We are covering the all-time classic doc Grey Gardens directed by the Maysles brothers with comedian Amber Preston.
Ep 111 P IS FOR PARTY with director Frankie Peterson
- April 1, 2019
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, April Fools, Collusion, comedian, comedy, Dedicated, documentaries, documentary, documentary filmmaker, Donald Trump, filmmaker, Frankie Peterson, funny, George Chen, hilarious, On YouTube, P Is For Party, Paco Romane, Russia, Steele Dossier, Sub Mission, Sup Doc A Documentary Podcast, Sup Doc Podcast, Sup Doc The #1 Podcast About Documentaries, Sup Doc The Premier Podcast About Documentaries, The Guilders, The Pee Tape, Unstoppable, Well Actually
This Sup Doc exclusive was put together when Peterson approached us about his access to the infamous “Pee Tape” referred to in the Steele Dossier, suspiciously left out of the Mueller Report.
Ep 106 LIVE: Documentary Quiz Show w Mike Drucker, Kate Willett, Alex Falcone, Molly Sanchez
- January 21, 2019
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Alex Falcone, Cast This Doc, comedian, comedy, doc, docs, documentary, Failure To Launch, Fill In The Blank, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, funny, Game, Game Show, George Chen, Guess The Title, hilarious, informative, interview, Jim Jefferies, Kate Willett, Mike Drucker, Molly Sanchez, netflix, Paco Romane, podcast, Portlandia, quiz show, Red All Over, SF Sketchfest, SF Sketchfest 2019, Starz, Sup Doc Documentary Quiz Show, Sup Doc Podcast, The Tonight Show, True or False, Will Scovill
Our very first Sup Doc Documentary Quiz Show was amazing! Standing room only! Our esteemed guests and comedians Alex Falcone (Voted Portland’s Funniest Person), Kate Willett (Netflix, Jim Jefferies Show), Mike Drucker (The Tonight Show, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), and Molly Sanchez ( Failure to Launch, Red All Over: A Handmaid’s Tale Recap) were hilarious, smart and ready for some documentary trivia!
Ep 95 LIFE 2.0 with comedians Rana May and Shelly Paul
- August 20, 2018
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, actor, Amie Goode, Asri Falcone, Ayya Aabye, bitcoin, Bluntly Berblinge, comedian, comedy, doc, doc dorks, doc nerds, docs, documentaries, documentary, docuseries, funny, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, interview, Linden, Linden Labs, Minneapolis, netflix, pssy ctrl, Rana May, Recap, recapping reality, Second Life, Shelly Paul, Spoiling Reality, Sup Doc Podcast, Twin Cities, video games, virtual reality
Guest comedians Rana May and Shelly Paul join George to explore our online lives and the world of Second Life
Ep 92 EVIL GENIUS with comedian Chad Opitz
- July 9, 2018
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, actor, Apple Dumpling Gang, Bank Heist, Brian Wells, Chad Opitz, collar bomb, comedian, comedy, doc, doc dorks, doc nerds, docs, documentaries, documentary, docuseries, Evil Genius, funny, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, interview, MENSA, Murder, netflix, Paco Romane, pizza bomber, Recap, Sup Doc Podcast
Our guest is comedian Chad Opitz and our doc is Evil Genius a true crime series about the murder of Brian Wells often referred to as the “pizza bomber” case.
Ep 86 ZEN DIARIES OF GARRY SHANDLING with Wayne Federman
- April 30, 2018
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Arizona, Barry Shandling, comedian, comedy, director, docs, Garry Shandling, George Chen, HBO, HBODocs, hilarious, host, interview, Judd Apatow, Los Angeles, netflix, Paco Romane, podcaster, producer, Showtime, Stan Shandling, stand up, Sup Doc A Documentary Film Podcast, Sup Doc Podcast, television, The Comedy Store, The Garry Shandling Show, The Larry Sanders Show, The Tonight Show, TV pioneer, Wayne Bought A House, Wayne Federman, Will Scovill, writer
Legendary comedian Wayne Federman RETURNS to Sup Doc to talk about the HBO doc The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling. Not only was Wayne a co-producer on this doc he was a good friend of Garry’s and shared a lot about the making of this film and reflected on their long friendship.
Ep 82 20,000 DAYS ON EARTH with writer Tony Dushane
- March 4, 2018
- Tagged as: 20000 Days On Earth, A Documentary Podcast, comedian, comedy, Confessions Of A Teenage Jesus Jerk, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, Film, George Chen, hilarious, interview, Los Angeles, movies, music, Nick Cave, Paco Romane, patreon, podcast, podcaster, Sup Doc Podcast, Tony Dushane, transformative, Will Scovill
Our guest is author Tony Dushane and we talk about 20,000 Days On Earth the film that examines a day in the life of music icon Nick Cave. We get into music, religion, creativity and even writing tips from Tony, who teaches novel writing at UCLA Extension. Tony DuShane is the author and screenwriter of Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk.
