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- Parks and Recreation, S4E11 'The Comeback Kid' (2012) with writer/producer Mike ScullyJun 4, 2026 · 30 minBrian and Patrick watch Parks and Recreation S4E11 'The Comeback Kid' (2012) audio commentary with writer/producer Mike Scully.
Mike Scully is a television writer and producer. He is known for his work as executive producer and showrunner of the animated sitcom The Simpsons from 1997 to 2001. In 1986, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a stand-up comic and wrote for Yakov Smirnoff.
Scully went on to write for several television sitcoms before 1993, when he was hired to write for The Simpsons. There, he wrote 12 episodes, including "Lisa on Ice" and "Team Homer", and served as showrunner from seasons 9 to 12. Scully won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the series. Scully still works on the show and also co-wrote and co-produced 2007's The Simpsons Movie.
More recently, Scully co-created The Pitts, The Boy Who Lost His Schoolbag, and Complete Savages, as well as working on Everybody Loves Raymond and Parks and Recreation. He co-developed the short-lived animated television version of Napoleon Dynamite, and co-created Duncanville with his wife, Julie Thacker, and comedian Amy Poehler.
- Muppet Treasure Island (1996) with co-writer Kirk ThatcherMay 28, 2026 · 1 hr 50 minBrian and Patrick watch Muppet Treasure Island (1996) with co-writer Kirk Thatcher.
Kirk R. Thatcher is an Emmy award winning writer/producer, an award winning television, commercial and viral video director, as well as a creature maker and character designer for both films and television. Kirk began at nineteen working at Industrial Light and Magic, designing, creating and puppeteering creatures for blockbusters such as, Return of the Jedi, Star Trek II, Star Trek III, E.T., Poltergeist, and Gremlins. He was also an associate producer on Star Trek IV, in which he had a memorable cameo as the Punk on the Bus, rocking out to the Punk anthem he both wrote and sang, called, “I HateYou!”
Kirk has co-written several Muppet films including Muppet Treasure Island and directed four television movies: “The Muppets Wizard of Oz”, which premiered at Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca Film Festival, “It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie,” “The Muppets Letters to Santa” as well as the Lifetime Network Thanksgiving movie, “Jim Henson’s Turkey Hollow” starring Mary Steenburgen. He was Supervising Producer on the Emmy Award winning ABC series, Muppets Tonight, and co-producer on the ABC series Dinosaurs, on which he designed most of the characters, working closely with one of his mentors, the Muppet’s creator Jim Henson. As well as his long form work, Kirk has directed over thirty Muppet commercials and web shorts including, Muppet’s Bohemian Rhapsody, which has been viewed over 72 Million times.
More recently, Kirk created, wrote, and Executive Produced a series for Netflix entitled, “The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell” He also directed episodes of the Muppets new series, “Muppets Now” on Disney +, which debuted in 2020. He also co-wrote and co-directed the hit Muppet Live Shows that played at the Hollywood bowl and in London’s O2 stadium as well as the "Muppets Haunted Mansion" special on Disney+.
- DuckTales, S3E11 "The Forbidden Fountain of the Foreverglades!" (2020) with storyboard artist Kristen GishMay 21, 2026 · 42 minPatrick watches DuckTales, S3E11 "The Forbidden Fountain of the Foreverglades!" (2020) with storyboard artist Kristen Gish. Kristen is a storyboard artist and writer working in the animation industry. She has over eight years of experience in animation and has worked on both children and adult animated shows.
- Malcolm in the Middle, S7E12 "College Recruiters" (2004) with co-executive producer / writer Jay KogenMay 14, 2026 · 32 minPatrick watches Malcolm in the Middle, S7E12 "College Recruiters" (2004) with co-executive producer / writer Jay Kogen
- Everybody Loves Raymond, S6E13 "Tissues" (2002) with writer/co-producer Mike RoyceApr 30, 2026 · 32 minPatrick watches Everybody Loves Raymond, S6E13 "Tissues" (2002) with writer/co-producer Mike Royce.
From 1988 to 1999, Royce was a stand-up comedian in New York City and worked as a warm-up comedian for such shows as The Maury Povich Show, Viva Variety, and Spin City. In 1997, he got his first job as a writer on MTV's Apartment 2F. In 1999, Royce joined the writing staff of Everybody Loves Raymond, where he eventually worked his way up to the position of executive producer for the last two seasons. In 2005, he became the executive producer and show runner of a new sitcom, HBO's Lucky Louie, and from there, he went on to co-write Men of a Certain Age with Ray Romano. He was the executive producer and co-showrunner of One Day at a Time, which had three seasons on Netflix and was picked up by PopTV. Along with the other Everybody Loves Raymond writers and producers, Royce won the Emmy for Best Comedy twice, in 2003 and 2005.
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- Jurassic Park 3 (2001) with Special Effects Artist / Pteranodon Performer Mark VinielloApr 23, 2026 · 1 hr 52 minPatrick and Brian watch Jurassic Park 3 (2001) with Special Effects Artist / Pteranodon Performer Mark Viniello.
Over the last several years, Mark has been honored to hold the position of Makeup Effects Coordinator/Supervisor at leading FX studio Spectral Motion, bringing with him nearly 30 years of industry experience. Previous to his time at Spectral, Viniello shared his talents with many of the top shops in Hollywood, including Stan Winston Studio, Amalgamated Dynamics Inc., Steve Johnson’s Edge FX, Weta Workshop, Harlow FX, Patrick Tatopoulos Designs, MastersFX, and more. His resume veritably bursts with film and television credits, including Stranger Things, True Blood, Starship Troopers, Alien: Resurrection, The Lord of the Rings, Where the Wild Things Are, and Jurassic Park III, just to name a few.
- Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) with Chief Articulation Engineer / Production Assistant Stuart ZiffApr 16, 2026 · 2 hr 28 minPatrick watches Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) with Chief Articulation Engineer / Production Assistant Stuart Ziff and Neil McNally, who is producing a documentary about Stuarts life.
Stuart worked on Ghostbusters, Dragonslayer, and, of course, all three original Star Wars films - A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Known as “The Professor” or “Mr. Fix It,” Stuart had his hand in developing and fixing some of the most challenging technical problems on the biggest film sets in movie history and even won a technical achievement Oscar for his work on Dragonslayer.
- The X-Files, S11E7 "Rm9sbG93ZXJz" (2018) with writers Shannon Hamblin and Kristen Cloke-MorganApr 9, 2026 · 55 minPatrick watches The X-Files, S11E7 "Rm9sbG93ZXJz" (2018) with writers Shannon Hamblin and Kristen Cloke-Morgan.
Shannon Hamblin is a writer and writers' assistant on the 11th season of The X-Files.
Kristen Cloke-Morgan's first feature film role was the female lead in Megaville (1990), opposite Billy Zane. She is best known from her role as Shane Vansen in the television series Space: Above and Beyond (1995) and most recently the Academy Award nominated "Lady Bird". In addition to acting, she is a writer best known for "The X-Files" episode "Rm9sbG93ZXJz", as well as several episodes of BBC's "Intruders".
- Angel, S5E14 "Smile Time" (2004) with writer/director/supervising producer Ben EdlundApr 2, 2026 · 51 minPatrick and Brian watch Angel S5E14 "Smile Time" (2004) with writer/director/supervising producer Ben Edlund.
Ben Edlund is an American comic book artist and TV screenwriter, originally from Pembroke, Massachusetts. He is the creator of the independent comic book series 'The Tick', a satirical take on the superhero genre. The character first appeared as the mascot of the Boston-area comic store chain New England Comics, while Edlund was still at high school. The chain launched the black-and-white comic book series in 1988, and it was accompanied by a couple of spin-offs in the years that followed. Edlund wrote and drew most of these comics while also studying film at the Massachusetts College of Art. FOX broadcast an animated series of 'The Tick' from 1994, written and co-produced by Edlund. A live-action series followed in 2001, as well as a merchandise and toy line. By then, Edlund was mainly active as a screenwriter for film and television. He has worked with Lisa and Eric Hammer on the indie film productions 'Crawley' and 'The Venture Bros.', and was a writer on TV series like 'Firefly', 'Angel', 'Supernatural', 'Revolution' and 'Gotham'.
- 30 Rock S3E9 'Retreat to Move Forward' (2009) with writer Tami SagherMar 26, 2026 · 26 minPatrick watches 30 Rock Season 3, Episode 9 'Retreat to Move Forward' (2009) with writer Tami Sagher.
Tami Sagher is an acclaimed American television writer, producer, and actress known for her work on acclaimed comedies like 30 Rock, Inside Amy Schumer, Orange Is the New Black, and How I Met Your Mother. A veteran of Chicago and NYC improv (Second City, UCB), she is a three-time WGA Award winner.
- LOST, S1E9 "Solitary" (2004) with writer/co-executive producer David Fury and actress Andrea Gabriel ("Nadia")Mar 19, 2026 · 1 hrBrian and Patrick watch LOST S1E9 "Solitary" (2004) with writer/co-executive producer David Fury and actress Andrea Gabriel ("Nadia").
David is known for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Lost, 24, Fringe, Tyrant and The Tick. He was a co-executive producer and writer for the first season of Lost. He was nominated for a Best Writing Emmy for his episode "Walkabout." He and the writing staff won the Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award for Best Dramatic Series at the February 2006 ceremony for their work on the first season.
Andrea Gabriel is perhaps best known for guest starring on all six seasons in the television sensation LOST, where she played Nadia, the long lost love of Sayid Jarrah. She recently co-starred in the the final chapter of the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn Part 2 as Kebi, a vampire and member of the Egyptian coven. Other television credits include Criminal Minds, Law & Order, Just Legal, House, M.D., The Whole Truth, Franklin and Bash, and JAG, a recurring guest-starring role on the final season of Gossip Girl, and most recently she recurred as Juliette in the third season of 2 Broke Girls.
- Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years (1993) with sound effects/foley artist since 1969, Dick MaitlandMar 12, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minPatrick watches Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years (1993) with sound effects/foley artist since 1969, Dick Maitland. The sound isnt perfect on this one, sorry! The room we were in was very echo-y!
Dick Maitland is a sound effects/foley artist who has worked continuously on Sesame Street and its various spin-off specials since 1969. Maitland has won twenty-five Emmy Awards for his work. His sound effects were also heard on the vast majority of Sesame Street albums. Maitland is also the squeaky voice of Oscar's pet Slimey, operated by Martin P. Robinson. Working with others, he also provided the sound design for the Muppet specials The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. To date, along with the rest of the show's sound crew, Maitland has received 25 Daytime Emmy Awards for either best sound mixing or sound editing (and in 2012 and 2015 for both categories) and multiple nominations. In the late 1970s, Maitland worked with Tedd Rapp to develop the Tram TR-50 microphone for wireless Broadway use and on-set with its famous "vampire clip," which is still being used worldwide. Sesame wardrobe woman Grisha Mynova also developed a sweatproof pouch for the TR-50 Transmitter. Maitland has also supplied sound effects for such series as The Electric Company, 3-2-1 Contact, Maya and Miguel, the Nick Jr. show Wonder Pets, and 3rd & Bird. Maitland is also a live "sweetener" (enhancing crowd sounds and reactions) whose credits include Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Grammy Awards, A Capitol Fourth, Christmas in Washington and Fashion Rocks. He provided surround sound effects for the One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Planetarium grand opening in Beijing, China. For records, Maitland worked on comedian/impressionist David Frye's Richard Nixon albums I Am the President and Radio Free Nixon. Maitland started his career at ABC on such shows as Dark Shadows, All My Children and Wide World of Sports.
- The Simpsons, S32E7 - "Three Dreams Denied" (2020) with writer / writer's assistant Danielle WeisbergMar 5, 2026 · 40 minBrian and Patrick watch The Simpsons S32E7 "Three Dreams Denied" (2020) with writer / writer's assistant Danielle Weisberg.
Danielle is a WGA award-nominated writer and performer from Los Angeles. She began her television career at just 8 years old as a dancing ear of corn on Gilmore Girls and trained in classical concert dance for 17 years, culminating in her BA in Dance from UC Irvine. When she was about to graduate, she hurt her back and while she had to sit down more, started taking writing more seriously. After graduation Danielle decided to pursue comedy. She accepted an internship at CONAN and hasn't looked back. Danielle writes comedies light and dark, musical comedy, and adult animation. She most recently worked on Krapopolis (FOX) where she wrote two episodes, and was previously on The Simpsons (FOX) where her episode earned her a 2021 WGA Award nomination in Animation. Danielle has been published on McSweeney's, featured on CONAN, and whohaha, and has had tweets featured on Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and various listicles and brand socials. She has also worked with talent to prepare them for hosting gigs and late night appearances.
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) with co-writer Scott MurphyFeb 26, 2026 · 1 hr 51 minPatrick watches Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) movie with co-writer Scott Murphy.
Scott Murphy has written extensively for a variety of different mediums: film, half-hour TV, hour-long TV, children’s programming, animation, and even comic books. After working on several low-budget, independent films in Texas, he was accepted into the Graduate Screenwriting Program at USC where he received his MFA in Screenwriting. Upon graduation, he was awarded a year-long Disney/ABC Writing Fellowship where he developed scripts with Disney executives and learned the ropes of the studio-development process. From there, he went on to work on the writing staffs of TV shows The Nightmare Room, Angel, My Own Worst Enemy, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He’s also written pilots for NBC, producer Joel Silver, and Warner Bros. Television. In addition to his television work, Murphy has done extensive writing in the feature-film world, selling and developing scripts for Miramax, producer Gale Anne Hurd, and others.
- Late Night with David Letterman "2nd Anniversary Special" (1984) with head writer Steve O'DonnellFeb 19, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minPatrick and Brian watch Late Night with David Letterman 2nd Anniversary Special (1984) audio commentary with head writer Steve O'Donnell.
Steve O’Donnell was Head Writer both for David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel. He has also written for Chris Rock, Bonnie Hunt, Al Franken, Hannibal Buress, and Norm Macdonald. Other work includes The Simpsons, Seinfeld, and Space Ghost. His print work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Esquire and the New York Times. O’Donnell’s cartoons have appeared only in the Atlas Van Lines in-house newsletter where he briefly worked as a moving man.
- 'The Penguin, S1E8 'Great or Little Thing' (2024) with editor Henk Van EeghenFeb 12, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minPatrick watches 'The Penguin' S1E08 (2024) with editor Henk Van Eeghen.
Henk Van Eeghen is an Emmy Award-winning editor on shows such as Fargo, Lost , Fringe , Terra Nova, Once Upon a Time, Rectify, The Leftovers, Resurrection, 12 Monkeys, Outcast , Berlin Station, Patriot, Watchmen.
- Evil Dead II (1987) with special effects makeup artist Howard BergerFeb 5, 2026 · 1 hr 34 minBrian and Patrick watch Evil Dead II (1987) audio commentary with special effects makeup artist Howard Berger.
Howard Berger is an Oscar-winning special make-up effects creator who is best known for his work on The Chronicles of Narnia films. He has over 200 films to his credit since 1977. Berger is the co-founder of KNB EFX Group along with Robert Kurtzman and Greg Nicotero. The company specializes in prosthetic makeup, better known as special make-up effects, and has worked on over 400 film and television projects. Berger also often works with Sam Raimi, whom he has been working with since 1986. Most recently they worked together on Oz the Great and Powerful. He also has won an Emmy for the makeup in the TV show The Walking Dead.
- The World According to Sesame Street (2006) with subject Nadine Zylstra (former Vice President of Sesame Street Production and Programming)Jan 29, 2026 · 1 hr 50 minBrian and Patrick watch The World According to Sesame Street (2006) with documentary subject Nadine Zylstra, the former Vice President of Sesame Street Production and Programming.
Nadine Zylstra leads global programming for Pinterest. Previously, she was the Global Head of Programming for YouTube Originals. Prior to working at YouTube, Zylstra served as Vice President of Sesame Street Production and Programming and Supervising Producer for Sesame Street. She has been recognized with numerous awards including a Peabody Award, Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing and Producing in a Children’s Television Series, and several South African Avanti Awards among others.
- Shrinking, S2E09 'Full Grown Dude Face' (2024) with director Anu ValiaJan 22, 2026 · 47 minPatrick and Brian watch Shrinking S2E09 'Full Grown Dude Face' (2024) with director Anu Valia.
Anu has directed episodes of shows including Never Have I Ever, Mixed-ish, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, Love Life, A.P. Bio, And Just Like That..., The Big Door Prize, The Afterparty, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Shrinking. She debuted her feature film, We Strangers, at SXSW 2024. Additionally, Valia served as a story producer for the television adaptation of My Brother, My Brother and Me.
- Parks and Recreation, S2E18 'The Possum' (2010) with writer/producer Mike ScullyJan 15, 2026 · 36 minBrian and Patrick watch Parks and Recreation S2E18 'The Possum' (2010) audio commentary with writer/producer Mike Scully.
Mike Scully is a television writer and producer. He is known for his work as executive producer and showrunner of the animated sitcom The Simpsons from 1997 to 2001. In 1986, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a stand-up comic and wrote for Yakov Smirnoff.
Scully went on to write for several television sitcoms before 1993, when he was hired to write for The Simpsons. There, he wrote 12 episodes, including "Lisa on Ice" and "Team Homer", and served as showrunner from seasons 9 to 12. Scully won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the series. Scully still works on the show and also co-wrote and co-produced 2007's The Simpsons Movie.
More recently, Scully co-created The Pitts, The Boy Who Lost His Schoolbag, and Complete Savages, as well as working on Everybody Loves Raymond and Parks and Recreation. He co-developed the short-lived animated television version of Napoleon Dynamite, and co-created Duncanville with his wife, Julie Thacker, and comedian Amy Poehler.
- The Late Late Show with James Corden - 'Crosswalk the Musical: Frozen' (2019) with ensemble member Tony RodriguezJan 8, 2026 · 23 minBrian and Patrick watch The Late Late Show with James Corden's 'Crosswalk the Musical: Frozen' (2019) with ensemble member Tony Rodriguez.
Tony Rodríguez is a longtime performer of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatres in New York and Los Angeles and has written for and performed in CBS' Sketch Diversity Showcase. His screen credits include : Late Late Night with James Corden; Crazy Ex Girlfriend; Adam Ruins Everything; Conan; Playing House; Emmy-winning webseries 'Eastsiders' and Netflix's 'Gentefied.' He is a consulting producer on a documentary about drag queens in Cuba, 'Transformistas,' and won 'Outstanding Male Actor in a Webisode' at HBO Latino's Official Latino Film Festival 2020.
- The Simpsons S32E17 'Uncut Femmes' (2021) with actor Tony Rodriguez ("Julio")Jan 1, 2026 · 45 minBrian and Patrick watch The Simpsons S32E17 'Uncut Femmes' (2021) audio commentary with actor Tony Rodriguez ("Julio").
Tony Rodríguez is a longtime performer of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatres in New York and Los Angeles and has written for and performed in CBS' Sketch Diversity Showcase. His screen credits include : Late Late Night with James Corden; Crazy Ex Girlfriend; Adam Ruins Everything; Conan; Playing House; Emmy-winning webseries 'Eastsiders' and Netflix's 'Gentefied.' He is a consulting producer on a documentary about drag queens in Cuba, 'Transformistas,' and won 'Outstanding Male Actor in a Webisode' at HBO Latino's Official Latino Film Festival 2020.
- 30 Rock, S2E9 'Ludachristmas' (2007) with writer Tami SagherDec 25, 2025 · 29 minPatrick watches 30 Rock Season 2, Episode 9 'Ludachristmas' (2009) with writer Tami Sagher.
Tami Sagher is an acclaimed American television writer, producer, and actress known for her work on acclaimed comedies like 30 Rock, Inside Amy Schumer, Orange Is the New Black, and How I Met Your Mother. A veteran of Chicago and NYC improv (Second City, UCB), she is a three-time WGA Award winner.
- Sports Night, S1E1 'Pilot' (1998) with casting director Bonnie ZaneDec 18, 2025 · 30 minBrian and Patrick watch Sports Night S1E1 'Pilot' (1998) with casting director Bonnie Zane.
