In his first episode says, he asked if the Knicks were trash, Evan continues to celebrate the NBA Champions and even shows off some of his own Knicks-inspired swag. Then it’s on to the state of New York sports with the Yankees pushing for the division down the homestretch and the Jets and Giants starting out 1-0. Finally Evan congratulates Bon Jovi on their summer tour and recaps his night at The Viper Room catching the LA debut of the Miami-formed bandLawn.
For the first time in over 4 years, Bon Jovi is back on tour, playing nine sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. With so many fans flocking to the Mecca, Evan brought on longtime fan Lynn DeJulio Felton (@joviredhead) who took in night 2!
How was the show? What was the atmosphere like? How was Jon Bon Jovi’s voice following vocal surgery? And what came with the Legendary VIP package?
All that plus watching some clips from the show, talking Richie Sambora and sharing how waiting until the last minute to get seats on Ticketmaster can prove fruitful! On a steel horse, let’s ride!
00:00 Lynn’s Bon Jovi story 04:10 Best Bon Jovi friends 06:35 The Bon Jovi VIP Package 09:10 How is Jon’s voice? 12:00 Finding last minute ticket deals 15:05 The Bon Jovi pop-up store 18:17 Richie Sambora’s X activity 21:16 The crowd’s energy during the show and the afterparty 25:56 Will Bon Jovi have another tour?
The New York Knicks are about to battle the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals and Evan is on edge. To reduce (or enhance) his anxiety, Evan brings on fellow Knicks fan and Great Neck South high school alum Jerry Lee.
Evan and Jerry recount the Knicks’ historic run to the finals while citing what makes them most confident and uncertain about the Knicks’ prospect of capturing their first title in over 50 years! They also give their predictions and talk Great Neck nostalgia before Evan asks Jerry why he doesn’t see his cousin Larry that much.
00:00 Catching up with Jerry Lee
04:40 Knicks Fans Superstitions
11:30 Knicks Family Fandom
15:21 NBA Finals analysis and predictions
25:25 Will Jerry be at the 30 year high school reunion?
It’s happening! For the first time since 1999,the New York Knicks (@nyknicks) are going to the NBA Finals! And what a run it has been!Blowout after blowout. Sweep after sweep. What do I see in this team? How does this compare to 1994 and 1999? I’ll give you my personal stories. Also, I deliver the WORLD PREMIERE of my new emo/comedy song “I DO NOT MARRY,” inspired by real spam messages and the growing world of Spam Whispering.
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0:00 Intro 00:25 Knicks make the Finals 07:41 1994 and 1999 Finals Memories
12:05 Evan’s Hiatus Explained
15:04 New song and music video “I DO NOT MARRY” 17:22 Album Spoiler – SPAM WHISPERING 19:01 Outro
Ryan Manno is the co-host and producer of the Ellen K Morning Show on KOST 103.5 in Los Angeles. Fresh off his Monomania surprise birthday party, he joins Evan to break down all the matches and try to pinpoint the vibes going into Wrestlemania Vegas. How will the Pat McAfee addition play out? Will CM Punk or Roman Reigns reign supreme? Also, Jay as well as Kelly Meyersfield jump in to share their wrestling shirts, google Liv Morgan’s hematoma and Brock Lesnar’s hulkish daughter… but mostly they look on in boredom. Ryan and Jay will also be at Wrestlemania Saturday and will go to a special meet and greet brunch. Batton down the hatches. It’s Wrestlemania!
Undisputed WWE Championship Match Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee)
Women’s World Championship Match Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins
Unsanctioned Match Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
Six-Man Tag Team Match Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight
Sunday
World Heavyweight Championship Match CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
WWE Women’s Championship Match Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
“The Demon” Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio
United States Championship Match Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio
Evan welcomes viral digital creator and Knicks superfan Duglust to Socially Awkward. After celebrating the Knicks’ NBA Cup win, they dive into the state of the team, Tyler Kolek, Mike Brown, and whether any big changes are needed. Duglust shares how he ended up doing a video with Knicks celebrity superfan Ben Stiller, plus how wrestling and John Cena’s final match influence entertainment today. The episode wraps with Step Brothers–level friendship vibes, and the big questions: should the Knicks trade for Giannis and retire Carmelo Anthony’s jersey?
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In this episode, Evan digs into the latest swirl of rumors linking the New York Knicks to Giannis Antetokounmpo—what’s real, what’s wishful thinking, and whether he even wants this trade to happen! Then it’s over to WFAN, where a major shakeup is underway: Craig Carton is expected to return to afternoons, Evan Roberts & Tiki Barber are headed to middays, and Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata suddenly find themselves the odd men out. It’s a full breakdown of trade talk, shifting lineups, and what this all means for the Knicks and their city’s sports talk radio.
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Evan breaks down everything you need to know heading into this year’s stacked WWE Survivor Series! He previews the explosive men’s WarGames match featuring CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, The Usos, and Roman Reigns taking on The Vision—Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Logan Paul with Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar in the mix. On the women’s side, Evan dives into the chaos of Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, and AJ Lee battling Nia Jax, Lash Legend, The Kabuki Warriors, and Becky Lynch. He also gives predictions for the Intercontinental Championship showdown between John Cena and Dominik Mysterio, plus the Women’s World Title clash as Stephanie Vaquer defends against Nikki Bella. Get ready for bold takes, surprise picks, and plenty of Survivor Series hype! This Saturday on ESPN in the US and Netflix internationally!
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
This episode Evan welcomes Star Wars fanatic, pop culture maven and fellow Great Neck, Long Island native Spencer Jawitz. After the initial Great Neck nostalgia, Spencer and Evan break down how each of them raved about the new Running Man movie starring Glen Powell. From the Easter eggs to the messaging, Spencer shares why this movie hit the mark and how he has a connection to cast member Katy O’Brian!
Then they dived into everything Star Wars as Spencer is the co-founder of Virtual Cantina Network (VCN), an online community of Star Wars fans over 100,000 strong! Spencer then gives a primer of how all the additional Star Wars content fits in with the theatrical releases. He also recalls his visit to George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch and a big upcoming announcement of Star Wars convention in Los Angeles in 2027.
Spencer also mentions how his passion for Star Wars has supplanted his involvement with pro wrestling. However, that didn’t stop him and Evan from talking WWE’s TKO era, an upcoming Wrestlemania in Saudi Arabia, John Cena’s retirement tour and LA Knight.
Get ready for an episode chalk-full of entertaining and insightful takes that make it less awkward, but more geeky.
Last week tickets for Bon Jovi’s Forever tour went on sale. And they were selling so much that shows had to keep being added. However, with Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing and long queues, success was mixed for fans.
Hardcore Jovi fans Michele Bloom, Chantel Griffin and Jerry Braden all join Evan to debrief on their ticket buying experience and the overall fan reaction, sharing a mix of anticipation, excitement, but some dismay.
Also, with Bon Jovi as popular as ever, but no current fan club, the fans wonder how the fanbase can regain that sense of community that initially brought them together. What would it take? Who’s going to run it?
Plus, have these fans ever bought Bon Jovi tickets from a scalper? And what are they most looking forward to this upcoming Bon Jovi tour?
With a fan summit on the level of the World Economic Forum, this episode is a must listen for hardcover music lovers who want to stay connected to their fellow fans and the band that they love – FOREVER!
In this episode of Evan Says, Evan dives into the future of New York City politics — sharing his anticipation for Zohran Mamdani’s potential victory in the mayoral race. Evan also breaks down his Zohran’s campaign promises and how realistic they are for the city. 🗽 And what about the common refrain ‘Tax The Rich?’ Is that practical? Then Evan shifts coasts to talk about California’s Prop 50 and why it’s more about voter representation than people realize. ⚖️ Plus, Evan throws in a few thoughts on the epic World Series where the Los Angeles Dodgers edged out the Toronto Blue Jays — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the moments that made baseball magic again. ⚾️
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Evan downloads a full week of events and news as he’s fresh off seeing The Maximum Fun Tour in Ontario, California featuring A Day to Remember, The Wonder Years and especially his beloved Yellowcard! What stood out about the bands? Was it maximum fun? What songs hit the hardest?
Also, Bon Jovi is back with their new Forever Tour. Is this just the beginning or is it our last chance to see Bon Jovi in concert? How is Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal recovery? Evan weighs in with his Jovi expertise.
Finally, another big sports gambling scandal in the NBA involving the FBI, coaches, a current player, the Mafia and so much more! Does sports media have an ethical dilemma partnership with sports gambling entities? Or is it simply personal responsibility? And will gambling website now offer scandal-based promo codes?
We’re going all in on Evan Says and we don’t even need to contact a bookie!
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Surprisingly not exhausted, Evan jumps on right after tutoring for 13 hours straight! A new personal record!
While he was tutoring all day, he did peek at the NFL scores during the day and it was too very different kinds of losses for the New York Jets and Giants. Do the Jets have any hope? What advice does he have for Aaron Glenn? Plus, he marvels at how perfect the Giants’ collapse was to the Denver Broncos.
Lots of sports talk followed by a few thoughts on the No Kings protests over the weekend as well as a new announcement on how sometimes ‘Evan Says’ may be ‘Evan Sings.’
Excerpt of Evan Says Ep9 – A Tutoring Recordand Giants / Jets Dramedies
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Evan takes you behind the scenes at the Bon Jovi: Forever (Legendary Edition) album preview at the iHeartRadio Theater. While phones were locked away, hear how the event played out as 104.3’s Valentine in the Morning interviewed Jon Bon Jovi for a revealing sit-down filled with stories, humor, and admiration for today’s artists. From chatting about seeing thenew Bruce Springsteen movie with Bruce Springsteen to countless JBJ rest stop jokes, Evan recaps how some of the experience felt like watching YouTube (or being in the studio) with Jon Bon Jovi. Jon also heaps a lot of praises on the artists who join him on the record, including Lainey Wilson, Marcus King’s soulful verse, and the strings arrangement by David Campbell in “Seeds.”
Plus, Evan closes with thoughts on the Yankees’ season after being eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays. What are the next steps? How can the Yankees get better? Evan has some ideas!
ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
In this episode of Evan Says, Evan kicks things off by admiring the miraculous Mets’ playoff elimination — and it’s every bit as fascinating as you’d expect. He then shifts gears to preview the Yankees’ postseason hopes, shares his thoughts on the Jaxson Dart’s explosive debut with the New York Giants, and can’t hide his boredom when it comes to the Jets. Then, the conversation takes a turn as Evan weighs in on California’s Proposition 50 before wrapping up with a rundown of his upcoming live performance dates. Sports, sass, and schadenfreude — this episode’s got it all.
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ABOUT THE POD: “Evan Says” is a comedy podcast hosted by New York and Los Angeles comedian Evan Wecksell, covering pro wrestling, New York and national sports, pop culture, TV, movies, and current events. With sharp takes and surprise guests, Evan delivers humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary every episode.
Keya Mason is a 3-time Emmy-nominated TV producer and casting director. She has produced for such shows as Dr Phil, Divorce Court, Judge Hatchett and Judge Maria Lopez while casting such reality hits as Love Island USA, The Bachelor, The Bachelor, Queer Eye and Catfish: The TV Show. And she has stories! Hear the behind the scenes of how shows are put together, how she knows whom to cast, and how she was about to convince the Catfisher to come on Catfish!!
Keya was also one of only a handful of people in the world to be in the room when Evan gave his NYU marketing presentation that inspired him to pursue comedy! Does she remember it? Plus, we hear about the time she asked Evan and his wife if they wanted to go on the Divorce Court. All that and the arrival of Mason Castle Productions. Big things on the way! And towards the end maybe Keya stumbles on to her Ted Talk!
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Evan jumps to give his review of The Naked Gun movie reboot and why it was everything it needed to be. He then dives into a variety of wrestling topics including the new WWE / ESPN PLE partnership, the revelation of Microman at AAA’s Triplemania, and a final note on the unfortunate connection between Hulk Hogan and TMZ.
Evan recaps the new Netflix docuseries WWE: Unreal that pulls the curtain back on the wrestling business. Does it give too much away? Will this create more wrestling fans? Evan highlights a few of the standout superstars, including Rhea Rhipley and Chelsea Green, as well as who this series is really meant for.
Then Evan moves on to preview the first two-night Summerslam front MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Evan goes match-by-match giving you his predictions and thoughts on the trajectory of the wrestlers, in addition to some unique fantasy booking.
Night 1 Judgment Day vs. Bliss & Flair (WWE Women’s Tag Titles) Gunther (c) vs. CM Punk (World Heavyweight Title) Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul Reigns & Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker & Bronson Reed Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill Sami Zayn vs. Karrion Kross
Night 2 John Cena (c) vs. Cody Rhodes (Undisputed WWE Title, Street Fight) Naomi (c) vs. Ripley vs. Iyo Sky (Women’s World Title) Lynch (c) vs. Valkyria (Women’s Intercontinental, No DQ) Solo Sikoa (c) vs. Jacob Fatu (US Title, Steel Cage) Dominik Mysterio (c) vs. AJ Styles (Intercontinental)
Shaken from the news of the passing of WWE / WWF Legend Hulk Hogan, Evan reminisces about the impact Hulk had on him his entire life.From his unforgettable matches and charisma to the impact he had on pop culture, Hulkamania was more than just a catchphrase—it was a movement. Join Evan as he shares memories, moments, and what Hogan meant to him growing up. Even watch a piece of his Wrestlemania 19 match with The Rock that had Evan fully invested. Whether you cheered, booed, or flexed along with him, this one’s for the Hulkster. Hulkamania Forever!
🎙️ Was Mike Francesa Right About Superman? – Episode 002
New York sports talk legend Mike Francesa’s scathing review of the new Superman movie garnered over 6 million views on X alone. This had Evan in a frenzy, so after then seeing the movie with his family, he then brought them on to see if Mike was right. In this hilarious family crossover, Evan is joined by wife Kelly Meyersfield and their son Beckett Sage to dive into reacting to Mike’s reaction. From superhero skepticism to sports-radio grumbles, the trio breaks down Francesa’s classic rant with their own hot takes, clapbacks, and unexpected insights. Evan even invokes an article from his Dumb Stuff book claiming Mike would actually be his dad. It’s Superman meets suburbia meets sports radio legend. Buckle up for a fun, family-fueled ride. Plus, Kelly’s brief reaction to the Coldplay Kiss Cam phenomenon.
Credit: Mike Francesa’s reaction is courtesy of The Mike Francesa Podcast on Bet Rivers Network.
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🎙️ Episode 001 – Evan Says… Everything In the debut episode of Evan Says, comedian Evan Wecksell previews all that his podcast will cover with no-holds-barred takes on wrestling, New York and national sports, TV, movies, and the madness of modern pop culture. From the squared circle to the latest phenomenons of the world, Evan delivers punchlines and perspective with a coast-to-coast mindset — part New York grit, part LA chill. No guest, no filter — just Evan laying the foundation for the rants, riffs, and reality checks to come.
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Bon Jovi played its first show in three years at a special Runaway Tours event in Nashville. Michele Bloom and Traci Lynn were there with all the details. Most importantly, how was Jon’s voice? And where did this trip rank among the others? Michele and Traci reveal what this weekend meant to them and what the show meant to Jon! Plus, a rundown of all the weekend’s events – the welcome party, the tribute band Bad Medicine, and the reconnecting with fellow fans. And will we see Bon Jovi back on the road? Only way to find out is to listen!
Andrea Abbate (@andrearabbate) is a tv writer and comedienne and this month her one-woman show is featured at the Los Angeles Fringe festival. Sharing her battles with drugs and eating disorders, she will take you on a roller coaster ride and surprise you where she goes. Andrea also talks about her career selling over 20 tv shows, appearing on Full House and The Office (not that office). Plus, Andrea and Evan talk sleep schedules, comedic influences and the time Andrea saw 18 Michael Jackson impersonators mourning their simultaneous unemployment in Las Vegas. And their mutual fandom of Bon Jovi.
Josh Goldstein (@jgold12) is a hardcore wrestling fan and podcaster – just like Evan. Josh is also from Great Neck, Long Island – just like Evan. Josh was actually live at Wrestlemania 1, 2, 20 and 29! Then hear them break down the full Wrestlemania 41 card. Hopefully they get along.
Kevin O’Neill and Evan never met. But that didn’t keep them from becoming Facebook friends. Hear how they’re connected, the depths of Kevin’s nerd culture and what are the best phone games out there? Plus, how many ways can Kevin operate on a bunny? (He’s a veterinarian.) So Evan also gets Kevin’s advice on his cats’ occasional vomiting. In addition, Kevin shares his ‘spam whispering’ attempts with Evan and Kevin reveals some data he uncovered about those people on the other end of those spam texts! Too much awkward to go around!
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Bon Jovi’s new documentary “Thank You, Goodnight” just debuted on Hulu in the #1 spot and fellow Bon Jovi fan Jennifer Farrell is joining Evan to break it all down. Of course, they also reminisced about their fan club memories and the time they crossed paths with Jon Bon Jovi. Hear about the time Evan ran on a treadmill next to Jon and then the time Jennifer kissed him during a show! Plenty of awkward to go around and a surprise guest at the end!
Katy Grimes is the editor-in-chief of the California Globe and she always has a lot to write about. Focused on politics, Katy and Evan break down the woes of California while talking through prop 47 (addressing retail theft), homelessness, abortion, and more. Plus, what does the future hold for Governor Gavin Newsom? And what about Adam Schiff vs Steve Garvey this November? They even discuss the campaign of Robert F Kennedy, Jr. Katy also gets into the mechanics of journalism and how she acquires (and loses) sources. Finally, Katy and Evan watch along to Evan’s new song, “Radical Left Republican Dad.” There’s the awkward.
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Derrick T Lewis does it all: actor, host, ring announcer, media personality, singer and big wrestling fan! Hear about all his successes from how he started ring announcing to his current deal with The Bleav Network. Also, last year Derrick was part of Wheel of Fortune’s WWE Week. He has also been to a ton of WWE shows including landing last minute seats to Wrestlemania 20. Then he and Evan break down Wrestlemania 40 which features Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns & The Rock on night 1 followed by Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns on night 2. It’s the 150th episode of Socially Awkward.
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Let’s not sugarcoat it: Nick Smith is a movie producer in Hollywood! As VP of Production for Paperclip Limited, his latest project is a feature length nostalgic young adult comedy SNACK SHACK. Think Superbad meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Hear its origin story and how the distribution quickly came together.Also, what got him into film? What’s it like being a movie producer? And what’s it like working with Yeardley Smith (the voice of Lisa Simpson)? All that and even some Theta Chi chat. Mildly awkward, but mostly entertaining!
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Evan returns from his unintentional hiatus to interview another fellow Facebook friend. This time it’s Jessica Petraccione and we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of Bon Jovi. Evan and Jessica discuss favorite Jovi memories and then go rapid fire through every Bon Jovi album. What were their favorite tracks on each album? Which tracks were underappreciated? All that and more with a great awkward Jovi-based conversation!
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Dr. Shannon Kroner has been working with special needs families since 2001. She is also the Executive Director ofFreedom Of Religion – United Solutions (FOR-US), building an interfaith coalition of religious leaders who have united to protect the religious freedom of vaccine choice, helping thousands of Americans obtain religious vaccine exemptions for work and school. Most recently she is the author of the children’s bookI’m Unvaccinated and That’s OK!published by Skyhorse Publishing and ICAN Press. In this interview hear her origin story, how Covid galvanized the vaccine choice movement and how celebrities have been blown away by her efforts. This conversation will be more candid than awkward.
In honor of Shannon’s appearance, order her new children’s book on Amazon or order autographed copies at drshannonkroner.com.
Note: Due to the open discourse of the interview, a full video can be found on Socially Awkward’s Rumble channel:https://rumble.com/c/c-1042581.
