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The Kirchenbauer Haffenhauer

The Kirchenbauer Haffenhauer

By Bill Kirchenbauer/Legends of Comedy

Bill and Jason attempt to fill at least a half an hour with guests, stories, musings, and a lot of whatnot.
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17: Before The Calm w/Howard Storm

The Kirchenbauer HaffenhauerJun 11, 2020

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38: Life in The Boom w/Bill Freiberger

38: Life in The Boom w/Bill Freiberger

TV writer, producer, and comedy veteran Bill Freiberger joins Bill and Jason to reminisce over his career, the 80’s comedy explosion, and the art of the sitcom.
Jan 03, 202144:26
37: Magic Marc w/Marc Summers

37: Magic Marc w/Marc Summers

Yup. THAT Marc Summers. From his early days as a kid magician, to his amazing career as a host, producer and mental health advocate, Marc spans the decades in this super fun episode. I double dare you not to love it. Oops, I promised I wouldn’t do that. Oh well.
Dec 09, 202050:17
36: Bobby Slayton Appreciates Punctuality

36: Bobby Slayton Appreciates Punctuality

It’s almost an hour with the always frenetic, hyper-kinetic Bobby Slayton. What more do you need?
Nov 16, 202053:03
35: A Firesign Chat w/ Phil Proctor

35: A Firesign Chat w/ Phil Proctor

In this supersized episode, Phil Proctor leads the boys on a whirlwind trip through the formation of the legendary Firesign Theatre, the thrill of making those insane, brilliant records, doing voices for cartoons, a bed-eating dog, and a shootout at a dim sum restaurant? You might not be ready for this one.
Nov 03, 202053:46
34: Screw the Theme, It’s Tim Thomerson!

34: Screw the Theme, It’s Tim Thomerson!

Jack Deth himself, hot out the gate! Comedian, actor, beach bum and surf rat Tim Thomerson joins Bill and Jason, adding his perspective and color to the panorama of 70’s and 80’s Hollywood. Acting lessons and techniques, lucky breaks, the actors’ grind. It’s all here!
Oct 19, 202034:03
33: It’s Not A Dummy w/Willie Tyler & Lester

33: It’s Not A Dummy w/Willie Tyler & Lester

The inimitable and legendary Willie Tyler regales Bill and Jason with stories from the furthest reaches of showbiz, and Lester makes a brief appearance to show up everyone that ever said ventriloquism wouldn’t work on podcasts. What do they know?
Oct 05, 202043:30
32: 16 Full Ounces of Pat Proft

32: 16 Full Ounces of Pat Proft

Bill talks with the delightful Pat Proft about his amazing multimedia life, coming up through local improv, writing for television, the Kentucky Fried phenomenon, screenwriting and everything in between. Jason talks about sausage.
Sep 28, 202029:57
31: Who Named Charles Fleischer’s Episode?

31: Who Named Charles Fleischer’s Episode?

Yeah, THAT Charles Fleischer. Roger Gatdam Rabbit. Wow. Bill and Jason just kinda let him, GO places. Enjoy this one. It’s short, it’s sweet, it’s a doozy.
Sep 17, 202022:40
30: National Mom w/Carole Montgomery

30: National Mom w/Carole Montgomery

Carole regales us with tales of comedy, community, contemporaries, career, television, parenthood, and performing abroad. Perspective and wisdom are in abundance herein!
Sep 10, 202032:30
29: Adam A. Loves Bill K. w/Adam Arkin

29: Adam A. Loves Bill K. w/Adam Arkin

Adam Arkin (“Chicago Hope”) comes from one of the few and true American thespian dynasties, yet still manages to be a fantastic human being. We go on a deep dive into Adam’s background, career, process, and collaborative directorial philosophy. Dig him, because we certainly do.
Sep 02, 202040:43
28: Kliph Nesteroff Knows Everything About Comedy

28: Kliph Nesteroff Knows Everything About Comedy

Comedy nerds are the bread and butter of this show. And particularly this episode, featuring comedy historian and immensely funny comic himself Kliph Nesteroff (@ClassicShowbiz), is packed full of fascinating nuggets for those fans of not just stand-up comedy trivia, but the nuts, bolts, schematics, and Craft of comedy itself.
Aug 27, 202047:13
27: Bright Light City

27: Bright Light City

Bill and Jason talk Las Vegas - mainly how they're not exactly the target demographic (i.e., gamblers).

Aug 21, 202001:05:30
26: An Hauer of Horsepauer

26: An Hauer of Horsepauer

Bill and Jason reminisce about first cars and driving, great places to stick your stash, traveling, crashing and more! (There’s always more. I’m not outlining the whole thing for you! Who am I, Cliff Notes?)
Aug 12, 202056:01
25: Q&A-Holes

25: Q&A-Holes

Bill scrolls Quora and offers his two red damn cents on a variety of topics. Jason interrupts a lot. It’s two guys yapping, we’re not breaking new ground here! But it’s funny and it keeps you company and THAT’S WHAT WE DO. Enjoy.
Aug 05, 202042:60
24: It’s Alan Zweibel’s Episode

24: It’s Alan Zweibel’s Episode

Bill and Jason are joined by an American television writer, author, playwright, and screenwriter who was one of the original Saturday Night Live writers, a co-creator of It's Garry Shandling's Show, and consulting producer on Curb Your Enthusiasm - the incomparable Alan Zweibel!
Jul 31, 202040:56
23: Ross Shafer and His Hair

23: Ross Shafer and His Hair

Comedian, corporate speaker and TV personality Ross Shafer (rossshafer.com) joins Bill and Jason to discuss entrepreneurship, customer service, and the importance of towels.  (Note: Jason's audio is a little distorted at times.  We know.  We apologize.  We did our best.  We will refund all your money.)

