When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power. So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob and Fab would discover the hard way the difference between star power and real power. From...

Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country’s most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls.  The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. Some girls enter for the money, some for...

(Screaming like a howler monkey) OH MY GOD! IT’S THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF WILL & GRACE! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Sean & Eric actually can’t believe they’ve reached the end of the season, and they also can’t believe how much was cut for syndication from the original one-hour version. They talk about powder blue Shetland ponies, The Odd Couple, the magic of Gregory Hines’ monologue, and wonder if this episode painted the show into enough of a corner. Then, they welcome their pal Jim Colucci,...

Pretty Sure I Can Fly is a humorous exploration of things that had never been done, until someone did them. It’s a series of weekly conversations about what it takes to break through the barrier of “impossible” and set new standards for human limitation. Pretty Sure I Can Fly is like going to history class, except your teachers are actor, stuntman, and outlaw radio DJ Johnny Knoxville and long-time This American Life contributor Elna Baker. And each week they bring a new guest to tell you all...

Please take a seat for this week’s Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric get to the bottom of episode 222, “My Best Friend’s Tush.” They talk about the Subway Tush song, Butfford the spokes-puppet, Joan Collins going ham on a taco, and how many takes, ironically, it took Sean to remember the line “you do the talking.” Then, they welcome Rob of Rob & Ellen fame, the hilarious Tom Gallop, to discuss his new chocolate business, his new chocolate podcast, and of course some very funny...

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all burning salads and half-hearted apologies as Sean & Eric review episode 221. They discuss the fantastic guest turns by Orson Bean and Piper Laurie, the epic story of the Future Jack that never was, and just how special it was being in the room when Gregory Hines was in full flight. Then, they welcome a key member of the Will & Grace crew from the pilot to the finale of the reboot, the fabulous Amy Crofoot, who was Deb Messing’s stand-in, but...

Welcome Back Home to Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric try to convert you into a fan of episode 220. They discuss the strange story of babies in the year 2000 named IUMA, the total commitment of guest star Molly Shannon, and learn the present day location of this episode’s music box. Then, they welcome all-around entertainer par excellence Neil Patrick Harris, to talk about what it was like playing Bill twenty-four years ago, and how worried he was that he wasn’t supposed to be there....

Welcome to Will & Grace: After Dark, as Sean & Eric review the only W&G episode ever to be rated TV-14! They discuss how funny Rob and Ellen are in this one, the sole appearance of Will’s service stairwell, and are compelled to note the abundance of breast-based comedy. Then, they welcome the co-writer of this episode, and Nurse Sheila herself, the fabulously funny Laura Kightlinger, to ask her just where this raunchy storyline came from. Much like the Apple Brown Betty that ended...

On each episode of Wondery’s podcast The Big Flop, comedians join host Misha Brown to chronicle one of the biggest pop-culture fails of all time and try to answer the age-old question: who thought THIS was a good idea? Recently The Big Flop looked at The Swan, a horrifying reality TV show where women spent months undergoing physical transformations and then were made to compete in a beauty pageant. This dream opportunity quickly became a viewing nightmare, and unsurprisingly, it all led to...

They say charity begins at home, and this week Sean & Eric put that to the test when they review an episode infamously disliked by cast & crew, “Sweet And Sour Charity.” They talk about the great energy of the A-scene, the genius of the set for Karen’s closet, try to pinpoint exactly where it went awry, and maybe, just maybe, find some things they like about it. Then, they welcome future Spy Kid and former Murphy Brown baby Daryl Sabara to the show to talk about playing Broccoli Boy...

This week on Just Jack & Will, your primary care providers Sean & Eric take episode 217’s temperature and find it feverishly funny! They talk about L.A. rain, Lovespring International, this giant hospital set, Members Only jackets, and much more. Then, they welcome the star of this episode’s most famous moment, and one of the most famous Will & Grace bloopers, Jennifer Elise Cox stops by to run some tests on the pathology of Nurse Trainee Pitman. Ready to get Neiled? Have a...

Join host D’Arcy Carden on a wild ride into the internet’s most interesting and interconnected Wikipedia entries. Each episode will feature D’Arcy’s panel of comedians falling down Wikipedia rabbit holes to discover bizarre and intriguing connections by guessing how famous events and random celebrities are linked. What’s the population of Rio de Janeiro have to do with how many beers Andre the Giant can crush in one sitting? That’s for our panel to figure out. Listen to WikiHole:...

This week on Just Jack & Will, get ex-cited to talk about ex-es as Sean & Eric get back in touch with episode 216. They talk about the very touching A-story, the very funny B-story, and all the other important topics: Stove Top Stuffing, Marlo Thomas, and Peter Gallagher’s eyebrows. Then, they welcome Heartland star Chris Potter to talk about playing Will’s ex-boyfriend, and also tying Eric to a chair in Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years. Chrome, black leather, a shower for six,...

