Troubled Waters

Alison Rosen, Danielle Perez, Joel Stein, and Drennon Davis join host Dave Holmes for the very first Troubled Waters holiday special!

This week, our teams argue over holiday party etiquette, tell us about their worst holiday experiences, and pretend to love their terrible Christmas presents.

Alison Rosen would like to plug the Childish and Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend live shows at SF Sketchfest and recommends Joel Stein's book, In Defense of Elitism: Why I'm Better Than You and You're Better Than Someone Who Didn't Buy This Book.

Joel Stein would like to plug his book and recommends the Beetlejuice musical on Broadway

Drennon Davis would like to plug The Long Legs series and Bandtastic and recommends American Utopia and Rory Scovel's upcoming documentary.

Danielle Perez would like to plug her upcoming tour dates and recommends Madison Shepard's album Goodnight Silverlake Lounge

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_191212.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:16pm PDT

Laci Mosley, Nick Kocher, Lisa Gilroy, and Joe Kwaczala join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are live shows for suckers or are they actually pretty cool?

Team Pro-Live Shows

Joe Kwaczala and Laci Mosley

Team Anti-Live Shows

Nick Kocher and Lisa Gilroy

 

This week, our teams argue about Coldplay's recent decision to quit touring, talk about the worst stories about life on the road, and come up with personalized merch to sell.

Laci Mosley wants to plug Scam Goddess and Florida Girls and recommends Astronomy Club on Netflix

Nick Kocher wants to plug Everything's Great at Dynasty Typewriter and BriTANick and recommends Big Time in Hollywood, FL

Joe Kwaczala wants plug his Comedy Central half hour and Who Cares About the Rock Hall and recommends the documentary Behind the Curve.

Lisa Gilroy wants to plug her upcoming appearances on Drunk History and Brooklyn 99 and her UCB teams Bitchin' and Hail Mary and recommends Jenny Slate's Netflix special 

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_191125.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:58pm PDT

Joey Greer, Shelby Fero, DC Pierson, and Christine Medrano join Dave Holmes to decide once and for all, what new side dish must be present at every American Thanksgiving

Team Poutine

Joey Greer and Christine Medrano

Team Acorn Mush

Shelby Fero and DC Pierson

This week, our teams argue about various Thanksgiving faux pas, make up Thanksgiving carols, and special guest Benjamin Partridge comes by for a special trivia segment!

Shelby Fero wants to plug I'm 25 Now and recommends Rebecca Kirby, @reweki

DC Pierson wants to plug his Winter Soldier comic and Crap Kingdom and recommends the album Skulls Example by Dear Nora

Christine Medrano wants to plug her short film I Think She Likes You and recommends Dua Lipa's new single Don't Start Now

Joey Greer wants to plug his sketch comedy album Good Night and recommends that viral video of the teacher that hugs her kids after class.

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and recommends Queen Pillow's 

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_191107.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:02pm PDT

Gabe Liedman, Jordan Kauwling, Katy Davis, and Daniel Zomparelli join host Dave Holmes to decide once and for all: Netflix or Disney+?

 

Team Disney+

Daniel Zomparelli and Gabe Liedman

Team Netflix

Jordan Kauwling and Katy Davis

 

This week, our teams argue about stealing from Disneyland, reboot Netflix tv shows, and tell us about some of the most embarrassing things they've stolen.

Gabe Liedman wants to plug I'm Afraid That and recommends Scandinavian Swimmers from Trader Joe's

Daniel Zomparelli also wants to plug I'm Afraid That and recommends Dina del Bucchia's Don't Tell Me What To Do

Katy Davis wants to plug Motherless Brooklyn and recommends Satanic Panic

Jordan Kauwling wants to plug the MaxFun family of podcasts and recommends upcoming podcast I, PODIVS

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_191017.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:04pm PDT

Elliott Kalan, Addie Weyrich, Mano Agapion, and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner join host Dave Holmes on our first annual Troubled Waters Halloween Spooktacular.

 

Team Michael Myers

Elliott Kalan and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

Team Lauri Strode

Addie Weyrich and Mano Agapion

 

This week, our teams argue about haunted houses, tell some truly terrifying tales, and learn about strange foreign candies.