Jul 25, 202048:18
22: A Good Intro w/Kelly Monteith
Jul 17, 202029:30
21: A Rorschach Episode w/Steven Pearl

21: A Rorschach Episode w/Steven Pearl

Comedy tornado Steven Pearl (RIFF-erendum.com) joins Bill and Jason to talk west coast comedy in the 80's, early exposure to humor, the music-comedy connection, memories of Robin.  PLUS, Bill and Jason talk about their slumbering idiosyncrasies. 

Jul 08, 202037:52
20: Collecting and Cluttering

20: Collecting and Cluttering

Bill and Jason talk about the things that people collect (or hoard), body-switching movies, numismatism, road rallies, and classic comedy albums. 

Jul 01, 202039:45
19: The Altman Cometh w/Jeff Altman

19: The Altman Cometh w/Jeff Altman

Comedy juggernaut Jeff Altman joins Bill and Jason to reminisce, rhapsodize, swap anecdotes and be just an all-around swell guy.  

Jun 25, 202046:44
18: To Geech His Own w/Geechy Guy

18: To Geech His Own w/Geechy Guy

Geechy Guy (and his kinda ropy phone connection) hangs with the boys and talks one-liner comics, the Mt. Rushmore of Comedy, the seven basic jokes, and MUCH MUCH MORE.  I'm not spelling the whole damn episode out for you, what are we Keith and The Girl?

Jun 18, 202025:53
17: Before The Calm w/Howard Storm

17: Before The Calm w/Howard Storm

Legendary television director and improv pioneer Howard Storm joins Bill and Jason along with biographer Steve Stoliar to discuss Howard's enormous career, and the new book, "The Imperfect Storm: From Henry Street to Hollywood," available everywhere.  

Jun 11, 202044:04
16: Kicking Through The Ashes w/Ritch Shydner

16: Kicking Through The Ashes w/Ritch Shydner

Ritch Shydner, stand-up legend and historian, joins Bill and Jason to talk about, well... comedy.  What, did you think it'd be about zoning laws?

Jun 03, 202035:12
15: Where's Bill? w/Bill Engvall

15: Where's Bill? w/Bill Engvall

Comedy superstar Bill Engvall talks with Bill and Jason about company shows, coming up in comedy, the process of writing and performing, traveling, and jock itch.  What about it?

May 28, 202032:00
14: Top Dog w/R. Ruddell Weatherwax

14: Top Dog w/R. Ruddell Weatherwax

Bill and Jason talk with animal trainer and showbiz legacy R. Ruddell Weatherwax about dogs, the business of animal acting, and a dynamite movie idea that you're not allowed to steal. I mean it. I'll find you. Anyway, enjoy this episode, but seriously, watch yourself.
May 21, 202033:28
13: God Complex 1.1

13: God Complex 1.1

Bill and Jason are graced with a call from The Lamb of God, The Prince of Peace, He Who Is Called I Am - the One and Only Jumping Jesus H. Christ.

May 13, 202032:43
12: Marriage

12: Marriage

As Bill and his wife, Lynn, celebrate 33 years of wedded bliss, Bill and Jason yap about tying the knot and all the implications of wait a minute that sounds like Bill and Jason are talking about getting married I should go back and change that whoops.

May 11, 202027:21
11: Dancing Fools

11: Dancing Fools

Bill and Jason trip the light fantastic and talk about dancing as a tricky aspect of courtship.  A Pair of Hoofers was the alternate title for this one.  Too cute?  I don't know sometimes.  

Apr 30, 202036:52
10: Arguing (No, It's Not)

10: Arguing (No, It's Not)

Bill and Jason explore the states of mind people inhabit when discourse becomes heated.  Why we argue, how we argue, and the dumb shit we argue about, it's all here!

Apr 24, 202028:44
9: Can't Please Everyone

9: Can't Please Everyone

Bill and Jason talk about how to make everybody happy.  Listen up, it's the secret to life!  Total clickbait!

Apr 15, 202036:26
8: Gettin' Laid

8: Gettin' Laid

Bill, Chad and Jason talk about those first clumsy fumbles with sex and sexuality.  Ew.  

Apr 13, 202029:35
7: Depression

7: Depression

Jason and (introducing) associate producer Chad talk with Bill about their personal experiences with deep, crippling, clinical depression. 

Apr 11, 202032:28
6: Traveling

6: Traveling

A super-sized episode in which Bill and Jason ramble about travel, alcohol, getting lost, helicopters, Franz Liszt, and Bill defends his championship title of knowing where legal prostitution can be patronized.

Apr 07, 202001:14:27
5: Staying With People

5: Staying With People

Bill and Jason talk about crashing on the road.  Bill is an awful guest, and an even worse host.  I mean, apparently.  Oh, dammit, NOT ON THIS SHOW.    I didn't mean on our podcast!  He's great on the podcast!  Wow, that was close.  Wish I could go back and change it.  Oh, well.  SAVE. 

Mar 31, 202031:20
4: Radio

4: Radio

Bill and Jason wax nostalgic for old voices and obsolete technologies.

Mar 28, 202030:23
3: Friends

3: Friends

They'll make you do some crazy things.  Bill and Jason talk about the nature of friendship, and how to navigate and cope with relationship trouble.  (spoiler: not with expensive jewelry and vacations)

Feb 25, 202030:48
2: Manners

2: Manners

Bill and Jason talk manners and all manner of nonsense.
Feb 03, 202031:13
1: Fame

1: Fame

It’s the premiere episode. Bill and Jason talk fame.
Jan 07, 202028:38