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Jeff May has cool friends and he wants you to meet them! Join the comedian/host as he and one or more of his cool friends talk about what makes them so cool.
Nerd! An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 12th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff join up with comedian/podcaster/author Kym Kral (Kral Space, Ugh Fine!, Confessions of a Recovering Party Girl) continue their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with Fievel Goes West, the 4-years too late, officially retconned sequel to the Don Bluth classic smash hit An American Tail. There's a lot to unpack about this complete left-turn of a movie, so let's avoid some cats, downgrade our fast food sponsorship, and cannibalize our creative vision as we dive deep into An American Tail: Fievel Goes West!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and Kym (@KymKral) on the socials and have a nerdy day!
02:05:2520/07/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 58: Jeff Haidaczuk of Rucking Fotten
It's a big ol' Jeff Party as I'm joined by super cool friend Jeff Haidaczuk of Rucking Fotten. Sure, you might not know Jeff by name, but chances are he's been involved with something nerdy that you think rules. Come on and listen to us talk about goofing around at Cons, his work with the amazing clothing brand Rucking Fotten (seriously, go check em out if you haven't already) and so much more!Then go follow Jeff and RF on the socials (@xvivahatex, @ruckingfotten) and have a Rucking Fadical day!
01:05:5311/07/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends 57: Tom Reimann
Tom Reimann is not just one of my Cool Friends; he's one of my bestest friends and also my cohost on Tom and Jeff Watch Batman. CROSSOVER! Join us as we talk about some of our favorite TAJWB bits of the past 5 years (Holy smokes, we've been doing that show for 5 years???), the trials and tribulations of internet employment, the blast he's having at his current gig at Ranker (including Weird History AND Weird History Food) and SO much more!
Then subscribe to Gamefully Unemployed's Patreon, follow Tom and GU on the socials (@startthemachine and @gamefullyun, respectively) and hey, if you want early access to uncensored episodes, come on over to patreon.com/jeffmay for that AND SO MUCH MORE!
01:15:0127/06/2023
Nerd! Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 11th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff begin their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with the long-awaited, often maligned sequel to Joe Dante's smash hit Gremlins. There's a lot to unpack about this meta-foray into self-satire, so let's avoid bright lights, keep dry, and avoid eating after midnight as we dive deep into Gremlins 2: The New Batch!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day!
02:00:5522/06/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 56: Aaron Wood
My Cool Friend Aaron Wood and I go back...jeez, a REALLY long time. When we first met, he was slinging his indie comic and trying to survive the nightmarish waters of being a freelance artist. We've shared so many memories together. This dude even came to my school for Career Day back when I was a teacher. I caught Urban Outfitters "accidentally" scamming him. He's surprised me by showing up in my audience. (Seriously, we have a weird-ass history.) He currently designs game stuff and makes incredible works of propaganda and travel art, hitting the convention circuit making cool money and even cooler friends! So enjoy the show, follow @AaronWoodDesigns on Instagram and hey, go visit him at a con, or his Etsy store (/Justonescarf) and buy some art!
01:17:3113/06/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 55: Emily Winter
My Cool Friend, the amazing Emily Winter, does so much cool stuff! She wrote a cool book (One Day Smarter), runs several amazing live comedy shows (Staff Picks, One Liner Madness), play comedian softball with me, and writes for Nickelodeon (That Girl Lay Lay). Oh hey, that means she's a member of the WGA. GUESS WHAT WE'RE GONNA TALK ABOUT!!! A lot, actually. Not just the strike. But we TOTALLY talk about the strike. Emily's been on NPR, the Today Show, and now she got that brass ring by appearing on her own episode of Jeff Has Cool Friends!Enjoy the show, and HEY, gofollow Emily on social media (@EmilyMcWinter)!
01:16:1223/05/2023
Nerd! Pokemon Trading Card Game
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The tenth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff joined by the amazing Elise Golgowski as they continue their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Pokemon Trading Card Game. There's a lot to unpack about the dominant phenomenon of the card gaming world, so let's abandon our families, hit the local gym, and catch 'em all as we dive deep into the Pokemon Trading Card Game!And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and Elise (@TheBigGolgowski) on the socials and have a nerdy day!
