The PsyPhy Original Podcast

Lou Olsen, Kendal Hartse, and Don Pitsch (along with a guest) take 3 pieces of information and write an entire Science Fiction movie, in the style of "made for tv". The catch? They only have 30 minutes to do it.

Invisible Ostrich Mafia: Iguana Island 01/19/2022

Invisible Ostrich Mafia: Iguana Island On the long awaited season finale of the PsyPhy Podcast, Season 2, the team is joined by author Kameron Hurley and actor Jason Michael Snow. With all of their powers combined, they create a movie full of absolutely bananas settings, moments, and Rob Estes beat-downs. You will not want to miss this absolute classic. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/21818759

Mini Episode - Season Finale Reveal 07/06/2021

Mini Episode - Season Finale Reveal In this very short episode, your favorite trio gets together to reveal what will be the "VS." episode for Season 2. No spoilers here, you will have to listen to find out which of your favorite Season 2 creations will do battle. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19680836

Minksplosion 06/29/2021

Minksplosion For the final regular episode of Season 2, the gang welcomes Benjamin Orr. Together they write an insane movie about zombified minks who come back to life as exploding versions of themselves. This episode is also loaded with superstars. Don't miss the final episode before our "VS." episode. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19621232

Invisible Ostrich Mafia 06/22/2021

Invisible Ostrich Mafia This week the team is joined by acclaimed Science Fiction writer, Kameron Hurley!! Together they write an amazing film about Invisible Ostrich wreaking havoc all over. If you love destruction and intrigue, this is definitely the episode for you. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19557524

Micro-Cheetahs 06/15/2021

Micro-Cheetahs This week the team is joined by author, Brent "G" Golembiewski to write another classic science fiction movie. When a group of scientists in Arkansas, lead by Tom Selleck, develop a shrinking ray and test it on the fastest animal on earth...what could go wrong. You'll have to listen and find out. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19479662

Cursopotamus 06/08/2021

Cursopotamus This week the PsyPhy Players are joined by star of stage and screen Nathan Rice!! Together they wrote this insane piece of Science Fiction, Cursopotamus. The name may seem crazy, but I promise you that is just the beginning of this mad-cap adventure. This week we learned that you never know how much you need Jessica Simpson until she is gone, go figure. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19393541

Squallguana 06/01/2021

Squallguana The crew is joined by the hilarious Jon Frazier, to create a movie about two things that sure seem to belong together...Iguana's and Squall's. You don't even know who the star is yet!! Another classic episode to add to the catalogue. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19306112

Panda Pandemic 05/25/2021

Panda Pandemic Dreams really do come true! After weeks of hoping, Lou finally got his movie. The gang was very lucky to have Broadway's Scott Schwartz to help write an instant masterpiece. Panda Zombie's, a Panda Army, and Rob Estes...what more do you need to convince you? Give this episode a listen. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19226768

Moon Wolf 05/17/2021

Moon Wolf This week, the gang is joined by Eric Imhoff and they write an amazing little film. Space is one of the places this show has steered clear from, so it was absolutely time to take shape-shifting wolves in to space. Won't you join us? /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19140728

Toxic Tenrec Terror 05/11/2021

Toxic Tenrec Terror This week the crew is joined by family friend (we all know her!), Kimberly McFerron!! Kimberly is a lifelong fan of terrible films and it shows. She helped us write this instant PsyPhy classic. Do yourself a favor and make sure you know what a Tenrec is first. It will help. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/19056188

Scorpion Reapers 05/04/2021

Scorpion Reapers On this week's episode, the gang is joined by Randy Wyatt to write a very bizarre and beautiful tale. The wheels were full of goodness this week, so the squad will not be letting anyone down. Especially if you remembered to bring your magic hotdogs!! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/18964814

Frilled-Neck Frenzy 04/27/2021

Frilled-Neck Frenzy This week, the crew is joined by Chris Kuisle as they attempt to write a movie masterpiece with some very unique wheel outcomes. This one is for all of the Buffy fans out there...and for all of the lizard fans out there. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/18873473

Attack From Above 04/19/2021

Attack From Above On this week's episode, the gang is joined by the delightful Lindsay Evans. They are gifted with one of the fiercest animals known to humanity and some of the finest actors known to these kinds of movies. This episode does run a little long due to soccer rules. You'll understand. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/18780467

Cygnet Amulet 04/12/2021

Cygnet Amulet Hello and welcome back to Season 2 of the PsyPhy Original Podcast. This week , the team is joined by Sarah McCraw, founder of Desperate Housegeek Magazine. To kick of Season 2 we will be enjoying some avian thrills...sit back, relax, and get back in to the swing of the show. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/18694757

Lava Wasps vs. Ice Chimps 02/25/2018

Lava Wasps vs. Ice Chimps In our Season 1 Finale, we are joined by Chris Kind and E.J. Subkoviak to write our first "VS." episode. We took our first 6 episodes and put them on a wheel and did the same with the back-half 6. Then we pitted them against each other. The episode features callbacks and character continuity like you wouldn't believe. Do yourself a favor ad ramp up by listening to the source material first, "WaspQuake" and "Ice Chimps". Enjoy the episode. Can't wait to see everyone back again for Season 2!!! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/6299236

Vampadillo 02/11/2018

Vampadillo On this episode the team is joined by Colin Bennett (Muskrat House Podcast)!!! We spun the wheels and were gifted: Lark Voorhies, Armadillo, and Vampire. From that we wrote a movie called "Vampadillo", which of course included Rob Estes and an amazing cameo from Mario Lopez. This one is an instant classic. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/6248726

Wings of the Devil 01/29/2018

Wings of the Devil This week the team welcomes Brian Sweeney!! We spun the wheels and they gave us: Alicia Silverstone, Pigeon, and Demonic. From that we wrote a delightfully insane tale about witchy miracle babies and napalm turds. Enjoy!! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/6200723

Sinkara 01/14/2018

Sinkara This week the team welcomes Chris Kotera (@ChrisKotera on all of the social media) to help write a masterpiece called, "Sinkara". Our 3 pieces of information this week: Alyssa Milano, Sinkhole, and Gharial. If you don't know what a gharial is, I recommend looking it up so that you will have the worst nightmares imaginable. Enjoy!! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/6148147

Eye Lightening 01/01/2018

Eye Lightening This week on the show, the crew welcomes Julia Motyka (actor, writer, and audio book narrator) to write another masterpiece. We spun the wheels and got: Judd Nelson, Prairie Dog, and Electric. From there, we wrote "Eye Lightening"...a touching story about a man on a spirit quest after the lose of his wife. His spirit quest quickly shifts, when he has to save the world from electrified Prairie Dogs...who shoot lightening out of their eyes. Enjoy!! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/6105098

Space Snakes 12/17/2017

Space Snakes This week, the team welcomes Writer/Director Shawn Ashley (2017 Austin Under the Stars Film Festival Winner - Best Director!!) to the show to help us create "Space Snakes". We spun the wheels and got; Jennie Garth, Black Mamba, and Meteor/Alien. From there we created another made-for-TV-movie masterpiece!!! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/6054087

Ice Chimps 12/04/2017

Ice Chimps On this week's episode, the team is joined by Shawn Anderson of The Hall of Very Good Podcast!! Together they sat down and created "Ice Chimps" starring Jonathan Taylor Thomas. This one is an instant classic. Please give it a listen. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/6006789

Attack of the Killer Glowts 11/20/2017

Attack of the Killer Glowts This week the team is joined by Nate Read!! They spin the wheels and get: Andrew Keegan, Goats, and Radioactive. From there, they create "Attack of the Killer Glowts". There's a carnival, toxic spit, and a very flimsy resolution. Another made-for-TV masterpiece. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/5960878

Honeylanche 11/05/2017

Honeylanche On this episode of The PsyPhy Original Podcast, we welcome Nick DeSantis!! He joins us as the wheels spit out: Steven Seagal, Honey Badger, and Landslide. From there, we created "Honeylanche". This episode also includes kamikaze badgers, impenetrable badger suits, and the classic theme song, "Honeyshower of Love". Give it a listen and leave us a review!!! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/5912282

Flare Ratz 10/22/2017

Flare Ratz Don, Kendal, and Lou are joined by Ted Williams of 'Nerd-Dads.com'. Together we created ,"Flare Ratz" starring mid-90's Hip-Hop sensations, Salt-N-Pepa. When Salt and Pepa are attacked by Somalian pirates during a USO show, they that is the worst of the their troubles...until a solar flare causes the mole rats to mutate. Robe Estes and Spinderella also star in another made-for-TV movie masterpiece. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/5864896

StingGay Typhoon 10/08/2017

StingGay Typhoon This week's guest is Brad Willcuts, Professor of Musical Theatre at Michigan State University. Lucky for Brad, the wheel's gifted us: Pauly Shore, Stingray, and Typhoon. From that we wrote another "made-for-TV" masterpiece. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/5818533

WaspQuake 09/24/2017

WaspQuake Jason Michael Snow joins Don, Kendal, and Lou to create "Waspquake". This episode's info was: LeVar Burton, Wasps, and Earthquake. Hear how the team created this made-for-TV masterpiece!! We also had a few surprises this week! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/5770424

Blood Elk 09/09/2017

Blood Elk Debut episode of the PsyPhy Original Podcast. Lou, Kendal, and Don are joined by Ashley FitzSimmons as they write "Blood Elk" in 30 minutes. /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/5723296

PsyPhy Orignal Podcast: Preview 05/27/2017

PsyPhy Orignal Podcast: Preview A rough cut of what you can expect from the upcoming: "PsyPhy Original Podcast". Lou Olsen, Kendal Hartse, and Don Pitsch are joined by a guest and 3 wheels. Each wheel has a purpose: 1) Washed up celebrity, 2) Animal, and 3) Destruction Word. We spin the wheels and from those three things, we write a movie in 30 minutes. The movie is always in the style of bad science fiction. We hope you enjoy. Episodes coming in September! /episode/index/show/psyphypodcast/id/5394755

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