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Ernest Goes to Podcast

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 55 ratings

The podcast that examines American icon Ernest P. Worrell on a level that was neither anticipated nor wanted. Produced by Paganomation.

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Episodes

25 - Ernest and Critics

June 09, 2022 20:01 - 2 hours - 164 MB

In this episode, we boldly plunge into that most terrifying of depths: the critical reception of Ernest. Will Ernest remain an ad forever? Will he ruin Christmas instead of saving it? Is there any redemption for our hero? Join Erin and David as they track the cultural response to Ernest throughout his rollercoaster of an era. In this episode: Pre-order the IOBE documentary! Going viral in the ‘80s - The phenomenon of Ad Ernest Ernest coverage on the CBS Evening News Dec 06, 1985...

24B - Even More Merchandising

October 29, 2021 20:10 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

But wait, there’s more! In this extra, we’re doubling our offer with additional “Ernest merchandise” discussion—our wish list items, fan-made merch, a rare Ernesto obscurity, and more of that KnoWhutImean News that you’re so jealously fond of. Call now, KnoWhutImean? In this extra: We’re back and in a whole new world! David is directing a documentary: The Importance of Being Ernest Stay updated on the film by signing up at beingernestfilm.com What counts as merch?  Ernest P. W...

24 - Ernest and Merchandising

February 04, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Be the first one on your block to own "Ernest and Merchandising!" Featuring Erin and David discovering Ernest T-shirts, dishware, cassette tapes, toys, paper goods, and hazardous materials! Buy me, Vern! In this episode: A deep dive into the merchandising of our beloved American icon Life-giving souvenirs like: BIG FUN cup! Taco cup! Far-Go Herbicide Cup! Ernest Piggy Bank! “Ernest Goes to Camp” Read-Along Cassette! “Talk Stupid to Me” Answering Machine Cassette! Face Ring...

23B - Even More Unmade Ernest Movies

August 16, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

In this extra, our minds grow richer with the Ernest movie pitches of gentle listeners, Ernest's cinema successors continue his peculiar legacy of optimism, we receive a mind-blowing free gift, and much more! In this extra: Dora and the Lost City of Gold (CERTIFIED FRESH) RocketMan = Ernest Spaced Out? The suspiciously-named Fred Z. Randall LOADS of Ernest movie pitches from those that love him We’re talking Muppets We’re talking time travel We’re talking murder mansions GH...

23 - The Unmade Ernest Movies

May 22, 2019 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

We've pored over every Ernest film they ever made—but what about the ones they didn't? Erin, David, and Dan unearth a treasure trove of unmade Ernest pitches, buried deep in an ocean of untapped potential. And the race is on! In this episode: Know the Artist: Interview with Coke Sams (web archive link) Lair of Lost Films blog: Unproduced Ernest Films Ernest the Pirate = Pirates of the Plain (trailer) Ernest/Dr. Otto and the Song of Tarantula Women  Ernest in Paradise Ernest a...

22B - Even More Analogues

November 13, 2018 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

In this "Analogues" extra, Erin and David pick up a few more Ernest Analogues while discussing life, death, dignity, and legacy. In this extra: Even more Ernest Podcasts! Hey Vern, It’s a Podcast! The Importance of Seeing Ernest Ernest Roulette John Cena, Jackie Chan and Charlie Chaplin Steve Irwin is still great Steve Irwin commercials Pentax Toyota ESPN Quarantine Weird Al in UHF and Beakman? Gremlins 2, and other Ernest-y films Freaked - 90′s hell? Columbo Goes to...

22 - Ernest Analogues, Part 2

September 14, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

In Part 2 of Ernest Analogues, our parade of Ernest's spiritual relatives careens through the 1990s, and crashes into the modern day in an explosion of Mr. Beans, Urkels, Madeas, and many more Worrell correlates. In this episode: In case you missed Part 1. Wallace and Gromit Bulk and Skull  Power Play: Rangers Go Shakespearean (article) Larry the Cable Guy Mr. Bean Rowan Atkinson Talks About Mr. Bean Mr. Bean: The Animated Series Steve Urkel Family Matters Reunion Family...

