The Podcasternack

The Brothers Pasternack

Join brothers Jesse and Sam Pasternack as they interview people they admire about the pieces of culture their guests relate to most passionately.

10 Episodes

10. Leah Johnson
12/30/2020
59:53
Author Leah Johnson ("You Should See Me In A Crown") joins Sam and Jesse for a chat about The Mighty Ducks (20:13), A Teacher (33:49), and The Good Place (42:42). Then, Leah plays "Has Jesse Seen This?" (49:09) and Jesse tells a bedtime story (58:36).
9. Alex Brightman
10/7/2020
56:55
In an episode recorded in May, Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice on Broadway, Documentary Now) joins Sam and Jesse for a chat about Goodburger, Alex's audition for All That, and The Giving Tree. Then, Alex plays "Has Jesse Seen This?" and Jesse tells a bedtime story. For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
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8. Mark Cousins
5/27/2020
45:37
Filmmaker Mark Cousins (Women Make Film, The Story Of Film) joins Sam and Jesse for a physically distanced chat about Bill Clinton's speech at the funeral of Martin McGuinness (8:15), the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona (15:22), and Norman McLaren's short film Neighbours (22:05). Then, Mark shares where film lovers could start with their journeys into the works of certain directors (29:39), and plays "Has Jesse Seen This?" (39:35) Then Jesse tells a bedtime story (44:29). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
7. Joe Iconis
5/13/2020
1:01:49
Tony Award nominated writer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) joins Sam and Jesse for a physically distanced chat about Gus Van Sant's Psycho (16:27), his hatred of eggs (30:14), and his love for Robert Altman's Nashville (40:24). Then Joe plays Has Jesse Seen This? (54:55) and Jesse tells a bedtime story (60:22). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
6. Norman Lear
4/29/2020
25:44
Sam and Jesse have a physically distanced chat with legendary television producer Norman Lear (All In The Family, The Jeffersons, One Day At A Time) about Dean Martin (6:27), Frank Sinatra (7:53), Neil Simon (14:34), Phil Rosenthal (16:23), and the magic of Edith Bunker (22:45). Then Jesse tells a bedtime story (24:05). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
5. Matt Kirshen
4/1/2020
50:18
In an episode recorded in February, Sam and Jesse chatted with stand-up comedian and writer Matt Kirshen (The Jim Jefferies Show, Arrested Development) about newspaper advice columns (10:11), the Beach Boys (25:21), and My Cousin Vinny (37:45). Then Matt plays "Has Jesse Seen This?" (45:01), and Jesse tells a bedtime story (49:00). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
4. Brian McElhaney
3/18/2020
59:10
Sam and Jesse chat with Brian McElhaney (SNL, BriTANicK) about his one man show Brian McElhaney Might Explode (1:44), the work of Weird Al Yankovic (12:42), and Indiana Jones (21:43). Then Brian tells the brothers about Derek DelGaudio's show In & Of Itself (37:36), and Jesse tells a bedtime story (57:44). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
3. Alex Song
3/4/2020
44:17
Sam and Jesse talk to writer and comedian Alex Song (It's Personal with Amy Hoggart, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon) about The Fosters (7:27), The Favourite (16:54), and Joni Mitchell's album Blue (22:52). Then Alex plays Has Jesse Seen This (30:25), and Jesse tells a bedtime story (43:00). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
2. George Salazar
2/19/2020
59:13
The Brothers Pasternack chat with actor and performer George Salazar (Be More Chill) about Mukbang (1:48), the 2019 film Cats (7:00), reality television (18:20), and the work of Joe Iconis (27:36). Then Jesse tells a bedtime story (57:40). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].
1. Josh Gondelman
1/29/2020
59:17
The Brothers Pasternack talk to writer and comedian Josh Gondelman (Desus and Mero, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) about Weezer (12:19), The Social Network (23:46), and the Koch Brothers (38:14). Then Josh gives some pep talks (46:11), and Jesse tells a bedtime story (58:22). For more, follow us on Instagram (@thepodcasternack) and Twitter (@_podcasternack), or e-mail us at [email protected].

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The Podcasternack

The Brothers Pasternack

10 Episodes

10. Leah Johnson

9. Alex Brightman

8. Mark Cousins

7. Joe Iconis

6. Norman Lear

5. Matt Kirshen

4. Brian McElhaney

3. Alex Song

2. George Salazar

1. Josh Gondelman