Joel Radio #64: Cars 2 Sucks
Jun 23rd
Cars sucked. The sequel Cars 2 comes out this week. It sucks too, according to Corey Hall. Joel hasn’t seen Cars 2, but will go along will that sentiment anyway. Other things that suck this week: Club Bart closing, the first half of that ESPN book, Ryan Dunn’s death, The Green Lantern, David Bowie’s saxophone and Pirates of the Caribbean 4 at the drive-in. Things that don’t suck this week: X-Men First Class at the drive-in, the second half of that ESPN book, jokes about Ryan Dunn’s death, Paul McCartney live, Super 8, this show, and you.
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Joel Radio #63: Weiner U
Jun 9th
It’s the week of E3 – that’s the big videogame convention – so nerds like Joel and Corey Hall are excited. Usually. This year’s show was a bit duller than usual, although Nintendo announced it’s new console, the Wii U. The guys talk about the innovative new controller, whether they’d actually buy it, and why the original Wii was a failure. Also, congressman Anthony Weiner put his junk on Twitter in one of the dumbest career-killing moves of all-time. But the guys are divided over the humor of the situation whether it’s not something “every guy” would do. Plus, X-Men First Class gets reviewed, the guys split on Hangover 2, USA is better than Canada (in soccer!), and rumbling seats = fail.
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The congressman from New York is first in line for the Wii U
Joel Radio #62: Too Long to Be Funny
May 26th
The title is not indicative of the quality of this show! Oh no, that’s a reference to the length of the recent comedy hit Bridesmaids, which at 126 minutes is way too long – funny or not (and it is!). This brings up the point of comedies being too long in general – thanks Mr. Apatow! Joined in this extended faux-radio show is frequent guest, John Tenney, of soon-to-be basic cable fame, and Corey Hall of, well, this show. Plus, The Macho Man is dead, but his insanity lives on, The Office is gone for the season and Corey is gone as a fan, and John lives a dream by working the comic book convention. Also, Corey sees The Hangover Part II. It sucks, apparently, but so does every comedy sequel – we think.
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Joel Radio #61: One Hit Wonder
May 5th
It’s party time! With Osama bin Laden dead, it’s time for everyone to get along and love each other. Of course that won’t happen and nor will Joel and Corey ever really agree on anything. While Joel thinks you can draw a straight line from waterboarding to the capture, Corey thinks the Bush-era policies are still outdated and give our current Prez all the credit. They both, however, want the “death photos” released, and gleefully look at the leaked pics of the dead Osama associates – drop the squirt gun! Also, Thor is alright, Joel’s Oprah insider isn’t all that, and gays and blacks have a long way to go. Plus, Joel’s secret film nerd crushes revealed – Kubrick, Scorsese, Peckinpah and 80′s pro-wrestling.
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Joel Radio #60: Steampunk Convention
Apr 26th
It was recently Record Store Day. No, keep reading, I promise it won’t be THAT boring. Anyway, Corey recently shopped one of the last remaining indie record shops in Detroit and came away both satisfied and sad about that industry’s decline. That leads Joel to ponder the future of technology, get nostalgic about the beginnings of podcasting, and actually be optimistic about where everything is going. For example, Joel recently checked out online music service MOG, and found it, with a few reservations, to be compelling. Listen for a LIVE Android demo! Also, a big TV rundown with Joel taking in AMC’s The Killing and HBO’s Game of Thrones, while Corey revels his hopes and fears for the end of Steve Carrell’s run on The Office. Plus, Corey gives the history of comic books, Joel takes a trip through Portal 2, and BioWare rules – Bethesda sucks.
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Joel Radio #59: Charlie & Arthur
Apr 8th
More bombing in Detroit, and this time it’s not from Joel or Corey, as Charlie Sheen decided to launch a US “comedy” tour and found the Motor City less than welcoming. Actually, it was so bad Charlie probably wished he was “The Situation” at the Trump Roast. This week, Joel & Corey break down how and why Charlie cooked up a mega-bomb, the lack of planning and preparation, and why the opening act comic is not to blame. Also, the guys break down the state of morning television, Corey defends The Celebrity Apprentice and Joel is thisclose to being in a major comedy film. Plus, A movie round-up as Joel likes Hanna and Source Code, Corey is freaked out by Your Highness, and all people, animals and most houseplants absolutely hate the new Arthur.
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Joel Radio #58: An Unfunny Situation
Mar 21st
Comedy ain’t easy. This show will be an example of that. That’s not a reference to Joel, co-host Corey Hall or the quality of this week’s show. Instead, it’s a reference to Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of MTV’s Jersey Shore, who appeared at last week’s Donald Trump Roast and laid a giant egg. You’ll hear the clips, the guys’ analysis, and decide for yourself if he’s really the unfunny douche on display – or if it was just a joke played on him by the producers of the show. Joel thinks the other comics are complicit in his bombing, but YOU decide! Also, Joel’s early favorites for Asshole of the Year 2011, the bully video that proves that white trash are even in Australia, a Celebrity Apprentice debate and more. Plus, it’s movie madness as Corey reviews Paul and Limitless, and Joel loves Win Win and great batch of new films on DVD and Blu-ray.
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Joel Radio #57: Kirk Hit That
Mar 1st
Eschewing the normal Oscar pre-show predictions, Joel Fragomeni and Corey Hall return with a post-Oscars wrap-up. It was largely a snoozer, with first-time hosts actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway hosting and demonstrating a lack of experience, and an inability to tell a joke – who knew!?! But the night was saved, in the comedic sense, by 94-year-old Kirk Douglas, who hogged the mike, mumbled incoherently, and generally acted like drunken old Grandpa giving a Christmas toast. A highlight of 2011 that won’t soon be topped. Other low lights were Melissa Leo’s acceptance speech, Jennifer Hudson speaking a foreign language (English!), and Florence badly needing her Machine. Also, Corey goes nuclear – hilariously melting down during a character actor quiz & the best news anyone’s ever heard – unless you’re Oprah.
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Joelradio’s official proposal for the 2012 Oscar hosts. Make this happen!
Joel Radio #56: Beware of the Green Tilt
Feb 17th
It was only five shows ago that Joel and Corey Hall discussed friend John Tenney‘s new show, Paranormal State: The New Class. On this show, John returns to the studio, and the show barely gets discussed! In fact, there’s more on John’s mind, like Robocop getting a statue in Detroit, a computer competing on Jeopardy!, and how he was disappointed in a recent comedy show he attended. He also gets Corey and Joel to fight over integrity, open mike politics, and why Joel – not Corey – is the more qualified to host the show. This is endlessly entertaining to John, and it’s all fueled by the guys’ consumption of the evil beverage Sparks, and it’s twice-as-powerful rival, Tilt, which is sampled in both the green and blue varieties. By the time the cans are tapped, John finally spills the details on the new shows plans, his new podcast, and the real truth behind his mysterious, ever-changing phone number.
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The now empty, heat-bringing, alcoholic beverages. Fuck that green one!
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