Occasionally Awesome
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 188 ratingsJoin these two L.A natives as they interview their comedian, actor, artist and degenerate friends in search of the parts of life that are occasionally awesome. Also they talk about jeans and Radiohead a lot.
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#182 A Very Special Occasionally Awesome with Very Special Guest Jayson Thibault
December 20, 2016 11:44 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBA very special Occasionally Awesome with a special announcement about the show near the one hour mark. We hope you enjoy this episode with our dynasty guest Jayson Thibault. Get his album 'Return to the Red State' January 6th on All Things Records, iTunes and wherever music and comedy can be streamed. Kevin and Nick would like to thank everyone for listening, sending thoughtful emails about the episodes and any and everything else that reminded us to keep doing this podcast week after week,...
#181 Holiday Gift Guide 2016
December 13, 2016 11:05 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBNick and Kevin compile gift ideas for the 2016 holiday season. Discussed are everything from gift certificates to watches, records, kitchen gadgets, museum memberships, writing supplies and so much more. Happy holidays!
#180 Swift Current With Joshua Rofé
December 06, 2016 08:34 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBJoshua Rofé, director and producer is back n the show to promote and discuss Swift Current, his latest documentary that follows the life of NHL star Sheldon Kennedy who was sexually abused by his hockey coach as a teenager in Canada. The documentary chronicles Sheldon’s childhood through his post-NHL life where he works as an advocate for those who have been abused. Swift Current is a powerful and moving documentary. Check it out now on iTunes and Google Play. More info about the film can be ...
#179 Post Election Therapy w/ @TheSarahNovia
November 29, 2016 04:45 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBSarah Novia returns on the one year anniversary of her first time on the show and she talks post election blues, confusion, fear and anger over the results. Everyone goes through their thoughts on what happened and what's to come and Sarah gives some professional advice on how we can all listen and work with one anther as people to get through the next four years.
#178 Fake Episode
November 22, 2016 08:32 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBNick and Kevin discuss the rise in fake news that is inundating Facebook and other parts of the internet. They go through which stories have tricked them and where they get their actual real news.
#177 Playlist Challenge Vol.4 (Part 2) w/ @ThisDavidTaylor
November 15, 2016 12:58 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBPart two of the playlist challenge where Nick, Kevin match songs to themes provided by their guest, the talented comedian and writer David Taylor. Follow David on Twitter at @thisdavidtaylor and subscribe to his podcast, Until I Lose Interest' on iTunes today.
#176 Playlist Challenge Vol. 4 (part 1) w/ @ThisDavidTaylor
November 10, 2016 02:02 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBVol. 4 of the music playlist challenge, this time with the always funny and interesting, David Taylor. The episode stars with a sports related sidetrack abut then gets on track. The guys didn't have time to get into the second list so look forward to a part 2 next week. Follow David on twitter at @thisdavidtaylor and listen to his podcast 'Until I Lose Interest' available on iTunes.
#175 Best Burger In LA Taste Test w/ @MissLeslieG
November 01, 2016 04:52 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBAfter an intense taste test episode where Nick, Leslie and Kevin decided on the best mint chocolate chip ice cream (episode #119), Leslie comes back to help pick the best burger in Los Angeles. Debates were started, insults were traded and burgers were tasted. Will the winner be In N Out, Fatburger or newcomer to the Los Angeles scene, Shake Shack? Listen in and find out.
#174 Meltdown Menu Vol. 2 Nick And Kevin
October 25, 2016 09:38 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBNick and Kevin pick their ideal food items in from appetizers to desserts during a complete emotional meltdown.
#173 Kevin Teaches Us To Draw
October 18, 2016 19:11 - 1 hour - 45 MBKevin teaches Nick how to draw a face. The episode is set up as an instructional for all the listeners to follow along and learn as well. Enjoy!
#172 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 6
October 11, 2016 04:30 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBVol. 6 of Nick and Kevin recommending some of their favorite new or old things.
