Closed Comments
Closed Comments
Nick and Sam
Closed Comments is a no-stakes game show where friends Nick and Sam try to guess what various out-of-context comments are commenting on. Send us links to comment suggestions at [email protected] Cover art by jimmyjohnyd
Swiss Army Animals
Today we look at comments pertaining to animals. Topics include whether you should kiss your pet hedgehog (no), if Dodos were tasty, and which animal can eat with both sides of its body. Nick has a New York Times subscription and Sam has Reddit.
Oct 16, 2023
48 min
The Endangered Species Restaurant
In our first zoological episode, we read comments about animals. Topics and tangents include: whether Joe Exotic would make a good pet, Elder Scrolls, Russians versus Floridians versus Hippos, cryptids, and prehensile penises.
Jul 3, 2023
44 min
Chupacabra Vitality Supplements
We sift through comments on movie trailers. Topics covered include a protracted discussion of You, Me and Dupree, Idiocracy coming true, Renfield, Ren Faires, and semi-forgotten Best Picture winners.
Apr 19, 2023
45 min
Mystical Hitmen
We're back doing movies. In this episode, we look at comments on new and old movie trailers. Topics include: unauthorized biopics, Gerard Butler, Tetris intrigue, and mid-2000s era comedies.Email: [email protected]
Mar 14, 2023
39 min
The Talented Mr. Lee
We read comments about well-known people. Topics and tangents include why people hate poetry, guillotine etiquette, and Rasputin.Shoot us an email: [email protected]
Feb 22, 2023
33 min
Chad Joan of Arc
We read comment threads about people living and dead. (Mostly dead). Tangents include wrestling jargon, teenage AI, and the movie 300.Email: [email protected]
Feb 14, 2023
35 min
Dream Sailors and Cadaver Curators
In our second work-related episode, we try to make sense of comments about people's careers. Topics discussed include gamer mayors, renaissance faires, familiarity with death, lifeguard traps, elite priests, and The Good Nurse.Email interesting comments to [email protected]
Feb 8, 2023
47 min
Steampunk Jobs
We examine jobs (from the soul-crushing to the physically crushing) through the comments people leave about their work. Topics covered include: the perils of clockmaking, chimney sweeps, bunker boys, Pan Am, Catch Me if You Can, and what happens if you break into the “wrong” house.Send links to interesting comments to: [email protected]
Jan 31, 2023
44 min
Pavlov's Sweat Hogs
We surf the comments on Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, Reddit, and Amazon. Non sequiturs include pro wrestling, Pavlov’s dog, geishas, and greasers.Email links to interesting comments to: [email protected]
Jan 24, 2023
46 min
How to Win Street Fights and Influence People
In our first book club episode, we explore the comments on Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Topics covered include the Mandela Effect, Saddam Hussein, whether babies can see color (?), the Da Vinci Code, Keanu Reeves as a caterpillar, and M. Night Shyamalan.Email: [email protected]
Jan 18, 2023
49 min
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