This is one match you won’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jen and Doug climb into the podcast ring with eight-time professional wrestling champion Chris “The Ocho” Jericho, who discusses everything from the infamous Monday Night Wars between the WWF and WCW, to working with legend Vince McMahon, and what horror movie icon influenced his persona. This is one match you won’t want to miss.

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]]> 3580 no Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon stops by to talk about the band's enormous success with music videos and MTV in the 80s. We also talk Live Aid, Dolly Parton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even squeeze in a quick Bono impersonation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon full 41 Pantheon Media Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon stops by to talk about the band's enormous success with music videos and MTV in the 80s. We also talk Live Aid, Dolly Parton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even squeeze in a quick Bono impersonation. Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon stops by to talk about the band's enormous success with music videos and MTV in the 80s. We also talk Live Aid, Dolly Parton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even squeeze in a quick Bono impersonation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon stops by to talk about the band's enormous success with music videos and MTV in the 80s. We also talk Live Aid, Dolly Parton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even squeeze in a quick Bono impersonation.

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]]> 2851 no Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of 'Portlandia' When, exactly, did ‘Portlandia’ stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein meet? They discuss their lengthy friendship and creative partnership while stopping by the podcast to chat with Jen and Doug, including tidbits about their much-loved sketch comedy show, and, of course, the origins of “put a bird on it.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of 'Portlandia' full 40 Pantheon Media When, exactly, did ‘Portlandia’ stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein meet? They discuss their lengthy friendship and creative partnership while stopping by the podcast to chat with Jen and Doug, including tidbits about their much-loved sketch comedy show, and, of course, the origins of “put a bird on it.” When, exactly, did ‘Portlandia’ stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein meet? They discuss their lengthy friendship and creative partnership while stopping by the podcast to chat with Jen and Doug, including tidbits about their much-loved sketch comedy show, and, of course, the origins of “put a bird on it.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When, exactly, did ‘Portlandia’ stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein meet? They discuss their lengthy friendship and creative partnership while stopping by the podcast to chat with Jen and Doug, including tidbits about their much-loved sketch comedy show, and, of course, the origins of “put a bird on it.”

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]]> 3009 no ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone You will respect their "authoritah!" Join us as ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discuss the show's 25th anniversary, how "political correctness" has flipped since the 90s, and that time Doug almost didn't let them kill Kenny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone full 39 Pantheon Media You will respect their "authoritah!" Join us as ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discuss the show's 25th anniversary, how "political correctness" has flipped since the 90s, and that time Doug almost didn't let them kill Kenny. You will respect their "authoritah!" Join us as ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discuss the show's 25th anniversary, how "political correctness" has flipped since the 90s, and that time Doug almost didn't let them kill Kenny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You will respect their "authoritah!" Join us as ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone discuss the show's 25th anniversary, how "political correctness" has flipped since the 90s, and that time Doug almost didn't let them kill Kenny.

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]]> 3829 no Original MTV VJ Alan Hunter Jen and Doug want their MTV! Original VJ Alan Hunter drops by to takes us back to the earliest days of Music Television and and it's meteoric rise as a music and pop culture juggernaut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Original MTV VJ Alan Hunter full 38 Pantheon Media Jen and Doug want their MTV! Original VJ Alan Hunter drops by to takes us back to the earliest days of Music Television and and it's meteoric rise as a music and pop culture juggernaut. Jen and Doug want their MTV! Original VJ Alan Hunter drops by to takes us back to the earliest days of Music Television and and it's meteoric rise as a music and pop culture juggernaut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jen and Doug want their MTV! Original VJ Alan Hunter drops by to takes us back to the earliest days of Music Television and and it's meteoric rise as a music and pop culture juggernaut.

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]]> 3475 no "Weird Al" Yankovic The one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic stops by to talk about his career, including his iconic songs and videos, his award-winning faux-biopic, and even those Madonna rumors . . . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 "Weird Al" Yankovic full 37 Pantheon Media The one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic stops by to talk about his career, including his iconic songs and videos, his award-winning faux-biopic, and even those Madonna rumors . . . The one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic stops by to talk about his career, including his iconic songs and videos, his award-winning faux-biopic, and even those Madonna rumors . . . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The one and only “Weird Al” Yankovic stops by to talk about his career, including his iconic songs and videos, his award-winning faux-biopic, and even those Madonna rumors . . .

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]]> 3158 no FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf The podcast receives a master class from FX Network Chairman John Landgraf on the history of scripted shows on cable and the advent of ‘Peak TV.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000 FX Networks Chairman John Landgraf full 36 Pantheon Media The podcast receives a master class from FX Network Chairman John Landgraf on the history of scripted shows on cable and the advent of ‘Peak TV.’ The podcast receives a master class from FX Network Chairman John Landgraf on the history of scripted shows on cable and the advent of ‘Peak TV.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The podcast receives a master class from FX Network Chairman John Landgraf on the history of scripted shows on cable and the advent of ‘Peak TV.’