#171 Meltdown Menu Vol.1 Candice Thompson
October 04, 2016 08:45 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBNick and Kevin begin a series where they go through emotional meltdown menu items. What's your nervous breakdown all about and what are you eating? Anything goes. Money, time and distance are no barrier.
#170 Don't Be A Fuckboy!
September 27, 2016 18:24 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBOn their ongoing quests to identify and avoid becoming douchebags and continue evolving into gentlemen, Nick and Kevin look into what makes a fuckboy and how to avoid or stop being one.
#169 2016 Fall Fashion
September 20, 2016 07:26 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBNick and Kevin do their yearly breakdown and criticism of the year's fall fashion trends and recommendations.
#168 Playlist Challenge Vol. 3 w/ Jayson Thibault (@theteeb)
September 13, 2016 04:09 - 2 hours - 101 MBAnother installment of the playlist challenge! This round our dynasty guest Jayson Thibault comes on with a couple topics and the guys pick songs and explain why they make sense. Jayson Thibault is one of the funniest comics and best podcast guests around so make sure you listen to this one all the way through for lots of interesting conversation, great music picks and hilarious and tangents. Also follow him on Twitter at @theteeb and on Instagram at @jaysonthibault and listen to Punch Drunk ...
#167 Parental Guidance Suggested
September 06, 2016 09:29 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBNick and Kevin talk about the influences and behaviors they each got from their parents, both good and bad and how they have come to terms with these things as adults.
#166 Playlist Challenge Vol.2 w/ Brendan Smith
August 30, 2016 08:40 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBBrendan Smith joins Nick and Kevin for another installment of the playlist challenge. The topics in this volume are best songs for a Wes Anderson movie and best songs for a horror film.
#165 Dear Companies, F You
August 23, 2016 16:21 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBNick and Kevin express their frustrations with a list of companies they dislike because of cheap products, overpricing, run of the mill evil corporate ways and everything in between. This is a definite venting episode so sit back and listen to the complaints.
#164 Some Stand Up Standups
August 16, 2016 09:42 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBNick and Kevin rarely talk about standup on the show which is why they dedicate an entire episode talking about some of their favorite standups then and now. Enjoy!
#163 Sarah Novia Returns
August 09, 2016 01:53 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBThe great Sarah Novia (licensed counselor and pyschotherapist) returns to the show to talk about our upcoming election and how it has affected and changed the dynamic of white male privilege in America and what it means for women, minorities and our nation as a whole. Lots of passionate discussion in this one, both serious and fun. Follow Sarah on Twitter/Instagram: @thesarahnovia and go to her website knovia.com for more information on the counseling services she provides.
#162 Playlist Challenge Vol 1. (Fight Songs And Fuck Songs)
August 02, 2016 05:54 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBVolume one of a series where Nick and Kevin choose categories and come up with playlists for each one. Who has the best selection of songs? The listeners will decide in a poll on Nick's Twitter account: @nickyoussef. Listen in and participate!
#161 Things That Make You Go Oooooold
July 26, 2016 05:34 - 1 hour - 46 MBNick and Kevin have both been buying their youth off ebay in the forms of reissued skateboards, old school BMX bikes and vintage clothing. They go through their reasons why and talk about things that make them feel older than they actually are form time to time.
#160 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 5
July 19, 2016 03:10 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBVolume 5 of stuff Nick and Kevin are into and think you should be too. This installment features some bands, books and documentaries. Enjoy!
#159 Lightning Round!
July 12, 2016 03:08 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBNick and Kevin do a series of rapid fire lightning questions on each other with topics ranging from aliens to peanut butter. If you're new to the podcast this is a great get to know you episode. Enjoy!
#158 Theme Parks With Jerry Ferrara
July 05, 2016 05:16 - 1 hour - 62 MBJerry Ferrara returns to talk about his recent trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and he and the guys discuss what makes a theme park good and which parks are their favorites and why.
#157 I'm Just A Girl
June 28, 2016 17:42 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBNick and Kevin pick famous women they would like to be for a day and why.