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all blind dates and bad advice as Sean & Eric review 215, “Advise And Resent.” They discuss Eric’s raccoon haunting, piccolo bread flutes, Scottish brogues, and losing your whistle. Then, they welcome Corey Parker, who played the first recurring partner on Will & Grace, to talk about Josh’s motivations and explosions. Got skirt? Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us...

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all location, location, location, as Sean & Eric review “Acting Out,” the first on-location episode of Will & Grace! They discuss hitting your marks while riding a bicycle, the joys of a classic walk-and-talk, the origin of the “Faye Dunaway in a wig cap” line, and talk a whole lot about Tootsie. Then, they welcome the iconic Al Roker to talk about his long history of “as himself” cameos, the real life event that inspired this episode, his work...

This week on Just Jack & Will, lotta dads, lotta daddies as Sean & Eric give a lifetime achievement award to episode 213 of Will & Grace. They talk about having to wait awkwardly for your takeout, sing the theme song to Baretta, and spend plenty of time reminiscing about the legend Sydney Pollack. Then, they welcome a true cult icon, the fabulous Perry King, to talk about playing John Marshall in this episode, and whether he really would go see the Backstreet Boys, but in all...

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all shrinks and 40 winks as Sean & Eric give the treatment to episode 212, “He’s Come Undone.” They discuss kissing Grace, high school Spanish tapes, their identical haircuts, and The More You Know. Then, they welcome this episode’s fabulous guest star, Markus Flanagan, to talk about how you can tell the quality actors on a set, working with Mike Nichols, Jimmy Burrows’ Zen directing style and more. I get Showtime, that’s sex. Have a question...

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a stroke of luck as Sean & Eric review the stimulating “Seeds Of Discontent.” They discuss homemade ice cream, the debut of Nurse Sheila, Grace’s pigtails, Banana Republic cashmere, and the origin of the phrase “macho gazpacho.” Then, they welcome this episode’s delightful guest star, Megyn Price, to talk about Tupperware parties, directing yourself, and the scenes that were cut for “too much chemistry.” Just put the junk in the cup. Have a...

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all teapots and songs in a high key as Sean & Eric appraise the value of 210, “Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy.” They discuss hot spin classes, The Ratings Lady, Antiques (on the) Roadshow, the motion of Eric’s pipes, and the ocean of Jack’s shirts. Then, they welcome stage and screen legend, friend of the hosts and fan of the show, Kristin Chenoweth to discuss Broadway, lip licks, Jimmy Burrows, and her favorite movie of 2023. Win, win win....

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all voiceovers and hangovers as Sean & Eric dip their bottomless breadsticks into 209, “I Never Promised You An Olive Garden.” They discuss picking a word for the year, school bullies, Elvis Costello, and the intricate timing and blocking of a farce sequence. Then, they welcome You and Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley to discuss his first on-screen appearance ever, as Boy #1 in this very episode of Will & Grace! Why are you screaming at...

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric employ a new attitude for a new year as they break down “Terms Of Employment.” They talk about the real workplace training that inspired this story, stage combat, reminisce about just how great Gregory Hines was, and Eric shows off his epic warm-up tongue twister. Then, they welcome character actor extraordinaire Bob Clendenin to talk about shooting multiple takes of the training video, getting a compliment from Jim Burrows, and why it’s not...

This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a Happy Holidays from all of us! Sean & Eric take a festive look at a classic Will & Grace episode, as it becomes clear that Jack has never come out to his mother. They talk about gummy hangovers, their favorite Christmas movies, marvel at the funny and touching script, and are dismayed by how many glasses of wine Will drinks. Then, they welcome acting legend and Jack’s actual mother, Veronica Cartwright, to talk about revisiting this episode,...

This week on Just Jack & Will: Wait. Sorry, that should say “waiter,” this week on Just Jack & Will: Sean & Eric talk waiters and adult videos (not the Merchant-Ivory kind) as they review “To Serve And Disinfect.” They talk about ballet service, smashed noses, and that feeling you get when food or drink on TV looks really, really good. Then, production staple from the start to the end of Will & Grace, Steve “Ball” Sandoval joins them to explain exactly what a production...

This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have breaking news: Will’s lost his job! Karen’s on a budget! They talk about Rush, their choreographed dances, the last ride of Gary Grubbs as Harlin Polk, and just how much money is flying around in this episode. Then, senior writer and later showrunner of Will & Grace, Jeff Greenstein joins them to talk about the original draft of this script, and just how collaborative the writing process was. I guess there’s no arguing with frontier...