Empathy at the Apocalypse
@empathyapocalypse.bsky.social
Two middle-aged dudes (Andy and Josh) trying their best in a broken world. New episodes every whenever-the-hell.
This week, we dive head-first into the Boyniverse and talk with @fishboy.bsky.social (aka Fishboy) to talk about music, storytelling, and abysmal Oreo creations.
Episode 16 - Poutine Bullies with Eric Edward (AKA Fishboy)
Eric Edward Fishboy (AKA Fishboy) joins Josh and Andy to talk about indie rock brackets. Also, Josh tours a coal mine, Eric designs a haunted house out of Magna-Tiles, Eric Carle books, Eric talks abo...
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The amount of stuff we talk about on this podcast is outrageous frankly.
Empathy at the Apocalypse@empathyapocalypse.bsky.social · 3mo agoLet the cream rise to the top! This month we have the awesome Colette Arrand on to discuss about wrestling, movies, and a surprising amount of Smashing Pumpkins talk.
A new ep of Empathy at the Apocalypse is up! Josh & I host Colette Arrand! Lots of movie talk, lots of wrestling talk, lots of fellowship! Listen wherever you get your shows or at Apple Podcasts via the link below. @sweatycyborg.bsky.social @colettearrand.bsky.social @empathyapocalypse.bsky.social
Episode 15 - Bob Dylan's Patreon Account with Colette Arrand
Podcast Episode · Empathy At The Apocalypse · July 14 · 2h 1m
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Let the cream rise to the top! This month we have the awesome Colette Arrand on to discuss about wrestling, movies, and a surprising amount of Smashing Pumpkins talk.
Episode 15 - Bob Dylan's Patreon Account with Colette Arrand
The boys host Colette Arrand and talk with her about Letterboxd's potential sale, The Substance (2024), Backrooms (2026), Osgood Perkins, Eddington (2025), Thomas Pynchon's books and his characters' w...
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On a very special all-laughter episode of Empathy at the Apocalypse, Andy and Josh chat with their favorite forester, Mushroom Mike (The Best Show, The Minnesota Forest)! Listen to it while taking your dumb kid to see The Backrooms.
Empathy at the Apocalypse: Episode 14 - Little Wooden Cubes with Mushroom Mike
The boys host Mike from Minneapolis AKA Mushroom Mike! Andy introduces Mike and nobody can remember the name of the pod. Mike stans Brie Larson and Aubrey Plaza in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), ...
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It's Marvel, Muppets, and Mayhem this month as we talk with the host of Zach and Tavie's Marvelous Adventure podcast, Mike and Susan! SIKE! It's Zach and Tavie, dumb-dumb! Oh, wow, you are gullible. empathyattheapocalypse.libsyn.com/episode-13-l...
Empathy at the Apocalypse: Episode 13 - Licking Peanut Butter While In A Headlock with Zach Woliner and Tavie Phillips
Our guests are the hosts of Zach and Tavie's Marvelous Adventure, Zach Woliner and Tavie Phillips! Josh sleeps in, Andy and Josh tell their dog diarrhea stories, Josh talks about giving his dog too mu...
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If you’re a THE-MORE-THE-MERRIER type of person, you’re gonna like this ep. Friends join the conversation, leave the conversation…then join again. Casey Frankenstein was our guest. He’s a man of a handful of voices. Also, Bingo makes an appearance, as does Josh’s son Max. @sweatycyborg.bsky.social
Easily our most chaotic episode, but also one of our best.
Episode 12 - Jane Austurd with Casey Frankenstein (and Bingo (and also CookieJar 128))
Our guest is Casey Frankenstein! The boys talk about Josh's Garfield comic collection from 1984, Andy introduces Casey Frankenstein, Dr. Yesterday from KSLU's American Hot 4000 70s/80s Countdown makes...
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Here’s Chaki performing at the end of the Best Show 24-hour extravaganza. He brought the heat and energized the whole building.
Chaki The Funk Wizard - Live on The Best Show (Full Performance)
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Here is the best thing Weezer ever did (at least according to Josh).
Weezer - Like a Good Neighbor music video
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@slocker.bsky.social During our interview with Chaki, I mentioned Ty Segall, but I completely forgot to mention Rick Wakeman! #capedmusicians
Make sure you check out Chaki’s music at chaki.bandcamp.com .
Chaki
Chaki is a funky bass player from outer space. He has shared the stage with P-Funk, Fishbone, El Vez, Flipper and more. His stage show slaps.
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Empathy at the Apocalypse@empathyapocalypse.bsky.social · 7mo agoThis month, Chaki the Funk Wizard (@chaki.bsky.social) chats with us about the creepy James Taylor, stoner food, and about a hundred other things guaranteed to delight. You’re still here? Why aren’t you listening right now?!?
