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Jeff Has Cool Friends

Jeff Has Cool Friends

By Jeff May

Jeff May has cool friends and he wants you to meet them! Join the comedian/host as he and one or more of his cool friends talk about what makes them so cool.
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Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 12: Kym Kral

Jeff Has Cool FriendsSep 14, 2021

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Jeff Has Cool Friends 78: Rocom
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Apr 23, 202401:11:33
NERD! Episode 21: GI Joe, A Real American Hero (feat. Adam Tod Brown)

NERD! Episode 21: GI Joe, A Real American Hero (feat. Adam Tod Brown)

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff begin their season on Toy Reboots with special guest Adam Tod Brown as they dive into GI Joe, A Real American Hero, the line rebooting Hasbro's 12" action figure (definitely not a doll) lasting from 1982-1994! There's a lot to unpack about this seminal 80's toy line, so let's fight for freedom wherever there's trouble, never give up, and stay 'til the fight's won as we dive deep into GI Joe, A Real American Hero with our first toy line reboot!  And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and Adam (@AdamTodBrown), and give Adam's podcasts a listen on the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network and have a nerdy day!

Apr 18, 202401:43:58
Jeff Has Cool Friends 76: Tom Krajewski
Apr 09, 202401:11:43
Jeff Has Cool Friends 75: Dan Bakkedahl
Mar 26, 202401:14:21
NERD! Episode 20: Double Dragon (1994)

NERD! Episode 20: Double Dragon (1994)

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff finish their season on Unfortunate Video Game Adaptations with the most unfortunate mainstream video game adaptation of all-time: 1994's Double Dragon! There's a lot to unpack about this absoulte violation of a film, so let's bleach our flaptops, engage in some questionable martial arts, and reunite our cheap plastic medallion as we dive deep into Double Dragon with our final unfortunate video game movie! And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro), have a nerdy day, and head on over to patreon.com/jeffmay for exclusives, early access to uncensored episodes, and so much more!

Mar 21, 202401:56:57
Jeff Has Cool Friends 74: Rey Taira, President of threezero Corporation
Mar 12, 202401:09:24
Jeff Has Cool Friends 73: Jon Jabs of The Past is Alive
Feb 27, 202401:18:10
Nerd Episode 19: Doom (2005)
Feb 15, 202401:34:30
Jeff Has Cool Friends 72: Bob Fingerman
Feb 13, 202401:20:46
Jeff Has Cool Friends 71: Bailey Norton
Jan 30, 202401:15:17
NERD! Street Fighter the Movie (1994)

NERD! Street Fighter the Movie (1994)

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. Dre and Jeff enter their season on Unfortunate Video Game Adaptations with Street Fighter the Movie, the second direct adaptation of a video game ever! There's a lot to unpack about this campy blockbuster, so let's become undercover reporters, make a monster with some little videos, and keek that sunoffabeetch Bison's-asssss so hardt that thuh next Bison wannabee is going to fill it, as we dive deep into Street Fighter the Movie, easing us into 2024 with some awkward video game movies! And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day! Also, if you're feeling adventurous, head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay to access a SPECIAL exclusive episode of NERD! that dropped over the holidays.

Jan 18, 202401:40:25
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 70: Cat LaCohie AKA Vixen DeVille
Jan 16, 202401:16:48
NERD! He Man and She Ra Christmas Special

NERD! He Man and She Ra Christmas Special

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep This formerly Pateron-exclusive (and missing "Episode 5") episode of NERD! had Dre and Jeff continuing their season of TV Specials with He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special. There's a lot to unpack about this weird-ass classic, so let's go face off with the Beast-Monster, kidnap some alien children, and remind people the we are NOT NICE with this formerly PATREON EXCLUSIVE Holiday delight!

And, if you want to hear our CURRENT exclusive Holiday episode, head over to patreon.com/jeffmay and give it a listen, and follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and have a wonderful holiday!

