We had Portland's own Matt Braunger in for an interview to talk about his shows at Helium Comedy Club this weekend! We discuss traveling for Xmas, comedy specials and a whole lot more. Matt is awesome, get tix to see him!

In our last show of 2017, Greg announces he is traveling to the wilds of Vancouver, WA, with his nerd herd, aka The Butterman Crew. For some reason, Greg's ideas of the world all take place between the 1980s and 1995. Also, Sarah fills everyone in on some New Year's Traditions from around the world. Thanks everyone for listening and thanks to Next Adventure!

A new marketing and branding opportunity awaits Sarah, as she has received the greatest name ever, from her Niece. Greg explores the opportunities and how to capitalize on what is sure to be an international sensation. Also, we play through some listener-submitted songs for Ball Talk. In WoC: Bad Barber; Mermaid; Tiny Clams; Taz Toupee. Ball Talk: Steelers Are Angry. We'll be at the I, Anonymous Show at Curious Comedy, presented by the Portland Mercury, on Wednesday, 1/3/18!

A bar in Bremerton and a drunk man named Joey licking a window, were among the highlights of Sarah's trip home for the holidays! Also, an ice storm causes chaos, a van slips off of the road, Greg spends the Xmas Eve with the Dally's and much more in today's recap. Thanks so much everyone!!

While it is a frequent holiday party standard, the White Elephant Gift Exchange is something that Sarah has never participated in. Greg has been a frequent 'competitor' in these and has all the advice to help you "Win Christmas". In World of Crazy: Nick Nacks; Axe Throwing; Rage Party; Hair Gimp Work; Alien Love; Nude Dining. Ball Talk: Dump Truck Pool; Predictions. Thanks everyone, have a great Holiday!!

GUEST: DAN WEBER. Dear David is an internet phenomenon that Greg has finally read. This is the kind of rabbit hole that he frequently goes down before going to sleep, including Black-eyed Children, John Titor and UFOs. We are then joined by Dan Weber! Reading The Bible With Dan will be live at Helium Comedy Club on Wednesday, featuring the story of Samson, the man who apparently killed 1000 soldiers with a donkey bone.

A stroll through a very sketchy neighborhood in Portland by Sarah, has now received an almost movie like re-imagining, by Greg. Between 'Switchblade Guy', packs of wild dogs and a chop shop, it's sure to be a number one hit. In World of Crazy: Long Noodle; Christmas Pickle. Ball Talk: Brady Belichick.

Greg saw Star Wars (NO SPOILERS) and really liked it, Sarah found an Olympic jacket at a thrift store and now wants to pretend she is an Olympian, what sport would you play, free house but you have to move it, Star Wars salads, Greg's predictions, and more - have a great weekend friends! Big thanks to NEXT ADVENTURE for their support of Funemployment Radio!

Funemployment Radio has garnered some new found internet search fame and coincidentally or not, Sarah receives an invitation to apply for a very fancy radio job. We discuss it on-air, walk through her possible 'exposes' and basically create a demo tape live on the podcast. Also, Greg is seeing Star Wars and has theater rules to cover. In WoC: Flying Car; Beef Jerky; Xmas Decorations; Cheetoes Popcorn

Thank you to NEXT ADVENTURE for their wonderful support!

The Last Jedi premieres tomorrow and Greg is excited to join the Nerd Herd and see it! Sarah, on the other hand, feels that she does not actually need to see any Star Wars movie, to know what the entire premise is about. Her synopsis is....troubling. And hilarious. 

The Disaster Artist is becoming a hit movie and Sarah reminisces about her original love of The Room. Funemployment Radio interviewed the one and only Tommy Wiseau years ago, resulting in the strangest interview ever, some incredible liners and....Tommy trying to hit Greg in the head with a football. In World of Crazy: Uber Overcharge; Christmas Eyebrows; Bazooka Arms; Ghost Love. Congrats to NEXT ADVENTURE and their new Sandy location!

Live from the 1st ever PDX Podcast Festival! It's Funemployment Radio, introduced by the one and only Kenny B. It was a wild night and we're already looking forward to the PDX Podcast Festival 2018!

GUEST: STEVE HERNANDEZ. Sarah is on her way to a fancy 'rich-person' party and may be woefully unprepared. Greg walks her through his expert tips on how to blend in, in high society. Then we are joined by Steve Hernandez! He is a fantastic comedian from LA, in town to record his first album, Sex God. The conversation is wonderful and honestly, unlike any other that we have had on this show. 

A parking attendant that Greg sees every day, thinks his name is something else. So, Johnny Goodtimes, Greg's new alternate persona has been born and he has....a very mixed past. Leather jackets and "polishing off sixers" are involved. In World of Crazy: Ren Fair; Cheese Glasses; Scrooge Squirrel. In Ball Talk: Coaches; Rhonda Rousey. NEXT ADVENTURE'S SOCK GIVEAWAY IS THIS WEEKEND!

The wonderfully entertaining and informative people behind the Twitter account @PDXAlerts have remained a mystery for many years here in Portland. They have now broken their silence, but not their anonymity, by appearing on Funemployment Radio for their first interview ever! Jiles and Jeeves explain to us the origins of the account, how it all works, what some of their favorite tweets are and how they find a balance between being serious and finding the funny in what they report. It's incredibly intriguing and all an exclusive here on Funemployment Radio. Thanks @PDXALERTS!! 

It's official, Portland now has it's own Podcast Festival! The 1st Annual Portland Podcast Festival #pdxpodfestival went down on Saturday night. We are so thankful to everyone that came. This show we discuss the behind the scenes of organizing something like this, what #itshisfault means and much more. Huge thanks to Small Town; Not Your Father's Mountain Ale; Not Your Mother's Iced Tea; Toko; Sweet Cannabis; Jayne; Guardian Games and Voodoo Dougnut for sponsoring!

With all of the incredible feedback we've been receiving for the Portland Podcast Festival, there are always going to be some naysayers. The Willamette Week in Portland seemingly went out of their way to NOT mention Greg, Sarah, or Funemployment Radio. However, our good friend Jason Lamb of Minority Retort did receive some accolades, which leads to proclaim it Jason's Podcast Festival. Big thanks to Small Town Brewery, NYF's Mountain Ale, NYM's Iced Tea, Toko, Sweet Cannabis, Jayne, Guardian Games and Voodoo Doughnut. See you all tomorrow!

As the PDX Podcast Festival gets ever closer, all the work that Greg and Sarah have put in is starting to take it's toll on their bodies. Now Sarah may have to take a drastic step after a rubber band incident. Plus a ridiculous list from Google. Big thanks to SMALL TOWN BREWERY, NYF MOUNTAIN ALE, NYM ICED TEA and TOKO STAGE PRESENTED BY JAYNE.