Isn't That Special Castos https://isnt-that-special.castos.com What could be more pointless than ANOTHER Podcast? How about one that's focused on the grating and tediously over-populated world of streaming stand-up comedy 'specials'? Can we sweeten the pot by making the hosts two old gits whose love of comedy and social relevance have long since faded to nothingness? If that sounds like just the thing you're looking for then boy do we have 30-40 minutes of your listening time to waste that you'll never get back! Hosts are Bill and Mark and tech production and artistic direction is by Christian. We'll only publish full names when we hit 10K subscriptions and start to monetize. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 en © 2025 https://episodes.castos.com/60120a71609343-49294352/images/its.jpg Isn't That Special https://isnt-that-special.castos.com What could be more pointless than ANOTHER Podcast? How about one that's focused on the grating and tediously over-populated world of streaming stand-up comedy 'specials'? Can we sweeten the pot by making the hosts two old gits whose love of comedy and social relevance have long since faded to nothingness? If that sounds like just the thing you're looking for then boy do we have 30-40 minutes of your listening time to waste that you'll never get back! Hosts are Bill and Mark and tech production and artistic direction is by Christian. We'll only publish full names when we hit 10K subscriptions and start to monetize. The Lincoln Lodge episodic What could be more pointless than ANOTHER Podcast? How about one that's focused on the grating and tediously over-populated world of streaming stand-up comedy 'specials'? Can we sweeten the pot by making the hosts two old gits whose love of comedy and social relevance have long since faded to nothingness? If that sounds like just the thing you're looking for then boy do we have 30-40 minutes of your listening time to waste that you'll never get back! Hosts are Bill and Mark and tech production and artistic direction is by Christian. We'll only publish full names when we hit 10K subscriptions and start to monetize. The Lincoln Lodge thelincolnlodge@yahoo.com false https://feeds.castos.com/gz6xg yes <![CDATA[Review: Can I touch It, Whitney Cummings]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2422996 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-can-i-touch-it-whitney-cummings Recorded on April 15th so we naturally turn our thoughts to tax returns while also recapping our failed team bonding trip to a Blackhawks game. We won't post spoilers but...this episode contains a MAJOR technical innovation for the Podcast! All that as a prelude to reviewing the 2019 offering Can I Touch It by Whitney Cummings. Find it on Netflix: Can I touch It. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 31 2 false Recorded on April 15th so we naturally turn our thoughts to tax returns while also recapping our failed team bonding trip to a Blackhawks game. We won't post spoilers but...this episode contains a MAJOR technical innovation for the Podcast! All that as a prelude to reviewing the 2019 offering Can I Touch It by Whitney Cummings. Find it on Netflix: Can I touch It. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:19:19 <![CDATA[Review: Jew, Ari Shaffir]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2417763 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-jew-ari-shaffir Finally, FINALLY we get to the topics of Toblerones, custom clock making and MC Hammer . The comedy special at hand on this week's show is Ari Shaffir's 2022 offering Jew. Find it on Youtube: Jew You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 30 2 false Finally, FINALLY we get to the topics of Toblerones, custom clock making and MC Hammer . The comedy special at hand on this week's show is Ari Shaffir's 2022 offering Jew. Find it on Youtube: Jew You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:13:51 <![CDATA[Review: Let It Go, Bill Burr]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2411933 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-let-it-go-bill-burr In no particular order of importance 'the T' is dished as 'the kids' say on the great Home Depot/Menards debate, Lou Bega and his Mambo Number 5 and the upcoming rituals of Easter  . Eventually we get around to reviewing Bill Burr's breakout 2010 offering Let It Go. Available now on Youtube: Let It Go. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 29 2 false In no particular order of importance 'the T' is dished as 'the kids' say on the great Home Depot/Menards debate, Lou Bega and his Mambo Number 5 and the upcoming rituals of Easter  . Eventually we get around to reviewing Bill Burr's breakout 2010 offering Let It Go. Available now on Youtube: Let It Go. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:21:58 <![CDATA[Review: Domestic Shorthair, Todd Barry]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2411923 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-domestic-shorthair-todd-barry The always contentious subject of Apple Cider Vinegar kicks us off with discussions of service dogs and AARP membership to add further spice. This week's comedy 'review' is of the 2023 special Domestic Shorthair by Todd Barry. Currently available on Tubi or Youtube: Domestic Shorthair  .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 28 2 false The always contentious subject of Apple Cider Vinegar kicks us off with discussions of service dogs and AARP membership to add further spice. This week's comedy 'review' is of the 2023 special Domestic Shorthair by Todd Barry. Currently available on Tubi or Youtube: Domestic Shorthair  .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:19:38 <![CDATA[Review: One night Stand, Norm Macdonald]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2405517 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-one-night-stand-norm-macdonald The episode starts off with a lively debate with regards to puctuality, more dead air about cell phone service and a discussion on American health care. Eventually we get to Norm MacDonald's first ever HBO special on One Night Stand. It is currently available on Youtube: One Night Stand You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 27 2 false The episode starts off with a lively debate with regards to puctuality, more dead air about cell phone service and a discussion on American health care. Eventually we get to Norm MacDonald's first ever HBO special on One Night Stand. It is currently available on Youtube: One Night Stand You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:23:24 <![CDATA[Review: An Escalator Can Never Break, Mitch Hedberg]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2391087 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-an-escalator-can-never-break-mitch-hedberg We kick it off offering opinions on such wide varying fare as the 7 Up film series, hard boiled eggs and remote working before knuckling down to the matter in hand: Mitch Hedberg's seminal 1999 special An Escalator Can Never Break . It is currently available in either the 22 minute edited version or the one we recommend at 37 unexpurgated minutes on Daily Motion: An Escalator Can Never Break. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 26 2 false We kick it off offering opinions on such wide varying fare as the 7 Up film series, hard boiled eggs and remote working before knuckling down to the matter in hand: Mitch Hedberg's seminal 1999 special An Escalator Can Never Break . It is currently available in either the 22 minute edited version or the one we recommend at 37 unexpurgated minutes on Daily Motion: An Escalator Can Never Break. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:14:34 <![CDATA[Review: Cara Josephine, Josie Long]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2383154 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-cara-josephine-josie-long For some reason our weird obsession with food intake resurfaces while marital strife and cabaret entertainment also receive a diligent discussion. The special in question this week is Josie Long's 2013 offering Cara Josephine. It is currently available on Youtube for all to see for free!: Cara Jospehine. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 25 2 false For some reason our weird obsession with food intake resurfaces while marital strife and cabaret entertainment also receive a diligent discussion. The special in question this week is Josie Long's 2013 offering Cara Josephine. It is currently available on Youtube for all to see for free!: Cara Jospehine. You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos. Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:13:21 <![CDATA[Review: Coming Soon On A Face Near You, John 'Dr. Dirty' Valby]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2374718 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-coming-soon-on-a-face-near-you-john-dr-dirty-valby We return to the great aluminum/aluminium debate and whinge like old men about cell phones. Then its a quick recap of dietary habits before diving headlong into a review of Coming To A Face Near You by Dr. Dirty  - John Valby. Neither of those names are made up. It is currently available on youtube NSFW/Parental Discretion Advised/The opinions contained within are not endorsed by us - Coming Soon On A Face Near You .You probably shouldn't watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 24 2 false We return to the great aluminum/aluminium debate and whinge like old men about cell phones. Then its a quick recap of dietary habits before diving headlong into a review of Coming To A Face Near You by Dr. Dirty  - John Valby. Neither of those names are made up. It is currently available on youtube NSFW/Parental Discretion Advised/The opinions contained within are not endorsed by us - Coming Soon On A Face Near You .You probably shouldn't watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:15:28 <![CDATA[Review: Live at The Purple Onion, Zach Galfianakis]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2369778 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-live-at-the-purple-onion-zach-galfianakis Yet another longest ever episode (grimace) discussing the Two Good To Go service (NOT sponsored content), calcium intake recommendations, how to improvise crutches and another first with a special drop in guest with the personable Kyle Scanlan!  The special we eventually get around to talking about is the 2006 offering Live At The Purple Onion by Zach Galfianakis. It is currently available on Netflix for the wealthy among us or hear on Youtube: Live At The Purple Onion .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 23 2 false Yet another longest ever episode (grimace) discussing the Two Good To Go service (NOT sponsored content), calcium intake recommendations, how to improvise crutches and another first with a special drop in guest with the personable Kyle Scanlan!  The special we eventually get around to talking about is the 2006 offering Live At The Purple Onion by Zach Galfianakis. It is currently available on Netflix for the wealthy among us or hear on Youtube: Live At The Purple Onion .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:23:35 <![CDATA[Special Episode: Beth Stelling Interview]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2369769 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/special-episode-beth-stelling-interview Our very first special edition! We were lucky enough to sit down with Beth Stelling and talk about the mechanics and challenges of filming a comedy special. A must hear for all comedy special fans!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 22 2 false Our very first special edition! We were lucky enough to sit down with Beth Stelling and talk about the mechanics and challenges of filming a comedy special. A must hear for all comedy special fans!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 00:53:48 <![CDATA[Review: Beautiful Dogs, Shane Gillis]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2359789 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-beautiful-dogs-shane-gillis Our longest ever episode (collective groan) discussing alumin(i)um, the Superbowl, deodorant and a vast array of other interesting subjects while also passing judgement on the Shane Gillis 2023 special Beautiful Dogs.  The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: Beautiful Dogs You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 21 2 false Our longest ever episode (collective groan) discussing alumin(i)um, the Superbowl, deodorant and a vast array of other interesting subjects while also passing judgement on the Shane Gillis 2023 special Beautiful Dogs.  The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: Beautiful Dogs You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:14:25 <![CDATA[Review: American Boy, Marcello Hernandez]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2348512 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-american-boy-marcello-hernandez Another lengthy preamble takes in Eric Stoltz, sandwiches and Superbowl plans before getting to the 2025 release American Boy by Marcello Hernandez.  The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: American Boy  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 20 2 false Another lengthy preamble takes in Eric Stoltz, sandwiches and Superbowl plans before getting to the 2025 release American Boy by Marcello Hernandez.  The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: American Boy  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 00:59:40 <![CDATA[Review: The Comeback Kid, John Mulaney]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2342122 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-the-comeback-kid-john-mulaney We hit the zeitgeist once again with discussions on A.I. , bagels and backsplashes before heading back in time to 2015 and John Mulaney's offering The Comeback Kid. The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: The Comeback Kid .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 19 2 false We hit the zeitgeist once again with discussions on A.I. , bagels and backsplashes before heading back in time to 2015 and John Mulaney's offering The Comeback Kid. The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: The Comeback Kid .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:00:33 <![CDATA[Review: Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time, Rory Scovel]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2335438 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-rory-scovel-tries-stand-up-for-the-first-time-rory-scovel We try and break out of the winter doldrums with a retrospective look back at a 2016 offering from Rory Scovel. But not before we nail the thorny topics of Cubs memorabilia, Dr. Dirty John Valby and announcing our new show sponsor. The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 18 2 false We try and break out of the winter doldrums with a retrospective look back at a 2016 offering from Rory Scovel. But not before we nail the thorny topics of Cubs memorabilia, Dr. Dirty John Valby and announcing our new show sponsor. The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 01:03:28 <![CDATA[Review: Unspeakable Things, Leanne Morgan]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2330543 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-unspeakable-things-leanne-morgan In what is arguably our most anticipated episode ever we discuss broth, wiffle ball and American Football before finally addressing the lightning rod special Unspeakable Things by Leanne Morgan/Rogers. The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: Unspeakable Things  .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> full 17 2 false In what is arguably our most anticipated episode ever we discuss broth, wiffle ball and American Football before finally addressing the lightning rod special Unspeakable Things by Leanne Morgan/Rogers. The special is available on Netflix for the wealthy among us: Unspeakable Things  .You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good.

