Podcasts by The Faucet with Myq Kaplan

151: The Fall-cet! from 2023-09-24T16:56

The Faucet returns! The summer was busy and the fall is also gearing up to be busy BUT not too busy for new Faucets! Welcome back or welcome front and thank you for being here. In today's pod-sn...

150: Liz Glazer's DEBUT ALBUM "A Very Particular Experience," Myq's NEW SPECIAL "Live From The Universe," and Other Constellation Mountains from 2023-05-20T18:37

In today's pod-meal, our 150th episode spectacular, Liz Glazer returns to discuss her debut album out right now! 

It's called Listen

149: Myq's New Album Is Called "Live In Between Albums" and Liz Glazer Joins to Chat About It and Lots More! from 2023-03-27T18:05

In today's pod-meal, Myq and Liz dig into "Live In Between Albums," Myq's newest widely released standup comedy album, as well as loads more t...

148: Dental fLaw School with Liz Glazer! from 2023-03-09T19:56

In today's pod-meal, the wonderful Liz Glazer once again joins Myq to discuss dentists, law professors, acting directors, and many other topics that are not people's jobs, like musical mnemonics...

147: Infinite Sets of Three Things with Liz Glazer from 2023-02-25T21:17

In today's pod-meal, Myq and Liz cover (near-)infinite sets of three things, from bags and blankets to comic book characters, from TJ and Dave to James Corden, from books and scenes to life!, fr...

146: Without Further A-Doozy With Liz Glazer (Happy 7th Friendship Anniversary!) from 2023-01-07T21:49

In today's sumptuous pod-meal, Myq and Liz celebrate seven years of friendship by continuing to be friends and talking about all kinds of things like whether or not Liz is a comedian (she is), w...

145: 2022 Year In Review with Liz Glazer! from 2022-12-31T21:07

In today's multi-course pod-meal, Myq and Liz go through their wins and downs of 2022 and right now which is still part of 2022! They both keep meticulous records of their life experiences, and ...

144: The Many Mentions of "Aforementioned" (a Birth-Month Journal Sharing, and more!) from 2022-11-21T20:52

In today's pod-meal, Myq shares what's been going on in his life since his last extended pod-meal! Including all of his birth month! Seeing Paul Reiser! Going to therapy! Being in Denver! All ki...

143: The Most Famous Ghost in the World with Ryan Singer from 2022-11-01T21:50

On today's extra-special pod-meal, Myq welcomes dear friend Ryan Singer as a guest. Ryan has a new comedy special out now called "The Supernatural" and these two friends have a great time chatti...

142: MY Q&A at Bucknell U&ME from 2022-10-26T18:59

On today's extra-large pod-meal, Myq answers questions from students in a standup comedy class at Bucknell University. Enjoy! 

Do you have questions also? Feel free to ask me!
...

141: Sound Wavings (A Summary of Life Happenings From August 7 to September 29, 2022) from 2022-09-29T21:07

In today's pod-meal, Myq shares about everything* that's happened since the last podcast he recorded on August 7. Trips to Denver, Albuquerque, Raleigh, Miami, and more! Comedy festivals! Podcas...

140: Thank you for listening, Steven Spielberg! Love, Liz Glazer and Myq Kaplan from 2022-08-07T17:14:29

In today's seven-course pod-meal, Myq is joined by wonderful friend Liz Glazer WHOSE BIRTHDAY IS TODAY! Discussion topics include benign college pranks, voicemail messages, self-help and other h...

139: Aggressive Agreement on the Internet from 2022-07-23T17:32:21

138: The History of Linoleum with Liz Glazer from 2022-07-13T22:21:26

In today's pod-meal, Myq is once again joined by dear friend and co-Fauceteer Liz Glazer for discussions about comedy, linoleum, and more! Please enjoy! Also, this episode was recorded after two...