01:41:1218/05/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 54: Dallas McLaughlin
My Cool Friend Dallas McLaughlin does so much cool stuff! Not only is he a comedian and musician from San Diego, but he also wrote on the pilots for both Yo Gabba Gabba! AND The Aquabats! Super Show! (SO MANY EXCLAMATION POINTS) He's ALSO got a new album coming out called I Didn't Start the Fire (and Other Lies) that you should check out ASAP! Honestly, this episode is such a blast and the recording went by so quickly that I had no idea we went so long until we wrapped!
I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, go follow Dallas on the socials (Tw: @dallas_mc, IG @dallassmclaughlin) and head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for access to early episodes with bonus content, exclusive shows, and more!
01:16:2209/05/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 53: Iva-Marie Palmer
We have an official JHCF First, as author Iva-Marie Palmer is the first guest of the show to punch me in the face (citation needed)! When she's not mercilessly beating me, Iva is a YA Fiction author who's written such books as Gimme Everything You Got, The End of the World As We Know It, and Gabby Garcia's Ultimate Playbook. I am fascinated by her, her career, her incredibly funny tweets, her obsession with basketball, and her upcoming book The Jules Verne Prophecy with David Schwarz.
Editor's note: She was VERY nervous about doing the show and sounding weird, so make sure you hit her up on Twitter at @ivamarie and tell her she was great, because, you know, she was great. And please hit up patreon.com/jeffmay to enjoy the Patreon-exclusive bonus content where we do a fun little thing, as well as early access to uncensored episodes!
01:15:1425/04/2023
Nerd! Magic: The Gathering
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The ninth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff joined by the incredible Brian Foster as they continue their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Magic: The Gathering. There's a lot to unpack about the granddaddy of the card gaming world, so let's tap some lands, summon a podcast enchantment, and break out our Power Nine as we dive deep into Magic: the Gathering!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and Brian (@BoxScoreBrian) on the socials and have a nerdy day!
01:45:2320/04/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 52: Daniel Archambeault-May
My next Cool Friend is actually my longest running Cool Friend. There aren't many people on the planet that I can say I've known for 40 years, but my friend and foster brother Dann passes the litmus test. We've been through so much together, and I figured it would be really cool to start the new "season" of Jeff Has Cool Friends with my oldest Cool Friend. It doesn't hurt that he's essentially been curating, compiling, and uplaoding thousands of hours of classic wrestling footage for Ultimate Classic Wrestling, a channel available on Roku and Amazon Fire, as well as more spots down the line. So enjoy our conversation (including the numerous attempts not to fall into inside-jokes and In Living Color references) and go download the Ultimate Classic Wrestling channel on your Roku of Fire Stick!
01:24:4611/04/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 51: Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine
What do you do when the magazine you want doesn't exist? I guess you should do what my Cool Friend Ian Jacoby did and create it! Nudge is a pinball mag influenced by the punk/skater media of the 90's, complete with cool as hell visuals and incredible stories. I learned of Ian by purchasing the 1st issue of Nudge at a local retailer and immediately sought out Ian. Want to know what his favorite tables are? Dream tables? What actor from a hugely famous show was one of his first subscribers? No better way to find out than by listening to me and Ian's 2-hour long conversation! (Sorry it's so long, we just didn't want to stop talking!) So listen up, follow @nudgemagazine on the socials and head on over to nudgepinball.com!
01:57:5828/03/2023
Nerd! Star Wars Customizable Card Game
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive, all nerd. The eighth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff begin their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Star Wars CCG (Jeff's personal favorite and primary hobby from 1996-2002). There's a lot to unpack about this confusingly canceled juggernaut of the card gaming world, so let's activate force, deploy headphones, and intitiate listening as we dive deep into the Star Wars Customizable Card Game!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day!
01:59:3616/03/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 50: Nicolas Cowan
KWANTSU DUDES! My Cool Friend Nic Cowan is an artist, puppeteer, vinyl collector, and oh yeah, he was one of the main characters of the 1993 cult classic SURF NINJAS! You'll be surprised to know that we talk about all of this. Like, even writing a quick synopsis seems futile on this one, and I'm SO PUMPED ABOUT IT! So listen up and go follow @undeadguy on Instagram because his stuff is so cool!
01:42:4214/03/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 49: Laurie Kilmartin
My next Cool Friend Laurie Kilmartin is one of my favorite comedians on the planet. The author of two killer books (Shitty Mom and Dead People Suck) and Co-host of the Jackie and Laurie Show, Laurie was a writer for Conan (the tv host, not the barbarian) for like, a decade! Her latest album Corset is amazing (so go donwload it!) and she's simply the best!
So listen up, go follow @anylaurie16 on the socials, and have a great day!
01:13:5328/02/2023
Nerd! The Tick (Comic)
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The seventh episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff take a moment to do a one-shot study of Ben Edlund's original The Tick comic book. There's a lot to unpack about this indie comics darling, so let's get some sidekicks, satirize some classic comic tropes, and go sane in a crazy world as we dive right into The Tick comics! SPOON!
02:02:0516/02/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 48: Anna Valenzuela
My incredibly Cool Friend Anna Valenzuela sat down with me to talk about a lot of cool stuff! We discuss standup, her black belt in karate, 2 decades of sobriety, appearances on Roast Battle, touring, and obviously much, much more. Anna and I have been buds for quite some time and I'm so glad I got to sit down with her to learn more about my wonderful friend! So listen up and follow @AnnaVisFunny on the socials ASAP!
01:40:1614/02/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 47: Chogrin
My amazingly Cool Friend Chogrin stopped by to talk to me and man, we had some fun. Chogrin is an incredibly talented artist who has found his way collaborating with creators like Guillermo del Toro, Kevin Smith, and companies like Netflix with his new take on classic animation styles and creative gumption. Starting out as mutual fans, we have come together under one roof to discuss dream gigs, the ever-present struggle of being an independant artist, vintage animation, and much much more!
Enjoy the show and follow @Chogrin on the socials and check out CHOGRIN.COM for a closer look at his work.
01:39:3131/01/2023
Nerd! Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The sixth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff continue their season of TV Specials with Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. There's a lot to unpack about this Star Wars "classic", so let's ride some Blurrgs, build some terrifying animatronic costumes, and hang glide-battle a clay dragon as we dive right into Ewoks: The Battle for Endor!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day!
01:47:4319/01/2023
Jeff Has Cool Friend Episode 46: Zeb Wells
I've been wanting to do this episode for YEARS and I'm so stoked to have writer/producer Zeb Wells on the show. If you're a comics person, he's currently writing Amazing Spider-Man! If you're a TV person, he wrote on She Hulk and the upcoming Marvel Zombies! If you're a movie person, he was a writer for the upcoming The Marvels flick! Star Wars? He wrote on the Robot Chicken SW episodes!
Whatever you like, this is one of the most fun episodes I've ever recorded. We talk about everything. Like, everything. Which explains why it's so friggin long!
So listen up, follow Zeb on social media, watch/read his stuff, and if you want to hear more, head on over to patreon.com/jeffmay for bonus content, as well as early access to uncensored episodes and Patreon-exclusive content!
01:42:2117/01/2023
Nerd! He-Man and She-Ra A Christmas Special: The Voice-Cut Preview
While it may be a Pateron-Exclusive episode, the latest (bonus) episode of Nerd! shows hosts Dre Alvarez and Jeff May dealing with the repurcussions of having to watch He-Man and She-Ra A Christmas Special. Here are some highlights of Jeff's take on a handful of characters that showed up to ruin Christmas.
If you like this and want to hear the whole episode (you do), head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay and come check out all the cool exclusive content you can get for the low low price of like, I don't know, $5? How's $5 sound? That's a pretty good friggin deal.
