
"Topics" features long-time friends and creative comedic collaborators Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter as they tackle some of mankind's most difficult questions: What is the nature of love? Is time travel possible? Does God exist? And so many more. "Topics" is a thoughtful, intense conversation about what makes humankind... kind of human. Featuring original music by Dan Deacon!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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My study group has brought every topic up to 100% completion.
Like so many others have said, please, we’re begging you for one more box to unpack.
I sadly discovered this podcast about a month after the last episode. Since then I’ve listened back thru them all many times over. It is so good. Please, Michael & Michael, can we have just one more to dip our beaks in and splash around a little? Then maybe piggyback on that for another? Study groups have been working diligently
It’s nearly a decade on from the last ep of this show and I’m going on my 4th play through. Please bring this show back one day!
You ask her what her definition of music is; she gives you her definition. Then you tell her she’s not correct. I get it was from 2014 but JHC, Michael Showalter and Ian…. what a couple of Richard heads. And you sure are focused on the breast. Very condescending and rude. Phuck boys galore.
The 1 star is for Liz. Major small Richard energy here.
I hope they make more of this. So refreshing and original. You guys Are great and the chemestry you two guys have is unice and great!
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Apple Podcasts | #246 |
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