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Sarah Nicole Nadler is a money coach for entrepreneurs as a licensed financial advisor, author and philanthropist. So as Socially Awkward’s first entrepreneur-based Facebook friend, Evan gets Sarah to break down how to approach money. Where does she put her extra money? How do millionaires still end up short on cash?
Later, Sarah talks about her fantasy writing as well as how to write an effective instructional, non-fiction book.
So it’s active income, passive income, lots of income and literary advice on the episode with lots of awkward.
It’s been roughly a month since Wheel of Fortune’s WWE Week and Evan is talking to the champion contestant Grant Salzano. Grant won over $50,000 in cash and WWE-themed prizes over two shows in addition to the grand prize of tickets to Wrestlemania, Smackdown, the Hall of Fame and a Front-Row VIP experience for Monday Night Raw. Evan and Grant relive the key moments in his Wheel journey and how everything fell into place. Plus, he talks about being paired with Natalya Neidhart and how he designed a premium, customized title belt from the experience. All that and some pilot talk as Grant is making the most of his new license to fly. And as always, this episode has a license to be awkward.
It’s Wheel of Fortune’s WWE Week and Evan has Wheel contestants on to recap and preview their appearances. Tracina Jones from Tampa partnered with Drew McIntyre. What did they talk about? How has her week been since going viral due to her incorrect ball-centric guess. Tracina is joining by Ben Clark who is about to partner with Big E. How did they manage to hit it off so well? And what event will Tracina and Ben even up attending next year? All that plus Tracina and Ben offer their full Wrestlemania predictions, and how Evan ended up as an alternate for WWE week. #playingwithballs
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Palmer Davis dances hard, kicks high and can pull off a one-woman show. She also recently defeated breast cancer and was sharing her journey over social media. Hear how she emerged victorious and what she creatively has in store for the world.
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In their first ever conversation, Evan interviews Matt Duron, someone he hoped would get him a gig at his college (Thiel) back in 2007. Unfortunately, 15 years later, Evan has still not played Thiel but he is still friends with Matt. Hear about Matt’s writing exploits, potential books in the works and his reaction to the pilot of the new Quantum Leap.
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Ernie Elwood (aka Elijah Beers) and Evan first met when Evan performed for Theta Chi Fraternity at Central Missouri State several years ago. But now it is Ernie who has taken the stage as an independent wrestler. What is his gimmick? Why the name Ernie Elwood? Where does he see himself ending up professionally? We hear about all that plus his big match against Harley Race’s son on October 1 in St Joseph, MO!
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Evan returns with a double episode! First, Actress Elisabeth Donaldson talks about being a full-time artist in Nashville, Tennessee and how it’s different from being an actress in LA. (3:50) Plus the story of how she got Evan and his wife into SAG at the same time, going Fi-Core, navigating the pandemic and whether she’s interacted with other Elisabeth Donaldsons. They also go into all of Elisabeth’s creative talents and then scan some obituaries of recently departed Elisabeth Donaldson.
Then it’s a returning (and pregnant) Angela McArdle who is now the National Chair of the Libertarian Party. How did she level up so fast and get over 2/3 of the votes to be the national spokesperson for a political party? We recap her campaigning, how she got Los Angeles to stand down with its v—ine mandate, her thoughts on the Libertarian presidential candidates in 2020 and what 2024 may hold. Evan also gets her party’s new stance on abortion, thoughts on Donald Trump, and how being in a third party still gets her opinions assigned to being left or right.
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Lori Broslovsky is a Jersey girl who stops by to talk about her favorite band: Bon Jovi. Lori and Evan do a deep dive into everything Bon Jovi! They recap the reaction to their latest tour, lament the continued absence of Richie Sambora, and give their favorite non-mainstream Bon Jovi songs. Plus, they share their experiences meeting the band and how every time that’s happened to Evan, he’s made an awkward idiot of himself. And has Lori seen her final Bon Jovi show? All that and more.
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Jim Meskimen is a talented mix of acting, voiceovers, impressions and general artistry. He is also approaching 300 credits on IMDB thanks to appearances on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Gas Lit, Apollo 13 and such commercials as Geico and KFC! Jim is now sharing his wealth of knowledge with a new online course called The Working Actor Method (jimworkingactor.com). Besides laying out the course, Jim and Evan talk about his past credits, his mother Marion Ross from Happy Days and his favorite impressions. Then Evan tries to extract an impression of wrestling commentator Jim Ross just to see if Jim (Ross) Meskimen can impersonate Jim Ross. While enlightening, also enjoy Evan’s awkward technical difficulties!
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Mark Meuser is a constitutional law attorney and native Californian who is running for US Senate in 2022. How is the campaign trail? Why did he chose the US Senate race? What are his thoughts on election integrity? All this and even some fitness talk. And don’t worry, Evan was still awkward.
Jump to your preferred topic: (times are approximate) 3:25 Mark’s take on the recall election. 9:30 Previewing Newsom’s 2022 election day 12:10 Why Mark is running for US Senate 17:00 The state of election integrity and what needs to be changed 22:20 Addressing the idea of voter suppression and the use of emergency powers 29:30 The state of CA’s bad bills and the progressive agenda 37:07 Thoughts on potentially running against Senator Alex Padilla in November 44:09 Mark’s message to people of color and the lgbt community 47:23 Mark’s Ironman experience 52:54 Mark’s workout suggestions and why he runs 5K daily 58:00 Does he have favorite sports teams? 1:01:40 Mark’s book recommendations
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Brandon Hurley is an American Youtuber who to his Vietnamese audience is known as Phuc Map. Hear how Brandon went from America to Vietnam and grew to be a well-known TV personality. Also, hear all the things Brandon can teach, plus Vietnam’s dealings with the pandemic. Brandon is also a fellow Theta Chi brother who initially met Evan in 2006 when Evan crashed on his couch during a southeast tour. It’s bilingual awkward!
Jeff Shipley is a state representative from Iowa, and somehow he’s Evan’s Facebook friend. Jeff discusses his nihilistic political origins, his experience as a stand-up comedian, selling solar panels and sauerkraut before holding office, and an update on Iowa in the era of Covid. Jeff then goes into how he beat out Phil Miller for office by a mere handful of votes, his learning curve as an elected official and what his rapport is with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Plus, how he was introduced to the medical freedom movement, dealing with internet trolls, and selling Americans on why Iowa is the place to be.
NOTE: Due to some “vaseline” content that might be censored, a complete video of this interview is available on Socially Awkward’s new Rumble channel!
Jessica Amal is an actress, writer and producer who actually cast Evan in his first student film when he moved to LA! After reminiscing about the film, they then get into Jessica’s public battle with lung cancer and how she’s been able to stay strong. She also talks about how she met her husband and then she and Evan watch back the film during the interview (but this was cut because of an overwhelming amount of toilet FX.
Kristi Slager initially met Evan at Beverly Hills Playhouse and over a decade later she’s on Socially Awkward! Did you know at Notre Dame that Joe Montana was the backup to her dad!? Kristi takes us from driving cross-country to Los Angeles to navigating teaching during the pandemic. Plus, she and Evan discuss TV shows young and old. How would they each do on The Bachelor / The Bachelorette? Plus thoughts on The OA, Golden Girls and Cobra Kai. And how many other Kristi Slagers are out there? Plenty random and plenty awkward!
Owen Alabado is an actor, comedian, singer, dancer, martial artist – in other words, a Renaissance man. Hear how this Wisconsin native was drawn to theater, moved to Los Angeles and is currently kicking butt back in Wisconsin. He also talks about his comedy and he and Evan retrace their steps on how they met. (2:40) Then, returning to the podcast for the first time since Episode 1, Beckett Sage stops in to give his Wrestlemania 37 predictions, even though he does not regularly watch wrestling. Beckett also ponders at what age he will be able to beat up his dad and what his finishing move would be to take him down. (35:11) A double dose of awkward!
Orrin Heatlie is the lead proponent of RecallGavin2020 and, thanks to over 2,000,000 Californians, he is about to be part of only the second recall initiative to qualify in the history of California. How did this get done? Who is the primary driving force behind the recall? As Gavin Newsom claims, is this a “republican recall” (of ‘anti-vaxxers,’ ‘anti-maskers,’ and ‘Trump supporters’)? All those questions are answered plus the role of Covid-19, Randy Economy and thousands of volunteers. And what’s next for the coalition and do they have a replacement in mind? Also, count the number of media requests Orrin gets during the video when his bee wallpaper pops up.
**Audio Note: While Orrin had no audio issues, Evan’s mic was blown out so he brought down his levels to spare your ears.
Taryn Kristal is the founder of The Resolvancy – a divorce strategy and coaching firm, but to Evan she is the girl into whose locker he slipped a Peanuts card in the sixth grade. Now 3o years later, Evan gets her and her boyfriend at the time’s reaction. Taryn also discusses the power of music, her favorite musical acts and vocalists, her Rie & Ryn clothing line, the other Taryn Kristal in her life, what she thought of Evan’s theatrical wife during high school and other Great Neck nostalgia and name-dropping. Then, Kelly Meyersfield makes an appearance to table read a classic Mike Francesa radio call with Taryn as included in Evan’s dumb book “Mike Francesa’s Greatest Hits.” With a dynamic similar to Screech interviewing Kelly Kapowski, this discussion is chock full of awkward. #GoRebels
Cooper Shaw is an actress in SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity who first met Evan when he edited her first demo reel in Brooklyn. Now about a decade later they have their first conversation as Cooper has too migrated to Los Angeles. How has she dealt with life in LA during Covid? She talks all about teaching people accents and impressions online, solo dance parties, her favorite musicals, Transfers on Netflix and her catchy name.
Ruvane aka Ruvane Kurland is a full-time musician who has traveled the majority of the country until Covid. In their first conversation, Ruvane and Evan discuss how they became Facebook friends, performing pre and post-Covid and the wonderful world of acoustic rock and audio looping. Ruvane also talks life in Ohio, favorite musicians and all the instruments he plays. Check out his backdrop in the video! And for more info on Ruvane, go to RuvaneMusic.com.
