Any Time With Vin Forte

Brian Stack is a current writer/performer for 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and was previously a writer/performer for 18 years on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien/The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien/Conan.' This episode (after explaining why Brian is the nicest man in the world for recording a second conversation after the original got destroyed due to technical issues) we discuss his time at Late Night, the shared sensibilities of the Conan writers room, catching lightning in a bottle and taking ideas to their logical conclusions, doing sketches for the studio crowd vs the home audience, the transition from NYC to LA and back again, writing for a more political leaning show like Colbert, and much more! Follow Brian Stack on Twitter: @BrianStack153 Follow me on Twitter: @MightyVin "Like" the show on Facebook: facebook.com/atwvf Theme/Bed Music by: soundcloud.com/udachi

Nicole Perlman is a screenwriter best-known for writing the screenplay to Marvel Studio's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' as well as co-writing the upcoming 'Captain Marvel' screenplay and writing Marvel's upcoming Gamora comic. In this episode we discuss our mutual love for Ray Bradbury, the idea of nostalgia in pop culture media, the potential impact of being the first female screenwriter of a Marvel Studios film, the process behind adapting an obscure comic line such as Guardians for film, and much more! Follow Nicole on Twitter: @uncannygirl Like the podcast on Facebook: facebook.com/atwvf Go to daps.tv for full episode recaps. Intro/bed music by soundcloud.com/udachi

Brett Davis is a comedian and actor who currently hosts the cult comedy show 'The Special Without Brett Davis' which can be seen streaming live online every Wednesday at 11pm with full episode for free on Youtube (brettdavis.tumblr.com for more info). This episode we discuss being in high school and exploring the NYC comedy scene of the mid-2000s, inheriting his show's platform from Chris Gethard, the eclectic mix of guests the show gets, how wrestlers and comics aren't so different, and more. Also, around the 45 min mark, I check in with Brett's associate and conspiracy talk show host Smith for a LIVE* report from the 2016 Democratic National Convention! *Prerecorded live. But, yes, actually really recorded (at the time of this release) last night from the floor of the DNC. brettdavis.tumblr.com Twitter: @BrettDavisRIP www.daps.tv for clips and full episode recaps. www.facebook.com/atwvf Twitter: @MightyVin Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/any-time-with-vin-forte/id1029788703 Music b

R. Stevie Moore has self-released over 500 albums over the past 40 years and become a cult icon in the world of DIY music, influencing musicians & fans like Beck, MGMT, Ariel Pink, The Pixies, Mac Demarco, XTC and many others. This episode we discuss Moore's unique discography, his various distribution methods over the years, the struggle to be diverse and creative in the face of successful mediocrity, finding his second-wind with a new generation of fans online and only recently embarking on his first serious tour, and much more. www.rsteviemoore.com rsteviemoore.bandcamp.com   www.daps.tv for full episode recaps   Leave a 5 star rating on itunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/any-time-with-vin-forte/id1029788703

Hutch Harris is a singer/songwriter & guitarist for the Indie Rock band The Thermals. This episode we discuss The Thermals' initial rise in the mid-2000s, their recent performance at the now-famous "Birdie Sanders" rally in Portland for 11,000 people, their new record 'We Disappear,' Hutch's recent turn towards stand-up, his band-coaching work for the new movie 'Green Room,' and more! Full episode recaps at http://www.daps.tv The Thermals are at http://www.thethermals.com

Gaby Dunn is a comedian/journalist/actress/podcaster. She hosts the web-series 'Just Between Us' with fellow actress/comedian Allison Raskin; has written for publications such as Fusion, Slate, the NY Times, Salon, the Boston Globe; and also has a new podcast out now called 'Finale Rally.' On today's episode we discuss Gaby's start doing the crime beat for the Boston Globe, her 100 Interviews project and how she crashed a $2000-a-plate dinner to try and interview Stephen Colbert, the misconceptions and realities of being famous on the internet, Bisexual awareness, reminiscing about her time on Superman fan forums in the early 2000s, and much more! Follow Gaby on Twitter: @GabyDunn Just Between Us: https://www.youtube.com/user/justbetweenusshow Website: www.gabydunn.com Full episode recaps/notes: www.daps.tv

Rob Bricken is the Editor-in-Chief of the tech and pop culture website io9. This episode we discuss when fellow nerds overreact on the internet, DC (movies) vs. DC (TV/CW), The Force Awakens' implication on the ending of the original Star Wars trilogy, why the recent X-Men film is better than you think, Star Trek's low-key 50th anniversary, and more.

Negin Farsad is a comedian, documentary filmmaker, and author. She created and starred in the documentary 'The Muslims are Coming,' about Islamophobia in America through the lens of comedy. She also currently stars in the film '3rd Street Blackout' and her book 'How to Make White People Laugh' will be released on May 24th. In this episode we go all-in on the 2016 election as well as discuss the perception of Muslims in America, the controversy surrounding the ad campaign for 'The Muslim are Coming,' how the election process varies wildly from country to country, the true story behind '3rd Street Blackout,' and much more.

Sean Carroll is a Theoretical Physicist, Cosmologist, and author of the new book 'The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself' which comes out May 10th. This episode we discuss the accessibility of science, the arrow of time, the plausibility of the multiverse and time travel, the higgs boson, naturalism, the entropy of the universe, and much more! Buy/Pre-Order Sean's book: http://www.amazon.com/Big-Picture-Origins-Meaning-Universe/dp/0525954821

Jayme Kilsby is the host of a brand new web series called 'Bad Taste' from DAPS.TV where he eats old, esoteric candy so you don't have to. In this very casual episode we discussed his love of nostalgia, embracing the sadness of professional wrestling, go through a few ridiculous VHS tapes he owns, and we cap it all off with Jayme eating 30 year old gum. Strap in for this one, folks.

