Episode 15: Been Missing You
It’s on people. We’re back with a vengeance and in this power-packed episode we were so eager to be back that it was hard to stop. This week we discuss the Academy Awards, how Ellen did as host (rocked it), and the ridiculously long pre shows. Marty shares how he is going to handle being on the red carpet someday and his ideas on fashion.
Then we delve into the unfairness of comedians and their complete lack of awards or even nominations - Eddie Murphy was robbed!! And Jim Carrey where ever you are, The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine were amazing and you deserved a lot more credit than was received.
Dreamgirls is discussed, Bill Cosby and his impeccable storytelling, and our wish to see Eddie Murphy back on the stand-up stage.
Richard Jeni, the tragedy, how much joy he brought to people, and how he will be missed. Truly sad.
Celebrity sitings we’ve had living in NYC:
The Starbucks caffeine crew Marty served: RuPaul, Olsen Twins, the shy Mike Myers (leave him alone people!), Ron Howard, and Philip Seymour Hoffman (I hope I spelled that right).
Marty has served as a waiter: Jon Bon Jovi, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Hugh Grant, Bruce Willis, Sidney Poitier, John Cleese, William Goldman, and most recently Gwynenth Paltrow and Chris Martin (who we will now and forever refer to as Chris Coldplay).
Wendy saw each day at work: Claire Danes and her adorable dog.
Ok people, rule number 1 is: DON’T BE A STAR FUCKER. It’s just tacky and sad. We discuss the unruly fans Marty has had to deal with and the ninja who sneaked past him to harass Chris Coldplay. Here’s your sign dude.
Did you know that Tom Cruise pays his personal trianer a million dollars a year?! Crazy.
Wendy’s Shape magazine mystery. Ok, someone fess up already!! Marty gets some fitness advice from good friend Nicoye Banks and gets his ass kicked.
Featured Music is found on:
• Sweet Blossom by Robin Stine off of the album: Daydream
Robin’s song is so great it will be our closer for each episode. Go give her some love and let her know where you heard it.
March 17th, 2007 at 1:08 am
I am so glad to hear that you guys are feeling better. Wendy, from everything you wrote on your blog about how awful you were feeling you have been in my thoughts.
Also in your discussion about the fact that stand up comedians don’t get taken seriously in terms of acting roles and thus recognition for awards like the Oscars, I immediately thought of a counter example. What about Robin Williams.
And finally generally I am not a big movie-goer, but I did recently see Pan’s Labyrinth. Did either of you get a chance to see it as well? I would love to hear your thoughts on it if so.
March 18th, 2007 at 5:27 am
Good to hear from you both! Sounds like you both move in elite circles. Wendy, you still sounded sick. Take it easy girl, kay?
April 1st, 2007 at 2:47 am
You guys rock. Thanks for the email response Wendy. I didn’t expect one and was really impressed that you took the time to talk back. Looking forward to the next show!
April 1st, 2007 at 2:50 am
Hey Cheryl! You’re welcome.
I’m just finishing up editing the latest show and it will be up tomorrow (unless there’s some sort of catastrophe). I hope you’re having a super weekend!!