It's been a few weeks since the last Bit Of A Chat release, during which I was delightfully mired in San Diego Comic-Con and then gadding about the environs of Los Angeles.
But now I've returned from my travels with not one, but TWO new Chats.
First up is a fun conversation with Josh Kantor, who just so happens to ...
2017-08-10 03:55:06 +0000 UTC View Post
If you get the chance to see BRIGSBY BEAR when it hits theaters on 7/28, do so. It's a disarmingly sincere love letter to inspiration & creativity, wrapped in a comedy that burrows slow but deep.
And to say anymore would spoil it, and I don't want to do that. Suffice to say, I loved it.
I also had the op...
2017-07-17 20:33:16 +0000 UTC View Post
I promised a clutch of new Bit Of A Chats, and I am delivering a clutch of new Bit Of A Chats.
Next up is a delightful conversation with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, in which we talk of Alan Alda, knuckle tats, Sneaky Cards, Captain Marvel, Disney, and forgettable faces.
Enjoy!
I'm busy prepping for my journey out to San Diego for this year's Comic-Con, where I'll be presenting a panel with creator Jackson Publick for our forthcoming GO TEAM VENTURE: THE ART OF THE VENTURE BROS. book from Dark Horse (Thurs 7/20, 11am-12pm, Room 23ABC). But just because I'm juggling about 50 things doesn't mean that I'm...
2017-07-15 08:28:19 +0000 UTC View Post
The other day, I celebrated my birthday. One of the things I did to celebrate my birthday (besides driving around town, listening to music and eating a cookie dough & birthday cake ice cream cone) was to record a brand new Bit Of A Chat with my uber- dear friend, musician Molly Lewis.
And, as is the norm with our Chats, it...
2017-07-12 08:18:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I turn 40 in less than 24 hours.
I'm not ashamed to admit that, despite it being something I should be unconcerned about, it instead has me terribly concerned and relentlessly questioning every single life decision that may have butterfly effected away a timeline wherein I have a red bicycle.
Or something. The bicycle is...
2017-07-09 07:11:01 +0000 UTC View Post
On this week's episode of We Got This, my buddies Mark & Hal (with special guest Travis McElroy) have tackled the age old debate of "What Is The Best Mel Brooks Film?". You should go listen to that...
And then maybe listen to my B...
2017-06-23 20:07:12 +0000 UTC View PostI've started a Twitch page.
It's what all the kids are doing.
So, if you want to watch me play video games poorly and crack jokes with friends who I rope into playing games like Overwatch with me, this is the place to do it:
2017-06-22 09:29:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Flounder in Animal House. Dr. Axelrod in St. Elsewhere. Vir Cotto in Babylon 5. A writer. A director. And a really nice guy.
It's been almost 15 years since I first spoke with Stephen Furst, who just passed away due to complications from diabetes. Right from the moment we started chatting, I found him to be a warm, thoughtful,...
2017-06-17 23:40:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Lately, I've been having a rather wonderful time chatting with good friends about cult movies, which is exactly what I do in this new episode featuring the return of writer/producer Jake Fogelnest.
LISTEN as we talk about Lonely Hearts Club Bands, Spielberg bombs, bitterness, and birthdays...
Okay, so, here's the thing. The other night, on Twitter (as these things happen), I found out that one of my previous guests and I shared a love of Alan Parker's oddball but endearing musical Bugsy Malone.
And that is MORE than enough reason for me to have another Chat with writer/performer Eliza Skinner.
Besides t...
2017-06-13 00:50:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Even I'm a bit surprised by how many BRAND NEW Bit Of A Chats have been hitting lately, and the torrent doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon.
For this episode, I sat back down for another Chat with musician (and good buddy) Storm DiCostanzo, one half of the musical comedy duo Paul and Storm and co-host (with Angela Webb...
2017-06-07 05:49:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Lately, I have been recording a lot of Bit Of A Chats with some of my best friends in this here world, and it delights me no end.
Add to the list of great conversations with good friends this episode, which features write/producer Paul Dini.
Fair warning - This is a very, very long episode, but I enjoy talking to Paul so...
2017-06-04 07:49:58 +0000 UTC View Post
You may know him from COMMUNITY, DRUNK HISTORY, THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR, or CRAIG'S LIST (his wonderful podcast with wife Carla Cackowski, in which they take a cinematic journey watching the films on Craig's list of his 100 favorite films).
HOWEVER, I know Craig Cackowski as a wonderfully funny gent who very kindly agreed...
I love talking with author Sara Benincasa.
We've Chatted a few times prior to this, and it's always a memorable experience.
In addition to being a wonderful author (Read all of her books. Now.), she's also a wonderful person, who has conceived of a remarkable fundraiser...
