Factotum with Jon Zucker
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In the spirit of this episode's word, our wonderful guest, Jon Zucker and Julian cover many topics in the first half. It is also Jon's second time guesting which means we get to welcome him to the Second-Timer Club and it is ALSO Word With Friend's 3rd birthday!!!
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Baleful with Edgar Momplaisir
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We're back from being gone from being back! Our sadboy guest this week is two-timer, Edgar Momplaisir! Julian and Edgar dissect a DJ Khaled track, Julian spoils Alpha Dog, and Edgar teaches US about Baal.
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BONUS: Preview Episode of Slumberfest's The Eyeroll
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This is NOT an episode of Word With Friend! This is an episode of THE EYEROLL, a new podcast from Slumberfest (Chris Milliken and Julian Stern) where we talk about what had us rolling our eyes this week. We actually recorded it for Monday May 1st, but all of it is still relevant; we just don't talk about AHCA. We DO talk about Mayor Eric and his maybe corruption, SHARKS, and the 25 year old nincompoop behind Fyre Fest. Tweet at us or email us with thoughts!
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BONUS: Slumberfest's "The Eyeroll" Beta Episode
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Hey Framily! SURPRISE! Here's a sneak peek of THE EYEROLL, a new podcast from Slumberfest (Chris Milliken & Julian Stern) where we talk about what made us roll our eyes this week. This week: Corruption in the LA Mayor's office!? The little nincompoop behind Fyre Festival, and SHARKS! Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts!
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Lacrimal with Chelsey Lora
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This week's tear-free episode (as opposed to last week's LOL) is with writer Chelsey Lora (Blindspot, Greenleaf). Chelsey is a HUGE Slumberfest fan AND Julian's go-to for 13 Reasons Why discussion (she hasn't watched it). The word this week is LACRIMAL and the theme song is VERY related. Chelsey also reveals her very very very interesting former job so definitely TUNE IN for that and so so much more.
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Peregrinate with Ronnie Adrian
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Ronnie Adrian is a great guy, very funny, and loves loves LOVES to make Julian uncomfortable. Listen in as this improviser (UCB's The Dragons and UCB-affiliated White Women) uses all of his tools of comedy to hone right in on every possible move that could and would throw Julian off his game. Listen to the episode that had people saying, "Does he hate you?" Julian and Ronnie also talk about happiness, grandmothers, and peregrinate.
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Prurient With Liz Guest
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Julian's fantastic GUEST this week is actor, writer Liz (in life) Guest (Guest Appearances)! Julian and Liz hop right in to a name conversation, Mickey Rooney's wives, and Patrick McDonald. They also talked about Liz's web series, Guest Appearances which is awesome and you should check it out. After the break, Julian and Liz get gabbing about PRURIENT which maybe we all are when you think about it. The root of this one is really interesting, so definitely tune in (clickbait). Tweet @wordfriendpod to discuss Julian's new theme song selection process!
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Profusion with Mike Glazer (Episode 100!!!)
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FRAMILY! We've reached one hundred episodes and ring in the achievement with ol' episode 2 himself, comedian/writer Mike Glazer (Inside Hacks [coming soon]). Mike and Julian talk being nice, easily accessible to strangers, and Julian tells more about his day with Snoop Dogg. The 100th word is PROFUSION which somehow led into the diving into a classic joke, Julian and Mike coming up with "John Whoops", and for the first time in 100 episodes, the guest gets upset about the word. TUNE IN TO FIND OUT WHY (clickbait). Thank you to all of our loyal framily members, our new ones, and our soon...
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Robust With Alexis Novak
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Julian invited returning champion Alexi Novak (movement star) for this week's 99th episode! Julian reveals what he ate for breakfast, Alexis teaches us about CHAKRAS and fascia, ANNND we find out the shocking tv channel that she grew up watching (CLICK BAIT). After the jump, Julian defines ROBUST and we find out what kind of trunks Alexis prefers. Tweet US with YOUR favorite things to describe as ROBUST. @julianmstern @wordfriendpod
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Solecism with Maxwell Augustus Evans
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Julian PHONED IT IN with guest Maxwell Augustus Evans this week. For reals. Max and Julian discuss what one could do to save the world, the meaning of Max's full name, and how to deal with failure. And then SOLECISM is defined and dissected and oh boy is it a doozy. Julian also reveals a favorite rhetorical device. TUNE IN TO FIND OUT. Also never drink and drive. Check out
info_outlineThis #framilyfriday Julian goes ON COUCH-cation to talk to writer, comedian Jon Zucker ("The Digital Show, Live", Bronso). They both regale us with running away from the cops story and we get to hear about Julian's discovery of "around the corner".
GRIT is this week's word and Julian clarifies how "grits" make sense and they both list off gritty people and people who make them grit. This is a grit episode!