Bonus Content – Netflix and ASMR with the band YACHT
- January 3, 2018
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, ASMR, comedian, comedy, documentaries, documentary, donate, funny, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, interview, Los Angeles, netflix, Paco Romane, podcast, Sup Doc, support, Swag, yacht
In this bonus content hosts Paco Romane and George Chen talked with the amazing band YACHT (Claire Evans, Jona Bechtolt) about Netflix, ASMR You can hear this great chat and others for as low as $1 a month! We also have great Sup Doc swag for all of our patreon supporters as well!
Ep 70 STOP MAKING SENSE with actor/musician Tawny Newsome
- October 8, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, actor, Actress, Bajillion Dollar Properties, Bill Hader, Bloodshot Records, comedian, comedy, Comedy Bang Bang, David Byrne, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, Documentary Now, Earwolf, Four Lost Souls, Fred Armisen, funny, George Chen, hilarious, Improviser, interview, Johnathan Demme, Jon Langford, Muscle Shoals, musician, netflix, Paco Romane, Second City, Seth Myers, Space Force, Spontaneanation, Steve Carell, Stop Making Sense, Sup Doc, Sup Doc A Documentary Film Podcast, Sup Doc A Documentary Podcast, Sup Doc Podcast, Talking Heads, Tawny Newsome, The Comedy Get Down, The Mekons, Yo Is This Racist
George and Paco visit with actress/improviser/musician Tawny Newsome to discuss her experience cosplaying STOP MAKING SENSE-era Talking Heads for Documentary Now and in a Talking Heads cover band. We talk about Second City, her projects with Jon Langford (Mekons, Skull Orchard), the WOOZ of Vacaville, and recording with the legendary Muscle Shoals Swampers!
What’s Sup October is Rocktober!
- September 25, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, comedian, comedy, Daniel Johnston, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, funny, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, interview, John Entwistle, keith moon, Kip Uhlhorn, Metallic Mayonnaise Spoon Taste, Music docs, netflix, Rocktober, Sanitary Gremlins, The Devil and Daniel Johnston, The Who, Tyler Hubby, What's Sup, Will Scovill
Sup Doc A Documentary Film Podcast What’s Sup: Rocktober Spawned A Gremlin On 0ur newest What’s Sup Paco and George meet to discuss all the important stuff in life plus our ROCKTOBER MONTH of shows!…
Ep 68 MAN VS SNAKE with comedian David Huntsberger
- September 18, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Allison Mick, comedian, David Huntsberger, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, funny, George Chen, hilarious, interview, Los Angeles, Man VS Snake, movies, Murder, netflix, Nibbler, Paco Romane, podcast, Professor Blastoff, Sup Doc Podcast, The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler, Tig Notari, Tim McVey, Will Scovill, Zach Galifianakis
Our guest is comedian David Huntsberger and our doc is Man vs Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Nibbler the inspirational and outrageous true story of one man’s quest for the highest video game score ever. The film follows players as they try to accumulate a billion points on the 1982 arcade game, Nibbler, a feat first achieved by Tim McVey in 1984.
Ep 66 FATHERLESS with comedian/actor Baron Vaughn
- August 21, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Amazon, Baron Vaughn, comedian, comedy, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, Father, Fatherless, funny, George Chen, Grace and Frankie, HBO, hilarious, interview, Los Angeles, movies, MST3k, Mystery Science Theatre 3000, netflix, New Negroes, Paco Romane, search, Sup Doc Podcast, therapy, tom servo
On Ep 66 Paco and George met up with the talented and hilarious Baron Vaughn to discuss the documentary Baron made called Fatherless. In America, one in four children grow-up in homes led by single mothers. This was the case for actor/comedian/writer Baron Vaughn (‘Grace and Frankie’) who, with the support of his mother, chose not to let a statistic define him and set out on a quest to search for the father he never knew. Baron’s journey and the revelations about his upbringing are chronicled with a flair for both the comedic and heartfelt in the new doc.
*WATCH THE TRAILER* Next Week August 21st on Sup Doc: Paco & George talk to comedian/actor Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie, Mystery Science Theater 3000, New Negroes) about his documentary Fatherless (2017, Dawn Porter)
Ep 65 BEST OF ENEMIES with comedian Allen Strickland Williams
- August 7, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Allen Strickland Williams, Best Of Enemies, comedian, convention, debates, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, funny, George Chen, Gore Vidal, hilarious, ideological opposites, interview, movies, netflix, Paco Romane, podcast, political, pundit TV, Sup Doc Podcast, William F Buckley Jr
On episode 65 we sat down with comedian Allen Strickland Williams to discuss and dissect BEST OF ENEMIES and the relationship between two colossal minds and ideological opposites William F. Buckley Jr. and Gore Vida. Their series of riveting, nationally televised debates ushered in a new era of public discourse and pundit TV.
