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KYG Y2K: A Millennial Nostalgia Podcast

191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -

(Formerly "I Hate Infinite Jest", "Kill Your Gods")
Comedian Jesse Draham and actor/producer Joe Gariffo nitpick and dissect all your favorite nostalgia from the early 2000's. For millennials to relive their youth, boomers to explore how bad their parenting was, and zoomers to learn what they missed out on.

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Episodes

Boondock Saints, Kyle Rittenhouse, and Vigilante Love

November 22, 2021 06:06 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Jesse Draham and guest Jeff Roser just happened to be discussing the "aged-pretty-poorly" vigilante film Boondock Saints the same week a famous vigilante got off scot-free. We discuss the movie that didn't age will, in addition to the Brass Against pee incident and other things.

Anxiety, Depression, and Panic

November 16, 2021 05:43 - 41 minutes - 29.5 MB

Another solo show (Boondock Saints episode next week). Jesse discusses his agoraphobia, his hilarious origin story, and tells the story when Daryl from Walking Dead tried to bang his girlfriend. @jessedraham

Nostalgia: Limp Bizkit, Dead Dads, Teen Years

November 09, 2021 04:52 - 36 minutes - 26.5 MB

Jesse goes on a solo rant about dead dads, Limp Bizkit Still sucks, Nu metal, and teenage misery.

Every Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Reviewed (w. Rusty Wright and Dave Primiano) Part 2/2

October 30, 2021 04:59 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Treehouse X and onward! 

Every Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Reviewed (w. Rusty Wright and Dave Primiano) Part 1/2

October 25, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

We got a big one! I sat down with Dave Primiano (Rank Bank) and Rusty Wright (Crappy Club For Jerks, Sweet Heat) to review every single Treehouse of Horror segment from the Simpsons. Please enjoy the mammoth song that opens the episode that took me forever.

Dune, Book3, w/ Comedian and Artist Brandon Gorin

October 18, 2021 20:21 - 2 hours - 87.2 MB

Comedian Brandon Gorin joins the cast to wrap up our series on the 1965 Frank Herbert novel, Dune. We discuss how Brandon read the wrong book for research (Children of Dune), how disgusting the Harkonnens are, and "Water Under the Bridge".

Dune, Book2C, w/ comedian Donna Shannon

October 12, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Comedian Donna Shannon joins me to discuss the final third of "Muad'dib", Book 2 of Dune!

Dune, Book 2B, with Bern the Bastard

October 05, 2021 04:49 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

We're joined by Bern of Bern and the Bastards! Check out their upcoming album (featuring songs about Dune!) on Bandcamp. https://bernandthebastards.bandcamp.com/ @jessedraham

Dune, Book 2A, with comedian Casey Kuftic

September 28, 2021 03:55 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

We cover pages 254-323 of Dune with comedian Casey Kuftic where we discuss spice vs. adrenochrome, drinking your pee and poop, where Captain Planet fits into the Dune universe, Paul's crush on his mom, and Fremen's as dirty ninja hippies.

Dune, Book 1C, with Comedian Samantha Padgett

September 21, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

Comedian Samantha Padgett joins the cast to discuss: Dr. Yueh as a mumble rapper, smelly book stores, and whether Bene Gesserits are just kinda slutty? @samanthaiamantha @jessedraham

Dune, Book1B, with "Reading Dune" Hosts, Evan & Caleb

September 14, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

We're still reading Dune! This week we're joined by Evan & Caleb from @ReadingDune podcast! Pages 99-185

Dune, Book 1A, with Robin Parrish

September 08, 2021 14:49 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

WE'RE GOING TO ARRAKIS Y'ALL! Comic artist Robin Parrish (@reparrishcomics) joins me to discuss the depths of Frank Herbert's "Dune"! Join us for the next 9 weeks as we read along with the sci-fi classic.

MovieTime! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone w/ Rob Crews

August 30, 2021 16:13 - 1 hour - 34.1 MB

Comedian/Musician Rob Crews stopped by to discuss the film version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's / Philosopher's / Ventriliquist's Stone! We discuss the differences between the movie and book, why Rob has never read any of the books, and whether child actors require hot moms.

Comedians Read: Harry Potter &TS/PS, C.15-17 w/ Dan Clark

August 23, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 33.9 MB

Dan Clark joins the show to wrap up Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! And Philosopher's Stone! And the Ventriliquist's Stone! We discuss Dan winning a trip to the UK in Harry Potter Trivia, the Olsen Twins are in the Illuminati, and Harry Potter with a Philadelphia accent.

Comedians Read: Harry Potter &TS/PS, C.10-14 w/ Hannah Trav

August 16, 2021 03:03 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Comedian Hannah Trav joins Jesse to discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone! Topics include: British Christmas Traditions, what we would see in the Mirror of Esired, and whether or not Jesus was a wizard in the Potter-verse?

Comedians Read: Harry Potter &TS/PS, C.6-9 w/ Steve Bickel

August 10, 2021 15:27 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

Comedian Steve Bickel joins Jesse to discuss chapters 6-9 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Topics include: Jesse can't pronounce Hagrid, the Weasley's as filthy Catholics, a breakdown of the Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw houses, and more!

Comedians Read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, C.1-5, w/ Meg Goetz

August 02, 2021 02:33 - 1 hour - 39 MB

Our first dive into the sparkly vampires and forced youth battle to the death infested pages of Harry Potter! Jesse is joined by comedian Meg Goetz to discuss: does Hogwart's have Academic Scholarships?, reading in an English accent, and the real evil of the franchise and Brits everywhere - fat people. @meggoetzmoney @jessedraham [email protected]

Numbers w. Zach Travis: Comedians Read the Bible

July 26, 2021 02:11 - 1 hour - 35.8 MB

Comedian Zach Travis (@tugboatsim2019) joins Jesse as we wrap up bible month with the book of numbers! We discuss: Israeli's fear giants, wandering the desert for 40 years, the Balaam sidequest, and God just ordering all the Moabs murdered.

Leviticus w. Cecily Alexandria : Comedians Read the Bible

July 19, 2021 02:14 - 1 hour - 33.8 MB

Comedian Cecily Alexandria joins Jesse to discuss the Book of Leviticus! Discussion includes: Women are filthy. Blood Libel. Why you shouldn't eat eagles. The passage against homosexuality. And the importance of washing your damn hands. Go to CecilyAlexandria.com and check out her book "Vagina Strong"!

Exodus 2/2 w. Dorian Vasquez: Comedians Read the Bible

July 12, 2021 16:15 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Dorian Vasquez is a comedian and has a bachelors in religious studies, and even HE finds this pretty weird. He and Jesse discuss God's fancy ark, Yahweh as Harvery Fierstein, and what's so special about this golden calf?

Exodus 1/2: w. Jeff Roser: Comedians Read the Bible

July 05, 2021 15:03 - 1 hour - 33.4 MB

Comedians Jesse Draham and Jeff Roser read story of Moses in Exodus! We discuss Jeff being the son of a preacher man, being pentecostal, the 10 Commandments, God as a dead beat dad, church culture, Aaron, Yahweh, Creeping Death, and Much more!

The Sandlot w/ Matt Peoples & John Montague (90's Kids Movies Month)

June 28, 2021 03:37 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

90s Kids Movies Months comes to an epic conclusion with 1993's classic, "The Sandlot". Jesse is joined by Matt Peoples (@mpeoples23) and John Montague (@montaguecomedy) of the Handsome Idiots podcast. They discuss: Yeah Yeah grew into a Jersey Shore bro. One of these kids almost certainly died in Vietnam. Was Benny the Jet trying to bang Scotty? And the ultimate conspiracy: WAS WENDY PEFFERCORN NOT THAT HOT?!?! @jessedraham [email protected]

Little Rascals w/ John Deary (90s Kids Movies Month)

June 22, 2021 00:35 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

Kill Your Gods Podcast takes a satirical watch of the 1994 film Little Rascals for 90s Kids Movie Month. Comedians Jesse Draham and John Deary discuss: things we repeated from movies that got us in trouble, the He Man Woman Haters as proto incels, and HOLY HELL THAT'S DONALD TRUMP AS WALDO'S DAD. @jessedraham @oh_deary

Little Giants w/ Jake Mattera (90's Kids Movies Month)

June 14, 2021 01:34 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

Jesse is joined by comedian Jake Mattera (@JakeMattera) to discuss Little Giants! Topics include: Did Rick Moranis' wife leave him for another woman? Is Ed O'Neill's character merely Al Bundy's first marriage? HOW DID WE NOT KNOW SPIKE WAS ON A REALITY SHOW?! Jake has his debut comedy album coming out on Helium Comedy Records on June 25th, but you can pre-order now at this link here! Also check out he and Magical Misery Tour alum Erik Terrell on their podcast, Stand Up Guys! @jessedraham...

Ladybugs - 90's Kids Movies Month w/ Joe Gariffo

June 07, 2021 02:38 - 1 hour - 33.5 MB

Jesse is joined by actor writer and claymation star @JoeGariffo to discuss the confusing offensive and inappropriate 1991 Rodney Dangerfield kids movie, "Lady Bugs". Child molestation jokes and pussy songs for the whole family! @jessedraham [email protected]

Nu Metal #1: Korn, Limp Bizkit, Mudvayne, Mushroomhead w/ Gene Meyer

June 01, 2021 02:53 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Skrow-now-now-now ARE YOU READY?!?!?!! Our long awaited deep dive into the best and worst of Nu Metal has finally arrived! Comedian/Writer/Grindcore Vocalist (Bandit) Gene Meyer joins Jesse as we discuss Korn's Faget, Ball Tongue, All in the Family, and Word Up, Limp Bizkit's Nookie, Stuck, Hot Dog, and No Sex, Mudvayne's Happy?, Dig, Death Blooms, and Forget to Remember, and Mushroomhead's Solitaire Unraveling and Qwerty. Follow him @GeneMeyerLOL @jessedraham [email protected] SHARE...

Pop Punk #2 w/ HSNE Podcast (New Found Glory, Yellowcard, Brand New)

May 23, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Jesse is joined by Steve and Chris of the HSNE High School Never Ends Podcast, a show about pop punking into fatherhood and your 30's. We discuss in detail New Found Glory, Yellowcard, and Brand New. Topics include: Did Yellowcard really need the violin? Jesse Lacey and Steve Klein and their legal controversies. Sexism in pop punk. Whiny vocals. Check them out @HSNEPod . Be sure to check out episode 1 (Blink 182, Mest, and Simple Plan). @jessedraham [email protected]

The Beatles Suck w Dru Montana

May 17, 2021 01:27 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Comedian Dru Montana (@drumontana47) thinks the Beatles are overrated. How can anyone under 30 be the best anything? Jesse makes him listen to some songs to challenge him. It doesn't work. Share, Like, Subscribe, Review. @jessedraham [email protected]

Game of Thrones Season 4: Headache Mountain w/ Perri Lerner

May 10, 2021 03:01 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Comedian Jesse Draham is watching Game of Thrones for the first time with his fiance, Perri Lerner. Join us for Season 4 to discuss the death of King Joffrey, Polyamory in Westeros, and the Red Viper vs. the Mountain. Share Like and Subscribe! @jessedraham [email protected]

Game Of Thrones Season 3: Jon Snow Goes Down w Perri Lerner

May 06, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Comedian Jesse Draham watches Game of Thrones Season 3 for the first time with his fiance, Perri Lerner. They discuss the Red Wedding, and Jon Snow being an enlightened lover for the time, performing oral sex. Actually, we mostly talk about that. It's pretty hot. @jessedraham on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Venmo Email [email protected] to chat or suggest future episodes

Game of Thrones Season 2 w/ Perri Lerner

May 03, 2021 04:01 - 2 hours - 80 MB

Comedian Jesse Draham and his fiance Perri watch Game of Thrones Season 2. (We're on our honeymoon, so enjoy a couple of episodes we recorded a bit ago.)

I Hate Game Of Thrones S1 (w/ Perri Lerner)

May 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Jesse is joined by his lovely fiance as he watch Game of Thrones for the very 1st time. He's got a lot of guesses and overall is bored by the whole thing. Join us on our journey into Westeros and Castle Rock, as we root for the Thrickenthrack Clan.

