About this episode

Jason takes over the podcast to discuss Circus Island and interviews Justin Halpern about his new mystery novel.

Discord beware—it's a Jason takeover! Paul's away, which means Jason reluctantly takes the mic and responds to all your Contexts & Opinions (formerly Corrections & Omissions) on our Circus Island episode, including a call from a performer in the movie. Then, writer/producer Justin Halpern (Abbot Elementary, Harley Quinn) chats with Paul and Jason about his hilarious new mystery novel Get Lost, why you'll never see Batman go down on Catwoman on the Harley Quinn TV show, the origins of $#*! My Dad Says, and much more. Plus, Jason announces the first movie we'll be covering for our EXTREME SUMMER series before introducing a mysterious brand-new segment. JASON'S SUMMER PLAYLIST: Rala-Bucho by Antonio Carlos & Jocafi World of Trouble by The Montvales Love of the Song by Jobi Riccio Remenanuèch by Cocanha Tau Special by The Movers I Just Want To Talk To You by Charles Brown & Sleepy Creek T'chuba T'chiba by Dulce Neves Get It Up For Love by Ned Doheny Spring Theme by Fabiano do Nascimento & Vittor Santos e Orquestra Ālibek'agnimi by Tilaye Gebre & Dahlak Band JUSTIN, PAUL, & JASON'S RECS: Predator: Killer of Killers The Dark Wizard Free Solo The Alpinist Lorne Angel Down by Daniel…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Mantzoukas

Guest: Justin Halpern

Topics covered

• podcast takeover
• mystery novel
• film discussion
• comedy
• summer playlist
• entertainment recommendations

Keywords

• Circus Island
• Justin Halpern
• Get Lost
• Harley Quinn
• summer playlist
• podcast takeover

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Get Lost, Abbot Elementary, Harley Quinn, $#*! My Dad Says, Predator: Killer of Killers, The Dark Wizard, Free Solo, The Alpinist

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