 

Mano Agapion wants to plug We Love Trash, Drag Her, and his upcoming UCB shows, and recommends Jawline on Hulu

Elliott Kalan wants to plug The Flop House here on MaxFun and his children's book Horse Meets Dog and recommends Los Espookys and Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

Lucé Tomlin-Brenner wants to plug her short film Messed Up and her live show Cursed, and recommends Swiped to Death and All This Can Be Yours

Addie Weyrich wants to plug Socktober and Everything's Great at Dynasty Typewriter and recommends the Mind Fudge Series

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

 

Music from https://filmmusic.io
"Chase Pulse Faster" "Unseen Horrors" and "The House of Leaves" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Direct download: TW_191003.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30pm PDT

Holly Walker, Jesse Neil, Amanda Brooke-Perrin, and Maggie Maye join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, which is the best part of fall, changing leaves or pumpkin spice?

 

Team Leaves

Holly Walker and Amanda Brooke Perrin

Team Pumpkin

Maggie Maye and Jesse Neil

 

This week, our teams argue over overly competitive coffee drinkers, learn about the weirdest Saturday morning cartoons, and find out if Holly was the murderer all along.

Holly Walker wants to plug A Black Lady Sketch Show on HBO and recommends Amber Ruffin  and her upcoming late night show on Peacock

Jesse Neil wants to plug New Player Has Joined and recommends 8-Bit Jazz Heroes

Amanda Brooke-Perrin wants to plug her Twitter @brookeperrin and recommends Josh Gondelman's new book and Matt O'Brien.

Maggie Maye wants to plug her stand up showcase, Plan C, at The York and recommends Vanessa Gonzalez and Daniel Webb

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommends Hypersonic Missiles by Sam Fender

 

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190917.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:26pm PDT

Ify NwadiweMike HanfordFelicia Folkes and Kara Klenk join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all should you be having kids?

Team No Kids
Mike Hanford and Felicia Folkes

Team Kids
Kara Klenk and Ify Nwadiwe

This week, our contestants argue about miniature horses on planes, share some weird animal stories, and try to guess the length of certain iconic noises. Trust me it'll make sense when we get there.

Ify Nwadiwe wants to plug Who Shot Ya,Nerdificent and his Twitch channel Ifdeez and recommends supporting Nigerian comedians.

Mike Hanford wants to plug the upcoming tour for The Sloppy Boys and his standup show at UCB Franklin and recommends the Between Two Ferns Movie.

Felicia Folkes wants to plug her upcoming live shows and recommends the music of Jonathan Winters.

Kara Klenk wants to plug her album Undefeated and recommends I Think You Should Leave on Netflix.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190903.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:21pm PDT

Flula BorgBlair SocciSteph Tolev and Emily Duke join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, does middle school suck?

Team Tight
Flula Borg and Emily Duke

Team Loose
Blair Socci and Steph Tolev

This week, it's our back to school episode and our contestants share some truly insane school stories, tackle some punny questions, and argue over a childhood prank story sent in by a listener.

Flula Borg wants to plug his single "Self Care Sunday" and The Punies podcast.

Blair Socci wants to plug her upcoming live shows and the Blair and Greta show and recommends Robby Hoffman and Punkie Johnson.

Steph Tolev wants to plug her album I'm Not Well and Deb & Steph on Comedy Central and recommends Dave Ross' new album.

Emily Duke wants to plug Garbage People and recommends Chris Gethard Presents.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190901.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:42pm PDT

Atsuko OkatsukaBrodie ReedBenjamin Harrison and J Keith van Straaten join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, should you go for the aisle seat or window seat on an airplane?

Team Window Seat
J Keith van Straaten and Brodie Reed

Team Aisle Seat
Atsuko Okatsuka and Benjamin Harrison

This week our contestants argue over the Manhattan Beach emoji house, talk about annoying neighbords, take a trip through time, and make up bios for weird characters.

Atsuko Okatsuka wants to plug Let's Go, Atsuko! and recommends donating to 16,000 Dollars.

Brodie Reed wants to plug The Dark Weeb and The Male Gaze and recommends 16,000 Dollars and Ember and His Orchestra.

Benjamin Harrison wants to plug The Greatest Generation and Friendly Fire and recommends Carbface.

J Keith van Straaten wants to plug Go Fact Yourself and recommends Shoshana Bean.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190814.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:25pm PDT

Sara JuneLuke NullBri Pruett and Riley Silverman join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, who is the better Peanuts character, Lucy or Linus?

Team Linus
Riley Silverman and Bri Pruett

Team Lucy
Sara June and Luke Null

This week, our contestants argue over dead bodies in the HOV lane, share some embarrassing road trip stories, and pitch us sequels to beloved movies.

Sara June wants to plug Means TV and her Venmo @heysarajune and recommends Nate by Natalie Palamides.

