MWS Episode 219 – Live from Austin Sketch Fest, Your Terrific Neighbors


Episode 219: The MWS comes to you live from the 29th Street Ballroom, one of the sites of the 2012 Austin Sketch Fest. The magic boys welcome one of ASF’s standout acts Your Terrific Neighbors (Joel Osborne, Courtney Hopkin, and Curtis Luciani). Talk of lunch at Wal-Mart, tucking it in, Danzig’s one man show, a preview of YTN’s morally ambiguous new projects, and more. Since we were not on the radio we could also not control our swearing! FUN!

Original recording date 05/26/12.

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The Hustle Show – Austin Sketch Fest Edition!


Austin Sketch Fest is here! Who’s that starting of the whole thing? Yep, it’s The Hustle Show, the hit monthly comedy variety show returns to ColdTowne Theater for a special best-of Sketch Fest edition. Before you roll your eyes and say, “I’ve seen it all before” – shut up, there will be some new stuff too. Plus, right after us up and coming sketch group There’s Waldo takes the stage. So what ASSORTED MAYHEM can you expect tonight? (Cool it with the questions. You’re makin’ me nervous.)

Lesson learning!
A cast member’s televised past!
Time travel!
Prank phone calls gone awry!
Snow cones explored!
Actual dumb stuff from the internet!
And more!

Hosted by Curtis Luciani and Michael Pedicano
Starring: Courtney Sevener, David McQuary, Jeff Whittaker, Tre Fuentes, Sam Malcolm, and Ann Potter.

To guarantee yourself a seat, pick up an advanced ticket here. BYOB.

MWS Episode 218 – Lance Gilstrap, Austin Sketch Fest Preview


Episode 218: David Jara is on assignment, so Mac is joined by special guest-host Lance Gilstrap to talk about the upcoming Austin Sketch Fest. A call from Brian Shortall of Delicious Moments (hint: one of the Fest’s most anticipated acts). An offhand comment leads to Lance tell true stories of his pit years. Plus, a very exciting Mascot Wedding announcement!

Original air date 05/19/12.

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Opener: “All For Gold” by The Danger Is from their self-titled EP
“Rich Girls” by The Virgins, from their self-titled album
Closer: “Runaway” by Mr. Little Jeans from the Runaway single

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MWS Episode 217 – Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting


Episode 217: Mac and David shoot the breeze with Katie Hartman and Leah Rudick of sketch comedy powerhouse Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting. We talk about their new show The Underdeveloped and Overexposed Life and Death of Deena Domino, the group’s third member Janet, lame summer tours, old lady medicine, which Dechanel sister David likes, Mac and nerds, and more.

Original air date 05/12/12.

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Opener: “Suburbs” by Mr. Little Jeans
“Rows of Houses” by Dan Mangan, from the album Oh Fortune
Closer: “Hurts So Bad” by Allo Darlin’ from the album Europe

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The Hustle Show Episode 5: Presented by Diversions Nite Club!

It's the Hustle Show. It's that Hustle Show.

The Hustle Show is back! The hit monthly comedy variety show returns to ColdTowne Theater, featuring stand-up from the LA-based Eliana Horeczko (in town for the the Ladies Are Funny Festival). Plus, ASSORTED MAYHEM, including:
Time travel!
Prank phone calls gone awry!
Celebrity interviews!
Pro-wrestlers!
Snow cones explored!
Trouble with our show’s sponsor?
And more!

Featuring Curtis Luciani, Michael Pedicano, Courtney Sevener, David McQuary, Jeff Whittaker, Tre Fuentes, and Kate Bojanek.
Hosted by David Jara and Mac Blake.

This show has consistantly sold out. To guarantee yourself a seat, pick up a $5 advance ticket here.

MWS Episode 216 – Julie Gillis

Groucho Marx knocked up a festival
Groucho Marx knocked up a festival.

Episode 216: Julie Gillis from the Ladies are Funny Festival (LAFF) and Bedpost Confessions joins Mac and David. Mac’s URLs are taken. David has mixed feelings about Tim Burton. Some filth talk, soundscapes, Avengers nerds, plus a bed bug update from Katie Sicking.

Original air date 05/05/12.

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Opener: “I Don’t Know” by Beastie Boys, from the album Hello Nasty
“Rotten Apple” by Screaming Females, from the album Ugly
Closer: “Hurts So Bad” by Weird Dreams, from the album Choreography

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MWS Episode 215 – Lions Only

Mondo Posters
Take THAT Mac's wallet!

Episode 215: No guests this time, just a couple of grouches. The radio lions get no respect in Austin. Some NBA talk, that dumb movie Lockout, Mondo posters, prolificness, and more.

Also, the Follow That Bird! kickstarter is right here.

Original air date 04/28/12.

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Opener: “Black White & Blue” by LadyHawke, from the album Anxiety
“Where is the Weekend?” by Terry Malts, from the album Killing Time
Closer: “Word Gets Around” by Gentleman Jesse, from the album Leaving Atlanta

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MWS 214: Kath Barbadoro

Episode 214: Mac and David are joined by the very funny comedian Kath Barbadoro. Plus a radio ghost, the manager of hardcore chicken restaurant, more Fraggle Rock talk than anyone could have predicted, The Cabin in the Woods, and more dumbness.

There’s also a small patch of show that has an unexplained warble in the audio. Sorry about that. If you didn’t notice it then don’t worry about it. I probably shouldn’t have said anything.

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Opener: “Lies Lies Lies” by Chains of Love, from the album Strange Grey Days
“Double Life” by The Cars, from the album Candy-O
Closer: “She’s Like Dracula” by John Wesley Coleman, from the album The Last Donkey Show

MWS Episode 213 – Katie Sicking and Janice Blake

Katie Sicking :: photo by Lance Gilstrap
Katie Sicking :: photo by Lance Gilstrap

Episode 213: Comedian and show-friend Katie Sicking is leaving Austin, so we demanded she come talk to us about Hello Kitty fan fiction, calming down, rude sandwich makers, lasers, G.I. Joe, and more. Plus, Mac’s mom Janice Blake stops by and totally embrasses him. Also, open letter to Mac: the second song you played was by the band “Dive”. Not “Drive”. You band name dunce.
Original air date 04/14/12.

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Opener: “How Long Must I Wait” by Dr. Dog, from the album Be the Void
“How Long Have You Known?” by Dive, from the album Oshin
Closer: “I Go Away” by MNDR, from the E.P.E. EP

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