web02.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 18:55:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Steve Martin” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/steve%20martin Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0800 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". 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". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Planes, Trains and Automobiles https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/117 28f65410-9b22-4ce9-9788-8197f4861c90 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest. Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season. 1:55:14 yes <p>John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest.</p> <p>Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season.</p> <p>Check out the live, improvised version of the movie here: <a href="https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/</a></p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" 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_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</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> Six Days On The Road (Steve Earle &amp; The Dukes)<br> Back In My Baby's Arms (Emmylou Harris)<br> Meet the Flintstones (Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna)<br> Everytime You Go Away (Blue Room)<br> All Score From "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" by Ira Newborn<br> Three Coins in the Fountain (Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, sung by Frank Sinatra)<br> (There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays - Perry Como </p> john hughes, thanksgiving, john candy, steve martin, 1980s, 80s, comedy, comedies, movie, movies, film, films, holiday, road trip, homelessness, homeless John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest.

Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season.

Check out the live, improvised version of the movie here: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Six Days On The Road (Steve Earle & The Dukes)
Back In My Baby's Arms (Emmylou Harris)
Meet the Flintstones (Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna)
Everytime You Go Away (Blue Room)
All Score From "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" by Ira Newborn
Three Coins in the Fountain (Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, sung by Frank Sinatra)
(There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays - Perry Como

]]> John Hughes' classic Thanksgiving story about Neal Page (Steve Martin) and Del Griffith (John Candy) questing home against geography and Murphy's Law combines stellar comedic performances and a heartbreaking (and ultimately heartwarming) twist to deliver an all-time holiday classic. Guest Dan Oster (MadTV, A Podcast, But Evil) tags along with us to make a meal of a film with far more substance than its Odd Couple trappings would suggest.

Also, please stick around to the end of the episode for special guest Michael Shepherd, who joins us for a discussion on what you can do to help those struggling with homelessness this holiday season.

Check out the live, improvised version of the movie here: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/planes-trains-and-a-musical-improv-parody-live-and-livestreamed/

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Six Days On The Road (Steve Earle & The Dukes)
Back In My Baby's Arms (Emmylou Harris)
Meet the Flintstones (Hoyt Curtin, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna)
Everytime You Go Away (Blue Room)
All Score From "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" by Ira Newborn
Three Coins in the Fountain (Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, sung by Frank Sinatra)
(There's No Place Like) Home For the Holidays - Perry Como

]]> Mitch Hedberg https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/70 067b21fa-37e7-4707-b333-8c4ae48fa1de Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief If stand-up comedy was an equation then Mitch Hedberg was its Isaac Newton, a pioneer who turned the format on its head and make jokes into jazz and vice versa. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit Hedberg's tragically brief career, and the stand-up revolution he quietly raged. 1:12:06 yes <p>If stand-up comedy was an equation then Mitch Hedberg was its Isaac Newton, a pioneer who turned the format on its head and make jokes into jazz and vice versa. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit Hedberg's tragically brief career, and the stand-up revolution he quietly raged. </p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" 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_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</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> Outro - Upright Bass Solo by Davie504 </p> comedy, open mic, stand-up comedy, stand up comedy, stand-up, stand up, mitch hedberg, hedberg, steve martin, andy kaufman, improv, jazz, beatnik If stand-up comedy was an equation then Mitch Hedberg was its Isaac Newton, a pioneer who turned the format on its head and make jokes into jazz and vice versa. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit Hedberg's tragically brief career, and the stand-up revolution he quietly raged.

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

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Musical Credits

Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
Outro - Upright Bass Solo by Davie504

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

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Musical Credits

Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
Outro - Upright Bass Solo by Davie504

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