Funemployment Radio
Greg Nibler and Sarah X Dylan's Podcast. Intelligent conversations about ridiculous situations. Based out of Portland, Oregon, both are former Commercial Broadcasters, who decided to break off and do it on their own. They have been sharing their lives and amazing guests, 5 days a week, since 2009.

GUEST: JOE MACHI. Sarah has a very special new purchase from Amazon in order to "improve" her skin and she is calling it....a skin wand. Then we are joined by our friend Joe Machi! Joe is fantastic and we talk about everything from Battlestar Galactica, to a new resort we created called Garbage Island. In Ball Talk, Greg makes a prediction and we here the latest Jusuf Nurkic fan song. Thanks to WORTHY BREWING for sponsoring our wonderful Green Room!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1764.mp3
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Today Sarah called Greg out on something he has been reticent to ever admit publicly and the backlash has been HARSH. Does his stance on Prosciutto make him a pariah, or does it make him brave? In World of Crazy: Florida Doctor Jail; Shrimp Pants; Taquito Bandito. Ball Talk: Yahoo speaks to Greg; MLB Official Hot Dog. Thank you to Worthy Brewing for being the official sponsor of the FER Green Room!

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Sarah is back from the Coast with big plans on making the move. Is she ready to go full Coastie though? Greg then dishes out advice on how to handle company parties, how not to be the 'drunk' one and many other valuable lessons. In Ball Talk: Jusuf Nurkic; Las Vegas Raiders; Brother or Bordello?; Tournament of Champions.

Thanks to NEXT ADVENTURE!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1762.mp3
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Sarah is Coast-bound tomorrow and has decided to embrace her inner 70-year old and go....Antiquing. There are lots of questions to ask and strategy must be planned on how to trick other people out of buying the creepy clown dolls. In World of Crazy: Glitter; TV in Pants; Counterfeit Goods. Ball Talk: Las Vegas Raiders; Tournament of Champions. SQUATCH WATCH Idaho.

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1761.mp3
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GUESTS: RANDY SKLAR, JASON SKLAR, DANIEL VAN KIRK. Today we were joined by our friends, the Sklar Brothers who brought along Daniel Van Kirk! They are absolutely amazing and are all at Heilum Comedy Club in Portland, tonight and tomorrow. Also, a star was born last night, as Sarah X Dylan debuted as "Keytara". Big thanks to BRIDGEPORT and TULLAMORE DEW for FER Bingo Night! Also, thanks to WORTHY BREWING and our Green Room sponsorship!

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Sarah was invited to go on set to an exclusive commercial shoot today and it has gone straight to her head. Greg tries to walk her through what she'll be doing and what possible scenarios she could encounter on the set. Hint....could be the "before" in a "before and after"...  In World Of Crazy: Florida Man, Florida Woman, Hamburger fight, Hot Dog fight. FER Bingo Night is tonight at LANDMARK SALOON with BridgePort Brewing and Tullamore Dew Whiskey! Plus, the Next Adventure spring warehouse sale is this weekend!

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The FER Bingo Night is coming up and Greg has an idea for a bet! Well, a few ideas, but we have to determine what kind of a performance shall be in store for the loser. Also, we work out some more details for the potential FER Murder Mystery. Who would be the first one murdered? Greg. In World of Crazy: Bud Light spill, Hangover Heaven, Phone TP, Facial Recognition, Rap Video. Don't forget the FER Bingo Night is this Thursday with BridgePort Brewing and Tullamore Dew Whiskey! Also the NEXT ADVENTURE Spring Warehouse sale is this weekend!! 

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We had a minor technical issue with the start of today's show, but fear not, the best part was saved! We had our friend Royal in today, to talk about his trips to Disney World, his time with Greg in Las Vegas and much more! Don't forget our FER Bingo Night is March 23rd, with BridgePort Brewing and Tullamore Dew Whiskey!

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GUEST: TODD ARMSTRONG. Sarah had her cater waiter job this weekend and it was a murder mystery, what being an outside witness is like and making fake cocktails, and comedian (and friend) Todd Armstrong joined us to talk about touring the country, living in Spokane and staying in a Yurt, and much more - have a great day friends! Don't forget that our Funemployment Radio Bingo Night (or "Springo", as Sarah calls it) is this Thursday, March 23rd at Landmark Saloon with BridgePort Brewing and Tullamore Dew Whiskey!

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Tis' the grandest day of all and time to bust out the worst accents ever, with some "Irish facts"! Plus, Greg has one of the most embarrassing stories of all time at the gym, to followup with yesterday's content. In World of Crazy: weed donated to Goodwill, toilet to tap beer, escorts in a video game parlor, Samantha in family mode. In Ball Talk: an update to the FER Tournament of Champions (insanity of the month before April). Don't forget FER Bingo Night is March 23rd, with BridgePort Brewery and Tullamore Dew whiskey!

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Do you need to make friends when going to the gym? If so, Greg is failing miserably at it. Also...it's kind of creepy. However, pivoting to snitch may also be the wrong way to go. In World of Crazy: Cow Candy, Popcorn Ball, Fish, Three-second rule. Ball Talk: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS. Don't forget FER Bingo Night is 3/23/17 with BRIDGEPORT and TULLAMORE DEW!

