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Feliz Navipod

166 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 120 ratings

Tony Thaxton (formerly of the band, Motion City Soundtrack) and his co-host Todd Cooper, try make it feel like Christmas every day, but it constantly gets derailed. That won't stop them from singing.

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Episodes

Dan Konopka

May 27, 2015 05:43 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

This week, we have the drummer of Ok Go, Dan Konopka! Dan finally clears up what dj’s actually do, discusses some of the logistics of an Ok Go video shoot, one of the greatest days of Tony’s life, and being a father of a child when there’s a new Star Wars movie coming. (a few audio issues on this one, our apologies!)

ENCORE: Big Bird, Oscar The Grouch, Caroll Spinney, and Dave LaMattina

May 06, 2015 05:30 - 26 minutes - 25.8 MB

Reposting one of our favorite episodes for the release of the new I Am Big Bird documentary.

Jenna Busch

April 29, 2015 05:30 - 57 minutes - 54.1 MB

Host/writer/sci-fi lover, Jenna Busch (Most Craved, Cocktails with Stan, Legion of Leia) stops by this week.  Sorry Star Wars haters, she and Tony get into lots of Star Wars talk again. Plus, the appropriate amount of Christmas talk.  She even introduces Tony to a new Christmas classic!

Alex Robinson and Pete The Retailer, Episode III

April 22, 2015 05:30 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Alex Robinson and Pete The Retailer of the Star Wars Minute and Alphabeatical podcasts return to the show for a threepeat.  Lots of Star Wars talk, Beatles talk, and of course a little Christmas talk.  This one is heavy on the nerd topics.  Plus, a little Beatles trivia!

Nick Diener and Jonathan Diener of The Swellers

April 15, 2015 05:30 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

Nick Diener and Jonathan Diener of The Swellers are on the show this week!  Tony caught up with his old touring pals while playing their final show in Los Angeles.

Daniel Van Kirk

April 08, 2015 05:30 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

Comedian Daniel Van Kirk (Sklarbro County, Hindsight Podcast, Doug Loves Movies) drops by this week. He loves Christmas. Hates sunrises.

Jesse Johnson and Brian Diaz

March 18, 2015 05:30 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Old friends, Jesse Johnson (Motion City Soundtrack) and Brian Diaz (1800 Miles To Nowhere) stop by this week. Warning: may contain the worst Terrible Christmas Song ever!

Todd Cooper

March 11, 2015 05:14 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

It's Feliz NaviTodd! Tony's U Two Talkin' U2 To Me Too? Yes. co-host, Todd Cooper, stops by for his first solo visit to the show.

Tony Thaxton

March 04, 2015 03:03 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MB

It's just Tony and Rigby this week, so Tony takes to Twitter to answer some questions!

Mike Henry

February 25, 2015 07:10 - 55 minutes - 52.3 MB

Hey! It's comedy writer, Mike Henry!  Hear about Mike's upcoming podcast, his musical history, and..beef dunkies.

Christophe Zajac-Denek

February 18, 2015 05:46 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Little person actor, stuntman, drummer, and old friend of Tony’s, Christophe Zajac-Denek is on the show this week.  Ever wonder what it might be like as a little person, especially during the Christmas season?  Christophe is here to fill you in!

Will Noon

February 11, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

He plays drums in Fun.  He plays drums for Allison Weiss.  He's Will Noon, and he's on the show this week!

Matt Gourley

February 04, 2015 05:40 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MB

Fellow Christmas enthusiast, Matt Gourley (Superego, I Was There Too, James Bonding) drops by this week! Non-nerds be warned...Star Wars talk is back!

De'Mar Hamilton

January 28, 2015 06:33 - 56 minutes - 53 MB

Drummer of the Plain White T's and Tony's old touring buddy, De"Mar Hamilton drops by this week!

Kate Micucci and Cat Solen

January 21, 2015 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Kate Micucci (Garfunkel and Oates) and director, Cat Solen drop by this week.  Topics include but are not limited to: Christmas, Frozen, cookies, and their new video with Tony, “Puppets Understand”!

Jonah Bayer

January 14, 2015 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

He's a writer.  He's a musician (United Nations).  He's a podcaster (Going Off Track).  He's a proud brother. He's Jonah Bayer!

The Feliz Navipod Christmas Eve Spectacular!

December 24, 2014 04:10 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Ben Acker, Sam Brown, Dave Kloc, Todd Cooper, and Christina Johns are all here for the second annual Feliz Navipod Christmas Eve Spectacular!

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon

December 17, 2014 07:18 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

This week we have Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) and Emily Gordon (The Meltdown)! They're married!  They discuss their Christmas traditions, and Kumail tells us about the "Pakistani Christmas", Eid.  It is a fun AND fascinating listen!

Chris Farren

December 10, 2014 08:12 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

This week we have musician, Chris Farren!  He just put out an all original Christmas album!  BUY IT!  (Word of warning: a few Skype issues caused some audio wackiness early on. Stick with it. It gets better!)

