Episodes

Making It With Stefano & Shawn | Episode 40

Aug. 22, 2022

Local actor and comic Stefano Sanzo joins comic and writer Shawn Murray to talk about what it means to "make it" and what we want out of writing, comedy, acting, etc. What does success look like? How hard are you willing to …

David Valentino | Episode 39

March 1, 2022

Local New Haven history buff/gay citizen David Valentino comes in to talk economic redevelopment and life in New Haven in general.

Hive Hair Studio | Episode 38

Nov. 22, 2021

Hive Hair Studio co-owners Jenna Vollono and Dan Lyon join Josh and co-host Shawn Murray to discuss running a business, hair, and mostly make fun of Josh.

Volksgeist | Episode 37

Nov. 1, 2021

YouTube personality Philip Damico aka Volksgeist joins us to talk about being a YouTube celebrity. Is it great? Are there groupies? How much work is it maintaining such a sweet mustache? A hilarious and interesting episode f…

Home Sweet Home | Episode 36

Oct. 12, 2021

Josh returns home after a month in Brooklyn. Shawn almost usurps the podcast. Colin remains Colin. We talk about New York City vs New Haven and what it means to be home.

New Haven Museum | Episode 35

July 26, 2021

Jason Bischoff-Wurtle from the New Haven Museum joins us to talk about New Haven History. We learn about the most famous New Haven paintings, clocks, and corsets. Mostly clocks. So many clocks.

Joe Toimin Got Hit By a Car | Episode 34

July 13, 2021

Former New Haven guy Joe Toimin joins us to talk about what it was like being known as the guy who got hit by a car, what it's like booking music gigs, and what he misses most about New Haven.

Guest: Joseph Tyman

Mental Health Awareness | Episode 33

May 10, 2021

Clinical psychologist Elizabeth Rathbun joins us to talk about therapy, mental health, and how we can take care of ourselves.

Philosophy with Dr. Volkman | Episode 32

Feb. 1, 2021

Josh and Colin sit down (on ZOOM!) with Dr Richard Volkman to talk about philosophy, responsibility, and The Matrix.

Pizza, A Love Story | Episode 31

Nov. 16, 2020

Director of Pizza, A Love Story Gorman Bechard joins us to talk about making documentaries, his favorite pizzas, and shares some of his favorite New Haven memories and places.

Pandemic Roundup | Episode 30

Sept. 15, 2020

Josh, Colin, Shaina and Shawn talk about what they've been up to since the pandemic started, how they're coping, what they've learned about themselves, and of course, Josh's tragic dating life.

Love & Journalism | Episode 29

Feb. 18, 2020

Lucy Gellman (Arts Paper) and Thomas Breen (New Haven Independent) join us to talk about journalism in New Haven, how arts are represented in the media, as well as who our favorite (and least favorite) candidates are.

New Haven Comedy | Episode 28

Jan. 14, 2020

Fistful of Jokes owner Andrew Morgan joins Shawn Murray and Josh to talk about the New Haven comedy scene, whether New Haven could support a comedy club, and who he wishes he could get to come to New Haven.

Josh Levinson | Episode 27

Dec. 10, 2019

Shaina Hotchkiss joins Colin Ryan in a very special episode interviewing the creator of Between Two Rocks, Josh Levinson. We talk about breakups, being single, comedy, generational trauma, depression, and what Josh's favorit…

MakeHaven | Episode 26

Nov. 18, 2019

JR Logan from MakeHaven joins us to talk about MakerSpaces, his favorite injuries, and Josh talks about Instagram drama with Three Sheets for no reason.

Building Community with Lee Cruz | Episode 25

Oct. 28, 2019

Community Outreach Director Lee Cruz joins Josh and co-host Shawn Murray to discuss how we develop communities, push community projects over the finish line, and how many Instagram followers we all have.

Kawit! | Episode 24

Sept. 30, 2019

Kevin and Seth from Kawit! join co-host Shaina Hotchkiss to talk about running a pop-up Filipino restaurant. We discuss the challenges of finding a location, and Josh offers both a heartfelt apology to Seth as well as a tota…

Rachel Liu Photography | Episode 23

Sept. 12, 2019

Rachel Liu joins us to talk about taking the plunge into full-time photography, how to make models comfortable, and what kinds of photography we hate.

NewHaven.IO | Episode 22

Aug. 20, 2019

Steve and Henry from NewHaven.IO join us to talk about the New Haven tech community, how to get into the tech scene, and what our most hated programming languages are.

CT Young Professionals | Episode 21

Aug. 6, 2019

CTYP Treasurer Sarah McQueen joins us to talk about making friends in a new city, CT Young Professionals Meetups, and how ratios work.

See Click Fix | Episode 20

July 15, 2019

SeeClickFix Founder and CEO Ben Berkowitz sits down with us to talk about working with governments, skateboarding, and what our cousins are up to.

Masked Maniax | Episode 19

June 19, 2019

Josh flies solo with the Masked Maniax, as we talk about the process of joining a vigilante bike gang, social justice, and who has the best thighs.

Innovation and Collaboration | Episode 18

June 3, 2019

ECIC Director Michael Harris comes in to talk about the startup scene in New Haven. We talk bioscience, programming, and everybody's favorite subject: meat alternatives!

48 Hour Film Project | Episode 17

May 17, 2019

Trish Clark joins us to talk about the 48 Hour Film Project, producing TV shows in New York, and whether or not Rosie O'Donnell is a cool lady. Also we give an update on Trinity Bar!