21 - Ernest Analogues, Part 1

September 10, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

No one compares to Ernest! And yet, we spent so much time comparing Ernest's cultural counterparts that we need 2 episodes to do it. From the dawn of moving pictures to the 80s, part 1 stirs up a pot of Chaplin, Pee-wee, Bill and Ted, and loads more. In this episode: What is an Ernest Analogue? Can’t we stop talking about Ernest? (No) Charlie Chaplin’s timeless “the Tramp” Daffy Duck and Duck Amuck Ernest T. Bass - coincidence?! Jim Varney almost played Stan Laurel in The New...

20B - Even More Love

February 07, 2018 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

We delve deeper into the undeniable chemistry between Ernest and Nurse St. Cloud, and experience the haunting love calls of Ernest in daily life. Also: a listener's tale of young love is Trollo'd, and the first annual Ernest Day finally happens. In this extra:  Jim Varney on The Comedy Shop (Hulu link)   Ernest Goes to Denmark  Trafalgamor on Mystery Science Theater 3000???  More on Nurse St. Cloud, Ernest’s perfect match  Listener mail: Ernest date  Ernest Day 2017 held at M...

20 - Ernest and Love

April 25, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

Light some candles and turn up the Kenny G—Erin, David, and Dan look into their hearts to find Ernest's ultimate love match. In this episode: LOVE From Camp to Army: The Ernest Date-ability Index A hard look at every Ernest love interest. WHO is queen? Ernest Goes to Camp - Nurse St. Cloud? Ernest Goes to Jail - Charlotte Sparrow? Ernest Goes to School - Ms. Flugal? Slam Dunk Ernest - Erma Terradiddle? Ernest Goes to Africa - Rene Loomis? Ernest in the Army - Cindy Swanson...

19B - The Ernest Fan Club

April 10, 2017 18:30 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MB

Hop in the DeLorean, Vern! Erin and David travel back in time to join the Ernest Fan Club and explore its many offerings, including life-giving Ernest merchandise and the KnoWhutImean News. In this extra: The Book of Knowledge and The Book of Knawledge The Ernest Fan Club Catalog! All the Ernest things! 60-dollar VHS tapes The KnoWhutImean News “True” stories Learn It or Burn It - Backyard BBQ with Ernest The Ernest fact sheet! With facts? Ernest’s wife, Edna P. Worrell Er...

19 - Hey Vern, It's Books!

March 15, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Ever wonder what it’d be like if Ernest collected his years of expertise and in book form? Wonder no more, as we make our way through TWO tomes of wisdom from the Worrell inkwell: “It’s the Ernest P. Worrell Book of Knawledge” and “Ask Ernest.” In this episode: Ask Ernest It’s the Ernest P. Worrell Book of Knawledge  The compiled wit and wisdom of Ernest Ernest’s puzzling author biography (he’s a registered nurse? ???) Fake History Fake Facts Real history? Real facts??? The...

18B - 10,000 More Dollars and More Jim Varney

February 15, 2017 17:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

More on "Win $10,000," classic Ernest Ads, and our road trip to Jim Varney Land in this extra. In this extra: Making peace with “Win $10,000″ The Ernest Film Festival (on YouTube) Ernest Ads on the Purity Website Our trip to Kentucky - the Jim Varney tour The Misadventures of Bubba (on YouTube) ★ Support this podcast ★

18 - The Jim Varney Edition (with Justin Lloyd)

December 08, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

For this Jim Varney edition, Erin and David are joined by special guest Justin Lloyd, nephew and biographer of the man behind the icon. This one's all about Jim Varney—DeLoreans, guns, jewelry, and more. In this episode: Keepin’ the Varney legacy alive Justin on writing “The Importance of Being Ernest: The Life of Actor Jim Varney” The craziest resume the William Morris agency ever received Notorious DeLoreans: The eclectic interests of Jim Varney Slash, don’t stab - life less...

17 - Win $10,000 / Ad Redux

November 30, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

It's the counting contest that will put you in the padded party room! Erin and David revisit their ol' buddy Ad Ernest and his diabolical "Win $10,000" challenge. In this episode: Win $10,000, the most infuriating contest ever concocted You have to count hundreds of Vern. Literally hundreds. Did anyone win this? Revisiting Ad Ernest Ad Ernest may, in fact, be Dr. Otto Christmas Ernest ads re-warm the heart The best Ernest ad outtakes Hey, Jim Varney is pretty great ★ Sup...