Dec 24, 202301:28:20
NERD! Episode 17: Dutch (1991)

NERD! Episode 17: Dutch (1991)

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 17th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff EXTENDING their season on Cinematic Child Neglect with Dutch, the rare John Hughes misfire about a nightmare Thankgiving roadtrip starring Ed O'Neill and Ethan Embry. There's a lot to unpack about this hidden holiday classic, so let's buy some racy playing cards, drink some tasty looking water, and wiggle and grunt, as we dive deep into Dutch, juxtaposing our holiday themes because [a few of] YOU demanded it! And don't forget to head one over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access to shows like this, plus Patreon exclusives, goodies, and much more, and hey, go follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and, of course, enjoy your holidays!

Dec 21, 202301:29:43
Jeff Has Cool Friends 69: TJ Shevlin of Upper Deck

Jeff Has Cool Friends 69: TJ Shevlin of Upper Deck

OK, so my Cool Friend TJ Shevlin may be the Product Development Coordinator for Upper Deck's Marvel Comics line of trading cards, and that's pretty amazing. But boy does that merely scratch the surface of all the cool, amazing stuff he's done. TJ is one of only SIX Eisner Awards judges (the Oscars of comics, given away at SDCC) and he's had his hands in almost every nerdy cookie jar you can imagine. This is a really geeky one in the best way, and we could've legit recorded for another 2 hours. Look, just listen up because you're gonna love this one, and go follow @strsmydestination as soon as possible.
And hey, head on over to patreon.com/jeffmay to enjoy our Patreon-exclusive content where TJ may or may not drop a very clear hint about something super secret on the horizon from Upper Deck.

Dec 19, 202301:11:33
Jeff Has Cool Friends 68: The Horror Virgin

Jeff Has Cool Friends 68: The Horror Virgin

I'm so stoked to put this episode up, as my Cool Friends Michael Randolph (@MRandolph24) Paige Wesley (@RampaigeWesley) and Todd Schlosser (@ToddJAwesome) from two of my favorite pods, Horror Virgin and Romancing the Pod are joining me this week. I've known Paige for quite a while, and since guesting on an episode of HV, I've become fast friends with the Tennessee-based Todd and Mikey. It made perfect sense to have the three of them on to talk about the cool-ass shows they do. We talk about a lot, and I have a lot of questions for the team in this one, so do yourselves a favor and, after you listen to this episode, go subscribe and listen to HV and RtP, follow these three on the socials, and head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access to uncensored episodes and go enjoy our Patreon-exclusive content.

Dec 17, 202301:17:43
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 67: David Bell

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 67: David Bell

Well, well, well, look what we have here. It's David Bell! He's my Cool Friend, and we talk about stuff! And things! Honestly, the way we gel when we talk made this one of the easiest episodes to record, and the time went by so quickly that we couldn't honestly believe that we had burned through an hour. You might know Dave from his work with Gamefully Unemployed (Hype Cast, Fox Mulder is a Maniac, Star Trek the Next Futurama) or as the head writer of Some More News. You might know him from his Cracked days. You might even know him from the previous version of this show from a few years back.
However you know Dave, you MUST know he's an absolute delight, and I'm so excited to have him on the show.  Listen up, go follow @moviehooligan on the socials, listen to Gamefully Unemployed's impressive catalog, and hey, head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access to uncensored episodes woith bonus content, and what might be my favorite Patreon-exclusive content to date with this episode.

Nov 21, 202301:12:06
NERD! Episode 16: Home Alone 2, Lost in New York

NERD! Episode 16: Home Alone 2, Lost in New York

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 16th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff finishing their season on Cinematic Child Neglect with Home Alone 2, Lost in New York, the redundant yet popular sequel (remake?) to the smash hit 1990 film that swept the nation. There's a lot to unpack about this certified rotten holiday blockbuster, so let's order our very own cheese Peet-ZA, fake a hotel shooting (wait, what???), and engage in WAY more attempted murder than we expected, as we dive deep into Home Alone 2, Lost in New York, easing us into the holidays and keeping our second year of the show moving full steam ahead! And don't forget to head one over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access to shows like this, plus Patreon exclusives, goodies, and much more, and hey, go follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and keep the change, ya filthy animals!