]]> 00:59:52 <![CDATA[Review: It's Not Easy Bein' Me, Rodney Dangerfield]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2295364 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-its-not-easy-bein-me-rodney-dangerfield Be thankful that we cut out 10 minutes of arguing over how the specials we review get picked and you only get the last 2 minutes. Then it's a live holiday gift exchange followed by a discussion of holiday show gimmicks and the 'Schnitzelbank' before we finally we get to Rodney Dangerfield's 1983 special It's Not Easy Bein' Me. The special is available on Youtube: It's Not Easy Bein' Me.   You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 16 2 false Be thankful that we cut out 10 minutes of arguing over how the specials we review get picked and you only get the last 2 minutes. Then it's a live holiday gift exchange followed by a discussion of holiday show gimmicks and the 'Schnitzelbank' before we finally we get to Rodney Dangerfield's 1983 special It's Not Easy Bein' Me. The special is available on Youtube: It's Not Easy Bein' Me.   You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:57:18 <![CDATA[Review: Best and Worst of the Season 1 specials]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2285630 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-best-and-worst-of-the-season-1-specials Just a mere 14 weeks late we get around to ranking the best and worst of the specials we reviewed in Season One! Of course not before we have a long, irrelevant preamble discussing the contentious hot topics of middle names, Quinoa and pest control.  No need to watch anything before this episode so that's a blessing at least!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 15 2 false Just a mere 14 weeks late we get around to ranking the best and worst of the specials we reviewed in Season One! Of course not before we have a long, irrelevant preamble discussing the contentious hot topics of middle names, Quinoa and pest control.  No need to watch anything before this episode so that's a blessing at least!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:50:43 <![CDATA[Review: An Audience With..., Joan Rivers]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2285623 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-an-audience-with-joan-rivers This week we get seasonally topical with discussions on heating bills, holiday traditions and Bill's fabulous new coat hood. Then its another time warp back to the 1984 special An Audience with Joan Rivers. The special is available on Youtube: An Audience With Joan Rivers (1984).  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 14 2 false This week we get seasonally topical with discussions on heating bills, holiday traditions and Bill's fabulous new coat hood. Then its another time warp back to the 1984 special An Audience with Joan Rivers. The special is available on Youtube: An Audience With Joan Rivers (1984).  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:53:49 <![CDATA[Review: Breaking The Rules, Sam Kinison]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2267428 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-breaking-the-rules-sam-kinison You won't believe how long we spend discussing our favourite pens. Yes pens. Don't know what GERD is? You will now! If you're not interested in the thrillg world of sitcom pilots you can skip that bit and head to the 25 minute mark when  finally we get to Sam Kinison's 1987 special Breaking The Rules. The special is available on Daily Motion: Breaking The Rules.   You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 13 2 false You won't believe how long we spend discussing our favourite pens. Yes pens. Don't know what GERD is? You will now! If you're not interested in the thrillg world of sitcom pilots you can skip that bit and head to the 25 minute mark when  finally we get to Sam Kinison's 1987 special Breaking The Rules. The special is available on Daily Motion: Breaking The Rules.   You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:03:06 <![CDATA[Review: Caligula, Anthony Jeselnik]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2234455 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-caligula-anthony-jeselnik In the pre-review ramble today we discuss whether Covid was a good or bad thing, another potential show rename, Nationalism and at l-e-n-g-t-h we revisit Janet Jackson's Superbowl 'wardrobe malfunction'.  finally we get to Anthony Jeselnik's 2013 special Caligula. The special is available on Youtube: Caligula.   You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 12 2 false In the pre-review ramble today we discuss whether Covid was a good or bad thing, another potential show rename, Nationalism and at l-e-n-g-t-h we revisit Janet Jackson's Superbowl 'wardrobe malfunction'.  finally we get to Anthony Jeselnik's 2013 special Caligula. The special is available on Youtube: Caligula.   You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:08:35 <![CDATA[Review: Untitled, Ian Edwards]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2210313 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-untitled-ian-edwards This episode is waaaay too long. You might want to skip it. In an exhausting pre-amble we cover Billy Joel, pipe smoking, paper-based pornography and create a new game segment.  Eventually we review Ian Edwards' 2025 special Untitled. The special is available on Youtube: Ian Edwards - Untitled.  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 11 2 false This episode is waaaay too long. You might want to skip it. In an exhausting pre-amble we cover Billy Joel, pipe smoking, paper-based pornography and create a new game segment.  Eventually we review Ian Edwards' 2025 special Untitled. The special is available on Youtube: Ian Edwards - Untitled.  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:16:34 <![CDATA[Review: Michael Che Matters, Michael Che]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2200452 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-michael-che-matters-michael-che An insanely long lead in this week covers, Halloween tradition, Guy Fawkes/Forks, hallucinogenic experiences and our very first listener feedback! Eventually we review Michael Che's 2016 special Michael Che Matters. The special is available on Netflix: Michael Che Matters.  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 10 2 false An insanely long lead in this week covers, Halloween tradition, Guy Fawkes/Forks, hallucinogenic experiences and our very first listener feedback! Eventually we review Michael Che's 2016 special Michael Che Matters. The special is available on Netflix: Michael Che Matters.  You should watch it before listening to the review. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:07:14 <![CDATA[Review: Beer Hall Putsch, Doug Stanhope]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2176027 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-beer-hall-putsch-doug-stanhope Featuring the usual preamble about haircuts plus discussions on financial prudence, erectile disfunction pills and a full and frank apology from Bill for comments made about a comedian in a previous episode. Eventually we review Doug Stanhope's 2013 special Beer Hall Putsch. The special is available for free on youtube: Beer Hall Putsch . You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 9 2 false Featuring the usual preamble about haircuts plus discussions on financial prudence, erectile disfunction pills and a full and frank apology from Bill for comments made about a comedian in a previous episode. Eventually we review Doug Stanhope's 2013 special Beer Hall Putsch. The special is available for free on youtube: Beer Hall Putsch . You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:03:14 <![CDATA[Review: White Noise, Andrew Santino]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2171357 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-white-noise-andrew-santino Are we pro or anti King? Find out today. How did Adam Sandler fare at the UC? Find out today. What is the deal with dollar hot dogs at Jewel? Find out today. Eventually we review Andrew Santino's special White Noise. The special is available on Hulu for the country's wealthiest citizens: White Noise . You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 8 2 false Are we pro or anti King? Find out today. How did Adam Sandler fare at the UC? Find out today. What is the deal with dollar hot dogs at Jewel? Find out today. Eventually we review Andrew Santino's special White Noise. The special is available on Hulu for the country's wealthiest citizens: White Noise . You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:59:38 <![CDATA[Review: Model Comedian, Caleb Hearon]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2166089 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-model-comedian-caleb-hearon We return to the subject of train travel and give big ups to The Fargo TV Series before knuckling down to the review of Caleb Hearon's debut special Model Comedian. The special is available on HBO for the country's wealthiest citizens: Model Comedian.  You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 7 2 false We return to the subject of train travel and give big ups to The Fargo TV Series before knuckling down to the review of Caleb Hearon's debut special Model Comedian. The special is available on HBO for the country's wealthiest citizens: Model Comedian.  You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:00:58 <![CDATA[Review: Confirmed Kills, Iliza Shlesinger]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2161122 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-confirmed-kills-iliza-shlesinger We talk about a not-happening roadtrip, common law marriage and what Mark can or can't afford before finally heading over to Sheffield and Belmont to review Iliza Shlesinger's 2016 special Comfirmed Kills at The Vic Theater. The special is available on Netflix or, and we didn't tell you this, for free on Dailymotion: Confirmed Kills  You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 6 2 false We talk about a not-happening roadtrip, common law marriage and what Mark can or can't afford before finally heading over to Sheffield and Belmont to review Iliza Shlesinger's 2016 special Comfirmed Kills at The Vic Theater. The special is available on Netflix or, and we didn't tell you this, for free on Dailymotion: Confirmed Kills  You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:59:45 <![CDATA[Review: Randy Writes A Novel, Randy Feltface]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2154792 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-randy-writes-a-novel-randy-feltface We talk about glasses, baseball and Australia before heading down under to review Randy Writes A Novel by comedy muppet Randy Feltface.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: Randy Writes A Novel.  You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 5 2 false We talk about glasses, baseball and Australia before heading down under to review Randy Writes A Novel by comedy muppet Randy Feltface.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: Randy Writes A Novel.  You should watch it before listening to the review.  

