Six Seasons & a Podcast
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 76 ratingsIt's been 10 years since the debut of this amazing show. I wanted to talk to the people behind the scenes to uncover who wrote what and what it was like bringing to life our favorite comedy.
We'll talk about the best jokes, the best moments, and everything we've learned from 6 years at our favorite community college, Greendale.
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Episodes
Episode 57 - I Give This Episode FIVE Meow Meow Beenz with Special Guest Jordan Blum
March 07, 2024 14:26 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBHi Folks, Matt from Communiess and I interviewed Jordan Blum about Community, MODOK, and Minor Threats. It was great hearing his insight on the Meow Meow Beenz episode and behind the scenes action on the show! Enjoy!
Episode 56: Neurodivergent Characters in Television with Eric Garcia
November 28, 2023 17:28 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBHey Friends! Another great episode of the pod. This week I'm talking to author Eric Garcia (We're Not Broken) about Neurodiversity. We dive deep into Abed (and other ND coded characters) and talk about our experiences as ND folk. I really love this episode and hope you enjoy it as much as it was fun to make. Thanks to Matt from @Communiess for helping edit and master!
Episode 55 - Remedial Community Movie Talk - Featuring Zach, Kevin, Colin, and Dan (Community Podcasters)
November 21, 2023 17:16 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBHey Folks! In the spirit of the recent announcement from Dan Harmon (which actually happened a few days after we recorded this)...I got some of my whitest, malest, Communiest friends together to talk about the Community Movie! Always a good time to talk with Zach, Colin, Dan, and Kevin. Enjoy!
Episode 54: Talking Krap-opolis with Special Guest Andy Bobrow
September 26, 2023 01:24 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWriter/Producer Andy Bobrow talks with me about the new animated sitcom Krapopolis and the now settled Writer's Strike. Andy is basically an honorary guest host of the show at this point. My friend Anthony joined us as well to pose some excellent Community questions, such as "Who farted?". Enjoy this fun conversation!
Episode 53: Introduction to Labor Unions with Special Guests Tim Saccardo & Dr. Jason Delaney
May 21, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBFolks, we're back with a special edition episode of Six Seasons and a Podcast. Community writer, Tim Saccardo, joined me to discuss the WGA writers' strike and why it's important for us to pay attention. In the second half of the episode, Dr. Jason Delaney, an economist, joined me to share his thoughts on the economic impact of the strike and how unions affect our daily lives. Hope you enjoy! #sixseasonsandamovie
Intro to Remedial Cinematic Pitches with Very Special Guest Dan Harmon
December 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis is it, folks. The one we've been waiting for. Dan Harmon, creator of Community, joined me for a fantastic conversation about the Community Movie, selecting writers for the Community writer's room, creating characters, and more. And yes, I tried to pitch him on a few ideas I had for the movie...hence the episode title. (Thanks to Marcus Laird for the name suggestion without knowing what I did.) And thanks to Robbie Sherman for mixing and mastering today's episode!
Episode 52: Intro to Remedial Cinematic Pitches with Very Special Guest Dan Harmon
December 23, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis is it, folks. The one we've been waiting for. Dan Harmon, creator of Community, joined me for a fantastic conversation about the Community Movie, selecting writers for the Community writer's room, creating characters, and more. And yes, I tried to pitch him on a few ideas I had for the movie...hence the episode title. (Thanks to Marcus Laird for the name suggestion without knowing what I did.) And thanks to Robbie Sherman for mixing and mastering today's episode!
Episode 51: However, I wish you luck! with Better and Hips from HIWYL Podcast
November 29, 2022 16:21 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBNew friends Better and Hips join me for a conversation about ALL kinds of things and some Community sprinkled in. Get to know these funny, amazing, thoughtful Community podcasters, as I jump back behind the mic after taking most of 2022 off.
Advanced Lego Construction: @Communiess Talk Community Lego Set
October 12, 2022 14:16 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Matt and Mike from the Community fan account @Communiess joins Ivan "The Community Lego Guy" for a conversation about his @CommunityTV Lego set. Enjoy!
