Rotten Treasure

23/04/2024

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This week, Jacob Todd returns for The Wolverine. It’s like the other movies, but in Japan. Are retired magician cops qualified to speak on train physics? Are belly buttons the way to Hugh Jackman’s heart? Do you find Mars s*xy?

“The Tortoise on top and the Hare on the bottom” - Jacob Todd

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28/03/2024

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This week, Nate May returns for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Will.we.are? Did Kai ever get those pictures of Spiderman to their therapist? Is being dehydrated cool?

"You went from like casual klepto to leet hacker." - Nate May

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18/03/2024

This Week, Andrew Coppola joins us for X-Men: The Last Stand! It’s like the first two movies, but way too much is going on. Does Hugh Jackman mousse himself? Do you f&%king love chainsaws? Who is being mean to Heidi Klum?

“He’s pretty good despite having no taste.”- Andrew Coppola

Gnarly videos for learning! ***compliments of Nate May
The Two Viruses That We’ve Had For Millions of Years:
https://youtu.be/NHTniCvTLDY?si=einC2m_S2_kTFuMA
Giant Viruses Blur The Line Between Alive and Not:
https://youtu.be/EJvxOO2WVzg?si=ssJX-ppxaOO-w31R
Hydra: Stretchy, Sp*edy, & Probably Immortal:
https://youtu.be/jnD_YitEk5M?si=3WjT1g39fok9HJu9
These Microbes Wear Chain Mail Made From DNA:
https://youtu.be/levSVfHats0?si=LlifOXkpYILwxSE7
How Oxygen Masks Brought Down a Plane:
https://youtu.be/KejaV70RWPk?si=FAhrXDYjcNTYeRi0

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11/03/2024

Tom Hannigan joins us for X2: X-Men United. It’s like the first movie, but better in every way. Is Visor Guy a cop? Do you gush about Albert Brooks? Did Wolverine's curiosity catch the cat's tongue?

“But can you do it twice though? That’s my question.” - Tom Hannigan

Follow Tom to keep updated about the things he does. You can catch him preforming in SUSpacious: A Traitorous Improvised Comedic Space Adventure Sunday nights this month at 7PM (3/17, 3/24, 3/31) at Sawubona Creativity Project in Philadelphia. To get your tickets and learn more, go to sawubonacreativityproject.org

Also be sure to check out and follow Noah Levine’s new weekly podcast, Talkin' 2024 with Noah and on Instagram at Talkin' 2024 with Noah and ! See what happens when a year's worth of podcasting is done in 3 days. Each week will have a rotation of co-hosts (cough cough Jim and Tom for example) and a different special guest, some of which you may already know and love from past Rotten Treasure episodes.

Go to linktr.ee/rottentreasure to listen, like, follow, rate and review. It really helps the show! You can also support the podcast to gain early access to episodes, promote yourself, or a business/organization and even get extra episodes. Who knows?! The tier system. That's who. Visit patreon.com/rottentreasure to learn more!

05/03/2024

This week on Rotten Treasure , Kelsey Hébert returns for X-Men! Should dogs have hammocks? Is William Shatner really just a tired Randy Newman? Do cats relate to X-men?

“Oh no. I was going to get us back on track; you go.”- Kelsey Hébert

Be sure to check out SideQuest Theater, Philadelphia’s home for adventurous storytelling and creative expression, on and off the stage, offering one-of-a-kind live shows and classes in improv and RPGs. Coming Spring 2024! Follow on Instagram so you can be the first to know about Opening Night details!

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29/01/2024

New episode is up!

This week Neil Bardhan returns for Real Genius! Do you and your friends measure bridges for a good time? Is that a bagel in your pants or are you just Sean Penn wandering onto a movie set? Does Kai need to be stopped?

“My lips are fine.” - Neil Bardhan

Be sure to subscribe to Neil's occasional newsletter about nostalgia, food, music, and more: https://buttondown.email/neilpbardhan He's on Instagram at and you can see him in real life at First Person Arts events and performing with The N Crowd.