Josh Gondelman is a stand-up comedian, co-author of the book 'You Blew It: The Awkward Ways in Which You Already Ruined Your Life', writer for 'Last Week Tonight', and recently released his album 'Physical Whisper'. We talked about being the "nice guy" to a fault in a relationship, making friends as an adult, the changing comedy attitudes in NYC, staying positive around cynics, and more!

Todd Glass is a stand-up comic and host of 'The Todd Glass Show' on the Nerdist podcast network who has seen it all in his 30 year career. With that comes strong, refined opinions about the world around us. This episode we discuss PC Culture in Comedy, social awareness through twitter, the misconception of blaming the younger generation, the perception of things being better “back in the day,” racial bias in authority, Nancy Reagan and ‘Just Say No’ to drugs, coming out of the closet and the perception of certain types of homosexuality, Todd’s new ‘Camping with Todd’ TV pilot and much, much more.

Warren Simons is the current Editor-in-Chief of Valiant Comics; having previously worked at Marvel for most of the 2000s on titles like 'Iron Fist,' 'Thor,' and 'Daredevil.' In this episode, we discuss the history of Valiant Comics and bringing it out of bankruptcy, the saturation of superhero media, promoting Valiant and breaking back into the direct market, Valiant’s summer event series ‘4001 ad,' having to buy too many issues at the risk of accessibility, comic book adaptations vs superhero adaptations, and more. 

Bill Oakley was, along with his writing partner Josh Weinstein, the showrunner for 'The Simpsons' for seasons seven & eight as well as a writer from 1992 to 1998. Bill and Josh also created the cult animated show 'Mission Hill,' were consulting producers for 'Futurama,' and have created numerous TV pilots together. Bill has also written for 'Regular Show' and is an Executive Producer and writer on 'Portlandia.' In this episode, we discuss dealing with FOX censors, the legend of Simpsons writer John Swartzwelder, the original answer to "Who shot Mr. Burns?," having your TV pilot misprogrammed on The WB, Bill & Josh's script for the would-be Christmas classic 'Ruprect," and much more.

Will Ellis is a photographer who runs the popular website AbandonedNYC.com. He documents curious NYC landmarks in disrepair and decay throughout the five boroughs with clarity and a unique level of unprecedented detail. We discussed the origins of these excursions, the risks and safety precautions behind them, various locations from the AbandonedNYC archive, running into other people while alone in an abandoned building, and much more.

Clint Basinger runs the popular Youtube channel ‘Lazy Game Reviews’ where for the past six+ years, he has turned his hobby of reviewing PC games and odd hardware into a full-time job. In this episode we discuss his approach to making review videos on Youtube without the all-too-common gimmick approach, how PC gaming has always been the wild west of video games, subjects he has covered recently such as the Texas Instruments calculator monopoly, the recent history of monetizing Youtube videos and how to make a living off your content in a constantly changing market, and much more.

Adam Tilzer is a recording engineer, producer, and musician who has seen a lot in his time and also has a very firm grasp on the history of modern rock and roll music. Only mere days after the passing of David Bowie, he was the first person I thought of to give some context to his life and legacy. We also discuss what makes a good recording, having music before having an image, the influence of black artists on early rock and roll, we talk about Little Richard and Elvis, engineering the music for FX’s ‘Louie,’ freaking out about meeting Amy Poehler, engineering for Keith Richards’ solo album, Adam's own work with Avon Junkies and The Defectives, and more. The Defectives: https://www.reverbnation.com/thedefectivesny Adam on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/avonjunkies   Any Time with Vin Forte on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/atwvf

Lil Bub is known the world over for her endearing and playful spirit, which has inspired and brought positivity to millions of fans around the world. This episode I talked with her main dude Mike about Bub's rise to prominence, her new album 'Science & Magic,' their charity work with Lil Bub's Big Fund, getting Michelle Obama to be on Lil Bub's Big Show, as well as questions that you submitted through social media! To donate and find out more about Lil Bub's Big Fund: http://www.lilbub.com/bigfund For all things Lil Bub: http://www.lilbub.com   "Like" the show on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/atwvf Follow me on Twitter: @MightyVin   Next episode drops: January 13th

This episode I'm doing something different and handing the show over to popular jug band Wahoo Skiffle Crazies, along with their friends singer Nick Williams and songwriter Matt Wilson, for a musical set of Christmas covers and originals that is sure to be a massive treat. This episode was recorded at Red Room Studio in Staten Island, NY by the amazing Joe Pecora. Tracklist: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen There Are Blues X-Mas at Ground Zero St. Nick's Infirmary Hipster Shake White Christmas X-Ray Glasses Alas, I Cannot Swim Baby It's Cold Outside   The Wahoos are: Frank Williams, Laura Williams, Brian Mcgowan, Carl Gallagher, Dan Gallagher, Rob Yuzuk, Rachel Somma Devlin, Chris Sorrentino.   Next Episode Drops: December 30th.

My guest this episode has the greatest range of any video game developer in history. Howard Scott Warshaw worked for Atari in the early 80s and created what many consider one of the greatest games of it's era in 'Yar's Revenge' and also one of the worst in 'E.T. The Video Game.' In this episode we discuss how he got his start at Atari, the process of programming games at that time, the economics of making video games, authorship in early games, creating Yar’s Revenge, meeting and pitching a game to Steven Spielberg, the 5 week rush to develop E.T., the video game crash of 1983, the idea of a first product life cycle, the inner workings of and rise & fall of Atari in the 80s, life after Atari and new beginnings as the Silicon Valley Therapist, and more. More about HSW: http://www.hswarshaw.com Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/any-time-with-vin-forte/id1029788703 Twitter: @MightyVin Next episode drops: December 16th (Holiday Special)