You heard right, Pho-Cal Heads. This old pod is movin’ on to quieter, less-audible pastures. It’s proven too much for Johnny’s delicate system, and he’s told Tony at the worst possible time! Johnny apologizes. Tony accepts. Even with its somber tones, this episode does not lack a description of Tony’s fulsome toilet leavings. It is still an episode of The Phoney & Call-y Show, after all. Outstanding finances are ironed out, the merch is sold off, and the audience is treated to one, final, undeserved dressing down. Then, Tony contends with an epic Johnny’s Game where all of Johnny’s remaining questions are disposed of. As the receiver is laid down in the cradle, for the last time, our hosts feel immense gratitude for all those who took the time to listen…and searing contempt for the many more who did not. Now, if you will, please remove your Bluetooth headphones, go out into the world, and cough on someone. We love you. Goodbye. This episode is sponsored by Trade Coffee.Get $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/phoney.
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Episode 53: Panthro’s Worth
We start with some real, nice energy and momentum. The babies sing a little. Then it all hits a brick wall when Johnny holds forth on his ramen lunch. Who cares, Johnny?! Tony talks about his booster experience, which yes includes anal gel! Which I think has been discussed in like four or five episodes now. Tony does an impromptu and FREE ad for the coffee company that, up until now, has been happy to pay to advertise. Then we get into proper etiquette at Duane Reade and how to make a nice, homemade bleu cheese dressing! Tony gives great plugs, and Johnny displays his dirty water bottle! This episode is sponsored by BabbelGet up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/phoney. 00:40:52:01
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Episode 52: Does He Seem Stupider? (with guest Naomi Ekperigin)
Johnny has gotten the new COVID booster. And it has provided him with firsthand knowledge of the mysterious “anal gel” that Tony is always talking about. Tony feels vindicated. Johnny feels dirty. They discuss Tony’s recent health ordeal, his ongoing battle with his live-in insects, and there’s some confusion over the name of the Auntie Anne’s pretzel franchise. Then, the simply-effervescent Naomi Ekperigin comes on, clears up the pronunciation of her last name, and immediately wants health advice from the lads. Naomi, it should be mentioned, is recording from a safe house, having fled her husband who, despite his years of diligence, has come down with COVID. Johnny is quick to remind everyone that contracting the virus instantly makes one stupider. No one likes to hear that, but they cannot refute it.
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Episode 51: No Fear (with guest Gil Ozeri)
The boys are ready to record. There’s only one problem…they don’t have a guest! They happen to be chatting with pod-fav Gil Ozeri, and they think, “Why don’t we muscle him into being a guest again?” So they do! They rope him into recording, last minute, and blow a big hole into the middle of his busy day! And Gil delivers, yet again. He quick-scarfs some eggs, and is ready to insult Johnny’s grandfather, judge Tony for his grape preferences, and talk about his lusty youth as a gas station attendant in the West Bank! The trio trade near-death experience stories and a brand new, never-before-seen dimension of Tony is revealed! When it comes time for Johnny’s Game, the contestants aren’t satisfied with the standard 3-question format and demand more! This episode is sponsored by Trade Coffee and Better HelpGet $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/phoney.Go to betterhelp.com/pc for 10% off your first month
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Episode 50: Eggs on the Weekend (with guest Jeff Hiller)
O momentous day! It’s the 50th episode!!! And guess what? It’s never mentioned once. The hosts forgot! Luckily, they do remember to talk about their massive shits and whether it’s okay to touch squirrels. Oh, and Johnny’s new duvet cover has arrived…if anyone’s still interested in that plotline. Jeff Hiller joins the party, and he seems somewhat interested! They discuss Jeff’s LONG long-distance relationship with his husband, his hit new show Somebody Somewhere, and how tiresome it was to do improv with straight men. (Present company…excluded?) Siren sounds blast into Jeff’s apartment, and it becomes clear that his window is open! In New York! Recording a podcast! Tony wins another Johnny’s Game, and then he and Jeff make a tentative plan to get coffee.
Tony and Johnny are the best of friends…but they live on separate coasts! Luckily, they’ve been able to keep their long-distance relationship fresh and vital through frequent, soul-nourishing phone conversations. The Phoney & Call-y Show presents these phone calls to you: the lonely idiot, to delight in an entertaining blend of banter, introspection, bickering, and improv bits!*
*However, this podcast is not to be life-affirming, at all. Any relatable honesty Tony & Johnny display is purely for their own, therapeutic benefit. It’s not for you to feel better about your own life. That’s not what this is.
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