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The Frank Caliendo Cast
by Frank Caliendo
A pop culture, sports, and nerding podcast with Frank Caliendo, John Holmberg, Scott Long and others... featuring interviews, impressions, stories and a whole lot of comedy.
Episodes
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FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FRANK - Episode 5 - Gauging Early Season Hype After NFL Week 2 Games
Frank (@FrankCaliendo), Phoenix Morning Radio Host John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) start the clock on another new episode talking about the ever present early season hype surrounding many NFL teams after just two games are in the books. Can Kyler Murray...
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FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FRANK - Episode 4 - DOUBLE STUFF!! - Reactions To NFL Week One Games
Frank (@FrankCaliendo) John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) discuss a wild week one in the NFL's 2021 season and the reactions and overreactions to it.
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FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FRANK - Episode 3 - Tribute To Comedian Norm MacDonald
Frank (@FrankCaliendo), John Holmberg (@98kupd @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) discuss the impact of the seemingly sudden death of comedian Norm MacDonald had upon them and shore stories of their interactions with him.
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FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FRANK - Episode 2 - Prognosticating the AFC Teams for 2021 Season
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) finally reconvene after months of dormancy one day ahead of the kickoff of the 2021 NFL season to discuss predictions for how the NFC side of the ledger will play out this season! **NOTE ** - We are trying something new in our...
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FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FRANK - Episode 1 - Prognosticating the NFC Teams for 2021 Season
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) finally reconvene after months of dormancy one day ahead of the kickoff of the 2021 NFL season to discuss predictions for how the NFC side of the ledger will play out this season! **NOTE ** - We are trying something new in our...
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Alternative Rocky, The 'I Owe OJ' Show Idea, Ben Cannoli & Why Lou Ferrigno Left Frank's Show!
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) bask in each other's company once again to discuss a wide-range of topics including Alternative Rocky, and new dilemma show idea where contestants end up owing a debt to OJ Simpson, John's new Star Wars arc of Ben Cannoli, what...
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Maniscalco Dreamin' Creating Scorcese Babies While Unlocking Chaz Palminteri To Alex Jones' Mad Libs
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98 @hms_98_official) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) gather for a whirlwind episode involving a comedian inhabiting Frank's dreams (it's Sebastian Maniscalco), Frank getting a job (finally!), something called Scorcese Babies, the sudden and unexpected...
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Frontier Drum Sets, John C. Reilly, Non Traditional Medicine & Opinion Overload
Frank, John Holmberg (@98kupd @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) get the band back together after a nearly 3 month hiatus to discuss a new podcast direction and catch up on all happenings over the winter including: - working out many versions of John C. Reilly including Jayne C…
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Derailing The Lamar Jackson Hype Train While Recapping NFL Divisional Weekend
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@Dick Toledo) discuss the weekend that encompassed the NLF's Divisional Playoff game matchups. John knocks the Lamar Jackson QB hype train fully off the rails and we discuss what impact will a concussion have on KC franchise QB...
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Recalling John's Near Death Dining Experience & Previewing The NFL Playoffs
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) convene for the FIRST episode of the New Year with a fantastically amusing story of a near death dining experience had over the holidays and finding out that Toledo does NOT know anything about performing the Heimlich...
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Year End Episode w/Scott Long & NFL Week 12 Reset
For the Final CaliendoCast of 2020 the guys zoom together to be distance compliant and discuss how Covid is still affecting the NFL schedule, how kids are dealing with remote learning and more. A big thanks to ALL CaliendoCast listeners this year. We hope we've done well by you and that you've...
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Discussing The NFL's Covid Decision Making w/NFL Insider Michael Lombardi
As the recent surge of COVID infections among NFL players and staff wreaks havoc on the NFL schedule Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) invite in former NFL Executive and current NFL Analyst Michael Lombardi (@MLombardiNFL) to discuss what goes into the...
