app02 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:27:40 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Omitb” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/omitb Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium. en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium", and support us (and get bonus content) at www.patreon.com/nostalgium. yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Steve Martin https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/196 eda5ff55-f081-453f-981b-38d75f1e6e82 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs. 1:48:10 yes <p>Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (<a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a>) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs.</p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nostalgium" rel="nofollow noopener">www.patreon.com/nostalgium</a>!</p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> King Tut - Steve Martin<br> Grandma's Song - Steve Martin<br> My Little Buttercup - Steve Martin and Martin Short, written by Randy Newman<br> Dentist - Alan Menken and Howard Ashman<br> Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? - Steve Martin, written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul<br> Tonight You Belong To Me - Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, written by Billy Rose and Lee David</p> comedy, comedian, comedian, stand-up, stand-up comedy, satire, the jerk, banjo, Martin short, funny, snl, saturday night live, only murders in the building, OMITB, little shop of horrors Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/

You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts

Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
King Tut - Steve Martin
Grandma's Song - Steve Martin
My Little Buttercup - Steve Martin and Martin Short, written by Randy Newman
Dentist - Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? - Steve Martin, written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Tonight You Belong To Me - Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, written by Billy Rose and Lee David

]]> Steve Martin revolutionized comedy, not with vitriol, but with a seemingly impossible blend of banjos, balloon animals, dad jokes, tapdancing, and philosophy. From stand-up, to movies, to TV, and more, few performers have challenged and delighted audiences with such hilarious precision. We're joined by comedian Rich Baker (www.daretofailimprov.com) for a retrospective on Steve Martin's lifetime of laughs.

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus content at www.patreon.com/nostalgium!

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/

You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts

Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.

Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
King Tut - Steve Martin
Grandma's Song - Steve Martin
My Little Buttercup - Steve Martin and Martin Short, written by Randy Newman
Dentist - Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It? - Steve Martin, written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Tonight You Belong To Me - Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters, written by Billy Rose and Lee David

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