The Cherry Spitz Podcast

Ep. 107- Twenty Inches Away

cherryspitz — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:26:25 +0000

Cherry Spitz’s oldest boy meets up with its youngest geezer. Matt sits down with Lars at D-House Studio to reminisce about the “patient zero” of the Cherry Spitz Podcast in which they created haphazardly one lazy afternoon. Matt also gets gushy on how good comedy is right now while Lars cranks on about his work woes. Plus, another dramatic reading from Lars’ Drama 1 archives.

Ep. 106: In Her Endo

cherryspitz — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:20:19 +0000

It’s a heafy episode of The Cherry Spitz Podcast as Erik goes backstage at STAGEStheater in Fullerton with Kat Shea, Daniel Conder, Cassi Jerkins, Brother Daniel and Josh Nicols. Then were whisked away back to Thundergoat Studios for some chit-chat with Matt Apodaca. There’s some gross stories and then some cents are slung on how we feel about improv.

Ep. 105: Puppet Drama & Pirate Curses

cherryspitz — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:30:24 +0000

Puppet Cheer! It’s another mobile, mish-mash episode of The Cherry Spitz Podcast! This week James & Erik chat about with Cassi Jerkins (of Puppet Mayhem), Roberto Fererras (of Ghostlight) and Michael Rosenbaum (of both Puppet Mayhem & Ghostlight!) The conversation goes many places but eventually touches upon a recent scandal that rocked the “South of LA” puppet improv scene. For context, a brief interview with Matt Apodaca and Leonard Linguini (also of Puppet Mayhem) is sandwiched in the middle.

Ep 104: Carbombzo Beans - The Spectacles Improv St. Patty’s Day Hangover

cherryspitz — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:27:49 +0000

What an annoyingly long title this week. The content however, hoooooo boy! You’re in for a treat as Erik wrangles in appearances from most of Spitz members along with other Spectacle Improv Players such as Alex Hererra who brings his A-Game in attempt to squash Shaun Lewin at NBA Jam. Then there’s Erik’s Ghostlight teammates Robert Ferreras and Nick Handly! What are they up to? Tony Rey and Ian Adams of Flyspace swoop on through to make an announcement and a couple of insults. There are some show dates listed at the end of the episode by a special somebody.

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Songs About Ghosts

cherryspitz — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:41:02 +0000

We’re not cancelled! Cherry Spitz is still a thing. We’ve just been busy and besieged by technical mishappery. But tonight James and Erik hunkered down to record an episode to calm the masses. We make shoddy Skype calls, think back on times spent in Las Vegas and tell the story of how Whitney Houston met Bobby Brown. Special guests include Lars Hansen (of Cherry Spitz), Mindy Kaling (of The Office) and Marc Maron (of Marc Maron). Enjoy the show! We promise we’ll be back next week.

Ep. 102: Bumbling Upward

cherryspitz — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:51:10 +0000

Erik, James and Shaun chat it up during a Livestreamed episode! The boys share some stories and take trash talk from a lone net troll named “ban.”

Ep. 101: Dare to Touch

cherryspitz — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:47:02 +0000

In this episode, Lars has another maddening encounter with CVS. Also, James wields xtreme danger in his hands. Will he become a crimefighter? Do you dare to touch? Furthermore, Amber joins the boys for tales of her torrid past.

The 100th Episode

cherryspitz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:24:01 +0000

The Cherry Spitz celebrate their 100th episode live at STAGEStheater in Fullerton, CA! Co-Producers Erik and Lars bring on each Spitz member and get down to the nitty gritty! And there’s bits! Accents with Iffy! Matt’s Sweet Tweets! Then a cold reading of some brilliant screenplays by Lars’ students! Strap on in, Sally! We’re punching through to the “Triple Digit Club”!

Puff Puff Jerk Jerk Part Deux

cherryspitz — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:04:57 +0000

New Spitzer, Shaun Lewin sits in with James and Lars over at Catbus, and the men get down to, well, man-talking. We learn of Shaun’s delicious-sounding hometown as well as how he escaped it to start up his own successful podcast- The Self-Indulgent Podcast. Also, James passively charms a belly-dancer and Lars may very well throat punch a co-worker. Climb aboard won’t you? Be sure to catch us in a few days for our 100th episode, LIVE at STAGES Theatre in Fullerton. Come on down and see us unfold steaming hot pod all over you LIVE! Check out www.cherryspitz.com for all the deets.

Mic Drop

cherryspitz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:36 +0000

Today’s episode features Erik Wargo, Amber Kellog and OC hip hop sensation Rocom! The gang tackles race movies staring white people, how Warren G let’s people know he’s Warren G and how you can basically dubstep anything.

Endsong: “Turn Me Up” by Rocom (Feat. Foster The People)

3 Weeks Later

cherryspitz — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:06 +0000

An open scene where Erik realizes he needs to see a dentist immediately.

Blaire’s 2nd Slumber Party

cherryspitz — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:21:12 +0000

The mics are hot and loaded as we listen in on another one of Blaire’s world-famous slumber parties. Kat, Amber and uh…Bernice(?) are over at her house giggling up a storm when James shows up only to discover a super special notebook.

Candytime Initiative and Other Stories

cherryspitz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:43:04 +0000

Matt and Katt skip merrily through the LA jungle to come tell tales of guffaws and giggles to a tipsy Lars and irritated James. We learn of Matt’s side-business as a tiny sleuth and Kat’s folly involving Santa Ana hipsters. Also, Lars is man pretty. Heel toe!

MICROSODE: Dr. Davey- Back Alley Doctor

cherryspitz — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:50:07 +0000

In this microsode ep- Young Davey struggles to get himself a new body and he’ll go to whatever lengths to do so, even if it means hitting up his long-time physician and some-times mob-doctor- Dr. David. But the doctor runs into some stiff competition for the young man’s business as the mysterious Croquetta enters the scene.

Bone Patrol

cherryspitz — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:44:07 +0000

Marlene, Matt, and Erik converge at Lars’ Catbus HQ to catch up on how their New Year’s are going so far. As it would seem, 2012 is turning Lars in a geezer and Erik lacks Cesar Milan powers when he needs them the most. Also, Marlene got in a car wreck and was rebuilt with sweet bread and Matt lends masterful advice for conflict resolutions.

Microsode: The Last Apple

cherryspitz — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:22:18 +0000

Matt has the last apple and will stop at nothing to make sure that it stays that way!

Spitzwrecked

cherryspitz — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:16:34 +0000

Erik has to go bail his family out of jail and leaves Ify, Matt and Kat, the youngest Cherry Spitz members, in the care of Thundertron - the studio computer. The gang goes over their Christmas loot, riffs some top ten lists and then get to the bottom of [CENSORED FOR CONTENT].

Microsode: Jimmy Brooks’ Yoga Class

cherryspitz — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:33:19 +0000

The local hipsters love everything about Jimmy Brooks’ yoga studio except for the one jerk who had to go and get throat cancer.

We’ll be back next week with a full episode. Happy New Year!

Microsode: Mr. Peppersprinkles

cherryspitz — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:14:30 +0000

Matt and James visit the creepy house down the street to get their baseball back.

Mixin’ Some Paint

cherryspitz — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:15:35 +0000

James, Erik and Matt settle down around the mics this week to talk about all kinds of stuff. Matt’s career prospects: What’s up? Can Egyptians be “African Americans”? Who joined the Scorpion Club? Plus we check in with Austin Floyd and some Spectacles players as they flee Bakersfield. Just when you think it can’t get any better-ish, Star Wars Mad Libs!!