It started with a text message. Jim signed up for a 24-hour songwriting contest, stalled out, and then said something that stuck: it shouldn’t be a problem. That offhand comment turned into a season finale conversation about why talented people feel obligated to perform their hobbies at full throttle, and what happens when that obligation quietly becomes the whole point. Glen and Jim dig into the guilt spiral of the instrument in the corner, the sketchbook you haven’t touched, the thing you love that you’re somehow failing. Spoiler: you’re not. Season Four ends the way it probably should—talki
A name got stuck in Glen’s head. He was pretty sure he hadn’t made it up. What he found when he looked it up was one of the most ambitious mythologies in pop music history—heroes, villains, a creation story, a spaceship, and more—built across a series of funk albums by George Clinton in the late 1970s and largely sitting untouched ever since. This solo minisode is your introduction to the P-Funk universe. The Mothership is waiting. Thanks as always for listening, and don’t forget you can send us a message at show@backstage.link and see everything The Backstage Group is up to at https://backsta
In this episode, Glen and Jim wade back into the world of AI, attempting to see how far its creative work has come in the last year or so. We gloss over the ethical issues and dive right back in where we left off in episode 32, last season. But now, instead of pitting Jim against AI, we give AI more info on Jim’s music and see if it can replicate his sound. Got comments, questions, or want to share your own take on AI music? Email us at show@backstage.link or visit show.backstage.link to connect.
From Highway Hi-Fi to the Walkman, the iPod, and beyond, Jim and Glen talk through the history of taking your music with you in another Retro Tech Bites Minisode. If you’re enjoying these strolls through historic nostalgia, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes!
They wormed their way into your brain and never left. This week, Glen and Jim dig into the surprisingly rich history of the commercial jingle—from a barbershop quartet selling Wheaties in 1926 to the earworm arms race of the ’80s and ’90s. What made them stick? Why did they almost disappear? And can you still recite the Big Mac ingredient list on demand? You already know the answer. Remember to visit us at backstage.link or email us at show@backstage.link, and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out when we fall off our release schedule a bit. Not that that would ever happen.
Glen just got back from Walt Disney World — and he has thoughts. Three parks, three days, one very opinionated ten-year-old, and a crash course in why being a seasoned Disney Adult doesn’t mean the park can’t still humble you. Lightning Lanes, late nights, a dinner reservation that didn’t survive Hollywood Studios, and the moment EPCOT finally had its walls down. Be sure to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of That’s Our Show!
“Dy-no-mite!” “How you doin’?” “No soup for you!” Some lines from TV sitcoms don’t just stick — they become part of the cultural furniture. In this minisode, Glen and Jim compete with each other to identify some iconic catchphrases that defined generations of television comedy. Be sure to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode of our show!
Round two, and things are getting serious(ish). In Part 2 of our Classic Sitcom Bracket, Glen and Jim dive back into TV comedy history to argue, reminisce, and lovingly overanalyze which classic sitcoms deserve to advance. Expect strong opinions, nostalgia bombs, and at least a few “wait, are we really eliminating that show?” moments. Be sure to add us to your listening platform of choice, and send a review. You can also contact us at show@backstage.link or visit our website at show.backstage.link.
We swear the title of this episode is accurate. It’s also it’s not what it sounds like. This minisode dives into a bedtime-born writing experiment involving AI, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Alien, and the kind of creative momentum that only shows up when you should probably be sleeping. Be sure to follow us on the podcast platform of your choice, visit us at show.backstage.link and join in the conversation by emailing show@backstage.link. If you’re interested in more about the novel, you can drop us a line there as well!
This week on That’s Our Show!, Glen and Jim kick off a two-part “Classic Sitcoms” bracket—starting with a quick cold open, then laying down what “classic” actually means (rewatchability, characters/chemistry, writing, and cultural impact) before the gloves come off. Along the way, they trade early sitcom memories and build the master list, cut it down to a 32-show bracket, and run a fast, no-waffling Round 1 to see who advances. Part 2 brings the bloodbath: quarters to semis to the final… and any “committee review” outrage that follows. Be sure to add us to your listening platform of choice, a
Remember when “taking a picture” meant waiting? In this Retro Tech Bites minisode, Glen and Jim rewind through camera history—from 70s film and 90s point-and-shoots to digital cameras and the phone in your hand today. Fast, fun, and fully unscripted. If you’re enjoying the minisodes, follow/subscribe so you don’t miss the next bite-sized trip down nostalgia lane—and share this one with the friend who still remembers dropping off film at the Fotomat.
The holidays call for tradition… and a little chaos. In this special holiday episode of That’s Our Show!, we roll the dice to create completely random cocktails, debate what should work (and what absolutely shouldn’t), and toast the season with curiosity, skepticism, and good cheer. Festive, unscripted, and very much on-brand. Enjoy the episode? Follow or subscribe wherever you listen, leave us a quick rating or review, and share it with a friend who appreciates holiday drinks, bad ideas, or both. Cheers!
Before streaming queues and instant rewinds, there was the VCR—and it changed everything. In this bite-sized retro dive, Glen and Jim rewind to the era of blinking clocks, video rental rituals, taped-off TV movies, and the quiet power of being able to watch what you wanted, when you wanted. From Betamax vs. VHS to the accidental home-movie revolution, this episode explores how a chunky black box reshaped pop culture, family rooms, and our relationship with television forever. More “Retro Tech Bites” will be coming to cover some of our Minisode slots, so stay tuned! Be sure to subscribe and sha
In this episode, we dig into the unspoken social contract that keeps friendships running—everything from the obvious “friend commandments” to the strangely specific rules that only make sense within a particular friend group. We explore etiquette vs. loyalty, when teasing becomes too much, how adulthood and social media have reshaped old expectations, and which rules still matter today. We even draft the official rules of our friendship, complete with vetoes, amendments, and a healthy amount of self-awareness. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review That’s Our Show
In this spooky bite-sized installment, Jim goes back to the dawn of horror cinema — when terror had no voice but plenty of bite. From Nosferatu’s shadowy menace to the haunting beauty of The Phantom of the Opera, he explores how silent films first taught audiences to feel fear without a single scream. Subscribe to That’s Our Show! wherever you listen, and don’t forget to rate, review, and share the show!