Bonnie Zane is the Casting Director of 74 TV shows over the last 25 years. After starting as a Casting Associate on the Larry Sanders show, her first Full Casting Director Credit was 90’s hit series Mad About You. She followed that up with popular programs including News Radio, Sports Night and The Drew Carey Show and 134 episodes of the wildly popular Suits. A two-time Primetime Emmy Award Nominee, 9 time CSA Artios Award nominee and two-time winner. She’s One half of Zane/Pilsbury Casting.
- The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence (1975) with puppet designer and builder / costume designer Bonnie EricksonDec 11, 2025 · 36 minPatrick watches The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence (1975) with puppet designer/builder and costume designer Bonnie Erickson.
Bonnie Erickson was part of the original design team for The Muppet Show. She first joined Jim Henson's team as a costume designer for The Frog Prince, became head of the workshop and continued to work with the Muppets team for many years. Erickson is credited as the designer and/or builder of Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Statler and Waldorf, the Newsman, Janice, Zoot, and the caricatures of Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Jerry Nelson for the Country Trio. Erickson then moved to become Creative Director of the Product Division of Children's Television Workshop, a position which she held for 13 years. Erickson now owns her own design and marketing company, Harrison/Erickson, Inc., where she creates characters for television and theater, as well as mascot programs for major league sports teams. Her best known mascots are the Phillie Phanatic and Youppi. Her advertising work includes the development of the first Happy Meal puppets for McDonald's as well as a line of plush animals for Applause.
- The X-Files S1E1 "Pilot" (1993) with director Robert MandelDec 4, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minBrian and Patrick watch The X-Files S1E1 "Pilot" with director Robert Mandel.
Robert Mandel is a film and television director and producer from Oakland, California. He is best known for directing School Ties, which includes early film roles in the careers of Brendan Fraser, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Cole Hauser and Chris O'Donnell. Mandel went on to become a successful film director, as well as a television series director, having directed Lost, Nash Bridges and The Practice. Notably, he directed the pilot episode for The X-Files and the sixth episode of Prison Break. Mandel was initially hired to direct Carrie 2: Say You're Sorry but quickly left the production over "creative differences." Katt Shea took over as director for the film, which was eventually released as The Rage: Carrie 2. In addition to his work in film and television, Mandel served as the dean of AFI Conservatory for nine years, from 2005 to 2014.
- LOST, S3E20 "The Man Behind the Curtain" (2007) with director Bobby Roth and guest star Sterling Beaumon ("Young Ben")Nov 28, 2025 · 51 minPatrick watches LOST S3E20 "The Man Behind the Curtain" with director Bobby Roth and guest star Sterling Beaumon ("Young Ben").
Bobby Roth is an accomplished American director, producer, and screenwriter known for bridging independent film and prime-time television. With a career spanning over four decades, he has directed over 100 TV episodes (including Prison Break, Lost, and Grey's Anatomy) and feature films like Heartbreakers (1984) and Independence Day (1976).
Sterling Beaumon is an American actor known for his roles as young Benjamin Linus on ABC's Lost, Max Doyle in Mostly Ghostly, and Lincoln Knopf on The Killing. Starting his career at age 7, he has extensive credits in television (Law & Order: SVU, Criminal Minds, Red Widow) and film (Arthur Newman), as well as voice-over work for Astro Boy.
- The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience (2019) audio commentary with co-director Mike DivaNov 20, 2025 · 38 minPatrick watches The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience (2019) with co-director Mike Diva.
Mike Diva is an American film director, visual effects artist, musician, and YouTuber. After establishing his YouTube channel in 2006, he created multiple internet videos that went viral on the platform, one of which being Japanese Donald Trump Commercialトランプ2016, a Japanese styled politically satirical video disguised as a campaign commercial for Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, which gained international attention. He was also in a band called Vyncent Flaw or originally Jasper Dorex Cyborg Esquire.
Diva has directed YouTube videos for Epic Rap Battles of History, music videos for 3OH!3, Kill the Noise, The M Machine, Mindless Self Indulgence, Savant, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, and Run the Jewels, segments of Saturday Night Live, commercials and other promotional materials for Xbox, Mixer, Halo Top Creamery, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He also directed the Netflix special The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience.
- A.P. Bio, S3E8 'Katie Holmes Day' (2020) with creator Mike O'Brien (ft. director Anu Valia and actor Oz Rodriguez ("Waldo"))Nov 13, 2025 · 40 minBrian and Patrick watch AP Bio Season 3, Episode 8 'Katie Holmes Day' (2020) with creator Mike O'Brien, featuring memories from director Anu Valia and actor Oz Rodriguez ("Waldo").
Mike is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his tenure as a writer on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2009 to 2015, and as a featured player for one season. He is also the creator of the 2018 NBC comedy series A.P. Bio.
Anu has directed episodes of shows including Never Have I Ever, Mixed-ish, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, Love Life, A.P. Bio, And Just Like That..., The Big Door Prize, The Afterparty, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Shrinking. She debuted her feature film, We Strangers, at SXSW 2024. Additionally, Valia served as a story producer for the television adaptation of My Brother, My Brother and Me.
