Jacques & Joe (in Boston) have been doing comedy stuff since 94. Jacques & Biff (LA by way of Toronto/Tokyo) been on hockey team since 96. Yap pop culture and have cool guest - comedians, respected authors, renown scientist & scholars, prominent music folks, tv/film makers and just cool friends.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
The whole gang is here to talk the record-breaking time from celebrating the US Men’s Hockey Gold Medal to wishing Canada had won it … or ANYONE ELSE. On other hand, extreme happy for US Woman’s ice hockey and another great story from figure skating.
Jacques GameStop credit card is 39.9% interest! How is that legal … oh right, grifter and chief has done away with all oversight and consumer protections.
We chat the table read of Jacques latest sitcom pilot, Coaching Remley.
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End Song: Open Window by Dan Cray (with Beyond Id) live Jam Jan 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Comedian, content creator and singer of Boston’s long lost (beloved) hardcore bank Drop Anchor is this week’s super fun guest.
Ryan’s comedy is just like his mothers comedy (who was a stand up during the comedy boom in the 80’s) except … Ryan’s funny and his moms comedy (according to his friend) is unwatchable, Note: we’d still love to have her on as a quest.
Ryan’s social media is a mix of funny stand up clips, tips on how to be a stand-up comic without being a whinny D-Bag and music recommendations. A true “must follow” on the socials.
Ryan has a super fun live show called, “Hate What You Love” where he has comics come on and do a set and then watch a music video they love from their youth and he breaks down why it sucks and destroys a precious childhood memory … BRILLANT.
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Opening song: Gomer (By Dan Cray and Beyond Id of “The Stovin’ Years”)
Ending Songs: Drop Anchor – Boston Full 7” (on youtube)
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
Gluttony thy name is an unregulated buffet line at an American Legion Hall Comedy Show.
Let’s face it … nothing IS more American then stuffing your face and not giving a sht if they person behind you even gets a god damn crouton!
That’s the majority of this episode … Jacques whining to Joe on behalf of the 65-70% of people who didn’t get ANYTHING to eat (and there was nothing on the menu Jacques could eat anyway) … at his Valentine Day Comedy Show. But hey, at least they made it up to the people with empty tummies by giving them free booze … what could go wrong?
Chatted couple great shows … some Olympic stuff … try to limit the sky is falling George Orwell 1984 talk …
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End Song: Where U Been by Dan Cray (with Beyond Id) live Jam Jan 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Jacques, Biff and Joe open the show with their fondest Catherine O'Hara memories. The thrill seems to be gone for them in the lead-up to the Big Game between New England and Seattle, and they can't seem to avoid politics when discussing sporting events like the Winter Olympics and upcoming FIFA World Cup.
WARNING: Jacques tells two corny jokes at the top of the show. Listener discretion is advised.
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Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
What an amazing chat with truly one of the most interesting persons I’ve meet in the music biz in a long time,
Madeline Bocaro in her early teens became pen pals with pop culture icon, Yoko Ono an over the last 50 decades their friendship let to her writing, “In Your Mind, The Infinite Universe Of Yoko Ono.
Madeline was part of the ground floors of (Jacques beloved) CMJ in the late 70s, was a fixture at the birthplace of New Wave, Alt Rock – the mecca that was CBGB’s, and continues to write her awesome music block, Madelinex.com (LOVE her curated themed playlist.)
Super shout out (Musician, Songwriter, music historian and long-time major label catalog producer) – former sideshow guest, the lovely and talented, Mr. Mike Ragogna for co-hosting this one!
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Opening: Gomer by Beyond Id (The Stovin’ Years album on Spotify)
Closing Song: Gates Of Hell (Sebadoh Cover by Beyond Id Live WMFO 1994)
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
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Talk the sad closing of Brennan’s In Santa Monica, home to Turtle Racing for over 50 years coming to a close.
Jacques had the BEST awful NYE shows on the Cape.
Review The Naked Gun 2025, recap Joe’s sleep over and Get A Life viewing party, Is 6-7 dead … Parenting tips and WHY is NFL making fans pay for 7 streaming services to watch their team?
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Closing Song: Tattoo & Struggle by Dan Cray and Beyond Id. Recorded Live: Sound Of Ass Studios 2.0 in Dec 2025
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Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
CPP is starting off 2026 pretty strong with the Lovely and Talented Wayne Russell from the OMP Podcast co-hosting with Jacques and they had a fantastic chat with Comedian, Booker, Show Runner … Former Semi Pro Football Player and (Real Football) Soccer Ref, Mr. Mike Smith.
Don’t want to leave out Mike’s also a long-time journalist and high school math teacher and a proud husband and proud dad of two grown daughters.
Yeah … all that and he’s a really nice guy who makes sure he’s shows are always beyond top notch BUT still makes room for the folks just starting out.
Mike however is a liar … he says he’s not really a comedian or that funny … and sadly … I think he believes it. You be the judge.
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Opening: WKRP In Cincinnati parody by @Model_CHP3Y (on YouTube)
Closing Song: Standard Practices (Live) by Dan Cray and Beyond Id (Recorded at Sound Of Ass Studios 2.0 in Grafton MA Dec 2025)
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
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Joe and Jacques recap the year it was and what a year … it was.
Recap Jacques stand-up comedy follies, recount the best (and worst) guest … that sort of stuff.
Emo Phillips Night, London Trip and Eddie’s Ranch Giggles Shows … the best.
Talk favorite TV shows of the year, Jacques surgery and much much more … like way way too much more … this should have been an hour at best … well best be not doing it at all … but we added the extra hour of yapping for free. FREE.
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Opening: Welcome Back Kotter parody by @Model_CHP3Y (on YouTube)
Closing Song: Enough For Everyone (Live) by Dan Cray and Beyond Id (Recorded at Sound Of Ass Studios 2.0 in Grafton MA Dec 2025)
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
SPECIAL REPOSTING from 12/14/2017 - Carnival Personnel is all-singing, no-talent in this special holiday Sideshow! Jacques and Joe butcher some of your favorite Christmas songs: “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Santa Baby (feat. Edith Bunker),” and MORE!
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Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Special Christmas reposting: Sideshow 25 from 12/11/17
Jacques and Joe were pretty new to podcast and didn’t know what they were doing (Still don’t) but they do know … well, love anyway, Animated Christmas Specials -
We just love this Christmas-y time of year! This week, Jacques and Joe review their favorite animated Christmas specials, from Rudolph to Frosty to Charlie Brown and even Prep & Landing! Sing along to some classic Rankin/Bass tunes, including “Heat Miser” and “Snow Miser” – too much! Stop-motion, CGI or hand-drawn, all kinds of animation are welcome on this Island of Misfit Podcasts!
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