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Jeff Has Cool Friends

Jeff May
Comedy
Star Wars
Double Dragon
Comics
Nostalgia
Pinball
Hollywood
GI Joe
Surf Ninjas
Masters Of Teräs Käsi
Doom
Pop Culture
Animation
Martial Arts
Monster Cereals
Stand-Up Comedy
Custom Toys
Star Wars Power Of the Force
Board Games
Speedy Gonzales

Jeff May has cool friends and he wants you to meet them! Join the comedian/host as he and one or more of his cool friends talk about what makes them so cool.

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Tom Thakkar is my Cool Friend, and he's one of the most effortlessly funny people I've ever met. You might recognize him from his appearances on the Tonight Show, Conan, Comics Unleashed, Comedy Central, and so much more! We play softball together an... more

Join mega nerds Dre Alvarez and Jeff May as they geek out on a different nerdy cultural touchstone every month. Part reminiscence, part historical deep dive. This month, Dre and Jeff finish their season on "Poorly Disguised Toy Commercials" with the ... more

Chris Ward is one of the most interesting people I know, and I've been trying to get him on the show for YEARS. Well, I got him. Chris got his start working for Wizard Magazine in the early 2000's, and has embarked on a life full of twists, turns, an... more

My latest Cool Friend is the amazing Emy Lacroix Halle, and we have maybe the most unique friendship of the show so far. You see, while Emy and I are friends, (we message back and forth, have coffee/tea occasionally, and generally are good buds), she... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Ward
Writer, editor, and creator with deep roots in comics and pinball
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 125: Chris Ward
Emy Lacroix
Creator of Hobby Hopping with Emy
Hobby Hopping with Emy
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 124: Emy Lacroix Halle
Lauren Bancroft
Independent film producer and IT veteran
Bancroft Inc / Special Order Inc
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 123: Lauren Bancroft
Kathy Meskus
Mother of Jeff May, florist and beekeeper
Kathy's Garden Treasures and beekeeping
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 122: Kathy Meskus (MY MOM!)
Mike Drucker
Eight-time Emmy nominee, multiple WGA Award nominee, writer and comedian
Jeff Has Cool Friends / various writing credits
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 121: Mike Drucker
Mike Slater
Musician and guest on the episode
Slaytron/Mike Slater
Episode: NERD! Episode 50: He-Man and She-Ra: The Secret of the Sword (1985) featuring Mike Slater
James Adomian
Brilliant comedian, impressionist, actor, and creator introduced as guest
Self-directed career in entertainment
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 120: James Adomian
John Layman
Writer and creator of Chew, Ghostbrawler, and other creator-owned work
Image Comics / various publishers
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 119: John Layman
Alex Falcone
Comedian, writer, and internet personality invited to discuss his work and interests.
Self-employed / Alex Falcone
Episode: Jeff Has Cool Friends 118: Alex Falcone

Host

Jeff May
Host of the show; primary interviewer known for long-form conversations with a wide range of guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Jeff DOES have cool friends!

    And so many voldos. Where did he get all those voldos from?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lemonitus
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jeff is an amazing interviewer

    Jeff has a lot of cool friends and loves talking to them. Listening to this is a great way to pass some time as you fall more in love with Jeff and wish you yourself were one of his “cool friends.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    usmc5855
    United States2 months ago
  • The best interviewer

    5 Stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jobless hippi
    United States5 months ago
  • Cool Cool Cool Friends

    Jeff May + Cool Friends = podcast goodness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danielcatbh
    Brazil9 months ago
  • Elitist and privileged…..

    ……not Dre tho.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    plopler
    United States2 years ago

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Guests come from diverse nerd culture and indie media backgrounds.
A few negative comments note inconsistency and occasional off-topic rambles, but these are in the minority.
The host brings warmth and natural conversation flow, making even unfamiliar topics engaging.
Consistently strong long-form interviews with insightful questions.

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Jeff Has Cool Friends 124: Emy Lacroix Halle
Q: What did you first think of Jeff when you met him?
She recalls him as the cool eighth-grade teacher who connected with students on a human level, and notes he was young and relatable, which made a lasting impression as someone who genuinely cared about the class and learning.
Jeff Has Cool Friends 123: Lauren Bancroft
Q: What does a producer actually do, especially in indie projects?
A producer coordinates everything from script development to budgeting, scheduling, and team assembly, often taking on various roles (creative, line production, production management) to make a project happen when funds are limited.
Jeff Has Cool Friends 122: Kathy Meskus (MY MOM!)
Q: What was the hardest thing about growing up and how did your upbringing shape Jeff?
Kathy describes the resilience of growing up in a working-class family, the sacrifices made, and how those experiences influenced her son's work ethic and values, including the importance of authenticity and hard work.
Jeff Has Cool Friends 122: Kathy Meskus (MY MOM!)
Q: What's your response when friends and family ask, what's Jeff up to?
The host explains that people are curious about Jeff's hustle and the many hats he wears, highlighting the balance between pursuing art and building a life in LA, while also acknowledging the distance from home and the realities of being an artist.
Jeff Has Cool Friends 114: Adam Tod Brown Part IV
Q: How did you build and manage such a large network of shows?
The guest explains that the network grew out of necessity and changing circumstances, with co-hosts leaving and new formats evolving; it's about staying flexible, keeping content fresh, and avoiding over-attachment to any single show.

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Recent guests on Jeff Has Cool Friends include:

1. Chris Ward
2. Emy Lacroix
3. Lauren Bancroft
4. Kathy Meskus
5. Mike Drucker
6. Mike Slater
7. James Adomian
8. John Layman

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