Hail Satire! With Vic Shuttee

Conversation #118, recorded on September 10, 2014. Simon Pegg is a performer, writer, producer and gift to comedy. Peter Chelsom is a filmmaking writer and director. Simon's wrote and starred in the brilliant Edgar Wright-helmed Three Flavoured Cornetto trilogy, including SHAWN OF THE DEAD, HOT FUZZ and THE WORLD'S END. He's also appeared in RUN FAT BOY RUN, the MISSION IMPOSSIBLE series, the STAR TREK revival, STAR WARS: FORCE AWAKENS, TINTIN, READY PLAYER ONE, and PAUL. Peter's credits include FUNNY BONES, THE MIGHTY, TOWN & COUNTRY, SERENDIPITY, THE SPACE BETWEEN US and HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE. They both appeared here to promote HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #117, recorded on August 17th 2014. Jeromy Barber is producer and director, founding the production company DINOLION and the Houston comedy theater BETA. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #116, recorded on August 20th 2014. Brenton Thwaites and Odeya Rush are performers, appearing here to promote their starring roles in the film THE GIVER. Brenton's films include MALEFICENT, RIDE, SON OF A GUN and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES. Odeya has appeared in the movies THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN, GOOSEBUMPS, HOLDING PATTERNS and THE BACHELORS.  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #115, recorded on August 14th 2014. Laura Dern is an Oscar-nominated actress and daughter of performing great BRUCE DERN. She's appeared in numerous films including JURASSIC PARK, MASK, BLUE VELVET, CITIZEN RUTH, I AM SAM, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, THE MASTER, WILSON, WILD and STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII. Laura also starred in the acclaimed HBO series ENLIGHTENED, and the Netflix series F IS FOR FAMILY. Laura appeared here to promote her film WHEN THE GAME STANDS TALL. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #114, recorded on August 6th 2014. Adam Shankman is an actor, producer, director, and choreographer. He directed the films HAIRSPRAY, ROCK OF AGES, A WALK TO REMEMBER, BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, THE PACIFIER, BEDTIMES STORIES and PROP 8: THE MUSICAL. He's worked on the TV series GLEE, MODERN FAMILY, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, FRIENDS and the films 17 AGAIN, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, ANTZ, BOOGIE NIGHTS, and THE FLINTSTONES. Adam appeared here to promote the latest movie in the STEP UP franchise. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #113, recorded on July 25th 2014. Gabriel Iglesias is a comedian, writer and performer. He's appeared in MAGIC MIKE (and MAGIC MIKE XXL), THE NUT JOB (and 2), THE BOOK OF LIFE, PLANES, BLAZING SAMURAI and EL AMERICANO. Gabriel appeared here to promote his concert film THE FLUFFY MOVIE, his third after HOT AND FLUFFY and I'M NOT FAT... I'M FLUFFY. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #112, recorded on July 15th 2014. Andy Marx is a writer, and is the grandson of legendary comedian, Groucho Marx. Andy appeared here to promote his new book ROYALTIES. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #111, recorded on July 12th 2014. Hailee Steinfeld is an actress and singer. She's appeared in the Coen Brothers' TRUE GRIT, Studio Ghibli's WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE, PITCH PERFECT 2, BEGIN AGAIN, ROMEO & JULIET, and THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #110, recorded on June 26th 2014. Nicole Day is an actress, comedian and filmmaker. She trained at UCB LA and her films ARCHITECTURE OF FUTURE CULTURE and WORST YEAR OF MY LIFE. Nicole appeared here to promote her film UNDERGROUND COMEDY. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #109, recorded on June 24th 2014. Paula Poundstone is an actress, writer and comedian. Her book THERE IS NOTHING IN THE BOOK I MEANT TO SAY and her two I HEART JOKES comedy albums have sold well across the country. She's appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO and hosted her own series for HBO. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #108, recorded on June 18th 2014. Robert Pattinson and Guy Pearce are actors, appearing here to promote their film THE ROVER. Robert Pattinson, best known for his role as sexy vampire Edward Cullen in the TWILIGHT SAGA, has also appeared here in HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, COSMOPOLIS, CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER, LOST CITY OF Z, and GOOD TIMES. Guy Pearce has appeared in great films including MEMENTO, THE ADVENTURES OF PRICILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, LA CONFIDENTIAL, THE HURT LOCKER, THE KING'S SPEECH, IRON MAN 3 and GENIUS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #107, recorded on June 6th 2014. Nat Wolff is an actor and musician. He got his start with THE NAKED BROTHERS BAND. He's since appeared in the films NEW YEARS EVE, ADMISSION, THE INTERN, IN DUBIOUS BATTLE and PALO ALTO. He appeared here to promote his film THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #106, recorded on June 5th 2014. John Leguizamo is an actor, writer, performance artist and comedian. His film roles include DIE HARD 2, SUPER MARIO BROTHERS, CARLITO'S WAY, TO WOO FONG THANKS FOR EVERYTHING JULIE NEWMAR, ROMEO + JULIET, MOULIN ROUGE, REPO MEN, RIDE ALONG, THE INFILTRATOR, and the ICE AGE saga. Leguizamo's also produced a number of amazing one-man shows including MAMBO MOUTH, SPIC-O-RAMA, FREAK, GHETTO KLOWN, and HOUSE OF BUGGIN'. Leguizamo appeared here to promote his film CHEF. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #105, recorded on May 9th 2014. Jeremy Irvine is an actor best known for his roles in WAR HORSE, GREAT EXPECTATIONS, FALLEN, STONEWALL, THIS BRILLIANT FANTASTIC, and BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB. Irvine appeared here to promote THE RAILWAY MAN. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #104, recorded on May 4th 2014. Steph DeWaegeneer is an improviser, actress, hostess and model. She's performed with ComedySportz Houston since 1991, and from 98-08 was the Director of Sale at ComedySportz Chicago. Steph has trained with Second City, The Dinner Detective and the Texas Renaissance Festival. She's the ambassador for Miss Plus America and is represented by Pastorini Bosby.  Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #103, recorded on April 21st 2014. Brian Kiley is a stand-up and comedy writer. As a writer, he's been working with the the legendary Conan O'Brien since 1994, and has subsequently written for the Conan iterations of both LATE NIGHT and THE TONIGHT SHOW. He currently works on TBS's CONAN. Brian's been nominated for the Emmy Award 16 times (!), finally winning for his work in 2007. He's also appeared on DELOCATED, DR. KATZ, and has appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO and his own COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #102, recorded on April 9th 2014. Gareth Evans is writer and director. His films include MERANTAU, THE RAID and V/H/S/2. Gareth appeared here to promote his film THE RAID 2. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #101, recorded on April 8th 2014. Mike Birbiglia is an actor, writer and stand-up. His stand-up specials include TWO DRINK MIKE, SLEEPWALK WITH ME and MY GIRLFRIEND'S BOYFRIEND. He's appeared on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, CEDAR RAPIDS, TRAINWRECK, ANNIE, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, as well as a film adaption of SLEEPWALK WITH ME. Mike appeared here to promote his new special THANK GOD FOR JOKES. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #100(!), recorded on April 6th 2014. Phortasics is an improv group, formed at the University of Houston. The 9 member of Phortasics are Paige Wharton, Christine Wines, Christine Arnold, Amy Jo Foreman, Max Holkan, Robert Price, Ben Gammack, Brendon Duran and myself, Vic Shuttee. Phortasics was formed in Fall 2011 and disbanded Spring 2014. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Conversation #99, recorded on March 30th 2014. Chad Minchew is an improviser and an actor, based in Houston TX. He plays regularly with the improv group BABY KNUCKLE. Since 2015, Minchew has become the co-owner and artistic director of ComedySportz Houston. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.