Nirvanna The Band The Show The Podcast
A show where we deep dive into every episode of Nirvanna The Band The Show in an attempt to book Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol as guests.
Episodes
18 episodes
Viceland S01E08: The Bank AKA Support Your Local Libraries
Negotiations have failed, so now we need to talk about “The Bank.” And rank our favorite episodes of Viceland season 1!Other topics include: looking tough in a library setting, the perils of sex education at Catholic school, St...
Viceland S01E07: The Buffet W/ Connor Ratliff
Happy Canada Day! Meet us at the buffet, we have something important to tell you…… it’s that our long-time dream guest Connor Ratliff is on the show! He joined us to talk about “The Buffet.” Other topics include: how to pull of...
Viceland S01E06: The Boy AKA My Chemical Rivoli
Hop in everybody, we’re going to Canada’s Wonderland! Surely nothing could go wrong. Other topics include My Chemical Romance’s chokehold on early YouTube, the nuanced history of the Kew Motor Inn, Hulk Hogan’s Make-a-Wish fabrications, and ...
Viceland S01E05: The Big Time W/ Barry Hertz!
Oh yeah, oh yeah! We made it to The Big Time, and we brought along a friend: the great Barry Hertz! Barry is a critic, writer, and long time NTB fan. We discuss the Canadian film scene, the evolution of Matt Johnson, and Toronto’s many ident...
Viceland S01E04: The Blind Side; AKA A Teenager’s Threatening Aura
Get out your devil sticks, because we’re talking about The Blind Side! Other topics include the wonders and horrors of seeing a movie in 4DX, David Blaine’s surprising teenage friend group, and the most exotic hotel in Queens. <...
Viceland S01E03: The Bean; AKA It Makes the Eggs Look Like Boobs
Put on a pot of black because it’s time to talk about “The Bean.” Come for the discussions of Adam Sandler’s cultural relevance, the surreal appeal of Honest Ed’s, and Sleepy Matt. Stay for Steve repeatedly using “infallible” incorrectly.
Viceland S01E02: The Booking; AKA Grandma Doreen is Talking About Horse Pee
Let us be Frank, it’s time to discuss episode two of Nirvanna the Band the Show “The Booking.” Other topics include: Steve’s reign of Threads terror, gay Mike Piazza AUs, and Jay McCarrol’s physical comedy skills.Email: nir...
Viceland S01E01: The Banner; AKA Matt Johnson’s Fitzcarraldo
We’ve finally made it to Viceland! We’re hanging out and talking about “The Banner.” Join us as we discuss friendship lore, character growth, and the 2023 Wonka menu from IHOP. Email: nirvannathepod@gmail.com...
A Dispatch From Mets Pride Night
We went to to Pride Night at Citi Field. The Mets lost, but Steve got to meet Mrs. Met.Email: nirvannathepod@gmail.comBluesky: @nirvannathepod.bsky.socialInstagram: @nirvannathepodV...
Mini-Episode: Let’s Gay Mets!
Steve messed up trying to take us to Viceland. We discuss our recommendations for things to enjoy while we make our way back home. See you on 7/15!Email: nirvannathepod@gmail.comBluesky: @nirvannathepod.bsky.socia...
Web Series: Odds and Ends Part 2; W/ Carson from Nirvanna the Band the Website
Web Series: Odds and Ends Part 2; AKA Mrs. Met’s Bisexual Cousin (with Carson from Nirvanna the Band the Website)This week, we finally crossed a name off the whiteboard! Carson, the creator and admin of the beloved fansite Nirv...
Web Series: Odds and Ends Part 1; AKA Tap for Extra Dog [redacted]
This week, we’re jumping into some of our favorite odds, ends, deleted scenes and more from the web series! We also discussed: plot holes in Brink! (1998), a key that unlocks New York City hidden in a burrito, things t...
Web Series: The Buena Vista Social Club/Nirvana the Band: Live at The Rivoli; AKA A Cop Can’t Be A Blues Brother
We’re off to Cuba to discuss all things “The Buena Vista Social Club.” After that, we sort of review Nirvana the Band’s live show. Much like Hot Topic, this week is all about the music (and Blues Brothers 2000).Roger Ebert’s re...
Web Series: The Band/The Rivoli; AKA Jay McCarrol, My Woman King
Like Angela Basset, we did the thing! We finished the web series! This week we cover “The Band” and “The Rivoli.” We discuss needle drops, reflections on the web series, and Ronnie Hawkins.Email: nirvannathepod@gmail.com
Web Series: The Battle of The Bands/The Burn; AKA We All Have a Crush on Marc Maron
We talk about the joy of “The Battle of The Bands.” Steve makes a public statement. We discuss Gallagher Too, Evil Dead, Cloverfield (again), and whatever we can to avoid “The Burn.”Patrick Tomasso Interview with Matt Johnson a...
Web Series: The Banned/The B-Day; AKA The Cloverfield Podcast
We stare straight into the suns that are “The Banned” and “The B-Day.” Topics include: Cloverfield, Michelle’s travel history, and our dream guests to get on the show (Werner Herzog, we know you're listening).World Cafe Intervi...
Web Series: The Break-In / The Basement; AKA Chainsaw Man in a Mets Hat
We continue our plan to win over Matt and Jay by covering two more episodes of the webseries—“The Break In” and “The Basement.” Topics include: lifelong misconceptions, desert island cannibalism, and Jay’s dad! Get Friend ...
Web Series: The Beginning / The Buzz — The Journey Begins
It’s time to initiate the plan! We’re trying to get Matt and Jay on the show and we’ll start that by covering episodes 1 & 2 of the web series. We also try to figure out what the hell we’re doing. Other topics include: Discontinued snack...