What’s Sup: Idiot Cookbook
- July 31, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Allen Strickland Williams, Baron Vaughn, Best Of Enemies, comedian, doc, documentaries, Fatherless, funny, George Chen, hilarious, interview, Knoxville, movies, netflix, Paco Romane, patreon, podcaster, Sup Doc, Sup Doc A Documentary Podcast, Sup Doc Podcast, What', What's Sup
Paco and George go over upcoming episodes with Allen Strickland Williams (Best Of Enemies: Buckley Vs. Vidal 2015) and Baron Vaughn‘s documentary Fatherless. Other topics discussed: Knoxville scene report and Paco’s LOST WEEKEND. FYF /…
Ep 64 MUSCLE SHOALS with comedian Howard Kremer
- July 24, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Alabama, Bono, comedian, comedy, docs, documentaries, documentary, Dragon Boy Suede, Earwolf, FAME Stuidos, funny, George Chen, GuideDoc, HBO, hilarious, Howard Kremer, interview, Kuala Vilaysack, Los Angeles, movies, Murder, Muscle Shoals, music, netflix, Paco Romane, patreon, podcast, podcaster, Rolling Stones, Who Charted, Will Scovill
On episode 64 of Sup Doc hosts Paco Romane and George Chen sit down with the very talented comedian/musician Howard Kremer. They talk about the 2013 documentary Muscle Shoals celebrating Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The signature “Muscle Shoals sound” developed in songs such as “I’ll Take You There”, “Brown Sugar”, and “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Howard and the boys also discuss Public Enemy, Hip Hop Evolution, docs vs biopics, high school band names, and Jello Biafra.
What’s Sup: Jaw Bless
- July 16, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Catholic, comedian, comedy, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, Don't Break Down, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, Howard Kremer, interview, Jawbreaker, Ken Nordine, Listener Review, Los Angeles, Mommy Dead And Dearest, netflix, Nuns, Paco Romane, patreon, podcast, The Defiant Ones, The Keepers, the secret, Trailer, Vivian Maier, What's Sup, Will Scovill, word origami
Every other Monday we check in with our listeners with an even less formal talk between George and Paco catching everyone up on Doc news, comedy shows, and our upcoming episode. Speaking of which: Next week July 24th the King of Summah Howard Kremer joins us to talk about the documentary MUSCLE SHOALS (2013, dir. Greg Camalier)
Ep 63 DECLINE OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION PART II with Bret Berg
- July 10, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Alamo Draft House, Bret Berg, comedian, comedy, Decline Of Western Civilization Part 2, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, funny, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, interview, Josh Fadem, Los Angeles, metal, movies, Mozart, netflix, Paco Romane, Penelope Spheeris, podcast, Sup Doc, Sup Doc A Documentary Film Podcast, Sup Doc A Documentary Podcast, Sup Doc Podcast, Will Scovill
Hosts Paco Romane and George Chen are joined by Alamo Drafthouse LA programmer Bret Berg to discuss The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988, Penelope Spheres). As a programmer for Alamo Drafthouse’s upcoming Los Angeles location, Bret produces and hosts Alamo’s preliminary pop-up screenings in town.
What’s Sup The Decline of Podcasting
- July 3, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, Alamo Draft House, Baron Vaughn, Bret Berg, comedian, comedy, Decline Of Western Civilization, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, documentary news, funny, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, Howard Kremer, Los Angeles, movies, netflix, Paco Romane, patreon, podcast, podcaster, Sup Doc, Sup Doc A Documentary Film Podcast, Sup Doc A Documentary Podcast, Sup Doc Podcast, What's Sup, Will Scovill, Will Scoville, Youtube
Sup Doc A Documentary Film Podcast What’s Sup The Decline of Podcasting Paco and George let you know about the episodes they’ve banked with LA guests, next week’s Decline Of Western Civilization Part II: The…
Ep 62 LO AND BEHOLD with comedian Kristina Wong
- June 26, 2017
- Tagged as: A Documentary Podcast, comedian, comedy, doc, docs, documentaries, documentary, funny, George Chen, HBO, hilarious, interview, Kristina Wong, Lo and Behold, Los Angeles, movies, netflix, Paco Romane, podcast, Sup Doc, Sup Doc A Documentary Film Podcast, Sup Doc Podcast, Werner Herzog, Will Scovill
Paco and George sit down with comedian/artist Kristina Wong to discuss LO AND BEHOLD, REVERIES OF THE CONNECTED WORLD (2016). Along the way we learn about Kristina’s practice, rapping in Uganda, trolling Trump on twitter, and our relationship to technology.
