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Comedian Mo Fry Pasic wants to know: how’d you get your act together? Every week, Mo is interviewing one of today's most captivating entertainers about their creative process. Listen in as writers, directors, and performers like Julio Torres, Sudi Green, and Demi Adejuyigbe reflect on their careers, the projects that mean the most to them, and why they make their art. A Good Get and Disco Nap Co-Production.
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Each week on My Favorite Lyrics, comedian and SNL cast member Devon Walker invites people he thinks are cool to talk about the music that shaped them and the lyrics they can't get out of their heads. Iconic, idiotic, or accidentally profound, no bar is safe. My Favorite Lyrics is hosted by Devon Walker and produced by ⁠⁠⁠Disco Nap⁠⁠⁠.
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Power Nap

Quiet. Please

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Power Naps have been proven to help you get the rest and energy you need and get back on track. In as little as 20 minutes, the Power Nap podcast can help get you in and out of sleep quickly - easily and (best of all) naturally. Our unique isochronic tones have been shown to help people easily enter a sleep state and bring you back to being fully awake, refreshed, and ready to take on the rest of your day. So forget the coffee and, take a power nap podcast instead. We have power naps in a va ...
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Blank Propaganda Machine

Kirk Wilson, Jed Craig, & Kraig Schaulin

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Welcome to Blank Propaganda Machine — the comedy channel where satire, absurdity, and unfiltered humor converge to lampoon the world of propaganda and debate. Featuring a lineup of original podcasts, we parody the tactics of media manipulation and over-the-top rhetoric, delivering content that’s as thought-provoking as it is hilarious.
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Growing up, E.R. Fightmaster had to build their identity from scratch. Now, they're giving a new generation of queer youth a foundation for seeing—and becoming—themselves. For our season premiere, E.R. joins Mo to discuss why they see joy as a subversive act; how they balance the systemic and the personal in their work; and the power of Russian lit…
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In this *rewind* (re-release) episode, Devon is joined by a true homie, Mary Beth Barone — stand-up comedian and star of Prime Video’s Overcompensating — to talk about some lyrics. There’s the song that flatlined a college hookup, a surprising case for Lil Wayne as the voice of the working class, and a vulnerable moment where Mary Beth asks herself…
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Things get ruff this week as Kirk mounts a steamy defense of Turner, insisting that Tom Hanks, in the throes of his pre-Oscar hotness, acted circles around a slobbery co-star who couldn’t even deliver a line without drooling. Congressman Andy Bateman comes in swinging for Hooch, declaring that "man's best friend" is clearly the top dog in a popular…
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Go ahead and put on a Nelly song from 2003 after this, because Gary Richardson is joining Devon on the show this week! The friends and stand-up show cohosts break down the Black vs. White karaoke cultural exchange rate, posit that Nate Dogg is the ultimate family man, and discuss why Future is Devon’s version of Bob Dylan. Gary Richardson is a writ…
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This week’s episode will hit you like a half-hearted roundhouse kick to the face! Kirk squares off with Kraig over the ultimate question no one really asked: Is Steven Seagal the greatest martial arts action hero of all time? Kirk, fully aware that Seagal is an out-of-shape, rizzless dumpster man, still defends him as an icon - mostly because watch…
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Yonkers in the house! Comedic powerhouse and “Yo Momma” alum Nore Davis joins Devon on the show this week. The duo pay their respects to DMX, discuss the tribal energy of fandom in New York City, and issue an apology to every former contestant on “Making the Band.” Nore Davis is a stand-up comedian and actor from Yonkers, New York. Davis started pe…
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In this week’s feverish showdown, Mass Debate turns into a full-blown disco inferno as special guest G-Man struts out in bell bottoms and an Afro pick, swearing that disco never died because “Stayin’ Alive” literally keeps hearts pumping on the CPR floor, while Kraig claims it’s nothing but polyester-soaked white-boy noise that should’ve been burie…
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There’s no one who might be in love with a stripper more than this week’s guest. Devon’s former SNL coworker and comedic force Punkie Johnson expresses her appreciation for one of T-Pain’s biggest hits, coaches Devon on how to approach the Atlanta strip club scene, and raises her eyebrows at a recent piggyback sample by GloRilla. Punkie Johnson is …
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This week’s episode blasts off into the great unknown...or maybe just a sound stage in Burbank, to settle the age-old question: Did we really go to the moon, or were we just hoodwinked by NASA? Jed plants his flag firmly in the “it happened” crater, claiming the lunar landing was a giant leap for mankind, complete with life-changing tech like Velcr…
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Devon and the ascot-wearing DJ, music historian, and podcast host Donwill team up on the pod this week. The duo pay their respects to Too $hort, posit that Mystikal may be doing too much, and share that Trick Daddy was a key part of their sexual awakenings. Donwill is a Brooklyn-based Webby Award-winning rapper who has parlayed his passion for musi…
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In this red-white-and-snooze-filled episode of Mass Debate, Kirk champions the all-American power nap, claiming every hardworking patriot deserves a one-hour horizontal protest against the tyranny of "the man" - a siesta for the people! He even weaponizes his sleep apnea, declaring it a disability and claiming that denying him nap time is akin to c…
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We're off for the next few weeks, but you've got everything you need to keep your creative process going! Whether you're on the road, by a body of water, or camped out next to your apartment's A/C (which... check for black mold, please), our back catalogue is waiting for you. We'll be back with all-new episodes in September. We love you, you're per…
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Justin Bieber super-fan, comedian and writer Rosebud Baker graces the pod this week! Devon and ‘Rosie’ both reveal that they almost didn’t walk at high school graduation, break down the over-the-top lyrics of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” and obsess over a fan voicemail dissecting a whimsical Westside Gunn lyric. Rosebud Baker is New York-bas…
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Ready your ear-holes for an allergy inducing clash, as we slice diagonally into the age-old question: to crust or not to crust? Jed, our resident philosopher, swears the crispy rim brings a textural component to his nut-butter ingestion. Meanwhile Professor Safety - busy dad, lunchbox logistics guru, and self-appointed ambassador of the Uncrustable…
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We’re celebrating this week as we welcome comedians Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya to Good Get! The hosts of the internet’s ONLY drag race podcast join Mo to discuss their on-air rapport, the liberatory power of drag alter egos, and the importance of finding someone who shares your type of freak. Make sure you’re following Mano and Oscar over on th…
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Comedian, low-down musician, and part-time sculptor Asha Ward joins Devon on the pod this week to break down some of her favorite Kodak Black lyrics, pitch some new ideas for Love Island, and explain why making music feels embarrassing. Asha Ward is a New York-based comedian and writer. In 2022, she became youngest-ever writer on the staff of Satur…
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In this probing episode, Kirk and Kraig debate whether aliens are living among us! Is Earth just too damn boring to draw the attention of any higher intelligent beings, or are we a beacon of freedom calling across the black void of space to any potential new citizen willing to drop $5 million on a Trump Gold Card? Kirk beams in with cold, hard logi…
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All it takes is one spark of inspiration to set a creative process in motion. And this week, to celebrate our one-year anniversary, a single question is all that we have to guide us. Listen in as Mo draws on techniques they find useful in their own creative process to answer it, including the spiritual practice of tarot. If you've enjoyed even one …
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Punchline lover and G-Unit super fan Jay Jurden runs a masterclass in lyricism on this week’s episode. Devon and Jay highlight their favorite parts of early 2000s regional rap beef, pay their respects to Trina’s confidence, and give some unsolicited advice to one Aubrey Graham. Jay Jurden is a New York-based comedian, writer and actor. Originally f…
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In this week’s Mass Debate, it's candy-coated chaos as special guest Congressman Andy touts the chill, nut-stuffed charm of Yellow Peanut M&M, while Kraig swears by Red’s alleged “alluring attitude” — both hilariously convinced that Red is the seductive siren of the candy aisle. They spend the entire debate trading half-baked, sugar-rushed argument…
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Murder mysteries. Card games. Late night comedies. This week, we're exploring Jo Firestone's creative playground! She joins Mo to discuss why she loves starting new projects just as much as finishing them, how she avoids getting bitter, and the ritual of watching Love Island. Her new novel Murder on Sex Island is out now! Make sure to pick up a cop…
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Take it back now, y’all. Dubbed the “white Tracy Morgan” by Devon, comedian and writer Jo Firestone is on the pod this week to recount her Rockabilly roots in St. Louis, break down the magic of the Cha Cha Slide, and deep-dive into her favorite parts of Soulja Boy’s “Crank That.” Jo Firestone is a comedian and writer best known for her work on Afte…
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In this heated, frozen treat face-off, Jed goes full Willy Wonka and damn near ice-creams himself for Team Chocolate, praising its sexy compatibility with every topping imaginable while mocking vanilla as the sad, lonely flavor no one actually orders on purpose; meanwhile, Kirk channels his inner Bob Ross to paint vanilla as the pure, artistic blan…
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Director Anu Valia has a knack for staying present, whether she's on set for a hit comedy series or in post-production on one of her films. This week, she joins Mo to discuss finding the feeling in every scene, trusting outside voices, and looking to other art forms for inspiration. Anu's on Instagram @anuvalia. Her feature film We Strangers is in …
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Comedian and fellow lyric dissector Langston Kerman joins Devon on the pod this week to break down the legacy of Bow Wow, Usher’s biggest fanbase and the underrated genius of 2 Chainz. Langston Kerman is self-described in his Instagram bio as a “stand-up comedian, actor, writer, thot.” Kerman’s most recent Netflix special is titled “Bad Poetry,” di…
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In this Mass Debate super showdown, Kraig and JT go mask-to-cowl over who’s superior: your dorky neighborhood Spider-Twink or Gotham’s brooding billionaire Bat-daddy? Kraig argues Peter Parker is the ultimate quip-slinging boy toy who keeps things sticky in a good way, while JT insists Spidey’s just a web-shooting perv and that Bruce Wayne is the t…
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What happens when your creative outlet becomes a career? It’s a question that comedian Devon Walker has navigated ever since being cast on SNL. He joins Mo this week to discuss his journey to 30 Rock, how he’s let go of audience expectations, and why he’d rather hear about your job than talk about his. Devon’s on Instagram @internetdevon. You can h…
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If you’re a music process lover, this episode is for you. Acclaimed musical savante and Saturday Night Live Music Director Eli Brueggemann joins Devon on the pod this week!The duo discuss the lyrical genius of “WAP,” talk through how popular music has changed and reflect on Eli’s involvement in the ‘conscious rap’ era. Keyboardist, producer, compos…
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Kirk and Kraig channel their inner beasts in this debate pitting two of nature's unlikeliest opponents at each other's throats! Can Kirk make the case that a machete-wielding orangutan could outsmart and outmaneuver a tiger in full body armor, or is he just bananas? Can Kraig pounce on this argument, using Planet of the Apes as an example of why no…
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Josh Sharp has just begun rehearsals for his Off-Broadway debut. It’s billed as a solo show, but technically, Josh has a scene partner: a 2,000-slide PowerPoint presentation. He joins Mo this week to discuss what it's been like to find synchronicity with a slideshow, how theater feels different from any film or TV set he’s worked on, and why he's r…
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Strip club aficionado and fellow stand-up Sam Jay joins Devon on the pod this week to break down her favorite Chingy song, reminisce on her “last straight day,” and pay some major respect to the talent of Ludacris. Sam Jay is a stand-up comedian and writer. She is best known as a writer for Saturday Night Live, her Netflix comedy special 3 in the M…
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Things get pixelated as Kraig and Professor Safety go head-to-head over who is king of the side-scroller: Mario or Sonic! Kraig’s backing the mustachioed mushroom-muncher who built the platformer genre brick by brick, while the Professor goes full spin-dash defending the hedgehog with attitude. It’s fire flowers vs. Chaos Emeralds in a debate so in…
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Joel Kim Booster knows the power of pining: if there’s even a chance that a script he loves can be produced, he’ll work tirelessly on it. But you won't find him waiting around for a yes—for every project he has in development, he's already drafting another. This week, he joins Mo to discuss how he reverse-engineered self-confidence on stage, what i…
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Can we talk our sh*t? The supremely talented musician Vagabon joins Devon on the pod this week to reveal which songs she thinks “have drugs in them,” lay out her ideal music festival lineup, and get to the root of why musicians are ultimately cooler than comedians. Laetitia Tamko better known by her stage name Vagabon, is a Cameroonian-American sel…
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Get ready to feel the sizzle, as Jed and Kirk go patty-to-patty over which burger is king: Beef or Impossible? Can fake meat beat real meat in a battle of taste, tradition, and ethics? Or will Jed's beefy bravado overpower Kirk's soy-based sass? Grab a bib, open wide, and use two hands to chow down on this episode of Mass Debate!…
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Vico Ortiz sees their career as a relationship. And they're putting in the work to keep it from becoming toxic. That means pursuing projects that feel aligned with their values, invite them to hone new skills, and fulfill their spirit—like their new solo show Rise of a King. This week, they join Mo to discuss their experience writing both English a…
