Almost Friday Podcast

Today we dive into Will and Liam’s movie selection process, whether or not Bigfoot is real, and the tragic death of the Sports Science guy. We are joined by special guest Joel Haver, who shares how he made 12 movies in 12 months and his creative approach to animation. JOEL HAVER: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIFCOJwv3emlVmBbPCZrvw JOEL'S 12 MOVIES IN 12 MONTHS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtIcOP0WvJAWhB49D9ok4lpUnHp1_P0p&si=uuZIwgBsPTBzE8_k OUR MERCH: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Find Death Wish Coffee Near You: https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/pages/friday?utm_source=almost_friday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rtd Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FRIDAY! #trueclassicpod Head to https://guyfox.com/friday and use code BEERS for free shipping & $10 off your purchase right now! (00:28) RIP John Brenkus (06:30) Raising Arizona (09:30) Movie Selection Process (15:37) Bigfoot (26:39) Joel Haver Joins The Pod (28:00) 12 Movies in 12 Months (34:16) Film School (44:00) AI is Taking Over (51:30) Transformers Sketch Idea (1:13:40) Cracker of the Week (1:33:18) Google Veo (1:43:18) Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we talk chainlink fence grip strength, Muscle Beach jack-off rituals, and revisit the Mission Impossible franchise (spoiler: it’s always nukes), Will is constipated, Liam is getting blackout sleeves, and Emily isn’t paying attention to any of this. LIAM'S GOFUNDME: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HEAD TO https://HIMS.COM/FRIDAY FOR PERSONALIZED HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS! DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! Visit https://dollarshaveclub.com/almostfriday and use promo code FRIDAY for 20% off $20 or more. (0:00) - Intro (0:40) - Muscle Beach Routine (3:38) - Will is Constipated (6:13) - Airsoft Squirrel Trauma (13:24) - Ving Rhames’ Hats (18:06) - Nuking the Pope? (28:43) - Claymation Suicide Pact (30:11) - Cracker of the Week (35:49) - Liam’s Mission Impossible Sketch Idea (42:11) - Vapors of New York (45:52) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by the hilarious Deric Poston to talk Zootopia, Lord Of the Rings tattoos, and how Deric’s unborn baby changed genders after watching Brave. Liam has an owl-related heartbreak, Will has a new-found interest in light art, and Emily had some Jewish telepathy at Magic Castle. FOLLOW DERIC POSTON: https://www.instagram.com/dericposton/?hl=en DERIC'S POD: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TheSolidShow2024⁩  LIMITED SHIND TEES LEFT: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: LIGHTSTRIKE - THE FIRST HARD BEVERAGE BUILD FOR THE LONG GAME. VISIT https://www.drinklightstrike.com TODAY OR FIND LIGHTSTRIKE ON INSTACART! Find Death Wish Coffee Near You: https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/pages/friday?utm_source=almost_friday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rtd Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY. (6:17) - Magic Castle (21:06) - Light Art (26:53) - Deric's Zootopia Bit (30:28) - Why Will Doesn't Do Standup (32:40) - Will's Character (38:42) - Washing Jeans (42:57) - Will Mentions His Silent Retreat Yet Again (48:48) - Deric Is Going To Be A Dad! (52:08) - Lord of the Rings (58:29) - Deric Was a D1 Athlete?! (1:12:20) - Cracker of the Week (1:18:26) - Jerry Springer Show (1:31:13) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang dives into a chaotic mix of topics, from Batman vs. Jesus debates to Met Gala takes and treating men like tuna. Gerry joins the pod to talk mosh pits, acid attacks, and screamo wives. GRAB A SHIND TEE: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Visit https://dollarshaveclub.com/almostfriday and use promo code FRIDAY for 20% off $20 or more. DOWNLOAD BETTERHELP AND GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF ONLINE THERAPY WITH CODE “AFPOD"!!! https://www.betterhelp.com/afpod NO MORE HANGOVERS! Head to https://trylastcall.com/FRIDAY for 25% off your first Last Call order. DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER! (2:48) - Batman vs Jesus (4:02) - Will's Gandalf Pipe (8:10) - Treating Men Like Tuna (10:51) - Met Gala (18:10) - 5th Element (22:58) - Screamo Wives at Spy (24:44) - Acid Attacks (32:17) - Gerry Joins The Pod (33:46) - Mosh Pits (51:46) - Cracker of the Week (55:41) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're joined by incredible comedian and Emily's ex-coworker Grace O'Malley! Grace and Liam bond over their shared Boston roots, Catholic school trauma, and college stories. We cover everything from Ren Faire etiquette, movie hot takes, to roast party disasters. Follow Grace: https://www.instagram.com/gracekomalley/?hl=enGrace's Upcoming Shows: https://laylo.com/laylo-gomalley/m/ggetthemtix?