The Odd Podcast with Joe Parisi

Mar 22 2024 227
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Joe Parisi explores the nooks and crannies of pop culture and the entertainment industry. He brings you a mix of odd news, facts and interviews. Join Joe and some truly interesting people from the world of film, music, tv and art. It's an exciting peak behind the curtain into some of the lesser known worlds within our own.

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125 | The Amazing Criswell

Mar 22 2024 75 mins  
Examining the bizarre and fascinating life and career of a fringe Old Hollywood celebrity known as The Amazing Criswell. Joining me is the author of the book " Fact, Fictions, and the Forbidden Predictions of the Amazing Criswell", Edwin Lee Canfield. Instagram: @joeparisivo

124 | Swingers

Feb 18 2024 102 mins  
A deep dive into the 1996 film Swingers. Joe Parisi is joined by Deena Martin Delucia, who played Christy (The Vegas Waitress).

123 | Al Leong Hollywood's Henchman

Jan 26 2024 37 mins  
Al Leong has probably been in your favorite action movie. In fact, he's probably been in half of the action movies you saw in the 80's and 90's. Join Joe Parisi and Al Leong for a fun discussion about the martial arts film genre and Al's incredible life on screen.

122 | BodySlam

Dec 17 2023 81 mins  
A deep dive on the 1986 pro-wrestling comedy "BodySlam". Join host Joe Parisi and cast member Michael Moynahan, who played "Pee Wee Hutchens" as we discuss this somewhat obscure 80s cult classic.

121 | Step By Step

Nov 10 2023 93 mins  
If you spent time watching ABC's TGIF lineup in the 90's, this episode is for you! Join Joe Parisi and guest Brian Pocrass as they take a deep dive into one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 90s.

120 | Napoleon Dynamite

Jun 02 2023 74 mins  
A deep dive into the 2004 classic Napoleon Dynamite. Join Joe Parisi and Trevor Snarr (who played "Don" in the film) for a fun look back at this highly influential movie.

119 | Bill Ripken 1989 Fleer Error Card

Sep 27 2022 62 mins  
F_ _ _ FACE! In 1989, Fleer released their annual set of baseball cards, having no idea what was about to happen and what had slipped past them. A few weeks after the cards started being sold, word started to spread that the Bill Ripken card in the set featured a very explicit phrase written on the handle of the bat he was holding in the picture. As the company scrambled to halt pr

118 | Weird Science

Aug 10 2022 86 mins  
Dissecting the 1985 John Hughes classic "Weird Science". Joining Joe Parisi is longtime Hollywood character actor Britt Leach who played the father of "Gary" (Anthony Michael Hall) in the film. Also, Rhonda Wong joins the show. Rhonda worked as a background performer in the iconic party scene at the end of the film and was in the blue kitchen!

117 | My Girl

Mar 04 2022 92 mins  
Joe Parisi is joined by Brian Pocrass for a deep dive on 1991's odd coming of age hit "My Girl".

116 | Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead

Dec 30 2021 86 mins  
Join Joe Parisi and Brian Pocrass as they dissect the 1991 cult classic Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead.