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Actor Tommy Thurston joins the pod to discuss the always thrilling Betty Buckley singing an iconic song.  We talk about our favorite versions of the song, the mega musical and how special acting a song truly is. Plus, as always, we have our gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week:  PAWS Chicago Check out their website:  www.pawschicago.org Follow the podcast on Instagram:  anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor of the stage and television screen Patrick Byrnes joins the pod to discuss the year 2019 in the life of forever beauty Jennifer Lopez.  We discuss Hustlers, the Super Bowl and the future of this iconic celebrity queen. Plus, as always, we have our gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Latinos Progresando Check out their website: https://latinospro.org/ Follow Missy on Instagram: patrickbyrneschicago Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor, beltress and super funny lady Missy Aguilar joins the pod to talk about the always reliable side of all food, FRIES!  We discuss the emotional connection to food and the proper fry to sauce ratio!  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week:  Aids Run & Walk Chicago (Team Option Up!) Check out their website: https://www.classy.org/team/357502 Follow Missy on Instagram: missyaguilar Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor, Comedian and all around funny gal Veronica Garza joins the pod to talk about the HBO Gen-Z drama series Euphoria.  We discuss the intense storylines, incredible fashion and Zendaya, Zendaya, Zendaya!  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Stop AAPI Hate Check out their website: https://stopaapihate.org/ Follow Veronica on Instagram: veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Follow Veronica on TikTok: @myfoofy Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor Jason Richards joins the pod to talk about the much beloved and polarizing film Hook.  We discuss the magical cast and how nostalgia goggles blind your critical eye.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week:  Give Kids the World Check out their website:  https://www.gktw.org/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor, Comedian, Journalist and Podcaster Joseph “Joey” Galizia joins the pod to talk about an iconic episode of the FX series Atlanta.  We discuss the cinematic approach to the episode and the universality of Donald Glover’s work.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Asians Advancing Justice Atlanta Check out their website:  https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org/ Check out Joey’s writing at  https://wrestling-edge.com/ Check out Joey’s podcast: Cinematic Explorers Club Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor and Podcaster Patrick Fincutter joins the pod to talk about the “gone too soon” sitcom Happy Endings.  We discuss the top five episodes and figure out if we’re a Jane or not.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Felines & Canines Check out their website: https://www.felinescanines.org/ Check out Patrick on Instagram: trick_fin Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

While we are on hiatus over at An Absolute Gag studios, we have a special gift!  We are giving you the first of two episodes of the amazing The D Word Podcast who were guests on our Halloween episode.  Here's a taste of their podcast and we encourage you to subscribe to them immediately!Subscribe:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-d-word/id1508221394

While we are on hiatus over at An Absolute Gag studios, we have a special gift!  We are giving you the first of two episodes of the amazing The D Word Podcast who were guests on our Halloween episode.  Here's a taste of their podcast and we encourage you to subscribe to them immediately!Subscribe:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-d-word/id1508221394

Actor and Drag Performer Connor Konz joins the pod to talk about the Star Wars ripoff Starcrash in this mega episode!  We discuss why we love bad movies and what it’s like to be a contestant on a reality show as a teenager.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Chicago Black Drag Council Check out their website: https://www.chicagoblackdragcouncil.org/ Check out Connor  on Instagram: connorkonz Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor Nick Druzbanski joins the pod to talk about the incredible work of Riz Ahmed in the film Sound of Metal.  We discuss having your passion taken away and Riz’s amazing back muscles.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Getting Grown Collective Check out their website: https://www.gettinggrowncollective.com/ Check out The Bare-Naked Pole on Instagram: @thebarenakedpole Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor Caitlyn Cerza joins the pod to revel in the glory that is Fergie’s National Anthem.  We discuss singing it before events and why do we do it anyway?  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Brave Space Alliance Check out their website: https://www.bravespacealliance.org/ Check out Caitlyn on Instagram: kiki_cerza Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Filmmaker and screenwriter Marissa Lessman joins the pod to discuss the intense film Promising Young Woman.  We discuss female led/female directed stories and the impact of perspectives in film.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! ***This episode contains spoilers starting a 1:16:00 mark of the episode.*** Charity Focus of the Week: The Gotham Check out their website: https://thegotham.org/ Check out BBF Productions: https://www.bbfprods.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor Jacquelyne Jones  joins the pod to chat about one of our favorite Housewives of New York.  We discuss Leah bringing new life to the franchise and changing where these shows are going.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Aids Foundation Chicago Check out their website: https://www.aidschicago.org/ Follow Jacquelyne on Instagram: jacquelynejones Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor and TikTok star Jordan Scott Taylor joins the pod to discuss the brilliance of icon Jennifer Coolidge and her amazing career.  We discuss her queer icon status and how much she means to so many different generations.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Global Giving Coronavirus Relief Fund Check out their website:  https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/coronavirus-relief-fund/ Follow Jordan on Instagram: jordntaylorinsta Follow Jordan on TikTok: jordntaylor Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Comedian, Actor and Improviser Molly Jones joins the podcast to break down monumental award show gags.  We bring back our Gag Roulette and ask each other who are we wearing.  And, as always, we have gags of the week! Charity Focus of the Week: Black Girls Code Check out their website: https://www.blackgirlscode.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

The first episode of An Absolute Gag spinoff, Gag Reports NOW is a breakdown of a pop culture event that must immediately be addressed.  In the first episode, actor Tyler Anthony Smith returns to discuss the Netflix film "The Prom".  We talk about what worked and what absolutely did not work.Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Happy Holidays, Joans!  Let's all celebrate and don our gay apparel!  We are joined by some of our favorite Joans from episodes past to share with us their letters to Santa asking for the pop culture they want in 2021.  It's a song and dance spectacular that's absolutely gaggy!Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor/Musician Molly LeCaptain joins the pod to talk about a star making performance on MTV.  We discuss our love of the VMAs and try to answer what is computer science.  And as always, we have our Gags of the Week!Charity Focus of the Week: Chicago Street Medicine Check out their website:  https://www.chicagostreetmedicine.org/ Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag

Actor Michael Jones joins the pod to mark out about the guiltiest pleasure of professional wrestling and a career defining moment.  We discuss representation and how wrestling is "real".  And as always, we have our Gags of the Week!Charity Focus of the Week: Connor's Cure Check out their website: https://www.v.org/connor/ Check out Mike on YouTube at WhoMikeJones21 Follow the podcast on Instagram: anabsolutegagpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @AnAbsoluteGag