The Matches

December 03, 2014 06:15 - 59 minutes - 56 MB

Old touring pals of Tony, The Matches stop by this week!  They're back together and playing shows for the 10th anniversary of their record E. Von Dahl Killed The Locals.  Tony and the guys reminisce on the old touring days, discuss their upcoming documentary, and even play a song.  Plus, a very chaotic Christmas Quiz!

Pat Francis

November 26, 2014 06:30 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Pat Francis from the Rock Solid and Never Not Funny podcasts stops by this week!  Lots of music talk.  Lots of movie talk.  You won't believe what movie he doesn't like.  Plus, the Christmas Quiz!

Mark Hoppus

November 19, 2014 06:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Blink 182 vocalist/bassist, Mark Hoppus is on the show this week!  He just returned back to the USA after living in London for 3 years, so of course he came over to listen to some terrible Christmas songs.

Paul F. Tompkins

November 12, 2014 06:30 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Comedian and delightful human Paul F. Tompkins stops by the house this week. Aside from the usual Christmas chatter you'll get talk of Paul growing up in Philadephia, dentists, Mr. Show, and...combs? Plus, The Christmas Quiz!

Jimmy Pardo

November 05, 2014 05:30 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

It’s our one year anniversary!  Who better to come and celebrate with us than comedian, Jimmy Pardo?!  The host of the award winning Never Not Funny podcast had Tony (sans Rigby) at his dojo to talk rock concerts, Christmas in Chicago, the Tooth Fairy and more.  PLUS, a Chicago edition of the Christmas Quiz!

Sara Watkins and Todd Cooper

October 29, 2014 05:22 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek) and Todd Cooper are on the show this week!  They're musicians.  They're married.  They're the best.  Sara LOVES Christmas.  Todd...not so much.  But he likes it enough to join Sara for an exclusive performance of "Christmas in Prison".

John Ross Bowie

October 22, 2014 03:19 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Actor/comedian John Ross Bowie drops by this week! He discusses his unlikely love of both punk rock and Broadway musicals.  He also remembers a Christmas memory that had long been blocked out in his head. Plus, he and Tony listen to some terrible Christmas songs.

Brandon Bird

October 15, 2014 04:21 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

One of Tony's favorite artists, Brandon Bird stops by this week!  He tells an amazing story about Christmas and Kelsey Grammer.  He also talks about Sears.  A lot.

Gil The Mutant Season and Katie Levine

October 08, 2014 03:28 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

This week we have 12 year old podcaster, Gil (The Mutant Season) and producer Katie Levine (Nerdist Industries)! Gil talks about his trip to Japan, Katie barely knows what Christmas is, and Gil makes Tony and Katie feel old.

Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo

October 01, 2014 05:31 - 50 minutes - 47.7 MB

Two delightful guests this week!  Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo stop by.  Topics include: Kristin's new book, Jenny's very dark Christmas tale, and forgotten 90's songs.  Plus, an exclusive in-studio performance from Jenny!

Jonah Raydio (DRUNK EPISODE)

September 17, 2014 07:28 - 1 hour - 98.1 MB

This week, Tony leaves Burbank to record a VERY drunken episode with the guys from Jonah Raydio: Cash Hartzell, Neil Mahoney, and Jonah Ray. Also joining in are Daniel Weidenfeld and Brad Neely from China, IL on Adult Swim.

Ed Salazar

September 10, 2014 06:58 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

This week we have Ed Salazar (The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail)!  Tony and Ed recently received gift cards for Applebee's and decided to take the show there.  This episode contains doses of the following: Mozzarella sticks, Nebraska, Germany, a broken arm story, chicken fingers, and forgetting to wrap your Tauntaun.

Joseph Scrimshaw

September 03, 2014 06:47 - 57 minutes - 54.1 MB

We're back this week with comedian, Joseph Scrimshaw (Obsessed podcast)!  We talk Christmas, Minneapolis, a bit of He-Man, and...of course...Star Wars.

Geoff Tate

August 20, 2014 06:07 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Comedian, Geoff Tate (Afternoon, Everybody podcast) stops by this week.  He discusses (and proves) his love of Cheers, Tom Petty, and reminds Tony that this show is supposed to be about Christmas.

Eli Olsberg

August 13, 2014 04:09 - 1 hour - 62 MB

This week, comedian Eli Olsberg drops by.  Eli discusses growing up going to rock shows in Florida, the time he was mistaken for a member of Boys Night Out, and he and Tony listen to some Terrible Christmas Songs from the John Waters Christmas album.

Alex Robinson and Pete The Retailer from The Star Wars Minute RETURN

August 06, 2014 04:24 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Return guests, Alex Robinson and Pete The Retailer from The Star Wars Minute podcast stop by to discuss things that may include: terrible Christmas songs, Star Wars, and...Liberace?

