JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel Fragomeni

Joel Radio #35: Vanilla Gorilla

After last week's doom and gloom, it's back to fun time on Joel Radio! What could be more fun than Tiger Woods' dirty text messages? His porn star ex-lover posted a bunch of them on the web, and Joel has the full list and analysis. Find out how long Tiger's "sessions" last, and what he really likes in bed. Bring a friend to listen, Tiger would! And Jesse James cheats on Sandra Bullock, which proves that a body full of shitty tattoos is better than an Oscar. Also, Joel's (actually Upchuck's) interview with hilarious web video artiste extraordinaire, Scott Gairdner. Scott's not a Juggalo, but might be now. Plus, Joel's brush with "tween" TV fame - look out Zack and Cody!

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Joel Radio #34: Drugs, Alcohol, Death, Kitties

To the surprise of almost no one, another child star is dead at a young age. This time it's Corey Haim, who was one of 103 child stars named Corey in the 1980s. Joel examines the phenomenon of why child stars go bad, and how drug-related deaths of celebrities are treated by the media. Follow the long history of excuses and cover-ups to discover the only few "true" drug ODs in history. Its actually sad to hear the same excuses over and over, and not understand why these deaths are actually happening. Later, Joel reviews the 2009 Oscar ceremony. It was boring and, in hindsight, predictable. Joel thinks The Hurt Locker is overrated, and he's got his stats to prove it! Find out the history of War movies at the Oscars, and hear why the "Hurt Locker Ass Kiss Spectacular" will likely go down as a black mark in showbiz history. Plus, the Oscar prognosticators' results are in, and can Joel's cat sleep through an entire show?

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Joel Radio #33: Jaw Dropping

It's a huge week at JoelRadio, so let's bring back a (ahem) huge guest in Corey Hall. There's so much to talk about as the Winter Olympics wrap-up, Alice in Wonderland debuts, Jay Leno returns to late-night, and the Oscar race concludes. But the biggest news of the week was the appearance of legendary movie critic Roger Ebert on the Oprah Winfrey show this week. Surviving cancer has left Roger unable to eat, drink or speak, with no lower jaw, lower mouth or tongue. It's a sight more graphic than anything in The Crazies (reviewed this week!), yet sad and inspirational at the same time. In fact, some brainiacs figured out they build Roger a "voice" from his previous DVD commentaries and TV appearances. Thankfully, Corey and Joel's years of podcasting should have them covered in such a tragic event, so whatever genius listening to this (Nils!), get working on it! Also, The Marriage Ref debuts, does Seinfeld strike out? Plus, Shutter Island sucks, the history of Mountain Dew, and the funniest thing ever - the secret life of gay Siskel and Ebert (not true, but really funny).

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Ebert as he appeared on Oprah - some things you can't un-see...

Joel Radio #32: Right On Her Ass

It's Olympic Season again, you got the fever yet? Yeah, well go get that looked at - it won't clear up on its own. Seriously though, Joel has watched some of the coverage, and found nothing more entertaining than this. Except this - a ski run so completely inept, that Joel is moved enough to fly to Vancouver just to show a trained Olympian how to stay upright for more than six seconds. It's really incredibly sad, yet entertaining, to see such an epic failure on such a big stage. Thank you Marion Rolland, thank you France. Thank you, thank you. Also, Kevin Smith is too fat to fly, but not honest enough tell you the whole story - thankfully Joel is here for that. Plus, Amazing Race and Survivor return, and Steve Sabo picks UFC 110, and there's some tough fights to call. One fight will decide the overall lead!

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Joel Radio #31: The Guest From Hell

Secretly, Joel recently became a reluctant rap music producer, taking a shot at recording MC Sampler's new single, "Change That's Loose". Of course, MC Sampler (aka Harry) has since moved on from his services as producer, but you can hear the results of the collaboration on this show. Turns out Joel was no Disco D, but is the end result a hit or a miss on the comedy/rap chart? Listen and decide. Also, more great YouTube stuff, like The Shming, 60s cartoon themes and the "S From Hell"! Plus, MyDeathSpace, Oscar and UFC predictions and much more.

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This cover should make the single fly off the (virtual) shelves

Joel Radio #30: The Corey and Jay Radio Show

Jay Leno finally decided to do his first "sit down" interview about the late night debacle. And even though Oprah Winfrey was chosen as the host for said interview, Corey Hall found the event worthy enough to sit in on the playback. Listen as Jay weasels his way around various question concerning Conan's ratings, Jimmy Kimmel's insults, and how he loves the make-up guys. If you thought Jay was a douche before, just listen to this! Also, Joel and Corey have the full re-cap of Conan's last week, and why Jay's show may never be the same. Plus, Joel's memories of attending Conan's show, The iPad debuts to a collective shrug, and the biggest bombs in TV history dissected. It's a fun, fast, 90-minute must-listen show. Enjoy!

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Corey pays his tribute to the genius of Jay Leno

Joel Radio #29: Purple and Gold

A day late, but remember it's free! Joel previews the NFL Championship games and listens to the Prince-penned, Vikings "fight" song, Purple and Gold. Just when you though it impossible to make a crappier song, Joel improvs his own lyrics, making an an atrocity into a full-blown Haiti-esque disaster. Listen at your own peril! Plus, the latest with Conan O'Brien and Jay Leno, Jerry Mathers looks weird, Golden Globes thoughts, and the wildest movie screenings of all time - coming to a theater near you.

