Jimbo's Paradise

A variety podcast with radio personality Jimmy Green. Jimbo is a horror movie-loving, Texas-raised, aggro-music loving oddball with a lot to say, whether it makes a lot of sense or not. Simply a lot of whatever. Topics vary. 18+

EPISODE 61 - . . . AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT (THE FINAL EPISODE) 12/10/2023

EPISODE 61 - . . . AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT (THE FINAL EPISODE) This is it. The last episode. Jimbo has assembled many of his past guests for a big inebriated Christmas party to bid farewell after 5 seasons of JIMBO'S PARADISE. This final episode has it all: conversations that will be permanently fried into your brain forever, prizes, and some of the worst but best bits we've ever had on JP. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in these last 5 or so years. While this is technically the official end of JIMBO'S PARADISE, one more episode will be released within the next couple years, a sequel to episode 17. Jimbo is also already working on a brand new podcast with a long time friend of JIMBO'S PARADISE so be looking out for that. Thank you good gorillas, you're the best. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/28639213

EPISODE 59 - TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE w/ LARRY FESSENDEN and GLENN MCQUAID 10/11/2023

EPISODE 59 - TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE w/ LARRY FESSENDEN and GLENN MCQUAID Horror audio drama Tales From Beyond the Pale's creators Larry Fessenden and Glenn McQuaid are with Jimbo this month to talk about the landmark program. Learn why they decided to start a horror audio drama series in the 2000s and what led to them being the best to do it in the modern world. Plus a lot of fun stories along the way and a lotta laughs. Get spooky with Jimbo's Paradise this October! For more spooky episodes check out: 6, 17, 23, 35, 42, 47, and 55 /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/28289459

EPISODE 55 - A CHAT WITH GRAHAM REZNICK 06/20/2023

EPISODE 55 - A CHAT WITH GRAHAM REZNICK Get ready for an incredible episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE featuring the multi-talented filmmaker, composer, writer, and sound editor - GRAHAM REZNICK! Peek behind the red (but they were supposed to be blue) curtains and learn more about his mesmerizing experimental film I CAN SEE YOU, his hit Shudder series DEADWAX, and his collaborations with renowned filmmaker TI WEST on chilling masterpieces such as THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIl and THE INNKEEPERS. But that's not all—brace yourself for a thrilling exploration of Reznick's immersive video game narratives, including his incredible contributions to UNTIL DAWN, THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: MAN OF MEDAN, THE QUARRY, and more. Plus we discuss his enthralling work with the horror audio play series, TALES FROM BEYOND THE PALE, and explore his incredible musical releases as well (. Don't miss out on this episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE, it just might kill you. [There were some audio issues during the recording of this episode, which is totally Zoom's fault and not Jimbo's] /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/27084618

EPISODE 51 - GALENTINES 02/05/2023

EPISODE 51 - GALENTINES NO JIMBO. JUST GALS. Brib, Katie, Val, Nicole, and Star return to Jimbo's Paradise for a gals-only episode about love, lust, and some of the most embarrassing dating moments you've ever heard. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/25833858

EPISODE 50 - ESSENTIAL TREMOR 01/18/2023

EPISODE 50 - ESSENTIAL TREMOR On this episode, Jimbo talks about his experience with essential tremor, a progressive neurological disorder that he was born with. He also chats with Patrick McCartney, executive director of the International Essential Tremors Foundation and gets plenty of eye-opening information about the disorder, its causes, treatments, and more. Visit essentialtremor.org to learn more. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/25650267

EPISODE 49 - A MARGARITA CHRISTMAS PARTY 12/18/2022

EPISODE 49 - A MARGARITA CHRISTMAS PARTY Oh man, this one goes some weird places. A Christmas episode about margaritas quickly descends into chaos as special guests drop by for an unofficial JIMBO'S PARADISE Christmas party. This episode is basically just like overhearing conversations at a party and then wondering who invited you. And you're not going to believe everything Nicole tells us . . . with guests Trey, Eric, Cedric, Jordan, KB, Val, Nicole, Alvin, Wes, and Q /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/25359843

EPISODE 47 - THE JP HALLOWEEN SPECIAL w/ CHRIS LAMARTINA 10/14/2022

EPISODE 47 - THE JP HALLOWEEN SPECIAL w/ CHRIS LAMARTINA Note: This episode was recorded on Zoom and for the first time you can watch an episode of Jimbo's Paradise on YouTube. Just search the name of this episode. Chris LaMartina, director of such fine horror films as WNUF Halloween Special, Call Girl of Cthulhu, What Happens Next Will Scare You, and this year's Out There Halloween Mega Tape a.k.a. The WNUF Halloween Sequel, joins Jimbo to talk about his filmwork, fake archival footage, Halloween, and some of their favorites in the realm of horror. Don't turn the lights off, it's Jimbo's Scaradise. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/24614928

EPISODE 44 - WAVEPOOLS 07/23/2022

EPISODE 44 - WAVEPOOLS On this episode, Jimbo is talking about amusement park wavepools. There hasn't been an episode like this yet. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/23835242

EPISODE 42 - THE SCARY GAME STREAM 05/22/2022

EPISODE 42 - THE SCARY GAME STREAM Jimbo does his very first gaming stream and it's WILD. He plays a horror game he's never played before and it's an entertaining time (for you, but not Jimbo). Don't miss out on what could arguably be the best gaming stream of all time!! /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/23192210

EPISODE 41 - Bon Voyage Tallhair Stevehands 04/20/2022

EPISODE 41 - Bon Voyage Tallhair Stevehands Tyler is back less than a year after his last appearance, and while this is a really fun one and a true fly-on-the-wall conversation, it's also got a bit of sadness to it. Tyler is moving and it will be the furthest Jimb and him have ever been apart, so Jimbo wanted to have him on again in person before that got harder. C'mon baby don't you wanna go back to that same old place, sweet home Chicajimbo. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/22833437

EPISODE 40 - THE ABBASODE 03/24/2022

EPISODE 40 - THE ABBASODE Katie and Bribbo return to discuss the 4 Swedes that bind them with Jimbo, the one and only - ABBA. On this trip into paradise, they chat about their favorite songs, the new album, the A*Teens, Mamma Mia, re-cast Mamma Mia and Wicked, and Gagagool, a chat about Lady Gaga that (mostly) doens't involve Jimbo. Mamma Mia! Here we go again!Ty /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/22550831

EPISODE 39 - JIMBELATED VAL-ENTINE'S DAY 02/25/2022

EPISODE 39 - JIMBELATED VAL-ENTINE'S DAY Val is back for the 2nd Valentine's Day in a row to talk love again. This time Val and Jimb hit record and the fun didn't stop until they both ran out of energy which can take a while. On this episode: MFK: Royals, 2 Lies & A Truth: Celeb Weddings, worst Valentines gifts, and some top notch First Date Tips. V-Day may be over, but love is infinite, idiot. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/22234064

EPISODE 38 - REJECTED EPISODES 01/18/2022

EPISODE 38 - REJECTED EPISODES Happy New Year!! Jimbo goes solo this episode to talk about rejected episode ideas, plus re-introducing and re-acquainting everyone with what JP is. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/21714464

EPISODE 37 - A CREEPING DEATH CHRISTMAS 12/21/2021

EPISODE 37 - A CREEPING DEATH CHRISTMAS Texas Death Metal champs Creeping Death stop by Jimbo's Paradise to spread some Christmas cheer this year. Enjoy some tour stories, listen as Rico gets kicked out of the band after an unannounced special surprise guest shows up, plus skinwalkers, fire alarms, and the whole band trying to gaslight Jimbo into thinking he hallucinated Dominic the Donkey. Don't forget to enter to win the special 1/1 of cover of their new ep The Edge of Existence. Listen for details. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/21530612