Kafka on the Shore 5/5 w/Seamus Millar Ch. 41-49

April 30, 2021 04:06 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

This story ends where it began, with comedian Seamus Millar @shamblesmurph . We wrap up Murakami's classic, discussing our interpretations on Nakata and Kafka, reincarnation, and what we were like at 15. If you liked our series, spread the word! Share like comment and subscribe! We have some great content coming your way! Video at youtube.com/mrjezzicho @jessedraham [email protected]

Kafka on the Shore 4/5 Ch. 31-40 Namjoon RM BTS

April 26, 2021 00:14 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MB

Jesse flies solo for this one. We talk about Murakami's Kafka on the Shore's connection to BTS RM Namjoon (KPop fans are going to hate me), the benefits of sleeping with an older woman, and Beethoven's Archduke Trio. @jessedraham [email protected]

Kafka On The Shore Part 3/5 w/ Dan Ostrov Ch. 21-30

April 19, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 37.6 MB

Jesse is joined by comedian Dan Ostrov (sadly not in his hot tub as hoped) to discuss Murakami's Kafka on the Shore. Topics include: Which mascots make the best pimps? Best music to have sex with your mother too? And times you woke up covered in blood. Follow Dan @lord_byron_macgreggor @jessedraham [email protected]

Kafka On The Shore Part 2/5 w/ Drunk Guys Book Club Pod Ch. 11-20

April 12, 2021 01:10 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

Jesse is joined by the guys at Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast (@drunkguysbc) to discuss Johnnie Walker the Cat Killer, what useless super powers we'd like to have, and hemophilia in relation to circumcision. Check out their podcast, because it's GREAT! Also, Jesse wrote a song for the first time in a while! @jessedraham @mrjezzicho email at [email protected]

Kafka On The Shore Part 1/5 w/Seamus Millar Ch. 1-10

April 04, 2021 14:43 - 1 hour - 35.3 MB

Comedians Jesse Draham and Seamus Millar dip into Haruki Murakami's classic novel "Kafka on the Shore". Join them as they discuss where they'd run away to, anti-Asian sentiments in America, and, somehow, Hulk Hogan. Follow Seamus @shamblesmurph on Instagram. @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

Earth Abides w. Geordie Guy

March 28, 2021 14:53 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Jesse is joined by Geordie Guy (@GordyPls) to discuss George R. Stewart's 1949 sci-fi post apocalyptic classic, Earth Abides. Topics include: Ish is kind of a jerk, how Earth Abides laid the framework for 90% of modern zombie movies, and the first thing we'd dispose of in our new societies. (Spoiler: Get lost pants, men wear skirts now!) Pinch Your Gods! Follow Geordie @GordyPls @jessedraham [email protected] video @mrjezzicho

Anime Is Bad w/ Lemaire Lee

March 22, 2021 03:06 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Comedian Lemaire Lee (@LemaireLee) hosts the show FEUD!, where people defend their horrible opinions. He showed up to defend Anime, which Jesse thinks is mostly bad lip voice acting and arm waving. They watched episodes of Soul Eater and Dragon Ball Z. Jesse was unimpressed. Look forward to a part 2, because this episode made some people very unhappy (that I insulted their cartoons made for children).  Be sure to watch with video on Youtube @MrJezzicho! Send hatemail to @jessedraham jess...

Illegal Immigration w/ Che Guerrero

March 15, 2021 00:29 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Jesse is joined by comedian Che Guerrero to discuss his experience as an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic as a child. We debunk some famous right-wing talking points and statistics about illegal immigrants, the demonization of others, being your brother's keeper, and the gratitude America shows it's veterans. Find Che @CheGuerrergo @MyUndocumentedAss. Punchline Philly April 22nd-24th. Learn standup with him at OffMic Comedy School. @jessedraham [email protected]

Comedians Read the Bible! Genesis Pt. 2 w/ Neil Wood

March 01, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Jesse is joined once again for bible study by Neil Wood (@iamneilwood) to finish up the book of Genesis! They discuss sisters/wives, Jacob wrestling God in a steel cage match, and dressing up like a werewolf to steal your brother's inheritance! Listen to Neil on Cult of Us podcast! @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

I Hate The Bible! Genesis Pt. 1 w/ Neil Wood

February 22, 2021 04:24 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Getcha blasphemy, piping hot, like the flames of hell! Guest Neil Wood joins host Jesse Draham for bible study and to give a razzing to the first book of the King James Bible. It's two comics roasting the word of God, it's great! Noah gets raped by his son, Lot offers his daughters up for rape, the daughters return the favor by raping HIM! It's the "good book" and the basis of the Jewish torah and the Christian old testament.  Check out Neil on the Cult of Us podcast on the DropTen Media n...