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:04:53 <![CDATA[Review: Perfect, Nikki Glaser]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2143673 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-perfect-nikki-glaser We kick things off with a fresh batch of expletives in 'Guess The Swearword' before segueing neatly into a review of Nikki Glaser's 2016 offering Perfect.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: Perfect  You should watch it before listening to the review.  WARNING: We only get to the subject of recapping Bill's train trip to Seattle at the end of the episode. That's a lot of meandering chatter to sit through.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 4 2 false We kick things off with a fresh batch of expletives in 'Guess The Swearword' before segueing neatly into a review of Nikki Glaser's 2016 offering Perfect.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: Perfect  You should watch it before listening to the review.  WARNING: We only get to the subject of recapping Bill's train trip to Seattle at the end of the episode. That's a lot of meandering chatter to sit through.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:01:37 <![CDATA[Review: What., Bo Burnham]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2137784 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-what-bo-burnham We spend time discussing overnight train travel and continue with our wildly popular new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Bo Burnham's 2013 offering What.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: What.  You should watch it before listening to the review. It already has 26 MILLION views! WARNING: This episode is only slighly shorter than the actual special.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 3 2 false We spend time discussing overnight train travel and continue with our wildly popular new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Bo Burnham's 2013 offering What.  The special is available on Youtube for totes free!: What.  You should watch it before listening to the review. It already has 26 MILLION views! WARNING: This episode is only slighly shorter than the actual special.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and sometimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:55:14 <![CDATA[Review: We Are Miracles, Sarah Silverman]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2131137 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-we-are-miracles-sarah-silverman We spend more time than is seemly discussing Oasis and introducing our new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Sarah Silverman's 2013 offering We Are Miracles. The special is available for rock stars with HBO and also on Youtube for $4: We are Miracles .You should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is the longest one ever. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 2 2 false We spend more time than is seemly discussing Oasis and introducing our new 'Guess The Swearword' segment before finally moving on to the subject of Sarah Silverman's 2013 offering We Are Miracles. The special is available for rock stars with HBO and also on Youtube for $4: We are Miracles .You should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is the longest one ever. 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:10:23 <![CDATA[Review: Slow and Steady, Joe Pera]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2125640 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-slow-and-steady-joe-pera We spend more time than is seemly discussing haircuts before finally moving on to the subject of Joe Pera's 2023 offering Slow and Steady. The special is available on Youtube: Slow and Steady and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is more hair-focused than comedy-focused. FUN FACT: This is the first episode in Season 2 of the podcast!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 1 2 false We spend more time than is seemly discussing haircuts before finally moving on to the subject of Joe Pera's 2023 offering Slow and Steady. The special is available on Youtube: Slow and Steady and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is more hair-focused than comedy-focused. FUN FACT: This is the first episode in Season 2 of the podcast!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:50:40 <![CDATA[Review: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Mike Birbiglia]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2125534 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-my-girlfriends-boyfriend-mike-birbiglia We discuss Southie culture, Adam Sandler (again), male fashion tips and finally knuckle down to the 2013 Special My Girlfriend's Boyfriend by Mike Birbiglia! It is available to watch for free on Youtube: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is unnecessarily long. FUN FACT: This is the final episode in Season 1 of the podcast!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 19 1 false We discuss Southie culture, Adam Sandler (again), male fashion tips and finally knuckle down to the 2013 Special My Girlfriend's Boyfriend by Mike Birbiglia! It is available to watch for free on Youtube: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend and you should watch it before listening to the review! WARNING: This episode is unnecessarily long. FUN FACT: This is the final episode in Season 1 of the podcast!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:56:42 <![CDATA[Review: Critic's Choice, Dana Carvey]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2126838 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-critics-choice-dana-carvey We're back from Europe all rested and sophisticated and in this episode the comedy time machine takes us back to 1995 for Dana Carvey's Critic's Choice stand-up special! The special is available on Youtube: Critic's Choice and you should watch it before listening to the review! 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 18 1 false We're back from Europe all rested and sophisticated and in this episode the comedy time machine takes us back to 1995 for Dana Carvey's Critic's Choice stand-up special! The special is available on Youtube: Critic's Choice and you should watch it before listening to the review! 