Oz Rodriguez is an Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and producer renowned for his work on Saturday Night Live (2012–2020), where he directed Digital Shorts and headed the Film Unit. A graduate of the Los Angeles Film School, he also directed the Netflix film Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020) and created the documentary series Creating Saturday Night Live.
- Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019) with performer Ryan Dillon ("Elmo")Nov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 3 minPatrick watches Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2019) with performer Ryan Dillon ("Elmo").
Ryan Dillon is the Sesame Street Muppet performer of everyone’s favorite furry red monster, Elmo. Inspired by Jim Henson since childhood, Dillon built his own original puppet characters and trained himself in the Muppet style of performance.
He joined Sesame Street during his senior year of high school, making him a resident for the past 18 years. His two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning work can be seen globally with appearances on shows including virtually every major talk show as well as BBC’s The Furchester Hotel, The Not Too Late Show with Elmo, toys, live shows, and much more. In addition to Elmo, Dillon keeps busy at Sesame performing the loveable oddball, Felix the Chicken, as well as Don Music, Lefty the Salesman, and countless cows, monsters, talking foods, and more. His work can be seen in national commercials and other work for Spiffy Pictures, The Jim Henson Company and Disney’s Muppets. Dillon also serves as a director for material for Sesame Street. When he’s not working on Sesame, Dillon is a puppet designer, builder, consultant, and performer, co-running his production company, DillonGale Studios, whose work can be found on Instagram and YouTube.
- Vampires Vs. The Bronx (2020) with director Oz RodriguezOct 30, 2025 · 1 hr 38 minPatrick and Brian watch Vampires Vs. The Bronx (2020) audio commentary with director Oz Rodriguez.
Oz Rodriguez is an Emmy Award-winning director, writer, and producer renowned for his work on Saturday Night Live (2012–2020), where he directed Digital Shorts and headed the Film Unit. A graduate of the Los Angeles Film School, he also directed the Netflix film Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020) and created the documentary series Creating Saturday Night Live.
- Fringe, S1E03 'The Ghost Network' (2008) with actor Zak Orth ("Roy McComb")Oct 25, 2025 · 1 hrPatrick watches Fringe Season 1 Episode 3, 'The Ghost Network' (2008), with actor Zak Orth ("Roy McComb").
Zak Orth is an American actor known for his roles in Romeo + Juliet (1996), Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, Melinda and Melinda, In and Out, Music and Lyrics, and NYC 22. He also starred in the NBC television drama Revolution as Aaron, and appeared as a man haunted by psychic visions in an episode of the Fox series Fringe.
- Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, S1E13 'All Of Us' (2022) with puppeteer Dan Garza ("Junior Gorg")Oct 16, 2025 · 53 minBrian and Patrick watch Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock S1E13 'All Of Us' (2022) with puppeteer Dan Garza ("Junior Gorg" / "Philo" / "Ink Spot").
Puppeteer, Dan Garza, has contributed his puppetry and character voices to diverse projects with skill, laughter and kindness. His credits include Showtime’s Kidding alongside Jim Carrey, The Happytime Murders film directed by Brian Henson, Jim Henson’s Splash and Bubbles on PBS Kids where he puppeteered and voiced 12 characters. Dan has worked for The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation and The Jim Henson company over the years and has been a consultant for Walt Disney Feature Animation among others.
- Parks and Recreation, S2E8 'Ron and Tammy' (2009) with writer/producer Mike ScullyOct 9, 2025 · 26 minPatrick and Brian watch Parks and Recreation S2E8 'Ron and Tammy' (2009) with writer/producer Mike Scully.
Mike Scully is a television writer and producer. He is known for his work as executive producer and showrunner of the animated sitcom The Simpsons from 1997 to 2001. In 1986, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked as a stand-up comic and wrote for Yakov Smirnoff.
Scully went on to write for several television sitcoms before 1993, when he was hired to write for The Simpsons. There, he wrote 12 episodes, including "Lisa on Ice" and "Team Homer", and served as showrunner from seasons 9 to 12. Scully won three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the series. Scully still works on the show and also co-wrote and co-produced 2007's The Simpsons Movie.
More recently, Scully co-created The Pitts, The Boy Who Lost His Schoolbag, and Complete Savages, as well as working on Everybody Loves Raymond and Parks and Recreation. He co-developed the short-lived animated television version of Napoleon Dynamite, and co-created Duncanville with his wife, Julie Thacker, and comedian Amy Poehler.
- Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985) with director Ken KwapisOct 2, 2025 · 1 hr 35 minBrian and Patrick watch Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985) with director Ken Kwapis.
Ken Kwapis is an award-winning director of motion pictures and television. He has directed eleven feature films, among them A Walk In The Woods, based on Bill Bryson's acclaimed comedic memoir; He's Just Not That Into You, inspired by the New York Times bestselling advice book; and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, adapted from the beloved young adult novel. Other films include the rescue adventure Big Miracle, and the romantic comedies License to Wed and He Said, She Said (co-directed with Marisa Silver). His feature debut was Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird, starring Jim Henson's Muppets.