Nov 16, 202302:06:14
NERD! Episode 15: Adventures in Babysitting

NERD! Episode 15: Adventures in Babysitting

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 15th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff continue their season on Cinematic Child Neglect (fun!) with Adventures in Babysitting, the mid-80's classic about Elizabeth Shue and maybe some other stuff, but mostly Elizabeth Shue. Yikes. There's a lot to unpack about this stacked piece of vintage nostalgia, so let's run away to the bus station, chop-shoplift a Playboy, and not [fool] with the Lords of Hell, as we dive deep into Adventures in Babysitting, celebrating my birthday, keeping our second year of the show moving full steam ahead! And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day!

Nov 16, 202301:47:21
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 66: Joey Clift

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 66: Joey Clift

My latest Cool Friend, the NEWLY EMMY NOMINATED Joey Clift, is a brilliant writer and comedian who also happens to be at the forefront of Native American entertainment, working on projects like Netflix's Spirit Rangers, his own project Gone Native (https://gonenative.tv/) and countless podcasts, panels, and live shows. Joey and I talk about a whole bunch of stuff in this illuminating and fun conversation, and, I could try to sell you on why you should love him, but just listen and you'll get it.

So listen up, go follow Joey on Twitter (@joeytainment) and IG (@joeycliiiiiift), then watch Gone Native and head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for our Patreon exclusive conversation where I face my own idiocy.

Nov 07, 202301:23:37
Jeff Has Cool Friends 65: Dan Larson of Secret Galaxy

Jeff Has Cool Friends 65: Dan Larson of Secret Galaxy

My latest Cool Friend, Dan Larson, is the first guest of the show that I haven't knowingly met, although I'm 99% sure we've bumped into each other. The co-creator/writer/host of the popular YouTube channel Secret Galaxy (née Toy Galaxy), Dan is a New England nerd with a career talking about dorky stuff on the internet and HEY WAIT A SECOND!!! Look, it should come as no surprise that I adore Dan and his work, and am extremely lucky that he took the time to sit and chat with me for a while.
So sit back, enjoy one of the dorkier episodes I've ever recorded, make sure you follow and support Dan (@ToyGalaxyDan) and Secret Galaxy (@toygalaxy), check out his fantastic Youtube show @SecretGalaxyTV and while you're at it, check him out on The Toys That Built America's Season 3 premiere on the History Channel!

Oct 17, 202301:27:01
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 64: JHCF x In Sync Podcast

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 64: JHCF x In Sync Podcast

We’ve got a really great episode coming your way as I’m joined by my incredibly Cool Friends Aviv Rubinstein and Rachel Brodsky from the In Sync Podcast. As a matter of fact, this episode is a bit of what the kids call a collab, as I’m the beneficiary of a scheduling conflict that is allowing me to drop a “lost” episode of In Sync where we cover Seal’s Kiss From a Rose from Batman Forever. (Explains why we did the show together, no?) Consider this a preview, of sorts, of the In Sync pod, a fantastic and fun show hosted by two of the best people out there!

We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled program soon, but for now, please enjoy this really fun look into 1995’s song of the summer, and make sure to follow Aviv (@rambocalrissian), Rachel (@rebrods) and In Sync (@theinsyncpod) and hey, while you’re at it, go subscribe and give them a listen!

And if you want to hear this and many more shows like it, early and uncensored, with bonus content, hit up patreon.com/jeffmay for that and so much more!


Oct 03, 202301:29:56
NERD! Episode 13: Searching for Bobby Fischer

NERD! Episode 13: Searching for Bobby Fischer

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 134th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff beginning their season on Cinematic Child Neglect (fun!) with Searching for Bobby Fischer, the mid-90's, mid-budget film about the furious life of...a competitive chess prodigy, sprinkled with facts about one of the world's most famous living anti-semites. Yikes. There's a lot to unpack about this weirdly star-studded look analysis of childhood pressure, so let's slap those alarm clock looking thingies, maybe finally learn what "Castling" is, and become overbearing parental nightmares, as we dive deep into Searching for Bobby Fischer, celebrating chess (and numbers) nerd Dre's Birthday entering our second year of the show!