16B - Even More Dr. Otto

November 10, 2016 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

This Dr. Otto extra poses tough questions: Is Ernest really a mad scientist with a hand growing out of his head? Are there any behind-the-scenes morsels we can gobble up? Is Jackie Welch the best? We'll ponder all of these and answer at least one! In this extra: Behind-the-scenesy Dr. Otto morsels! Poster, script page, storyboard! “The plot is strange, and only mildly existing” - IMDB reviews of Dr. Otto! This unbelievably ‘80s Hawaiian Punch ad This passive-aggressive article ...

16 - Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

September 06, 2016 16:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

As we reach the bottom of the Ernest film well, Erin, David, and Jessica fall under Dr. Otto's spell. Come along if you dare, and try to tell: Is this '80s heaven, or '80s hell? In this episode: (The answer is heaven, this movie is incredible) Ernest is in this, so we must discuss it Who (or what) is Dr. Otto von Schnick Ick Ick? Lance Sterling: the Upper Class Ernest? How to destroy the economy with a giant magnet The Changing Coffin This is essentially a horror movie Wome...

15B - Even More Army

July 01, 2016 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Still coming to terms with the final Ernest movie. We investigate Ben-Ali's soap opera acting, puzzle over where Ernest's magnetic draw to the army fits into the Ernest multiverse, and have long delayed realizations about what KNOWHUTIMEAN™ means. In this extra: Ernest’s protégé, Ben-Ali (Christo Davids), charmingly pitches a product while wearing a vest The African soap opera we might get mildly addicted to, 7de Laan When other characters say KNOWHUTIMEAN™  Ernest…actually fit...

15 - Ernest in the Army

May 27, 2016 00:30 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Ernest joins the Army Reserves, vomits gummies, teams up with two Bens, and fulfills his destiny as the Great American Warrior of prophecy in "Ernest in the Army". Join us as we hold back tears and salute our good buddy in his final film. In this episode: Did we get the right movie??? Ernest, hero of prophecy Ernest’s BFF Ben Kovsky - Hi, Mr. Director! So many Ernest Rides Again parellels “I was a camp counselor once” - The Ernest Multiverse Vomiting a Haribo nightmare Ben A...

14B - Even More Africa

April 13, 2016 18:00 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

Erin and David ride a golf cart deeper into the heart of Ernest Goes to Africa, as Ernest's late puberty is examined and the mysterious past of Ernest's other half—Rene—comes to heavenly light. Also: other things! In this extra: Rene = Linda Kash = the Philadelphia Cream Cheese Angel! Philly Angel Ads: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Der Himmel über Ernest: Philly Angel and Ernest are meant to be Please write Ernest fanfiction The relentless abuse of Bazu Internet Textphone American dubbi...

14 - Ernest Goes to Africa

March 15, 2016 17:00 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Harem girls, British golfers, Indian palaces—it must be Africa! Erin, David and Dan get swept up in the romance of Ernest Goes to Africa, as Ernest and his lady love Rene flee from international jewel thieves (just like in that Illinois Smith movie). In this episode: The romantic comedy of the Ernest movies A dizzying assortment of antagonists Ernest’s unforgivable yo-yo murder Rene - the female Ernest? Who works for who??? Auntie Nelda: Still amazing Prince Kazim is disgust...

13B - Even More Slam Dunk Ernest

March 02, 2016 04:59 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Erin and David visit the locker room and strip down Slam Dunk Ernest some more! We bond over the subliminal messages, Quincy's brutal insults, loving Dr. Love, explore Barry's role as an Ernest middleman, and check out some Ernest fanfiction. In this extra: Subliminal messages in advertising, and Slam Dunk Ernest Quincy’s brutal dad insults Lovin’ Dr. Love TJ posing as a female pro basketball player in Juwanna Mann (this is a real movie) Barry and other Ernest Middlemen Ernes...

13 - Slam Dunk Ernest

January 27, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Erin, David, and special guest Cindy take a utopian flight through an unexpected religious allegory—featuring Ernie Ali Worrell, the Archangel of Basketball Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, demonic sports scout Zamiel Moloch, and GOD. This is SLAM DUNK ERNEST. In this episode: Basketball team + Ernest = Cleaning company????????? Is the Clean Sweep team racist re: Ernest? Utopian Flights, the ugliest living shoes ever created Erma, the most overtly sexual straight-up love interest Devilish...