Matt Pryor

July 30, 2014 05:23 - 48 minutes - 45.6 MB

This week, Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, Nothing To Write Home About podcast) drops by, He and Tony discuss their touring life breakdowns and read YOUR tweets!

Ben Acker and Ben Blacker

July 23, 2014 06:47 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

The writers and creators of The Thrilling Adventure Hour, Ben Acker and Ben Blacker, stop by this week. This episode also known as: Frankincense and Steven Spielberg.

April Richardson

July 16, 2014 03:51 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Comedian April Richardson (Chelsea Lately, Go Bayside) drops by this week.  They talk a lot about Christmas, Huey Lewis and Saved By The Bell.  But mostly Huey Lewis and Saved By The Bell.

Matt Taylor

July 09, 2014 06:07 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB

Tony's best friend and former bandmate, Matt Taylor of Motion City Soundtrack, stops by this week.  Even though they've been friends for nearly 22 years, communication quickly becomes difficult because they ate way too many burgers.  Like, a lot of them. They also finally unveil a song they wrote together 3 years ago.  This will forever be known as the burger episode.  Burgers.

Dave Ross

July 02, 2014 03:46 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Dave Ross, comedian and host of the Terrified podcast, stops by.  He and Tony discuss the problems of anxiety and the joys of Christmas(obviously).

Erin Pearce and Sam Brown

June 25, 2014 09:07 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

He (Sam Brown) is one of The Whitest Kids U' Know, she (Erin Pearce) is from Yo Gabba Gabba! Together, they're delightful!

Big Bird, Oscar The Grouch, Caroll Spinney, and Dave LaMattina

June 18, 2014 04:33 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB

This week, Tony had the unbelievable opportunity to chat with the legendary Caroll Spinney of Sesame Street, which also meant that Oscar The Grouch and Big Bird stopped by as well.  Hear about Caroll's amazing 45 year (and still going!) career as a puppeteer.  They are also joined by director Dave LaMattina, who co-directed the new I Am Big Bird documentary.

Leslie Simon

June 11, 2014 06:46 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Tony's old friend, Leslie Simon drops by.  The writer/author and Tony share several old memories, plus hit the following bullet points, in no particular order: Eggs, Kazaam, Air Bud.

Dan Telfer

June 04, 2014 06:02 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Comedian Dan Telfer stops by.  He and Tony quickly realize how similiar they are.  Plus, are they really gonna talk about Star Wars again?

Mini Episode!

May 28, 2014 05:51 - 8 minutes - 9.31 MB

Sometimes new episodes aren't ready on time.  In steps the MINI EPISODE!

Caleb Bacon

May 21, 2014 05:34 - 42 minutes - 40.2 MB

This week's guest is Caleb Bacon!  The host of the Man School podcast / Sullivan and Son writer stops by, discusses things like football, Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and even supplies his own version of the Christmas Quiz.

Matt Belknap

May 14, 2014 07:15 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

As Jimmy Pardo would call him, "the entrepreneur", Matt Belknap, comes by for an extra long visit this week.  The AST Records honcho/ Never Not Funny co-host stopped by and discussed how he got involved in the comedy world, over-rated movies, and takes a stab at the Christmas Quiz.  Oh, and Star Wars is discussed at length.  Again.

Tim Nordwind and Dan Konopka of Ok Go

May 07, 2014 06:05 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Old friends Dan Konopka and Tim Nordwind from Ok Go drop in for a visit with Tony and Rigby this week.  Yarns are spun.  Sometimes they're about hanging with a member of N*SYNC.  Sometimes they're about Star Wars.  Sometimes they're neither.  Plus, another edition of the Christmas Quiz.

Sean O'Connor

April 16, 2014 16:13 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

This week, comedian Sean O’Connor stops by for a visit during our Christmas podcast's Easter Special.  If we named our episodes, this one would be: NIRVANA KILLED THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR(long before last week).  (Sidenote: a couple of technical issues in this episode, but it’s a super fun one, so stick with it!)

David Huntsberger and Dave Kloc

April 09, 2014 07:34 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Comedian, David Hunstberger (Professor Blastoff podcast), and artist, Dave Kloc, stop by for a visit.  Bo Jackson is discussed yet again, and David finds a way to make Dave VERY uncomfortable.  Plus...Yuletide Dante?

Guests

Matt Gourley
6 Episodes
Ben Blacker
3 Episodes
Jimmy Pardo
3 Episodes
Steve Agee
3 Episodes
Betsy Sodaro
2 Episodes
Paul F. Tompkins
2 Episodes
Paul Rust
2 Episodes
Alison Rosen
1 Episode
Bill Corbett
1 Episode
Dave Ross
1 Episode
David Huntsberger
1 Episode
Eliza Skinner
1 Episode
Hal Lublin
1 Episode
Jackie Johnson
1 Episode
Janet Varney
1 Episode
Jonah Ray
1 Episode
Kumail Nanjiani
1 Episode
Mark Hoppus
1 Episode
Steve Hernandez
1 Episode