If we all band together and raise $500,000...
2017-05-26 06:46:27 +0000 UTC View Post
It has been ages since the last time Jonathan Coulton and I managed to have A Bit Of A Chat. We've had plenty of chats over eggs and spinach over the last few months, sure, and occasionally the eggs were seasoned with post-election tears, but this is a proper Chat.
Funnily enough, it's also a great time for us to be having a B...
2017-05-24 03:37:09 +0000 UTC View Post
It's been quite a long time since I've had the pleasure of Chatting with musician Ted Leo, so I rectified that gross oversight as he prepares to release his new album, THE HANGED MAN.
Listen to us chat about that, radium cities, biblical weather, and embracing the capo...
HEAR:
Okay, one final conversation from the vault in honor of Star Wars Day - Here's my pal Kirk Thatcher...
http://asitecalledfred.com/2014/03/08/kirk-thatcher-ken-plume-interview/
AND our Bit Of A Chat, too:
Yes, there are more Star Wars Day celebrations to be had! Here's my in-depth conversation with Frank Oz...
http://asitecalledfred.com/2010/10/17/frank-oz-interview-ken-plume/
Yer pal,
-Ken
2017-05-04 07:19:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's keep the Star Wars Day celebrations rolling with the absolutely massive conversation I had with Star Wars & Empire Strikes Back producer Gary Kurtz...
http://asitecalledfred.com/2010/08/12/gary-kurtz-interview/
Y...
2017-05-04 07:12:45 +0000 UTC View Post
In celebration of Star Wars Day, here's a lovely Bit Of A Chat I did a few years back with the wonderful Warwick Davis...
http://asitecalledfred.com/2012/03/15/warwick-davis-ken-plume-chat/
Yer pal,
-Ken
2017-05-04 07:05:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Just when you thought we were dead and buried, John "Widgett" Robinson and I have decided to shamble forth with a BRAND NEW, TOTALLY WEIRD, and INTERMITTENTLY WACKY new episode of our long-occurring podcast NUTS ON THE ROAD.
So, we did our annual ARBOR DAY SPECTACULAR.
And it really is.
LISTEN:
I've been meaning to have this Bit Of A Chat for years, long before Christopher Cargill worked on Dr. Strange. Now, finally, we've had our first (of many) Chats, and it's just as deeply bonkers as I ever dared hope.
Not only do we talk of Strange, but we spend a ridiculous amount of time talking about breakfast, baloney ...
2017-04-26 03:48:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Howdy hey!
This latest Bit Of A Chat features me talking about two things I'm currently inordinately fascinated by - virtual reality and Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - with the wonderful Will Smith, formerly of Tested and now the CEO of FOO VR.
This was a fun, fascinating Chat, and I hope you dig it as much as I did...
<... 2017-04-19 02:11:06 +0000 UTC View PostNOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EARS, the 4th episode of the live-to-recorded podcast I do every week with the mighty Rebecca Watson, in which we talk of whatever comes to mind. And her dog.
We talk about her dog a lot. It's a puppy, and it do...
2017-04-11 20:54:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's another blast from the past, from way back in 2000 - My in-depth conversation with the wonderful Sir Ian McKellen...
Hope you enjoy...
http://asitecalledfred.com/2013/06/30/ian-mckellen-ken-plume-interview/<...
2017-04-10 04:16:01 +0000 UTC View Post
With all of the celebrations of Buffy The Vampire Slayer's 20th anniversary, I thought you might get a kick out of the massive conversation I had with Buffy mastermind Joss Whedon shortly after the show came to a close.
In it, we talk about Buffy's run, Angel, Firefly, and much more.
Hope you enjoy this little blast from...
2017-03-30 05:50:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Like a doofus, it's taken me years to finally do A Bit Of A Chat with my longtime pal, magician Misty Lee.
We've had many a goofy conversation over the years, and I've been on her show (with her husband Paul Dini) numerous times, but this is the first time we've goofed around for a Chat.
It will not be the last.
HE...
2017-03-30 05:31:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Did you think there would only be one new Bit Of A Chat this week?
So did I!
But then comedian and ur-nerd Joseph Scrimshaw and I had to go and have another of our delightfully geeky deep dives into all things Star Wars, and the result is simply too much fun, so why sit n it for a week?
WHY INDEED.
<... 2017-03-11 03:38:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Were you afraid there wouldn't be a new episode of A Bit Of A Chat this week?
Were you?
Well, your fear was UNFOUNDED, for here is a BRAND NEW Bit Of A Chat with returning guest Reece Shearsmith, co-creator/co-star of Inside No. 9 and Psychoville, and one segment of the many-headed beast that is the League Of Gentl...
2017-03-10 06:47:05 +0000 UTC View Post
