Steve Howey, star of Shameless and Sons of Anarchy, stops by to talk motorcycles, doing love scenes and whether or not any of us are actually men.

#2 Steve Howey

Our friend and one of the stars of The League on FXX, Steve Rannazzisi, stops by Occasionally Awesome and talks about life as a comic, actor, husband, father and proud owner of a brand new vasectomy. Snip snip. Enjoy.

#5 Steve Rannazzisi

Max Greenfield from FOXs New Girl, joins Nick and Kevin for a fun and in depth conversation on his passion for Crossfit, why we should love Andrew WK and how he has made Schmidt one of the funniest and most lovable characters on television.

#7 Max Greenfield

One of Nick and Kevin's oldest friends in comedy, Ari Shaffir, sits down for a long and fun discussion on pretty much everything; dating, drugs, girls, moving to New York, clothing, music, podcasting and standup and more. Ari is also host of his own popular and insightful podcast, Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank. Enjoy.

#9 Ari Shaffir

The lovely, honest, open, funny and boy crazy Alexi Wasser comes by to hang out and tell stories about her adventures with love, relationships and running a successful advice column/podcast. Sponsored by Pro Flowers. The intro song to this episode is 'Like a Mighty River,' by St. Paul and the Broken Bones.

#45 Boy Crazy w/ Alexi Wasser

Kevin ventures out to Europe for the first time ever to do some standup gigs with Whitney Cummings. He spends ten days in a bunch of cool European cities and he and Nick sit down and talk about the different cultures, museums, what crowds are like abroad and whether or not he has overcome his fear of traveling. The intro song for this episode is ‘Black Moon Spell,’ by King Tuff. 

#70 Kevin's European Working Vacation

Steve Simeone returns to the show. A favorite among all comedians and audiences, Steve comes back to promote the release of his debut comedy album, 'REMEMBER THIS.' Steve discusses where he recorded it, what material did and didn't make the cut and what's in store for the future. And with Steve being Steve, the guys end up getting nostalgic for a little bit too. Back to the present though: starting Nov. 4th, REMEMBER THIS will available for purchase on iTunes and Allthingscomedy.com. Do yourself a favor and buy a great album from a fantastic comedian and storyteller today. 

#71 Steve Simeone Returns!

Nick and Kevin's curiosity for subcultures they odn quite unserstand takes them a little out of their comfort zone and all the way down the the Hello Kittycon. An all things Hello Kitty convention featuring vintage toys, a merch village, tattoo parlor, grown adults dressed head toe as Kitty herself and so much more. Nick and Kevin spend the day there taking in and learning many fascinating things about one of Japan's, and now the world's, most successful cultural phenomenons. The intro song for this episode is 'Blank Space,' by Taylor Swift. 

#72 Nick And Kevin Get Cute At Hello Kittycon

Brett Kilroe is a highly accomplished artist who is responsible for the album art and visual direction of many of modern music's biggest acts. If you've seen any Kings of Leon album art or merchandise, it's Brett. Most of The Strokes records. Brett. Ol Dirty Bastard, Missy Elliot, Foo fighters. The list goes on. Brett talks to Kevin and Nick about his start in art school and moving to New York to work in music and eventually running the art department at RCA Records for many years before becoming a teacher at one of the most respected art institutions on America. A highly informative episode if you're into music and the visual arts. Visit www.kilroewashere.com to see all his work as the episode plays. The intro song for this episode is 'Arizona,' by Kings of Leon. 

#82 Album Art w/ Brett Kilroe

Part 2 of Nick and Kevin's journey back to all the odd, weird and regular jobs they had growing up. This episode focuses on Kevin's stint on what was going to be a design gig that turned into an an assembly line gig and Nick's experiences as a waiter in both dive bars and fine dining establishments. The intro song for this episode is 'Lampshades in Fire,' by Modest Mouse. 

#90 We Worked Hard For The Money Pt. 2

What an exciting episode! Skate legend and respected and accomplished artist, Ed Templeton is on the show this week. Nick and Kevin go down to Huntington Beach to interview Ed and talk about his start as a professional skateboarder, how and why he started Toy Machine and his life now as a painter and photographer. So many good stories and the surface was just barely scratched!

#98 Ed Templeton!

Kevin and Nick come up with a list of things they would go back and tell their teenage selves to help them get through their formative years. 

#114 Advice To Our Younger Selves

Kevin, Nick and Leslie Grossman had a little tiff on Twitter about the best flavors of ice cream, so what better way to resolve their differences than by buying their favorite flavors of mint chip ice cream and devoting an entire episode of Occasionally Awesome to taste testing them and figuring out which brand wins. 

#119 Ice Cream Social with Leslie Grossman (@MissLeslieG)

Kliph Nesteroff, comedy historian and calssic showbiz expert (his Twitter handle speaks for itself: @ClassicShowbiz) just wrote a book called The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels and the Hundred Year History of American Comedy. The book is a must read for all comedians and fans of comedy. It takes you through early vaudeville, the rise of the standup, the first late night talk shows, the comedy boom and podcasts. Order it right after you listen to this episode. 

Also: Don't forget to subscribe to Occasionally Awesome on iTunes and rate and review the show. Every little bit helps. Thanks and see you next week!

#123 Kliph Nesteroff, Author Of The Comedians

Kevin and Nick go over some of the worst most annoying songs they've ever heard, what makes them that away and why they would never want to be stuck on a desert island with any of them. 

#144 Desert Island Worst

Ed Templeton is back this time with his lovely wife Deanna to talk all about their worldly travels and impart wisdom and advice on Nick, Kevin and the Occasionally Awesome listeners. Ed and Deanna are a well traveled couple and have great taste in art and food so listen closely and take notes before your next trip to Europe. 

#145 Travel Diaries With Ed And Deanna Templeton

Geoff McFetridge is an LA based designer and artist whose work has been seen in commercials, print, TV, film, museums, public installations and as skateboard and snowboard graphics for over 20 years. Geoff is a highly respected artist and he sits down with Nick and Kevin to discuss his beginnings in Canada and how his vision and process has gotten him to where he is today. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for artists, creative types and fans of art and design.

#148 Geoff McFetridge

Jerry Ferrara returns to talk about his recent trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and he and the guys discuss what makes a theme park good and which parks are their favorites and why. 

#158 Theme Parks With Jerry Ferrara

Volume one of a series where Nick and Kevin choose categories and come up with playlists for each one. Who has the best selection of songs? The listeners will decide in a poll on Nick's Twitter account: @nickyoussef. Listen in and participate!

#162 Playlist Challenge Vol 1. (Fight Songs And Fuck Songs)

Nick and Kevin rarely talk about standup on the show which is why they dedicate an entire episode talking about some of their favorite standups then and now. Enjoy!

#164 Some Stand Up Standups

Nick and Kevin express their frustrations with a list of companies they dislike because of cheap products, overpricing, run of the mill evil corporate ways and everything in between. This is a definite venting episode so sit back and listen to the complaints. 

#165 Dear Companies, F You

Vol. 6 of Nick and Kevin recommending some of their favorite new or old things.

#172 Nick And Kevin Recommend Stuff Vol. 6

Kevin teaches Nick how to draw a face. The episode is set up as an instructional for all the listeners to follow along and learn as well. Enjoy!

#173 Kevin Teaches Us To Draw

Nick and Kevin pick their ideal food items in from appetizers to desserts during a complete emotional meltdown.

#174 Meltdown Menu Vol. 2 Nick And Kevin

After an intense taste test episode where Nick, Leslie and Kevin decided on the best mint chocolate chip ice cream (episode #119), Leslie comes back to help pick the best burger in Los Angeles. Debates were started, insults were traded and burgers were tasted. Will the winner be In N Out, Fatburger or newcomer to the Los Angeles scene, Shake Shack? Listen in and find out.

#175 Best Burger In LA Taste Test w/ @MissLeslieG

Vol. 4 of the music playlist challenge, this time with the always funny and interesting, David Taylor. The episode stars with a sports related sidetrack abut then gets on track. The guys didn't have time to get into the second list so look forward to a part 2 next week. Follow David on twitter at @thisdavidtaylor and listen to his podcast 'Until I Lose Interest' available on iTunes.

#176 Playlist Challenge Vol. 4 (part 1) w/ @ThisDavidTaylor

Part two of the playlist challenge where Nick, Kevin match songs to themes provided by their guest, the talented comedian and writer David Taylor. Follow David on Twitter at @thisdavidtaylor and subscribe to his podcast, Until I Lose Interest' on iTunes today.

#177 Playlist Challenge Vol.4 (Part 2) w/ @ThisDavidTaylor

Nick and Kevin discuss the rise in fake news that is inundating Facebook and other parts of the internet. They go through which stories have tricked them and where they get their actual real news.

#178 Fake Episode

Sarah Novia returns on the one year anniversary of her first time on the show and she talks post election blues, confusion, fear and anger over the results. Everyone goes through their thoughts on what happened and what's to come and Sarah gives some professional advice on how we can all listen and work with one anther as people to get through the next four years.

#179 Post Election Therapy w/ @TheSarahNovia

Joshua Rofé, director and producer is back n the show to promote and discuss Swift Current, his latest documentary that follows the life of NHL star Sheldon Kennedy who was sexually abused by his hockey coach as a teenager in Canada. The documentary chronicles Sheldon’s childhood through his post-NHL life where he works as an advocate for those who have been abused. Swift Current is a powerful and moving documentary. Check it out now on iTunes and Google Play. More info about the film can be found at swiftcurrentdoc.com

#180 Swift Current With Joshua Rofé

Nick and Kevin compile gift ideas for the 2016 holiday season. Discussed are everything from gift certificates to watches, records, kitchen gadgets, museum memberships, writing supplies and so much more.  Happy holidays!

#181 Holiday Gift Guide 2016

A very special Occasionally Awesome with a special announcement about the show near the one hour mark. We hope you enjoy this episode with our dynasty guest Jayson Thibault. Get his album 'Return to the Red State' January 6th on All Things Records, iTunes and wherever music and comedy can be streamed. 

Kevin and Nick would like to thank everyone for listening, sending thoughtful emails about the episodes and any and everything else that reminded us to keep doing this podcast week after week, coming out to live standup shows and saying hi and always, always, always being awesome. You guys are the best.

#182 A Very Special Occasionally Awesome with Very Special Guest Jayson Thibault

Join these two L.A natives as they interview their comedian, actor, artist and degenerate friends in search of the parts of life that are occasionally awesome. Also they talk about jeans and Radiohead a lot.

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