12B - Even More Your World as I See It

January 14, 2016 19:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MB

We continue unraveling the tangled (and possibly sinister) ball of yarn that is Your World as I See It! Bunny's ad career, Coy's possible origins, and Ernest's videogame potential are discussed as we plummet deeper into the bowels of Ernest P. World. In this episode: What IS this??????????????????????????????????? Thanks to Phil Toms for Astor music! Ernest’s non-existent PC adventure game Rice Article on Bunny Jeanette Bunny Jeannette shills for John L. Sullivan Coy = old s...

12 - Your World as I See It

December 31, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Gain some culture with the long-suffering Astor Clement in "Your World as I See It". Erin, David, and special guest Valerie discuss Ernest's questionable family in terms even common persons like you can understand. But seriously—what IS this? In this episode: What IS this? A sitcom pitch? Bumpers?? Ernest’s over-educated alter-ego, Astor Clement Coy and Bunny Jeannette: Ernest’s…siblings. Parents? Somethings?? Ernest’s undeniable Dyslexia Is Astor Clement a self-hating Worrell...

11B - Even More School

December 08, 2015 22:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Grab a number 2 pencil for some "Ernest Goes to School" extra credit! We discuss what the world looks like through Ernest goggles, tear-jerking meatloaf servers, Ernest's programming/irreparable brain damage, and some Worrell Halloween action. In this extra: Ernest the Semi-reliable Narrator? David’s favorite character, the kindly lunchroom man What smart people order for lunch Robo-Ernest? Why? Ernest’s irreparable brain damage Ernest P. Worrell Halloween action ★ Support...

11 - Ernest Goes to School

November 12, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Go Muskrats! Ernest goes to school—with the aid of the world's first subatomic brain accelerator. Erin, David, and special guest Lauren cover all the major subjects: Nazi allusions, maniacal scientists, football glory, and what it means to be SMART. In this episode: Ernest the 45-year-old schoolboy Gerta and Bobby’s dubiously Germanic mad science lab Axwell, hater of schools and joy Ernest’s first legit love interest, Ms. Flugal! “Smart” Ernest’s mad ego trip The BIG TEST TH...

10B - Even More Rides Again (and Cosplay)

October 16, 2015 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Our hillside cannon trip continues with an "Ernest Rides Again" extra! We read listeners' sad Ernest theater experiences and lament Ernest's unmade alien encounter scripts (for real). Also, Erin cosplays Ernest at NYCC '15, to the confusion of many. In this extra: Jim Varney talks “Ernest Rides Again” and “Water Babies” Is “Ernest Rides Again” underrated? “Ernest Spaced Out” never happened (WHY?) Why Elvis = Masculinity Erin’s Ernest P. Worrell cosplay adventure ★ Support t...

10 - Ernest Rides Again

October 05, 2015 19:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Hop on your Revolutionary War cannon and ride down the mountain with us as we tackle "Ernest Rides Again"! Erin, David, and special guest Alisa discuss Indiana Worrell's drifter tendencies, Dr. Abner "Vern" Melon, the REAL Crown Jewels, and more. In this episode: It’s not a western Indiana Ernest and the Truth About the Crown Jewels of England Dr. Abner Melon = Vern? Is Ernest OK? MI6 in an Ernest movie Ernest’s indestructible head ★ Support this podcast ★

09B - Even More Scared Stupid

September 24, 2015 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this "Ernest Scared Stupid" extra, we take a look at The Art of the Title, a celebrity news writer goes swoony for Varney, Ernest gets stereotyped again, and we get presents. In this extra: Barbara Laszewski talks to Art of the Title “Look Vern, It’s Jim Varney” writer falls in L-U-V Misconceptions about Ernest - Is he a redneck? Kenny knows the names of Ernest’s various personalities??? Christmas come early: An Ernesty Gift of the Magi ★ Support this podcast ★

09 - Ernest Scared Stupid

September 16, 2015 17:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Ernest Scared Stupid BLEW OUR MINDS. Erin, David, and special guest Nelson ride an emotional roller coaster of earth shattering revelations. Ernest's contradictory genius, parallels with Back to the Future, steampunk Eartha Kitt—it's all too much. In this episode: Art of the title: Barbara Laszewski Ernest IS A GENIUS. How is he stupid? Steampunk Eartha Kitt Worrell prejudice in the backwards town of Briarville Back to the Future - Doc Brown parallels Genius + southern accent...

