Chive Podcast

Alamo Drafthouse Theater Founder Tim League talks about how a simple idea started a movie-going revolution. Hear the small steps that Tim took that made all the difference in going from "failure" to "gamechanger." Every entrepreneur would be wise to listen!

Austin's favorite son (and former NFL quarterback) Vince Young owns one of John Resig's fav eateries in the city (Vince Young's Steakhouse), knows a thing or two about Southern hospitality, has his own holiday, started his football career as a defensive player, was committed to 7 different universities before deciding on UT, and played in one of the most legendary games in the history of college football - UT vs USC.

"The Commish," Michael Chiklis, is in the house... but he's bringing more than just his stellar acting chops to this episode! He's sharing his incredible new album, "Influence," his love of David Bowie, and what he remembers about his first live gig at the Sundance Film Festival! He's also got an unbelievable story about Burt Reynolds literally saving his acting career, and he's revealing his favorite nickname, the reason why he almost quit on day 2 of filming Marvel's "Fantastic Four," and the dirty little secret about Hollywood that no actor can publicly share!

How did Dolph Lundgren become Dolph Lundgren?? Hear about his humble beginnings as a rocket scientist in Stockholm, Sweden (true story) to his meteoric rise to action superstar film icon! He's also talking about the day he almost killed Sylvester Stallone, along with a chance encounter with Christopher Walken on the set of his first film that forever changed his life.

With John Resig out on business, Bob and Doug discuss what's wrong with the NFL today. Then the smart, talented Shelbie joins to confirm (or maybe deny) the guys' claim that being "short" is like female kryptonite. There's also discussion about the best new shows on TV, and what everyone thinks about "Friendsgiving."

Adam tells us what laws he'd enact "tomorrow," if he were President, to help get this country off the schneid. We also learn what Adam thinks is the secret to making a success of your own life (and the answer just might catch you by surprise). Wisdom is shared and hilarity ensues in this special podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the Lucky Lounge in Austin, Tx!

John talks about attending the Cubs World Series game four with the Murray Brothers. And John and Bob discuss the early days of theChive living in Chicago.

Bert Kreischer is "The Machine" and he has a Showtime special to prove it (airing 11/11). He's also sharing some hilarious stories about showing up Houston Rockets guard Ralph Sampson, his relationship with the Russian mafia, and how one trip to Amsterdam effectively changed his life (think #1 Party Animal and flying dildos). And Bert breaks down the best amusement park rides and food. What more do you need?

She's as intelligent as she is hot, and views porn as "performance art." Sasha Grey shares her unconventional story from adult film star to Hollywood actress, author ("The Juliette Society"), and DJ. She takes us on the set of "The Girlfriend Experience," and details what it was like working with director Steven Soderbergh. Plus, Sasha has tales and trivia from her turn on the last season of HBO's "Entourage."

John & Bob tell true ghost stories, discuss the pros & cons of the Fall/Halloween season, and have a special phone interview with Adam Carolla about what he had to sell in order to purchase Paul Newman's famous '79 Porsche for $4.4 million. Plus, Halloween horror tales are told, favorite scary movies are debated, & we finally weigh in on this terrifying clown epidemic.