EPISODE 36 - GONE COUNTRY W/ COLTON VENNER 11/21/2021

EPISODE 36 - GONE COUNTRY W/ COLTON VENNER We're headin out west! Or sorta northeast? We're headin somewhere for this episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE. Jimbo's old friend, country artist and songwriter Colton Venner calls in to discuss country music, their favorite country albums, country albums for aliens, red dirt, and their respective journeys into and through country music. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/21235133

EPISODE 35 - PARKER HOWRRORD 10/08/2021

EPISODE 35 - PARKER HOWRRORD Happy Halloween from all the ghoul-rillas at JIMBO'S PARADISE. This month, Jimbo's old pal Parker comes to Paradise so they can watch 2 brutal films from Jim's collection, discuss their favorite horror films of the last year, their favorite horror soundtracks, and more. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/20748503

EPISODE 34 - WHERE HAVE ALL THE SOUNDTRACKS GONE? 09/23/2021

EPISODE 34 - WHERE HAVE ALL THE SOUNDTRACKS GONE? Jimb's friend Dan stops by Paradise for the first time in over 2 years to chat about their favorite movie soundtracks. Not scores, just soundtracks. This episode is filled with fun anecdotes, you'll learn a lot, and find out about some soundtracks you definitely need to check out. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/20570849

EPISODE 33 - THE MYSTERY OF THE RED COUCH 08/30/2021

EPISODE 33 - THE MYSTERY OF THE RED COUCH You can win a huge prize package if you can help us solve a 10 year old mystery in this episode of Jimbo's Paradise. Detective Jimbo is on the case tracking down clues, criminals, and witnesses on this true crime meets film noir episode. Listen in to find out everything you need to know, but don't be surprised if you can't solve the mystery. The answer is out there . . . /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/20292758

EPISODE 32 - THE QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN CONGO TAPE PART 2 07/19/2021

EPISODE 32 - THE QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN CONGO TAPE PART 2 The thrilling conclusion of an original Dungeons & Dragons campaign written by Dungeon Master Taylor Ponzo. Jimbo, Abby, Kyle, and Spencer continue their quest for a legendary golden VHS copy of the Michael Crichton movie Congo. What terrors await them? Tune in and find out. This episode is part 2 of the Roll 2 Hit Trilogy (30-32) and part 2 of the D&D campaign (31-32). /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/19201727

EPISODE 31 - THE QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN CONGO TAPE PART 1 - A D&D ADVENTURE 06/21/2021

EPISODE 31 - THE QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN CONGO TAPE PART 1 - A D&D ADVENTURE It's here! The first half of an all new Jimbo's Paradise influenced Dungeons & Dragons campaign written by Dungeon Master Taylor Ponzo. Taylor and his wife Abby of dice and rug making company Roll 2 Hit come to Paradise again after their appearance on the last episode, along with fan favorite KB, and new guest Spencer! Together they and Jimbo embark on a journey to retrieve the mythical golden VHS copy of the classic 90s movie CONGO. Part 2 in July!! /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/19201703

EPISODE 30 - JIMBO'S PAIR OF DICE with ROLL 2 HIT 05/25/2021

EPISODE 30 - JIMBO'S PAIR OF DICE with ROLL 2 HIT Married couple Taylor and Abby started a company called Roll 2 Hit when they were unemployed during the pandemic, making dice and rugs and expanding beyond the reaches of their original plans. We chat about the origins of Roll 2 Hit, take a D&D and dice quiz, discuss the insanity that is Dragon Strike, and chat about the next 2 upcoming episodes of Jimbo's Paradise and the all new original Dungeons & Dragons campaign in store (and a giveaway!!) /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/19201616

EPISODE 29 - A TALK WITH TYLER STEVENS 04/21/2021

EPISODE 29 - A TALK WITH TYLER STEVENS Jim's longtime friend Tyler stops in for the first time at Paradise to answer listener questions and more questions from the Big Box of Questions. Cooking, guilty fantasies, and stories they probably shouldn't tell, all on this chatty episode of JIMBO'S PARADISE. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/18765392