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:43:10 <![CDATA[Review: If you Didn't Want Me Then, Beth Stelling]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2125422 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-if-you-didnt-want-me-then-beth-stelling We finally get to discuss the work of somebody we've actually met with the latest special from Lodge alumni and go-gal Beth Stelling: If You didn't Want Me Then  The 2025 special is available on Netflix for those with disposable income and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on days gone past at The Lincoln Lodge and whether women are funny to other women.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 17 1 false We finally get to discuss the work of somebody we've actually met with the latest special from Lodge alumni and go-gal Beth Stelling: If You didn't Want Me Then  The 2025 special is available on Netflix for those with disposable income and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on days gone past at The Lincoln Lodge and whether women are funny to other women.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 01:02:36 <![CDATA[Review: Elephant In The Room, Patrice O'Neal]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2125199 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-elephant-in-the-room-patrice-oneal We discuss scooter maintenance briefly before tackling The Elephant In The Room which is also the name of the special from legendary and late lamented comedian Patrice O'Neal. The 2011 special is viewable on Youtube for free - Elephant In The Room  - and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 16 1 false We discuss scooter maintenance briefly before tackling The Elephant In The Room which is also the name of the special from legendary and late lamented comedian Patrice O'Neal. The 2011 special is viewable on Youtube for free - Elephant In The Room  - and you should watch it before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:50:20 <![CDATA[Review: The Second Best Night Of Your Life, Brett Goldstein]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:25:00 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2125194 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-the-second-best-night-of-your-life-brett-goldstein We head back over 'the pond' to check out Brett Goldstein's debut stand up special The Second Best Night Of Your Life! You can rent this on Apple TV or Hulu some how and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 15 1 false We head back over 'the pond' to check out Brett Goldstein's debut stand up special The Second Best Night Of Your Life! You can rent this on Apple TV or Hulu some how and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:51:28 <![CDATA[Review: Over Your Head, Gallagher]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:49:08 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2107501 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-over-your-head-gallagher We head back to the 80's (sigh) to check out Gallagher's wildly weird Over Your Head special! You can rent this on Amazon Prime for a highly affordable $1.99: Over Your Head and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 14 1 false We head back to the 80's (sigh) to check out Gallagher's wildly weird Over Your Head special! You can rent this on Amazon Prime for a highly affordable $1.99: Over Your Head and you should do so before listening to the review! This episodes includes ruminations on the glory days of VHS.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:48:07 <![CDATA[Review: Basic Lee, Stewart Lee]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:38:02 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2107500 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-basic-lee-stewart-lee Bill and Mark cross the Atlantic to review British iconoclast Stewart Lee's seminal Basic Lee special! You can view the entire 92 minute epic on youtube: Basic Lee .This episode also includes ruminations on integrity and nihilism so be warned!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 13 1 false Bill and Mark cross the Atlantic to review British iconoclast Stewart Lee's seminal Basic Lee special! You can view the entire 92 minute epic on youtube: Basic Lee .This episode also includes ruminations on integrity and nihilism so be warned!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:45:36 <![CDATA[Review: The Dreamer, Dave Chappelle]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:50:01 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2095117 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-the-dreamer-dave-chappelle Bill and Mark follow up the retrospective look back at 2000's Killing Them softly with a full 50 minute shakedown of  2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! Pssst...you didn't hear it from us but you can see the special on Daily Motion RN if you' don't have Netflix: The Dreamer This lengthy episode also includes discussions on what we think we sound like and Mark's reticence to engage in pointless arguments.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> full 12 1 false Bill and Mark follow up the retrospective look back at 2000's Killing Them softly with a full 50 minute shakedown of  2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! Pssst...you didn't hear it from us but you can see the special on Daily Motion RN if you' don't have Netflix: The Dreamer This lengthy episode also includes discussions on what we think we sound like and Mark's reticence to engage in pointless arguments.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good