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 6 w/ Marlenas McMahon-Purk

February 16, 2021 03:52 - 1 hour - 39.8 MB

Comedian and published McSweeney's author Marlenas McMahon-Purk (@rillitho) joins Jesse for the final chapter of the Crying of Lot 49. We discuss Pynchon as a futurist, the parallels to the Trump presidency, David Foster Wallace, and the mystery of the Trystero... Follow Marlenas @rillitho , and Follow Jesse @jessedraham @mrjezzicho and send an email to [email protected] and let us know what books you want us to cover next!

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 4/5 w/ Liv Lansdale @welivinasociety

February 11, 2021 04:01

Liv Linsdale (blurbslut, @welivinasociety) drops by to discuss Chapters 4 and 5 of the Crying of Lot 49! @jessedraham @killyourgodspodcast [email protected] Feb 18th, Racks Bar and Grille, Williamstown NJ April 2nd, Greek Meat Guy, Easton, PA

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 4/5 w/ Liv Lansdale @welivinasociety

February 11, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 39.7 MB

Liv Linsdale (blurbslut, @welivinasociety) drops by to discuss Chapters 4 and 5 of the Crying of Lot 49! @jessedraham @killyourgodspodcast [email protected] Feb 18th, Racks Bar and Grille, Williamstown NJ April 2nd, Greek Meat Guy, Easton, PA

Gamestop Stock Market Saga w/ Rusty Wright & Larry West

February 08, 2021 03:44 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Diamond Hands? Ape? HOLD?!?! In late January/early February 2020, a bunch of lunatic on the subreddit r/wallstreetbets took on the billionaire hedgefunds Citron and Melvin, and WON! Or did they?... I brought on stock market experts (at least as far as my personal acquaintances consist of) Comedian Rusty Wright (@rusty_jawn) and Larry West of LarryWestProductions.com to discuss. I just like the stock! GameStonk $GME Elon Musk @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 3 w/ Matt Markwood

February 01, 2021 04:51 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Matt Markwood joins us as we discuss Oedipa Maas' Trystero obsession, the Courier's Tragedy, and the correlation of mass communication to dating. Find him on Twitter @WehttamDoowkram and check out the subreddits r/thomaspynchon and r/badreads @jessedraham @mrjezzicjho [email protected]

Crying of Lot 49 Chap. 1&2 w/ Seamus Millar

January 25, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Comedian Seamus Millar ( @shamblesmurph, @a_cool_million) joins Jesse to discuss Chapters 1 and 2 and Thomas Pynchon's the Crying of Lot 49! Jesse and Seamus discuss whether Oedipa is hot, Mucho liking jailbait, and crippling anxiety. ALSO! Jesse wrote music to the Paranoids' song "Serenade"! Episode 1 of 4. @jessedraham @mrjezzicho [email protected]

QAnon w/ Mike Rains

January 18, 2021 04:11 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Mike Rains (@pokerpolitics) helps run QAnon Casualties on Reddit, a support group for those who have lost their friends and family to the QAnon conspiracy subculture. After the Capitol riots of January 6th, I asked him to join me to discuss the origins of QAnon, affiliated conspiracies, how to help a family member wrapped up in conspiracy theories, what people get psychologically out of conspiracy theories, and why people ultimately leave. Reddit.com/r/QAnonCasualties Reddit.com/r/Reqove...

Dead Gods: MF Doom & Children of Bodom (w/ Rusty Wright)

January 14, 2021 02:23 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Jesse lost an idol this week with the death of heavy metal band "Children of Bodom's" Alexi Laiho. Comedian Rusty Wright lost an idol in rapper MF Doom. We decided to pay tribute by exposing our similarly mourning friends our fallen favorites. It's a hip hop/heavy metal showdown as we pay tribute to MF Doom and Children of Bodom! Check out Rusty's podcast "Sweet Heat".

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