Podtalk

Podtalk

Join David Lipschitz, with the help of his legendary uncle Harry Lipschitz and line producer Bert, for Podtalk: the greatest Hollywood interviews that never happened. In this fully improvised podcast, the only thing that’s real is the names of the celebrities we’re impersonating. Starring: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Harry Lipschitz, and Matthew Sweeney as Bert

Episodes

December 18, 2017 36 mins

Uncle Harry and Bert host the Podtalk Season 1 Finale from a hospital room at Cedar Sinai where David lays in a coma. Werner Herzog brings a camera crew to document the moment. Michael Caine, Jason Statham, Jim Parsons, Billy Bob Thornton, Alan Alda, Albert Brooks, Daniel Radcliffe and more stop by to pay their respects to David.

 

Cast: Jason Kaye as Harry Lipschitz, Michael Caine, Jason Statham, Jim Parsons, Billy Bob Thornton, A...

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We have Liam Neeson! The Taken star returns to the podcast for a solo discussion with David about career, social influences, and his upcoming star wars project. B^^rt is the an anchor that halts progress. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Liam Neeson, and Matthew Sweeny as B^^rt.

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December 3, 2017 27 mins

We have Bob Dylan! The legendary folk singer sits down with David to talk about music, coffee, and God. Please note this episode is blessed with the lack of B%rt

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, and Jason Kaye as Bob Dylan.

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November 27, 2017 30 mins

We have Jon Bernthal!!! The Punisher steps into the studio and opens up to David about his struggles, finding himself as an actor, and his new comedic ventures. B+rt is truly a leech.

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Jon Bernthal, Matthew Sweeny as B+rt.

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November 20, 2017 25 mins

We have Colin Farrell! The Irish movie star sits down with David to talk about his journey as an actor, life in ireland, an dhis upcoming book and razor series. Burwwwwwt smells like seaweed.

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Colin Farrell and Matthew Sweeny as Burwwwwwt.

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November 13, 2017 27 mins

We have Alex Jones! The popular conspiracy radio host joins David in the studio with Billy Bob Thornton. The three sit down to discuss politics in the media, misunderstandings, and Burrrrrrrt's need to constantly lie. Burrrrrrrt is absent, like many of his "friends". 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Billy Bob Thornton, and Alex Newman as Alex Jones.

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November 6, 2017 28 mins

We have everyone's favorite Gosling! Ryan sits down with David to talk about growing up in Hollywood, his latest projects, and his bird breeding business. Burtt-hole makes eye contact with a neighbor who immediately screams and hardens into a statue. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Ryan Gosling, and Matthew Sweeney asBurtt-hole

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October 30, 2017 31 mins

We have Björk! The international music sensation is in the studio! She joins David, along with her costume designer, to discuss music, celebrity, and the symbolism behind her clothing. B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!urt continues to act like a broken Nespresso machine: a waste of space. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Jeargan Jeargan Jeargan, Madeline Wager as Björk, and Matthew Sweeney as B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

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October 22, 2017 29 mins

We have Billy Crystal! The comedy legend stops by the studio with his good friend Alan Alda. The two sit down with David to talk about the biz, the transformation of comedy, and Billy's outlook on life. Bfurt gets acne that never goes away

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Alan Alda, Johnno Wilson as Billy Crystal, and Matthew Sweeney as Bfurt 

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October 16, 2017 23 mins

We have Marc Maron! The legendary podcaster joins David in the studio with radio star Ira Glass. The three sit down to discuss podcasting, getting sponsors, and Ira's secret life as a Mosad agent. B&rt remains a nuisance, a liar, and a living reminder of his own failures. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, Jason Kaye as Ira Glass, Brad Gage as Marc Maron, and Matthew Sweeney as B&rt 

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October 9, 2017 27 mins

In honor of our 50th episode, we're re-releasing episode one! Let's remember how far we've come and how little B#rt has done to get us there.... Here's episode one:

David introduces his new podcast with special guest John Malkovich! Malkovich talks about growing up in Chicago, his success in film, and his upcoming feature: an erotic take on Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” We also introduce Bert - David’s stupi...