Andrew Mikkelson plans to leave Facebook at the end of the month so Evan interviews his fellow Theta Chi Fraternity brother before his departure. Andrew talks about life in college at NJIT, how he found his way to the Navy and then to being a field service electrician who one night was needed to turn on all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He’s making Russelectric proud.
Erica Sandberg is a standout freelance writer in San Francisco who contributes to 12-15 publications at a time! Having met Evan when she interviewed him during his political run, Erica reconnects to discuss the state of California, the job-killing law AB 5 and an open letter she wrote to San Francisco restaurants to whom Mayor London Breed has turned a blind eye. Plus, the time Erica went undercover to see how many syringes she could score in San Francisco in one day. And towards the end, the question she asked Evan that set him into a rant.
Evan talks with Mike Netter, one of the lead organizers of RecallGavin2020.com and one of his newest Facebook friends. Who is the primary driving force behind this recall? What does Gavin Newsom have in common with Gray Davis, who was recalled in 2003 (and led to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger)? How does a recall work? Is the governor also socially awkward? Mike breaks it down and explains how easy it is for you to help!
Angie Brice and Evan overlapped at Tufts University for two years, never met, yet somehow they’re Facebook friends. In their first conversation ever, hear them try to solve that mystery and then discuss her post-Tufts travels, her Hairoine product line and how she ended up working at the United Nations in Switzerland! Also, Angie goes in-depth about her current battle with lung cancer and how she approaches life as she serves as an inspiration to her family and friends. Nothing awkward this time.
Alex Jimenez is the Director of Design at Prager University, but he and Evan first met at UCLA when Alex hired Evan to perform at a Theta Chi philanthropy event. Now newly married and fully adulting, Alex breaks down the rise in censorship of conservative viewpoints on social media and his pursuit of evolving ‘conservation design.’ Also, what email lists does Alex subscribe to? You’ll be shocked! Plus some Theta Chi reminiscing and critiquing public health graphic design.
Ethan Ullman is a comedian and comedy show producer. Speaking for the first time since they joined forces at a comedy show at RPI (Troy, NY), Ethan tells Evan about his new Weird Al Yankovic podcast, aptly titled Dave & Ethan’s 2000″ Weird Al Podcast. Evan also reveals playing a fundraiser to raise money for Weird Al’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and how Ethan attended the eventual ceremony! Then they discuss the viability of virtual comedy, outdoor comedy and comedy in general in a ‘woke era.’ Plus, how people butcher Ethan’s name so much and why he loves Eastern Washington University. Super awkward!
Spike Cohen is Evan’s newest Facebook friend, but just as important he is the Libertarian Party’s candidate for Vice President of the United States of America. How did the process work? Where does he stand on the critical issues facing America in this election year? Answering questions from the “Jo Jorgensen/Spike Cohen For President/VP 2020” Facebook group, and Evan’s family, Spike discusses his personal lockdown (2:57), the process of becoming the VP nominee (9:07), the status of the LP’s debate stage and ballot access (14:43), how Congress would handle a Libertarian president (22:03), health care (28:10), ending the war on drugs (33:20), defunding the police vs law & order (40:05), immigration vs illegal immigration (47:20), Spike’s favorite comedians (52:20), and possible Jorgeson/Cohen campaign theme songs (55:07). In this episode awkward is liberty!
Vote for (Mark) Pedro! He’s not running for office, but he has seen Napoleon Dynamite several times. Evan interviews one of his former interns who happens to be in Canada. How has Canada been during Covid-19? Mark fills you in, plus some other chit-chat.
Princess Serrano met Evan one time back in 2012 and that was good enough to be Facebook friends. In their first conversation ever, Princess and Evan break down her experiences at a predominantly white college in West Virginia, George Floyd, the protests, Black Lives Matter, Covid-19 and being black in America. A rare, in-depth discussion on race makes this episode a little less awkward than usual.
Alan Zeitlin is a journalist and former school teacher based in New York City. He gives Evan an inside look at how NYC has been coping with Covid-19 and the road back for sports to resume. Alan also shares his battle with Complex Compartment Pain Syndrome and Cellulitis.
In their first ever conversation, Evan checks in with Karen Lavender. Karen (pronounced ‘Kaar-in’) talks about growing up in South Africa, moving to Los Angeles and discovering her love of documentaries and producing commercials. She also breaks down one of her favorite movies, District 9. Evan and Karen then delve into the current “Karen” phenomenon and play Evan’s new personalized game, “Is Karen a Karen?” You’ll want to tell the manager to listen to this episode!
In their first ever conversation, despite being Facebook friends for the past 13 years, Evan welcomes fellow Theta Chi Fraternity brother and solar installation specialist Nick Goad. As both are in California, Evan and Nick break down California’s ‘response’ to Covid-19. Nick also recalls being a founding member of his chapter at Northern Arizona University and how he ended up in the solar installation field. Listen to long-lost brothers reunite for the first time.
In this milestone episode 100, Evan welcomes tv/radio host and activist Kerri Kasem. Kerri shares her battles advocating for the elderly. She also recounts not seeing her father, radio legend Casey Kasem, towards the end of his life, due to archaic family visitation laws. Hear how her Kasem Cares Foundation righted the wrong and how she persisted. And would she run for office? Kerri also previews how she is changing lives with her Breakthrough Naturally wellness company. All that and what it was like going to Hebrew school even though she wasn’t Jewish. A little bit of awkward mixed in with a whole lot of awesome!
As Super Tuesday nears, Evan brings on Troy Slaten, an attorney (and alum of Fox’s “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose”) who is running for Judge in Los Angeles County, Seat #145. Hear why he is willing to take a pay cut to better serve his community, why he is the superior choice and what qualities he values the most. And of course, Evan doesn’t let him off the hook until he gets Troy’s takes on his favorite TV judges, what he thought of Lance Ito’s job during the OJ trial and has he seen the movie “Troy?”
Then in order to ensure the episode has a Facebook friend, Evan enlists Bailee Wenckus of Susquehanna University along with her friend Anna for five good minutes. How do they know each other? How is Evan connected to her kidneys? The suspense is palpable!
Tim Chizmar is an author, screenwriter, producer, promoter and so much more. However, life was not always been rosy for him. Hear Tim’s honest account of how show business in Los Angeles drove him out of the state and led him to turn his life around in Idaho! Now Tim is in Las Vegas, but has he sought vengeance on Los Angeles? Find out all that and plus a little wrestling talk.
We hear a lot about Democrats and Republicans, but what about those smaller parties? Angela McArdle is a Libertarian Organizer, Activist and Chair of the LA County Libertarians. How did she find the Libertarian Party? What drew her to it? Angela breaks down some of its tenets as well as her experiences running for office. Also, who could be the 2020 Libertarian nominee for President and how is their convention different? All this plus Angela gives her reasons California Governor Gavin Newsom should be recalled and the stupidity behind #AB5, a law that will essentially kill California’s gig economy and freelance work. Liberty beats awkward!
Amin Jai was hired by Evan back in New York about 15 years ago and now in their longest conversation ever Amin came to Evan’s house late one night to sit in his kitchen to catch up! Hear why Amin left New York for Los Angeles, what it was like being interviewed for a job by Evan and plus a whole lot of politics. Did we mention Amin is a proud black, pro-Trump Republican? Of course that means Amin has been shadow-banned on social media. Amin also gets into being judged as a black man. Pulling no punches on this one! (Sorry, Biden wrote that last line. Awkward.)
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Renae Dahlquist joins Evan to discuss how they met, life at Washington State, the real estate scene in the Pacific Northwest, Seahawks games and if Evan will ever be able to move due to his HOA. Awkward!
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Tamela D’Amico is an actress, model, singer, social media influencer and brand ambassador and for some reason she let Evan interview her in person! In their first ever conversation, Tamela gives Evan a full spiel about her life and the magic that is ‘Lois and Debra.’ Then Evan guesses random things about her and they discuss their Long Island roots. It will be fabulous (and awkward).
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Tim Sabatino has been a photographer, videographer and producer for 25 years. Hear about all his creative exploits and how he went to photograph the Dalai Lama! He also has a photo exhibit coming up this weekend:
The Way to Happiness Foundation Int’l
201 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91204
5-8 PM
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Michele Bloom is the hardest of hardcore Bon Jovi fans. She has met Jon Bon Jovi several times and has been to countless shows. She just got back from the Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi cruise in the Bahamas and we’re breaking it ALL down. How was the experience? Was Jon on the ship for the whole cruise? Who else did she run into? Plus, some vintage band stories, a Richie Sambora story from Obie O’Brien and the time Michele danced on stage with JBJ during ‘Bed of Roses.’ Oh, and there was the time Jon held her “Lost Highway” son. Michele also gives back to the Bon Jovi fan community with her Face Value Facebook group. So much Jovi!
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Evan wraps up his I Love the 80s series with 1989’s Sean Snead. And all this time Evan thought his name was Sean Austin. Why is that? Plus, Evan and Sean talk video games, wrestling and give a rapid-fire preview of Wrestlemania 35!
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Evan speaks to fellow Tufts Jumbo and Theta Chi alum Max Chalkin. Hear what life has been like since Max graduated and into which country he was denied re-entry. Also, will we be voting for him one day? All that and more with a dash of awkward!
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Evan met Brittany Collins-Finch at the moment she was proposed to by her husband. Get the full story about how it went down, plus her love of Dashboard Confessional, the time she met “Weird Al” Yankovic, and what’s it like to have rhinoplasty? It’s the perfect blend of awkward!
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The “I Love the 80s” series has returned with 1986’s Marissa Figueroa of the band Highland Kites! Hear how she went from no experience to singing, playing keyboards, guitar and how she now has 4 albums and 5 singles with her band plus six national tours and a distribution deal! What are her musical influences? She takes us from Tracy Chapman to present day, then she and Evan reveal the titles of their respective new songs in the works.
Also, after the interview, listen to Evan’s touching tribute to Comedian Brody Stevens (31:00). The comedy world is mourning his passing and Evan shares his interactions with Brody.
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The “I Love the 80s” series continues with 1985’s Franzy Staedter! She is a standout fashion stylist who grew up in Germany. Franzy explains how she never goes to grocery stores, ordering “McDonald’s Style” from In N Out and what makes up the world of costume designing. Plus, how she catches up to American culture via Google and how she dreads the day that Friends leaves Netflix.
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For the second time, it’s Tommy Savas‘ first appearance on SOCIALLY AWKWARD. After accidentally not saving their first interview, Evan corners Tommy at his house to talk acting, video games and how they shared the same stage. Hear how Tommy booked a recurring part on The Sopranos, how he and his friends got their film Bad Roomies onto Netflix! Plus, to pique Evan’s Bon Jovi fan curiosity, did Tommy ever have a girlfriend named Gina? All that and how Reckless Tortuga dominated a 24-hour film festival. It won’t be Worse Than Vietnam.
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Voice actor and supermom Anjuli Richeson stops by SOCIALLY AWKWARD in her first ever conversation with Evan. Hear how she transitioned from on-camera actor to voice actor and how she built her own home voice studio! Plus, a cameo from Kelly Meyersfield. Check her out at anjulicain.com!
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Evan continues his “I Love the 80s” series with 1982’s Elias Fanous! Elias talks Theta Chi Fraternity, lawyer life, vacation spots, the Flint water supply and if he is aware of WWE’s Elias. It’s a quick discussion with one of Michigan’s finest. Time to WALK WITH ELIAS!
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Evan is kicking off his “I Love the 80s” series (interviews featuring Facebook friends born in each year of the 1980s) with Pamela Anderson. No, not that Pamela Anderson, but Evan asks Pamela if having the same name as that Pamela Anderson has been a blessing or a curse. Plus, how she almost met Pamela Anderson on a TV show. And besides her name, Pamela and Evan discuss how they could have become Facebook friends, because they have no idea. And then Evan picks Pamela’s brain about selling on Amazon since Evan has been following the Amazing Selling Machine and Pamela used to work on Amazon before taking a $9 million/ year online toy business and growing it to $34 million/ year!! Cash in on this Pamela Anderson on SOCIALLY AWKWARD!
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It’s Evan vs Evan on SOCIALLY AWKWARD as Evan interviews Evan Botkin. They have been Facebook friends since 2005 but never spoke until now. What is their origin story? Plus, Evan is bringing his band Firesauce back together for a reunion tour this month (which is really just one show in Columbus). All this and Evan’s home-based coaster business as well as rating bands that are currently touring.
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Evan interviews Facebook friend KATE DUDLEY who initially met Evan at one of his shows in 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana! She is now engaged in the Greater Buffalo area as they talk how she met her fiancee, and Evan offers how not to plan anniversaries. Plus, they cover music, cats, Harry Potter and nerd culture. Welcome to Dudleyville!
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Evan interviews Actress/Costume Designer/Cool Chick Erica Howard. While they are actual friends as well as Facebook friends, they have never spoken for more than a minute. So listen as they peel back the layers. Erica talks about growing up in the Seattle area at the height of grunge, the role music has played in her life, plus speeding on Los Angeles freeways and working on sets as a stylist & costumer designer. Then, Erica tries to uncover why Evan is so mysterious. Or did she mean to say awkward?
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Ari Glasgow messaged Evan on LinkedIn with questions about how to get into comedy. Evan replied by saying ‘Be my Facebook friend, come on my podcast, and I’ll answer your questions.’ So here we are: a fellow Tufts Jumbo like Evan, Ari is going into his senior year and starting to look at life after college and life in comedy. How does one get into comedy? How to promote yourself? Do you need a day job? Should you try to join SAG-AFTRA? All those questions and more will be answered, plus some Tufts University banter.
NOTE: Audio on Ari’s end is a little echoey, because Evan’s an idiot, but at least he does a majority of the talking on this one.
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For his platinum episode Evan interviews his wife’s best friend Actress Dana Berger who happens to be recurring as Crystal Tawney on Season 6 of Orange Is The New Black!! Hear the story of how she got the part, plus the time she played Meryl Streep and the many times she has out-bowled Evan. And did we mention she helped her 89-year-old grandma go viral. Thanks President Trump! Would you expect anything less awkward?
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Slader Jordan is from Alabama, attended University of Alabama-Birmingham and is now enrolled at Tufts Dental School! But there is so much more to this man who is a self-proclaimed polymath and phenomenal musician. Also, his name isn’t even Slader Jordan! Evan gets to the bottom of it with his guest who was also in Theta Chi.
In a Socially Awkward first, Evan interviews his first Facebook friend who is actively running for Congress. Jeff Miller is running in District 4 of Las Vegas. Now in his second run for office, hear what he’s learned about the game of politics, the steps one takes to run for office and what makes for a successful campaign. Evan also offers Jeff some campaign advice, none of which he should take seriously. Head to polls in Nevada on June 12 to vote Miller 2018! Area 51 will thank you!
It’s a #SociallyAwkward Doubleheader!! First, off the breaking news that Mike Francesa, only 4 months after ‘retiring’ from WFAN, is returning to the station, Evan brings on non-Facebook friend, but Francesa expert Mike Colon of Mic’d in New Haven (4:00). He breaks down how this all went down and then Mike speaks about the time he was on the air in-studio with the king of NY sports talk.
Second, in their first conversation ever, Evan interviews Actor Joe Rittenhouse (25:30). They initially met when they both performed at Washington College. Hear about Joe’s acting career, how he’s travelled to 31 countries and why his path changed from politics to the arts. Plus, they have a candid discussion about comedy and how to be successful in this current overly-sensitive society. And did you know Evan plans to run for office?
Barb Mierzejewski is a life-long Bon Jovi fan from Chicago who flew to windy Cleveland on Saturday to watch Bon Jovi get inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. How was Howard Stern’s induction speech? How was it seeing Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora (and Alec John Such) on the same stage again? Barb was there and she breaks it down. And opening for their Bon Jovi talk: Daughtry talk. (Barb was first row the night before.)
It’s Theta Chi Fraternity’s Founders Day so Evan brings on Facebook friend and fellow Theta Chi brother Darren Andersen, alumnus of The University of Tampa! Hear what his college experiences were like and how he uses current Theta Chi undergrads to help with his StratCore consulting business. Plus, Evan and Darren offer some career motivation as well as Long Island, sports and Mike Francesa banter. Extend the helping hand by downloading!
It’s Wrestlemania week so Evan welcomes Facebook friend and fellow wrestling fan Ian Andrew Jones. First, Ian discusses PWG [Pro Wrestling Guerrilla] finding a new venue in LA and his early memories of the venue. Then it’s a trip down WWF memory lane before landing on this year’s Wrestlemania. It’s Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns, Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs Triple H & Stephanie McMahon. And will John Cena fight The Undertaker? And don’t forget the return of Daniel Bryan! Why listen to two-hour preview podcasts when Ian & Evan get it done in under 40 minutes?! YES! YES! YES!
Evan welcomes fellow Tufts Jumbo Daniel Barbarisi to SOCIALLY AWKWARD. Now a full-time author, Dan has a new book out about fantasy sports called Dueling with Kings. Hear how he saw the fantasy sports explosion before it happens. Plus, hear how he ended up as the beat reporter for the New York Yankees at the Wall Street Journal for five seasons. How did he get there? Did his role at The Tufts Daily play a part? And did Evan and Dan ever meet in college? All those questions will be answered and then Dan will ask one question of Evan. Awkward guaranteed!
Evan interviews Vin A from the Vegas show The Bronx Wanderers. Vin is also in his own solo band and thanks to a lot of determination and a little help from his friends, he won a local radio contest and is now opening for BON JOVI on Saturday, March 17 at The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. How did he finish at the top? What is he planning for Saturday? And what can we expect from Vin A after the Bon Jovi show? All those questions will be answered plus hear Evan’s wife Kelly Meyersfield make a cameo appearance so she can go into full Bronx Wanderers fangirl mode. May have been awkward.
Evan welcomes actor, host and app developer Skyler Caleb to the podcast and he brings along Socially Awkward alum Steve Moulton! Hear how Evan met on Skyler and Steve’s Acting Up radio show (on which another SA alum Amy Vorpahl contributed). Skyler is from a series Impress Me that just landed on Amazon Prime video and Steve just wrapped Ice: The Movie. The rest of the interview covers every topic know to man: The Oscars, Murphy Brown, Get Out, The CW, social media and do they think Trump will be re-elected? It’s awkward time!
Evan spontaneously interviews one of his Facebook friends named EG Smith, however, who is on the other end of the line? Actress Christine Robert! How did this happen? Was Evan catfished? And who is EG Smith? And did we mention this interview took place while Christine was at a Starbucks? Let’s get to the bottom of all this awkward!!
Say her name, say her name! Evan invites on fabulous singer and competitive swing dancer Exenia Rocco and she has solved the internet! Hear how she’s hacked the internet to network in her career plus she breaks out some “Honey” by Kehlani. Awkward just got melodic! And see Exenia live in NYC on February 11 at the Luna Coffeeshop at 2pm!
Evan interviews his newest Facebook friend Christopher Owens who has multiple tech start-ups. They became friends due to a common interest in Bitcoin. What does Christopher know about it? What is “mining?” What new coins are on the horizon? While not an expert, Christopher gives you the answers. Plus, we talk the Philadelphia Eagles, how TV shows use each other’s ideas and response to The Last Jedi.
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In honor of Mike Francesa’s 30 year run at WFAN coming to a close, Evan interviews Facebook friend Mark Baldwin aka @markmongo aka ‘Mark from Jersey’ aka a ‘yooge’ Mike Francesa fan. How is Mark doing since Mike’s final show? Where does he see Mike ending up? How did he discover Mike & The Mad Dog? All that plus hear the time he was interviewed by Mike in studio on Fox Sports! Then, in a surprise swerve, Evan and Mark talk politics. Why did they both vote Libertarian in the last election? (It was for the same reason.) And does he think Trump will be re-elected? Also, before Mark came on, Evan welcomed back a returning wife Kelly Meyersfield to share her Mike Francesa thoughts (and impression).