Episode 50: Taking direction from Jay Chandrasekhar!
June 11, 2022 02:38 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBI was on a boat, but Matt from Communiess and Dan from Apartment 303 interviewed for us Broken Lizard's own Jay Chandrasekhar who directed nine episodes of Community!
Advanced Marketing Tactics for Podcasts with the Community Podcasters
May 21, 2022 18:18 - 48 minutes - 111 MBBlood Ties is out on Wondery and Apple Podcasts. It stars our favorite Gillian Jacobs. We tried to make a promo ad. This episode is that effort. If that sounds fun to you, please listen. It's worth it.
Blood Ties starring Gillian Jacobs. Now Out on Wondery!
May 21, 2022 18:17 - 1 minute - 2.38 MBOur family members are not always who we think. When Eleonore Richland exposed her father’s dark legacy, she vowed to clean up the family business – and hired her half-brother, Santino Reyes, to help her do it. But old habits die hard. In the shocking new third season, Eleonore reckons with what her father always taught her growing up: medicine is a bloody business. From Wondery, the makers of “The Shrink Next Door” and “Dr. Death,” Blood Ties stars Gillian Jacobs (Community, Love), Christian...
Six Seasons and a Movie, Two Andys, Four Weddings, and a Funeral
March 11, 2022 12:48 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWe're back for a special episode of Six Seasons and a Podcast! I'm joined by not one but TWO amazing Andys. Andy Bobrow was a writer on Community and shares with us some of his experiences on the show. Andy Stanton is the writer of the Mr Gum book series and tells a wonderful story about visiting the Community Set. Together they have created the first and only podcast about the iconic British TV show The Tumbler's Willy. We discuss their new podcast The Tumbler's Willy Podcast which you can f...
Episode 49 - Ultimate Pen Episodes with Special Guest Alex Rubens
December 16, 2021 21:58 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBHey folks. Here is the final (probably. maybe. we'll see) episode of 2021...and possibly the second last of the podcast (probably. maybe. we'll see) depending if/when Dan is available to chat. It's been another fun year at Six Seasons and a Podcast and my final chat with was Alex Rubens (Community, Rick and Morty). The funny thing is it took Alex and I six months to find a time and date that worked for us and it only took me another six months to publish this episode, so it feels like Alex a...
Episode 48 - Baseballs and Time Machines - with Special Guests Greg, Josh, Caleb, and Luke!
December 11, 2021 22:05 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBBatter Up, folks! We're going back in time to pre-playoff baseball. This episode was recorded back in October but for a lot of reasons I just didn't get a chance to publish it. Here it is as a surprise release in December. Greg Cromer (Rich from Community!), Josh Nelson (Sox Machine Podcast), Caleb Sawyer (Advanced Community Studies), and Luke Matthews (Who was my second guest ever on SSAAP!) all joined me for a chat about Community, Cardinals baseball, White Sox baseball, and playoff chances...
Episode 47 - Crisis Alert with Special Guest Erik Charles Nielsen
November 23, 2021 03:58 - 1 hour - 61 MBThere's only one Garrett Lambert. There's only one Erik Charles Nielsen. We got him, folks. And it's worth every moment. Zach from You Can't Disappoint a Podcast joins me for this excellent episode that is funny and emotional. Enjoy.
Episode 46 - Advanced Geothermal Curriculum with Special Guest Tim Saccardo
October 24, 2021 16:23 - 1 hour - 110 MBAdvanced Community Studies own Kevin Lannigan joined me for an awesome conversation with Tim about Community, Vice Principals, and more. I really enjoyed this one. Hope you do to.
Episode 45 - Modern Crossover Episodes with Special Guest Emily Cutler
September 15, 2021 14:01 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBSurprise! New Episode Alert! This week Matt (from Communiess) and Alex chat with Community and AP Bio writer Emily Cutler to talk about the craft and her experiences on the shows.
