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Hey, That's Me! - A Commentary Podcast
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- Gremlins: The Wild Batch S2E4 "Never Use Double Negatives" (2024) with writer/executive producer Brendan HayOct 22, 2026 · 48 minPatrick watches Gremlins: The Wild Batch S2E4 "Never Use Double Negatives" (2024) with writer/executive producer Brendan Hay
- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens teaser trailer 2 (2015) with composer Chris WestlakeOct 15, 2026 · 42 minBrian and Patrick watch Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens teaser trailer 2 (2015) with composer Chris Westlake.
Chris Westlake is an American composer of electronic and orchestral music. His early life was fed by a love of all things strummed. This tendency was encouraged by his Cuban mother and American father, who is a guitarist in his own right having opened for The Beach Boys and Dick Dale & the Deltones.
He spent his teenage years studying classical and flamenco guitar with Celino Romero and Sharon Isbin, head of the guitar department at Juilliard. Brimming with satirical rebellion, he formed a faux glam-rock band playing synths and lead keytar. Taking the stage name “Angelo Pentatonic”, his classical teachers were none the wiser.
Soon after completing his studies at USC’s Thornton School of Music, Chris composed his first feature length film score for “The Beat”, a drama that went on to premiere at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. Fusing elements of traditional orchestration and hip-hop, this score brought Westlake to the attention of music supervisor Bonnie Greenberg. Ms. Greenberg hired Chris to write and produce additional music for a multitude of projects, including Nancy Meyers’ “Something’s Gotta Give” and the hit ABC series “Desperate Housewives”.
Pursuing a passion for animation, Chris was selected by producer Chris Meledandri to score several short films featuring the Minions from the mega-hit “Despicable Me”.
Most recently Westlake was tapped by Chris Evans to score his directorial debut, “Before We Go”. Westlake was also hired by Oscar-winning composer Steven Price (Fury, Gravity) to write additional music for Alfonso Cuaron’s “Believe”.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks, S4E5 (2023) with writer Jamie LoftusOct 11, 2026 · 40 minBrian and Patrick watch Star Trek: Lower Decks, S4E5 (2022) with writer Jamie Loftus.
Jamie is a writer, stand up alternative comedian, podcaster and actress based in Los Angeles. She is known for her solo work, such as her one-woman shows I Lost My Virginity on August 15, 2010 and Boss, Whom is Girl. She has also written comedic articles, and written and starred in video content, for media sites such as Adult Swim, Comedy Central, Paste, and Super Deluxe. She was nominated for an Emmy for her work on Robot Chicken in 2020.
Along with fellow comedian Caitlin Durante, she has co-hosted The Bechdel Cast, a weekly podcast about the representation of women in film since 2016. She has also produced and hosted limited run podcasts for iHeartRadio: My Year in Mensa, Lolita Podcast, Aack Cast, and Ghost Church.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks, S3E9 (2022) with writer/writer's assistant Ben WallerOct 10, 2026 · 38 minBrian and Patrick watch Star Trek: Lower Decks, S3E9 (2022) with writer/writer's assistant Ben Waller.
Ben is a Writer, Executive Producer, and Creative Problem Stomper based in Los Angeles, CA.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks, S3E8 (2022) with writer/producer/actor Ben RodgersOct 9, 2026 · 48 minPatrick watches Star Trek: Lower Decks, S3E1 (2022) with writer/producer/actor Ben Rodgers.
Ben is an actor, comedian, and writer who served as Story Editor on the first season and as Executive Story Editor on the second season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, and also wrote four episodes. He also voices Lieutenant Commander Steve Stevens in the series.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks, S3E1 (2022) with executive producer/writer Chris KulaOct 8, 2026 · 34 minPatrick watches Star Trek: Lower Decks, S3E1 (2022) with executive producer /writer Chris Kula.
Chris Kula is a voice actor and longtime improviser at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, where his deep voice has been the go-to for announcers, narrators and “In a world…” types. As a comedy writer he has worked on such shows as MADtv, Community and Wrecked, and in animation he has worked as a writer and voice director on Close Enough (HBO Max) and Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+).
- Star Trek: Lower Decks, S1E9 (2020) with composer Chris WestlakeOct 7, 2026 · 35 minBrian and Patrick watch Star Trek: Lower Decks, S1E9 (2020) with composer Chris Westlake.