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Inside A Viral Sports Call w/AZ Cardinals Radio Play-By-Play man Dave Pasch
Following a Buffalo Bills/Arizona Cardinals game that finished with what some are calling the 'Hail Murray' pass from QB Kyler Murray to receiver Deandre Hopkins, Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom in the radio play by play voice of the Cardinals,...
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The Machinations Of An Election w/CBS News' Washington Correspondent Major Garrett
Following a tumultuous election week that saw former Vice-President Joe Biden projected the winner of the 46th Presidency Frank (@FrankCaliendo), John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) sent the proverbial "bat signal" up to CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent...
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Special Guest, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck (@GaryVee)
Frank welcomes in the motivational, entrepreneurial social media force that is Gary Vaynerchuck (@GaryVee) for a great discussion about "the process", and so much more! You can find Gary at any of the following: Twitter, YouTube & IG: @GaryVee Facebook: @Gary www.garyvaynerchuck.com
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Post Election Thoughts and an Election/Voting Reform Debate
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together amid a still unsettled national election to discuss the election as a whole, how things are playing out on both sides and how the mention of voter fraud may have more validity than most think before…
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NFL Week 7 - Cardinals Stun Seahawks, Hopkins Flips The Bird and more
In a condensed cast in preparation of Frank's upcoming podcast with entrepreneur Gary Vee, Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together to discuss the week's game that comprised the NFL's week 7 slate.
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Another Master Class in Finding Impressions w/voice actor Mike MacRae
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer @DickToledo welcome in the well-known voice of actor/impressionist/comedian Mike MacRae (The Jimmy Dore Show, FrankTV) for a breakdown of finding unique voices and, SNL tryouts, and current events. You can find out more about Mike and consume…
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NFL Week Five Review - Covid Conspiracy & Dak's Gruesome Injury
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) connect he zoom dots on what was week five in the NFL and discuss John's Bill Belichick-ian conspiracy theory on the "spread" of Covid-19 in the league as well as the gruesome injury suffered by Dallas Cowboys QB Dak...
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Journeying Through The Art Of Impressions & Voice w/Actor Ross Marquand
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98) & Producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) invite in one of Frank's favorite impressionists, actor Ross Marquand (@RossMarquand The Walking Dead, Avengers) for a detailed discussion on finding voice, working through the nuance of an impression and more! Find Ross...
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Minicast NFL Week 4 Recap & What Wrong In Dallas
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD @HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together for a special "mini" cast to discuss the happenings of an active NFL Week 4 and to share thoughts on what's going on with the Dallas Cowboys thus far and their talented QB Dak...
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Practical Jokes & Thermometers w/former NFL Lineman Mark Schlereth
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD, @HMSon98) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom together with former NFL lineman, Pro Bowler & 3-time Super Bowl Champion Mark Schlereth to get Mark's thoughts on what happens in the NFL locker room, what he's seen in the first 3 weeks of this NFL season and...
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Examining The Dilemma Of Social Media & Thoughts On NFL Week 2
Frank (@FrankCaliendo), John Holmberg (@98KUPD, @HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) zoom in to discuss the recent Netflix documentary release 'The Social Dilemma' and it's wide reaching affects on society, entertainment and sports as well as discussing all...
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NFL Week 1 Review & Reset
Frank, John Holmberg (@HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@Dick Toledo) convene the Monday after the week 1 Sunday games of the 2020 NFL season to talk football, how the games felt as a viewer and initial thoughts of what's to come this season!
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NFL Season Preview & Predictions w/NFL Insider Michael Lombardi of The Athletic
Frank, John Holmberg (@HMSon98), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) in preparation for the start of what is an NFL season unlike any other invite in former NFL Executive (Patriots, Raiders, Browns, Eagles, 49ers) and current writer for The Athletic (@TheAthletic) to...
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The Wizard Of Trump, Disinformation, Legacies & Social Activism In Sports
Frank, John Holmberg (@HMSon98) & producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) discuss an imagining of 'The Wizard Of Trump', along with how disinformation seems to be everywhere and perhaps how to sift through it, the building of legacies and how easily they can crumble, the social activism of current...