137: Dancer in the Light from 2022-07-05T21:13:29

In today's pod-snack, Myq catches everyone up with experiences of the past week, including good news at the leg doctor, TV/movie recs and non-recs (wreck-ommendations?), and mystery birthday wis...

136: Bibbidi-Bobbidi-BOOP! (Happy 6-year Anniversary, Rini!) from 2022-06-28T00:31:52

In today's pod-meal, Myq returns to Faucet-ing from a lengthy time between Faucets. Thank you for your patience! He discusses with Rini (and Stuffles) all (or most) of the ensuing events in life...

135: Wonderful as YOUsual with Liz Glazer from 2022-05-11T13:50:46

In today's pod-meal, Myq is once again joined by delightful friend and hilarious comedian Liz Glazer, as she prepares for an audition. They discuss roving Buddhas, Mona the cat's health, Katie C...

134: Making History with Liz Glazer from 2022-04-28T20:11:08

In today's pod-meal, Myq once again welcomes back his dear friend Liz Glazer to discuss history, trivia, law, dreams, friendship, philosophy, and Batman.

And maybe more! Probably mo...

133: Miss Fortune Cookie with Liz Glazer from 2022-04-20T19:08:55

In today's pod-meal, Myq digs in with Liz Glazer on big important things and small important things! Fun and meaningful, as always. Liz is wonderful. Follow her work everywhere. Here's a fine pl...

132: The Hello Realms from 2022-04-07T21:07:08

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares some snippets from a Buddhist lecture he heard the night before from the Venerable Robina, hopefully translating as much of the joy and meaning from the original...

131: Will You Please Pass the Goof? from 2022-03-22T22:28:04

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about the events of the past few days, full of shows and parties and books and movies and who KNOWS what else! (The answer to "who knows" is you, when you listen...

130: 43 Years in 43 Minutes from 2022-03-16T21:31:10

In today's pod-meal, Myq takes a deep dish dive into his history, sharing everything that he can about his life in the time he has allotted himself, which is about one minute for each year he's ...

129: Fool Throttle from 2022-03-06T20:58:53

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about the remainder of his and Rini's drive down to Florida, with shows in WV and Charlotte along the way. Topics include magic, comedy, friendship, and more. Listen

128: Smart Hearts and Sweet Butts from 2022-02-22T05:08:09

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares stories of the first two days of this week's "Can I Buy a Vowel" tour (performing in WV, NC, & FL, nary a vowel to be found!). Driving cars, reading books, phoni...

127: Fifty First Jokes, a George Saunders Quote, and the Can I Buy a Vowel Tour from 2022-02-19T21:26:11

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares something from yesterday, today, and tomorrow! Yesterday was a show called Fifty First Jokes. Today was an exchange with a nice lady that involved a George Saund...

126: The Bananas Strawberry Moment from 2022-02-14T16:36:15

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about a BANANAS show that he did, and the strawberry moment of that show. Please enjoy!

125: The Only Grass That There Is from 2022-02-04T23:39:03

On today's pod-snack, Myq returns to solo Faucet-ing after a few delightful duo Faucet experiences with Liz Glazer. He talks about where he's been, where he's going, and also probably some of wh...

124: Read 'Em and Sleep! from 2022-01-24T19:57:52

On today's pod-meal, Myq invites Liz Glazer back to be a co-Faucet, because he loves her and loves talking with her. Hope you enjoy!

123: The Letter and the Spirit of Friendship with Liz Glazer from 2022-01-07T21:01:17

In today's pod-meal, the first of 2022 (happy now year!), Myq has a conversation with dear friend and fellow faucet Liz Glazer, on the anniversary of the birth of their friendship. Please enjoy ...

122: MY Q&A at Steel City AF from 2021-12-23T22:50:25

On today's extra-large pod-meal, Myq answers questions from other comedians at Steel City AF. Enjoy!

121: Bones, Stones, Scones,&Phones from 2021-11-17T00:07:22

In today's pod-snack so large it might be a pod-meal, Myq shares about all that's been going on since the last Faucet episode dropped in late October.

