JoelRadio.net - a podcast by comedian Joel Fragomeni

Joel Radio #4: He Had a Stroke

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:41:45 -0500

Like everywhere else, the death of Michael Jackson is a big story at JoelRadio. Especially here, since MJ was a big score in the Death Pool! So checking in this week, is the man who had the foresight to draft the once-black pop star, Corey Hall. Taking time out from his semi-retirement, Corey understandably boasts about his accomplishments - he also had Farrah Fawcett! - and how this really is his year to win. The former partners also mourn the untimely death of commercial king Billy Mays, and one of show business's biggest puchlines meets his end as well. Plus, remembering the King of Pop's molestation legacy, how the press got the coverage of his death wrong, and the history of Michael Jackson humor, fresh and updated for 2009.

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Joel Radio #3: Shrek Heads

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:19:03 -0500

You'd like to think that whatever hobby you spent your time and money on, that it might eventually pay some dividends down the road. We're not talking about podcasting here, instead we're talking about Joel's 1990s crack-like addiction to Laserdiscs. But does a large collection of classic films and cartoons on the now-defunct format equal a big eBay payday in 2009? Comedian and eBay expert, Steve Bills stops by to evaluate Joel's collection, and let him know if there's a trip to the bank, or a trip to the dumpster in his future. Also, Playboy hits an all-time low, Perez Hilton is an asshole, and Ed McMahon is laughing all the way to his grave.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #222: Hello Goodbye

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:25:43 -0500

Finally! After five weeks, Corey Hall returns to the show. And it's pretty much old times - he still hates Leno, still experiments with wacky soft drinks, and still fights with Joel. Corey explains his absence, the future of the Corey and Joel Radio show and why Land of the Lost was really THAT bad. Plus, Joel gets a PS3 and loves it, how to pick up girls in 2009, and World of Warcraft flavored Mountain Dew might taste good in Azeroth, but not here.

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Joel Radio #2: Hands Free

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:04:29 -0500

Another solo shot from Joel, but a good one. Joel believes he's cracked the sad case of the death of David Carradine and he's here to tell all. Was it suicide, murder or something else? Joel's got insight no one else has published publicly, and it just might change your mind about what happened - or it might just change your mind about Joel. Also, it's a battle of the comedies at the box office and Joel checks in with his opinion on The Hangover, Land of the Lost and why re-hashing old franchises isn't all it's cracked up to be. Plus, comedian and "MMA Expert", Steve Sabo, gives his picks for UFC 99. All that, and Joel sets out his new fitness goal - and it's something he's already accomplished!

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Joel Radio #1: Why Not?

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:30:30 -0500

After having two week's on no Corey and Joel Radio Show, Joel has taken it upon himself to do a solo show this week, so enjoy! It was a big week in late-night TV as Jay Leno leaves, Conan debuts and Jimmy Fallon - well, we'd tell you what Jimmy Fallon did if we actually watched. Find out who got the bigger ratings, why Andy Richter can't sit on the couch and why Leno's choice of final guest was almost two decades in the making. Also, the big E3 video game conference took place this past week. Hear Joel's picks of the best and the worst from the show; where the Beatles appeared, Sony kicked Nintendo in the nuts, and why Joel now thinks he's buying a PS3. Plus, Bruno & Eminem's stunt was staged and still not funny.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #221: Another Reboot

Thu, 14 May 2009 20:41:58 -0500

So Joel followed the rest of America to the movie theater to see Star Trek. While he disagrees somewhat with old-time Trekker Corey, his biggest question is what the heck is Tyler Perry doing in Starfleet? The guys discuss the merits of the film, the questionable casting of some of its stars and where it ranks amongst recent franchise re-boot films. Also, black people are still eating at the movie theater, karma hits the Amazing Race, free food causes chaos, and the absolute heights (and depths) of Joel's Beatles dorkery is revealed in full.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #220: Ass Crack Pepsi

Thu, 07 May 2009 21:05:01 -0500

Knowing their affinity for all junk food, it should be no surprise that the guys ran right out and picked up the new Pepsi Throwback. Corey was especially excited, but Joel was skeptical that the "real" sugar would make any difference at all. Listen for the double-blind taste test and how one host knows his sugary all too well. Also, Joel goes on the road and discovers a new species of hillbilly racist he never knew existed. If you thought the Chill show was hostile, small-town Ohio steps up to the plate and raises bigotry to a whole new level. Plus, Corey boldly reviews the new Star Trek movie, Joel spends quality time with Springsteen's guitar, and politics, sadly, keep a family apart.

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Can you see the hidden picture after Joel's addition?

Corey and Joel Radio Show #219: She Made Me a Radio

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:24:45 -0500

Corey and Joel are great guys. See, it's not even Black History Month, and Chill is back in the studio. Actually, they love Chill anytime, and America's favorite actor/comic/museum tour guide is in rare form on this show. He might might be upset about the guys replaying his hilarious flop at the Corey and Joel Roast, or maybe Joel's questioning of the exhibits at the African-American History Museum, but before it's over there's insults, accusations and hurt feelings all around. Before all of that, Chill tells us who's hot in hip-hop, why Michael Jackson is still the king, and why eating chicken is somehow racist - and Corey and Joel love chicken. Also, Chill finally gets Joel's joke, Corey on the biggest flicks of the summer, the mayor gets robbed and why white people love tribute bands.

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Chill and Joel are about to fight over JJ's hat

Corey and Joel Radio Show #218: Five Good Songs

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:14:19 -0500

This week, it's a show of musical memories. Spurned on by announcer Rob Rose's recent wedding and the disappointing DJ, the guys reminisce about some of the worst concerts they've ever seen, some cheesy acts that get popular for some reason, and exactly how many good songs The Cure actually have. Joel reveals the shame of his first real concert, and why he's still mad he had to miss half of it. Also, the guys handicap this year's Lollapalooza line-up - one that makes them long for the line-ups of yesteryear. Plus, Alaska looks like fun, a ShamWow test, jokes that don't work anymore, and Andre the Giant takes dump - and Corey has never laughed harder.

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Corey and Joel Live Comedy Shows this weekend

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:03:00 -0500

Corey and Joel are co-headlining this weekend at the All Star Comedy Club in Allen Park, MI. Here's the details:

-Friday April 17th & Saturday April 18th at 9PM each night
- All Star Comedy Club is located at the Thunderbowl Lanes 2400 Allen Road, Allen Park, MI.
- Call 313.583.3137 for reservations or email us at the regular address above for more details

Hope to see you there!

Corey and Joel Radio Show #217: Live From The Mudhouse

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:47:12 -0500

It's catch-up time on the show and this week as the guys, through the power of telephony, re-connect with some past guest. First up is comedian Russ Brown who's mid-way through a 1-year civilian contract job in Iraq. Russ tells his wacky stories from the base, his history of preforming for foreigners and how he's only had to dodge two rockets. Also, Jodi and Jamie check in live from LA, where they made their Comedy Store debut. Predictably, some male comics want to "take them on the road". Bring some earplugs, guys. Plus, Joel's unexpected family reunion in the U.P., Hulk Hogan is crazy (or stupid or both), the Amazing Race gets good again, and big weekend of comedy coming up for Corey and Joel.

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"Observe and Report" Movie Review

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:22:59 -0500

Is this "Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2" or something better? The guys saw it and let you know:

Corey and Joel Radio Show #216: Breaking The Sound Wave

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:21:11 -0500

If you listened to the live show from the Comedy Castle two weeks ago, you heard an an unplanned invasion by two girls named Jodi and Jamie. Well now they've invaded the actual Corey and Joel studio, and the show may never be the same. Amongst their yelling, screaming, and singing, the guys try to get to get the girls' back story, their plans for future Hollywood stardom, and their measurements. Turns out Jamie is less than five foot tall, is in psychotherapy and is totally afraid to fly. Jodi has a gold tooth, wears men's athletic socks and and is a cup size "L". Whatever that means. Listen as the girls swig champagne, sing their sexy student-teacher song/skit, and plug the heck out of their YouTube videos. It's 99 minutes of noise, chaos and confusion. Try to have as much fun as those two, but that just might be impossible.