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22/01/2024

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This week, Kyle Hanlon returns for Final Destination 5. It’s like other sequels, but secretly a prequel. How much w**d does a Big Mac get you? Why did Jensen Ackles punch Kai in middle school? Why are we avoiding Jon Voight?

“No, I've never gotten an omelet.” - Kyle Hanlon

Follow Kyle on Instagram and on YouTube to check out his music album reviews, covers and originals. Kyle would also like to encourage y’all to check out The Sports Yammerer, Tuesdays from 10pm to 11pm on 1077 the Bronc. Available on the WRRC2 app or listen live on 1077thebronc.com!

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15/01/2024

This week, Ryan T. Barlow joins us for The Final Destination. It’s like the other sequels, but more porny. Is Death pronoun indifferent? Will someone please give Mick Jagger attention? Why can’t we be friends?

Be sure to follow and check out Ryan performing original genre parody songs with his band, Mean Wendy Band. Go to www.meanwendyband.com to learn more! “We’re a little bit of comedy rock, a little bit of comedy pop and a lot of relatable weirdness.”

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08/01/2024

This week, Noah Levine returns for Final Destination 3. Why did Kai Bikini Bottom out? What happens after you lose the luck of the Irish? Where do tattoos go when we die?

“How many eggs would you have to throw at a car before it becomes undrivable?” - Noah Levine

Be sure to check out and follow Noah’s new weekly podcast, Talkin’ 2024 on Instagram at Talkin' 2024 with Noah and ! See what happens when a year's worth of podcasting is done in one weekend. You might hear a few familiar voices.

Go to internetwebsiteofnoah.com to learn more about Noah’s past, present and future performances. In addition to sending him random phrases, you can also reach out about his improv coaching, potential collaborations, his one-person improvised play, Noah’s No-Show Show and more!

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02/01/2024

This week, Nate May returns for Final Destination 2. It’s the like first movie, but more emptionally scarring. Is Kai the new Edgar Allen Poe? Is Kai out here just stealing jokes now? Is Kai being demoted?

“My house was built by idiots.” - Nate May

Be sure to check out and follow Nate and Jim’m improv team, Daddy Issues and go to linktr.ee/DaddyIssuesImprov to keep updated with their upcoming shows.

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28/12/2023

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Episode 1 is here! Go right now to your favorite podcast app and check it out! Or listen directly on Podbean: https://talkin2024.podbean.com/

Noah and Jim are joined by Talkin' 2024 producer Tom Hannigan to give you your first iffy forecast for the year. We're talkin' about New Years' parties and so much more!

Thank you to our guest and INCREDIBLE producer, Tom Hannigan. Follow Tom https://www.instagram.com/itstomhannigan/, and check out Case Comedy.

Follow Jim's podcast and improv teams: Rotten Treasure Daddy Issues Improv Comedy and https://www.instagram.com/3rdwheelcomedy/
For more on what Noah is up to, visit www.internetwebsiteofnoah.com

15/12/2023

This week, Jessica Snow returns for Final Destination. When did Shrek become a cop? Do French people know how birthdays work? Is Kai turning people into dinosaurs?

“Did the premonition just not throw another D at him?” - Jessica Snow

Be sure to follow here on Instagram, on Twitter and check out jessisnow.com to keep up with her upcoming happenings!

We join our guest in encouraging you to consider donating to the Choose Love ‘Amal Fund’ in support of their efforts to raise $1 million for refugee children around the world.

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22/11/2023

New episode is up!

This week, Jackie and Danielle of the No More Late Fees Podcast return for National Treasure: Book of Secrets. It’s like the first movie, but more secretive. Does your BFF provide safe spaces for your Dolphin facts? Do you believe the bees? Why won't the Queen share her swans?

“She was obsessed with the floor.” - Jackie

“Back to my conspiracy theories…” - Danielle

Be sure to check out their podcast No More Late Fees !

We had the pleasure of joining Jackie and Daniell for an episode on Daddy Day Care! Be sure to check that out too! Available on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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14/11/2023

This week, Ross Weisman returns for National Treasure. Are you independence hall? Do you like documents too? Can Weird Al just do whatever he wants? Do you like documents too?

"You had me a beef." - Ross Weisman

Be sure to follow Ross and check out his podcast, Kidflix
“Kidflix is the podcast where adults try to definitively rank every kids movie ever made! This show is not for kids. It is also not affiliated with Netflix.”

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04/11/2023

Hey remember that time The Other Host said they were gonna start an interview podcast a year ago? Well, here's episode 3. 🤣

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This week, Sarah Clemency joins Kai for episode 3 of a podcast they started a year ago. How do you say no to things you want to do? How do you manage burnout? Do you p*e or win the car?

“I really like to pretend to be mad.” - Sarah Clemency

Be sure to check out Kai's other movie franchise podcast with their pal Jim. ❤️ You can find episodes with Sarah on their too!" ☺️

18/10/2023

New episode is out!

This week, Kai’s funniest friend Ryan Clark returns for The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave. It’s like the other 12 sequels; bad. Do frosted tips and Reel Big Fish t-shirts make you cool? Are we a s*x ed podcast now? Can Steven King’s The Mist help get rid of your ex-wife’s new boyfriend?

“They liked me. They all liked me.” - Ryan Clark

Podcasts advertised in episode: Q4Q: Q***r Personals
I’m A Sophisticate and So Can You!

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10/10/2023

This week, Chris Houch joins us for The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends. It’s like the other films, but friendlier. Are kids stupid? Can you go to jail for milk stuff? Do Pop Tarts have genders?

“Here we are, and I’m half almond.” - Chris Houch

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26/09/2023

This week, Robbi Burns joins us for The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers! It's like the other movies, but with way to much Petri. What are you doing with your Hot Pocket Eggo Waffles? When will the government ever give us our Waifu pillows? Is skateboarding a gateway to s*x?

“Can I just like trees?” - Robbi Burns

Be sure to go to weareglasscutter.com and check out Robbi and their friend Tyler’s art collective, GLASS//CUTTER! There you can find out their available zines, artwork, comics, & books, including their TTRPG zine, Glimmer’s Rim. Glimmer’s rim is a “designed as a systemless adventure that game masters can use quickly and easily whenever their players go running off toward an unprepared corner of their game world.” Also, follow on Instagram to keep up with their magnificent illustrative works.

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05/09/2023

New episode is up!

This week, Victoria Tellez and Jesse Freeman join us for The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration. It’s like the first 9 movies, but with daddy issues. How many drunken hotel ten-way kisses did your Model UN team have? Who made Yik Yak yakety wack and not come back? Have you ever almost killed yourself raw doggin’ blow pens?

“I had like multiple years that were better than 7th grade since, just for the record.” - Victoria Tellez

“I went through a huge Greek mythology stage.” - Jesse Freeman

Our guests would like to recommend checking out Simon Rich’s collection of short stories, The Last Girlfriend on Earth with a special shout out to Dog Missed Connections. Also if you have the means to do so, we join our guests in their encouragement of making a donation to plannedparenthood.org.
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31/08/2023

This week, Rob Alesiani returns for The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water. What happened to Jim Henson's swirly acid closet? Should we just become a Simpson and 9/11 podcast already? Do you like your sand wet? 

“Cera's dad did the I-95 collapse.” - Rob Alesiani

Rob encourages you to check out Crossroads Comedy Theater, where you can often find many of our pals and past guests performing and instructing improv comedy! Follow them and go to xroadscomedy.com to learn more about shows and upcoming classes! Rob also would like to promote checking out Mark Z. Danielewski’s horror novel House of Leaves.

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23/08/2023

This week, Chris She returns for The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze. It’s like the other films, but colder. Did Steve Buscemi cause 9/11? How did Jim’s Pornhub quiz go? Do our elders deserve dignity?

“I blame Jim.”- Chris She

You can also catch Chris performing improv along with many of our friends and past guests on The N Crowd, performing regularly on Friday evenings at Sawubona Theatre for Creative Arts Mental Well Being and Advocacy and once a month on Saturday evenings at The Lab in Ambler, PA Follow on Instagram and go to www.phillyncrowd.com/tickets to learn more!

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10/08/2023

This week, Cassy Alban (Berger) returns to bully Jim and talk about The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire. It’s like the other movies, but with aliens?! Ope, where did that gravity go? Is Selina Gomez a person? Is Jim a flossy bank-robbing do******ix?

“It started out so good, and then it was just dumpster fire.” - Cassy Alban

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24/07/2023

This week, Ross Weisman returns for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Do you want some Rotten Hot Ones? Would you wear Jesus’s jeans? Are avocados and pickles too spicy?

“I have a second hand John Goodman story.” - Ross Weisman

Be sure to follow Ross and check out his podcast, Kidflix
“Kidflix is the podcast where adults try to definitively rank every kids movie ever made! This show is not for kids. It is also not affiliated with Netflix.”

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21/07/2023

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“No More, No Less” featuring Sarah Carter, Noah Kram, and Tanya Morgan is now available wherever you listen to podcasts!

21/07/2023

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Throwing it back 25 years to when Bruce Willis and the crew saved Earth. This week The Y the F Not Podcast joins us to cover Armageddon.
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13/07/2023

This week, James Knight joins us for The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock. It's like the first five, but we talked about it even less. Do you bossy bossy boss listeners need to step off? Does Godzilla belong next to Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Is the rest still unwritten?

“Full disclosure, I only got maybe 10 minutes in.” - James Knight

Be sure to check out the food truck Tacos Mexiko Restaurant!

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19/06/2023

This week, Noah Levine and Michael Savitski return for The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious *Tidal* Island. Is Jim the new Kai Bobbi? How do you cook for gay people? Did Mark Wahlberg just discover he’s a cannibal?

“I would definitely recommend this over Home Alone 5.” - Noah Levine

“I was guilty of being a 13-year-old working a job.” - Michael Savitski

Be sure to check out and follow Mike and Noah’s podcast, Dying Message: Detective Anime Podcast on your preferred podcast app and on Instagram. In fact, we guested a few times with them. Click here —-> linktr.ee/DyingMessagePodcast
You can also catch both of them performing improv regularly on Friday evenings in The N Crowd at Sawubona Theatre for Creative Arts Mental Well Being and Advocacy and once a month on Saturday evenings at The Lab in Ambler, PA Follow on Instagram and go to www.phillyncrowd.com/tickets to learn more!
Noah will be performing his one person improved play, Noah’s No Show Show at Comedy Sportz in Philadelphia on July 2nd. Go to internetwebsiteofnoah.com to keep tabs on all of Noah’s happenings.
If you aren’t already, follow Mike and *Jim’s* improv team and go to linktr.ee/DaddyIssuesImprov to keep updated with their upcoming shows.
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13/06/2023

This week, Sarah Carter joins us for The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists. Are South Jersey racoons cake thieves? What’s got Jim bing bang boomin’? Have you seen Pedro Pascal’s s*xy knees?

“That was the longest hour and 15 minutes of my life.” - Sarah Carter

If you are in the Philadelphia area and are looking for improv coaching, be sure to hit up Sarah on Instagram at to inquire about their availability! If you’re not in the Philly area, no worries! Sarah is also available for virtual coaching! You can even send inquiries via Venmo , along with some sweet sweet GoPuff funds. Just sayin’ :P

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