Luke Null wants to plug his album Guitar Comic and recommends calling someone you love.

Bri Pruett wants to plug High Priestess Comedy and Faded Comedy and recommends The Buck Starts Here by Sean Jordan.

Riley Silverman wants to plug Rat Queens on Hyper RPG and the Rat Queens live show at GenConand recommends The Doubleclicks' kid-friendly set on YouTube.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190722.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:35am PDT

Jamie LoftusHumphrey KerMallory O'Meara and Josh Briggs join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: is Disneyland an acceptable thing to do as an adult?

Team Space Mountain
Jamie Loftus and Josh Briggs

Team Library
Mallory O'Meara and Humphrey Ker

This week, our contestants discuss ice cream truck rivalries, listen to some obscure movie theme song covers, and compete in Erotic Fan Fiction.

Jamie Loftus wants to plug her Edinburgh show, Boss Whom is Girl and The Bechdel Cast and recommends Will Poulter.

Humphrey Ker wants to plug Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet and recommends The Magic Order.

Mallory O'Meara wants to plug her book, The Lady from the Black Lagoon and recommends Doom Patrol.

Josh Briggs wants to plug Mummy and Deaddy and recommends Emily Alone by Florist.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommend Feeding Time.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190708.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:18pm PDT

Lauren LapkusSierra KatowChris Schleicher and Brendan Hay join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all should we keep the National High School Musical Theatre Awards or burn it to the ground?

Team Jimmys
Chris Schleicher and Sierra Katow

Team Spite
Lauren Lapkus and Brendan Hay

This week, our teams argue over fried chicken etiquette, go on a cross country trip, and listen to terrible vacation stories submitted by fans!

Lauren Lapkus wants to plug Raised by TVWith Special Guest Lauren Lapkus and Threedom and recommends Webseries the Movie.

Sierra Katow wants to plug Stay Podsitive and her upcoming live shows and recommends Dead to Me on Netflx.

Chris Schleicher wants to plug Four Wedding and a Funeral on Hulu and recommends John Cameron Mitchell's Anthem.

Brendan Hay wants to plug Harvey Street Kids on Netflix and recommends Haunted House by Sir Babygirl.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190624.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:47pm PDT

Will CamposLisa BestCaroline Bloom and Chris Sullivan join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all who is the best NSYNC member, Lance Bass or Joey Fatone

Team Joey Fatone
Caroline Bloom and Chris Sullivan

Team Lance Bass
Will Campos and Lisa Best

This week, our contestants argue over karaoke etiquette, improvise movie theme song lyrics, and decipher terrible movie accents.

Will Campos wants to plug Story Break on Maximum Fun and recommends Champions of the Earth podcast.

Lisa Best wants to plug her comedy album, Brain Bank and recommends Guess I'm A Ghost.

Caroline Bloom wants to plug her short film, Da Capo and recommends Jazz Nights at LACMA.

Chris Sullivan wants to plug Guess I'm A Ghost and recommends Echo Park's Farmer Market.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190610.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:24pm PDT

Andrew TiMary Sasson, and Susy Kane join host, Dave Holmesto settle once and for all, should we ruin Eurovision with an American version or should we keep it in Europe?

Team Ruin Eurovision
Mary Sasson and Andew Ti

Team Don't Ruin Eurovision
Susy Kane

This week, our contestants go on a tour across the globe, argue about spoilers, and celebrate Pride with a little bit of prejudice.

Andrew Ti wants to plug Yo Is This Racist? on Earwolf and recommends Plus One.

Mary Sasson wants to plug Bad Reception on Audible and recommends Teacher's Lounge on Earwolf.

Susy Kane wants to plug Lodge 49 on AMC and recommends The Vent Talk Show.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommend Papi Chulo.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190520.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:07pm PDT

Ellington WellsVenk PotulaAmanda Brooke Perrin and Sharon Houston join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are we pro- or anti-Taco Bell?

Team Pro-Taco Bell
Ellington Wells and Venk Potula

Team Anti-Taco Bell
Sharon Houston and Amanda Brooke Perrin

This week, our contestants debate over Scrabble's controversial new dictionary, give a listener car advice, and clean up filthy song lyrics.

Ellington Wells wants to plug her monthly comedy show, Blackberry Jam, at the Cha Cha Lounge and recommends PEN15 on Hulu.

Venk Potula wants to plug Masala Jones and recommends Blinded by the Light.

Amanda Brooke Perrin wants to plug Who Invited Me? and recommends Ramy on Hulu and Josh Gondelman.