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Joel Radio #28: Don't Lick The Beaters

On this show, Joel welcomes in 2010 by telling you all about his recent illness, the embarrassing way in which he got it, and how you can avoid it. The upside of extreme weight loss was no match for the feverish shaking, frequent trips to the bathroom and disgusting remedies that the recovery called for. It's a cautionary tale of a fat man's indulgences that nearly killed him, and was one of the worst 10-day periods in Joel's life. But it still might be better than how NBC has treated Conan O'Brien of late. Seems Coco is getting the shaft by NBC, and despite his visual support of the funnyman, Joel believes NBC might be doing the right thing by re-hiring Jay Leno for 11:30. The full breakdown, including why David Letterman's penis might be to blame for Conan's sacking! Really! You must listen! Plus, Simon Cowell leaves American Idol, and the press misses the huge potential ramification for crappy music everywhere.

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The best advice you'll get all day. Trust me.

No show, but..............

Sadly, Joel is sick, so there won't be a new show this week. The good news is that what Joel got and how he got it is pretty funny and will make for a good story, so tune in next week for that.

Thanks and happy 2010.

Joel Radio #27: Making His List

In the spirit of the season, Joel Radio proudly welcomes back it's resident Grinch in the form of movie critic and comedian Corey Hall. Corey was inspired by Joel's list of "Biggest Assholes of 2009" from a few weeks back, and has come to announce his own list. It's quite a list, too, as Corey's got plenty of venom for crooked politicians, sleazy bankers, and humorless comics. And Corey's GF can be happy, as there's more than one philanderer on the list - family values are alive in 2009! Also, Joel and Corey's list of best and worst films of 2009, including discussions of Avatar, Up In The Air, the glut of animated fare, and much more. Plus, find out why Joel's list of a-holes almost got amended to include last year's YouTube phenomenon, and it's not Susan Boyle (or her mustache).

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Laugh-A-Palooza starring Joel this weekend!

It's a big weekend for comedy, as Joel hosts Laugh-A-Palooza at the Palace of Auburn Hills in suburban Detroit, Saturday December 19th at 7:30 PM. The show also features comedians Dan Grueter, Bill Squire, Dwayne Gill and Ben Konstantin. You can click here to download a discount coupon that will get you in for cheap, buy tickets directly here, and more info is available at the the Palacenet site right here.

Joel takes the stage at 7:30 PM sharp, so don't be late!

Joel Radio #26: Jugglers Suck

In advance of Laugh-A-Palooza at the Palace this weekend, Joel welcomes comedian Ben Konstantin to the show. With 10+ years in the comedy biz, Ben brings a wealth of funny stories from the road. Whether appearing at an all-teen comedy show in L.A., or opening for the Pink Floyd Laser Lightshow, Ben's always funny - whether the audience gets it or not. The guys discuss their hopes and fears about the big show, their unlikely comedy influences, and tell you what NOT to do as a comedian. There's tales of arrogant headliners, insecure club owners and horrible intros. Plus, Joel's comedy rocks Amish country, Kimbo Slice's beard sets a fashion trend, and Lewis Black is a genius. It's 77 minutes of inside comedy fun. Listen and enjoy.

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Joel Radio #25: The Year's Biggest

It's always fun to hear peoples' end of the year lists. So, not unlike Barbara Walters' "Most Fascinating People", JoelRadio.net proudly presents 2009's "Biggest Assholes of the Year". It's not an easy decision, considering the amount of assholery that's happened this year, but Joel picks out the best of the liars, fakes, wannabes, and pretentious jerks to compile a truly epic list. From sports stars to scientists and everybody in-between, Joel takes on all comers. Disagree? Then make your own list and let the debate begin! Plus, Jersey Shore's "guidos" upset Italian-Americans, UFC 107 broken down, and another push for Laugh-A-Palooza at the Palace.

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Joel Radio #24: Calling The K-Dog

Tiger Woods should have listened to this show. If he did, he might not have been caught with the various bimbos who have found their way to the press. He also might not have crashed his car into three different things, or end up paying his wife millions of dollars in a divorce. In this week's guide to cheating successfully, Joel is aided by comedian Harry Artin, whose current break-up involves Facebook pages, cell phone aliases, and the mysterious K-Dog. Hear Tiger's desperate voice mail for his booty call, and find out Joel's fool-proof plan of how not to get caught (not that he'd ever do such a thing). Also, White House gate-crashers make Joel sick, Harry meets Ron Jeremy but brings a puppet, and all the details on Joel's big comedy show. Plus, it's YouTube-mania with a flu-shot victim, a horrible air guitarist, a snake eating a chick, and Tha Jacker!

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Joel Radio #23: No Thanks

This week, Joel gives thanks for the big announcement that Oprah Winfrey is ending her talk show in 2011. While the popular spin is that she's making the move to cable, Joel believes there's more to the story than the "Queen of Daytime" is letting on. Go inside the numbers to uncover huge ratings drops, outrageous syndication fees and a backfiring political agenda - are any of these the real reason she's leaving? Either way, she still weighs more than Joel! Also, the V remake is really good, the best sitcom on TV, and Black Friday is finally explained. Plus, the guys' UFC picks undergo statistical analysis. Who's the genius now?

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