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Jamie and Jodi are completely exhausted from talking, yet they continue

Corey and Joel Radio Show #215: Sing Like Bing

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:48:30 -0500

The guys are back in the studio after the last two weeks of remotes. And what shows they were, as Corey and Joel recap what went down on the shows, play an entertaining off-air fight and ponder the possibility of booking the wacky J&J girls for a future appearance. Also on the comedy tip, it's a battle of the real Sam Kinison vs the actor playing him in a new biopic. Hear them both perform one of Sam's classic bits and decide if "Jack Black Lite" has the chops to pull it off. Plus, the possibility of a future live show in one of the most remote places on earth - if the money's right, Rob Rose's last night as a "warrior", and all roads lead to The Beatles - according to Joel.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #214: DICF 2009 - Best of Detroit

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:31:31 -0500

It's the second night of coverage from The Detroit International Comedy Festival at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, MI. It's a night of old friends and some new ones, like comedy legend Geechy Guy. Geechy is best known for his amazing string of victories on the original Star Search and multiple appearances with Jay Leno. And, while Corey and Joel didn't know it, he's also a Detroit native. Listen as Geechy recounts his start in comedy, his celebrity run-ins on The Tonight Show, and his current project a two-man show with another C&J friend. Also, Dave Bell must have sense humor with his current day job; Keith Lenart gets bumped for a bigger star, but at least he's big in Beloit; Mike Bobbitt makes up with Joel; Bob Phillips makes bombs, but not on stage; Brian Kalackie is still not rich despite Joel's bead endorsement; and comic Dave Dyer and festival co-organizer Kevin Wheeler get invaded by the two-headed monster known as Jodi and Jamie. Plus, show fave Bill Hildebrandt is back on dry land, and Mike Bonner makes an appearance, too.

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Geechy Guy stops by and Sharon Stone is nowhere to be seen

Mike Bobbitt seems happier about burying the hatchet than Joel

Jodi and Jamie almost stopped talking long enough to take this picture

Corey and Joel Radio Show #213: DICF 2009 - Best of the East Coast

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:00:26 -0500

It's Corey and Joel live (almost) from The Detroit International Comedy Festival 2009 at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, MI. This being the "Best of the East Coast" night the guys have lots of new comedians and friends to chat with, and some old friends, too. Actor Matt Servitto, a Detroit native and Sopranos co-star stops by to chat about his time on "the show", reminisce about the old neighborhood and tells Joel to never, ever wear Mardi Gras beads again. A real Italian should know better, right? There's lots of laughs with the comics, too, as DC's Clay Miles talks fast-food with Corey; Jason Marcus exposes rental car rip-offs and web-porn gross-outs; Peter Bowers brings an English flair, but says the Beatles weren't funny; Selena Coppock hates improv (yea!); Steve Macone may or may not have a website; The Showoff Show juggles headbands, chainsaws and early-morning flights; and NYC's JL Cauvin justs wants you to come see him at Caroline's. There's some Detroit flavor, too, as Martin Butler triumphs at a recent show, Ben Konstantin prepares to rock the festival again and Steve Bills refuses to let stand-up cut into his eBay time.

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Matt Servitto with the guys - notice no beads on Joel

Selena Coppack in a Joel & Corey sandwich

One more porn story and Jason Marcus gets it

The Showoff Show guys rock the juicebox

Corey and Joel Radio Show #212: Funny For Free

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:53:35 -0500

Most comedians aren't rich. They work for little money most of the time, and sometimes even perform for free. Then there's Jay Leno, who's actually a rich comedian - and he's performing for free, in Detroit anyway. It seems Leno wants to do a free show in Detroit to pay back the unemployed auto workers for their hard work assembling the vehicles that now sit in Jay's massive car collection in L.A. It's a nice gesture, but Detroit's long history of racial politics is getting in the way and Corey breaks down the whole ridiculous history of the Detroit city council, the suburbs vs the city feud and how it's amazing that black people are now claiming to be Jay Leno fans. Later, comedian Mike Green calls in. Mike's attempting to get comedians (who aren't Leno) to stick together to get better treatment from club owners and bookers, only to have some guys roll over and accept the peanuts they're thrown. Should Joel join the cause? Listen and make up your own mind. Also, Dancing With the Stars vs American Idol - what's more gay?, Corey's movie roundup and much more in this jam-packed show.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #211: Fallon Flops