There were trips to Raleigh and Mary...

120: Wonderstanding / A Bat Is A Fallen Bird from 2021-10-25T22:00:51

In today's pod-snack, Myq discusses things that are (hopefully) kind, true, and necessary. He shares about the birds and the bats and the mice and the cats, how many podcasts he recorded during ...

119: Fam, ILY! from 2021-10-19T00:32:27

In today's pod-snack, Myq is on the phone with Rini and her mom and some cats but you can only hear Myq's side of the conversation and fortunately (!) he does nearly all the talking. The cats do...

118: Food Pants Books from 2021-10-09T00:19:46

In today's pod snack/meal (bigger than some snacks, smaller than some meals), Myq podcasts for the first time as a 43-year-old! He and Rini are on a mini-tour to Chicago (past), Milwaukee (prese...

117: Turns and Twists from 2021-09-27T20:51:20

In today's pod-snack, Myq reads a delightful email that he received and also recommends Demetri Martin and comedy/beat-boxing combinations. 

Glad you're here! Please enjoy as desire...

116: The Truth-brary from 2021-09-19T14:58:50

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about a journey to the Strand. It's a story about books! And more. Books And More. BAM! Thanks for listening or at least reading about listening! You. Are. Nice!...

115: Salem If Ya Got 'Em! from 2021-09-13T19:47:49

In today's pod-snack, Myq talks about the past week's events, including a fun trip to Salem, MA where he performed with Liz Glazer at the E.Love.Ate Festival, as well as Rini's improved health! ...

114: Fork Score and Several Days Ago from 2021-09-07T22:06:23

In today's pod-snack, Myq wishes everyone a happy Jewish new year, or a happy Tuesday, as you wish. He discusses his recent trip to Utah, Rini's recent trip to the ER, and more.

Alternate...

113: No One To Brain But Yourself from 2021-08-30T22:22:14

This pod-snack might be the shortest pod-snack yet! Or maybe second-shortest. Or who knows. It's not a pod-shortness competition! It's just a fun quick one to let folks know that August has been...

112: Friend Expert from 2021-08-21T21:29:58

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about what he's been up to this past week. Voice acting! Being tired! Doing comedy! Seeing "Your Love, Our Musical"! Enjoying friendship! More!

111: Reedy or Not from 2021-08-14T21:15:34

In today's pod-snack, Myq reports live-ish (and getting less live-ish with every passing moment) from Pittsburgh. It's a burgh but it's not the pitts! (It's enjoyable!) Please enjoy this enjoyab...

110: Toe Ring Touring (The Coffee Table Tour Saga Concludes! Part 5 I Think!) from 2021-08-10T00:00:34

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about the final days of the tour. The last exciting shows in Minnesota. The one wonderful show in Chicago. The stop in NJ. The clothing we bought. The successful...

109: Air Book and Book (Coffee Table Tour Episode 4!) from 2021-07-30T19:59:50

On today's pod-snack, Myq catches everyone up with the final days of the Missouri tour portion and the initial days of the Minnesota travel leg! Welcome! Books and friends and more galore! Some ...

108: Puzzle Puzzlings (Coffee Table Tour Installmentation 3!) from 2021-07-21T23:39:14

In today's pod-snack, Myq catches everyone up on the last few days of the Coffee Table Tour in Missouri! It involves a lot of puzzle talk! Do you like puzzles? This might be the episode for you!...

107: Take a Geoff Tate Break (Coffee Table Tour Part 2!) from 2021-07-17T04:26:33

On today's pod-snack, Myq shares about his and Rini's second day on tour: Cincinnati, home of wonderful comedian friend Geoff Tate. Check out Geoff's comedy, everyone! Go to comedy shows at Cham...

106: The Coffee Table Tour Begins (Day 1!) from 2021-07-15T22:11:06

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about Day 1 of his current three-week tour with Rini from NYC to MO and MN and back! First stop: Morgantown, WV. Verdict? Success! Real fun show, real nice peopl...

105: The Supposed-Ta Child from 2021-07-04T23:47:03

In today's pod-snack, Myq talks about Buddhist art, the book Visual Intelligence, a joke by friend Shane Mauss, and wisdom from a grandfather. Hope you enjoy!

104: Yelping For Joy from 2021-06-29T17:08:10

On today's pod-snack, Myq talks about why there wasn't a pod-meal this weekend, because he was out of town for the first time since pre-pandemic. He recommends the used bookstore "Company of Boo...

103: POSTULATES! from 2021-06-19T21:59:44

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem (not completely!), wise words from old friend the Dalai Lama, and probably more who knows! (Answer: you if you listen!)

A...

102: Figs Are Bananas! from 2021-06-19T04:30

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses a fun non-pod-meal that he had with his friend Jasmin Singer, a fun email exchange he had with his friend Gus, and a number of other letters combined into word...

101: Faucet 101 from 2021-06-12T22:06:49

On this pod-snack, Myq offers a brief, unnecessary Faucet 101, in honor of this being Faucet's 101th episode. Enjoy as Myq shades some light on the subject of this podcast.

100: Our 100th Episode SpectaculOUR! from 2021-06-07T22:14:42

On today's pod-snack, Myq and Rini celebrate 100 episodes of this podcast by discussing a wedding they went to and how it's nice to spend a road trip. You know, a podcast! Thanks for listening. ...

99: Technical Difficult Ease from 2021-05-29T22:02:54

On today's pod-meal, Myq shows off his new haircut as much as he can via audio. He recommends: A) Mindy Tucker who photographed the hair-cutting process, B) the Housing Works Bookstore where he ...

98: You Say Potato, I Say Bananas from 2021-05-22T21:55:56

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses food, love, his friend Micah, his mom Mom, the book by Kate Murphy "You're Not Listening" which he highly recommends, and more.

Love!

97: Quiet as a Mouth from 2021-05-16T16:01:30

On today's pod-meal, Myq recommends a book he's reading called "You're Not Listening" by Kate Murphy. It's good! He probably says other things as well, but he doesn't remember because wasn't lis...

96: Potatoes Are Money / Happy Birthday Rini! from 2021-05-08T22:04:25

In today's pod-meal, Myq wishes a happy birthday to his beloved girlfriend Rini and also to his latest album "A.K.A." which turns one year old today! Myq recommends the work of his friends Erin ...

95: A Suspecting Audience from 2021-05-01T22:16:39

In today's pod-meal, Myq shares about his recently deceased step-sister, and also some about genies, ice cream, and elephants.

Love to all.

94: Onomatopoetry from 2021-04-24T22:53:04

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses Yogi Bear and other hungry cartoon animals, nature and nurture, the Zoom boom, seeing friends in the park, the similarities between humans and apes and bananas...

93: Clock Whiskers from 2021-04-16T21:52:59

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses several items he forgot to last time, as well as the topic of forgetfulness itself, which he may have talked about in the past but he forgets. He also answers ...

92: Nameless Amos from 2021-04-10T21:52:43

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses cookies, jokes, shapes, fame, rooms, saunas, keeping kosher, learning an instrument, teaching, cheating, the wonderful comedy of John Fugelsang, God, everythin...

91: Tom After Tom from 2021-04-03T22:41:46

In today's pod-meal, Myq talks about history, vaccinations, cats, dogs, falcons, Golden Girls, his friend Cory Allen's podcast the Astral Hustle, and more!

Thanks for reading/listening/al...

90: Driving Miss Baby from 2021-03-31T01:49:17

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses vaccinations (he just became eligible! are you? do you know? can you help other folks find out if they are eligible?), the wonderful writing of Ursula K Le Gui...