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October 2, 2017 32 mins

We have Gillian Anderson! The X-Files star brings her good friend Vince Gilligan to the studio. The two sit down with David to talk about dialects, feeling judged, and Gillian's new project written/created by Vince. Burttttt spreads lies faster than the plague. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz,  Jason Kaye as Vince Gilligan, Chelsea Pope as Gillian Anderson, and Matthew Sweeney as Burtttttt. 

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September 25, 2017 28 mins

We have Ed Sheeran! The young music legend brings his friend Ozzy Osbourne to the studio. Together they sit down with David, talk about the biz, Game of Thrones, and even give David a sneak peak of their next album. Bu$$rt sits in the corner like a soulless demon. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz,  Jason Kaye as Ozzy Osbourne, Brad Gage as Ed Sheeran, and Matthew Sweeney as Bu$$rt. 

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September 18, 2017 21 mins

You're probably thinking, "Isn't James Mason dead?"  Yes. Yes he is. But these interviews are from the 80s! In a very special episode, Uncle Harry pulls up some lost tapes from the time he produced a radio show with Burt as the host on KBIG 104. This first installment takes us back to 1982 when Burt interviewed James Mason!

Cast: Jason Kaye as James Mason and Matthew Sweeney as Burt.

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September 10, 2017 30 mins

We have Jennifer Lawrence! The starlet brings her 'Mother' co-star Javier Bardem to the studio. Together, they discuss being discovered, acting from a young age, and just how normal we all are. B:(rt spouts lies about his movie works with Tarantino, AND NOBODY BUYS IT.

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz,  Jason Kaye as Javier Bardem, Janell Lenfert as Jennifer Lawrence, and Matthew Sweeney as B:(rt. 

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September 3, 2017 27 mins

Did someone Casey Affleck? We did! The 'Manchester by the Sea' star sits down with David to talk about his craft, growing up in Boston, and not living in his brother's shadow. Durt blesses us by not coming. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz,  and Jason Kaye as Casey Affleck. 

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August 27, 2017 31 mins

LOUIE LOUIE LOUIE LOUIE! We have with Louis CK! The comedian extraordinaire brings his friend Albert Brooks to the studio to discuss making funny, "do it yourself" content, and his extraordinary work ethic. B010101010101rt hypnotizes everyone to make himself seem better than a monster. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz,  Jason Kaye as Albert Brooks, Bill Kessler as Louis CK, and Matthew Sweeny as B010101010101rt.

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August 23, 2017 33 mins

Bonus episode PUNCH! In a very lucky SWING we have Conor McGregor! The legendary MMA fighter brings his good friend Sylvester Stallone to the studio. The two sit down with David to discuss the big fight against Floyd Mayweather, Ireland, and measurements. We can all exhale and thank our lucky stars that B^!^urt missed this one. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz,  Jason Kaye as Sylvester Stallone, and Henry Kaiser as Conor M...

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August 20, 2017 28 mins

Get your bacon and pork chops ready because we have JON HAMM! Jon joins David in the studio in a very special Bu%t free episode. The Mad Men star sits with David to talk about odd jobs, the struggling life of an actor, and finally making it in Hollywood. Bu%t is gone this episode, and that is great. 

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz, and  Jason Kaye as Jon Hamm.

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August 13, 2017 26 mins

"She came in like wrecking ball!" We got Miley Cyrus! Miley stops by with her good friend Liam Neeson. Together, they chat with David about growing up in the industry, transition from singing to acting, and Miley's charity work. Bu4t lies until his nose grows to an uncomfortable length.

Cast: Daniel MK Cohen as David Lipschitz,  Jason Kaye as Liam Neeson, Janell Lenfert as Miley Cyrus, and Matthew Sweeny as Bu4t.

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