Episode 44 - The Boys Are Back in Town: Making a Top Ten List with Guests Wes and Justin Burdine aka My Brothers
June 04, 2021 16:42 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBI asked my brothers to watch my top ten favorite episodes of Community and figure out if I was crazy or not. We were supposed to do this over the internets, but I got the idea why not do this in person. So we fly to Minnesota and camped out at my brother's bar (Black Hart of St Paul) and recorded, what I think was a really fun time. Audience?
Episode 43 - Advanced History of British Television with Special Guest Tristram Shapeero
June 01, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBSo Good. So Smart. So Nice. Tristram Shapeero is the most tenured director with over 25+ episodes of Community under his belt including iconic episodes such as Contemporary American Poultry, Paradigms of Human Memory, and Regional Holiday Music. We're all over the place including a wonderful history lesson of British television. Enjoy!
Episode 42 - Long Weekend with Special Guest Steve Basilone
May 11, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week I had the awesome chance to talk with Writer, Director, Producer Steve Basilone (Community 3&4). He has a new film called "Long Weekend" coming out and we discussed Regional Holiday Music and more.
Episode 41 - Veni Vedi Vicki with Special Guest Danielle Kaplowitz
April 07, 2021 13:33 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThe fabulous Danielle Kaplowitz aka Vicki stopped by to talk with Jillian Clayton-Smallwood (Welcome to Greendale) and me. This funny conversation reflects on her oft-misunderstood character from the show and we talk Broadway for a little bit too. As always, thanks to Robbie Sherman for audio wizardry and mastering.
Episode 40 - The Season 4 Debate with Catrina, Jake, and Matt
March 30, 2021 05:50 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBOne of the most hotly debated subjects in the Community universe. Season 4....Love it and Watch it or Hate it and Skip it? I'm joined by Catrina, Jake, and Matt, all lovely Community fans. Sit back and enjoy the debate as we talk about the good and the bad.
Episode 39 - Setting Up Shots with Special Guest Dan Eckman
March 23, 2021 14:36 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis week it was my pleasure to have Michael Smallwood of Welcome to Greendale fame join me for a conversation with Director Dan Eckman. It's a funny, interesting behind the lens look at directing a Community episode. Enjoy!
Episode 38 - Schrabbing with Special Guest Rob Schrab
March 16, 2021 13:25 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThis week I'm talking with one of my heroes, Rob Schrab. We talk about everything from Schrab Home Video to Harmontown and dive into the Community episodes he directed. We also get a little serious talking about navigating harder moments in life when we struggle creatively and personally. It was a delight. He's the best. Enjoy the conversation!
Episode 37 - You Can't Disappoint a Podcast Host with Zach and Stephen of YCDAP Podcast
March 09, 2021 18:10 - 59 minutes - 136 MBStephen and Zach from You Can't Disappoint a Podcast stop by for a friendly little chat about Community Podcasts. I love these guys so much. Check out their Patreon!
Episode 36 - Revisiting CommuniCon with Gillian
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBGillian (Jillian with a G) was the lead organizer for the three CommuniCon's that were held between 2012 and 2014. We revisit this magical experience and dream of a time when another CommuniCon might happen.
Episode 35 - Love is Not Admissible Evidence with Special Guest Craig Cackowski
February 23, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBKevin from Advanced Community Studies joined me in this hilarious conversation with veteran actor and improv master, Craig Cackowski who plays the scene stealing Officer Cackowski on Community.
Episode 34 - Finding the Right Frames with Special Guest Steven Sprung
February 16, 2021 09:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBMy guest this week is Steven Sprung who edited multiple episodes throughout Season 1 and 2 as well as Directed "Early 21st Century Romanticism." We talked about the craft of editing and what he's learned having worked on TV and Film.
Episode 33 - Deaning Around with Very Special Guest Jim Rash
November 13, 2020 20:22 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBEd from Save Greendale Committee joins me for a superb conversation with Oscar Winner Jim Rash. We talk about his acting, his writing, his directing, and how clearly Ed is a better fan than I am. Enjoy!