For television, Kwapis helped launch nine series, including the groundbreaking HBO comedy The Larry Sanders Show, Fox's Emmy Award-winning The Bernie Mac Show, and NBC's The Office. Kwapis directed the pilot of The Office and its series finale, along with many memorable episodes -"Casino Night," Booze Cruise," "Diversity Day," to name a few. He earned an Emmy nomination for directing the episode "Gay Witch Hunt."
Kwapis also earned an Emmy nomination for his work as a producer-director of Fox's Malcolm In The Middle. Other series Kwapis helped launch include NBC's Outsourced, Showtime's Happyish, and Netflix's #blackAF. He directed numerous episodes of shows such as Freaks and Geeks, One Mississippi, and Santa Clarita Diet.
Kwapis studied filmmaking at Northwestern University and the University of Southern California. He won the Student Academy Award in Dramatic Achievement for his USC thesis film "For Heaven's Sake," an adaptation of Mozart's one-act comic opera Der Schauspieldirektor ("The Impresario").
- She-Hulk S1E6 'Just Jen' (2022) with director Anu ValiaSep 25, 2025 · 41 minPatrick and Brian watch She-Hulk S1E6 'Just Jen' (2022) with director Anu Valia.
Anu has directed episodes of shows including Never Have I Ever, Mixed-ish, Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, Love Life, A.P. Bio, And Just Like That..., The Big Door Prize, The Afterparty, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and Shrinking. She debuted her feature film, We Strangers, at SXSW 2024. Additionally, Valia served as a story producer for the television adaptation of My Brother, My Brother and Me.
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) with actor Daniella Pineda ("Zia Rodriguez")Sep 18, 2025 · 2 hr 21 minPatrick and Brian watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) with actor Daniella Pineda ("Zia Rodriguez").
Daniella Pineda has had major roles in several films and TV series, including The Originals, Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop, and two films in the Jurassic Park franchise. She began her career through online comedy and fashion videos, with her first movie role in 2011. She later appeared in the backdoor pilot of The Originals and several episodes of the show's first season. Her first role in a movie produced by a major studio was in 2018, with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
- Daredevil S1E8 'Shadows in the Glass' (2015) with director Stephen SurjikAug 7, 2025 · 58 minBrian and Patrick watch Daredevil S1E8 'Shadows in the Glass' (2015) with director Stephen Surjik.
Stephen Surjik is a director known for his work on the film Wayne's World 2, the Marvel Television series Daredevil and The Punisher, the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy and The Witcher. He was nominated three times for Gemini Awards for best direction, for Little Criminals, Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery and Intelligence, and received four Emmy Award nominations for Weapons of Mass Distraction.
- A.P. BIO, S2E3 "Wednesday Morning, 8 AM" (2019) with creator & writer Mike O'BrienJul 31, 2025 · 27 minBrian and Patrick watch A.P. BIO, S2E3 (2019) with creator & writer Mike O'Brien.
Mike is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his tenure as a writer on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2009 to 2015, and as a featured player for one season. He is also the creator of the 2018 NBC comedy series A.P. Bio.
- Abbott Elementary, S4E17 "Karaoke" (2025) with executive producers and showrunners Patrick Schumacker and Justin HalpernJul 24, 2025 · 34 minBrian and Patrick watch Abbott Elementary Season 4, Episode 17 "Karaoke" (2025) with executive producers and showrunners Patrick Schumacker and Justin Halpern.
Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker are a television writing and producing duo known for creating the HBO Max animated series Harley Quinn and acting as executive producers on ABC’s Abbott Elementary. They have a long-standing partnership, having also produced Powerless and $#! My Dad Says*.
- The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019) with writer Brian Lynch and co-star Henry Lynch ("Liam")Jul 17, 2025 · 1 hr 33 minPatrick watches "The Secret Life of Pets 2" (2019) with writer Brian Lynch and co-star Henry Lynch ("Liam"
- Kids In The Hall S2E1 (1990) with director Stephen SurjikJul 3, 2025 · 32 minBrian and Patrick watch 'Kids In The Hall' Season 2, Episode 1 (1990) with director Stephen Surjik.
Stephen Surjik is a director known for his work on the film Wayne's World 2, the Marvel Television series Daredevil and The Punisher, the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy and The Witcher. He was nominated three times for Gemini Awards for best direction, for Little Criminals, Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery and Intelligence, and received four Emmy Award nominations for Weapons of Mass Distraction.
- Batman (1989) with star Robert Wuhl ("Alexander Knox")Jun 27, 2025 · 2 hr 20 minBrian and Patrick watch Batman (1989) with star Robert Wuhl ("Alexander Knox").
Robert Wuhl is best known as the creator and star of the television comedy series Arliss (1996–2002) and for his portrayal of newspaper reporter Alexander Knox in Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Larry in Bull Durham (1988).
- LOST, S5E8 "LaFleur" (2009) with actor Patrick Fischler ("Phil")Jun 19, 2025 · 1 hr 3 minBrian and Patrick watch LOST, S5E8 (2009) with actor Patrick Fischler who played "Phil."
