The Perfect Podcast

Heather Scholl (Improvised Broadway, Shamilton, Baby Wants Candy, ComedySportz) sit down with Warren to discuss how to settle all the inevitable conflict that comes with living in the end of the world. Along the way, they discuss how to fall in (and out) of love, the peaks and valleys of grief, and the quality of Dunkin Donuts beverages.

Kim Grossman (The Bingo Betch), talk their celebs of the moment whether it's Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer / September Davis, or Lin Manuel-Miranda. Then Warren really brings it down by talking about the Cold War, psychological normalization, and Foucault. They find a compromise talking about moving, flight benefits, and how honesty in mental health can be more grounding than toxic positivity. CW: This episode contains both frank and comedic discussions of struggles with mental health, ideation, and hospitalization. If this content is not right for you, please take care of yourself and feel free to avoid.

Beck and Warren, in the aftermath of the world, find time to discuss being a weird little guy (but not TOO weird), drag performance, burlesque, Gilbert and Sullivan, Type Day in Acting School, and how no one will let them be a barista, until now!

Warren and Angel discuss board games that go bzzzrt, how to have feelings without ruining all your human relationships, 9pm thoughts, the utility of microplastics in the apocalypse, large scale political conspiracies, the great beauty of the moon, and the even greater beauty of the human condition.

An introduction to The Perfect Podcast, who we are (one guy, me, Warren Dailey), where we've been (two seasons and a live show), and what's ahead (another great season and attempt at a perfect podcast). Join us!

The Perfect Podcast is live and in person! Warren takes his show into the streets aka Uptown Taproom and invites 3 guests on the show to craft A Holidays Special - that's right, a whole year's worth of holiday specials in one episode, and a perfect podcast. Guests include Sara Costell (Saranormal Activity), Tiller, and Chris Ward, each embodying a selected holiday for their portion of the show.

Announcing: The Perfect Podcast Live! March 21, Uptown Taproom, Chicago. 2PM. Tickets at live.warrenmakes.art. The show is totally new and original, so you don't need to have listened to everything or even anything to have a good time. I've got some great guests and segments lined up, so I hope to see you there!

In the season finale, you, the listener, finally get your due credit.

Tiller has made it through the last year, and REALLY deserves an award for it. Other topics discussed include how you might end up covered in octopus onstage, why you should make art, and the meaning of friendship.

Lily is just as sweet as a bucket of cookies on this episode of An Award Winning Podcast. Along the way, they discuss Astrological Signs, Deceit, and the Metacognition Alarm

In this Episode, Jess Antes (Second City, The Revival) accepts the Reba McEntire Award For A Single Mom Who Works Two Jobs, Who Loves Her Kids and Never Stops, A Gentle Hand With The Heart of a Fighter (She's) A Survivor. Along the way, they discuss puppeteering, financial planning, and whether the world really needs to know everything you think about everything.

In this episode Jeff Wright antagonizes his way to this crowning achievement. Along the way, they discuss the Air & Water Show, Alternative Methods of Friendship, and Jeff's Charisma.

Warren has COVID right now, so we're rebroadcasting a Season 1 Episode with Emily Bouroudjian! Emily and her Podcast, Femmes Reading Filth have a live showing coming up in October at the Newport Theater! Tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/3yj2c9rs

Robert Culp (NBC's The Summit, My former youth group director, PhD, Reverend) joins the show to accept the award for strongest relationship pivot (Youth Group Director to Close Personal Friend). Along the way they discuss GenCon, Jalapeno poppers, and how the Pedobear Meme almost led to an accidental downfall. Disco Inferno launches on backerkit on Sept 21, support Beagle & Bard games and check it out!

In this episode, dungeon master, med student, and friend Kyle Labak (Don Kongo) receives recognition for his recovery from Catholicism. Along the way, they discuss school mascots (a job for our best people), домашнее задание, and the sound cartoons make when they run. Special thanks to Don Kongo for this episode's Award Winning Music.

In Part 2 of this Award Winning Episode, Warren and DJ talk how to survive high school, long distance relationships, and reality TV. DJ gets a chance to finish his award speech.

Dennis Valera (CBS News Baltimore) joins Warren for a two-parter! On the first of this two-part episode, DJ and Warren talk High School, and what the asterisk in DJ's award title is for. To Be Continued in Part 2 next week!

I'm out on vacation this week at GenCon, so I'm sharing a favorite episode from Season 1: The Perfect Podcast where Jeff returns to attempt The Perfect Podcast. We'll be back with more episodes soon!

Al Ring (DCommentaries podcast, ComedySportz Chicago) lets loose a victory screech after receiving the Al Ring Memorial Scholarship (for teaching me everything I know about improv). Along the way, they discuss Disney, Mayoral Candidates, and Schaumburg

In this Episode, Warren and Hans are surprised by a man with a mysterious envelope containing an even more mysterious award for Hans. Unfortunately he flees into the woods before they can learn anything else, so Warren just speaks to the award instead. Also, Maria Pappas, dropping out, and Warren's season 3 Serial journalism.

Grace Lenaghan manages to avoid another nomination for Most Embarrassing Moment as she takes home her award, THE Tony Award

In this episode, Sean tries to deflect, but ultimately accepts, the award for Best On-Screen Frenemy, with respect to her work as the Hostess with the Mostess with the Ghostess, Chip Buttons.

Warren's guest Sara Costello (@itssaranormalactivity, Windy City Paranormal Festival, Three Cups' Macbeth) can barely restrain herself as she accepts the award she was meant for.

In this bonus, Warren and Madda just keep talking :)

Alex Madda and Warren discuss friendship skills, Being Online, and the USC College Admissions Scandal, and she is finally recognized for the Best Use of Workplace Bathroom Lighting.

Emily Bouroudjian (Femmes Reading Filth, RIFF) embraces her year of the Villain and snags the award for Outstanding Achievement in Smuttery.

Warren's guest Jesek West accepts her new award with dignity and grace.

Warren, Angel, and Todd hang out a little bit after their podcast recordings and enjoy a nice cold one (popsicle) together.

Warren's guest Todd Aulwurm reaches the pinnacle of their career when they are surprised with The Ina Garden Award for Outstanding Hospitality

Welcome to season 2 of The Perfect Podcast, aka an Award Winning Podcast! Our first guest, Angel Phipps, receives the award they so richly deserve.

It’s perfect.

In the season finale, Warren and his friends descend into the scientific lab beneath a Wisconsin lakehouse and break open some test tubes containing all new segments. --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

In this episode, Warren and Otto share cold popsicles and even cooler vibes

In this episode, Liz brings a prediction for the future. Along the way, they discuss brat summer, office clothing, and tattooing yourself (it is not a big deal) --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

In this episode, Otto brings a name for the listeners. Along the way, they discuss the French Cruller, Rocky Horror Picture Show, and The Lemonade That Kills You. --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

In this episode, Warren releases Jeff's original segment from early on in the podcast, as a special bonus! --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

Hans rudely interrupts Warren to demand a slogan be implemented at the top of the show. After that disruption, they talk the Olympics, the DNC, and the things Uber drivers overhear. --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

In this episode, Jeff returns to attempt the Perfect Podcast. Along the way, they discuss Pickleball, Chartreuse, and how many times Jeff has been on the show. --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

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On this episode, Tiller is invited back to attempt all the segments that have been added since he was on the Podcast way back in Episode 1. Along the way, they discuss their prior podcast, cicadas, and Puerto Rico. --- ntertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

In this Episode, Al forces Warren to say something nice about himself. Along the way, they discuss improv, broadway musicals, and the apps on their phones. Featuring: Hans, in the booth --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

On this episode of the podcast Sara Costello guests, and they discuss ghosts, holidays, and how to win the Bachelor. Sara introduces her new segment, a Notes App Apology, and they each let you know what they're genuinely (or not so genuinely) sorry about. --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

On this episode of the podcast Emily Bouroudjian guests, and they talk fast food, epic poems, and Serena Williams. --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

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In this episode, Warren and Carlos talk Pokemon Rankings, All Too Well 10 minute version, and The Most Chicago Thing. Carlos brings his new segment, a tier list / ranking! --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

On this episode, Bianca and Warren talk Primary care providers, D&D, and Theater class massage trains. Bianca brings their new segment, A Game! --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

The segments start to rack up as Warren and Alex talk Billie Eilish, Electric Stoves, and Dog Poop. Alex introduces her new segment: An Award. --- Entertainers have been striving for years to create the perfect podcast, but only one of them is sharing their process directly with listeners. Each episode, host Warren Dailey enlists his friends and favorite entertainers to help build the perfect podcast, brick by brick. Each episode brings a new guest and a new segment that they believe is a necessary part of the perfect podcast. The only catch? Each guest also has to do every segment from a previous podcast, until the podcast is perfect. Or else.

The Perfect Podcast, created by Warren Dailey. Process is Progress.