Episode 32 - Duquesne of Clan Duquesne with Special Guest Charley Koontz
October 20, 2020 01:48 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBHey Community Fans! This is one of the episodes we've all been waiting for...Mr. Charley Koontz aka Real Neil with Pipes of Steel aka Duquesne of Clan Duquesne. I'll just apologize up front for fawning over him so much. I just think he's such a nice guy and love his acting. I'll be more professional next time. You can check him out in The Boys now on Amazon Prime and Eat Your Heart Out which you can see a trailer for here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfJTMnCT7Ps
Episode 31 - I Can't Count the Reasons with Special Guest Keith Slettedahl of The 88
October 06, 2020 20:38 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis week my friend and songwriter Ross King joins me to talk with Keith Slettedahl the lead singer of The 88 - writers of the Community theme song. Keith is a delightful human being and even plays the theme for us in the episode! Hope you enjoy this conversation about music and creativity.
Episode 31 - I Can't Count the Reasons with Keith Slettedahl of The 88
October 06, 2020 20:38 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week my friend and songwriter Ross King joins me to talk with Keith Slettedahl the lead singer of The 88 - writers of the Community theme song. Keith is a delightful human being and even plays the theme for us in the episode! Hope you enjoy this conversation about music and creativity.
Episode 30 - River Fingers with Special Guest Greg Cromer
September 23, 2020 19:52 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBGreg Cromer (Rich from Community, Jeff from Better Things) joins Kevin (Advanced Community Studies) for a hilarious conversation about life as the perfect man, finding river fingers with Annie, and making bird baths at Greendale. We had some recording issues so this one might sound a little different than usual. Regardless...Enjoy!
Episode 30 - River Fingers with Greg Cromer
September 23, 2020 19:52 - 47 minutes - 28.4 MBGreg Cromer (Rich from Community, Jeff from Better Things) joins Kevin (Advanced Community Studies) for a hilarious conversation about life as the perfect man, finding river fingers with Annie, and making bird baths at Greendale. We had some recording issues so this one might sound a little different than usual. Regardless...Enjoy!
Episode 29 - A Conversation with Very Special Guest Yvette Nicole Brown
September 14, 2020 16:19 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBWe're back after taking the month of August off. This week I am joined by special co-host Darsan Solomon (Community 5 & 6 cast member) as we had the distinct privilege to talk with Yvette Nicole Brown. She is delightful and wonderful and this conversation covers a lot of bases. Enjoy.
Episode 28 - A Voice at the Table with Sharai
July 30, 2020 17:50 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBLast week I spoke to the Advanced Community Studies podcast about the DnD Episode being pulled by Netflix. This week I'm continuing that conversation with another guest, Sharai, who has some really helpful things to say about being inclusive in dialogue. She was delightful to talk to and I hope it is as helpful to you as it was to me.
Episode 27 - Advanced Community Studies Podcast talks Advanced Dungeons and Dragons
July 26, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJace, Caleb, and Kevin from Advanced Community Studies Podcast stop by to continue their conversation about the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons episode controversy. And Dad jokes.
Episode 26 - In the Director's Chair with Special Guest Adam Davidson
July 15, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBI had the chance to talk with Oscar winning director Adam Davidson about the five episodes he directed on Community (Season 1, 2, 3 and 6). Buckle up for an insightful trip behind the camera and in the director's seat. And check out The Lunch Date here: https://youtu.be/epuTZigxUY8. Sound Engineering by Robbie Sherman. Intro by The 88.. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E25 - My Podcast with Abed with Very Special Guest Danny Pudi
June 25, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBThis week I interviewed one of the warmest and nicest guys you'll get to listen to, Danny Pudi. Community continues to showcase itself as an amazing show surrounded by amazing people. I asked Danny about his beginnings and influences, Mythic Quest, and of course, Abed. Matt from Communies joined me to ask questions from Twitter. I hope you enjoy it. Intro by The 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. Sound Engineering by Robbie Sherman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podca...