09:0323/12/2022
Do You Hear What We Hear: A Holiday Special
'Tis the season for Holiday songs, and producer/cohost Alex Simanovsky has chosen to record this glorious show about our favorite sounds of the season! Listen as Alex and Jeff go through a list of their superlatives (and not-so-superlatives) in several categories as they await Santa to watch them sleep, gift them platinum mines, and make out with their moms. Enjoy, and happy holidays to you all!
01:21:1221/12/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 45: Subhah Agarwal
My Cool Friend, the incredible comedian/writer/actor/host Subhah Agarwal really does so much that it's genuinely hard to keep track of all the cool stuff she's been up to. From her brand new standup album Dog Show, writing on projects like the Jim Jeffries Show, acting in shows like Westworld (RIP), or co-hosting her podcast Family Gems, it's wild she managed to find any time to speak with me. BUT SHE DID! So sit back and enjoy the talk, go follow Subhah on the socials (TW: @Subhah, IG @Subhaha) and BUY HER ALBUM!
01:19:5020/12/2022
Nerd! A Muppet Family Christmas
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The fourth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff starting their new season of TV Specials with A Muppet Family Christmas, the Henson Crossover that seems like a holiday fever dream. There's a lot to learn and unpack about this cult classic, from the roots of its creation to its ability to thrive in spite of it never receiving an original home video release. So hang up the holly, polish up your gifting pebble, and watch out for the icy patch, because we're going deep on A Muppet Family Christmas!
And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and hey, while you're at it, have a Happy Holiday!
01:54:3615/12/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 44: Matt Merchant
I don't throw the word "hunk" around lightly, but how else am I supposed to describe my Cool Friend Matt Merchant, a brawny stuntman/comedian/musician/title character of the Hallmark-style movie "A Holiday Boyfriend"? I mean, the dude showed up to record this episode on a motorcycle. I kinda feel like I already described the show just by telling you what Matt does, so buckle up because this is a fun one with a friend that I consider one of the most frustratingly cool and talented men on the planet.
So listen up and go follow Matt on social media (Tw: @midmerch, IG: @Matt_Merchant)
01:37:4206/12/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 43: Andrew Klokow of Let's Park It
My latest (and newest?) Cool Friend Andrew Klokow has made quite a name for himself across social media as @LetsParkIt, one of the world's most prominent theme park accounts! You've most likely seen a few of his videos cross your path over the past few years. But there's so much more to him than videos of waterslides and rollercoasters. Tune in to hear more about Jeff and Andrew's similar pasts, how they connected in the first place, Andrew's connection to a random previous episode of JHCF, and a surprisingly deep and fun conversation about, you guessed it: candles.
And hey, go follow @LetsParkIt on IG and TikTok and head on over to patreon.com/jeffmay to enjoy the bonus content where we, among other things, craft the PERFECT theme park day.
01:26:5622/11/2022
Nerd! Mega Man 2
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The third episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff completing their cycle of NES classics with Mega Man 2. There's a lot to learn and unpack about this masterpiece(?), from its rocky creation to its lasting cultural impact, so get equipped with Listen Ears and get ready to have mega fun!
01:31:4717/11/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 42: Dave Igo
Dave Igo is one of my favorite Cool Friends on the planet. We met at Sideshow years ago, where he was Art Director. Since leaving, we've gotten into many adventures together, like collaborating at Tweeterhead, working several conventions together, and just geeking out at all times.
And we talk about all of it, including his incredible projects like The Monstors and his work with Satellite Soda, so buckle up and soak up a couple of nerds in their element and hey, go follow @DavidIgoStuff on social media!
01:19:3308/11/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 41: Afua Richardson
My very Cool Friend Afua Richardson is hanging out with me for my birthday episode of JHCF and I couldn't be happier!
On top of the fact that she's an accomplished artist in her own right (Marvel, Lovecraft Country), Afua is also an incredible multi-hyphenate, as she's a singer, dancer and even double-dipping at cons as a cosplayer. She's also recently found herself in the middle of a ridiculous gate-keeping controversy that united the majority of the comics community, and you bet your rump we talk about it.
So enjoy, go follow Afua on social media, check out her art and enjoy!
01:38:0825/10/2022
Nerd! [Mike Tyson's] Punch-Out!!