Sharon Houston wants to plug her web series, Bob and Donna and recommends Persianality.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommend Fleabag.

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190506.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:03pm PDT

Heather Anne CampbellChad DanielsAmanda Troop and Andrew Michaan join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, which is better, cake or pie?

Team Cake
Heather Anne Campbell and Amanda Troop

Team Pie
Chad Daniels and Andrew Michaan

This week, our contestants share gross pie stories, celebrate May the Fourth, and talk about how cool/terrible sweat bees are.

Heather Anne Campbell wants to plug The Twilight Zone on CBS All Access and recommends Succession on HBO.

Chad Daniels wants to plug Dad Chaniels on Amazon Prime and recommends Tennessee Kid on Netflix.

Amanda Troop wants to plug Ripley Improv and recommends Box Peek.

Andrew Michaan wants to plug Podcast but Outside and recommends Succession on HBO.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190415.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:21am PDT

Blaine CapatchLauren Ashley BishopZach Reino and Matt Kirshen join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, is vegetarianism worth it?

Team Worth It
Zach Reino and Matt Kirshen

Team Not Worth It
Blaine Capatch and Lauren Ashley Bishop

This week, our contestants argue over vegetarianism, defend unpopular opinions from listeners, and try to make St Louis style bagels a thing. Plus, our old friend Florida Man makes an appearance in a special segment.

Blaine Capatch wants to plug The Cinco De Mayo Lucha VaVOOM shows and Rumours by Fleetwood Mac.

Lauren Ashley Bishop wants to plug her social media presence, she's @sbellelauren and recommends Ice Thickeners by Emily Heller.

Zach Reino wants to plug The Calendar Album and recommends The Doubleclicks' new album.

Matt Kirshen wants to plug Probably Science and recommends Dear Joan and Jericha .

Special thanks to Theo Love and be sure to check out The Legend of Cocaine Island, available now on Netflix!

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190401.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:16pm PDT

Adam FelberBrea GrantDavid Gborie and Siobhan Thompson join host, Dave Holmes to decide once and for all, is it spelled "Donuts" or "Doughnuts"?

Team D-O-N-U-T-S
Adam Felber and Brea Grant

Team D-O-U-G-H-N-U-T-S 
David Gborie and Siobhan Thompson

This week, our contestants argue over the correct spelling of everyone's favorite fried confection, pitch products based on various titles of MaxFun podcasts, and defend terrible Tinder dates.

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Adam Felber wants to plug Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone on MaxFun and Schrodinger's Balland recommends Billions on Showtime.

Brea Grant wants to plug Something Else premiering at Tribeca and Reading Glasses on MaxFunand recommends The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O'Meara.

David Gborie wants to plug his upcoming tour dates and recommends Tobe Nwigwe.

Siobhan Thompson wants to plug her social media presence @vornietom and recommends Hoopla and Libby.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Dave would like to plug his appearance on the upcoming Lou Pearlman documentary and recommends Illiterate Light

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Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190318.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:22pm PDT

Greg FitzsimmonsJake WeismanEmily Heller and Matt Ingebretson join host, Dave Holmes to decide once and for all, do you have to wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

Team Green 
Emily Heller and Greg Fitzsimmons

Team Not Green 
Jake Weisman and Matt Ingebretson

This week, our contestants argue over whether or not a mummy's head should be returned to its original body, decipher Irish accents on film, and take listener drunk story phone calls. Plus, Jackie van Beek and Madeleine Sami from the Netflix movie The Breaker Upperers come by to talk to us about New Zealander slang.

Greg Fitzsimmons wants to plug his upcoming tour dates and the Childish podcast and recommends Sklarbro Country West Cork and Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Jake Weisman wants to plug Corporate on Comedy Central and recommends The Dress Up Gang and Dominic on The Real World.

Emily Heller wants to plug her new special Ice Thickeners on Comedy Central and recommends Derry Girls and Bog Bodies.

Matt Ingebretson wants to plug Corporate on Comedy Central and recommends Pen15 and the guy from Project Runway's food store, Wild.

Special thanks to Jackie and Madeleine and be sure to catch The Breaker Upperers on Netflix!

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod. You can also find us on Facebook .

Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the show.

Don't want to pay those pesky international calling fees? Email us a voice memo!
troubledwaterspod@gmail.com

Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA, produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190304.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:43pm PDT

Eric Lampaert, Drew Droege, Moujan Zolfaghari, and Stephanie Escajeda join Dave Holmes to decide once and for all what was the best film of 2018: The Favourite or Eighth Grade!