08B - Even More Jail

September 04, 2015 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MB

Get polarized with this new "Ernest Goes to Jail" Extra! We talk more about Felix, the parallels between Ernest and James Bond, Bruce Arntson's musical contributions, and Jim Varney's comically oversized hands. In this extra: Jim Varney “Jail” interview Ernest and James Bond: the parallels Secret Agent Ernest Jim Varney has hands like the “Clerks” cartoon The song stylings of Bruce Arntson Mr. Pendlesmythe: is terrible ★ Support this podcast ★

08 - Ernest Goes To Jail

August 28, 2015 15:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Ernest quite literally falls on the wrong side of the law, but don't worry—he can fly! Erin, David, and special guest Chris navigate "Ernest Goes to Jail" and meet Ernest's evil twin, his new not-quite love interest, and of course RIMSHOT! In this episode: Thank you, How Did This Get Made Evil Ernest: NASH. Is Ernest’s not-quite-love-interest kinda into him? Not…quite? Jury Duty: THE PEN SCENE Ernest literally cannot die. Ernest’s conjugal visit - WHAT WHAT WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...

07B - Even More Family Album

August 20, 2015 17:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this Ernest Extra, all of our "Hey Vern, It's My Family Album" questions are answered! And then we ask new ones. Just how tangled are the Worrell family tree branches, and how has Ernest progressed as a character? In this episode: Jim Varney’s Weird Talking Guy = Walter Brennan Erin wants to meet a Billy Boogie Ernest to the Future This bewildering photo labeled ‘The Worrell Family’ Tracking the winding path of a reused joke Ernest the Supporting Character to Ernest the Le...

07 - Hey Vern, It's My Family Album

August 13, 2015 21:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

At long last, Erin and David leaf through the tattered pages of Ernest's family album. Give your weird uncle a hug and gyrate with your carnie cousin as we parse the genealogical fever dream that is "Hey Vern... It's My Family Album"! BOOGIE. In this episode: This is the Jim Varney-est Ernest installment ever Davy Worrell: A great bunch of guys Lloyd Worrell: He’s going to work on you psychologically Great Verns throughout history Ace Worrell’s upsetting visual aids Billy Boo...

06B - Hey Vern, It's Toys!

August 05, 2015 18:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

It's Ernest Extra time once again! Erin and David discuss subconscious reactions to Ernest, musical rimshots, Woody as a poppet of negativity, and welcome the talking 16" Ernest P. Worrell doll into the fold. (Thanks, Kenner.) In this extra: Wrapping up “Hey Vern It’s Ernest” Musical rimshots Woody the Poppet of Negativity Subconscious reactions to Ernest Jim Varney, walking encyclopedia The amazing 1989 16″ Talking Ernest Doll from Kenner ★ Support this podcast ★

06 - Hey Vern, It's Ernest! Disc 2

July 28, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Hey Vern, it's Disc 2! Erin, David and special guest Tom gleefully examine the second half of "Hey Vern, It's Ernest!" Where is Baby Ernest's daddy now? What is the true nature of Ernest's Groundhog Day existence? Break your brain on that and more. In this episode: Jim Henson’s violent coffee ads starring violent proto-Kermit Jim Varney talks about “softer, gentler” Ernest Theme song lyric breakdown. So we can know what he means. Multiple Ernests in multiple timelines, forever ...

05 - Hey Vern, It's Ernest! Disc 1

June 26, 2015 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Hey Vern, it's Ernest's very own Saturday morning TV series! Join Erin, David and special guest Matt as they wander through Disc 1 of the Emmy Award-winning, stream-of-consciousness, late '80s absurdist comedy extravaganzo! In this episode: What is this again?? The players - Ernest and his bizarre neighborhood This theme song is just sounds. Just sounds. Is Dr. Otto an alien? Is Auntie Nelda actually anyone’s auntie?  Earl the Barber - Is he ok? The dark tragicomedy that is ...

