Bleak in Review for Parents is back, and Kevin brought a sports item to the intro! Later, comedian Pallavi Gunalan joins the show for the first time to chat with the fellas about balancing stand up with pursuing a PhD, as well as misinformed internet opinions and the folk who do not budge on them. Plus, professional mom Helena Goldfarb stops by to check in with her podcast-addict daughter, talk about her extremely recent divorce, and try to bang everyone! This episode is brought to you by Spiraling Smile Club!

#172: Rawdog Leghorn (w/ Pallavi Gunalan & Hana Michels)

Matt and Kevin welcome you to another Bleaky Friday with talk of Matt's Tinder-trap and Kevin's public urination debacle. Then, comedians David Sharp, Shana Brenion, and Matt Champagne (collectively known as 3/4 of the sketch group Tender Beef) join the show to chat with the fellas about The Beach Boys, Idaho's horrific marital laws, and everyone's stance on child-rearing. Plus, constant commentator Dar Talkingsworth returns to the pod to update the boys on his commercial acting career, give some classic podcast play-by-plays, and dive deep into the canon of Harry Potter. This episode is brought to you by Toop, a new website from the twisted mind of Tom Waits!

#178: The Commie Sutra (w/ David Sharp, Shana Brenion, & Matt Champagne)

Welcome to a crisply refreshing installment of Bleak in Review! Matt and Kevin talk of chat rooms, Matt's weekend fatigue, and Kevin's trippy arcade times. Then, comedian  and one-third of the Lady 2 Lady podcast Brandie Posey stops by to chat with the boys about her take on astrology and fictional childhood heroes. Plus, gnome real estate agent Chuddles Pinkelvoss stops by to pitch some gingerbread properties and Brandie unleashes a slew of classic catchphrases!

#194: Random Acts of Diabetes (w/ Brandie Posey & Erik Barnes)

Bleak in Review is once again interrupted by a suspiciously calming podcast entitled White Noise, but that won't stop Kevin from sitting down with comedian Alex Caine to talk about Boy Scout problems, nanny drama, and why neither Kevin nor Alex should be parents. Plus, Her Majesty herself, The Queen returns to the show to dish on the Prince Andrew scandal and contemplate her desired global conquests!

#214: Newpoundland (w/ Alex Caine & Sameer Suri)

Kevin comes to you live from his childhood bedroom in this week's Bleaky intro all about Smash Bros tournaments and morning people. Then, comedian Ramsey Badawi joins the show for the first time to talk about cat trauma, old school dads, and religious U-turns. Plus, Bernard the Bee flies into the Unpops studio and chats with the boys about his bold new undertakings in bee entertainment and reveals new information about his love life!

#215: Poly B. Amorous (w/ Ramsey Badawi & Joe Kaye)

Happy End of the Friggin' Year, Bleaklings! Kevin intros the final episode of Bleak in Review for 2019 with thoughts on the film Cats. Then, comedian Brian Cox joins the show via Skype to chat with Kevin about their top five lists of the year and discuss some hard truths about their "big change" years. Plus, technology is frustrating!

#216: Lil' 2019 Wrap Up (w/ Brian Cox)

Happy 2020, Bleakfriends! Hatchet McDaniel interrupts this week's intro with some of his resolutions for the new year, but Kevin gets things back on track! Then, comedian / magician / child actor Alex Mandelberg aka Joe Zoog returns to the show to chat with Kevin about set teachers, what he learned from his trying 2019, and irrational fears. Plus, wealthy Los Angeles socialite Paris Hannah joins the 'cast to play the world's longest game of 20 Questions regarding the name of her famous sex tape co-star and provide other juicy insights into her lifestyle!

#217: Adventurous Butt Stuff (w/ Alex Mandelberg & Kym Kral)

Kevin welcomes the listener to another hot Bleak in Review with talk about content problems and pants scares. Then, comedian / Unpops cohort Olivia Haidar (@hitherehaidar) returns to the show to chat with Kev about the only thing she's ever won, cross country road trips, and a critical analysis of the film Dumb and Dumber Too. Plus, Hollywood screenwriter Chet Wylde (@HanaMichels) joins the 'cast to talk about some of his hottest projects and create a blockbuster with Kev and Liv!

#218: Don't Take My Owl...Please! (w/ Olivia Haidar & Hana Michels)

Welcome back! In this episode of Bleak in Review, Kevin is once again interrupted by another podcast entitled "Men Who Specifically Kill Women." Then, actor / comedian / member of the Hollywood elite Vanessa Gritton returns to the show to chat with Kevin about some baffling childhood memories, dealing with the stresses of "making it," and her funniest fart. Plus, erotic filmmaker Whoreson Welles stops by to tell tales from his illustrious career in pornography and engage V and Kev in some radio plays!

#219: Dong Quixote (w/ Vanessa Gritton & Frankie Griffin)

Rejoice, Bleaklings! Kevin comes to you entirely free of other podcast interruptions this week to discuss Oscar films and Christian video game reviews. Then, comedian Aaron Weaver returns to the show to chat with Kevin about childhood cookie squabbles, brain-damaging mold, and horrific stories of rat infestations. Plus, millennial actress Aubrey Hepburn returns to the show with an animal friend to promote her new branded content on TikTok! This episode is brought to you by Burt Beanbricks: Freelance Party Guest.

#220: Black Mold Son (w/ Aaron Weaver & Aubrey Jacobowitz)

Bleak in Review is pleasantly interrupted this week by relaxation podcast Sleepin' With Da Fishes before Kevin launches into another installment of "Catching Up on Movies!" Then, comedians / Bleak All-Stars Jessica Singer and Cindy Aravena stop by to chat with Kevin about writing utensil mishaps, high school fashion, and their first enemies. Plus, Hollywood agent Paula Jewamatti and her assistant Garrick return to discuss a bold new business venture and reveal a twist in their relationship!

#221: Reese's Divabutter Cup (w/ Jessica Singer & Cindy Aravena)

Bleak is briefly interrupted this week by rap-battle podcast "Poddy-bagged" before Kevin chats about some odd Super Bowl bets he made! Then, comedian Carter Glascock joins the show to chat with Kevin about a house fire that stunted his manhood and a ridiculous story of football and bowel movements. Plus, noted baseball boy Thorn Gunslinger returns to the show to chat with the guys about the history and current scandals of America's favorite pastime!

#222: The Three-Finger Muskrat (w/ Carter Glascock & Matt Brousseau)

Kevin greets Bleak-heads this week with an uninterrupted intro about Valentine's Day and setting boundaries. Then, comedians Whitney Melton and Tom Farnan return to the show to chat with Kevin about why cars should be illegal and a very specific hypothetical involving last meals. Plus, the gang answers YOUR questions as submitted through social media channels in a thoughtful and goofy installment of "Ask Velvet Tom!"

#223: Pocket Biscuits (w/ Whitney Melton & Tom Farnan)

Part of the Unpops Podcast Network! Every week standup comics Matt Brousseau and Kevin Anderson interview one of their favorite comedians and one of Los Angeles' strangest characters or "influential experts." Learn about the LA comedy scene, the weirdos that inhabit it, the dingy dives they perform in, and the lives they lead as they try to climb up into the infamous air of professional comedy

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