Occasionally Awesome

A very special Occasionally Awesome with a special announcement about the show near the one hour mark. We hope you enjoy this episode with our dynasty guest Jayson Thibault. Get his album 'Return to the Red State' January 6th on All Things Records, iTunes and wherever music and comedy can be streamed. Kevin and Nick would like to thank everyone for listening, sending thoughtful emails about the episodes and any and everything else that reminded us to keep doing this podcast week after week, coming out to live standup shows and saying hi and always, always, always being awesome. You guys are the best.

Nick and Kevin compile gift ideas for the 2016 holiday season. Discussed are everything from gift certificates to watches, records, kitchen gadgets, museum memberships, writing supplies and so much more. Happy holidays!

Joshua Rofé, director and producer is back n the show to promote and discuss Swift Current, his latest documentary that follows the life of NHL star Sheldon Kennedy who was sexually abused by his hockey coach as a teenager in Canada. The documentary chronicles Sheldon’s childhood through his post-NHL life where he works as an advocate for those who have been abused. Swift Current is a powerful and moving documentary. Check it out now on iTunes and Google Play. More info about the film can be found at swiftcurrentdoc.com

Sarah Novia returns on the one year anniversary of her first time on the show and she talks post election blues, confusion, fear and anger over the results. Everyone goes through their thoughts on what happened and what's to come and Sarah gives some professional advice on how we can all listen and work with one anther as people to get through the next four years.

Nick and Kevin discuss the rise in fake news that is inundating Facebook and other parts of the internet. They go through which stories have tricked them and where they get their actual real news.

Part two of the playlist challenge where Nick, Kevin match songs to themes provided by their guest, the talented comedian and writer David Taylor. Follow David on Twitter at @thisdavidtaylor and subscribe to his podcast, Until I Lose Interest' on iTunes today.

Vol. 4 of the music playlist challenge, this time with the always funny and interesting, David Taylor. The episode stars with a sports related sidetrack abut then gets on track. The guys didn't have time to get into the second list so look forward to a part 2 next week. Follow David on twitter at @thisdavidtaylor and listen to his podcast 'Until I Lose Interest' available on iTunes.

After an intense taste test episode where Nick, Leslie and Kevin decided on the best mint chocolate chip ice cream (episode #119), Leslie comes back to help pick the best burger in Los Angeles. Debates were started, insults were traded and burgers were tasted. Will the winner be In N Out, Fatburger or newcomer to the Los Angeles scene, Shake Shack? Listen in and find out.

Nick and Kevin pick their ideal food items in from appetizers to desserts during a complete emotional meltdown.

Kevin teaches Nick how to draw a face. The episode is set up as an instructional for all the listeners to follow along and learn as well. Enjoy!

Vol. 6 of Nick and Kevin recommending some of their favorite new or old things.

Nick and Kevin begin a series where they go through emotional meltdown menu items. What's your nervous breakdown all about and what are you eating? Anything goes. Money, time and distance are no barrier.

On their ongoing quests to identify and avoid becoming douchebags and continue evolving into gentlemen, Nick and Kevin look into what makes a fuckboy and how to avoid or stop being one.

Nick and Kevin do their yearly breakdown and criticism of the year's fall fashion trends and recommendations.

Another installment of the playlist challenge! This round our dynasty guest Jayson Thibault comes on with a couple topics and the guys pick songs and explain why they make sense. Jayson Thibault is one of the funniest comics and best podcast guests around so make sure you listen to this one all the way through for lots of interesting conversation, great music picks and hilarious and tangents. Also follow him on Twitter at @theteeb and on Instagram at @jaysonthibault and listen to Punch Drunk Sports on All Things Comedy and iTunes.

Nick and Kevin talk about the influences and behaviors they each got from their parents, both good and bad and how they have come to terms with these things as adults.

Brendan Smith joins Nick and Kevin for another installment of the playlist challenge. The topics in this volume are best songs for a Wes Anderson movie and best songs for a horror film.

Nick and Kevin express their frustrations with a list of companies they dislike because of cheap products, overpricing, run of the mill evil corporate ways and everything in between. This is a definite venting episode so sit back and listen to the complaints.

Nick and Kevin rarely talk about standup on the show which is why they dedicate an entire episode talking about some of their favorite standups then and now. Enjoy!

The great Sarah Novia (licensed counselor and pyschotherapist) returns to the show to talk about our upcoming election and how it has affected and changed the dynamic of white male privilege in America and what it means for women, minorities and our nation as a whole. Lots of passionate discussion in this one, both serious and fun. Follow Sarah on Twitter/Instagram: @thesarahnovia and go to her website knovia.com for more information on the counseling services she provides.