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY3MyekXZH4FzPkOKMx34oxvyrrVzKVcsNLB1s_GaT7HUuU9oOxVOz-ZJc_aem_qHLEVSvj9Ie9Iak7DhLq6ADisgraceful w/ Grace O'Malley: https://tr.ee/HfXzTMR_vx SHIND T SHIRT & OTHER MERCH: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-pod FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Find Death Wish Coffee Near You: https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/pages/friday?utm_source=almost_friday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rtd CANCEL YOUR UNWANTED SUBSCRIPTIONS BY GOING TO https://rocketmoney.com/ALMOSTFRIDAY Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY. HEAD TO https://HIMS.COM/FRIDAY FOR PERSONALIZED HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS! Timestamps: (01:04) - Renaissance Fair Adventures (04:48) - Movie Marathon Recap (11:27) - Screamo Concert (12:04) - Hernias (13:01) - Willie D’s BBQ (15:57) - The 536 AD “No Sun” Era (19:04) - Grace O’Malley Joins the Pod (22:51) - Mission Improv & UMass Comedy Origins (27:48) - TikTok Beginnings (29:56) - Roast Parties & Bombing Sets (37:44) - La Jolla & Will’s Scuba Announcement (41:01) - Dads with Weird Hobbies (46:02) - Holes (53:34) - Silent Retreat & Catholic Roots (1:04:25) - Cracker of the Week (1:25:10) - Favorite Concerts (1:29:00) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trio is BACK and so is draft season. Bill Belichick's girlfriend is out of control and so is the guy who pretended to draft Shedeur Sanders. Liam gets exposed for leaving something spooky in the apartment and Will learns about Sharia Law. GRAB OUR NEW SHIND TEE: https://almostfriday.shop/collections/af-pod/products/almost-friday-pod-tee FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypod SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Download the Hall of Fame Bets app today - https://hofbets.com/ Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code FRIDAY. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code FRIDAY, and you’re all set.Find Death Wish Coffee Near You: https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/pages/friday?utm_source=almost_friday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rtdCANCEL YOUR UNWANTED SUBSCRIPTIONS BY GOING TO https://rocketmoney.com/ALMOSTFRIDAYVisit https://dollarshaveclub.com/almostfriday and use promo code FRIDAY for 20% off $20 or more. (4:23) - Notes in Waymos (11:10) - Sharia Law (17:01) - NFL Draft (24:39) - Shedeur Sanders Prank Call (32:20) - "Radio" (38:04) - NFL Draft Hot Takes (42:27) - Crazy Jerry Jones Story (46:13) - "Cracker of the Week" (51:58) - Topics (1:06:14) - Dolores Claiborne (1:07:50) - Binder Hates Movies (1:18:10) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will is BACK from his silent retreat and we dive into everything he learned. Our pal and fellow comedian Alec Flynn joins us as we discuss Astral Projections, Crazy Documentaries, and Ye’s strange new song “COUSINS”. Follow Alec: https://www.instagram.com/bigalflynn/?hl=enSUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypodSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Download the Hall of Fame Bets app today - https://hofbets.com/ Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code FRIDAY. Just download the HOF app on iOS or Android, enter code FRIDAY, and you’re all set.DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER!Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/[FRIDAY]! #trueclassicpod (0:50) - Alec Flynn (1:09) - Will's Silent Retreat Experience (11:37) - Alec's Roomates (18:49) - Anarchy Club (28:26) - Astral Projections (39:57) - Dark Side of the Ring (47:14) - Hulk Hogan (50:46) - Ernest Scared Stupid (54:49) - Sex Parties (56:24) - Ye's New Song (1:01:34) - Influencer Crashouts (1:09:50) - Cracker of the Week (1:21:28) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will is on his silent retreat, so today we are joined by Eilise Patton and Chester Collins. As if we weren’t lucky enough, we are also joined by Billy Langdon and Chris Powers to break down their Coachella experiences.Follow Eilise: https://www.instagram.com/itseilisepatton/Follow Chester: https://www.instagram.com/chetcollins_/Follow Billy: https://www.instagram.com/stilllwell/Follow Chris (Empty Netters): https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypodSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:DOWNLOAD BETTERHELP AND GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF ONLINE THERAPY WITH CODE “BEERS”DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER!Visit https://dollarshaveclub.com/almostfriday and use promo code FRIDAY for 20% off $20 or more.NO MORE HANGOVERS! Head to https://trylastcall.com/FRIDAY for 25% off your first Last Call order.(00:03:15) - Instagram Breakdowns (00:06:08) - Episcopalian vs Protestant (00:07:43) - Coachella (00:11:40) - Coachella Outfits (00:15:06) - Billy Talks Chella (00:21:49) - Coachella Arrests (00:22:54) - Criminal on the Loose (00:26:16) - Kind Words About Angus (00:29:26) - Will's Silent Retreat (00:33:04) - Billy's Coachella Abs (00:35:54) - Recognized During Silent Retreat (00:37:36) - Iconic Bug Gift (00:42:13) - Preparing for Will's Return (00:43:45) - Cheating in School (00:50:29) - Babies at Coachella (00:53:02) - Chris Powers Does Not Get Hungover (00:59:18) - How Old Is Too Old For Coachella? (01:04:56) - Characters (01:19:14) - Eilise at Groundlings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are diving into the messages that have been leaked between basketball player Anthony Edwards and his ex-girlfriend. Will is going on a 10-day silent retreat, Liam loves his new vacuum, and Emily admits something extremely embarrassing on today's Therapy Couch.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypodSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:NO MORE HANGOVERS! Head to https://trylastcall.com/FRIDAY for 25% off your first order.Head to https://www.squarespace.com/FRIDAY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FRIDAY.DOWNLOAD BETTERHELP AND GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH OF ONLINE THERAPY WITH CODE “BEERS”HEAD TO https://HIMS.COM/FRIDAY FOR PERSONALIZED HAIR LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS!(00:00:13) - Prank on Falbo (00:01:29) - Anthony Edwards Controversy (00:17:03) - RIP Val Kilmer (00:21:55) - A DM From A Friend of the Program (00:26:19) - Graphic Novels (00:32:51) - Will's Retreat (00:40:23) - Liam and Will's New Vacuum (00:41:40) - The Dyson Ball (00:46:43) - The Point of Life (00:58:59) - Cracker of the Week (01:03:22) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuesday was April Fools day so, welp, you'll see. Liam and Will have returned from tour and Emily has returned from Boston, the city of Karen Read.SUPPORT BLANDINO'S PIZZA: https://fridaybeers.shop/collections/af-podFOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: https://www.flowcode.com/page/almostfridaypodSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Find Death Wish Coffee Near You: https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/pages/friday?utm_source=almost_friday&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=rtdTry Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code FRIDAY at https://huel.com/FRIDAY Fuel your best performance with Huel today!DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP AND USE BONUS CODE “AFPOD” AND YOU WILL GET UP TO A $1500 FIRST BET OFFER ON YOUR FIRST WAGER!PICK UP SOUTHERN COMFORT WHISKEY FOR YOUR NEXT PREGAME OR WATCH PARTY https://www.southerncomfort.com/(0:05) - Emily Has Been DMing WHO?!?!(5:16) - AFTV Tour(15:41) - The Crapitol Building(17:50) - Roses and Thorns From Tour(29:08) - A Man On Fire(31:07) - Karen Read Docu Series(36:39) - DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE(39:41) - Liam Got Pulled Over(45:35) - Cracker of the Week(59:33) - Characters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices