These Things Matter Podcast

Join hosts Kevin O'Brien and Taylor Gonda as they discuss things that matter, e.g. music, movies, books, and TV. We talk to guests and each other about pop culture and its never ending impact on our lives.

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2013-05-15

EP. 54 - THE MARX BROTHERS w/ ERIN ROLLMAN

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Erin Rollman is a true artist. For over 12 years, she and her fellow Buntportians (the proper term for those who work at Denver’s Buntport Theater) have been writing, producing, directing, stage managing, designing and starring in their own original theatrical productions. Their work ethic is incredible. Their artistic vision is boundless. And their comedy is hilarious.

Kevin and Taylor talk to Erin about another group of dynamic, powerhouse artists who just happen to also be 3 (or 4 or 5) of the most talented comedians of all time - The Marx Brothers. Join the Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Gummo love-fest!

For your enjoyment, here’s an interview Groucho did with Roger Ebert in 1972.
2013-05-07

EP. 53 - SEINFELD w/ CHRIS CHARPENTIER

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Chris Charpentier is a rising star in the stand-up world. He was recently called a “Super funny dude.” by Matt Braunger and a “Swell guy.” by TTMP’s Taylor Gonda. You can catch him every Wednesday at the Deer Pile with his Fine Gentleman’s Club pals at Too Much Fun! Join us as we talk all things Seinfeld! Marvel at how the show has infiltrated your daily life! Gasp at the hilarity! Gawk at the great debate - was the final show good or terrible!? Listen in and find out!
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EP. 53 - TGIF w/ BRETT HIKER

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Brett Hiker is part of the brick wall brotherhood. He is one of the comedians that makes up the Kinga’s Lounge Open Mic Voltron- every Sunday night at Kinga’s on Colfax. It’s a must-see for any fans of comedy… JUST LIKE ABC’s long running Friday night television block, TGIF! Boom!

Join us as we discuss Family Matters, Full House, Step By Step and the importance of Mark Curry a.k.a. Mr. Cooper.
2013-04-23

EP. 51 - WU-TANG CLAN w/ RU JOHNSON

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Ru Johnson is a force to be reckoned with. She is a former writer for Westword, a current writer for the Denver Post/Reverb, perhaps THE authority on Denver hip-hop, a fantastic storyteller, and the founder of Denver’s own all-women Wu-Tang Clan cover band, LADY WU-TANG.

Join us as we discuss the RZA’a vision of a collective, all-powerful rap group and its rise to victory. Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta Fuck Wit, yah heard?
2013-04-16

EP. 50 - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY/HIGH FIDELITY

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Ladies and gents, it’s our one year anniversary! Can you believe it!? We thought about possible themes for our anniversary show (our 50th!). We were gunna maybe dress up and celebrate, but you guys would have no idea we were lookin’ fancy. We threw around a few more ideas, but then settled on the movie that really started the whole show ball rolling - High Fidelity, released in 2000, starring John Cusack, based on the 1995 book by Nick Hornby, of course

High Fidelity! (Can you hear me? Can you hear me?) We love this movie. It has influenced our lives for many years, and it certain brought the two of us together. What is this show except a series of conversations that Rob, Barry and Dick might have hanging out at Championship Records? So join in on the fun and help us celebrate a whole year of pop culture, autobiographically!

And to you listening out there in the void - thank you for listening! Drop us a line if you feel like it in the comments below or using our Contact Us link to the side. While you’re here, be sure to look around at the new site and check out our previous episodes. They’ll be more stuff coming as we go along.

Also, as always, if you like the show be sure to leave us a review on iTunes - we’d really appreciate the support. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!
2013-04-09

EP. 49 - THE SIMPSONS w/ KEVIN WHITE

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“How could you?! Haven’t you learned anything from that guy who gives those sermons at church? Captain Whatshisname? We live in a society of laws! Why do you think I took you to all those Police Academy movies? For fun? Well, I didn’t hear anybody laughing, did you? Except at that guy who made sound effects. Makes sound effects and laughs. Where was I? Oh yeah! Stay out of my booze.”

Comedian Kevin White and Kevin O’Brien are pals from way back in the St. Louis days. Days of wine and roses and sittin’ around quoting The Simpsons for hours on end! Whiteman was in town and so we decided to re-record the legendary lost episode of TTM. Join us, and take a listen, won’t you? “Human contact: the final frontier.”

Here’s a the expansive Simpsons wikiquote to get you goin’!

PLUS! The Simpsons Wiki? Yes Please!

Kevy O’Bevy and Whiteman
2013-04-05

jonahray:

I’m a guest on Adam @CaytonHolland’s podcast “My Dining Room Table”

I recorded this while in Denver doing the INCREDIBLE show Adam, Ben Roy, and Andrew Orvadahl put together called THE GRAWLIX.

Adam is a great comic showing that you don’t have to move to LA or New York to be successful in comedy. He’s appeared on Conan and is a working comedian who (along with Ben and Andrew) have sold a show to AMAZON. It’s all really inspiring.

I know I’ve been on 5 podcasts this week, but just subscribe to this one and listen to them later. thanks…

Here’s a thing Taylor is producing, in case you sillies didn’t know. Sillies.

Source: jonahray
2013-04-02

EP. 48 - THE WIRE w/ BEN ROY

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Ben Roy is blowin’ up, yo! He tours all over the country performing stand-up, his debut album was one of Laughspin’s top 10 comedy albums of last year, he and fellow friends of the show Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl are The Grawlix - a three-headed beast of a monthly comedy show at The Bug Theater, a web series, and a pilot for Amazon Studios (Those Who Can’t)… and NOW, to top it ALL off, he is the guest on our show to talk about The Wire.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeettttttt!

Join us as we discuss dem corner boys, real po-lice, back in dah day… talkin’ bout Omar, Bodie, Poot, D, Wallace, Avon, String, McNulty, Bunk, Lester, Kima, Herc, Carver, Prez… and so many other iconic phrases and characters. Indeed.

We LOVE The Wire. After all, THIS AMERICA, MAN.

Here are some of our favorite Wire-related items…
A collection of amazing Wire character illustrations by Blake Hicks
“All In The Game” poster by Dennis Culver
and, of course, perhaps the greatest Wikiquote page of all time.
2013-03-26

EP. 47 - JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER w/ MAGGIE SEROTA

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The Low Times/TTMP lovefest continues with the fantastic Maggie Serota! Maggie chats with us about her love of the Manchester lads Ian, Peter, Bernard and Stephen, how depressing music can help when you’re feeling depressed, aka Being a Teenager, and how dance music doesn’t have to be stupid.

DO be sure to check out her podcast, Low Times, where she recently interviewed Peter Hook FROM JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER! Insanity.

Maggie and Hooky and Ed Hardy.
2013-03-19

EP. 46 - PATRICK SWAYZE w/ IAN DOUGLAS TERRY

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Guuuuuuuurrrrrrrllllll… We gunna Swayze up in dis piece.

To our guest, comedian Ian Douglas Terry, Swayze is not just a beloved actor, he’s a mentor, a guru, a teacher of life lessons… a man who can wear a goddamn pair of pants. Join us as chill out on that great beach of life, tossing the ball, catching the waves…worshiping at the alter of the Swayz… gone too soon, but never forgotten.

Check out Ian’s awesome comedy troupe, OK Party Comedy out of Omaha. They’ll be putting on the Crom Comedy Festival this May featuring our own Kevy O’Bevy plus lots and lots of friends of These Things Matter! If you ever wanted to visit Omaha, now’s your chance! Grab your ticket and head on out to the great state of Nebraska!

Ian Douglas Terry - The man, the myth, the lack of sleeves.