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The Art Of Voicework w/Jon Bailey
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) muster their pandemic energy in the CaliendoCast bunker and invite in veteran voiceover actor Jon Bailey (@EpicVoiceGuy) for a great discussion on the art of voices, finding them and perfecting their sound. You've likely heard...
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The Benefits of Foreign Healthcare w/Comedian Ronny Chieng
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@Dick Toledo) welcome in Comedian Ronny Chieng ('The Daily Show' @ronnychieng) from his in-laws house in Australia for a discussion on current events, the business of comedy, and the differences in American vs Foreign healthcare as Ronny…
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The Politics Of Tik Tok & Twitter w/comedian JL Cauvin
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) & producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) invite comedian/impressionist JL Cauvin (@JLCauvin) into the bunker via Zoom for a discussion on impressions, politics, social media, becoming known and more!
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Tik Tok Comedians vs. Mimics and Standing By Friends When Allegations Fly
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) head to the Caliendo bunker studio this week to talk about the potential banning of Tik Tok in the U.S. and whether some of the app's most famous users are actually comedians doing original content or mimics grandstanding on...
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'Of The Apes', Creative Cursing & The Return Of Scott Long on Sports!
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) assemble to discuss the terminology of The Planet Of The Apes and fitting in the phrase 'Of The Apes' with many current things going on right now in the country as well as wish John a Happy Birthday complete with gift…
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Anger, Racism & How Viral Phone Videos Have Made Us All More Tribal
Frank & John gather in the Caliendo Studio bunker for discussion and commentary on where things are with the pandemic outbreak on the west coast. How a recent spate of viral confrontation videos involving mask wearing, racism & politics are pointing out how smart phones and their camera ubiquity…
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Christopher Titus On Cancel Culture, Calling Out Wrongs Online & A Return Of Decorum
Comedian/Actor/Writer/Director Christopher Titus (@TitusNation) Zoomed in with Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) to talk about organizing projects while dealing with a worldwide pandemic, the proliferation of "Cancel Culture" online, videos of disagreements that go viral online, calling out...
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Ahmed Ahmed On Touring w/Friends and Heeding The Advice Of Mitzi Shore
Comedian Ahmed Ahmed joined Frank and John Holmberg (@98KUPD) in the Caliendo Cast bunker for a discussion that took place BEFORE Bars & Clubs were shut down in Arizona for a 2nd time. Here the guys talk about coming up in comedy, paying dues, having opinions, dodging criticism and taking sage...
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The Unapologetic Comedy of Writer/Director/Actor/Comedian Steve Byrne
Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) invite multi-talented writer/director/actor/comedian Steve Byrne (@SteveByrneLive) into the caliendocast studio for a discussion about standup in a Covid world, the politics and opinions of comedy and comedians on social media amid a wave of "cancel culture" and...
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You Wouldn't Like Frank When He's Angry
Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) gather at the Caliendo studio bunker to discuss how technical issues prior to recording can set off Frank's anger. They talk about the old-timey term 'Fiddlefart' in regard to Toledo (@DickToledo), wearing masks and the current cancel culture's latest targets.
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The Return Of Standup w/comedian Chris Porter
Comedy clubs across the country are slowly reopening amid the Coronavirus pandemic with safety measures. What does that mean for comedy? And what does it mean for those performers who make a living being comedic? Frank, John Holmberg (@98kupd), and our guest this week, comedian Chris Porter...
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The Surprisingly Great Impressions of guest Brad Williams
Frank and John Holmberg (@98KUPD) sit down with comedian Brad Williams (@FunnyBrad), who was in Phoenix to perform at Stand Up Live Comedy Theater now that comedy clubs and nightlife has reopened in the city. The discussion ranged from revelations of new impressions, to talk of fatherhood (Brad…
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Back Live From Frank's Studio Bunker As The Country Protests
Frank & John Holmberg (@98KUPD) recorded this episode LIVE from Frank's home studio for the first time in nearly 3 months and are joined by Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) on Zoom to discuss the events of a wild week and weekend of protests and rioting across the nation in...
