Isn't That Special

Come celebate the inescapable march to the grave with a special birthday episode of your favourite podcast! We have an in-studio party catered with restaurant leftovers and a bit of a chat about buying food from the boot (or 'trunk') of a car in the supermarket car park (or 'parking lot') before reviewing Fred Armisen's comedy special Standup For Drummers. You can watch the actual special on Netflix or on your illegal firestick : Standup for Drummers .You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

We're back with the laaaadies for Kate Berlant's 2019 offering Cinnamon In The Wind. Nice title! Forgotten what the advert for Big Red chewing gum sounds like? - no problem, we'll sing it for you! Ever been to the Amsterdam red light district? - no problem we'll describe it for you! You can watch the actual special on Hulu: Cinnamon In The Wind .You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

This week we review comedy megastar Tom Segura in his 2016 special Mostly Stories. But of course first you'll want to hear the scintiallating discussion of the Oh Brother Where Are Thou? movie soundtrack (again), a riveting anecdote about escorting Ani DeFranco to her tour bus and a quick vox pop on swimwear styles. You can see the special on Netflix: Mostly Stories .You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

Once again we jump into our time machine and go back to the 80s. This time it's to review the seminal Eddie Murphy concert movie Raw. The episode starts with a ramble through World Cup disappointment, Flea Market disappointment and movie sequel disappointment that we hope doesn't leave you feeling disappointed. Pffffffff. You can get the movie to rent or own at your local Blockbuster: Raw .You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

Our second episode of Season 3 starts with discussions of how to fix a record player, how to make homemade cocktail cherries and a celebration of our burgeoning international fan base. All this and less before knuckling down to a review of another Chicago alumni comedian with the 2025 special Night Owl by Liza Treyger. You can catch the special on Netflix: Night Owl . You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

We kick Season 3 off with a famous prodigy of the Chicago comedy scene and Pete Holmes' offering Silly Silly Fun Boy. Of course we wend our way towards the actual review with initial discussions on painkillers, having a full life and a special call in interview with America's top pyrographer (that's a wood burning artist in laymans terms)! You can catch the special on Youtube: Silly Silly Fun Boy. You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

Are you a BIG fan of the show? Seems unlikely, but if you are you'll enjoy this recap of Season 2 and the cut and thrust of the team trying to gain concensus of which specials were the best and worst of our sophomore slump review season! No need to watch anything before this episode so that's a blessing at least! Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

After bouncing around the exciting topics of movie marketing strategies, coping with depression and clown paintings we knuckle down to reviewing the 2002 offering Live At The El Rey by comedic guitar maestro Stephen Lynch. We offer up some takes hotter than a July afternoon in Chicago and you can add yours too by watching it for free on Youtube: Live At The El Rey. You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

We pare it back to a more manageable one hour show this week with opening discussions on Fleetwood Mac, kayaks, camping trips and what constitutes a healthy sugar intake.For our special we cover one of the first ever recorded at The Lincoln Lodge with Dina Hashem's Dark Little Whispers! Watch the special for free on Amazon! (At least I think it's free - it's hard to tell if it's part of Prime or not): Dark Little Whispers You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

There's no avoiding this so we're going to come right out and say it: This episode reviewing Kumail Nanjiani's special Night Thoughts is 2 hours long. And if you think that is painful to listen to imagine how awful it was recording it! A very long preamble and a 'dishing of the T' as 'the youth' like to say is no excuse. Is 2 hours too long? Only you can decide: Available on Hulu only (yeah, we know) - Night Thoughts . You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

This week's important discussion covers sports in Las Vegas, sandwiches at White Sox games and Swedish culture. For our comedy special we review what is considered, by many, the yardstick by which all other comedy specials are measured: Richard Pryor, live in Concert (1979). Ooooh! I wonder what they'll say about it? It's a bugger to find but is available to watch for free on Daily Motion: Richard Pryor Live in Concert. You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

A mercifully shorter episode than of late covers how to fry potatoes, how to play Wordle competitively, how to hand out flyers at an El station and yes, an actual review of a comedy special. This week it's the debut Netflix offering of Ms. Pat : Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?. Borrow your parents password and watch it on Netflix: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

Another frenetic episode featuring discussions of alternative medicine, citizens arrests and Star Wars and an interesting yet failed attempt to have two simultaneous listener call ins!. All this and a cursory review of Patton Oswalt's 2020 special I Love Everything. The trust fund kids amongst you can find the special on Netflix: I love Everything. You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

The record for episode length is smashed for the third week in a row with a mind-numbing almost 2 hour episode featuring such scintillating topics as illegal bathroom drinking, teenage earring indiscretions and mattresses guaranteed to pique your interest!. A lively discussion on all aspects of Indian culture precedes a review of Zarna Garg's 2025 special Practical People Win. The wealthy amongst you can find the special on Hulu: Practical People Win. You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

This week we are deluged with food related chatter while also chomping our way through some listener feedback. For the second week in a row we set a new episode length record. Groan. The business at hand though is a review of Lodge favourite Megan Gailey's latest special Live From My Driveway. Find it on Youtube: Live From My Driveway . You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

Our very first listener call in precedes a recap of Spanish travels, local empanada tasting and a plan for smuggling hotdogs into Wrigley field! We also set another pain endurance test with a new longest episode ever. All this and a cursory review of Steph Tolev's latest special Filth Queen. Find it on Netflix: Filth Queen You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

A huge preview of an upcoming holiday in Spain and we critique electrical work being carried out while recording live in another technical first with one of the hosts calling in by phone! All this and a clinical review of Jerry Seinfeld's 90's comedy touchstone I'm Telling You For The Last Time . Find it on Youtube: I'm Telling You For The Last Time . You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

Recorded on April 15th so we naturally turn our thoughts to tax returns while also recapping our failed team bonding trip to a Blackhawks game. We won't post spoilers but...this episode contains a MAJOR technical innovation for the Podcast! All that as a prelude to reviewing the 2019 offering Can I Touch It by Whitney Cummings. Find it on Netflix: Can I touch It . You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

Finally, FINALLY we get to the topics of Toblerones, custom clock making and MC Hammer . The comedy special at hand on this week's show is Ari Shaffir's 2022 offering Jew. Find it on Youtube: Jew You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

In no particular order of importance 'the T' is dished as 'the kids' say on the great Home Depot/Menards debate, Lou Bega and his Mambo Number 5 and the upcoming rituals of Easter . Eventually we get around to reviewing Bill Burr's breakout 2010 offering Let It Go. Available now on Youtube: Let It Go. You should watch it before listening to the review. Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos . Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.