Chris Westlake is an American composer of electronic and orchestral music. His early life was fed by a love of all things strummed. This tendency was encouraged by his Cuban mother and American father, who is a guitarist in his own right having opened for The Beach Boys and Dick Dale & the Deltones.
He spent his teenage years studying classical and flamenco guitar with Celino Romero and Sharon Isbin, head of the guitar department at Juilliard. Brimming with satirical rebellion, he formed a faux glam-rock band playing synths and lead keytar. Taking the stage name “Angelo Pentatonic”, his classical teachers were none the wiser.
Soon after completing his studies at USC’s Thornton School of Music, Chris composed his first feature length film score for “The Beat”, a drama that went on to premiere at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. Fusing elements of traditional orchestration and hip-hop, this score brought Westlake to the attention of music supervisor Bonnie Greenberg. Ms. Greenberg hired Chris to write and produce additional music for a multitude of projects, including Nancy Meyers’ “Something’s Gotta Give” and the hit ABC series “Desperate Housewives”.
Pursuing a passion for animation, Chris was selected by producer Chris Meledandri to score several short films featuring the Minions from the mega-hit “Despicable Me”.
Most recently Westlake was tapped by Chris Evans to score his directorial debut, “Before We Go”. Westlake was also hired by Oscar-winning composer Steven Price (Fury, Gravity) to write additional music for Alfonso Cuaron’s “Believe”.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks, S1E7 (2020) with star Noël WellsOct 6, 2026 · 1 hrBrian and Patrick watch Star Trek: Lower Decks, S1E4 (2020) with star Noël Wells.
Noël is an actress, comedian, singer, and writer. She is known for her television roles as Rachel Silva in 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 between 2013 and 2014. She 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.
- Star Trek: Lower Decks, S1E1 (2020) with creator / writer Mike Mike McMahanOct 5, 2026 · 44 minBrian and Patrick watch Star Trek: Lower Decks, S1E1 (2020) with creator / writer Mike Mike McMahan.
Mike is a comedy writer and producer. He is the co-creator of the animated comedies Solar Opposites and Star Trek: Lower Decks. McMahan is also co-creator of an animated series take of Sega's video game series Golden Axe for Comedy Central.
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) with ILM Model Maker Fon H. DavisOct 1, 2026 · 2 hr 45 minPatrick watches Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) with ILM Model Maker Fon H. Davis.
- Arrested Development (2005) S3E5 "Mr. F" with Writer / Co-Executive Producer Richard DaySep 24, 2026 · 56 minBrian and Patrick watch Arrested Development (2005) S3E5 "Mr. F" with Writer / Co-Executive Producer Richard Day.
Richard Day is a writer, producer, director and occasional actor. He has worked as a writer/producer for several television programs, including, Arrested Development, Spin City, Ellen, Roseanne, Mad About You and Aliens in America. In addition to his work in television, he has also written and directed his own independent films Girls Will Be Girls and Straight-Jacket based on his own off-Broadway play.
- Bob's Burgers, S3E14 'Lindapendent Woman' (2013) with writer Mike BennerSep 17, 2026 · 34 minBrian and Patrick watch Bob's Burgers, S3E14 'Lindapendent Woman' (2013) with writer Mike Benner.
Mike's bio: "I’m a writer and producer originally from Philadelphia. I’ve sold pilots and developed projects for places like Fox, Disney Animation, Comedy Central, Netflix, the BBC, Cartoon Network, Super Deluxe, and others. I also recently served as executive producer and showrunner of That Lion Show, an adult animated series about how capitalism is preventing Gen Z from pursuing their dreams, now streaming on the Roku Channel! I co-wrote the cult hit horror comedy Destroy All Neighbors, which is available on Shudder, AMC, and--fulfilling a childhood dream--VHS tape. I’ve also written for shows like Bob’s Burgers, Gravity Falls, Danger Mouse, Apple & Onion, Squidbillies, and more. Oh, and one time I got the rapper Quavo to say, “Quavo knows the novels of Nicholas Sparks” during a VO session.
Before moving to Los Angeles, I grew up working in my grandpop’s hardware store from age 6 to 22. After graduating from Temple University, I worked as a newspaper reporter covering City Hall politics in Philadelphia, a job that made me miserable and eventually drove me westward to pursue a career in the decidedly not miserable entertainment industry. When I’m not writing, I enjoys cookin, watching TV with my dog Greta, listening to rap music, watching basketball, skateboarding, sculpting little freaks out of clay, and traveling."
- She-Hulk (2022) S1E8 "Ribbit and Rip It" with writer Cody ZiglarSep 10, 2026 · 49 minBrian and Patrick watch She-Hulk (2022) S1E8 "Ribbit and Rip It" with writer Cody Ziglar.
Cody Ziglar is an Emmy nominated LA based writer, director, and producer. He's best known for Futurama, Rick & Morty, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Robot chicken, and Craig of the Creek. His comic-book work includes Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Deadpool, and Spider-Punk for Marvel Comics. Cody's a graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design Film & Television MFA program and has produced podcasts for Earwolf, iHeartRadio, and UCB Comedy. And directed videos featured on Funny or Die, Cracked, WhoHaha, and more.
- Bosch (2020) S6E4 "Part of the Deal" with actor M.C. Gainey ("Ryan Rodgers")Sep 3, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minPatrick watches Bosch (2020) S6E4 "Part of the Deal" with actor M.C. Gainey (Ryan Rodgers).
M.C. Gainey is an actor best known for playing Tom Friendly in Lost (2005–2008), and appearing in The Mighty Ducks (1992), Con Air (1997), The Dukes of Hazzard (2005), Wild Hogs (2007), and Love Ranch (2010). He also played murderous drug dealer Bo Crowder in season one on the hit FX series Justified. He has guest starred on over 40 television shows, including The Dukes of Hazzard, Knight Rider, Designing Women, The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., Walker, Texas Ranger, Criminal Minds, CSI, Girl Meets World, Cheers, Days of Our Lives, The X-Files, Desperate Housewives, The Mentalist, Burn Notice, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
- Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (2026) S2E5 "Offsite" with actor Wendy Braun and actor/writer/Executive Producer Chris KulaAug 27, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minBrian and Patrick watch Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (2026) S2E5 "Offsite" with actor Wendy Braun and actor/writer/Executive Producer Chris Kula
- The Simpsons S37E1 "Thrifty Ways to Thieve Your Mother" (2025) with co-EP/writer Jessica Conrad and guest star Paul Brittain ("Shawn Garrett Evanson")Aug 20, 2026 · 40 minPatrick watches The Simpsons S37E1 "Thrifty Ways to Thieve Your Mother" (2025) with co-EP/writer Jessica Conrad and guest star Paul Brittain ("Shawn Garrett Evanson").
Jessica Conrad is a producer and writer for The Simpsons; she wrote several episodes, including the episode "A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas;" she was previously an executive story editor.
Originally from Chicago, where he got his start in improv and sketch comedy, Paul Brittain is an actor, writer, and comedian living in Los Angeles. He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2010 - 2012 where he performed such characters and impressions as "Sex" Ed Vincent, Lord Cecil Wyndemere, James Franco, and Johnny Depp. He's appeared in the films Grown Ups 2, Hotel Transylvania, Hotel Transylvania 2, and Killing Gunther. His television credits include Trophy Wife, Hello Ladies, Kroll Show, Shrink,and Comedy Bang Bang.
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) with supervising sound editor Mark ManginiAug 13, 2026 · 2 hr 58 minBrian and Patrick watch Blade Runner 2049 (2017) with Oscar winning supervising sound editor Mark Mangini.
- Fallout (2025) S2E2 "The Golden Rule" with VFX Supervisor / Co-Executive Producer Jay WorthAug 6, 2026 · 1 hr 11 minPatrick watches Fallout (2025) S2E2 "The Golden Rule" with VFX Supervisor / Co-Executive Producer Jay Worth.
Jay Worth is an Emmy and Visual Effects Society award winner who began his career in 1997 at Digital Domain. He fell in love working on episodic television in 2005 on Alias. He has had the privilege of collaborating with Jonah Nolan and Kilter films as well as J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot throughout his career. He has worked on over 500 episodes of television such as Westworld, Lost, Fringe, Alias, Person of Interest, The Magicians and Fallout. He has won an Emmy for his work on Westworld as well as collecting 9 other nominations spanning 7 different shows - along with winning a Visual Effects Society award for Fringe and collecting 11 additional nominations..