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]]> 2766 no Bravo's Andy Cohen Can you imagine a world without Bravos ‘Real Housewives’ franchise? Andy Cohen joins the podcast to share the series’ surprisingly rocky origins, how he went from behind-the-scenes exec to ‘Watch What Happens Live’ host, and why he’ll always love Billy Joel’s “Allentown” video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Bravo's Andy Cohen full 35 Pantheon Media Can you imagine a world without Bravos ‘Real Housewives’ franchise? Andy Cohen joins the podcast to share the series’ surprisingly rocky origins, how he went from behind-the-scenes exec to ‘Watch What Happens Live’ host, and why he’ll always love Billy Joel’s “Allentown” video. Can you imagine a world without Bravos ‘Real Housewives’ franchise? Andy Cohen joins the podcast to share the series’ surprisingly rocky origins, how he went from behind-the-scenes exec to ‘Watch What Happens Live’ host, and why he’ll always love Billy Joel’s “Allentown” video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Can you imagine a world without Bravos ‘Real Housewives’ franchise? Andy Cohen joins the podcast to share the series’ surprisingly rocky origins, how he went from behind-the-scenes exec to ‘Watch What Happens Live’ host, and why he’ll always love Billy Joel’s “Allentown” video.

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]]> 2956 no Jon Stewart: Part 2 Jon Stewart is back for part two of our conversation, recalling how a joke about Barbie changed the course of 'The Daily Show,' why he ultimately chose "satisfaction" over "attention," and what brought him back to TV last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Jon Stewart: Part 2 full 34 Pantheon Media Jon Stewart is back for part two of our conversation, recalling how a joke about Barbie changed the course of 'The Daily Show,' why he ultimately chose "satisfaction" over "attention," and what brought him back to TV last year. Jon Stewart is back for part two of our conversation, recalling how a joke about Barbie changed the course of 'The Daily Show,' why he ultimately chose "satisfaction" over "attention," and what brought him back to TV last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jon Stewart is back for part two of our conversation, recalling how a joke about Barbie changed the course of 'The Daily Show,' why he ultimately chose "satisfaction" over "attention," and what brought him back to TV last year.

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]]> 2800 no Jon Stewart: Part 1 In part one of our interview, cable legend Jon Stewart revisits his early days on some obscure and long forgotten MTV shows. He also brings us behind the scenes of his challenging early days at The Daily Show where he almost quit before he even started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Jon Stewart: Part 1 full 33 Pantheon Media In part one of our interview, cable legend Jon Stewart revisits his early days on some obscure and long forgotten MTV shows. He also brings us behind the scenes of his challenging early days at The Daily Show where he almost quit before he even started In part one of our interview, cable legend Jon Stewart revisits his early days on some obscure and long forgotten MTV shows. He also brings us behind the scenes of his challenging early days at The Daily Show where he almost quit before he even started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In part one of our interview, cable legend Jon Stewart revisits his early days on some obscure and long forgotten MTV shows. He also brings us behind the scenes of his challenging early days at The Daily Show where he almost quit before he even started

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]]> 3359 no Bonus Holiday Episode: Best Basic Cable Shows Ever! Jen and Doug reveal their all-time favorite basic cable shows, decade by decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000 Bonus Holiday Episode: Best Basic Cable Shows Ever! bonus Pantheon Media Jen and Doug reveal their all-time favorite basic cable shows, decade by decade. Jen and Doug reveal their all-time favorite basic cable shows, decade by decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jen and Doug reveal their all-time favorite basic cable shows, decade by decade.

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]]> 1491 no Bonus Holiday Episode: State of Cable TV in 2022 As 2022 comes to a close, Jen and Doug look back on the year in cable, cord-cutting, network shutdowns and what may be basic's last hit show. Plus, Jen reveals her top TV shows of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Bonus Holiday Episode: State of Cable TV in 2022 bonus Pantheon Media As 2022 comes to a close, Jen and Doug look back on the year in cable, cord-cutting, network shutdowns and what may be basic's last hit show. Plus, Jen reveals her top TV shows of the year! As 2022 comes to a close, Jen and Doug look back on the year in cable, cord-cutting, network shutdowns and what may be basic's last hit show. Plus, Jen reveals her top TV shows of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As 2022 comes to a close, Jen and Doug look back on the year in cable, cord-cutting, network shutdowns and what may be basic's last hit show. Plus, Jen reveals her top TV shows of the year!

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]]> 1514 no 'Daily Show' creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead And now, your "Moment of Zen." We take a deep dive into the birth of "fake news" and one of cable's most enduring franchises with Daily Show co creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead. We laughed, we cried, and then we hugged it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000 'Daily Show' creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead full 32 Pantheon Media And now, your "Moment of Zen." We take a deep dive into the birth of "fake news" and one of cable's most enduring franchises with Daily Show co creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead. We laughed, we cried, and then we hugged it out. And now, your "Moment of Zen." We take a deep dive into the birth of "fake news" and one of cable's most enduring franchises with Daily Show co creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead. We laughed, we cried, and then we hugged it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices And now, your "Moment of Zen." We take a deep dive into the birth of "fake news" and one of cable's most enduring franchises with Daily Show co creators Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead. We laughed, we cried, and then we hugged it out.