Sep 21, 202301:42:05
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 63: Timmy Heague of Arsenal Comics

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 63: Timmy Heague of Arsenal Comics

My latest Cool Friend, Timmy Heague, did something I can't even imagine, when at the age when most of us were figuring out what to do with our lives, he opened what would become one of the most succesful comic shops in Southern California, with Arsenal Comics and Games. Not only is this store the site of the infamous INSULT CGC 10 from the Zeb Wells episode, but it's a store that has reinvigorated an entire community to love and rally behind the comics industry. Here's the thing though: that's not enough for Timmy, as he finally got to WRITE his own comic with the upcoming book TOYBOX OF TERROR courtesy of Archis comics' Horror imprint, which you should preorder from your LCS ASAP, as it comes out on 10/18, which is literally my brithday. I'm so insanely impressed with Timmy's work ethic and love of the comic genre and you will be, too! So enjoy the episode, go follow Timmy on the socials (@comicbosstimmy) and, if you're in the Ventura County area, visit Arsenal Games and Comics (or check out the website) and buy some games and comics!

Sep 19, 202301:24:04
Jeff Has Cool Friend Episode 62: Lisa Wallen

Jeff Has Cool Friend Episode 62: Lisa Wallen

Sometimes you meet a Cool Friend in the places you least expect them. Other times it's at Comic Con, where a ton of your other Cool Friends are. I met the incredible Lisa Wallen at the second one, and wouldn't you know it, less than a year later she was living within 3 miles of my place in Los Angeles. Funny how things work out. Lisa, aside from being a fantastic standup comic, is a power-nerd, through and through. She's a literal paid expert on anime, has a popular streaming channel on twitch, and is a current content producer/personality for Evil Geniuses. You bet your very good rump I asked her about that stuff, and so much more.
So enjoy the show, follow Lisa everywhere (@wisalallen on like, everything), watch her streams, and if you want to hear more, head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access to uncensored episodes with exclusive bonus content!

Sep 05, 202301:25:28
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 61: Kyle Ayers

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 61: Kyle Ayers

My latest Cool Friend, Kyle Ayers (Never Seen It, Boast Rattle, Conan) is one of the most prolific and funniest people I know. He is an idea man, who executes some of the most unique and fantastic comedy ideas I've ever come across. His brain is SO sharp, that it's actually trying to kill him with Trigeminal Neuralgia, a rare brain disorder that is also known as Suicide Disease. Fun! Kyle is one of the easiest to talk to people I've ever met, and I'm so glad I could steal him for a bit to talk with me about his upcoming show at the Elysian theater in Los Angeles on September 15th (which he got some practice for at the latest Mint on Card).

So listen up and enjoy, then follow Kyle on the socials (@kyleayers) and head over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access to uncensored episodes and enjoy our dense Patreon-exclusive bonus content we recorded JUST FOR YOU!

Aug 22, 202301:12:46
NERD! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze

NERD! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 13th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff join up with Dre's brother Dan Alvarez finish their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with The Secret of the Ooze, the too fast, utterly toothless follow up to 1990's smash hit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. There's a lot to unpack about this oft-romanticized letdown of a movie, so let's order some fake pizza, put our weapons away, and eat the nastiest confection in the history of merchandising as we dive deep into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze as we celebrate our FIRST YEAR FINALE!

And hey, don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and, if you want early access to Nerd! as well as exclusive benefits and shows, head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for more!

Aug 17, 202302:20:23
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 60: Josh Gallegos (Joshy G)

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 60: Josh Gallegos (Joshy G)

My very Cool Friend Joshy G is, as I refer to him in this episode, the Forrest Gump of Hollywood. Many people know him as the trainer to many Wrestling superstars like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Sheamus, and more, as well as for being one of the owners and operators of Deadboys Fitness along with the aforementioned Seth Rollins. Others might know him as my former co-host at our old job. Others still might know him as a member of the Jeopardy Clue Crew. Or maybe the person that connected two of wrestling's most legendary personalities diue to his work on various movies. Josh has done it all. I ask him a million questions about all of the stuff he's done and his interests and the like. Yeah, you get it. You've heard the show. Give him a follow on the socials (@joshygallegos) and hey, head on over to patreon.com/jeffmay and enjoy some Patreon-exclusive content you perfect, beautiful babies!

Aug 08, 202301:03:07
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 59: Adam Tod Brown Part Deux

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 59: Adam Tod Brown Part Deux

OK look: Adam Tod Brown is pretty much my bestest friend in the whole world. I've been podcasting with him for 10 years on shows like You Don't Even Like This Show (formerly Unpops), You Don't Even Like Sports, and our trading card show You Don't Even Like Sports Cards, but today I drop a bombshell that I never told him before. On top of that, we've got a TON to talk about with the shifts he's recently made professionally. I'm not gonna lie, a LOT has happened in the 2 years since he last appeared on the show, and I'm stoked to bring him back as my FIRST return guest.
Make sure you're following Adam and listen to all the great shows on the You Don't Even Like Podcasts network. And hey, head over to Patreon.com/jeffmay to enjoy early access to uncensored episodes and Patreon exclusive content!

Jul 25, 202301:22:39
Nerd! An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Nerd! An American Tail: Fievel Goes West


Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 12th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff join up with comedian/podcaster/author Kym Kral (Kral Space, Ugh Fine!, Confessions of a Recovering Party Girl) continue their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with Fievel Goes West, the 4-years too late, officially retconned sequel to the Don Bluth classic smash hit An American Tail. There's a lot to unpack about this complete left-turn of a movie, so let's avoid some cats, downgrade our fast food sponsorship, and cannibalize our creative vision as we dive deep into An American Tail: Fievel Goes West!

And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and Kym (@KymKral) on the socials and have a nerdy day!

Jul 20, 202302:05:25
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 58: Jeff Haidaczuk of Rucking Fotten

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 58: Jeff Haidaczuk of Rucking Fotten

It's a big ol' Jeff Party as I'm joined by super cool friend Jeff Haidaczuk of Rucking Fotten. Sure, you might not know Jeff by name, but chances are he's been involved with something nerdy that you think rules. Come on and listen to us talk about goofing around at Cons, his work with the amazing clothing brand Rucking Fotten (seriously, go check em out if you haven't already) and so much more!
Then go follow Jeff and RF on the socials (@xvivahatex, @ruckingfotten) and have a Rucking Fadical day!

Jul 11, 202301:05:54
Jeff Has Cool Friends 57: Tom Reimann

Jeff Has Cool Friends 57: Tom Reimann

Tom Reimann is not just one of my Cool Friends; he's one of my bestest friends and also my cohost on Tom and Jeff Watch Batman. CROSSOVER! Join us as we talk about some of our favorite TAJWB bits of the past 5 years (Holy smokes, we've been doing that show for 5 years???), the trials and tribulations of internet employment, the blast he's having at his current gig at Ranker (including Weird History AND Weird History Food) and SO much more!

Then subscribe to Gamefully Unemployed's Patreon, follow Tom and GU on the socials (@startthemachine and @gamefullyun, respectively) and hey, if you want early access to uncensored episodes, come on over to patreon.com/jeffmay for that AND SO MUCH MORE!

Jun 27, 202301:15:02
Nerd! Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Nerd! Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The 11th episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff begin their exploration into the world of insane sequels to popular films with the long-awaited, often maligned sequel to Joe Dante's smash hit Gremlins. There's a lot to unpack about this meta-foray into self-satire, so let's avoid bright lights, keep dry, and avoid eating after midnight as we dive deep into Gremlins 2: The New Batch!

And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day!

Jun 22, 202302:00:56
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 56: Aaron Wood

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 56: Aaron Wood

My Cool Friend Aaron Wood and I go back...jeez, a REALLY long time. When we first met, he was slinging his indie comic and trying to survive the nightmarish waters of being a freelance artist. We've shared so many memories together. This dude even came to my school for Career Day back when I was a teacher. I caught Urban Outfitters "accidentally" scamming him. He's surprised me by showing up in my audience. (Seriously, we have a weird-ass history.) He currently designs game stuff and makes incredible works of propaganda and travel art, hitting the convention circuit making cool money and even cooler friends! So enjoy the show, follow @AaronWoodDesigns on Instagram and hey, go visit him at a con, or his Etsy store (/Justonescarf) and buy some art!