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive, all nerd.
On our second episode, Dre and Jeff dive deep on the NES classic Punch-Out!! There's so much to discover about this legendary game, so come hang with us for a bit and revisit a classic piece of gaming history as we launch our new show!
01:41:5720/10/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 40: Erik Barnes
Erik Barnes is one of my Coolest Friends. This dude does EVERYTHING, from comedy writing (Cracked, Bunny Ears) to standup (Tournament of Nerds), to acting (Geico!) to friggin wrestling commentary (Wrestling Pro Wrestling) and we talk about ALL of it! In this episode, we talk honestly and openly about our friendship, our accomplishments, our frustrations, and we have a lot of fun doing it. Enjoy the episode and follow @ErikWBarnes on Twitter!
01:31:2411/10/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 39: Alex Hooper
Comedian/Actor/Write/Calendar Model Alex Hooper is my very Cool Friend and I'm stoked to bring him onto the show. You might know Alex from his appearances on Comedy Central or as a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, roasting his way to fame! Alex is one of the kindest and most talented people I've ever met, overcoming every obstacle he's faced with equal parts optimism, joy, and good old-fashioned hard work. Now he faces the biggest obstacle he's ever come across, and we discuss how that's affected him. This one is a can't miss, so listen in and follow @hooperhairpuff on the socials!
01:49:3127/09/2022
Nerd! Zelda 2 The Adventure of Link
Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive, all nerd.
On this inaugural episode, Dre and Jeff dive deep on the oft maligned sequel to the NES classic The Legend of Zelda. There's so much to discover about this legendary game, so come hang with us for a bit and revisit a classic piece of gaming history as we launch our new show!
01:25:1215/09/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 38: Peter Santa Maria (Attack Peter)
My very Cool Friend Peter Santa Maria AKA Attack Peter has catapulted himself into the artistic stratosophere with his unique print making art style and good dude 'tude! Since last we spoke (on the other show) he's signed a contract with Skybound, designed Toho pieces for Mondo, and even had his Godzilla print converted into a Mondo statue! A literal dream come true for this monster-nerd. And we're gonna talk about it, along with a ton of more stuff like process and finding your voice when you feel like the world isn't asking for it.
ANd hey, go follow Peter at @AttackPeter on the socials!
57:3813/09/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 37: David Bertolino, Founder of SpookyWorld
Holy absolute moly, my Cool Friend this episode is one of the architects of my teen years! David Bertolino created "America's Horror Theme Park" in the middle of the Central MA woods back in 1991 and forever changed the landscape of horror attractions. Ask anybody from the northeast about SpookyWorld and they'll go on a tirade about how amazing and important and rad it was.
Now? Now David is my neighbor 3,000 miles away from our origins. That's so wild! We talk about so much cool background stuff, from the celebrities he worked with, to his origins in the Halloween industry, the upcoming documentary about him Spooktacular: The Movie (you might see a familiar face or two in the trailer), and SO MUCH MORE!
This one isn't to be missed!
01:08:2830/08/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 36: Alice Hamilton
My Cool Friend Alice Hamilton is a brilliant and fearless comedian whose Cex Kriminal (available on Youtube) is one of my favorite things of the year. You may have noticed that I don't often have standups on the show (for podcasts like that, please see every other podcast), but I made a special exception with Alice as her hilarious special went after many of the most powerful sexual predators in the comedy world at a time when a lot of people are afraid of losing their careers. God damn I respect the hell out of her. Alice is a FASCINATING person with an incredible history and I can't wait for you to meet her on here! Then go follow her on social media (tw: @AliceRHamilton, IG: MissAliceHamilton) and go watch Cex Kriminal!
01:03:4916/08/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 35: Ethan Lawrence
My very Cool Friend, actor Ethan Larwrence (After Life, Bad Education, A Bunch of Other British Stuff) and I haven't officially met. Crazy, right? But not only are we the coolest of friends! We've become mutual fans, as he's been listening to my shows from the beginning and I have been enjoying the hell out of his shows! We talk about a lot, as he's been a busy boy involved in a ton of incredible projects, so just dive in and then go follow Ethan (@EthanDLawrence) on the socials. Innit, bruv?