#156 Summer Fashion Guide 2016
June 21, 2016 22:03 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBIn celebration of the first day of summer, Kevin and Nick go through the UK edition of GQ to find some new and inventive summer trends.
#155 Our Favorite Childhood Video Games
June 14, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBNick and Kevin talk about their favorite home and arcade video games growing up.
#154 Occasionally Awesome: The Purge
June 07, 2016 04:29 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBNick and Kevin pick a few crimes they would commit if they could get away with them or if once a year there was a purge- a day where any and all crime is legal.
#153 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 4
May 31, 2016 18:17 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThe 4th installment of Nick and Kevin picking out a few things they're currently enjoying in life and sharing them with the listeners. Discussed are items of clothing, TV programs, Instagram accounts and more.
#152 @MissLeslieG Does Japan
May 24, 2016 08:58 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBLeslie Grossman just got back from a trip to Japan and comes on the show to talk all about it. If you've heard Leslie on Occasionally Awesome before you know she can make going to a grocery store funny and interesting. This episode is no exception. Follow Leslie on Twitter at @missleslieG and Instagram at @LeslieGrossman. PRE-ORDER NICK'S NEW ALBUM '1982' ON ITUNES TODAY!!! OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE IS MAY 27TH. ALSO: If you haven't subscribed to and rated and reviewed Occasionally Awesome yet...
#151 A Radiohead Shaped Podcast w/ @JoshAdamMeyers And @TheTeeb
May 17, 2016 08:06 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBNick andKevin celebrate the release of Radiohead's new album 'A Moon Shaped Pool' by inviting Josh Adam Meyers and Jayson Thibault, two very funny comics and huge fans of the band, to discuss what they think about the new records as well as share their favorite Radiohead concert stories and songs and albums. In between gushing over Radiohead's brilliance, the guys all make fun of Josh's annoying vaping habit and Teeb continues to brag about his many appearances on the show and tries to change...
#150 Favorite TV Theme Shows With Brendan Smith
May 10, 2016 08:50 - 2 hours - 92.1 MBNick and Kevin invite Brendan Smith back on the show to discuss TV theme songs. The guys go through some of their favorite songs and why along with sharing some favorite series moments and where they were when they first saw them. And don't worry, they only tackle older shows so there won't be any spoilers.
#149 Remembering Prince w/ Jayson Thibault (@theteeb
May 03, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBNick and Kevin invite Jayson Thibault a good friend and current record holder for most guest appearances on Occasionally Awesome over to discuss the life of Prince. Jayson is the biggest Prince fan they know. The guys hang out, share stories and reflect on all the good times they had growing up listening to a unique musical icon the world lost too soon.
#148 Geoff McFetridge
April 26, 2016 03:21 - 2 hours - 82.9 MBGeoff McFetridge is an LA based designer and artist whose work has been seen in commercials, print, TV, film, museums, public installations and as skateboard and snowboard graphics for over 20 years. Geoff is a highly respected artist and he sits down with Nick and Kevin to discuss his beginnings in Canada and how his vision and process has gotten him to where he is today. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for artists, creative types and fans of art and design.
#147 Sara Benincasa
April 19, 2016 17:09 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBComedian, writer, essayist and author of her upcoming 4th book, ‘Real Artists Have Day Jobs’ Sara Benincasa comes on the show to talk about her recent move back to LA, her new book how she got to where she is today through hard work and pursuing what she always knew she wanted to be and do. It was an inspiring talk filled with many fin asides like dating stories, growing up in ethnic families and much more. Follow Sara on Twitter and Instagram (both: @SaraJBenincasa), and PRE-ORDER HER NEW BO...
#146 Witnessing Historical Events
April 12, 2016 03:55 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBNick and Kevin pick a few major events in history and explain why they would have wanted to be there to witness them firsthand.
#145 Travel Diaries With Ed And Deanna Templeton
April 05, 2016 08:20 - 2 hours - 82.5 MBEd Templeton is back this time with his lovely wife Deanna to talk all about their worldly travels and impart wisdom and advice on Nick, Kevin and the Occasionally Awesome listeners. Ed and Deanna are a well traveled couple and have great taste in art and food so listen closely and take notes before your next trip to Europe.
