Chris Aballo's Podcast Experiment

For starters, Chris gets angry in the parking lot (again) but eventually calms down enough to pay tribute to Harold Ramis and Paco De Lucia.  Then it’s time for a nice, long chat with actor Jeff DePaoli (host of Disney Coast To Coast) about the proper name for a major… Continue reading The post CAPE 25: Getting On TV with Jeff DePaoli appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Chris brings you a quick blast of all that has gone on over the last two weeks.  Yup, everything: the Super Bowl, the Grammys, National Frozen Yogurt Day, all of it.  Plus, you’ll hear his thoughts about the end of privacy and why so many attractive women aren’t great thinkers… Continue reading The post CAPE 23: Short, Possibly Sweet appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Recorded during his holiday trip to New Jersey, Chris has a long overdue chat with Dan Hemphill, fan favorite guest on The Only Podcast That Matters.  The two talk about catapulting into adulthood together, make some “old man” complaints about how teenagers have it these days, and reveal the woeful… Continue reading The post CAPE 22: Cutting Class with Dan Hemphill appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

After a winter weather delay, Chris returns to CAPE HQ in sunny Los Angeles to tell you all about his unintentionally extended holiday visit to a frigid New Jersey.  Hear about what a wimp Chris has become, why he’s okay with visiting relatives, more perils of air travel, and a… Continue reading The post CAPE 21: Chris Vs. The Polar Vortex appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Light the fireplace, pour some cocoa, and curl up with some holiday cheer as Chris chats with writer/comedian Candice Felts.  In between babbling about their love affair with “The Heat,” the pair discusses improv, analyzes two-dimensional male and female movie characters, and bonds over holiday stressors like shopping for parents, the… Continue reading The post CAPE 20: Holiday Hilarity with Candice Felts appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Chris and James have been friends since they were eight years old, so there is no shortage of ground to cover, especially since James is a recent Jersey-to-California transplant.  The guys discuss growing up together, compare Los Angeles and New Jersey cuisine, and examine the perks and pitfalls of online dating. Continue reading The post CAPE 19: How To Date Chris and James appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Thanksgiving is upon us and the holiday shopping season will officially begin this weekend so to celebrate(?), Chris reflects on his retail career and the many Black Fridays he worked over the years.  He also has quite a bit to say about out of control store hours along with another… Continue reading The post CAPE 18: Shopsgetting appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Another birthday has come and gone, and Chris may have more understanding and perspective about aging and the passage of time…so why not share it?  On top of that, he compares national doughnut brands, examines the lure of Starbucks, and gives you a fresh addition to “Only In Los Angeles.” Continue reading The post CAPE 17: Age and Wisdom (Or At Least One Of Them) appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Host extraordinaire/actor John Kourounis joins Chris to shoot the breeze for an hour.  Chris and John chat about the perils of living at sea, being on the bottom of the Hollywood ladder, and the joys of sliming foreigners.  Yup, all the important stuff. Continue reading The post CAPE 16: Getting Slimed with John Kourounis appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

CAPE goes simultaneously international and coed in this episode as Chris welcomes Canadian makeup effects specialist Margot to the show.  Another vast array of topics are explored such as breastfeeding, NBA all-stars of old, screwed up kids, the latest “Star Trek” film, and a trip to Son of Monsterpalooza. Continue reading The post CAPE 15: Making Up with A Canadian appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Chris welcomes newcomers Roger, Mario, and Grant for a panel show to discuss their ambitions to work in the arts and what drove them to come out to Los Angeles.  Before the chat, Chris recounts his surprise trip to Vegas, meeting a comedy hero, the re-release of “Running Amuck In… Continue reading The post CAPE 14: The Creativity Panel appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Fellow voice over artist Ben Mills joins Chris for a lengthy chat about a whole host of subjects, none of which are discussed for too long.  The guys revel in cartoon geekery while also discussing the best of TV, independent film cliches, zombie fatigue, and walking out of movies. Continue reading The post CAPE 13: Verbal Hopscotch with Ben Mills appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

You may have the day off but CAPE doesn’t!  Chris takes some time to reflect on 9/11 and follows it up with lots of praise for Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, joy about James Spader being cast as Ultron, and hope for the death of film franchises based on teen… Continue reading The post CAPE 12: Labor Daze appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

It has been a big week and there is lot to talk about, so curl up with Chris and hear his story of seeing “The World’s End” on the same day the next Batman was announced (which also involves an unexpected automobile incident).  New fan funded projects by Ginger Wildheart… Continue reading The post CAPE 11: A Lesson In Car Coverage (and More!) appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

With this being the tenth episode of CAPE and the week of the 150th episode of The Only Podcast That Matters, Chris spends the show talking about how he got into podcasts and how his podcasting “career” evolved.  But first, complaints will be lodged against vanity plates, old people playing… Continue reading The post CAPE 10: PodCast appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

…but don’t worry, it’s limited to the weekend’s biggest news.  This is the internet so more thoughts and predictions need to be piled on.  But before all that, you’ll hear Chris’ plea to Lemmy, a futile review of Selena Gomez’s discography, the bad news about the new Beady Eye CD,… Continue reading The post CAPE 09: Yes, There Is Comic-Con Talk appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Having been inspired by some recent observations about the current world around him, Chris takes some time to rant about what he sees happening in the immediate and not-so-immediate future.  His questions revolve around a lack of motivation to impress the opposite sex, why youth may not aspire to be… Continue reading The post CAPE 08: Don’t Call Me A ‘Futurist’ appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Just because the sun is shining doesn’t mean there aren’t things to pick apart.  Chris continues his streak of solo shows by waffling on about food, what Twitter annoyances should put the ‘end’ in ‘trend,’ being at the effect of irritating customers, and a survey that puts a damper on… Continue reading The post CAPE 07: This Is Longer Than Six Seconds appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

After a blissful visit back East, Chris returns to the Left Coast for some more chatter.  He explains why this show is hardly explicit, lays some New Jersey facts down, drops a fattening conspiracy theory, and defends his opinions on revisiting 80’s action classics. Continue reading The post CAPE 06: Diners, Tomatahs, and the Cost of Living appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.

Check out the first episode of CAPE recorded in New Jersey.  In this solo show, Chris talks about flying home, maximizing space on his iPod, fighting about a trek into darkness, spits out random rants about some current trends, and introduces the new segment “Only In Los Angeles.” Continue reading The post CAPE 05: Home Alone appeared first on ChrisAballo.com.