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Troubled Waters

Troubled Waters is the pop culture quiz show where comedians disagree to disagree. Twice a month, Dave will stoke pointless arguments between two teams of comedians and make them compete against each other in order to settle their meaningless debates once and for all. Winner takes home the right to be right.

comedy improv

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00:49:57

Fitness Marshall vs Peter Andre

Troubled Waters ·

2020/04/16

Editor's note: We accidentally recorded from the wrong source on this remote recording. Please forgive the audio issues on Dave's mic! Benjamin Partridge and Sarah Morgan join host Dave Holmes on this special remote episode of Troubled Waters to shine a light on their favorite stories of the past few weeks.Team Peter AndreBenjamin PartridgeTeam Fitness MarshallSarah Morgan This week, our comics give some quarantine friendly pop culture recommendations, give rousing speeches to our listeners, and

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00:23:40

Troubled Waters At Home

Troubled Waters ·

2020/04/01

Well hello there! Welcome to the first post-quarantine episode of Troubled Waters. We're doing a special "Play At Home" edition of the show where YOU are playing along! If you’re self-quarantining with other people, play along with them too. We’d love it if you recorded yourselves playing along with our games and sent them to us at our Twitter account, @TroubledPod, or email them to us at troubledwaterspod@gmail.com. We’ll try our best to share as many of them as we can!Remember to tweet us

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00:53:12

Pox vs Hanx

Troubled Waters ·

2020/03/18

Editor's note: This episode was originally meant to run during the MaxFunDrive, but due to, well, you know, we had to postpone the pledge drive.Jordan Morris, Alexis Preston, J Keith van Straaten, and Biz Ellis join Dave Holmes to defend the honor of the most hallowed institutions of our times; it's The Hanks Family vs Chicken Pox. Team HanxBiz Ellis and J Keith van Straaten Team PoxJordan Morris and Alexis Preston This week, our teams are quizzed on covers of songs originally sung by women, discuss

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00:55:30

Fast Food vs McMillions

Troubled Waters ·

2020/03/03

Matt Apodaca, Ellington Wells, Mike Castle, and Casey O'Brien join host Dave Holmes to defend the most hallowed institutions of our times; it's Fast Food vs. the McMillions guysTeam Fast FoodCasey O'Brien and Ellington Wells Team McMillionsMike Castle and Matt Apodaca This week, our teams come up with new protest slogans, talk about the angriest they've ever been (or seen others at their angriest), and argue about when celebrities truly became famous.Ellington Wells would like to plug her short

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00:56:42

Kanye vs Jameela

Troubled Waters ·

2020/02/17

Molly Ruben Long, Brian Fernandes. Venk Potula, and Aimée Lutkin join host Dave Holmes to throw a cultural life preserver to their favorite celebs currently in troubled waters; it's Kanye vs Jameela Team Kanye Molly Ruben Long and Venk Potula Team Jameela Brian Fernandes and Aimeé Lutkin This week, our teams help Dave decide over his Valentine's Day plans, talk about terrible dates they've been on, and create their very own national holidays. Molly Ruben Long would like to plug Big Laughs at the

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01:00:25

Cats vs Sitting

Troubled Waters ·

2020/02/03

This week, Lindsey Kelk, Chad Westbrook, Karen Strassman, and Kale Hills attempt to throw a cultural life preserver to someone or something that is currently in troubled waters; it's Andrew Lloyd Webber vs Renaissance Paintings Team Cats Lindsey Kelk and Kale Hills Team Sitting Chad Westbrook and Karen Strassman This week, our teams argue over new Oscar categories, talk about a day they would gladly live over and over again, and give inspiring speeches to our listeners. Chad Westbrook would like