- The Dana Carvey Show S1E7 (1996) with cast member / writer Bill ChottJul 30, 2026 · 45 minPatrick and Brian watch The Dana Carvey Show S1E7 (1996) with cast member / writer Bill Chott.
Bill Chott is an actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Mr. Laritate on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place. Chott toured the country and in 1995 he made his television debut on The Dana Carvey Show, among a repertory cast that included Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and Robert Smigel. His most lasting contribution to the program was as the announcer for The Ambiguously Gay Duo, a series of animated shorts created by Smigel and J.J. Sedelmaier, which continued to be produced by J.J. Sedelmaier Productions for Saturday Night Live after the quick cancellation of The Dana Carvey Show.
His film roles include performances in Galaxy Quest, Dude, Where's My Car?, Brainwarp, Dante's Inferno, Wild Girls Gone, Dancing at the Blue Iguana and The Ringer. His television appearances include 3rd Rock from the Sun, Freaks and Geeks, Popular, ER, Crossballs, Weekends at the DL, CSI, Wizards of Waverly Place, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, She Spies, Young Sheldon, This Is Us, and Monk.
WATCH THE SHOW:
https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200296002/s01-e07-episode-7
- LOST (2007) S3E20 "The Man Behind the Curtain" with propmaster Rob KykerJul 23, 2026 · 1 hr 40 minPatrick and Brian watch LOST (2007) S3E20 "The Man Behind the Curtain" with propmaster Rob Kyker.
Rob Kyker is the son of Dick Kyker, a renowned property master in Hollywood. He also has a brother, Rick, who also works as a property master. Rob started his career as an assistant property master in the late 80's. He worked on 24, LOST, Castle, Beverly Hills Cop 3, the pilot of ER and literally hundreds of other projects.
Episode Promo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCwVQFqPCGw
LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW:
Hulu - https://www.hulu.com/series/lost-466b3994-b574-44f1-88bc-63707507a6cb
- Masters of the Universe (1987) with production designer William StoutJul 16, 2026 · 2 hr 8 minBrian and Patrick watch Masters of the Universe (1987) with production designer William Stout.
William Stout is an American fantasy artist and illustrator with a specialization in paleontological art. His paintings have been shown in over seventy exhibitions, including twelve one-man shows. He has worked on over thirty feature films, doing everything from storyboard art to production design. He has designed theme parks and has worked in radio with the Firesign Theatre.
In 1977 Stout painted his first movie poster, for Ralph Bakshi's film Wizards. During his career, Stout has worked on the advertising for over 120 films. In 1978, with Buck Rogers, Stout began his film production design career. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Stout and fellow illustrator Richard Hescox ran a Los Angeles art studio, working on such projects as the storyboards for Raiders of the Lost Ark and pop singer Michael Jackson's video Thriller. Fellow cartoonist Dave Stevens worked for a time in the same studio.
Stout has worked on over thirty feature films, including both 1980s Conan films, First Blood, The Hitcher, and Invaders from Mars. He was also the production designer of the Masters of the Universe film. Stout illustrated the poster art and wrote the story (and the first draft of the script) of the film The Warrior and the Sorceress for Roger Corman, as well as writing a never-produced dinosaur feature for Jim Henson. For Industrial Light & Magic in 1996, he designed "Edgar", the big bug in Men in Black. Stout was the key character designer for the animated feature Dinosaur (released in 2000). Stout worked as the conceptual designer for The Muppets' Wizard of Oz, and key designer for Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth. Recent film work includes Christopher Nolan's film The Prestige and creature design for Frank Darabont's and Stephen King's The Mist. He is slated to work on del Toro's At the Mountains of Madness as well as a proposed John Carter of Mars film.
- Widow's Bay S1E3 'The Inaugural Swim' (2026) with director of photography Christian SprengerJul 9, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minMere hours after his 2 Emmy nominations for Widow's Bay, Brian and Patrick watch Widows Bay Season 1, Episode 3: 'The Inaugural Swim' (2026) with director of photography Christian Sprenger!
- The Muppets Mayhem, "Track 6: Fortunate Son" (2023) with co-creator Jeff Yorkes and co-creator/performer Bill Barretta ("Dr. Teeth")Jul 2, 2026 · 41 minPatrick watches The Muppets Mayhem, "Track 6: Fortunate Son" (2023) with co-creator Jeff Yorkes and co-creator/performer Bill Barretta ("Dr. Teeth"). Brian and Patrick went to the MINIONS AND MONSTERS premiere!
