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This week's episode is sponsored by Schneider's! Word With Friend had the immense pleasure to have Alana Johnston and Holly Prazoff to guest and you NEED TO GO to The Best of Not Too Shabby 2015 at UCB Sunset December 21st. Alana and Holly and Julian talk about UCB and hosting Not Too Shabby, open relationships, and Yo Momma Canada. They also get into Canada's Prime Ministers, how they met, and REDOLENT. They dove in to scents that take them back to memories and what scents they wish would remind them of things.  

Lisa McQuillan (Blackish, Lisa And Amy Are Black, Accent-lover) joins Julian for this week's episode and reveals SHE'S NEVER BEEN ON A PODCAST BEFORE! Julian and Lisa talk Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julian tries out "Johnny Come PennyBags", and they swap some pretty good drunk stories. They also get in to Julian's many interests, his "boys will be boys" behavior when he was younger, and they call former guest and Lisa's web-series partner, Amy Aniobi!   This week's word is PARSIMONY (pärsəˌmōnē/) {which sounds like a fruit but I'm always wrong about the definition} and Lisa and Julian develop Janelle Parsi-monē,

This week's episode is Joe Cabello's THIRD APPEARANCE! Joe talks about his band D'Lavender (Myspace), his new EP (Songs in the Key of Regret), and his recent appearance on television.   The guys get into LECHER, lecherous, and "one who licks".  #PANCAKEBREAST

NOTE: This is an experimental episode! If this is your first time listening to Word With Friend, maybe start with another episode to see what we normally do! Or just listen to this and if you love it, maybe we'll do it again. But then go listen to other eps, and subscribe and stuff!   Happy Thanksgiving! In this experimental episode of Word With Friend, Julian followed his friends on a trip to a Cactus Tacos, and we talk about the word Empyreal. The friends include Greg Hollander and Ben Ellmann of Zamboni Grenade, Anna Salinas of @badcomixbyanna, and Chris Milliken of Slumberfest and Cooking With Chris fame!        

This week's episode is with writer, comedian, actor Jamie Loftus! Julian and Jamie talk about wine, gas station burritos, and her high school life. They also get into PUTTER and POTTER (which SPOILER: mean the same thing). We learn about Jamie's putter habits, what's up with shoplifting, and thread count.    

This week's episode was recorded LIVE at Stan Lee's Comikaze 2015! Featuring musical comedians Drennon Davis, Erin and Melissa, and Zach Sherwin! All of our panelists performed a little song and we dug deep into ONOMATOPOEIA and IDEAPHONE. Also Julian plays the trumpet, we get a super special and unexpected extra panelist, and we all fall in love a little bit with Violet Bro-regarde.   Tune in, review, subscribe, share.

Julian is joined by writer-actor-improvisor-computer programmer Keith Newman for this week's magical (and mathematical) episode. Keith and Julian chose between gummy boxers or gummy briefs, Keith tries to write the most logical dick joke, and we find out what Julian has under his bed.   The guys also talk CONVIVE and Keith tells us about the character "Con Vivian". BONUS: This episode get sex-y. It's fun.

Thiiiiis week's episode is brought to you by, "The Longest Haiku" the latest book from Joe Cabello, who also happens to be this week's guest (along with Sam Clark for the first few minutes). Julian and Joe discuss the book, how Joe basically had to spoil the book in order to have to be sold, and Joe's recent accident. Julian and Joe also discuss HARANGUE - and the episode ends with one of Joe's favorite harangue.

This week's guest, Nina Concepcion (comedian, writer, actor, improvisor) sat down with Julian and chatted up a storm about her oddly conservative christian phase during high school and college, fan fiction (erotic), and let out some Zach Braff steam. They also talked Doctor Who, Hunger Games, and Disney Channel Original Movies. Our word this episode is IMBUE - we find out what building Nina would "go through like a ghost", what "Nina's Law" would be, and who the cartoon character "Imbue Boo" is.   Big News! Word With Friend has a panel at this year's Stan Lee's Comikaze!! October 31st 5:30pm Julian and a panel of word experts will get into Onomatopoeia!! JOIN US!!! Also, Nina wrote a book, "The Good-ish Girl". Get it.

This week, Julian sat down with improvisor, writer, and MORE, Dennis Curlett. You can see Dennis perform with his BRAND SPANKING NEW UCB HAROLD TEAM, KNUCKLEPUCK, this Monday and many other days to come! They talked about why Dennis left a cushy job as a development assistant to live as a set PA for four years, Dennis explains why the Alien trilogy is a must-watch and Alien 3 is trash, Julian uses this as an opportunity to make comparisons to the Rush Hour trilogy, they talk about DILETTANTE, and, oh yeah, Dennis can name the opening and closing box-office of every major film since 1996. That's pretty impressive.