01:19:3102/08/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 34: Therese Curatolo
My Cool Friend Therese Curatolo is one of my favorite people on the planet. Not only is she one of the most talented singer-songwriters I know, she's also frustratingly likable and kind. This stands as one of my absolute favorite episodes so far and you'll totally understand why once you listen. We talk about so much stuff and we're just a couple of high-energy open books on this one. Enjoy!
And, as always, if you'd like early acces to uncensored episodes with bonus content, head to patreon.com/jeffmay and hey, go listen to Therese's music and follow her on IG (@reesetea) and subscribe to her Youtube channel.
01:22:0019/07/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 33: A.J. LoCascio
Thie episode's Cool Friend is none other than the amazing A.J. LoCascio! A.J. is one of the most incredibly talented voice actors in the game, and you'll literally never guess how he got his career started. He's voiced many iconic characters like Han Solo, Marty McFly, Owen from Jurassic World, Lotor on Voltron and many, many more. A.J. is also a mega nerd and we do some wonderful deep dives on all the things we love desperately!
Please enjoy this episode and follow A.J. on social media (@ajlocascio) and check out all of the amazing projects he's involved with! And if you liked this episode and want early access to uncensored episodes and bonus content, please head over to patreon.com/jeffmay for that and so much more!
01:20:5705/07/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 32: Tara Nicole Whitaker
My very Cool Friend Tara Nicole Whitaker is an INCREDIBLE illustrator and animator/director. She has illustrated books with such writers as Vanessa Williams, Jabari Asim, the team of Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, and more! She's worked various jobs on shows like Family Guy, Gravity Falls, and most recently DIRECTED several episodes of the Disney+ series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (which is a phenomenal show, btw). Please enjoy this really fun interview where we talk about this, plus so much more, check out taranicolewhitaker.com, and follow her on IG at @taranicolewhitaker and on Twitter at @nicoledessine.
And if you liked this episode (you did) you can head on over to Pateron.com/jeffmay and listen to uncensored episodes early along with patreon-exclusive content!
01:04:0721/06/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 31: Dan Telfer
Dan Telfer is my very Cool Friend and I'm STOKED he could take a minute to chat with me about a bunch of the cool stuff he does, such as being a professional nerd with Nerd Poker and Cortex RPG, a fantastic standup with tons of material available to listen to, our favorite nerdy spots, being the Senior Editor of Mad Magazine and just fountains of other nerdy things to whet your dorky little appetites.
So enjoy this episode, then go follow Dan on socials at @dantelfer and download his albums on BandCamp this Friday (BandCamp Friday!)
01:02:4307/06/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 30: Lanie Labens
I'm so excited that my very Cool Friend Lanie Labens is joining me for this episode! Lanie is the Celebrity Talent Coordinator for ReedPOP (New York Comic Con, C2E2, Star Wars Celebration), the CEO of IDDS management, a published author, and a self-described Doll Girl, and she found time to talk with me, which is a huge honor. Not only do we talk about all of that, but we discuss our unorthodox friendship genesis in Albuquerque, awkward celebrity interactions, her adorable new kitten, and much more! Like, SO much more. Please enjoy and then follow Lanie at @lanielabens on Instagram!
01:39:4824/05/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 29: Ben Acker
My very Cool Friend writer/author/producer Ben Acker stops by to talk about a million things, not the least of which being his amazing new spooky book Stories to Keep You Alive Despite Vampires (preorder it today!), name doppelgangers, writing comics, nearly inventing the concept of the scripted podcast with Thrilling Adventure Hour, subsequently leaving said show, and so much more. This one is so incredibly dense and fun and I'm so excited to share it with you. Listen and follow Ben at @Bnacker on the socials and if you want to hear more, head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early uncensored episodes with bonus content and more!