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00:57:35

Oscar Snubs vs Goop

Troubled Waters ·

2020/01/16

Mike Castle, Steve Hernandez, Mary Anthony, and Ryan Barton join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: what should we be paying more attention to, the Goop candle or Oscar snubs? Team Goop Ryan Barton and Steve Hernandez Team Oscar Snubs Mike Castle and Mary Anthony This week, our teams argue about Oscar nominations, fake mutant powers, and make up candle scents for celebrities. Ryan Barton would like to plug his webseries, Man Eater and recommends the UCB Drag Race. Steve Hernandez would

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01:07:42

2011 vs 2012

Troubled Waters ·

2020/01/03

Allie Goertz, Gwen Hollander, Joey Greer, and Melissa Darch join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: which was the best year of the past decade? Team 2011 Joey Greer and Allie Goertz Team 2012 Melissa Darch and Gwen Hollander This week, our teams argue over 2020 resolutions, make movies more Jumanji, and try adding more verses into We Didn't Start the Fire. Melissa Darch would like to plug Minute 24 and recommends The Pack Theater Joey Greer would like to plug his album Good Night and

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00:55:26

The Troubled Waters 2019 Holiday Special

Troubled Waters ·

2019/12/17

Alison Rosen, Danielle Perez, Joel Stein, and Drennon Davis join host Dave Holmes for the very first Troubled Waters holiday special! This week, our teams argue over holiday party etiquette, tell us about their worst holiday experiences, and pretend to love their terrible Christmas presents. Alison Rosen would like to plug the Childish and Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend live shows at SF Sketchfest and recommends Joel Stein's book, In Defense of Elitism: Why I'm Better Than You and You're

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00:44:17

Live Shows Rule vs Live Shows Suck

Troubled Waters ·

2019/12/02

Laci Mosley, Nick Kocher, Lisa Gilroy, and Joe Kwaczala join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, are live shows for suckers or are they actually pretty cool? Team Pro-Live Shows Joe Kwaczala and Laci Mosley Team Anti-Live Shows Nick Kocher and Lisa Gilroy This week, our teams argue about Coldplay's recent decision to quit touring, talk about the worst stories about life on the road, and come up with personalized merch to sell. Laci Mosley wants to plug Scam Goddess and Florida Girls and

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01:06:09

Poutine vs Acorn Mush

Troubled Waters ·

2019/11/15

Joey Greer, Shelby Fero, DC Pierson, and Christine Medrano join Dave Holmes to decide once and for all, what new side dish must be present at every American Thanksgiving Team Poutine Joey Greer and Christine Medrano Team Acorn Mush Shelby Fero and DC Pierson This week, our teams argue about various Thanksgiving faux pas, make up Thanksgiving carols, and special guest Benjamin Partridge comes by for a special trivia segment! Shelby Fero wants to plug I'm 25 Now and recommends Rebecca Kirby, @reweki

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00:45:55

Netflix vs Disney+

Troubled Waters ·

2019/11/01

Gabe Liedman, Jordan Kauwling, Katy Davis, and Daniel Zomparelli join host Dave Holmes to decide once and for all: Netflix or Disney+? Team Disney+ Daniel Zomparelli and Gabe Liedman Team Netflix Jordan Kauwling and Katy Davis This week, our teams argue about stealing from Disneyland, reboot Netflix tv shows, and tell us about some of the most embarrassing things they've stolen. Gabe Liedman wants to plug I'm Afraid That and recommends Scandinavian Swimmers from Trader Joe's Daniel

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01:04:52

Michael Myers vs Laurie Strode

Troubled Waters ·

2019/10/15

Elliott Kalan, Addie Weyrich, Mano Agapion, and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner join host Dave Holmes on our first annual Troubled Waters Halloween Spooktacular. Team Michael Myers Elliott Kalan and Lucé Tomlin-Brenner Team Lauri Strode Addie Weyrich and Mano Agapion This week, our teams argue about haunted houses, tell some truly terrifying tales, and learn about strange foreign candies. Mano Agapion wants to plug We Love Trash, Drag Her, and his upcoming UCB shows, and recommends Jawline on Hulu