]]> 00:59:32 <![CDATA[Review: Killing Them Softly, Dave Chappelle]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:41:03 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2095115 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-killing-them-softly-dave-chappelle Bill and Mark set out to illustrate comedy history with back to back reviews of the first ever Dave Chappelle special, 2000's Killing Them Softly, followed by an episode dedicated to 2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! If you haven't already done so you can watch the first special on Youtube: Killing Them Softly . This lengthy episode also includes discussions on car maintenance and the intro music used on the podcast!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> full 11 1 false Bill and Mark set out to illustrate comedy history with back to back reviews of the first ever Dave Chappelle special, 2000's Killing Them Softly, followed by an episode dedicated to 2024's highly devisive The Dreamer! If you haven't already done so you can watch the first special on Youtube: Killing Them Softly . This lengthy episode also includes discussions on car maintenance and the intro music used on the podcast!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> 00:54:13 <![CDATA[Review: Remain Seated, Larry The Cable Guy]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:26:49 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2087168 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-remain-seated-larry-the-cable-guy Bill and Mark post our longest ever episode as we hit the double-digit episode mark (before hitting the same for listeners) and ponder the eternal mystery of Larry The Cable Guy. If you haven't already done so please watch the special on Amazon or Netflix: Remain Seated  so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> full 10 1 false Bill and Mark post our longest ever episode as we hit the double-digit episode mark (before hitting the same for listeners) and ponder the eternal mystery of Larry The Cable Guy. If you haven't already done so please watch the special on Amazon or Netflix: Remain Seated  so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> 00:49:50 <![CDATA[Review: Make Joke From Face, Nick Swardson]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:54:14 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2087134 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-make-joke-from-face-nick-swardson Bill and Mark get Sandler-adjacent once more with a review of the latest offering from Nick Swardson. If you haven't already done so please watch the special - for free! - on Youtube: Make Joke From Face so that you can support the artist and disagree with everythign we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> full 9 1 false Bill and Mark get Sandler-adjacent once more with a review of the latest offering from Nick Swardson. If you haven't already done so please watch the special - for free! - on Youtube: Make Joke From Face so that you can support the artist and disagree with everythign we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> 00:28:56 <![CDATA[Review: For Your Approval, Ellen DeGeneres]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:34:57 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2087087 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-for-your-approval-ellen-degeneres Bill and Mark grab the proverbial bull by the horns and review the latest and last (?) special by Ellen DeGeneres. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Netflix: For Your Approval so that you can support the artist because boy does she need a friend right now!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> full 8 1 false Bill and Mark grab the proverbial bull by the horns and review the latest and last (?) special by Ellen DeGeneres. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Netflix: For Your Approval so that you can support the artist because boy does she need a friend right now!

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> 00:37:18 <![CDATA[Review: I Got A Mule! , Tom Green]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 23:32:25 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2050089 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-i-got-a-mule-tom-green Bill and Mark bounce between 1997 and 2025 with a review of a recent comeback offering by Tom Green. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Amazon: I Got A Mule! so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> full 7 1 false Bill and Mark bounce between 1997 and 2025 with a review of a recent comeback offering by Tom Green. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Amazon: I Got A Mule! so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> 00:41:06 <![CDATA[Review: Lucid - A Crowd Work special, Matt Rife]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 23:26:29 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2050088 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-lucid-a-crowd-work-special-matt-rife Bill and Mark finally grab the zeitgeist by the lapels with a review of a recent offering by Matt Rife. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Netflix: Lucid - A Crowd Work special so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> full 6 1 false Bill and Mark finally grab the zeitgeist by the lapels with a review of a recent offering by Matt Rife. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available on Netflix: Lucid - A Crowd Work special so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> 00:27:21 <![CDATA[Review: For The Masses, Eddie Pepitone]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 23:18:18 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2050087 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-for-the-masses-eddie-pepitone Bill and Mark tackle a 2020 offering from The Bitter Buddha himsef, Eddie Pepitone. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available for free on Youtube: For The Masses so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> full 5 1 false Bill and Mark tackle a 2020 offering from The Bitter Buddha himsef, Eddie Pepitone. If you haven't already done so please consider watching this special available for free on Youtube: For The Masses so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style. They are very good!