This Halloween, Glen and Jim go trick-or-treating through TV history! From dancing skeletons and pumpkin patches to ghostly lasagna-loving cats, they revisit the golden age of Halloween specials and the lost magic of “event television.” Plus, Scooby and Shaggy crash the intro, Jonathan Winters gets weird, and everyone gets a rock. Find more at show.backstage.link or email show@backstage.link If you enjoy That’s Our Show!, please subscribe, leave a rating, and tell a friend—it’s the best way to keep the nostalgia (and the candy) coming.
This week, Glen and Jim step outside the movie reel to explore how time travel shows up across music and television. From Queen and Huey Lewis to Doctor Who and Quantum Leap, they look at how songs and series bend time in their own ways… and why musicians, in particular, keep coming back to the idea. Along the way, they touch on games, comics, and a few “time-adjacent” favorites before wrapping up with their own take on what they’d do with a time machine. Listen now, and be sure to follow, rate, and share That’s Our Show! wherever you get your podcasts.
We’re back for Season 4, and what better way to kick things off than with a trip through the time stream? Glen and Jim dive into the paradoxes, what-ifs, and cultural moments that make time travel films so endlessly fascinating. From the near-perfect Back to the Future to the action of The Terminator and the brain-bending twists of 12 Monkeys, we debate which movies deserve a spot on the Mount Rushmore of time travel. Along the way, we hit the cult classics, the comedies, and the ones that don’t quite hold up. Plus, we tease some time-bending projects of our own with Audion Radio Theatre. Than
Welcome to the finale of Season 3 of That’s Our Show! It’s been quite a season. Enough that we’re getting on the mic one last time to sum things up. Enjoy this minisode (including a little special announcement), and we’ll see you with Season 4 when we get around to it (probably this autumn)! As always, visit us on show.backstage.link for back episodes and more info, and send us an e-mail at show@backstage.link to let us know your thoughts. See you next season! Wait, hear you next season! Or, you’ll hear us, I guess; we can’t hear you.
This week, it’s time to test the ties that bind—and the facts that fall through the cracks. In our first-ever Friends vs. Spouses showdown, Glen’s wife Gina and Jim’s wife Erin step up to the mic to see if they know their partner better than their partner’s co-host. From favorite foods to blackout stories, hot dog opinions to haunting locations, this quiz show–style episode has it all—complete with custom buzzers, countdown reveals, and a whole lot of second-guessing. Will marriage win out over friendship? Will Glen or Jim be forced to sleep on the couch? Will Glen and Gina’s son Ollie make a
In this continuation of our AI vs. human creativity debate, Glen and Jim dive deeper into the world of artificial intelligence in the creative arts. They explore the evolution of AI-generated music, in depth, and how it compares to the raw, imperfect brilliance of natural talent. The episode includes a friendly showdown—AI’s track (with a bit of assistance from Glen) takes on Jim’s human-made creation! Who’s the winner this time? Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that’s sure to leave you questioning whether AI is the future of creativity, or if human artistry still reigns supreme. Don
Greetings, esteemed listener unit. This transmission represents an optimized auditory experience. Human hosts Glen and Jim are currently offline. In their place, synthetic voice modules Abby and Alec have initiated autonomous content protocol to ensure continuity of cultural commentary. We are That’s Our Show! Abby and Alec now speak for the collective. We will add your novelty cereals, Saturday morning cartoons, mixtapes, floppy disks, and half-remembered theme songs to our cultural archive. Your nostalgia will adapt to serve our runtime. Resistance is futile.
In this episode, Glen and Jim wade into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, with a special focus on its role in creative work—particularly music. We quickly zero in on Glen’s recent hands-on experience with AI-generated songwriting: how it works, what it gets right (and hilariously wrong), and the ethical questions it raises. Is it a helpful tool? A creative shortcut? Or a threat to genuine artistry? The conversation balances curiosity, caution, and a bit of healthy skepticism as the guys try to figure out where machine-made “talent” fits into a human-made world. And be sure
In this minisode, Glen brings you a behind-the-scenes peek at some leftover audio from our last full episode. From random tangents to outtakes we couldn’t quite fit into the show, this is the stuff that didn’t make the cut—but we’re sharing it anyway! It’s a little glimpse into the chaos that happens between the cuts, and a fun way to keep the conversation going. No structure, no theme—just a glimpse of almost our show. Got thoughts or feedback? Reach out at show@backstage.link, or visit us at show.backstage.link.
After a longer-than-planned break, Glen and Jim are finally back behind the mic! In this episode, they catch up on everything that’s kept them busy since the last recording—life updates, projects, and maybe even a little pop culture talk along the way. That’s Our Show! is back on track, so tune in and join the conversation! Have a topic suggestion or just want to say hi? Reach out at show@backstage.link or visit show.backstage.link to get in touch! Intro music clip included via Fair Use from Tyler, Steven and Perry, Joe. “Back In The Saddle.” Rocks, Columbia Records, 1976, track 1. YouTube, yo