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]]> 2905 no 'Workaholics' star Adam DeVine Adam DeVine joins us to talk ‘Workaholics,’ his new ‘Pitch Perfect’ spinoff, and the charms of community college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000 'Workaholics' star Adam DeVine full 31 Pantheon Media Adam DeVine joins us to talk ‘Workaholics,’ his new ‘Pitch Perfect’ spinoff, and the charms of community college. Adam DeVine joins us to talk ‘Workaholics,’ his new ‘Pitch Perfect’ spinoff, and the charms of community college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Adam DeVine joins us to talk ‘Workaholics,’ his new ‘Pitch Perfect’ spinoff, and the charms of community college.

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]]> 3047 no Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis joins us to talk about growing up in a show biz family, the pressure of cooking for friends, and why she dreams about seven-layer chocolate cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis full 30 Pantheon Media Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis joins us to talk about growing up in a show biz family, the pressure of cooking for friends, and why she dreams about seven-layer chocolate cake. Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis joins us to talk about growing up in a show biz family, the pressure of cooking for friends, and why she dreams about seven-layer chocolate cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis joins us to talk about growing up in a show biz family, the pressure of cooking for friends, and why she dreams about seven-layer chocolate cake.

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]]> 2765 no Mike Rowe from 'Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe ('Dirty Jobs') reveals the importance of listening to your mother, what it takes to develop a good toolbox, and how he once snubbed Bryan Cranston on the red carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Mike Rowe from 'Dirty Jobs' full 29 Pantheon Media Mike Rowe ('Dirty Jobs') reveals the importance of listening to your mother, what it takes to develop a good toolbox, and how he once snubbed Bryan Cranston on the red carpet. Mike Rowe ('Dirty Jobs') reveals the importance of listening to your mother, what it takes to develop a good toolbox, and how he once snubbed Bryan Cranston on the red carpet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mike Rowe ('Dirty Jobs') reveals the importance of listening to your mother, what it takes to develop a good toolbox, and how he once snubbed Bryan Cranston on the red carpet.

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]]> 2653 no The voice of MTV's 'Daria,' Tracy Grandstaff Tracy Grandstaff may have the greatest basic cable story, ever: a writer/producer by day, she was also the voice of MTV's iconic 'Daria,' and was a cast member in the original pilot of 'The Real World.' She sits down with Jen and Doug to spill all the tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000 The voice of MTV's 'Daria,' Tracy Grandstaff full 28 Pantheon Media Tracy Grandstaff may have the greatest basic cable story, ever: a writer/producer by day, she was also the voice of MTV's iconic 'Daria,' and was a cast member in the original pilot of 'The Real World.' She sits down with Jen and Doug to spill all the tea. Tracy Grandstaff may have the greatest basic cable story, ever: a writer/producer by day, she was also the voice of MTV's iconic 'Daria,' and was a cast member in the original pilot of 'The Real World.' She sits down with Jen and Doug to spill all the tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tracy Grandstaff may have the greatest basic cable story, ever: a writer/producer by day, she was also the voice of MTV's iconic 'Daria,' and was a cast member in the original pilot of 'The Real World.' She sits down with Jen and Doug to spill all the tea.

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]]> 2375 no Chelsea Handler Chelsea Handler joins the pod to tell us how 'Chelsea Lately' found its way to success in late night against the basic cable boys club of Stewart, Colbert, and Conan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:39:00 -0000 Chelsea Handler full 27 Pantheon Media Chelsea Handler joins the pod to tell us how 'Chelsea Lately' found its way to success in late night against the basic cable boys club of Stewart, Colbert, and Conan. Chelsea Handler joins the pod to tell us how 'Chelsea Lately' found its way to success in late night against the basic cable boys club of Stewart, Colbert, and Conan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chelsea Handler joins the pod to tell us how 'Chelsea Lately' found its way to success in late night against the basic cable boys club of Stewart, Colbert, and Conan.

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]]> 2152 no Co-Creator of 'The Real World,' Jon Murray Real World' co-creator Jon Murray joins us to talk about the birth of reality TV, when seven strangers "stopped being polite, and started getting real." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000 Co-Creator of 'The Real World,' Jon Murray full 26 Pantheon Media Real World' co-creator Jon Murray joins us to talk about the birth of reality TV, when seven strangers "stopped being polite, and started getting real." Real World' co-creator Jon Murray joins us to talk about the birth of reality TV, when seven strangers "stopped being polite, and started getting real." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Real World' co-creator Jon Murray joins us to talk about the birth of reality TV, when seven strangers "stopped being polite, and started getting real."