04C - Birthday Extra

June 15, 2015 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

Happy Birthday, Jim Varney! To commemorate the occasion, Erin and David discuss Ernest's illuminating home movies from "Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special", as well as two news segments (and one sing-along) featuring Jim Varney himself. In this birthday: The Disneyland 35th Anniversary Special  Ernest’s parentage Pop Worrell Little Ernest’s Disneyland Trauma Memories Jim Varney performing Hamlet Jim Varney interviewed by Joan Lunden MAKE A FACE! ★ Support this podcast ...

04B - Even More Splash Mountain

June 11, 2015 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Somehow, we’ve got more to say about Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain. In this Extra: Skip Binkman’s Clipboard Why Ernest??? When Ernest is Jim Varney The Splash Mountain players The story of Ralph Story ★ Support this podcast ★

04 - Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain

June 03, 2015 18:45 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

What do 1940s films, daredevil training, and Skip Binkman have in common? Erin and David lose their minds to the flume-zooming extravaganzo that is "Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain", as the unbreakable Ernest becomes America's first Splashtronaut. In this installment: Ernest Goes to Splash Mountain! Thanks, YouTube Ad Ernest the film star? Vern’s Daredevil Training Facility The Sad Life of Skip Binkman CAMERON CHRONOMEYER Ernest looking for action in all the wrong places Cran...

03B - Even More Christmas

May 27, 2015 18:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Ernest Extra #3 is here with even more festive musings on Ernest Saves Christmas! In this installment, Erin and David puzzle over: Ad Ernest and his movie promos Christmas photos! Malapropisms!!! Singing snake men Jim Varney’s impeccable timing Ernest Saves Christmas reviews adamthewoo’s Christmas locations video ★ Support this podcast ★

03 - Ernest Saves Christmas

May 19, 2015 17:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Hohoho, Vern! Sleighbells ring as Erin, David, and special guest Alisa go deep into the festive bowels of this holiday classic! We discuss some earth-shattering revelations about Ernest and Vern’s storied past, Ernest’s partner in crime Harmony Star, Ernest's magical future, and more: The magical realism of Santa Ernest + Harmony = win Actor Ernest! The Astor Clement Con Auntie Nelda’s Guilt Trip (coming soon to Disneyland) Ernest  = Doctor Who??? Ernest P. Worrell, mythical i...

02B - Even More Camp

May 06, 2015 15:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this mini episode, we uncover the truth about petrocite, come to startling revelations about animals in the Ernestverse, and delve into the Ernest Goes to Camp storybook on cassette. Because we’re adults. This time: Antici…pation The deeper implications of Pokey the Turtle Apparently a Coke machine fell on JRC PETROCITE! (It’s important to the space industry) Ernest Goes to Camp, as told by Ernest P. Worrell himself ★ Support this podcast ★

02 - Ernest Goes to Camp

April 30, 2015 17:30 - 1 hour - 78.1 MB

Ernest makes his triumphant first leap onto the big screen in Ernest Goes to Camp! Join Erin, David, and special guest Dan as they puzzle over: Cartoons vs. reality (BLOOD!!!) Ernest’s bedroom Ernest in Vietnam???????????????????????? Why Mr. Tipton is such a jerk and more ★ Support this podcast ★

01B - Ernest Extra #1

April 28, 2015 17:00 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB

In our first bite-sized "Ernest Extra" episode, we thank new listeners, read a tidbit about the origin of the name "Worrell" and discuss even more ads and outtakes. In this mini-episode: Thank you for listening! Thank. The origin of “Worrell” The Importance of Being Ernest Super old pink-shirted Ernest ad Jim Varney’s unenthusiastic Ernest [x] Ernest P. Worrell, badge-wearing shill Ernest’s drunk driving PSA ★ Support this podcast ★

01 - America's Pitchman Jim Varney

April 22, 2015 19:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

We begin our loving journey into the abyss of overthinking Ernest P. Worrell. This week, laugh and scratch your head with us over the TV spots that started it all. In this episode: What? Why even? WHO is Ernest? WHAT is Ernest? What? Remember all those commercials? No? It’s ok, we’ll remind you. The craft of Ernest TV spots Who is Vern? ????? ????????????????????? Question mark??? Ernest’s wife Edna Ernest bloopers are hilarious *electrocution* *scream* Etc. ★ Support t...

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