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Expert Shmexpert

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -

Join Aussie comedian, Jess Fuchs, as she talks with a different "expert" each episode to learn about obscure and niche topics. From lesbian YouTube culture to pranks, Jess and her shmexpert will fill your earbuds each Wednesday and ensure you walk away having learned slightly more than you already know.

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Episodes

"I Didn't Get Put In The Grate" - Marching Band, Kelsey Harper

February 05, 2020 18:16 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MB

Absolutely frothing to be in the marching band limelight, Kelsey learned one of the largest and heaviest instruments during college...yes, you got the right, she hadn't played the instrument before but knew she had to be on that field amongst 400 other musicians. Sure, she might have been late to the band game, but she sure did make up for it by throwing herself into the culture, the lifestyle and the oversized uniform! Sit back and relax, listening to the melodic stories from comedian, musi...

"Wollf Gang: My Whole Heart" - Accutane User, Ari Durnell

January 29, 2020 16:59 - 48 minutes - 88 MB

What was intended to be a fun, light and informative skincare episode quickly turned into a therapy session with a deep exploration into the various physical issues that rule Ari Durnells existence. From a heart condition to PCOS, Ari is riddled with problems. On forced bed rest due to her weak Accutain ankles, the powerful drug is coursing through her body and inspiring Ari to overshare about  her ongoing struggles. Lay back, try to relax (despite all of Ari's issues) and let us take you, q...

"Number 5: Costumes That Make Gay Men Cry" - Musical Protégée, Matt Matney

January 22, 2020 20:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

A child protégée gracing the biggest stages across Branson, MO, Matt Matney is an aficionado when it comes to musicals - the culture, history and glamour that defines Broadway. Having spent his life living, breathing and performing, he is the only person we can trust to discuss musicals, more specifically female driven Broadway shows. Make no mistake, Matt has made a list and is checking it twice as he determines and defines what constitutes a powerful and iconic female driven musical.   Ma...

"And...That Is Just Kinda A Prank" - Prankster, Isabel Stanish

January 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Izzy joins Jess in the studio (her bed) to discuss how to live your best prankster life. With all of her on-air pranks going just a little wrong, Izzy is forced to improvise, revealing her true talents as the prank master. From using life-size cut outs to cleaning a skylight,  ol' fashion phone calls to utilizing the element of surprise, Izzy dissects her come up as a prankster and the moments and techniques that solidified her as the best in the biz. Sit down Ashton Kutcher, there's a new p...

"She’s Like A Bull, Don’t Hold Any Red Rags Up" - Raising Jess Fuchs, Parents Peter and Suzanne & Siblings Talia and JJ

January 08, 2020 20:41 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MB

Celebrating her return to the U S of A, this weeks episode is a round table featuring Jess's closest family members: parents, Peter and Suzanne, and siblings, Talia and JJ. Her younger brother, JJ, complains about cleanliness, older sister, Talia, shrieks about Jess being fucking annoying, father, Peter, discusses his approach to punishment and mum, Suzanne, refuses to lock a single topic down, all the while the word ‘naughty’ is used simply too many times. Airing their grievances under the ...

"Pretty Women Having A Go" - Australian Pop Music Aficionado, Nick White

December 18, 2019 21:00 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MB

Comedian and music aficionado Nick White is the ultimate Aussie pop music expert. With his fav decade, and arguably the hottest time period in Australian pop music history spanning from 2000 - 2010, Nick is celebrating the hits that defined the early aughts, lifting the curtain behind the talent that dominated the era.  You may have heard of the The Veronicas, but Nick is here to expand your taste in Australian pop music, rehashing the hits, history and hilarity that was Australian pop cultu...

"Somewhere In The Middle" - Comedian & Texan, Kate Robards

December 11, 2019 21:42 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

The perfect Texan to explain the ups and downs of bayou life is comedian and TX native, Kate Robards. From humble beginnings, Kate spent her childhood fibbing as to the whereabouts of her father and being booed off stage at her high school. She then become a homeowner-by-proxy, aka she married a rich man, something that has since been undone. A freshly single (and ready to mingle) youthful divorcee, Kate is based in NYC, and took a moment out of her busy schedule to explain growing up in the ...

"Big Dick Dudley" - Amateur Historian, Kiana Cole P2

November 27, 2019 21:34 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MB

To celebrate Thanksgiving 2k19, Jess invited resident history buff and American sweetheart, Kiana Cole to spill the tea on U.S. history, covering the 1600, 1700 and 1800's like you've never heard it before. The most organized guest that has ever graced the pod, Kiana is breaking down the facts, figures and figures (get it? like, numbers and people) for Jess, who, you know, is confused, titilated and brash from start to finish.

"Big Dick Dudley" - Amateur Historian, Kiana Cole P1

November 27, 2019 21:33 - 39 minutes - 71.8 MB

To celebrate Thanksgiving 2k19, Jess invited resident history buff and American sweetheart, Kiana Cole to spill the tea on U.S. history, covering the 1600, 1700 and 1800's like you've never heard it before. The most organized guest that has ever graced the pod, Kiana is breaking down the facts, figures and figures (get it? like, numbers and people) for Jess, who, you know, is confused, titilated and brash from start to finish. 

"Comparison Culture" - Anti-Instagram, Gina Scafide

November 20, 2019 22:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Anti-Instagram and incomprehensibly obsessed with her mother, Gina Scafide is here to drag the most popular social media platform. Reflecting on her decision to unplug, railing against gram culture and offering some best practices,  whilst everyones lives are so #online, Gina unplugged and is here to talk about how she is #thriving. 

"Specific To Me" - Lesbian YouTuber, Amy Ordman

November 13, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

Amy Ordman (@AmyOrdman) takes over Expert Shmexpert and teaches Jess everything about being a lesbian YouTuber. Old friends from high school, the two gab about being popular in HS, Jess ruining her coming out story and dive into the intimate secrets of Amy's world.  Check out Amy in all her glory: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmyOrdman https://www.instagram.com/amyordman/?hl=en https://twitter.com/amyordman https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-straight/id1476723514?i=10004473795...

Expert Shmexpert Trailer

November 11, 2019 19:02 - 1 minute - 1.57 MB

Welcome to Expert Shmexpert! Hosted by Aussie comedian, Jess Fuchs, each episode will take you on a hilarious and (sometimes) educational journey. 

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