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]]> 2689 no Greg Kinnear While sitting down with Jen and Doug, actor Greg Kinnear reveals that he actually sold basic cable TV door-to-door long before he became the star of E!’s ‘Talk Soup’ and an eventual Oscar nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:50:00 -0000 Greg Kinnear full 25 Pantheon Media While sitting down with Jen and Doug, actor Greg Kinnear reveals that he actually sold basic cable TV door-to-door long before he became the star of E!’s ‘Talk Soup’ and an eventual Oscar nominee. While sitting down with Jen and Doug, actor Greg Kinnear reveals that he actually sold basic cable TV door-to-door long before he became the star of E!’s ‘Talk Soup’ and an eventual Oscar nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices While sitting down with Jen and Doug, actor Greg Kinnear reveals that he actually sold basic cable TV door-to-door long before he became the star of E!’s ‘Talk Soup’ and an eventual Oscar nominee.

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]]> 2546 no Colin Quinn "The Comic's Comic," Colin Quinn joins us to talk about his early days at MTV's 'Remote Control,' why he thinks ‘The Brady Bunch’ is “hacky,” and learning to be less miserable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Colin Quinn full 24 Pantheon Media "The Comic's Comic," Colin Quinn joins us to talk about his early days at MTV's 'Remote Control,' why he thinks ‘The Brady Bunch’ is “hacky,” and learning to be less miserable. "The Comic's Comic," Colin Quinn joins us to talk about his early days at MTV's 'Remote Control,' why he thinks ‘The Brady Bunch’ is “hacky,” and learning to be less miserable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "The Comic's Comic," Colin Quinn joins us to talk about his early days at MTV's 'Remote Control,' why he thinks ‘The Brady Bunch’ is “hacky,” and learning to be less miserable.

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]]> 2259 no 'Always Sunny' star Kaitlin Olson 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Kaitlin Olson joins us to talk about cable's longest running show, why it's important to her that she makes the guys laugh, and the joy of playing a complete piece of garbage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000 'Always Sunny' star Kaitlin Olson full 23 Pantheon Media 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Kaitlin Olson joins us to talk about cable's longest running show, why it's important to her that she makes the guys laugh, and the joy of playing a complete piece of garbage. 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Kaitlin Olson joins us to talk about cable's longest running show, why it's important to her that she makes the guys laugh, and the joy of playing a complete piece of garbage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' star Kaitlin Olson joins us to talk about cable's longest running show, why it's important to her that she makes the guys laugh, and the joy of playing a complete piece of garbage.

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]]> 2720 no 'Double Dare' host Marc Summers Jen and Doug take the physical challenge with Marc Summers of 'Double Dare,' as he reveals the secrets of green slime, "Gak," his 'Tonight Show' feud with Burt Reynolds, and why he might be Elvis to Gen Xers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000 'Double Dare' host Marc Summers full 22 Pantheon Media Jen and Doug take the physical challenge with Marc Summers of 'Double Dare,' as he reveals the secrets of green slime, "Gak," his 'Tonight Show' feud with Burt Reynolds, and why he might be Elvis to Gen Xers. Jen and Doug take the physical challenge with Marc Summers of 'Double Dare,' as he reveals the secrets of green slime, "Gak," his 'Tonight Show' feud with Burt Reynolds, and why he might be Elvis to Gen Xers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jen and Doug take the physical challenge with Marc Summers of 'Double Dare,' as he reveals the secrets of green slime, "Gak," his 'Tonight Show' feud with Burt Reynolds, and why he might be Elvis to Gen Xers.

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]]> 2372 no 'The Walking Dead' Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd 'Walking Dead' executive producer Gale Anne Hurd takes us behind the scenes of the highest-rated show in basic cable history to tell us about "zombie school," "death dinners," and the future of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000 'The Walking Dead' Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd full 21 Pantheon Media 'Walking Dead' executive producer Gale Anne Hurd takes us behind the scenes of the highest-rated show in basic cable history to tell us about "zombie school," "death dinners," and the future of the franchise. 'Walking Dead' executive producer Gale Anne Hurd takes us behind the scenes of the highest-rated show in basic cable history to tell us about "zombie school," "death dinners," and the future of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Walking Dead' executive producer Gale Anne Hurd takes us behind the scenes of the highest-rated show in basic cable history to tell us about "zombie school," "death dinners," and the future of the franchise.

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]]> 2582 no Nick Kroll Nick Kroll joins us to discuss his days on FX's 'The League', Comedy Central's 'Kroll Show,' and the eternal question of how much tuna is too much tuna? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Nick Kroll full 20 Pantheon Media Nick Kroll joins us to discuss his days on FX's 'The League', Comedy Central's 'Kroll Show,' and the eternal question of how much tuna is too much tuna? Nick Kroll joins us to discuss his days on FX's 'The League', Comedy Central's 'Kroll Show,' and the eternal question of how much tuna is too much tuna? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Nick Kroll joins us to discuss his days on FX's 'The League', Comedy Central's 'Kroll Show,' and the eternal question of how much tuna is too much tuna?

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]]> 3028 no UFC President Dana White UFC President Dana White gets in the cage with Doug and Jen to talk about the rise of Mixed Martial Arts, and how cable launched it to the forefront of the sports industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000 UFC President Dana White full 19 Pantheon Media UFC President Dana White gets in the cage with Doug and Jen to talk about the rise of Mixed Martial Arts, and how cable launched it to the forefront of the sports industry. UFC President Dana White gets in the cage with Doug and Jen to talk about the rise of Mixed Martial Arts, and how cable launched it to the forefront of the sports industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices UFC President Dana White gets in the cage with Doug and Jen to talk about the rise of Mixed Martial Arts, and how cable launched it to the forefront of the sports industry.