S1E24 - Joel McHale with Very Special Guest Joel McHale
June 17, 2020 21:46 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJoel McHale is my hero and hilarious. That's it. That's the description. Please enjoy this great episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E23 - Welcome to Greendale with guests Sadia, Jillian, and Michael from the WtG Podcast
June 11, 2020 12:36 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThis week's guests are fellow podcasters from the Welcome to Greendale podcast. We recorded this a day after last week's episode and it's a great companion piece; as my guests reminded me we have to take some time to self-care and enjoy something that can pick your spirits up. We talk about Aliens, Storks, and I reveal a story about how I embarrassed myself in front of Joel McHale. It was a delightful conversation, I hope you enjoy. Intro by The 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. --- Support t...
Welcome to Greendale: Extra Credit - Intro to Black Trauma
June 05, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour - 149 MBHey everyone. Michael, Sadia, and Jillian from the Welcome to Greendale podcast and I recorded an episode last night and I'm excited to share it with you next week. Instead of one of my episodes this week I offered my feed to share their latest episode. It was powerful and I hope you all listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E22 - The Evil Dean with Special Guest Jordan Black
May 31, 2020 02:24 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week I talked with Jordan Black the amazingly talented, funny actor and writer who played Dean Stephen Spreck aka the Evil Dean. We talked tv influences, The Groundlings, SNL, and TV writing. It was a delightful conversation and I know you'll enjoy it. Intro by The 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. Sound Engineering by Robbie Sherman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E21 - Advanced Television Studies with Special Guest Neil Goldman
May 21, 2020 22:49 - 1 hour - 88 MBThis week I talked to Neil Goldman, Executive Producer and writer of Community. He took me to school on how to make great television as we revisit Scrubs, Family Guy, and yes, Step by Step. I loved talking with him and I know you're going to enjoy his inside look on making tv we love. Intro by The 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. Sound Engineer Robbie Sherman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E20 - "Edit Right There: Talking Community" with Ed from Save Greendale Committee Podcast
May 15, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis week I'm talking to Ed from the Save Greendale Committee podcast. I love talking to my fellow Community Podcasters because we're all coming at this from similar and yet different motivations and perspectives. Get ready for me to drop some opinions about Britta, Troy and Abed, and Season 4. You've been warned. Intro by The 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E19 - Community Q&A with Special Guest Andy Bobrow
May 06, 2020 01:40 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBPart Two of my awesome conversation with Community Writer/Producer Andy Bobrow. We talk Pillow/Blanket Forts, Season 4, and Bless the Harts, his really funny animated show on Fox. Audio Engineering by Robbie Sherman. Intro by The 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E19 - Community Q&A with Special Guest Andy Bobrow
May 06, 2020 01:40 - 56 minutes - 52 MBPart Two of my awesome conversation with Community Writer/Producer Andy Bobrow. We talk Pillow/Blanket Forts, Season 4, and Bless the Harts, his really funny animated show on Fox. Audio Engineering by Robbie Sherman. Intro by The 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E18 - Origin Stories with Special Guest Andy Bobrow
April 30, 2020 20:03 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBI'm very excited to release this episode into the wild. Andy Bobrow has an awesome story of becoming a tv writer and show runner. This is part one, which I'm calling Origin Stories. Part two will be a Q&A about episodes like Mixology Certification and Pillows and Blankets. Sound Engineering by Robbie Sherman. Intro by the 88. Outro by Ludwig Göransson. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support
S1E17 - Top 10s with My Friend - with Guest Christie-Lee aka StudyRoomF on IG
April 22, 2020 21:26 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBGuys, this was one of those episodes that I loved doing because i get to opine about Community. My awesome new friend Christie-Lee (Instagram Episode) joined me to talk through our top 10 Community episodes...and I reveal how I ranked all 110 episodes. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/six-seasons-podcast/support