Patrick Fischler is an actor known for his roles as Jimmy Barrett on the drama series Mad Men, Dharma Initiative worker Phil on the drama series Lost, and Detective Kenny No-Gun on the police drama Southland. He also played the recurring roles of Stu on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jake Steiner on Grey's Anatomy, Ken on Veep, Gabriel on Californication, A. Elliott Stemple on Suits, Dr. Davis Bannercheck on Silicon Valley, Wade Shelton on Shameless, Isaac Heller on Once Upon a Time, Duncan Todd on Twin Peaks, Dan Rifkin on Defending Jacob, and Lon O'Neil on Barry. He has more than sixty film and television credits, including the films Mulholland Drive (2001), Ghost World (2001), Old School (2003), The Black Dahlia (2006), Dinner for Schmucks (2010), Hail, Caesar! (2016), and American Fiction (2023).
- Mascots (2016) with actor / co-writer / executive producer Jim PiddockMay 22, 2025 · 1 hr 44 minPatrick watches Mascots (2016) with actor / co-writer / executive producer Jim Piddock.
Jim Piddock is an English actor, writer, producer, and author whose career spans over four decades. After training at Drama Studio London and graduating from King’s College, London, he began on stage in the UK before relocating to the United States in his early twenties. He made his U.S. theatrical debut in the one-man show The Boy’s Own Story in San Francisco, winning critical praise, and soon moved to Broadway, appearing in productions including Present Laughter, Noises Off, The Knack, and Design for Living.
Transitioning into television and film, Piddock has collected a wide-ranging résumé. He has appeared in ensemble comedies by Christopher Guest, such as Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. Piddock has also worked on numerous major studio films such as Lethal Weapon 2, Independence Day, The Prestige, Austin Powers in Goldmember, and The Five-Year Engagement. On television, his credits include guest roles on Friends, ER, Lost, Modern Family, Mom, Castle, Law & Order: LA, among many others.
In addition to acting, Piddock is a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to video games (notably Major Zero in Metal Gear Solid 3) and animated series. He made his first major writing breakthrough in the 1990s, selling a spec screenplay, and went on to write and produce films such as The Tooth Fairy and A Different Loyalty. He also co-created the HBO/BBC series Family Tree with Christopher Guest. In 2022, he published his memoir, Caught With My Pants Down and Other Tales from a Life in Hollywood.
- NewsRadio, S1E1 "Pilot" (1995) with casting director Bonnie ZaneMay 15, 2025 · 29 minBrian and Patrick watch the NEWSRADIO pilot (1995) with casting director Bonnie Zane.
Bonnie Zane is the Casting Director of 74 TV shows over the last 25 years. After starting as a Casting Associate on the Larry Sanders show, her first Full Casting Director Credit was 90’s hit series Mad About You. She followed that up with popular programs including News Radio, Sports Night and The Drew Carey Show and 134 episodes of the wildly popular Suits. A two-time Primetime Emmy Award Nominee, 9 time CSA Artios Award nominee and two-time winner. She’s One half of Zane/Pilsbury Casting.
- Mr. Roosevelt (2017) with writer / director / star Noël WellsMay 8, 2025 · 1 hr 41 minPatrick watches MR. ROOSEVELT (2017) with writer / director / star Noël Wells.
Noël Wells is known for her television roles as Rachel Silva in the Netflix comedy-drama Master of None (2015–2017), as the voice of Kelsey Pokoly in the Cartoon Network animated television series Craig of the Creek (2018–2025), as the voice of Ensign D'Vana Tendi in the Paramount+ animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024), and her tenure as a featured player on Saturday Night Live during its 39th season. She also wrote, directed, and starred in the film Mr. Roosevelt (2017). She has also ventured into music; her debut album It's So Nice! was released in 2019.
- Harley Quinn, S1E1 "'Til Death Do Us Part" (2019) with co-creators / writers Justin Halpern & Patrick SchumackerMay 1, 2025 · 34 minBrian and Patrick watch HARLEY QUINN S1E1 (2019) with co-creators / writers Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker.
Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker are a television writing and producing duo known for creating the HBO Max animated series Harley Quinn and acting as executive producers on ABC’s Abbott Elementary. They have a long-standing partnership, having also produced Powerless and $#! My Dad Says*.
- Twin Peaks: The Return - Episode 8 (2017) with actors Robert Broski (The Woodsman) and Joy Nash (Seniorita Dido)Apr 24, 2025 · 1 hr 8 minPatrick and Brian watch TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN, Episode 8 (2017) with actors Robert Broski (The Woodsman) and Joy Nash (Seniorita Dido).
Robert Broski is an actor and professional Abraham Lincoln presenter who appeared as a woodsman in New Mexico in the 2017 series of Twin Peaks. Broski worked in construction and became a background actor in retirement after finding a newspaper advertisement for a background talent agency.
Joy Nash is an American actress and writer best known for her starring role as Plum Kettle in the AMC series Dietland (2018) and for her role in Twin Peaks: The Return (2017). Born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Redlands, California, she graduated from USC with degrees in Theatre and Sociolinguistics.
- Hop (2011) with co-writer Brian LynchApr 17, 2025 · 1 hr 42 minBrian and Patrick watch HOP (2011) with ......co-writer Brian Lynch?!
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