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]]> 2558 no Broad City's Abbi Jacobson This week, Abbi Jacobson admits that she originally thought her future "Broad City" partner was Alia Shawkat, talks about the importance of finding "your people," and the challenge of rebooting 'A League Of Their Own' for Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Broad City's Abbi Jacobson full 18 Pantheon Media This week, Abbi Jacobson admits that she originally thought her future "Broad City" partner was Alia Shawkat, talks about the importance of finding "your people," and the challenge of rebooting 'A League Of Their Own' for Amazon. This week, Abbi Jacobson admits that she originally thought her future "Broad City" partner was Alia Shawkat, talks about the importance of finding "your people," and the challenge of rebooting 'A League Of Their Own' for Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week, Abbi Jacobson admits that she originally thought her future "Broad City" partner was Alia Shawkat, talks about the importance of finding "your people," and the challenge of rebooting 'A League Of Their Own' for Amazon.

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]]> 2555 no Ben Stiller Ben Stiller joins Jen and Doug to recount his early days at MTV, his failed VJ audition, the MTV-inspired Gen X cult classic 'Reality Bites,' and the birth of Zoolander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Ben Stiller full 17 Pantheon Media Ben Stiller joins Jen and Doug to recount his early days at MTV, his failed VJ audition, the MTV-inspired Gen X cult classic 'Reality Bites,' and the birth of Zoolander. Ben Stiller joins Jen and Doug to recount his early days at MTV, his failed VJ audition, the MTV-inspired Gen X cult classic 'Reality Bites,' and the birth of Zoolander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ben Stiller joins Jen and Doug to recount his early days at MTV, his failed VJ audition, the MTV-inspired Gen X cult classic 'Reality Bites,' and the birth of Zoolander.

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]]> 2016 no Season Two Preview Jen and Doug give a sneak peek of what you can expect in season two from some of Basic cable’s best including: Ben Stiller of 'The Ben Stiller Show’, 'Reality Bites’ & more, Abbi Jacobson of 'Broad City' & 'League of their Own’, Dana White - founder of the UFC, Nick Kroll of FX's "The League' and Comedy Central's "Kroll Show', Gale Anne Hurd - EP on ‘The Walking Dead', Marc Summers- host of Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare’, Kaitlin Olson of ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’, Colin Quinn from MTV's 'Remote Control’, & Comedy Central"s ‘Tough Crowd’, Greg Kinnear of 'Talk Soup’, Jon Murray - creator of 'The Real World’, Chelsea Handler of 'Chelsea Lately’, Tracy Grandstaff- the voice of MTV's ‘Daria', Mike Rowe - host of 'Dirty Jobs’, Giada De Laurentiis - Food Network host/star, comedian David Spade, and Madeleine Smithberg & Lizz Winstead- the co-creators of 'The Daily Show' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Season Two Preview bonus Pantheon Media Jen and Doug give a sneak peek of what you can expect in season two from some of Basic cable’s best including: Ben Stiller of 'The Ben Stiller Show’, 'Reality Bites’ & more, Abbi Jacobsen of 'Broad City' & 'League of their Own’, Dana White - founder of the UFC, Nick Kroll of FX's "The League' and Comedy Central's "Kroll Show', Gale Anne Hurd - EP on ‘The Walking Dead', Marc Summers- host of Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare’, Kaitlin Olson of ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’, Colin Quinn from MTV's 'Remote Control’, & Comedy Central"s ‘Tough Crowd’, Greg Kinnear of 'Talk Soup’, Jon Murray - creator of 'The Real World’, Chelsea Handler of 'Chelsea Lately’, Tracy Grandstaff- the voice of MTV's ‘Daria', Mike Rowe - host of 'Dirty Jobs’, Giada De Laurentiis - Food Network host/star, comedian David Spade, and Madeleine Smithberg & Lizz Winstead- the co-creators of 'The Daily Show' Jen and Doug give a sneak peek of what you can expect in season two from some of Basic cable’s best including: Ben Stiller of 'The Ben Stiller Show’, 'Reality Bites’ & more, Abbi Jacobson of 'Broad City' & 'League of their Own’, Dana White - founder of the UFC, Nick Kroll of FX's "The League' and Comedy Central's "Kroll Show', Gale Anne Hurd - EP on ‘The Walking Dead', Marc Summers- host of Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare’, Kaitlin Olson of ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’, Colin Quinn from MTV's 'Remote Control’, & Comedy Central"s ‘Tough Crowd’, Greg Kinnear of 'Talk Soup’, Jon Murray - creator of 'The Real World’, Chelsea Handler of 'Chelsea Lately’, Tracy Grandstaff- the voice of MTV's ‘Daria', Mike Rowe - host of 'Dirty Jobs’, Giada De Laurentiis - Food Network host/star, comedian David Spade, and Madeleine Smithberg & Lizz Winstead- the co-creators of 'The Daily Show' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jen and Doug give a sneak peek of what you can expect in season two from some of Basic cable’s best including: Ben Stiller of 'The Ben Stiller Show’, 'Reality Bites’ & more, Abbi Jacobson of 'Broad City' & 'League of their Own’, Dana White - founder of the UFC, Nick Kroll of FX's "The League' and Comedy Central's "Kroll Show', Gale Anne Hurd - EP on ‘The Walking Dead', Marc Summers- host of Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare’, Kaitlin Olson of ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’, Colin Quinn from MTV's 'Remote Control’, & Comedy Central"s ‘Tough Crowd’, Greg Kinnear of 'Talk Soup’, Jon Murray - creator of 'The Real World’, Chelsea Handler of 'Chelsea Lately’, Tracy Grandstaff- the voice of MTV's ‘Daria', Mike Rowe - host of 'Dirty Jobs’, Giada De Laurentiis - Food Network host/star, comedian David Spade, and Madeleine Smithberg & Lizz Winstead- the co-creators of 'The Daily Show'