Jun 13, 202301:17:32
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 55: Emily Winter

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 55: Emily Winter

My Cool Friend, the amazing Emily Winter, does so much cool stuff! She wrote a cool book (One Day Smarter), runs several amazing live comedy shows (Staff Picks, One Liner Madness), play comedian softball with me, and writes for Nickelodeon (That Girl Lay Lay). Oh hey, that means she's a member of the WGA. GUESS WHAT WE'RE GONNA TALK ABOUT!!! A lot, actually. Not just the strike. But we TOTALLY talk about the strike. Emily's been on NPR, the Today Show, and now she got that brass ring by appearing on her own episode of Jeff Has Cool Friends!
Enjoy the show, and HEY, gofollow Emily on social media (@EmilyMcWinter)!

May 23, 202301:16:12
Nerd! Pokemon Trading Card Game

Nerd! Pokemon Trading Card Game

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The tenth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff joined by the amazing Elise Golgowski as they continue their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Pokemon Trading Card Game. There's a lot to unpack about the dominant phenomenon of the card gaming world, so let's abandon our families, hit the local gym, and catch 'em all as we dive deep into the Pokemon Trading Card Game!And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and Elise (@TheBigGolgowski) on the socials and have a nerdy day!

May 18, 202301:41:12
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 54: Dallas McLaughlin

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 54: Dallas McLaughlin

My Cool Friend Dallas McLaughlin does so much cool stuff! Not only is he a comedian and musician from San Diego, but he also wrote on the pilots for both Yo Gabba Gabba! AND The Aquabats! Super Show! (SO MANY EXCLAMATION POINTS) He's ALSO got a new album coming out called I Didn't Start the Fire (and Other Lies) that you should check out ASAP! Honestly, this episode is such a blast and the recording went by so quickly that I had no idea we went so long until we wrapped!

I hope you enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it, go follow Dallas on the socials (Tw: @dallas_mc, IG @dallassmclaughlin) and head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for access to early episodes with bonus content, exclusive shows, and more!

May 09, 202301:16:23
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 53: Iva-Marie Palmer

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 53: Iva-Marie Palmer

We have an official JHCF First, as author Iva-Marie Palmer is the first guest of the show to punch me in the face (citation needed)! When she's not mercilessly beating me, Iva is a YA Fiction author who's written such books as Gimme Everything You Got, The End of the World As We Know It, and Gabby Garcia's Ultimate Playbook. I am fascinated by her, her career, her incredibly funny tweets, her obsession with basketball, and her upcoming book The Jules Verne Prophecy with David Schwarz.

Editor's note: She was VERY nervous about doing the show and sounding weird, so make sure you hit her up on Twitter at @ivamarie and tell her she was great, because, you know, she was great. And please hit up patreon.com/jeffmay to enjoy the Patreon-exclusive bonus content where we do a fun little thing, as well as early access to uncensored episodes!


Apr 25, 202301:15:14
Nerd! Magic: The Gathering

Nerd! Magic: The Gathering

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. The ninth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff joined by the incredible Brian Foster as they continue their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Magic: The Gathering. There's a lot to unpack about the granddaddy of the card gaming world, so let's tap some lands, summon a podcast enchantment, and break out our Power Nine as we dive deep into Magic: the Gathering!

And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) Jeff (@heytherejeffro) and Brian (@BoxScoreBrian) on the socials and have a nerdy day!

Apr 20, 202301:45:24
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 52: Daniel Archambeault-May

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 52: Daniel Archambeault-May

My next Cool Friend is actually my longest running Cool Friend. There aren't many people on the planet that I can say I've known for 40 years, but my friend and foster brother Dann passes the litmus test. We've been through so much together, and I figured it would be really cool to start the new "season" of Jeff Has Cool Friends with my oldest Cool Friend. It doesn't hurt that he's essentially been curating, compiling, and uplaoding thousands of hours of classic wrestling footage for Ultimate Classic Wrestling, a channel available on Roku and Amazon Fire, as well as more spots down the line. So enjoy our conversation (including the numerous attempts not to fall into inside-jokes and In Living Color references) and go download the Ultimate Classic Wrestling channel on your Roku of Fire Stick!