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Dealing With Complainers And Thought's On The Nation's First Week Of Reopening
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) get together for a discussion about dealing with complainers in a viral world, give their thoughts and impressions of the country's first week "back" after being reopened to a degree and talk about the hopeful...
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Major League marketing in the worlds of sports & comics w/Todd McFarlane
When Frank began getting "into" the world of comics he quickly became acquainted with artist and comic book creator/writer Todd McFarlane (@Todd_McFarlane of Image Comics, Spawn, The Amazing Spiderman). So in this episode Frank, joined by John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@Scott Comedy) dialed...
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Getting apolitical w/guest actor/comedian Bryan Callen
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD) and Scott Long (@ScottComedy) head to zoom and bring in actor/comedian Bryan Callen (ABC's 'Schooled') for a discussion on artisan coffee, jui-jitsu, tennis and politics. NOT a political conversation about leanings but more a conversation about political history and...
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The Bill Walton Experience: w/special Guest, NBA Legend Bill Walton
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy), Shaun Salehi (@doubles30), producer Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) and Jose Meza (@JoseMeza_creator) scheduled an interview with NBA Hall Of Fame and NCAA legend Bill Walton. What transpired thereafter can only be described as an interesting...
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Episode 54: w/best selling mystery author Harlan Coben
Frank, John Holmberg (@98KUPD), Scott Long (@ScottComedy) and Shaun Salehi (@doubles30) dialed up a zoom call with best selling mystery/thriller author Harlan Coben for a discussion on the recent successes of his Netflix series (adapted from his books) 'The Stranger', the optioning and production...
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A Very Special Guest Surprise & A Candid Chat w/NBA HOF'er Shaquille O'Neal
While prepping for a setup to an interview Frank, John & Scott did with NBA Hall Of Famer Shaquille O'Neal (@SHAQ), Frank was able to arrange a surprise guest from one of John's all-time most beloved TV shows, actor Patrick Fabian (@PatrickFabian) aka Howard Hamlin on 'Better Call Saul'. Listen…
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Episode 52: w/CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett
Frank Caliendo, John Holmberg, Scott Long and Shaun Salehi sit down Zoom-style for an engaging conversation with CBS News' Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett (@CBSMajor) covering everything from his start in Washington as a newspaper reporter for The Houston Post 30 years ago to his...
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John's Concert Livestream - Is There Light At The End Of Our Covid Tunnel
Frank Caliendo ( @Frank Caliendo ), John Holmberg ( @98KUPD ), Scott Long (@ScottComedy), Shaun Salehi (@DoubleS30), Dick Toledo (@DickToledo) and Jose Meza (@JoseMezaCreator) convene to discuss John's weekend livestream concert with his band #HolmbergsUnderCover to raise $$ for The Arizona…
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Peak Performance And Maxing Out w/guest Ed Mylett
Frank, John, Scott & Shaun sat down for an inspirational and motivating chat with "success coach" Ed Mylett touching on everything from his low self esteem as a young athlete to finding his keys to success through studying successful people! Listen here or on YouTube at frankcaliendodotcom...
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Bill Walton, The Chupeecawbree, Herd Immunity & Jordan's Last Dance
Frank calls together the forces of the caliendocast and gathers John, Scott & Shaun to talk about Frank's recent Stugotz podcast appearance with Bill Walton, the creation of a new mythical creature, how Sweden is establishing herd immunity to coronavirus and thoughts on the first 4 episodes of…
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Inside An NFL Draft Room w/former NFL GM & Insider Michael Lombardi
In the midst of the 2020 NFL Draft Day 2, John, Frank, Scott & Shaun bring on former NFL GM and "insider" Michael Lombardi for a deep discussion on the inner workings of an NFL organization on Draft Day. Covering everything from player draft boards, to player character, to other metrics giving a...
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A pop culture, sports, and nerding podcast with Frank Caliendo, John Holmberg, Scott Long and others... featuring interviews, impressions, stories and a whole lot of comedy.
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