http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com A cringing, yet humorous, tour of middle America. en-us podOmatic RSS Generator Sun, 11 May 2008 14:43:58 GMT A cringing, yet humorous, tour of middle America. no no Josh Perilo Josh Perilo takes us on a tour of the many tortured and complex characters that live in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. Follow Stephen, The Kirkster, John Blackstone, and others as their lives intertwine and intersect; every one of them grasping for something to call their own in a small town that gets smaller by the minute. Stephen Ferguson is in New York City and going out on cattle call auditions. As Stephen stands in line for his first open call in Manhattan‘s Chelsea Studios, he attempts to “size up” a fellow actor and quiz him on his preparation. One terrible conversation choice after another leads Stephen down his well worn path of oblivious tactlessness. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-05-11T07_43_45-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-05-11T07_43_45-07_00 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:43:45 GMT 2008-05-11 2008-05-11 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Drama, Omaha, Acting no no Stephen Ferguson is in New York City and going out on cattle call auditions. As Stephen stands in line for his first open call in Manhattan‘s Chelsea Studios, he attempts to “size up” a fellow actor and quiz him on his preparation. One terrible conversation choice after another leads Stephen down his well worn path of oblivious tactlessness. The art department of The University of Nebraska at Omaha is run by tenured art professor Theodore Ferguson. Professor Ferguson’s Intro to Art History class is his yearly chance to take out his bitterness and frustrations with his career on a group of unsuspecting freshmen and sophomores. As the old adage goes: if you can’t do, teach... and if you can’t teach, you’re probably Theodore Ferguson. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-05-05T06_03_24-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-05-05T06_03_24-07_00 Mon, 05 May 2008 13:03:24 GMT 2008-05-05 2008-05-05 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Art no no The art department of The University of Nebraska at Omaha is run by tenured art professor Theodore Ferguson. Professor Ferguson’s Intro to Art History class is his yearly chance to take out his bitterness and frustrations with his career on a group of unsuspecting freshmen and sophomores. As the old adage goes: if you can’t do, teach... and if you can’t teach, you’re probably Theodore Ferguson. Stephen Ferguson is a big fish in the little pond that is the Drama Department at The University of Nebraska at Omaha. Stephen’s only rival, Marcus Samuelson, shows up at Stephen’s annual Drama Department Spring Fling with some shocking news that leads Stephen to make his own even more shocking and life changing split second decision. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-28T06_12_39-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-28T06_12_39-07_00 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:12:39 GMT 2008-04-28 2008-04-28 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Theatre no no Stephen Ferguson is a big fish in the little pond that is the Drama Department at The University of Nebraska at Omaha. Stephen’s only rival, Marcus Samuelson, shows up at Stephen’s annual Drama Department Spring Fling with some shocking news that leads Stephen to make his own even more shocking and life changing split second decision. The Kirkster has taken over the late-night call in show on the local country station that his father has just purchased. The confused listeners call in expecting sage love advice and country music by request. Instead, they get the worst coke dealer in Omaha. On a late-night call in show. On a country station. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-21T06_17_30-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-21T06_17_30-07_00 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:17:30 GMT 2008-04-21 2008-04-21 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Midwest, Radio no no The Kirkster has taken over the late-night call in show on the local country station that his father has just purchased. The confused listeners call in expecting sage love advice and country music by request. Instead, they get the worst coke dealer in Omaha. On a late-night call in show. On a country station. When Stephen meets his old school friend Jason at a party, they both quickly realize that a lot has changed over the years. The two struggle to find a middle ground on which to stand during this painfully awkward reunion. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-14T07_31_04-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-14T07_31_04-07_00 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:31:04 GMT 2008-04-15 2008-04-14 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Midwest, Bands, Rock no no When Stephen meets his old school friend Jason at a party, they both quickly realize that a lot has changed over the years. The two struggle to find a middle ground on which to stand during this painfully awkward reunion. Pictures, Photos, and More sits at the end of the strip in Regency Court. Tommy, it's proprietor, has just finished a group interview with a number of potential employees, and he's narrowed down his focus to one very promising prospect. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-07T11_36_08-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-07T11_36_08-07_00 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:36:08 GMT 2008-04-07 2008-04-07 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Midwest no no Pictures, Photos, and More sits at the end of the strip in Regency Court. Tommy, it's proprietor, has just finished a group interview with a number of potential employees, and he's narrowed down his focus to one very promising prospect. Kirk "The Kirkster" Blackstone is the worst coke dealer in Omaha... and that's really saying something. He also happens to be the son of the most powerful media mogul in the tri-state area. The Kirkster crashes the home of his friend Jason to try and score a favor in the wee hours of the morning, bartering empty promises and poorly cut cocaine along the way. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-01T06_30_48-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-04-01T06_30_48-07_00 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:30:48 GMT 2008-04-01 2008-04-01 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Midwest no no Kirk "The Kirkster" Blackstone is the worst coke dealer in Omaha... and that's really saying something. He also happens to be the son of the most powerful media mogul in the tri-state area. The Kirkster crashes the home of his friend Jason to try and score a favor in the wee hours of the morning, bartering empty promises and poorly cut cocaine along the way. The only thing Samuel loves more than artisan cheeses from around the world, is talking about artisan cheeses from around the world. With the help of a friend, he scores a coveted gig at the Regency Court Wine Shoppe to do a cheese tasting... but dark clouds loom. An oblivious General Manager and "seriously ungentrified" clientele threaten to undermine Samuel's serious crusade to educate the public about how to properly taste and appreciate artisinal cheese. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-24T13_52_44-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-24T13_52_44-07_00 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:52:44 GMT 2008-03-24 2008-03-24 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Midwest, Affineur, Cheese, Gourmet no no The only thing Samuel loves more than artisan cheeses from around the world, is talking about artisan cheeses from around the world. With the help of a friend, he scores a coveted gig at the Regency Court Wine Shoppe to do a cheese tasting... but dark clouds loom. An oblivious General Manager and "seriously ungentrified" clientele threaten to undermine Samuel's serious crusade to educate the public about how to properly taste and appreciate artisinal cheese. Stephen Ferguson is headwaiter at Señor Sushi's Taqueria and Sushi Den in Regency Court, and his tenure is about to end. Stephen is leaving for the "prestigious" Drama Program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in two months, and tonight he must train the new waiter, Robbie, to take his place. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-24T06_18_12-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-24T06_18_12-07_00 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:18:12 GMT 2008-04-15 2008-03-24 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Comedy, Omaha, Midwest, Restaurant no no Stephen Ferguson is headwaiter at Señor Sushi's Taqueria and Sushi Den in Regency Court, and his tenure is about to end. Stephen is leaving for the "prestigious" Drama Program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in two months, and tonight he must train the new waiter, Robbie, to take his place. Donald Baxter Jackson is the host of the late night call in show "Pillow Talk"... for the next couple weeks, at least. Policy changes at the station and ungrateful listeners drive Donald to the brink as he attempts to retain control of the console. http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-13T07_56_27-07_00 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com/entry/2008-03-13T07_56_27-07_00 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:56:27 GMT 2008-04-15 2008-03-13 http://joshperilo.podOmatic.com Josh Perilo Humor, Omaha no no Donald Baxter Jackson is the host of the late night call in show "Pillow Talk"... for the next couple weeks, at least. Policy changes at the station and ungrateful listeners drive Donald to the brink as he attempts to retain control of the console.