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It's Reezy, baby. Comedian, podcast host, and dating expert Marie Faustin joins Devon this week to break down her five favorite types of songs, the formula for a perfect Tyler Perry movie, why she cannot listen to a full Future album, and what "Encore" by Linkin Park did for race relations. Marie Faustin is an NYC-based comedian and actress. She ha…
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One of our oldest friends, Jonathan "G-man" Goolsby, shows up to throw a "can" into the usually precise inner workings of the Blank Propaganda Machine, when he debates Kirk over whether cereal should be considered a soup or not. Listen as G-man weaves an intricate argument that will leave your jaw on the floor and your head dizzy with obfuscation. …
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If you have one takeaway from this episode, it’s that it’s time to leave Drake alone. Our resident Caucasian bops expert Jaboukie joins Devon on the pod to pay Nicki Minaj her respects, recount the delusion of creating his own music, and to flag Lady Gaga’s latest album a recession indicator. Jaboukie Young-White is a writer, comic, actor, musician…
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Sometimes the most meaningful art exists in the interstices, where a blank canvas becomes a space that's separate from work or family or the churn of everyday life. And this week, we're celebrating this type of art with a very special guest: Mo's sibling Anna Pasic. Listen in as Mo and Anna discuss removing urgency from their art, what mutual aid h…
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Does the old saying about being early to bed, and early to rise truly make a man healthy, wealthy, and wise? Jed says yes, and gives us way too much insight into his morning self-care routine in the process. Kraig on the other hand has some strong opinions in favor of partying hard, deep into the night like some immoral deviant. Which debater will …
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Ronald Young Jr. is building his career in audio the same way that he'd like to build a house: with care, intentionality, and a strong foundation. And with each project that he releases, he wants listeners to hear that he's making progress. This week, he joins Mo to discuss how he approaches his critically acclaimed podcasts like Weight For It, the…
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Gitchie gitchie ya-ya, da-da… Sydnee Washington is on the pod this week! Syd and Devon dive deep on the lyrical magic that comes from Lil’ Kim, explain the “drugs to Jesus pipline,” and claim that a lack of mystique is hurting R&B. Sydnee Washington is a comedian, actress, model, and podcaster. She appeared on Comedy Central's Up Next showcase and …
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Devon is joined by a true homie, Mary Beth Barone — stand-up comedian and star of Prime Video’s Overcompensating — to talk about some lyrics. There’s the song that flatlined a college hookup, a surprising case for Lil Wayne as the voice of the working class, and a vulnerable moment where Mary Beth asks herself the toughest question of all: does she…
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It's going to be a Quentin Tarantino-style foot fiesta for the ages as Kirk debates special guest, JT Smith, over the social misgivings of wearing socks with sandals. Is this a fashion faux pas worthy of social exclusion, or will comfort-over-conformity win the hearts and minds of the masses?By Kirk Wilson, Jed Craig, & Kraig Schaulin
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Becky Chicoine and Sam Reece met as UCB interns more than a decade ago. Since then, they've headlined comedy festivals across the country and co-written and co-starred in filmed projects like their upcoming short Apocalypse Besties. This week, they join Mo to reflect on their enduring creative partnership as Girls with Brown Hair—with talk of theat…
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The vitriol flows from Kraig and Jed like a warm golden stream, when they discuss the etiquette of shower pissing. Don't all these pipes go to the same place anyways? Isn't it bad hygiene to spray urine all over a communal space meant for cleanliness? Does the golden rule apply? Does the golden shower rule apply? If a golden shower takes place in t…
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Hosting a popular web series wasn’t part of Catherine McCafferty’s plan. But when her friends Sam Reich and Elaine Carroll asked her to collaborate, she leapt at the opportunity. What resulted was the dating show Pretty Gay, which has seen twenty-fold growth in just over a year. She joins Mo this week to discuss her non-linear creative path, how sh…
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Punctual Petey is in the building! This week, Devon is joined by Bronx native Petey DeAbreu to talk about the music born out of his community, Cardi B’s teeth, and DMX’s very real spiritual connection to dogs. Whether you grew up on mixtapes or just love hearing two comics obsess over lyrics, you’ll want to be on time for this one. My Favorite Lyri…
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