89: The Present-Minded Professor from 2021-03-26T23:54:12

In today's pod-meal, Myq shares about his experience at a former professor's memorial that he attended earlier in the day. It was beautiful and moving. Thank you, Professor Andreas Teuber.

88: Spring It On! from 2021-03-20T23:10:01

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses the start of spring, the anniversary of his grandmother's death, getting enough sleep, (limited and specific) gratitude to giant social media corporations, and...

87: Day Owl / Words With Anyone / Fun Units from 2021-03-13T23:04:14

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses the events of his past week (AND MORE), including (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) a conversation with a friend about death, game shows, a child's perfect joke, comments o...

86: Real IDs / Out-of-Context Comments / At Least One Hijink from 2021-03-06T23:37:42

In today's pod-meal, Myq live-streams while recording and introduces a new segment called "out-of-context comments"! Thanks to all who listened live, and also thanks all who listen UN-live. UN-l...

85: Tome Poem Home Zone / Paper Clip-Clop from 2021-02-27T22:58:07

On today's pod-meal, Myq offers some jokes, some poems, and some things that transcend jokes and poems. Discussed are the wonderful works and words of Liz Glazer, Zach Sherwin, Ralph Waldo Emers...

85: Tome Poem Home Zone / Paper Clip-Clop from 2021-02-27T22:58:07

On today's pod-meal, Myq offers some jokes, some poems, and some things that transcend jokes and poems. Discussed are the wonderful works and words of Liz Glazer, Zach Sherwin, Ralph Waldo Emers...

84: Beast of Buddhism from 2021-02-20T23:28:35

On today's pod-meal, Myq recommends the works, lives, arts, friendships, dreams, and related experiences of/with Adam Busch, Liz Glazer, Ram Dass, Lyssa Mandel, Henry Phillips, Joe List, Maya An...

83: The Hallie Berry Ha! Library (Welcome to Art Nuggets) from 2021-02-13T22:47:22

In today's pod-meal, Myq introduces the concept of "art nuggets" and shared some! As well as some new words that he learned recently t...

82: Like a Moth to Two Flames from 2021-02-06T22:54:17

In today's pod-meal, Myq shares a recommendation to see "In & Of Itself" and also to not learn too much about it or to see too many previews unless that's what you want to do (he's not your boss...

81: Smullyan Simoleons from 2021-01-31T08:37:48

In tonight's pod-meal, Myq shares stories about Starbucks, Barnes and Noble, the philosopher Raymond Smullyan, and more. How much more? Much much more. This is only a few sentences. The podcast ...

80: Oy Yoy Joy (On Why I Recommend My Friend Tristan Miller's Newsletter) from 2021-01-29T23:29:37

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares a joyful exchange he had today with his good friend Tristan Miller, who has a newsletter that is worth receivi...

79: Fonzie Bear from 2021-01-23T22:43:57

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses the various world record-breaking comedy endeavors he's been a part of, his mother's favorite standups, Muppets, non-Muppets, and more! Enjoy!

78: Variations on The Me from 2021-01-16T22:45:01

On today's self-contained (?) pod-meal, Myq discusses the comfort of mysteries, his love of various Jim Carrey movies, his mother's taste in media, and more! Come for the fun, stay for the fun!

77: Tears of Light from 2021-01-15T22:59:15

In today's pod snack, Myq spends most of the time recommending that you listen to his latest Broccoli and Ice Cream episode, in which his mother is his guest. It's her first podcast. Enjoy this ...

76: Memory Patricks from 2021-01-09T22:57:11

In today's pod-meal, Myq discusses memories about memory.

Also covered are things like remembering, reminding, and I forget what else.

Myq recommends the scientific and artistic en...

75: Primary Fruits from 2021-01-08T00:34:24

On today's pod-snack, Myq discusses animals, vegetables, and minerals, except for the minerals, and more fruits than vegetables. But definitely animals! Have fun listening!