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]]> 1084 no Best of Season One Jen and Doug recap some of the best moments from season one's guests including: Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Fab Five Freddy, Tim Gunn, Tom Lennon & Kerri Kenney, Cindy Crawford, Dan Patrick, Mike Judge, Kevin Powell, Bryan Cranston, Jemele Hill, Samantha Bee, Neal Brennan, The Kid Mero, Lisa Napoli, and Denis Leary. Look for Season two to release Sept 7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Best of Season One bonus Pantheon Media Jen and Doug recap some of the best moments from season one's guests including: Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Fab Five Freddy, Tim Gunn, Tom Lennon & Kerri Kenney, Cindy Crawford, Dan Patrick, Mike Judge, Kevin Powell, Bryan Cranston, Jemele Hill, Samantha Bee, Neal Brennan, The Kid Mero, Lisa Napoli, and Denis Leary.Look for Season two to release Sept 7 Jen and Doug recap some of the best moments from season one's guests including: Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Fab Five Freddy, Tim Gunn, Tom Lennon & Kerri Kenney, Cindy Crawford, Dan Patrick, Mike Judge, Kevin Powell, Bryan Cranston, Jemele Hill, Samantha Bee, Neal Brennan, The Kid Mero, Lisa Napoli, and Denis Leary. Look for Season two to release Sept 7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jen and Doug recap some of the best moments from season one's guests including: Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Fab Five Freddy, Tim Gunn, Tom Lennon & Kerri Kenney, Cindy Crawford, Dan Patrick, Mike Judge, Kevin Powell, Bryan Cranston, Jemele Hill, Samantha Bee, Neal Brennan, The Kid Mero, Lisa Napoli, and Denis Leary.

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]]> 1363 no Denis Leary Denis Leary joins the podcast to talk about his hit FX series 'Rescue Me,' his legendary MTV rants and why he hates R.E.M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Denis Leary full 16 Pantheon Media Denis Leary joins the podcast to talk about his hit FX series 'Rescue Me,' his legendary MTV rants and why he hates R.E.M. Denis Leary joins the podcast to talk about his hit FX series 'Rescue Me,' his legendary MTV rants and why he hates R.E.M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Denis Leary joins the podcast to talk about his hit FX series 'Rescue Me,' his legendary MTV rants and why he hates R.E.M.

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]]> 2610 no Lisa Napoli and the CNN Story Ted Turner is one of basic cable's true godfathers. Author Lisa Napoli takes us through his visionary and often controversial quest to create the world's first 24-hour news network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Lisa Napoli and the CNN Story full 15 Pantheon Media Ted Turner is one of basic cable's true godfathers. Author Lisa Napoli takes us through his visionary and often controversial quest to create the world's first 24-hour news network. Ted Turner is one of basic cable's true godfathers. Author Lisa Napoli takes us through his visionary and often controversial quest to create the world's first 24-hour news network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ted Turner is one of basic cable's true godfathers. Author Lisa Napoli takes us through his visionary and often controversial quest to create the world's first 24-hour news network.

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]]> 2924 no From 'Desus & Mero,' The Kid Mero The Kid Mero stops by to talk Desus & Mero, their journey from 'Bodega Boys' to cable late-night stars, and their recent decision to part ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000 From 'Desus & Mero,' The Kid Mero full 14 Pantheon Media The Kid Mero stops by to talk Desus & Mero, their journey from 'Bodega Boys' to cable late-night stars, and their recent decision to part ways. The Kid Mero stops by to talk Desus & Mero, their journey from 'Bodega Boys' to cable late-night stars, and their recent decision to part ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Kid Mero stops by to talk Desus & Mero, their journey from 'Bodega Boys' to cable late-night stars, and their recent decision to part ways.