For this episode of Word With Friend, Julian invited Anna Salinas (@badcomixbyanna) to the Word With Friend studio to talk about comics, twitter jokes, and Luis Guzman Julian and Anna also cover DOODLE - how it's related to "fool", how doodling helps them focus during conversations, and what a doodle sack is.     Anna is a comic book artist (http://badcomixbyanna.tumblr.com/) in Los Angeles. Check out her instagram for amaaazing daily comics. Follow JulianFollow Anna Follow Word With Friend

This week's most sporty sport episode is brought to you by Ted's Montana Grill! "Eat Great. Do Good" Julian invited friend Matt Gaynes to the Word With Friend bedroom studio to talk about sports, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and of course, Rush Hour 2.   They also talk PHANTASMAGORIA, Fantasia, and shadow puppets. Julian also asks Matt about his various favorite things and we learn how to say "Death Rattle" in Dutch.   Follow Matt Follow Julian Follow Word With Friend

For this week’s episode, comedy duo Greg Burke and Lou Perez joined Julian in the bedroom studio and got sucked into a discussion of Rush Hour 2, being a fat kid, and we get regaled with a poop story! The guys also talk about being a sketch comedy duo for 10 years, the T.G.I.F lineups throughout the years, and Bronson Pinchot. They also break down INSOUCIANT and develop the new T.G.I.F. show Suzie and Souciant.   If you’re in LA October 6th 9:30pm at UCB Franklin – Greg and Lou: The Failures. You can also check out their youtube channel here   Follow Lou Follow Greg   Follow Greg and Lou Follow Word With Friend

Framily! Tune in to the rap-heavy episode with comedian, rapper, writer, actor Zach Sherwin! Julian and Zach jump in to Zach's rap history, Zach gets in to the process of writing his song (I Give A Fuck), and why Zach really loves hip hop. Also, Zach dishes out some advice for young rappers and beats. They also talk about LOUCHE (and AUTOPSIA), rakish individuals they’ve encountered,  and Louche Louie. Download Rap! Here.   Follow Zach Follow Julian Follow Word With Friend

This week's episode of Word with Friend is brought to you by 1994 Rob Reiner flop, NORTH! And IKEA hot dogs! Julian invited comedian, writer, actor, bubblewrap enthusiast LISA BEST to talk FRISSON. It's definitely not prounounced how you think it is. This episode is also a double whammy! We learn piloerection (goosebumps)! Lisa also discusses her favorite meals, where her office is, and shouts out to Edna and Gloria!!   Lisa Best is a comedian, writer, and actor in Los Angeles. Check out when she's near you at lisabestcomedy.com   Follow Lisa Follow Julian Follow Word With Friend

For this week's plug heavy episode, Julian invited Andrew Fernandez and Ted Asbaghi (Halfway Mouse). The guys talk peanut butter, nachos, math, when Ted stopped going by Teddy, and about how Andrew feels about peanut allergies and baseball games.   They also cover DEHISCE which turned out to be a new word for everyone! Andrew and Ted are in a sketch team called Halfway Mouse. They perform around LA and if you ever have a chance do go see them, do it.   Follow Word With Friend Follow Julian

Ladies and Gentlemen at home! It's our 50th episode! First and foremost, thank you for listening whether you've been along from the beginning or just started. We love you. Now gear up for BROOD with Amy Aniobi. Amy and Julian talk about Amy's writing career AND their dads' cool names. They also discuss if a good burger means good fries or not. Amy is a writer (Silicon Valley, Brothers In Atlanta), improvisor (Tiny Pizza), and stars in Lisa and Amy are Black (internet).   Follow Amy Follow Julian Follow Word With Friend Follow your heart.

Today's episode is brought to you by 2 McChickens, 2 McDoubles, and a snackwrap! Julian invited writer, actor, comedian, producer vagabond, Paul Walter Hauser for a chat in the Word With Friend studio! Right off the bat, Julian reveals a V.I.P story, Paul admits being a listener and fan of the show, and they discuss their lives in comedy. SKIMP is this week's word! Listen in to when the guys feel skimped on (Hint: FOOD) and let us know (on twitter) when you've felt  the SKIMP in your life. Where do you stand on the Taco Bell vs. McDonalds debate? There's no actual debate in this episode, I just want to know.   Paul Walter Hauser is a "do-er" and incredbly talented actor, writer and stars in Kingdom! Catch it on Amazon Prime and DirecTV. Also watch out for Blunt Talk in October.   Follow Word With Friend Follow Paul Follow Julian  

Friday framily! Feast your ears on this episode of Word With Friend! This week, Julian invited writer, actor, improvisor, rapper, sketch comedian, dubber, and foley artist Matt "Double Old" Harbert to the podcast! These two get into how Matt learned how to dub (but he never ever wants to do it again), what kind of a teacher Matt wants to be, and they start writing the latest Fast and Furious movie, someone send this to Vin Diesel! Matt also makes a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! IT'S EXCITING.   During the second half, Julian unlocks TWITTERPATED, where it comes from, and if twitterpated is healthy or not.   Matt Harbert is a performer located in Los Angeles. Catch him at Top Story Weekly at iOwest, Sundays at 8pm. Watch his stuff on Funny or Die and Youtube. Matt also has a podcast! Listen to Ugly People Don't Have Feelings. It's been around since 2009, it's fun. JUST DO IT.   Follow Matt Follow Julian Follow Word With Friend

Today's episode of Word With Friend is brought to you by THIS SPLITSIDER ARTICLE WE'RE FEATURED IN!!! To celebrate this occassion, Julian brought producer Samee onto the mic for another "insider" conversation. They talk podcasts and how Samee got started, they handle a LIVE heckler, and JULIAN TELLS US ABOUT THE ONE TIME HE GOT ARRESTED. This week's word is REVEL which comes from "rebel". Can you remember the last time you had a rowdy, rebellious celebration?   Samee is a live comedy show producer and podcast producer in LA. She doesn't have a website yet, but she will gladly show you her kissing-the-heel-of-your-palm technique if you ask. As mentioned earlier, Splitsider featured us in their latest "This Week In Comedy Podcasts" article, which is an incredible honor and we couldn't be more excited. We couldn't have done it without our loyal #wordwithframily and we really do love each and every one of you nerds. Thanks for listening and sharing! Follow Julian Follow Samee Follow Word With Friend