It’s a podcast debut for Shayna Amster! She’s an aspiring comedienne and she just wrapped working at THIRTEEN different Starbucks. Hear her favorite Starbucks stories, how she found comedy, how she went to seven different high schools, how she is a good (or bad) friend and what it’s like going to Arizona State… online.
Evan’s high school reunion came and went, and to break it all down he is joined by fellow attendee and Great Neck South Rebel Jenny Berookhim aka Jenny B aka Jennifer Soumekh. How did the 20-year compare to the 10-year? Who did they enjoy seeing? Who did they wish were there? What were the most popular questions of the night? Evan and Jenny are dropping names, giving shoutouts and plugging some of their class’ businesses. And to Evan’s delight, Jenny reveals that she is a big WWE fan! Also, what’s next for Jenny, the time they ran into each other on 9/11 and special bonus stories about tormenting their 8th grade English teacher as well as the day their 9th grade Biology teacher flipped off the entire class.
Evan brings in Beth Confino to preview their high school reunion while also looking back at being in the same kindergarten class. Beth is now an English teacher on Long Island as well as a stand-up comedian. How did she get into comedy? Who was her favorite teacher at Great Neck South? All that and classmate name-dropping!
Poetry and wrestling take centerstage for the first time since Lanny Poffo played “The Genius.” Evan chats with Navpreet Singh aka Nav The Poet aka The Third Singh Brother. Nav talks about how he got started in poetry, where his inspiration comes from and what’s next for him. He also discusses Jinder Mahal’s recent WWE Championship run and what it meant to India.
Evan and Nav then transition to preview WWE Survivor Series, a Thanksgiving tradition that this year is featuring two 5-on-5 elimination matches and such bouts as AJ Styles vs Brock Lesnar and The Shield vs The New Day.
We’re strapping the rocket to Nav and pushing him to the moon. Have a listen so he can get over. (This is all wrestling jargon.)
Comedy music takes centerstage as Evan interviews comedic songwriter Rhune Kincaid. He has a new album out everywhere calledSquirrelmaggedonand we are running down the hilarious tracks including “Two Cats,” “The Special Chord” and “@rhunekincaid.” Plus, Evan explores Rhune’s Colorado roots, where the name Rhune comes from and how best to outsource freelancers when you need to get stuff done. All that and a song about the BP oil spill.
In a stroke of all-time randomness, Evan interviews Luis Aguilera, Cassidy Turner and Morgan Evans, students from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) whom he met them at a NACA (college programming) conference in Hartford. Now his Facebook friends, Evan sits down to chat with them about such topics at Luis’ college radio show, his septum piercing, tattoos, Cassidy’s time abroad, and Morgan’s love of Jon Bon Jovi (who performed at FDU’s graduation last year). We are Jersey Strong this week and we’re down with FPC (yeah, you know me)!
Evan reunites with his former acting classmatePalmer Davis. She is a standout actress, dancer and choreographer who is touring with her one-woman show “Suburban Showgirl.” They delve into Palmer’s dance background as well as her favorite songs with “dance” in the title. Palmer and Evan then pivot to how parenting changes as your kids get older. Plus, Palmer has a message to the Facebook universe: #solutionsonly.
Actor Jake Ramirez joins Socially Awkward this week as he speaks to Evan for the first time since Evan performed at his college, Otterbein University, in 2011. Now in Los Angeles, Jake has appeared on such shows as New Girl, 2 Broke Girls and Superstore. Jake shares how he got into acting, why he moved to LA and also delves into his ability to find extremely cheap flights all over the world. $50 from Cincinnati to Las Vegas?! Less than $10 to jump countries in Europe?! Jake shares all his travel hacks.
Plus, Evan and Jake preview/predict WWE’s No Mercy PPV that features John Cena vs Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar vs Braun Strowman. This episode is one giant white-meat babyface. #kayfabe
Fresh off his show at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Evan interviews his newest Facebook friend, Cameron Hickey, a student at SD Mines who also opened for Evan at the show! Live from the common area of Cameron’s dorm, hear how an ex-girlfriend drove Cameron to comedy, how far he has traveled to perform and how he balances comedy and being an engineering major. Plus, a ton of comedy talk. #FunnyBone
Evan sits down with Actor Kevin O’Grady in a random sweltering bunker to talk all things acting. Hear how Kevin found acting, how he booked 50 commercials coming up the ranks, and what some of his acting highlights are. He can currently be seen in Hallmark Channel’s Garage Sale Mystery with Lori Loughlin (aka Aunt Becky from Full House). He also has some CW cred, but nothing compares to when Evan wrote for Kevin when he played The Grinch is a Christmas skit. We’re all over the place in this episode, which is what happens when you interview a Canadian.
To celebrate 50 SOCIALLY AWKWARD interviews, Evan ventures to the celebrity wing of his Facebook friends to interview Actress Robin Riker! A third-generation actor and veteran of TV, film and theater, Robin has seen it all and done it all, which is why she has a book out called A Survivor’s Guide To Hollywood – How To Play The Game Without Losing Your Soul. Robin also recounts getting started in acting, auditioning for her parents, arriving in Hollywood and how auditions have changed for her over the years. She was also “Sharon Potter” on one of Evan’s favorite shows, Get A Life, and they discuss the show, Chris Elliot and how one episode made TV Guide’s top funny tv moments of all-time!
Robin and Evan then shift gears to talk about the direction of SAG-AFTRA and Robin offers her dismayed reaction to the recently passed TV/Theatrical contracts. Why does she think it’s the worst contract ever? And why was she against the merger? Robin lays out the facts and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the actors’ union operates. And did I mention she is the same Riker that New York City’s Riker’s Island is named after? All this and even some Inside The Actor’s Studio questions. It’s more awesome than awkward for Episode 50!
Evan’s latest Facebook friend, and one of his former interns, Adah Gorton, wasn’t on Facebook at the time of their interview, but she’s back… for now. Hear how they met on Craigslist and why Evan was her favorite boss and what made her other bosses so terrible. Evan and Adah then trade dog stories, dig into Netflix, bed bugs, The Gong Show, podcast recommendations and how we can keep Adah on Facebook for good. It’s the Adah Bucket Challenge this week on SOCIALLY AWKWARD!
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For the first time since 2007 when they filmed a Zappos commercial together, Evan talks with Actor Sean von Buseck. Hear how Sean made the move to South Carolina after successfully beating the LA housing market! Sean then goes into how acting and auditions work in the Southeast and how he got to work with Marlon Wayans. He also goes into auditioning as a leprechaun and being up against a little person for the part. Did he get it? And does Sean miss Los Angeles? This is what happens at 3 AM!
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For the first time in almost 15 years Evan talks to comedienne/ventriloquist/media personality April Brucker. Hear how they awkwardly met at an open mic in New York City’s West Village and what her connection is to Evan’s sister. Then April weighs in on other famous ventriloquists and shares some comedy stories including the time she signed up as comic #100 at an open mic. Also, April talks about her new book April Unwrapped: My Naked Dreams Revealed, which is pretty much self-explanatory. And before leaving, April goes full astrology on Evan, his family and herself. It’s that kind of episode and it’s that kind of awkward!
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Evan wraps up graduation season with Matteo Lentini. Evan performed at Matteo’s Kennett High School (Conway, NH) graduation party. After the party, Matteo added Evan on Facebook, and here he is on SOCIALLY AWKWARD! Hear Matteo rave about his high school principal, sports, Seinfeld, Shark Tank and how he ran cross-country as a shotputter, which led to some last place finishes. Matteo then shares that he is attending Husson University (Bangor, ME) in the fall to which Evan recalls his lackluster show at the campus. And finally, Matteo and Evan compare ‘touching the Stanley Cup’ stories. It’s high school awkward all over again!
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Evan invites on one of his former tutoring students, Vicky Roseman, who just graduated from Agoura High School and will be heading off to UC Santa Barbara in the fall. Hear how she found senior year at Agoura, how she came across UCSB and how she plans to spend some of her summer in South Africa! Vicky also chronicles her love of camp, volunteering at hospitals as well as her favorite things to watch on Netflix. And Evan tries to offer her some of his suggestions. Throw up your cap & gown because Vicky is on the podcast!
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Evan hits the mutual interests jackpot this episode as he interviews fellow Long Islander Kevin Callahan, aka fellow Theta Chi Fraternity brother Kevin Callahan, aka fellow wrestling fan Kevin Callahan! Hear how their paths crossed during one of Evan’s show at Wagner College. Plus, Kevin discusses his time at the Alabama Shakespeare Company, random acts of brotherhood on the LIRR and what he thinks of the renovated Nassau Coliseum. And of course, wrasslin’ chatter.
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For the first time in over a decade, Evan speaks with avid runner and experienced race producer Michelle La Sala, fresh off running 72 miles in one week. Hear how Evan met Michelle by interviewing her for job at New York Road Runners when he no longer worked there. Michelle then shares how she started running, what her training entailed and how she met her husband… who also produces running events. We’re coming to you from Napa and there’s so much running talk that by the end of this you’ll be on a treadmill!
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In another first-ever conversation, Evan welcomes singer/songwriter and former member of the boy band Dream Street GREG RAPOSO to Socially Awkward. Hear about his singing origins, winning Star Search, how Dream Street came to be, and the juxtaposition of being in a boy band while being bullied in high school. Greg then talks going solo and his love of the old Long Island venue The Downtown, in addition to the time he was catfished into writing a song for someone. “It Happens Every Time!”
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In their first ever conversation, Evan interviews Certified Public Librarian Andrea Legg this week on SOCIALLY AWKWARD. Hear how Bon Jovi and AOL Instant Messenger brought Evan and Andrea together and why he refers to her as his “guardian angel.” Also, Andrea flexes her librarian muscles, especially in the art of genealogy. And Andrea has a message to parents everywhere! Take heed of her advice and keep it down – you might be in a library!
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You ever get a random Facebook request from someone you don’t know? Evan did and he accepted it… and then contacted the person to be interviewed. So get ready for a first ever conversation between Evan and stranger turned Facebook friend JJ Barrows. She’s a talented artist from South Carolina who now lives in San Diego and is getting into standup comedy. Hear why she added Evan, what questions she has about comedy and how Flo Rida led to her having an awkward date moment!