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]]> 2307 no 'Chappelle Show' co-creator Neal Brennan 'Chappelle Show' co-creator and stand up comic Neal Brennan takes us behind the scenes at one of cable’s most legendary shows and the chaos that abruptly derailed it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000 'Chappelle Show' co-creator Neal Brennan full 13 Pantheon Media 'Chappelle Show' co-creator and stand up comic Neal Brennan takes us behind the scenes at one of cable’s most legendary shows and the chaos that abruptly derailed it. 'Chappelle Show' co-creator and stand up comic Neal Brennan takes us behind the scenes at one of cable’s most legendary shows and the chaos that abruptly derailed it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Chappelle Show' co-creator and stand up comic Neal Brennan takes us behind the scenes at one of cable’s most legendary shows and the chaos that abruptly derailed it.

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]]> 2937 no Samantha Bee Samantha Bee talks to Jen and Doug about her early days on 'The Daily Show,' breaking the glass ceiling of late night TV, and learning the U.S. national anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Samantha Bee full 12 Pantheon Media Samantha Bee talks to Jen and Doug about her early days on 'The Daily Show,' breaking the glass ceiling of late night TV, and learning the U.S. national anthem. Samantha Bee talks to Jen and Doug about her early days on 'The Daily Show,' breaking the glass ceiling of late night TV, and learning the U.S. national anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Samantha Bee talks to Jen and Doug about her early days on 'The Daily Show,' breaking the glass ceiling of late night TV, and learning the U.S. national anthem.

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]]> 2258 no Jemele Hill - Formerly of ESPN Former ESPN personality Jemele Hill talks with Jen and Doug about the intersection of sports, news, social media and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Jemele Hill - Formerly of ESPN full 11 Pantheon Media Former ESPN personality Jemele Hill talks with Jen and Doug about the intersection of sports, news, social media and politics. Former ESPN personality Jemele Hill talks with Jen and Doug about the intersection of sports, news, social media and politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former ESPN personality Jemele Hill talks with Jen and Doug about the intersection of sports, news, social media and politics.

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]]> 2355 no Bryan Cranston Emmy award winner Bryan Cranston joins Jen and Doug to talk anti-heroes, the birth of binging, and the 'Breaking Bad' scene he will never forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Bryan Cranston full 10 Pantheon Media Emmy award winner Bryan Cranston joins Jen and Doug to talk anti-heroes, the birth of binging, and the 'Breaking Bad' scene he will never forget. Emmy award winner Bryan Cranston joins Jen and Doug to talk anti-heroes, the birth of binging, and the 'Breaking Bad' scene he will never forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Emmy award winner Bryan Cranston joins Jen and Doug to talk anti-heroes, the birth of binging, and the 'Breaking Bad' scene he will never forget.

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]]> 2787 no Kevin Powell of 'Real World' Season One From the very first season of The Real World, Kevin Powell joins us to talk the birth of reality TV, peak Gen X, and the legacy of Tupac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Kevin Powell of 'Real World' Season One full 9 Pantheon Media From the very first season of The Real World, Kevin Powell joins us to talk the birth of reality TV, peak Gen X, and the legacy of Tupac. From the very first season of The Real World, Kevin Powell joins us to talk the birth of reality TV, peak Gen X, and the legacy of Tupac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From the very first season of The Real World, Kevin Powell joins us to talk the birth of reality TV, peak Gen X, and the legacy of Tupac.

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]]> 2955 no Mike Judge 'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator Mike Judge joins us to talk 'Frog Baseball,' earthquakes, and how he may have inadvertently popularized Crocs. His latest work, 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe' is streaming on June 29 on Paramount Plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Mike Judge full 8 Pantheon Media 'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator Mike Judge joins us to talk 'Frog Baseball,' earthquakes, and how he may have inadvertently popularized Crocs. His latest work, 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe' is streaming on June 29 on Paramount Plus. 'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator Mike Judge joins us to talk 'Frog Baseball,' earthquakes, and how he may have inadvertently popularized Crocs. His latest work, 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe' is streaming on June 29 on Paramount Plus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 'Beavis and Butt-Head' creator Mike Judge joins us to talk 'Frog Baseball,' earthquakes, and how he may have inadvertently popularized Crocs. His latest work, 'Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe' is streaming on June 29 on Paramount Plus.

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]]> 2371 no Dan Patrick of 'SportsCenter' ESPN SportsCenter legend Dan Patrick takes us back to the "must-watch" heyday of 'The Big Show' and his days alongside Keith Olbermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Dan Patrick of 'SportsCenter' full 7 Pantheon Media ESPN SportsCenter legend Dan Patrick takes us back to the "must-watch" heyday of 'The Big Show' and his days alongside Keith Olbermann. ESPN SportsCenter legend Dan Patrick takes us back to the "must-watch" heyday of 'The Big Show' and his days alongside Keith Olbermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ESPN SportsCenter legend Dan Patrick takes us back to the "must-watch" heyday of 'The Big Show' and his days alongside Keith Olbermann.

