22. Getting Clowned with Marie Sotto
Marie Sotto joins the show to discuss different types of performance, and we bring a never-previously-used rule off the bench to stretch its legs. Plus, a new rule is added that challenges the foundation of being funny on a podcast.
21. De-Coding Comics with Susie Hunt
Susie Hunt takes a break from table tennis consultancy to discuss the Code of the Comics Magazine Association of America, ghost characters, and a frightening new "-ism". Plus, Susie adds a subtle and flavourful new rule to the show.
A grainy black and white photo of seagulls on a bridge. One has a piece of food in its mouth, and it looks PRETTY pleased with itself.
20. The Rules of The Road Runner with Connor Ratliff
@connorratliff.bsky.social joins the show to go deep on the guidelines of Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner, and by extension the complex relationship dynamics of Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog.
Plus, a refreshing new rule for the show!
19. Phoning a Friend with Jon Jasper-Lawless
Musician Jon Jasper-Lawless of Swim Good Now joins us to talk some things Bylaws, including sidewalks, signage, and being chicken-curious. Plus we get into the theology of the wind and get inspired by Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (for Game Boy Colour).
18. Officially Unapologetic with Mike Lau
@singlewalkrun.bsky.social joins us to talk about being a prop and updating the rules for professional sports leagues. Plus we get a mandate for how sorry to be, and spend some time calibrating the silly meter to get things just right.
17. Joke Simony with The Reverend Martha Riddell
The Rev'd Martha Riddell joins me to indulge in some Old Testament trivia, talk about a particular New Testament magician, and get into some Pope Facts both fresh and historical, and do it all in the language understanded by the people.
16. Ghost Protocols and Procedures with Tim Stacey
Time Stacey of the Single Serving Cinema podcast joins me to talk about driving etiquette, non-verbal communication, and living in a society. Plus he brings a rule that establishes a new shibboleth for the show, and we get into some New Business.
15. Different Games for Different Brains with Anna Horvath
Anna Horvath joins the only show brave enough to include extended sequences of typing on mic to talk about Dutch Blitz, going to camp, and mandatory instances of spontaneous song. Wherever. Whenever.
A hedge maze with a ladder
14. Back to the Premise with Kit Sekelsky
@ksek.bsky.social joins the show to talk about dress codes, trivia, and the secret rules of Jeopardy (from a former champion). Plus, she brings a surprising fan theory about the podcast.
Take a break. Get some water, pet a dog.
13. Compliance Review with Missi Information
@missiinformation.bsky.social makes a triumphant return to conduct a thorough auditing of the existing rules, and review how well we've been following them. We get into the weeds and look at what we've learned, and how it applies to our lives today.
12. Situationist Podcasting with Timothea Armour
We discuss 3-(no win no fee)-sided football, being contrarian, and playing/appreciating the heraldic aesthetics of sports. Plus we get into the arts of table tennis and sound design, and the show is forever changed (as usual).
This episode was so much fun to be on!
This is my first appearance on The Rules of the Show and I had a fantastic time!
You should start from episode one, to get the full journey of each rule that gets added to the show by each guest.
11. Queuing Up with Mathieu Blanchette
mathblank.bsky.social joins the lineup to talk about the culture of queuing, as well as Magic cards, chess, and how long it's worth waiting for a good sandwich. Plus, the wrath of god is invoked in a groundbreaking new rule.
10. Serious Grown-Up Things with Maddy Wilde
Maddy Wilde (Born Ruffians, No Frills, Alvin and the Chipmunks Adventure Band) joins the show to talk about important self-care staples of being an adult, like breakfast, flossing, & three dimensional circles (pictured below).
9. The Roels of the Show with Jake Roels
Jake Roels joins the show to talk about cooperation parameters, role playing games, audience interaction, Homestar Runner, and The Fourth Wall.
You can find Jake at www.youtube.com/alphabotisreal
8. Why Not! To Wear with Alie Lavoie.
Alie Lavoie joins the show to talk about fashion, style, & being a Nice Little Guy. Chops remain largely unbusted as we discuss Bart Cubbins & dressing for your brain chemistry. Plus we participate in a show within a show & create (another) game within a game.
7. Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match with Del Stephen
Del Stephen joins the royal rumble that is this show to discuss teaching language, improvised music, and the rules of professional wrestling. Plus we give credit where credit is due.
You can find Del Stephen at delstephen.bandcamp.com.
6. This Rule Intentionally Left Blank with Bryan Da Silva
Fans of mysterious background noises: rejoice!
This week's episode we are joined by Bryan Da Silva, who is reporting on location from Vancouver General Hospital. Bryan and I discuss committing to the bit, and some very silly games.
5. Always Two Skies of Blue There Are
with Forrest Phillips and Emily Pineapple
@forrestphillips.bsky.social and Emily from @radiofreemultiverse.com join the show to discuss the unfeasible managerial structure of the Sith in Star Wars.
Plus, our first rule comes up, like, a lot.
4. The Art World Is Not A Scantron with Elisabeth Skjærvold
Elisabeth Skjærvold joins the show to discuss dance, schoolwork, and standardized tests. Plus, a new rule that risks Elisabeth's cancellation and/or our show becoming much more appealing to Canadian arts funding organizations. Maybe both!
3. Who's On First with Missi Information
@missiinformation.bsky.social joins the show to discuss the many ways to start a game. Plus, an opportunity to reflect on what we've learned (in rule form).
You can find Missi on The Missi Information Superhighway & stream @radiofreemultiverse.com .
2. Many-opolies with Graeme Peters
Graeme Peters joins the show to talk Monopoly, Star Wars Monopoly, and a panoply of different -opolies. Plus, we trip over the rule introduced last week, and craft a new rule that theoretically won't come up so often.
1. A Prime Stalk with Kirsten Innes
I talk to Kirsten Innes about UK politics, message board friendships, and what makes a Proper Stalk. Plus, our first guest-created rule is introduced.
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