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01:07:03

Pumpkin Pie vs Changing Leaves

Troubled Waters ·

2019/10/01

Holly Walker, Jesse Neil, Amanda Brooke-Perrin, and Maggie Maye join host Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, which is the best part of fall, changing leaves or pumpkin spice? Team Leaves Holly Walker and Amanda Brooke Perrin Team Pumpkin Maggie Maye and Jesse Neil This week, our teams argue over overly competitive coffee drinkers, learn about the weirdest Saturday morning cartoons, and find out if Holly was the murderer all along. Holly Walker wants to plug A Black Lady Sketch Show on HBO

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00:48:08

Kids vs No Kids

Troubled Waters ·

2019/09/16

Ify Nwadiwe, Mike Hanford, Felicia Folkes and Kara Klenk join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all should you be having kids? Team No Kids Mike Hanford and Felicia Folkes Team Kids Kara Klenk and Ify Nwadiwe This week, our contestants argue about miniature horses on planes, share some weird animal stories, and try to guess the length of certain iconic noises. Trust me it'll make sense when we get there. Ify Nwadiwe wants to plug Who Shot Ya,Nerdificent and his Twitch channel Ifdeez and

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00:51:53

Tight vs Loose

Troubled Waters ·

2019/09/02

Flula Borg, Blair Socci, Steph Tolev and Emily Duke join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, does middle school suck? Team Tight Flula Borg and Emily Duke Team Loose Blair Socci and Steph Tolev This week, it's our back to school episode and our contestants share some truly insane school stories, tackle some punny questions, and argue over a childhood prank story sent in by a listener. Flula Borg wants to plug his single "Self Care Sunday" and The Punies podcast. Blair Socci wants to

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00:57:16

Window vs Aisle Seats

Troubled Waters ·

2019/08/17

Atsuko Okatsuka, Brodie Reed, Benjamin Harrison and J Keith van Straaten join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, should you go for the aisle seat or window seat on an airplane? Team Window Seat J Keith van Straaten and Brodie Reed Team Aisle Seat Atsuko Okatsuka and Benjamin Harrison This week our contestants argue over the Manhattan Beach emoji house, talk about annoying neighbords, take a trip through time, and make up bios for weird characters. Atsuko Okatsuka wants to plug Let's Go,

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00:43:41

Linus vs Lucy

Troubled Waters ·

2019/08/01

Sara June, Luke Null, Bri Pruett and Riley Silverman join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, who is the better Peanuts character, Lucy or Linus? Team Linus Riley Silverman and Bri Pruett Team Lucy Sara June and Luke Null This week, our contestants argue over dead bodies in the HOV lane, share some embarrassing road trip stories, and pitch us sequels to beloved movies. Sara June wants to plug Means TV and her Venmo @heysarajune and recommends Nate by Natalie Palamides. Luke Null wants to

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00:56:45

Space Mountain vs The Library

Troubled Waters ·

2019/07/15

Jamie Loftus, Humphrey Ker, Mallory O'Meara and Josh Briggs join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all: is Disneyland an acceptable thing to do as an adult? Team Space Mountain Jamie Loftus and Josh Briggs Team Library Mallory O'Meara and Humphrey Ker This week, our contestants discuss ice cream truck rivalries, listen to some obscure movie theme song covers, and compete in Erotic Fan Fiction. Jamie Loftus wants to plug her Edinburgh show, Boss Whom is Girl and The Bechdel Cast and

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00:59:45

The Jimmy Awards: Yea or Nay?

Troubled Waters ·

2019/07/01

Lauren Lapkus, Sierra Katow, Chris Schleicher and Brendan Hay join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all should we keep the National High School Musical Theatre Awards or burn it to the ground? Team Jimmys Chris Schleicher and Sierra Katow Team Spite Lauren Lapkus and Brendan Hay This week, our teams argue over fried chicken etiquette, go on a cross country trip, and listen to terrible vacation stories submitted by fans! Lauren Lapkus wants to plug Raised by TV, With Special Guest Lauren

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