EPISODE 28 - HOLY F*** FELLAS Sketch Comedy 03/25/2021

EPISODE 28 - HOLY F*** FELLAS Sketch Comedy Austin (Survival Method/Enchant, Truth), Cedric (Pulled Under, Something You're Not, Character Assassin), and Kyle (Character Assassin, Cellblock, Something You're Not, Pulled Under) are all returning to JIMBO'S PARADISE for an all new sketch comedy episode, including: /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/18451385

EPISODE 27 - VAL-entine's with Val 02/10/2021

EPISODE 27 - VAL-entine's with Val Val (and her boyfriend Wes) is back at Jimbo's Paradise and this time they're talking about loooooooove. Val puts the Val in Valentine's Day as they discuss love myths, the art of communication, and some cringey V-Day stories among other topics. Cozy up with the one you love, or your favorite toy if you're single, and enjoy this new episode. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/17869880

EPISODE 26 - REJECTED GUIDED MEDITATIONS 01/25/2021

EPISODE 26 - REJECTED GUIDED MEDITATIONS For the first episode of the new year, Jimmy is sharing 3 guided meditations that he wrote and produced but were ultimately rejected by all the major meditation apps. Hopefully, they will bring you peace in 2021. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/17644805

EPISODE 25 - A TY & JIMBO CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE 12/16/2020

EPISODE 25 - A TY & JIMBO CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE Jimbo gets snowed in at Paradise, and decides to reach out to his friend Ty Yarborough to cure his loneliness. While they're chatting, Ty's house is broken into by 2 unidentified criminal-types . . . but Ty was prepared for them. Along the way Jimbo and Ty discuss one of the greatest holiday films ever made, the Top 5 Sexiest Santas, and Jimbo runs down his Good Gorilla/Bad Gorilla List for 2020. Season 3 of Jimbo's Paradise starts in January!! /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/17169791

EPISODE 24 - THE KINKY ARTS W/ CEDRIC 11/09/2020

EPISODE 24 - THE KINKY ARTS W/ CEDRIC This month, Jimbo is thankful for his friend Cedric Santillan (Truth, Pulled Under, Character, Assassin, The Kinky Bastards) coming for a visit in Paradise. Cedric is one of Jimmy's best friends and one of the great minds behind Central Arts, a North Texas community arts center that offers more than you can imagine. Ced also discusses anime and perception, and how Street Fighter brought him to a stronger sense of patience. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/16677170

EPISODE 23 - HORROR? I BARELY KNOW HER W/ LINC 10/09/2020

EPISODE 23 - HORROR? I BARELY KNOW HER W/ LINC Happy Halloween to all good gorillas!! Jim invites his pal, drummer Lincoln Mullins (Creeping Death) to Paradise. Jimmy chose 2 of those most tough to sit through films in his horror collection, and he and Linc sat down to watch them, then discussed them on this episode. Also Jimmy shares his favorite horror films of 2020, Linc goes to therapy, and Josh Ruben, writer/director/star of the new movie SCARE ME (available on Shudder) drops in for a minute to tell all the good gorillas about the film. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/16331855

EPISODE 22 - REMEMBERING RILEY GALE 09/28/2020

EPISODE 22 - REMEMBERING RILEY GALE On August 25th, 2020, Dallas-Ft Worth, Texas, the hardcore scene, the metal scene, friends, and fans everywhere were devastated by the passing of Riley Gale, vocalist for Power Trip. Riley was a brilliant, hilarious, and caring person who left an impression on every life he came in contact with. Hear from fans, close friends, and Jimmy as they all discuss the impact that this shining star of Texas had on thousands of lives. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/16140953

EPISODE 21 - TREY'S UTOPIA 08/20/2020

EPISODE 21 - TREY'S UTOPIA It's another episode of Trey's Utopia! This time Trey welcomes his pal Jimmy Green for some chatting and figuring out the perfect riffs for specific activities. Plus, his old pals Preston and Crystal call in so that Crystal can help us Americans learn some Australian. Plus an Action Assignment on this episode of TREY'S UTOPIA. /episode/index/show/jimmygreen/id/15660452

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