In this episode that’s heavy on film discussion, Chris revisits movies from the 90s to see if they’re as entertaining as he remembers (only to be hugely disappointed), Jack catches up on old movies (both classics and otherwise), and there’s a not-so-timely tangent about the positives and negatives of this year’s Academy Awards.
Chris is officially joined by co-host Jack who’s fresh into his furlough with nothing else to do but watch TV and do podcasts. After Jack catches us up with what he’s actually been doing, the guys delve into various aspects of entertainment including why audiences jump on streaming trends, how cool it’s become to be disappointed by franchise finales, the recent obsession with true crime docs, and bratty people who want their “favorite shows” to remain on whatever streaming services they already have (and the easy solution to make sure availability is no longer a problem).
Chris is joined by business consultant and author Bobby Borg to discuss keeping yourself mentally tough during the pandemic, what the future of the music business could look like as life gets back to normal, and how artists can create new income streams in ways they may not have considered.
At long last, Chris finally catches up with his cousin Pete Murano, guitarist for Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Pete shares what it’s like being off the road and home in New Orleans for a straight month, the highs of touring with Red Hot Chili Peppers, meeting and opening for The Rolling Stones, the future of live music in light of the pandemic, and Chris subjects him to a round of Quarantine Questionnaire.
You read that right! Chris talks to registered nurse and fan favorite Veronica Rizzitello about coronavirus: her symptoms, the testing procedure, sticking it out at home and being realistic about what’s going on with this pandemic, all while laughing as much as possible about the absurdity. Stop reading and click play!
Kick off your preferred denominational holiday weekend with Chris and Andrew Rizzitello! Andrew shares how he and his wife’s jobs have changed since being deemed essential services during the pandemic. The guys also talk drinking to stave off viruses, how to save most of us from the dumb people, and cap it all off with a lively edition of Quarantine Questionnaire.
Chris is joined by Cory Noyes, who’s still working five days a week in an essential business AKA a big box store. They discuss dealing with the public during the pandemic, panic-fueled hoarding, and keeping their parents at home and away from risk.
Yes, there’s also the Quarantine Questionnaire.
Chris and Sherrie return to help you maintain your sanity after three weeks at home. They review a few recent movies, share tips to help couples keep a healthy relationship while under quarantine, and discuss what they’ve learned about each other during this time. Plus, Sherrie asks Chris some questions before becoming the next victim of the Quarantine Questionnaire!
Chris welcomes Sherrie Bass back to CAPE, for their debut appearance as not just a couple but a couple navigating the self-quarantine. The two get into how Sherrie’s work in education has been stalled since the outbreak, how movies are going to on demand during theater closures (and what they’re willing to wait for), and how the film “Contagion” compares to what’s going on in the world today.
Multi-hyphenate musician Sean Johnson checks in with Chris, all the way from the West Coast. They talk about getting away from what’s comfortable and exploring new things during your self-quarantine, revisiting the Rocky franchise, the challenges of California’s new AB5 law and its impact on creators, and of course: Quarantine Questionnaire!
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