Episodes
A new weekly podcast about movies from the four-time 'Movie Trivia Schmoedown' champion. The first title up is a big one: Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight.' Follow 'All My Movies with Dan Murrell' on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 09/22/20
Introducing a new daily podcast from Randy and Jason Sklar: In the first episode of their new daily podcast, Jason and Randy discuss finding a silver lining in social distancing, watching vintage baseball, people who are the happiest about the current crisis, and appropriate and inappropriate pandemic music. Subscribe to Sklarbro Country on it's new feed at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hzMEEGlOsCpauU3e2vapb Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503389898 Anchor:...
Published 03/23/20
Introducing the Shangela Podcast.  You know who has the energy, charisma and rolodex to rock a weekly podcast about entertainment, politics, wellness and the world? Shangela.Andy Cohen — an Emmy-winning producer, author, NEW DAD, and host of Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" — sits down down to talk about his life, legacy, and some extra hot T as my very first guest on “Shangela”!He just received GLAAD's Vito Russo Award as an LGBTQ media professional who has made a significant difference in...
Published 05/29/19
We know you love true crime and think you should check out a great podcast called Murder Minute. It’s great for people who can’t get enough true crime.Subscribe today at the link below and on Himalaya, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The Murder Minute Podcast: it's true crime time.https://link.chtbl.com/murderminuteIt’s from the creators of the Murder Minute app (available on iOS and Android). Get the whole story, minus the chitchat with Murder Minute: your “no frills, all chills” hit of...
Published 05/15/19
Hey Boo!  Welcome to a preview a new podcast from Starburns Audio!Did you just hear that? Drag queen comedian Roz Drezfalez has a spooky new podcast about real ga-ga-ga-GHOSTS! On this preview episode you’ll meet your hostess and hear one of her eeriest personal tales of the paranormal involving a haunted antique Ouija Board purchased in a thrift store. Have you had a real life experience? Subscribe to the show, give a 5 star rating, write your story in the review, and Roz just may read it on...
Published 01/30/19
Enjoy a special preview of Maculate Conception.  Join Abbe and Isaac Feder, as they start on their complicated and emotional quest to start a family.Subscribe to Maculate Conception on Apple Podcasts.
Published 10/15/18
Published 09/04/18
On the Season 1 finale of Whiting Wongs, Dan & Jessica travel to 101 Noodle Express in Alhambra, CA to talk over an authentic Chinese meal. Plus, we discuss what we've learned throughout the season, whether or not we've changed, and in true Whiting Wongs fashion we end up in a heated debate (and arrive at a resolution). Staaaaaay Raaacial!
Published 05/24/18
Dan & Jessica discuss how comedy doesn't age well and shed some light on being a diversity hire, before having a conversation with a scientist with shark experience, Professor Sora Kim! We also discuss diversity in academia, and the nature of intelligence.
Published 05/17/18
This week, we discuss Childish Gambino's "This Is America" video, cultural identity among white Americans, and Jessica states her expectations for her upcoming trip to China. Plus, listener emails about 23andMe, representation on this podcast, and more. Stay tuned at the end for an important Whiting Wongs announcement!
Published 05/10/18
This week, Dan & Jessica go through some listener emails before we get into a heated debate about Matt Groening's response to the Apu controversy. Then, we talk to our guests Dana Han-Klein and Larissa Pruett about biracial identity, stories of stunning racism in the workplace, and more!
Published 05/03/18
In true Whiting Wongs fashion, Dan & Jessica sit down with the goal of reading listener emails and get through a total of three. But, we reveal the process for joke-writing in the Rick & Morty writers' room, listen to a POC actor's experience, and attempt some Scottish phrases. 
Published 04/26/18
This week, we discuss The Simpson's response to Hari Kondabolu's documentary, "The Problem With Apu". Plus, we reveal Jessica's 23andMe results, and finally we reach a poingnant agreement that sheds light on the nature of emotional disagreements about prejudice.
Published 04/12/18
We're joined this week by Sameer Gardezi (Modern Family, Untitled Trevor Noah Project) to talk about Muslim representation in media, the issues with the "good muslim/bad muslim" dichotomy, and more! Plus we talk about Sameer's incredible writers' room initiative Break The Room. Staaaay racial!
Published 04/05/18
With no plans for the episode, Dan and Jessica end up reading and responding to listener emails! We disucss race and the cosplay community, give some career advice to aspiring writers, and talk about the differences between media representation in the US and China.
Published 03/29/18
From HBO's Silicon Valley, the incredible Jimmy O. Yang joins us this week to talk about his experience auditioning as a POC actor, his new book, and more! We read from his audition log, Dan & Jessica brief Jimmy on "Chinese China", and we get into some impressions that will "snowblow offend" everyone. 
Published 03/22/18
We're back! This week, we read a listener email and give advice on navigating gender and power dynamics in the writers' room. Also, a story told to Jessica about writers facing rejection leads us into a discussion about racial scapegoating in entertainment! Welcome back race fans!
Published 03/15/18
This week, our producer Yusong joins us in the studio, and we answer some of his questions about writing and give some advice! We discuss multiple character arcs, our old writing habits (or lack thereof), and more. Plus, we go heavy on the writing metaphors this episode, so get ready to hear about about Jawas, forests, and sh*t. 
Published 03/01/18
This week, a Whiting Wongs debate! Dan & Jessica disagree about receiving listener-submitted scripts, which prompts a larger discussion about how to get something read in the entertainment industry. Plus, we talk about the success of Black Panther.
Published 02/22/18
We're joined by the incredible Jas Waters (This is Us, Hood Adjacent) to talk about drama writing, how writing race neutral doesn't necessarily benifit POC characters, and more! Plus we read listener emails and talk about the priviledge and responsibility that comes with being a showrunner.
Published 02/15/18
This week, we're joined by Dante Basco! We talk about his experiences playing Prince Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender and Rufio in Hook, and revisit the idea of appreciate vs. appropration. Plus, Dante reveals his goals of encouraging the next generation of asian creatives, and what it's like auditioning as a POC. 
Published 02/08/18
Dan & Jessica describe the entire process of landing a writing job, and discuss the different skills showrunners look for when hiring writers. Plus, we talk about our early careers, and then Dan riffs a spec script called "Chinese China".
Published 02/01/18
This week, Dan & Jessica read and respond to listener emails, one about gender and one about sex workers. Plus, a story about writing a gender neutral script and the role of casting directors, before the podcast completely devolves into an intense argument about sharks. 
Published 01/25/18
Andrew Ti (Yo, Is This Racist?) and Ify Nwadiwe (@midnight) join us talk to us about the question "where are you from", different reasons to learn Japanese, and the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. Also, we discuss who really benefits from racism between minority groups. 
Published 01/18/18