thebattery
By Jake Sharon
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Podcast Description
Like a battery, everything negative has a positive and everything positive has a negative. Get BATTERED with the battery! Starring comedian Jake Sharon, with weekly special guests, and "a CRAZY Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide!" Check out: http://jakeisfantastic.com/thebattery.html
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Murderer Butt Allergies | In Episode 30, Jake Sharon talks about the Portland's Voodoo Doughnuts! This week's Sunshiny Friend is Seattle comedian Derek Sheen . Derek talks about his food allergies and painful gout. Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Mass Transit Whack!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Those Who Can’t Do Or Teach, Dork | In Episode 29, Jake Sharon talks about the negatives and positives of his new burn wound! This week's Sunshiny Friend is Seattle comedian Derek Sheen . Derek talks about the difference between nerds, dorks, dweebs, and geeks. Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Invasion Redecoration!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Make Up Your Mind, Hippo! | In Episode 28, Jake Sharon talks about the negatives and positives of dead babies. This week's Sunshiny Friend is African comedian Kasambwe Mpulamasaka . Kasambwe talks about how his language barrier has made him a stronger comedian. Also, he talks trash about hippos. Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Stand and Spin!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 4/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Starving Dogs Fat Homeless African Comedian | In Episode 27, Jake Sharon talks about the negatives and positives of crackheads. This week's Sunshiny Friend is Zambia, North Carolina, Denver, Colorado, Dallas, Texas comedian Kasambwe Mpulamasaka . Kasambwe talks about how came from Africa but he is making his way as a Dallas comedian. Also, they talk about Colorado's homeless problem. Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Family Night!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sound System Scatstorm | In Episode 26, Jake Sharon talks about the negatives and positives of the crappy soundsystem he 8 comedian K Jay suffered in Dickinson, North Dakota. That was a horrible show! This week's Sunshiny Friend is Twin Cities comedian Shannon Thompson . Shannon Talks about Fred Phelps. Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Paint Shaker Surprise!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 4/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dookie Kisses | In Episode 25, Jake Sharon talks about the negatives and positives of cafe patio seating. This week's Sunshiny Friend of The Week is seizuretheday.org blogger/ Jake's paramour/ couchsurfing.org host, Callie Fagg. Callie was the 1st ever Sunshiny Friend Of The Week. Last time she talked about epilepsy 8 her seizuretheday.org blog. This time, she 8 Jake talk about all the pet peeves 8 speed bumps in their sweet Southern relationship. Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Steak Juice Squirt Gun!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com | 3/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nerdy Smoky Whistly Poop | In Episode 24, Jake Sharon talks about the negatives and positives of ADHD. This week's Sunshiny Friend of The Week is Twin Cities comedian Patrick Bauer. Pat is a smoker, magic player, and a founding father of the Minneapolis Comedy Death Squad. Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Forget The Poop Bag!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blind, Kids, Dogs, And Misery | In Episode 23, Jake Sharon talks about the negatives and positives of how blind people have a hard time finding entertainment. This week's Sunshiny Friend of The Week is comedian Shannon Thompson. Shannon is stuck in the suburbs living a domesticated life. HE feels trapped! His girlfriend has no idea their relationship has a ticking clock. You can check out Shannon Thompson at shannonthompson.org .Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Blindfold Barbecue!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Boise Baby Freakout! | In Episode 22, Jake talks about the positives and negatives of getting stuck in Boise the day before his girlfriend flew to his place in Austin! The lady from American Airlines was a total douche! This week's Sunshiny Friend of The Week is comedian Jen Adams. Jen tells the story about how she was drinking at a party when she found out she was pregnant! Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Get Engaged!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bloody Ice Cream time Warp | In Episode 21, Jake talks about the positives and negatives of wrecking his dad's truck! Jake and his Sunshiny Friend of The Week, Tim Homayoon, were at the Loony Bin Comedy Club in Oklahoma City. They talk about how Jake was bleeding at the show. They also talk about travel, lactose intolerance, jerk comedians, and Tim's offended dad ! Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Gettysburg Undress!" By the way, check out Tim Homayoon at http://timwho.com Also, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 2/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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LIVE De-O-Face-ing | In Episode 20, Jake talks about the positives and negatives of being car-less in Oklahoma City! Jake and his Sunshiny Friend of The Week, improvisor Mark Shonsey "de-O-face" the audience as they take on topics like Mitt Romney's loss in Iowa, getting fired, spider bites, a girl in the audience's bad haircut, bed bugs, being single, and much more ! Lastly, Jake shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Isolation TANK!" By the way, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . Also, check out http://spreadingsantorum.com/ | 1/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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PIPA SOPA Hacker Jacker | In Episode 19, Jake talks about the positives and negatives of SOPA and PIPA, Congress's shady anti-piracy bills! He talks with Denver comic Susanne Brasset. Susanne has Cerebral Palsy and some guys carjacked her anyway! Lastly, he shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "the PIPA SOPA POOPA! By the way, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 1/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Deadbeating | In Episode 18, Jake talks about the negatives and positives of his girlfriend's Deadbeat roommate! He chats with comedian Allie Steinhoff about puking, her relationship with her comedian sister, Becca Steinhoff, and how her mom supports her sister Becca more than her! Lastly, he shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Pawnblem Solved! By the way, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . #skullfest | 1/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Going Down Smoking | In Episode 17, Jake talks about the negatives and positives of his girlfriend's Christmas gift! He chats with comedian Daryl Felsberg about libertarianism, the smoking ban, and embarrassing moments on stage! Lastly, he shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Angry Photo Album! By the way, check out Jake Sharon's new CD, "JAke's First Purge", at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 12/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cricket Car Crab Walk | In Episode 16, Jake talks about the negatives and positives of his holy pajama pants! He chats with free spirit/ Craigslist rideshare Case Newcomb about sneaking her ex out his apartment and about her world travels! Lastly, he shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, The 2-Mile Crab Walk! By the way, check out Jake's new CD, JAke's First Purge, at http://jakeisfantastic.bandcamp.com . | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Battery LIVE Episode! | In Episode 15, Jake talks about the negatives and positives of breaking the bank buying Christmas presents. He chats with comedian Andrew Smyczek in the first ever LIVE Sunshiny Friend of The Week! Jake and Andrew field a ton of suggestions from the improv show audience! Lastly, he shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, Hitting Bottom to Go Up! | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The UC Davis Spritz Bomb | In Episode 14, Jake talks about the negatives and positives of UC Davis's pepper spray incident. He chats with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, comedian Shane McConagy. You can find Shane at http://shaneisfunny.com. Jake and Shane talk about bombing hard. Lastly, he shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, Occupy the Occupy | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Big Fat Fallopian Cat | In Episode 13, Jake addresses some negatives audience members gave him at his comedy showcases for the National Association of Campus Activities, and at Friday late show he did at Austin's Velveeta room. Some audience members stumped him so he gave them free shirts! He chats with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, comedian Matt Golightly. You can find Matt at http://mattgolightly.com. Jake and Matt talk about a huge fine they got from their landlord. Lastly, he shares A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, The Host With The Most | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Older Drifter B*****b | In Episode 12, Jake talks about the positive side of turning 34. Sunshiny Friends of the Week Minnie Garcia and comedian Brian Neufang talk about a journal entry Brian wrote that bothered Minnie. Lastly, Jake talks about a Crazy Thing You Can Dom Instead of Committing Suicide, Blow a Stranger | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Couch Potato, Couch Surf, Couch Fire! | In Episode 11, Jake talks about the pluses and minuses of being a lazy couch potato. He chats with Sunshiny Friends of The Week, Tanja and Brad about couchsurfing.org. Tanja and Brad hosted Jake for a week in Dallas, Texas. They talk about a shady character they encountered. Lastly, he introduces a very helpful Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, Couch Fire! | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clogged Canal | In Episode 10, Jake talks about the pluses and minuses of clogging the toilet at your job. He chats with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, improv actor Paul Backer about root canals and crank. Lastly, he introduces a very helpful Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide! | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Castrate, Move, Bag It | In Episode 9, Jake talks about the pluses and minuses of castration. He chats with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, sketch actor Susie Backer, and he introduces a very helpful Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide! | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Car Crash Catalyst | In episode 8 of Jake Sharon's podcast, Jake finds the positive side of car wrecks, the negative side of rubbing alcohol, 8 he talks with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, craigslist rideshare Mike Ussery about how a car wreck changed his relationship. Lastly, we talk about A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "the 100 mile walk." | 9/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meathead Night | In episode 7 of Jake Sharon's podcast, Jake finds the negative side of responsible sobriety, the positive side of Jake's unprofessionalism 8 he talks with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, Baltimore comedian Marc Unger about a crappy night in Indianapolis's bar scene. Lastly, we talk about A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Aggressive Public Bong Use." | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stealing The American Dream | In Episode 6, of Jake Sharon's podcast, Jake finds the plus side of America's shoplifting, the minus side of The American Dream, 8 he talks with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, Denver comedian Eric Henderson about what is acceptable to steal. Lastly, we talk about A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, "Stupid Shoplifting." | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Conspiracy Comic Self Swirly | Episode 5 of Comedian Jake Sharon's Podcast, the Battery. Jake finds the positive side of America's crappy credit rating, the negative side of anything he has ever purchased, and he talks with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, Austin conspiracy theorist/ stand-up comedian, Nancy Reed. Last but not least, we talk about A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, The Self Swirly. P.S. I know this is a super-long episode, but when you talk to a conspiracy theorist, sometimes it takes awhile to sort out all the craziness of conspiracies and their believers. | 8/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clunker Traffic Stopper | Episode 4 of Comedian Jake Sharon's Podcast, the Battery. Jake finds the positive side of rats, the negative side of balls, and talks with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, Denver fashionista, Joey Delores. Last but not least, we talk about A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, The Clunker Traffic Stopper P.S. Due to technical difficulties, this episode was re-uploaded (this time, with a sound file). | 8/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hit & Run Hippieman | Episode 3 of Comedian Jake Sharon's Podcast, the Battery. Jake finds the positive side of male patterned baldness, the negative side of cycling, and talks with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, John Hippieman Novosad. John is a comedian who has appeared on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson and headlines all over the country. Last but not least, we talk about A Crazy Thing You Can Do Instead of Committing Suicide, The Orphanage Trick. | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meter mAIDS & Stalkers | Episode 2 of Comedian Jake Sharon's Podcast, the Battery. Jake explores the people he hates most (meter maids), sex, and a crazy thing you can do instead of suicide- with Sunshiny Friend of The Week, Joey Delores. Joey is a Denver jeweler, former neighbor, and one of Jake's best friends. Hear part 1 (of 2) of her interview. Note: Yes, this episode was uploaded previously and yes, it had a technical difficulty because I screwed up when exporting it. Here is the fixed version. On the bright side, it's not like you guys paid for any of this. | 7/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Seizure the Birthday | Episode 1 of Comedian Jake Sharon's Podcast, the Battery. Like a battery, everything has a positive and negative side. Jake explores a travesty of justice, epilepsy, crossing guards, and a crazy thing you can do instead of suicide- with interview from guest Callie Fagg, author of the epilepsy blog, SeizureTheDay.org | 7/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 30 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Good stuff!
Jake has a lot to say and you have a lot to laugh.
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Jake Sharon truly is fantastic, and I think he really found his calling with this podcast. This will brighten your day, guaranteed!