 

Team The Favourite
Eric Lampaert and Stephanie Escajeda

Team Eighth Grade
Moujan Zolfaghari and Drew Droege

 

This week, our teams try to guess what celebrities our listeners have met, tell us about their run-ins with Los Angeles parking enforcement, and argue over what town should have the world's tallest moose statue.

Eric Lampaert wants to plug his album, Alien of Extraordinary AbilityComedians Cinema Club and his upcoming film roles and recommends No Such Thing As A Fish.

Drew Droege wants to plug Born to Win at the Celebration Theatre and his appearance on Drunk History.

Moujan Zolfaghari wants to plug Mission to Zyxx, now on Maximum Fun and Human Kind Of and recommends Schitt's Creek.

Stephanie Escajeda wants to plug her appearance on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and recommends So You're Going Bald!.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod. You can also find us on Facebook.

Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the show.

Don't want to pay those pesky international calling fees? Email us a voice memo!
troubledwaterspod@gmail.com

Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA, produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TroubledWaters_190211_B.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:29pm PDT

The stakes could not be higher on our inaugural episode of Troubled Waters!

Two teams will face off for the right to be right about: The best way to drink coffee. It’s Team Black versus Team Creamy.

Team Black:
Billy Wayne Davis and Zabeth Russell

Team Creamy:
Hal Lublin and Lisa Linke

This week, our teams give a listener advice on friendships and pizza dough, tell embarrassing stories from college, and Dave's mom makes a special appearance for a game we're calling "What Celebrity is Dave's Mom Talking About?"

Hal Lublin wants to plug We Got ThisTights and Fights and Good Morning Night Vale.

Lisa Linke wants to plug Go Help Yourself.

Billy Wayne Davis wants to plug his upcoming appearance on Squidbillies.

Zabeth Russell wants to plug her upcoming appearances on You're The Worst and Fresh Off The Boat.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod. You can also find us on Facebook .

Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the show.

Don't want to pay those pesky international calling fees? Email us a voice memo!
troubledwaterspod@gmail.com

Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ produced by, Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: TW_190128.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:31pm PDT

Dave Holmes is flying solo this week and going over his favorite segments from IW's run. This is the FINAL episode of International Waters, but fear not! We will return in a few weeks with a new logo, a new title and a new format.

For now though, enjoy these moments with guests like Jameela Jamil, Nick Rutherford, Chris Fairbanks, Jessica Fostekew, Michelle Biloon, Jordan Morris, Alexis Dubus, and more!

Audience participation will be a major component of the new show, so please join our Facebook group and follow us on Twitter, we are @IWPod. And call us on our brand new hotline! Our number is 323-300- 4984.

We have loved making International Waters and we can't wait to show you what we have in store!

 

Music used:

Long Stroll Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Direct download: IW_190128.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:38pm PDT

Riley SilvermanValerie TosiSarah Morgan and Thom Tuck join host, Dave Holmes for embarrassing bodily function anecdotes, erotic fast food fan fiction, maritime movie puns, and a very special announcement about the future of International Waters.

Riley Silverman wants to plug The Game of Rassilon podcast and recommends science fiction and fantasy.

Valerie Tosi wants to plug her upcoming tour dates and recommends Gillian Anderson.

Sarah Morgan wants to plug The Fear podcast and recommends laughing with friends.

Thom Tuck wants to plug Thom Tuck sings the Mountain Goats and recommends Rik Mayall.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommend Broadcast News.

You can let us know what you think of International Waters and suggest guests through our Facebook group or on Twitter.

Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and GuiltFreePostin London, produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: IW_190111.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:46pm PDT

Jon GabrusNate CraigCaroline Mabey and Thomas Parry join host, Dave Holmes for toasty puns, questionable new year's resolutions, and embarrassing animal stories.

Jon Gabrus wants to plug High and Mighty on HeadGum and recommends Killing Eve.

Nate Craig wants to plug Maniac on Netflix and his album Preferred Customer and recommends supporting live comedy.

Caroline Mabey wants to plug her upcoming tour dates and recommends the Hoovering podcast.

Thomas Parry wants to plug Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life and recommends The Horizon Just Laughed by Damien Jurado.

And finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes and would like to recommend Dogs on Netflix and Eighth Grade.

You can let us know what you think of International Waters and suggest guests through our Facebook group or on Twitter.

Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and GuiltFreePostin London, produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

Direct download: IW_181120.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:13pm PDT

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