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Awkward touches down in Colorado as Evan speaks with fellow Theta Chi brother Tim Breckon. Now a professional trombonist with a master’s degree, Tim shares obscure song ideas, even more obscure band names and his favorite memes. The episode also gives Evan the opportunity to share his own ‘tromboner’ experience. It’s better than band camp!
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This week Evan welcomes Molly Hott, the first Facebook friend being interviewed from his graduating class at Great Neck South.
Hear Evan and Molly reminisce about all things Great Neck, including the best hangouts in town and teachers at South. In addition, Molly is on the high school reunion committee and Evan is fishing for details on the upcoming 20 year reunion!
Molly has also worked in the summer camp industry by making summer camp available to underserved populations. Plus, with a name like hers, Evan breaks down the Molly Hott brand. It’s getting Hott in Herre! #nelly #rebels
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This week SOCIALLY AWKWARD is the ultimate thrill ride as Evan welcomes fellow Theta Chi Fraternity brother and former WWE NXT (and current Reality of Wrestling) Announcer Chris Russo. (3:54) Hear how Chris got his start working (and bumping) for WXW, a promotion operated by The Wild Samaon Afa, and how it led to his announcing for WWE’s developmental entity FCW/NXT. There he got to work alongside Dusty Rhodes, William Regal and Jim Ross and call the early matches of current WWE superstars Seth Rollins, Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas.
Chris and Evan then go full Mega Powers as they break down the Wrestlemania 33 card (23:31), which features Goldberg vs Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns vs The Undertaker and Bray Wyatt vs Randy Orton.
Finally, after playing in the background the entire episode, four-year-old WWE theme expert Beckett Sage returns to SOCIALLY AWKWARD with his own Wrestlemania predictions and analysis. (49:30) That’s why!
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Evan welcomes fellow funny (and serious) songwriter Phoebe Carter to SOCIALLY AWKWARD. Hear how Evan and Phoebe initially met and how Evan was in one of Phoebe’s music videos. Phoebe also lets you in to the world of songwriting and the business side. Plus, find out her biggest influences, both comedic and musical!
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After seeing Paul Smith’s College at a programming conference, fate brings Evan a Facebook friend and Paul Smith’s College alum Seth Crevison. Chatting all the way from Florida at 2 am, Seth catches Evan up with what he’s been doing since Evan’s 2010 show at the college, how he stuns fish and what goes in to the sport/game of discolf. (Don’t say frisbee golf.) You want awkward? You got awkward!
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Fresh off their Francesacon performance, Jayme Lake comes on SOCIALLY AWKWARD to explain what Francesacon is (4:30), how Jayme met her husband and Evan’s wife during the same show (10:07), and what made her get into theater. Jayme also talks touring nationally, Schoolhouse Rock Live 2 (20:30), and her disdain for math. Plus, her love of the Food Network, Schitt’s Creek and Harley Jay’s bowling prowess (34:50). And we close out with Evan’s blossoming rant against golf (37:14).
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Evan ventures all the way to Sweden to interview Jimmy Wecksell, a Wecksell to whom Evan is NOT related. Hear why Jimmy is the real Wecksell and Evan is the imposter. Evan and Jimmy also rundown all the Swedish Wecksells on Facebook and Jimmy then tells Evan how he learned English from American TV and video games. And Jimmy’s brother is actually a famous video game champion. And did we mention that Jimmy likes to go to sleep listening to murders? We’ll explain. Does it get more awkward than this?
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It’s February 19, aka Evan’s birthday, so he brings on a Facebook friend who is another 2/19 birthday boy: Comedian BILL WORD! Bill and Evan recall the comedy contests Bill used to produce and Bill reminisces about the time he was introduced onstage… while still in the bathroom. They then talk other people with their birthday as well as what businesses offer you the best birthday giveaways. Plus, hear about Bill’s health scare and his amazing recovery that was assisted by all his comedian friends. Light the birthday candles and celebrate with this hilarious and honest episode!
Carolyn Lederach and Evan never met, but they’re talking Penn State, US and UK music, and the fact that Carolyn Lederach is from Lederach, Pennsylvania. Coincidence? Find out!
(Apologies for the audio issues.)
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Jake Johnson, one of Evan’s newest Facebook friends, just won a contest to open for Bon Jovi on February 18 in Nashville, Tennessee!!
Hear how he found out, when he started playing guitar, who his musical influences are and, most importantly, what are his Bon Jovi songs. Jake also addresses doubters who think he got the gig because of his connection to the band.
Jake proves he is a hard worker who approaches his career with the right attitude… and he would like someone to buy his mom and stepdad’s house in Utah.
#whothehellisjakejohnson #NotJackJohnson
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Chuck Lott is an announcer for Madison Square Garden, St. John’s Basketball, The New York Mets, and, thankfully, is a huge WWE fan.
Evan and Chuck (aka “LaVoz”), figure out how they became Facebook friends and then Chuck talks about announcing at live events, doing improv with WWE’s Dolph Ziggler and how he can usually swing a seat in business class, even when he doesn’t have a ticket!
‘E & C’ then break down this Sunday’s Royal Rumble, offering their match picks and who they want to win the Rumble and who they think will win. Wrestling nerds, unite! With #LaVoz, wrestling talk has never sounded smoother.
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Evan sets a podcast geography record by interviewing Facebook friend Raffi Berberian all the way from Armenia!! With a 12-hour time difference between them, hear how Evan and Raffi met at Bucknell University and then how Raffi moved to Armenia to do photography. He’ll also tell you where Armenia is on the map. It’s a fun conversation in any time zone!
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Evan’s “Chasing Amy” series concludes with actress and slogan wizard Amy Walker. They never spoke and never met (or so Evan thought) until now. Hear about her origins, her first (false) impression of Evan, her obsession with Alexander Skarsgard, her endless nicknames, her daughters’ social media shenanigans and her Netflix list. Her voice is like butter and she’s your headlining Amy! Plus, hear how Evan was in Facebook jail for 6 days! #firstworldproblems
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Evan welcomes the theatrical Amy Gillette to Socially Awkward. A standout actress and singer, Amy has a knack for playing parts that were originally played by Julie Andrews. Also hear about the time Amy joined Evan on stage in acting class, but before that there was the time Evan’s wife and Amy were in the same show; Evan’s wife played a dog while Amy was the owner. #doggonemusical
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Evan continues his “Chasing Amy” series with another Facebook friend named Amy. This time it is Amy Amerson, someone Evan had never spoken to… until now!
Hear how they came Facebook friends, the advantages of having the initials AA, and why Amy moved from LA to North Carolina.
Amy also wants to know more about Evan and how this podcast came to be, but the episode then builds to the climax of how best to unfriend someone on Facebook.
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SOCIALLY AWKWARD is kicking off 2017 with the “Chasing Amy Series,” interviews with four of Evan’s Facebook friends that are named Amy.
We start with comedian/actress/singer Amy Vorpahl who actually hasn’t been on Facebook since 2015! Hear why she left and why she hasn’t looked back.
Evan also gets into Amy’s acting career including her time at Buzzfeed, working with Aaron Sorkin on Newsroom and what her first acting gig in Los Angeles was (that included Evan). She also has an upcoming album about Dungeons & Dragons!
2017 is the Year of the Amy! And the Year of the Awkward!
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Sean Aronson ran with Evan on the Tufts University cross-country and track teams, but for the past eight years he has been living in Hawaii. He talks about life in Hawaii, walking on volcanoes and what Hawaiians think of the Disney movie Moana.
Sean also mentions whom he stays in touch with from Tufts, recalls some funny stories (from the mainland) and gives some of his current documentary picks on Netflix. Evan also finds out more about the documentary Sean made: White Shark Cafe.
Come for the reminiscing, stay for the trademark Aronson laugh.
Joe Castro is an acclaimed Film Director and SPFX Artist most known for his adult swim-esque horror/gore features.
Hear about his horror film binge when he was younger, how a pen pal convinced him to move to LA, and what his first job was at Universal Studios. Joe and Evan then talk about Joe’s Terror Toons film franchise and how Evan’s wife, Kelly Meyersfield, was involved.
Plus, how does Joe’s filmmaking hold a Guinness World Record? And how is he tied to film director Robert Rodriguez? It’s one big story after another!
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Nicholas Lepham grew up in Houston, went to high school in Saudi Arabia and attended Tufts University (just like Evan) where he joined Theta Chi Fraternity (just like Evan).
Evan and Nick each share their positive experiences being in a fraternity and then weigh in on the current turmoil surrounding Tufts University Greek Life.
Since graduating, Nick has been in Washington DC. Find out what it was like for him working for Hillary Clinton and then being part of a progressive think tank. Nick also uses his political perspective to discuss President-Elect Trump.
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While at a swanky Hollywood party, Evan was able to interview some of Hollywood’s ‘A-est’ of A-List Celebrities. It’s Robert Downey Jr, Arnold Schwarzenegger, President George W Bush and Morgan Freeman all on an impromptu Socially Awkward!!
Thank you Jim Meskimen for playing interview matchmaker!
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Evan chats with Los Angeles burlesque dancer Cherish Bliss (aka Bliss Meadows). Hear how Erica and Evan met, her feminist role models and how she is coping with the results of the election. Socially Awkward turns socially conscious.
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Jason Burke has run 56 marathons in 21 cities across 4 continents. He was also Evan’s college teammate on Tufts University’s cross-country and track teams. After surveying Jason’s opinions of other people with the last name Burke (3:40), Evan and Jason talk running marathons and the viral story about a college runner who got hit by a deer during a race, which leads Burke to recount his first-hand hit-by-a-deer-while-running experience in 1997. (11:50) They then reminisce about the legend of 351 Boston Avenue, the off-campus house where Burke lived with four other teammates. This causes Evan to haphazardly cast the ‘351’ movie.
The conversation then turns miscellaneous as Burke weighs in on music, explains what he does for a living and updates us on little brother Tim.