Apr 11, 202301:24:47
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 51: Ian Jacoby of Nudge Magazine
Mar 28, 202301:57:59
Nerd! Star Wars Customizable Card Game

Nerd! Star Wars Customizable Card Game

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive, all nerd. The eighth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff begin their foray into the world of collectible card games with the Star Wars CCG (Jeff's personal favorite and primary hobby from 1996-2002). There's a lot to unpack about this confusingly canceled juggernaut of the card gaming world, so let's activate force, deploy headphones, and intitiate listening as we dive deep into the Star Wars Customizable Card Game!

And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day!

Mar 16, 202301:59:36
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 50: Nicolas Cowan

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 50: Nicolas Cowan

KWANTSU DUDES! My Cool Friend Nic Cowan is an artist, puppeteer, vinyl collector, and oh yeah, he was one of the main characters of the 1993 cult classic SURF NINJAS! You'll be surprised to know that we talk about all of this. Like, even writing a quick synopsis seems futile on this one, and I'm SO PUMPED ABOUT IT! So listen up and go follow @undeadguy on Instagram because his stuff is so cool!

Mar 14, 202301:42:43
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 49: Laurie Kilmartin

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 49: Laurie Kilmartin

My next Cool Friend Laurie Kilmartin is one of my favorite comedians on the planet. The author of two killer books (Shitty Mom and Dead People Suck) and Co-host of the Jackie and Laurie Show, Laurie was a writer for Conan (the tv host, not the barbarian) for like, a decade! Her latest album Corset is amazing (so go donwload it!) and she's simply the best!
So listen up, go follow @anylaurie16 on the socials, and have a great day!

Feb 28, 202301:13:53
Nerd! The Tick (Comic)

Nerd! The Tick (Comic)

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The seventh episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff take a moment to do a one-shot study of Ben Edlund's original The Tick comic book. There's a lot to unpack about this indie comics darling, so let's get some sidekicks, satirize some classic comic tropes, and go sane in a crazy world as we dive right into The Tick comics! SPOON!

Feb 16, 202302:02:06
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 48: Anna Valenzuela

Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 48: Anna Valenzuela

My incredibly Cool Friend Anna Valenzuela sat down with me to talk about a lot of cool stuff! We discuss standup, her black belt in karate, 2 decades of sobriety, appearances on Roast Battle, touring, and obviously much, much more. Anna and I have been buds for quite some time and I'm so glad I got to sit down with her to learn more about my wonderful friend! So listen up and follow @AnnaVisFunny on the socials ASAP!

Feb 14, 202301:40:16
Jeff Has Cool Friends Episode 47: Chogrin
Jan 31, 202301:39:31
Nerd! Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Nerd! Ewoks: The Battle for Endor

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep The sixth episode of NERD! has Dre and Jeff continue their season of TV Specials with Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. There's a lot to unpack about this Star Wars "classic", so let's ride some Blurrgs, build some terrifying animatronic costumes, and hang glide-battle a clay dragon as we dive right into Ewoks: The Battle for Endor!

And don't forget to follow Dre (@nerdnumbers) and Jeff (@heytherejeffro) on the socials and have a nerdy day!

Jan 19, 202301:47:43
Jeff Has Cool Friend Episode 46: Zeb Wells

Jeff Has Cool Friend Episode 46: Zeb Wells

I've been wanting to do this episode for YEARS and I'm so stoked to have writer/producer Zeb Wells on the show. If you're a comics person, he's currently writing Amazing Spider-Man! If you're a TV person, he wrote on She Hulk and the upcoming Marvel Zombies! If you're a movie person, he was a writer for the upcoming The Marvels flick! Star Wars? He wrote on the Robot Chicken SW episodes!
Whatever you like, this is one of the most fun episodes I've ever recorded. We talk about everything. Like, everything. Which explains why it's so friggin long!

So listen up, follow Zeb on social media, watch/read his stuff, and if you want to hear more, head on over to patreon.com/jeffmay for bonus content, as well as early access to uncensored episodes and Patreon-exclusive content!

Jan 17, 202301:42:22