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Greg decides grow his vocabulary by bringing Olde English insults! All the Gammerstangs will love it! Also, the bots have discovered Sarah's Twitter account and it's a very exciting day. But...did someone pay for them? In World of Crazy: Lego Tape; Town for sale; Tight Pants; Ranch Fountain. In Ball Talk: Feast Mode; Russian Ban; Tournament of Champions

Big thank you to BridgePort Brewing, Worthy Brewing, Tullamore Dew and Next Adventure!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1753.mp3
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Today is Pi Day and Sarah is VERY excited! Of course this leads to Pie discussions and what exactly constitutes a "pie". Greg has some rules to go along with it. Then we are joined by Super Secret Guest Aaron Duran of Geek In The City, to talk about our time at the Escape Room last night! In Ball Talk: a rundown of how the TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS will work! Big thank you to Worthy Brewing for being the amazing sponsors of our Green Room!

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GUESTS: RYAN BRENTLEY from NINKASI and KIELEN KING. Today is a super show with Kielen King on the first half celebrating his Birthday! Greg and Sarah are going to an Escape Room tonight and where everyone is encouraged to dress in an Indiana Jones theme. Ryan Brentley (the future mayor of Portland) is here from Ninkasi talking about awesome beer and giving away tickets to their Pacific Rain Launch Party!

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Greg went on an audition an received some instruction that he wasn't used to. How did he handle it? Probably poorly. In World of Crazy: Daily Mail Correction; Eugene Dogs; Wayne's World Cars; Don't Punch The Fish Tank; Bastion; Chafing Theft. Ball Talk: Bosnian Beast; Funemployment Radio Tournament Of Champions. Don't forget the Funemployment Radio Bingo Night is March 23rd at Landmark Saloon with BridgePort Brewing and Tullamore Dew whiskey.

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GUEST: BILLY WAYNE DAVIS. Sarah has revealed more evidence that Greg may be correct about his Wallman theory at her apartment complex! In addition, we're joined by our friend Billy Wayne Davis! He weighs in on his theories, we talk about his album/vinyl, going on Conan and so much more. Billy is incredibly funny and is at Dante's tonight!

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Twitter has become a bit of an obsession for Greg and it culminated in an issue on Saturday. He dispenses the knowledge he has garnered from it and how not to "sleep tweet". Also, you are only 4 degrees of separation from a certain thing on Twitter. Sarah also watched a movie called Two Lovers and A Bear. In World of Crazy: Voodoo Doll, Friar Mustache, Chrome Nope, 6 Tons of Magazines. Ball Talk: Portland Coyotes. Dirk.

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GUEST: SEAN JORDAN and MILAN PATEL. In true conspiracy theory fashion, Greg is convinced that "Hollywood" is stealing his show idea about the Meddling Time Traveler. Discrepancies soon appear, this thing may needed a bigger workshop. Then L.A.'s Sean S Jordan and Milan Patel join us! Sean is in town for his show at The Secret Society on 3/8/17. We discuss LA, Fred Meyer (for some reason), "accidentally" taking things, not remembering someone's name and so much more!

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Sarah has determined that Greg is in need of a....rebranding. Due to his addiction to Sparkly Water among other things, she attempts to help him come up with a new style. In World of Crazy: Taco Bell; Pregnant Giraffe; Beer Can Trail; Iceberg Water; Norwegian Accents. Ball Talk: Money Burn; ESPN; Do It; San Diego; Jordan "The Ceiling is the Roof:.

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1746.mp3
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Sarah was in an episode of Portlandia last night and her head looked enormous (this is Sarah typing this, by the way) :) , getting full of yourself and having a scene that doesn't make it, the most awkward time ever, chicken-assaulting Vegan, Oreo Peeps (ew), i.Con is something that nobody should want, and Dr. Science pays us a visit! Have a great weekend everyone!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1745.mp3
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Sarah has a problem with her Twitter account. The problem is that Greg has a lot more than she does (by no means of his own) and so device is dispensed on how to curb it. Major trending topics: Ramen noodles and cheese. In WOC: Fake Nickleback, Harry Potter Cupboard, German Sausage Fight (Mein Wurst), Adulting 101. Ball Talk: 11 Year Old Agent, Tournament of Champions. Big thanks to NEXT ADVENTURE!

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1744.mp3
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GUEST: WENDY WEISS. Sarah has a big problem on her hands with a new development at her apartment complex. She may have accidentally made.....friends! Then our friend Wendy Weiss joins us! We discuss her comedy, apartment living and a ton of other things. Her show is at Bossanova Ballroom on March 5th! Finally in World of Crazy: Pizza Shoes, Fake Nurse, Barcelona.

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1743.mp3
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GUESTS: JACKIE KASHIAN; AARON DURAN. Living a Black Mirror episode is how Greg describes the horror of leaving his cell phone at home. Then we speak to Jackie Kashian! Her new album I Am Not The Hero Of This Story is out this week. Plus she fills us in on Iguanas. Then we are joined by our super-secret guest, Aaron Duran! Aaron and Sarah relive the early Four Loko and Mickey's days of FER, plus...it was Aaron's birthday yesterday! Also an awesome gift for Basic Greg.

Direct download: FunemploymentRadioEpisode1742.mp3
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