01:31:2310/05/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 28: Logan Trent
My Cool Friend this episode is Cracked Senior Editor Logan Trent. Of course we talk about the elephant that's been in the room for the last 4 years, but more than that, Logan and I geek out about all the nerdy stuff we know and love, we even talk about sports (which you don't even like), our first con experiences, and, of course, so much more! If you love Logan (you do) go follow him on social media (@theLoganTrent) and if you want early access to uncensored episodes with bonus content, make sure to head over to my Patreon (slash jeffmay) and sign up today!
01:15:2326/04/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friend Episode 27: Michael McMillian
My very Cool Friend Michael McMillian is an incredibly talented actor (True Blood, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and podcast host (Bigfoot Collector's Club, Slate Your Name) that you may have heard on the other show. Well he's back, baby! Buckle up because we talk about cryptids, creepy vampire fans, and so much nerdy crap that you wouldn't believe neither of us received a wedgie while recording this. If you like Michael (which, of course you do) make sure to check out his amazing pods and follow him on the socials @McMillzz
01:06:4012/04/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 26: Charlie Talbert
This episode's Cool Friend is Charlie Talbert (Watchmen, The Big Short, Love and Death). Charlie was Angus in the movie Angus. So what happens when you're plucked from a Wendy's line out of obscurity and poverty to star in a big time Hollywood movie? Well, Charlie can answer that. This is legitimately one of my favorite episodes of all-time because, after about 8 years of friendship, I finally tell Charlie how important he was to me as a kid. We also talk about the myriad of upcoming and impressive projects Charlie has coming down the line, Charlie's removal of himself from acting, and his complete and total lack of ego in regards to his career. This one is truly not to be missed, and I if you enjoyed this, please feel free to check us out on Patreon.com/jeffmay for uncensored episodes with bonus content, exclusive podcasts, benefits and more!
01:07:1329/03/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 25: Scott Koblish
Cool Friend and World-Record holding Comic Book Artist Scott Koblish (Deadpool, How To Draw: DC) is back to talk about comics and also literally everything else! This is the first episode of JHCF ever to be recorded in person, and we get into it in what can only be described as the most dense episode I've done to date. I watched Scott get married om Zoom, which is nice. Scott's new creator-owned book with Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn "The Secret History of the War on Weed" comes out on 4/20 so don't forget to preorder it from your LCS today! Then follow Scott on social media. Then send me jewels and money.
01:40:4315/03/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 24: Dave Perillo
Super stoked to be joined by my Cool Friend Dave Perillo! If you follow me on social media, you're already familiar with Dave's work, as he illustrated my Twitter and IG profile pictures! Dave is one of the most preeminent print artists working today. You may have seen his work with Disney, the Philadelphia Eagles, and countless galleries across the world. He's been one of my favorite people for over 15 years, and we dive deep into Dave's work for the Festival of the Arts, certain legalities about making licensed art, Dave's metal lunchbox collection, the serendipitously accidental gifting of a Dave piece to me from a good friend, and so much more.
01:12:1401/03/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 23: Jennifer Muro
One of my all-time favorite people on the planet, this episode's Cool Friend is the amazing writer and power-nerd Jen Muro! Spoiler alert, she's one of the reasons this show even exists in the first place! When last we spoke (on a pod), Vox Machina was in development, and now it's here, and she wrote a whole bunch of it! She's co-created an incredibly popular young hero for DC Comics (Primer)! She's crossed Star Trek off of her nerdy writing hit-list as a writer for ST Prodigy! She is, without any hyperbole, one of the most successful and talented writers in animation today! But is that where she's staying? Listen closely to find out!
01:02:0915/02/2022
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 22: Timothy Doyle
Oh snap, it's Jeff's Cool Friend Timothy Doyle! Tim is one of the country's preeminent print artists and print makers, Tim has gone on one hell of a ride in his career. As a founding member of Mondo, his pedigree is unmatched. To show you how much I love this dude, just know that I recorded this episode next to several framed pieces of his art. Honestly, this could've easily been a 3 hour podcast, as we dive deep into a myriad of topics that cover such a wide spectrum that trying to summarize this pod would be a disservice. Spoiler alert: We do talk about toys, comics, puzzles, and being entrusted with Bernie Wrightson's artistic estate, though.
01:12:1701/02/2022