It’s Thanksgiving so be thankful for this interview with Jason Burke! And get on a damn treadmill!
For the first time in 12 years, Evan talks to Valentina Gomez, a Facebook friend from college whom he didn’t meet until after college. Hear them reminisce about their separate experiences at Tufts University and how their Tufts reunions compare to her husband’s more spirited Princeton reunions. Evan then counters by comparing with his high school reunion to his wife’s (fyi – it’s the same high school). Valentina also describes life in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Jets fan among Panthers fans. Valentina then leaves us with her Netflix picks, which may just be Gilmore Girls, Gilmore Girls and Gilmore Girls.
Luca, aka Luca Jovi, is a Bon Jovi superfan from Turin, Italy who has seen the band play live over 180 times in roughly 30 countries!
Hear Luca discuss with Evan how he found Bon Jovi, what is his favorite song & album, how he has met the band on multiple tours and what is it like being the rarer male Bon Jovi fan. Also, discover how Bon Jovi helped Luca through some tough times and what hidden jewels Luca recommends from the Bon Jovi catalogue.
The Cubs just won the World Series so Evan interviews his Facebook friend from Chicago, Darcy Rojas, to recap the magical night! Where was she? What were her emotions during Game 7? Where is Steve Bartman?
Darcy is also a huge Bon Jovi fan so she talks about her favorite Bon Jovi albums, songs and the time Jon Bon Jovi let her and her friends into their intimate radio concert. Evan then counters with the time he followed Jon into a hotel bathroom.
The Cubs win & Bon Jovi rules this week on Socially Awkward!
Evan gets in the Bon Jovi time machine with two of his favorite Bon Jovi fan friends! First Kelley Moyer-Schwille talks about the first time she saw the band in a bar in Harrisburg before they were famous! (5:01) Later, Evan and Kelley compare how long they have waited on line for tickets. (8:18) Sadly, they do touch on the Richie Sambora departure (14:45) and finally, Kelley reveals what a big fan she is of Evan’s ‘daughter,’ causing Beckett Sage to set the record straight about his gender. (19:40)
Evan then brings on Stephanie Sabatelli who discusses what it was like seeing Bon Jovi at their apex at Madison Square Garden in 1987! (28:48) Evan and Kelley then comb through their favorite songs/albums in the Bon Jovi catalog (shoutout to These Days) and compare their hauntingly similar encounters with Jon Bon Jovi.
Welcome to Jonny’s Church of Rock & Roll! Raise your hands!
In a bonus episode, Evan spontaneously reunites with professional broadcaster and Wrestlezone.com stenographer Josh Lopez. Evan talks with the native Chicagoan first about the World Series and the state of Chicago sports (6:05) before transitioning to WWE. They share their love of CM Punk (7:40), the time Evan performed with Colt Cabana (10:40) and the James Ellsworth phenomenon (12:00). They then preview the upcoming pay-per-view Hell In A Cell before comparing wrestling crowds around the world and marveling at the engagement of Paige and Alberto Del Rio. Drink it in, mmaaaannnn!
With the help of Facebook friend/sister Wendy Wecksell, Evan interviews his dad. What does Donald Trump have to do to win his Republican dad’s vote? (4:30) Who’s on his Mount Rushmore of Republicans? (7:29) We also get his take of world affairs, Brexit, his disdain for GPSes and meeting Mike & The Mad Dog. (10:14)
Evan also asks Dad for his opinions on texting, Lady Gaga and Charlie Rose while uncovering his surprising gambling history! Evan also coaxes his dad to rank his kids in order, or at least as drivers. (23:03) And what is his dad’s concept of Uber? We then wrap up with why he is so fascinated with World War II, and what is his advice to millenials?
The awkward was definitely at a modest boil throughout. Enjoy!
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Awkwardness reaches new heights when Evan invites his ex-girlfriend Chrissy Sampson onto the podcast, as they speak for the first time since she dumped him in 2003. Evan and Chrissy reminisce about Long Island nightlife, especially Levittown’s Munchaba Lounge (3:32). Chrissy then chronicles what it’s like to live year-round in the Hamptons (in her 30s) and unveils some details about a book she is looking to publish (15:00), which means she needs to have a snobby author bio (17:25). And before talking about her career as journalist (21:23), Evan asks Chrissy about how she has unintentionally had a knack for dating Jewish guys (18:36). Grab some popcorn, because things definitely get awkward.
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Garrett Robinson was a freelance director in Los Angeles until two years ago when he started writing his own fantasy series. Now based in Oregon, Garrett sits down with Evan to talk about his prolific “Underrealm” fantasy series (2:57), his love of “Lord of the Rings” (7:35) and his writing process (10:10). Garrett then reveals the advantages of living in Oregon over Los Angeles (12:55) and describes the artisan-friendly town McMinnville, Oregon (15:40). And what is in Garrett’s pretentious author bio? (23:05) Fantasy is king this week on Socially Awkward!
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After kicking off the episode with a political rant (2:13), this week Evan gets lost in conversation with “The Cripple Threat of Comedy” Ryan Niemiller. Despite missing bones and fingers in both hands, Ryan has turned this supposed liability into an asset in his life and career (17:20), i.e. he can type really fast and play video games on 20 different consoles (11:20)!
Hear how Ryan got started in comedy (24:14), how he has incorporated his disability into his act (25:55) and even how one of his sets went viral! He also opens up about how it has affected his dating life (29:15).
Besides video games, Ryan is a HUGE wrestling fan (thanks to Doink) (35:55). He and Evan also get into the current state of WWE, Roman Reigns (48:33), PWG, Lucha Underground and NXT. Finally, Ryan and Evan each fantasy book themselves into wrestling programming.
Even if you’re not a video game or wrestling fan, this conversation will leave you hooked. (Pun intended.)
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Actor STEVE MOULTON (Sharknado, Waking, Impress Me) joins Evan for a massive nerd-out session. First, they discuss Steve’s movie credits and then Steve tells Evan how Kevin Smith played a role in his playing a clerk in Sharknado (12:25). They later talk Marvel superheroes and compare their meeting John Cena stories (18:54). Steve is also an avid fan of Disneyland so he offers some insider tips if you are thinking of going (27:39) and you bet he has an opinion on the Disney/Star Wars partnership as well as the new Star Wars movies (36:21). Evan then finds out more about Steve’s movie-centric podcast “View the Right Thing” (42:42) and finally, they lament on how difficult it is to keep up with all their favorite TV shows. #nerdlife
Henrik Rutgersson is a tall, dark, handsome and Swedish actor. Hear how John Hughes motivated him to move to America (7:11), his love of acting and how you may soon see Henrik’s new show “Swedish Dicks,” featuring Keanu Reeves, in the states (13:05). We also recap Henrik’s experiences on “American Horror Story” opposite Lady Gaga (17:45)! Henrik and Evan then talk hockey (23:24) and later Evan tries to convince Henrik to watch wrestling again (28:30). And what’s a podcast without Henrik’s take on the 2016 election and good ole political corruption (32:06). You’ll want to cast a write-in vote for Henrik after this one!
Decade-long Facebook friend/Actress/Poker Phenom SHANNON BURWELL comes to SOCIALLY AWKWARD this week. First we reveal Shannon’s connection to OJ Simpson Prosecutor Marcia Clark (6:44), her web series that was made using only a Flip camera (17:00) and her appearance on 7th Heaven (18:40). She also gets into her poker background (9:00) and gives insider tips on how to be a better poker player. Evan and Shannon also discuss California’s mandatory vaccine controversy right before she turns the tables on Evan and asks him her longstanding questions about him, which turns into a WWE primer (33:05) as well as an inside look into performing at colleges (while traveling with mom). So hunt down OJ, Jessica Biel and your poker buddies because Shannon Burwell is where it’s at!
One of Evan’s newest Facebook friends, Maya Weinreb is one of the most well-traveled people you will ever meet. She was born in Israel, moved to Florida, moved to the UK, moved to LA, moved to Washington State and then moved back to LA! Hear about how gas masks were part of her childhood, which city has the better beaches (Clearwater or Los Angeles) and how to find the best food in LA. Maya has also mastered life in LA without needing a car, or really ever leaving the comfort of her home!! The word of the day is convenience (or Uber… or Yelp).
It’s a sea of Evans on this week’s Socially Awkward as Evan brings on two random Evans whom he had never spoken to… until now! First Evan welcomes Evan Tyerman (4:35), a student from NJIT who is also in the same fraternity (Theta Chi) as Evan (the host). They then figure out how they became Facebook friends and swap Evan stories. Second, Evan welcomes Long Island comedian Evan Weiss (21:09). Both Evans talk about Facebook’s “Evan Club” and then Evan (the guest) shares some comedy stories including the time his NYC show audience went mobile with him. Finally, Evan (the host) reminisces about the extinct Long Island venues that helped shape his career (41:13). There are so many Evans this week you may want to draw a diagram!
Evan brings on his good friend and fellow Tufts Jumbo Adrian Wilairat aka The A-Train. They discuss Adrian going to high school with Chelsea Clinton (6:07), not having a Facebook profile pic (9:30) as well as describing Francesacon (12:30), WFAN’s strong radio signal (17:40) and a complete state of the union for the New York baseball teams (19:00). They then reminisce about Tufts University (28:10), Bon Jovi (33:10) and, with Adrian being from Washington DC, of course, the upcoming election (38:32). Get an express ticket because you’re about to hop on the A-Train!
Comedian Evan Wecksell (www.FunnyEvan.com) kicks off his “Socially Awkward” podcast by interviewing family. First Evan welcomes in singer/actress/writer (and wife) Kelly Meyersfield (8:00). First playing coy as to how they know each other, Evan and Kelly then discuss how they met, where they would like to move, Bachelor vs WWE and their son’s poop. Evan then brings in his four-year-old son Beckett Sage (38:30) who has over 3 million Youtube views thanks to his knowledge of WWE entrance music. Hear Beckett figure out what his real last name is and then cover rock band Thousand Foot Krutch’s song “War of Change.” It won’t get more awkward (or cute) than this.
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