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]]> 3122 no Cindy Crawford Cindy Crawford looks back at MTV’s 'House of Style' and how it helped transform her from supermodel to icon, and also reminds Doug that he might owe her some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Cindy Crawford full 6 Pantheon Media Cindy Crawford looks back at MTV’s 'House of Style' and how it helped transform her from supermodel to icon, and also reminds Doug that he might owe her some money. Cindy Crawford looks back at MTV’s 'House of Style' and how it helped transform her from supermodel to icon, and also reminds Doug that he might owe her some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Cindy Crawford looks back at MTV’s 'House of Style' and how it helped transform her from supermodel to icon, and also reminds Doug that he might owe her some money.

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]]> 3161 no Reno 911's Kerri Kenney-Silver and Tom Lennon Basic cable babies and Gen X comedy icons Tom Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver join Jen and Doug to talk about their shared partnership that stretches from ‘The State’ to ‘Viva Variety’ to ‘Reno 911.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Reno 911's Kerri Kenney-Silver and Tom Lennon full 5 Pantheon Media Basic cable babies and Gen X comedy icons Tom Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver join Jen and Doug to talk about their shared partnership that stretches from ‘The State’ to ‘Viva Variety’ to ‘Reno 911.’ Basic cable babies and Gen X comedy icons Tom Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver join Jen and Doug to talk about their shared partnership that stretches from ‘The State’ to ‘Viva Variety’ to ‘Reno 911.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Basic cable babies and Gen X comedy icons Tom Lennon and Kerri Kenney-Silver join Jen and Doug to talk about their shared partnership that stretches from ‘The State’ to ‘Viva Variety’ to ‘Reno 911.’

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]]> 2919 no Tim Gunn Tim Gunn of 'Project Runway' shows Jen and Doug how to “Make It Work” and answers the question, “Do you own a pair of sweatpants?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Tim Gunn full 4 Pantheon Media Tim Gunn of 'Project Runway' shows Jen and Doug how to “Make It Work” and answers the question, “Do you own a pair of sweatpants?" Tim Gunn of 'Project Runway' shows Jen and Doug how to “Make It Work” and answers the question, “Do you own a pair of sweatpants?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tim Gunn of 'Project Runway' shows Jen and Doug how to “Make It Work” and answers the question, “Do you own a pair of sweatpants?"

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]]> 2641 no 'Yo! MTV Raps' host Fab Five Freddy Fab Five Freddy "drops some science" on Jen and Doug and tells us how MTV finally embraced hip-hop and changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 May 2022 07:10:00 -0000 'Yo! MTV Raps' host Fab Five Freddy full 3 Pantheon Media Fab Five Freddy "drops some science" on Jen and Doug and tells us how MTV finally embraced hip-hop and changed everything. Fab Five Freddy "drops some science" on Jen and Doug and tells us how MTV finally embraced hip-hop and changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fab Five Freddy "drops some science" on Jen and Doug and tells us how MTV finally embraced hip-hop and changed everything.

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]]> 2574 no Amy Schumer https://www.siriusxm.com Amy Schumer talks about her Comedy Central journey from unknown stand-up to comic superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 May 2022 07:05:00 -0000 Amy Schumer full 2 Pantheon Media Amy Schumer talks about her Comedy Central journey from unknown stand-up to comic superstar. Amy Schumer talks about her Comedy Central journey from unknown stand-up to comic superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amy Schumer talks about her Comedy Central journey from unknown stand-up to comic superstar.

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]]> 2431 no Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel discusses 'The Man Show' and why it may not work today, and explains why he turned down an offer to host 'The Daily Show.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 18 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Jimmy Kimmel full 1 Pantheon Media Jimmy Kimmel discusses 'The Man Show' and why it may not work today, and explains why he turned down an offer to host 'The Daily Show.' Jimmy Kimmel discusses 'The Man Show' and why it may not work today, and explains why he turned down an offer to host 'The Daily Show.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Jimmy Kimmel discusses 'The Man Show' and why it may not work today, and explains why he turned down an offer to host 'The Daily Show.'

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]]> 2421 no Basic!: The Trailer Welcome to Basic!  The official podcast of the unofficial history of cable television.  Hosted by Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and Jen Chaney (TV critic at New York Magazine/Vulture), new episodes release every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, the SiriusXM App, Pandora, Stitcher or wherever you like to listen.  Don’t forget to hit ‘Follow’ so you never miss an episode. A Pantheon Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000 Basic!: The Trailer trailer Pantheon Media Before binging, there was cable. Welcome to Basic!, the official podcast bringing you the unofficial history of cable TV. Welcome to Basic!  The official podcast of the unofficial history of cable television.  Hosted by Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and Jen Chaney (TV critic at New York Magazine/Vulture), new episodes release every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, the SiriusXM App, Pandora, Stitcher or wherever you like to listen.  Don’t forget to hit ‘Follow’ so you never miss an episode. A Pantheon Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to Basic! 

The official podcast of the unofficial history of cable television. 

Hosted by Doug Herzog (former network executive at MTV, Comedy Central, Fox) and Jen Chaney (TV critic at New York Magazine/Vulture), new episodes release every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, the SiriusXM App, Pandora, Stitcher or wherever you like to listen. 

Don’t forget to hit ‘Follow’ so you never miss an episode.

A Pantheon Podcast.

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