#144 Desert Island Worst
March 29, 2016 18:28 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBKevin and Nick go over some of the worst most annoying songs they've ever heard, what makes them that away and why they would never want to be stuck on a desert island with any of them.
#143 Sandy Danto's Jet Ski Hot Tub Road Trip (on A Yacht) Special
March 22, 2016 04:25 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBSandy Danto, talented comedian and beloved friend of the show returns to Occasionally Awesome to promote what is without question the most unique comedy special to ever be filmed. Before he can film this special he will need our help. Sandy has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to finance this special. Listen to the episode for what he's doing, what he needs and how we can help. If the title alone suggests anything, this will be one of the coolest, craziest most fun Kickstarters ...
#142 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 3
March 15, 2016 04:08 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBA pretty self explanatory episode. Nick and Kevin are back with a few things that they love and feel like you should love too! Included are books, TV, a great new way to consume coffee and other fun stuff. Remember to subscribe, rate and review Occasionally Awesome on iTunes. Every little bit helps!
#141 Some 70s and 80s Rock Talk With Brendan Smith
March 08, 2016 07:54 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBHilarious TV writer Brendan Smith is also a passionate lover of rock and roll. He's here this week to educate Nick and Kevin on the era of 70s and 80s rock they were too young to experience. He talks about Iron Maiden, Rush, Foreigner, Van Halen and other bands that helped shape his formative years and what they meant to him and his friends growing up.
#140 Ari Shaffir Returns
March 01, 2016 10:16 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBAri Shaffir returns to the show to catch up and talk about how he's about to take time off the road after his upcoming special, politics, race, gender and everything in between. It's a fun, unpredictable episode. ALSO: Special announcement in the intro. Listen!!
#139 Best Front Humans In Rock
February 23, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBPlain and simple: the humans who can lead a band better than anyone else. The faces and voices and personas that take a band from good to great to unforgettable.There were many to choose from so feel free to shout out any Kevin and Nick may have forgotten to mention. REMINDER: Subscribe, rate and review Occasionally Awesome on iTunes!!
#138 The Inspiration LA And Art Book Fair Weekend Wrap Up You Didn't Ask For But Are Getting Anyway
February 16, 2016 18:22 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBKevin and Nick spent the weekend at the annual Inspiration LA vintage and vintage inspired expo where they saw the best clothing from the last century on display and for sale and then went to the LA Art Book Fair where they saw the best the independent art world had to offer. This episode discusses their findings and thoughts on these events and art and fashion at large. It is arguably their most pretentious episode to date.
#137 The 12 Most In Love Things You Can Ever Do
February 09, 2016 16:16 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn the spirit of Valentine's Day, Kevin and Nick go through a list of 12 of the grandest most romantic gestures that one person who is in love with another person has ever done. After the list, Nick and Kevin talk about their views on romantic gestures and how they have evolved over the years.
#136 Sandwichcast
February 02, 2016 04:45 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBOur favorite sandwiches, what makes them good , the best condiments and sides. WARNING: Don't listen on an empty stomach.
#135 Veteran Rock Photographer Chris Cuffaro
January 26, 2016 04:51 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWith over 35 years in the business, veteran photographer Chris Cuffaro (@CuffaroPhoto) has seen and done it all from photo shoots with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop, Gregory Hines, Lemmon and Matthau and the list goes on. His body of work covers everything from music, fashion, and the biggest Hollywood celebrities but he is mostly known for shooting the biggest names in music. He is currently working on a 30 year retrospective/documentary that you can check out on Cuffarohits.com and make sure...
#134 Cartoons From Our Youth
January 19, 2016 04:17 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBKevin and Nick take another trip into their past and discuss their favorite cartoons growing up before 24 hour blocks of animation were the norm.
#133 RIP David Bowie
January 12, 2016 02:10 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOccasionally Awesome remembers the life, music, style and legacy of David Bowie.