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:02:40 -0500

As he says on show #211, Joel has 36 years of television experience - well, watching TV anyway. So who better to judge the late night debut of Jimmy Fallon's new talk show on NBC. Joel gives his prediction of when the show will end its run on NBC, while Corey isn't offended as as he has been by 17 years of Jay Leno. Hear the guys ultimate predictions for the latest round of late night wars, why Corey loves Craig Ferguson, and why no one believes Jimmy Kimmel's Uncle Frank is really that stupid. Also, Corey reviews the latest comic book would-be blockbuster, Watchmen, and show legend Nadia calls in with her newest drunken, rock & roll, lesbian story and explains why Corey is coughing through the entire show. NSFW, but it never is!

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #210: Scientific & Testicle

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:16:38 -0500

The show takes a giant leap forward on show #210 as the guys welcome their first live phone calls ever on the show. First up is show fave Steve Brewer, discussing a recent potential career breakthrough and congratulating Joel on purchasing a new phone. Later, it's a full Oscar recap with Corey and Joel's pick-the-winner contest revealed, the full suckdom of Hugh Jackman discussed, and why foreigners always make for good comedy. Plus, a secret second caller is pissed about the Oscars, high school crime gets ridiculous, and Jocks vs Geeks - it never ends - even when you're 96.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #209: You Still Suck

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:52:39 -0500

After a truncated show #208, the guys return with the longest show ever. You could call it the longest winded show ever, too, as Corey and Joel pick every Oscar winner for 2009. That's right, you get to hear some "Best Sound Mixing" prognostication on this show. Aren't you glad podcasts are free? Speaking of podcasts, it's trip back to 2005, as the guys revisit some of their favorite (and least favorite) podcasters to see how they're doing in 2009. Seems some are still hanging around, some have done well, and others have vanished into the ether. Hear why Corey and Joel's predictions of podcasting's future were pretty much dead-on, why podcasting has both succeeded and failed and why Air Ferg still isn't funny. Actually, there's no answer for the last one - sorry, Ferg. And wrap the whole thing up with another pointless political discussion and you get the longest show ever. Enjoy if you can.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #208: The Guido Shirt

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:15:55 -0500

There was a plan for this week's show, but that will have to wait. Pressed for time, the guys delve into some of the weeks big news items, like the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Joel feels cover model Bar Rafaeli is overrated and offers his own suggestion for the cover. Has the modern media landscape give the ever-horny Joel a callous to hot chicks? Were the past cover girls that hot, or is there just too many of these mags around now. Will Corey stop reading the McRib article to care? Listen and find out. Also, Joel get insulted on Comedy Central and loves it, Corey takes in Friday the 13th and hates it, and play along with our new game "What Looks Italian?". Joel = no, Corey's shirt = yes.

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Corey and Joel Radio Show #207: The Third Dimension

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:45:04 -0500

Every few years Hollywood decides 3-D is poised for a comeback, and touts a "new, better" version of the technology, which has been seen by most as a gimmick. After viewing this years Super Bowl commercials, and a 3-D episode of Chuck on NBC, Corey and Joel are here to say that the technology is back and as bad as ever. Not that there hasn't been fun 3-D stuff lately (like Beowulf), but from the "where to get the glasses" snafu to an inability to properly ogle the hot blonde from Chuck with the glasses on, this experience was pretty painful. Just as painful were the results of one hosts Super Bowl Bets. While not a complete blowout, one host is swearing off the betting line in the future and you'll hear why. Also, the full Super Sunday commercial rundown, someone hates Springsteen, Nils sings Mickey Avalon and Superman Returns still sucks.

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This image is actually better than how Chuck looked in 3-D on NBC