This month, Chaki the Funk Wizard (@chaki.bsky.social) chats with us about the creepy James Taylor, stoner food, and about a hundred other things guaranteed to delight. You’re still here? Why aren’t you listening right now?!?
Episode 11 - This Jeff Daniels Sandwich with Chaki the Funk Wizard
Listen, purchase, and share Chaki's music at his BandCamp page The boys talk with their guest, Chaki the Funk Wizard, about Zapp and Roger Troutman, El Vez, Rusted Root and the Pittsburgh music scene...
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Do you like puppy dogs? We have the great AP Mike, associate producer and contributor to The Best Show with Tom Scharpling, on to talk about whateverthehell. Listen to it while shoveling snow, ditches, or graves!
Empathy at the Apocalypse: Episode 10 - A Very Thin Piece of Ham with Mike Lisk
The boys host Mike Lisk (AKA AP Mike from the Best Show with Tom Scharpling)! Josh and Andy start the show talking about their parents' differing reactions to the music they were listening to whe...
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Andy & Josh talk about Xmas traditions, film, food, dogs, books and more! Two nice guys for two nice hours! Listen while you travel, wrap gifts, cook, clean or stare at your bellybutton. Find the show at Apple Podcasts via the link below or wherever you get your shows. @empathyapocalypse.bsky.social
Episode 9 - A Flag Made of Cheese
Podcast Episode · Empathy At The Apocalypse · 12/24/2025 · 1h 54m
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We were going to chill at the inn today, but guess what? NO ROOM. So we made a podcast instead. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
Empathy at the Apocalypse: Episode 9 - A Flag Made of Cheese
The boys talk about the "Christmas gift room" in your home, Josh walks away from the mic to water his dog, Andy gives his dog a ham bone, confusing comic strips, picking up a tobacco habit late i...
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Ep 415 is up! Andy drinks a soda then calls Bingo (@yourpalbingo.bsky.social) and speaks with him about the halfwayokay (@halfwayokay.bsky.social) Cursemas Marathon Show. On Rachel’s Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines (@therachel.bsky.social) looks at more hits from Rush on the rock airplay chart.
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Podcast Episode · PEOPLE ARE THE ENEMY · 12/15/2025 · 48m
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A woman framed for murder, a yuppie lawyer with a socialite fiance, and a mountain lion loose in Manhattan cause havoc in a screwball comedy that maybe needed a couple of rewrites, but ultimately is some pretty mindless fun. Episode 213 - Who’s That Girl sites.libsyn.com/398906/episo...
What the hell? A new ep on a Sunday? Yes! Ep 8 of Empathy at the Apocalypse is up! Andy & Josh talk about everything from ice cream, graphic novels & potato chips to robots & the best way to make your bed. Two nice guys for two nice hours. @joshseybert.bsky.social @empathyapocalypse.bsky.social
Episode 8 - I LOVE ROBUTS?
Podcast Episode · Empathy At The Apocalypse · 12/07/2025 · 2h 3m
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We are gonna try to get one episode in before Christmas, because you deserve it! Except for you...no...not you...the guy behind you...YEAH THAT'S RIGHT KICK ROCKS BUDDY.
OH MY GAWD BECKY, it's another episode of Empathy at the Apocalypse.
Empathy at the Apocalypse: Episode 8 - I LOVE ROBUTS?
The boys talk about what they've been up to since the last time they spoke, ambiguous endings, extreme haunted houses, William Castle, Matinee (1993), Uncle Morty hosting Mary Versus the Movies, ...
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My very funny husband/co-host/songwriting partner @zizpa.bsky.social was on this month’s Empathy at the Apocalypse, and doesn’t disappoint.
Empathy at the Apocalypse@empathyapocalypse.bsky.social · last yr.Monday's amirite? Don't even talk to me until I've had my morning cup of Empathy at the Apocalypse, with two packets of Dennis Lingg! Let the chuckle-boys fill your workweek with giggles aplenty!
Monday's amirite? Don't even talk to me until I've had my morning cup of Empathy at the Apocalypse, with two packets of Dennis Lingg! Let the chuckle-boys fill your workweek with giggles aplenty!
Empathy at the Apocalypse: Episode 7 - How Often Are You Drawing Bears? with Dennis Lingg
Dennis Lingg of the podcast Mary Versus the Movies joins Josh and Andy to talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda's Warriors musical, interviewing Tom Scharpling and calling into the Best Show, Josh confesses h...
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6 episodes in, and we have @jasonsims.bsky.social joining us to talk about biblical casual dining, draculas, and everything in between.
Empathy at the Apocalypse: Episode 6 - Lizzo, Rizzo, and the Rizzler with Jason Sims
Jason Sims joins Josh and Andy to talk about the body of Christ, the meaninglessness of podcasting, Dubai chocolate, Jason's social media footprint, the relativity of transcendence, pools, Indiana Jon...
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