]]> 00:36:09 <![CDATA[Review: I'm an Entertainer, Wanda Sykes]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:05:31 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2019485 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-im-an-entertainer-wanda-sykes Bill and Mark venture into new territory with another veteran comedian whose work is new to them as they review Wanda Sykes' latest special. If you haven't already done so please consider watching her latest Netflix special I'm an Entertainer so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

 

]]> full 4 1 false Bill and Mark venture into new territory with another veteran comedian whose work is new to them as they review Wanda Sykes' latest special. If you haven't already done so please consider watching her latest Netflix special I'm an Entertainer so that you can support the artist and disagree with everything we say.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

 

]]> 00:34:40 <![CDATA[Review: Local Act, Maria Bamford]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:56:22 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2019481 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-local-act-maria-bamford As our listening figures soar into the thin end of double digits we turn our attention to the acclaimed Minnesota veteran and alt-darling Maria Bamford. If you haven't already done so please consider watching her latest Netflix special Local Act so that you can better follow along with our frankly irrelevant thoughts.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

 

]]> full 3 1 false As our listening figures soar into the thin end of double digits we turn our attention to the acclaimed Minnesota veteran and alt-darling Maria Bamford. If you haven't already done so please consider watching her latest Netflix special Local Act so that you can better follow along with our frankly irrelevant thoughts.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

 

]]> 00:35:45 <![CDATA[Review: Love you, Adam Sandler]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:27:40 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2016146 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-love-you-adam-sandler Hot off a record 17 listens for our groundbreaking new podcast we review Adam Sandler's latest offering: Love You. This could be a make or break moment for Sandler's career so strap in for a 37 minute thrill ride of commentary. Which I think we can all agreee is too long.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

]]> full 2 1 false Hot off a record 17 listens for our groundbreaking new podcast we review Adam Sandler's latest offering: Love You. This could be a make or break moment for Sandler's career so strap in for a 37 minute thrill ride of commentary. Which I think we can all agreee is too long.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

]]> 00:37:53 <![CDATA[Review: Your Friend, Nate Bargatze]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:35:40 +0000 The Lincoln Lodge https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/64456/episode/2001628 https://isnt-that-special.castos.com/episodes/review-your-friend-nate-bargatze Bill and Mark open the batting for this podcast with a review of the comedy special Your Friend by current giant of the scene Nate Bargatze.

Pay no attention to the name of the podcast mentioned as we had to change it when we found out it was already taken. Pay no attention to the opinions expressed either as we are old.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

 

]]> full 1 1 false Bill and Mark open the batting for this podcast with a review of the comedy special Your Friend by current giant of the scene Nate Bargatze.

Pay no attention to the name of the podcast mentioned as we had to change it when we found out it was already taken. Pay no attention to the opinions expressed either as we are old.

Theme music: El Cha Cha Man by Juanitos.  Juanitos, led by Juan Naveira, is the single French rock'n'roll and soul band mixing latin soul, exotica, acid jazz, punk, vocal pop and somtimes reggae roots in the Jackie Mittoo style.

 

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