This week we explore the cruel world of internet message boards and then we take you out on the town with a sampling of the ins and outs of Los Angeles nightlife. Up next, how to give criticism of your comedic friends’ performances (the first part of this conversation was cut off in a snafu, but you’ll quickly catch on), how important is it to be a team player and what’s the difference between stealing jokes and homages?
Have you seen the Affirmatron pilot, "The Affirmatron Ultimatum," yet? Check it out here!
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The boys are back in Hollywood this week, and talk about the ongoing renovations to the iO West bar. Also up for discussion:
-Brian got a gig!
-How to make your reel!
-And how awesome are Neil Patrick Harris and the Muppets?
Then Affirmatron offers up their hatorade on remakes, focus groups and nepotism in Hollywood!
Make sure to check out the Affirmatron pilot: “The Affirmatron Ultimatum” on Friday, August 1st at www.dailymotion.com/affirmatron
For the second time, RFH is under the temporary call sign of Radio Free Silver Lake as we record again from the Fortress of Mart-itude during iO’s ongoing renovations.
This week, Marty and Brian talk about the recent benefit for the iO bar staff in this time of troubles. Then they recount Marty’s recent endeavors playing real-life “Frogger.” An iO alum’s recent legal problems inspire a discussion about drugs and the cult of celebrity, whatever happened to shame and just WHO do you have to sleep with to get a TV show around here?
BONUS: The boys offer the ultimate game at work to make it seem like you’re being productive when you’re actually writing scripts in your head.
This week’s lessons:
Angeleno Anthropology 101:
o A guide to recognizing your urban homeless and drug addicts.
o The appropriateness of age in the Land of Youth.
o Transitioning from East Coast togs into L.A. threads.
Headshots 411
o What to look for, how to prepare and what to do after you get’em done.
Pencils down. Pass your blue books to the T.A. We’ll see you at commencement…well, except for you, Mr. Higanbotham. I’m sorry that you had to find out this way, but seriously, you can’t be that surprised.
We are BACK! Did you miss us?
Affirmatron is back from the suckitude and in this week's episode, we talk about the recent run of bad luck our fearless duo and the theater they call home have had. From their temporary digs of Marty's kitchen, they also discuss the importance of having artistic product on hand, New England-style improv (it's cream-based rather than tomato) and the dangers of the Fourth of July in Silver Lake.
Special Guest this week: Boston the Cat
Hey RFH-ers!
So something that really sucks just happened...Brian's computer was stolen. Not only is this extremely devastating for Brian, the thief also stole our remaining podcasts and the equipment with which we do the podcast.
Yeah...so...
We need some time to regroup and figure out how to continue the Affirmacast, but watch this space for future Radio Free Hollywoods, and, of course, look out for our new videos every Monday Morning.
Marty and Brian of Affirmatron
Affirmatron tackles the 6th Annual LA Improv Festival, the San Diego Marathon, the New York Television Festival and why there are no more American action heroes.
Plus, Brian reveals that he was a complete and total A-hole from the ages of 16 to 20. He should have been shot with a crossbow bolt.
FUN FACT: Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end.
Affirmatron celebrates Women in Comedy, talks about the 6th Annual LA Improv Festival and generally make good natured asses of themselves.
Shh. Nobody wake Sam.
No Filler, Frills or Fads. Just straight up pure podcast. Affirmatron represents!
FUN FACT: The most popular toys of 1930 were Rodeo Joe Krazy, the Little Orphan Annie paint box, and Mysto Magic Set.
I kid you not.
This week's guest: Brian Konowal (iOWest's Rohan Will Answer, GIRL 6, CLOCKERS)
Oh, man. What a great podcast this week.
This week Affirmatron discusses the Independent Television Festival, throwing a party when you sell a script; NOT on your birthday, the continuing atrocity that is movie remakes (and Speed Racer wasn't much better), the awesomeness that is the Foot Fist Way and how Tigerpants was robbed of a Cagematch.
And Chris Marrs, you are an awful person. Michael J. Fox? Shame on you, sir. Shame on you.
DOUBLE FAIL!!!!
This week's guest: James Bonadio (improv teacher (Westside Eclectic), Studio City Committee, K.O.A.L.A., Ernie Danzig: YEAH!)
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