Jennifer Keishin Armstrong joins the podcast to talk all things pop culture, what got her started as an author, her first book that helped her find her future journey, her new book about Parks and Rec and more. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong’s writing takes readers behind the scenes of major moments in pop culture history and examines the lasting impact that our favorite TV shows, music, and movies have on our society and psyches. She investigates why pop culture matters deeply, from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Seinfeld, to Sex and the City and Mean Girls, to Beyoncé, Taylor, Chappell, and Sabrina. She has written eight books, including the New York Times bestseller Seinfeldia, When Women Invented Television, Sex and the City and Us, and Parks and Rec.

jD Shapiro joins Justin to talk about his experience as a young script writer in Hollywood, how he landed in the office of Mel Brooks to pitch his Robin Hood: Men In Tights script and how Battlefield Earth turned out to be the Worst Film Ever Made. Hear behind the scenes stories of jD's career so far, what he's up to now in Spain and his animal activism.

jD Shapiro currently has a hit stage play, “Yo solo quiero irme a Francia,” touring throughout Spain. He co-wrote it with Elisabeth Larena, and it stars one of Spain’s most beloved and acclaimed actresses, María Galiana.

He is also the Head Writer of the action-comedy film “Tras los pasos de la Rubia Platino,” starring Eduardo Castejón, which premieres in Madrid on July 21. This Fall he’s expected to begin a stand-up comedy tour with comedian Mark Riccadonna.

jD is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store and was Stan Lee’s creative partner for nearly 15 years. Among his many film credits, he wrote, directed, and co-starred in the HBO Comedy Festival Best Film, “We Married Margo,” and wrote “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” directed by Mel Brooks.

But jD is most proud that his name appears in the writing credits of the worst movie ever made… “Battlefield Earth.”

Mike Harrison joins Justin to talk about how he came to be an artist and what snapshot moment sparked that passion. Mike is known around the Myrtle Beach area as a wonderful artist and you can find his artwork in many places - specifically at Lakewood Camping Resort in Myrtle Beach.

Tune in to find out where Mike's passion started from, why surfing is important to him and what is on his bucket list as an artist.

Be sure to check out Mike Harrison on his channels:

• Facebook - Mike Harrison Murals
• Instagram - Mike Harrison Artworks
• TikTok - Mike Harrison Artworks