- PONIES (2026) S1E1 "Second Hand News" with co-creator/co-writer David IsersonJun 25, 2026 · 1 hr 47 minBrian and Patrick watch PONIES, S1E1 "Second Hand News" with co-creator/co-writer David Iserson.
David Iserson is a screen and television writer/producer originally from Freehold, New Jersey and a graduate of Northwestern University. He is the co-writer and executive producer of the 2018 film, THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME. His TV credits include MAD MEN, MR. ROBOT, RUN, UPLOAD, GRAVES, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, UNITED STATES OF TARA, UP ALL NIGHT, NEW GIRL and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. David currently has several pilots in development with UCP, Warner Bros., MRC and CBS All Access. He is also the author of the young adult novel FIRECRACKER. David lives in Los Angeles with his dog Dr. Bacon, DDS.
- The Office S3E8 "The Merger" (2006) with writer/consulting producer Brent ForresterJun 18, 2026 · 41 minBrian and Patrick watch The Office S3E8 "The Merger" (2006) with writer/consulting producer Brent Forrester. Brent has written for 6 Emmy Award-winning television comedies. He wrote several episodes of the animated television sitcom The Simpsons between 1993 and 1997. He has worked as a writer on The Ben Stiller Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David, Undeclared, Super Fun Night and The Office. He served as head writer and executive producer on King of the Hill, Love, The Office and Space Force. Forrester has also written feature films including the Iron Giant.
BRENT'S SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.brentforrester.com/about
https://www.instagram.com/forrestercomedycourse/?hl=en
- Full House, S8E24 "Michelle Rides Again Part 2" (1995) with writer Carolyn OmineJun 11, 2026 · 41 minBrian and Patrick watch THE SERIES FINALE of Full House, S8E24 "Michelle Rides Again Part 2" (1995) with writer Carolyn Omine.
Carolyn Omine is an American television writer. She wrote seven episodes of Full House during its final two seasons (1993 - 1995). Since 2000 she has been a writer and producer on The Simpsons, for which she has written 28 episodes and won five Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program (2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2023) from 12 nominations.
CAROLYN'S SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/carolynohmine/
- 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.
Parks and Rec Season 4 Clips - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2MMJQZLcgJKbjT7Oj\_QrVicy1-ZrBO6l
LINKS TO WATCH THE Show:
Peacock - https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/parks-and-recreation
- 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.
Jay Kogen has been in show business since he was 5 years old. He is an actor, director, stand-up, and Groundlings alum but mostly he has written and produced many of the most popular TV comedies over the last 30 years. He helped develop and wrote on the first five seasons of The Simpsons
He wrote and produced Frasier,Malcolm In The Middle, Everybody Loves Raymond, The George Lopez Show, School of Rock, and Henry Danger to name a few. He has written, rewritten, punched up many films including Eddie Murphy’s The Nutty Professor, all the Austin Powers comedies, most of the Shrek films, Madagascar, Zombieland 2, and the academy award nominated Kubo And The Two Strings.
Jay has won many awards including a WGA Award, The Humanitas Award, a People’s Choice Award, and a Golden Rose of Montrose (whatever that is). Jay has been nominated for 14 Emmy awards and won 4 of them. He’s had numerous pilots written and made. He created a show based loosely on his life, Wendell and Vinnie, and he co-wrote and produced the cult comedy, The Wrong Guy, which won the HBO Comedy Festival Award. Jay is currently writing and producing a few pilots and writing a movie he wants to direct and proudly teaching his future employers at USC.
LINKS TO WATCH THE SHOW:
Hulu - [https://www.hulu.com/series/malcolm-in-the-middle-ca1ac46e-9883-4125-a6e8-97efce9a2bf5](https://www.hulu.com/series/malcolm-in-the-middle-ca1ac46e-9883-4125-a6e8-97efce9a2bf5)
GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA
Jay's Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/jaykogen/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/jaykogen/?hl=en)
Jay's Podcast - [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-be-alone-with-jay-kogen/id1711124234](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-be-alone-with-jay-kogen/id1711124234)
- 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 min
- 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.
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