74: Rabbit Rabbit Habit from 2021-01-02T22:52:34

Happy NOW Year! In this first episode of 2021, Myq offers some year-beginning reflections. He recommends all kinds of friends and artists, including Jo Firestone and Zach Sherwin, and well, he r...

73: Cuddle Up With Your Sentient Being of Choice and Enjoy Some Silent Fireworks from 2020-12-31T23:14:25

Myq rings out the old year (or wrings it out?) in this episode, with wonderings about who might be listening on this very New Year's Eve day! Is it you? Myq and his beloved girlfriend Rini offer...

72: Proper Gander from 2020-12-26T23:06:38

On today's year-end pod-meal, Myq discusses listening to holiday music all year round, making resolutions whenever, using fun vegan euphemisms, saying the alphabet backwards, coincidences, advic...

71: Bard to the Bone from 2020-12-20T02:55:46

In tonight's pod-meal, Myq shares some poetry, recommends Codenames again, offers a week in review, and generally has a nice time that you can also have.

Alternate Titles:

Antique ...

70: Happy Hanukkah, Nonukkah, and Beyonukkah! from 2020-12-18T02:07:01

On tonight's pod-snack, Myq celebrates the final night of Hanukkah and also the rest of everything. Enjoy please and thank you as desired and possible!

Alternate Titles:

Shush Para...

69: A Real Godblessit from 2020-12-12T23:02:28

On today's podcast, Myq celebrates the birthday (today! December 12!) of his beloved Grandma Iris, who died earlier this year at 91. Now she's 92, or infinity. Not sure. Both?

Memor...

68: Tonight Is the First Night of the Rest of Your Life (and Chanukah!) from 2020-12-10T23:09:43

On tonight's pod-snack, Myq celebrates the first night of Chanukah with a bunch of jokes about it. Enjoy!

67: John Absurd and the AppMapper App from 2020-12-05T23:40:08

On today's pod-meal, Myq big ups his friend Liz Glazer (and their weekly IG live chat show, Weir...

66: I Am Happy For Elliot Page (All Sincerity, Plus One Silly Unrelated Poem) from 2020-12-05T01:25:36

Elliot Page came out as trans this week. I am happy for him/them. I expressed it on social media, and an overwhelming majority of people I know who responded did so positively, and I wanted to s...

65: Branching Out (Another Edition of Excalibur the Eyebrow) from 2020-12-02T01:32:25

In tonight's pod-snack, Myq shares some news and social media responses about Excalibrow. (Excalibur the Eyebrow. For short. With this extended parenthetical. For long. But not for long!)

64: Castle Grade School from 2020-12-01T02:32:27

On tonight's final pod of November, Myq discusses gratitudes of the past week, doing podcasts with Sagar Bhatt, Bethany Van Delft, Micah Sherman, Brett Singer, Willie Caldwell, Ivan Anderson, an...

63: The Amazing Spider-Shoe from 2020-11-28T22:59:31

In today's pod-meal, Myq discusses a recent online friendly neighborhood spider-debate about shoes, boots, trucks, and cars, having nothing to do with spiders or Spider-Man. Please enjoy!

62: The Spectacular Spider-Dan(ny Hatch) from 2020-11-25T03:29:59

On tonight's pod-snack, Myq sings the praises of The Comedy Studio Podcast, hosted by wonderful friend and hilarious comedian Danny Hatch, with special guest star (and Comedy Studio owner) Rick ...

61: Web of Spider-Grace from 2020-11-22T21:11:53

On today's pod-snack, Gratitude Week continues! Or kicks off! Or was here the entire time! Myq shares some fun interactions he had online about heroes like Superman and Dolly Parton (new fun int...

60: The Unadorned Spider-Pod from 2020-11-21T23:40:46

On tonight's pod-meal, Myq discusses the giving of thanks, the naming of "Gratitudes," the defining of assholery, the concept of crossovers in comic books and podcasts, the magic of Naming, the ...

59: Dolly Parton Joke Hydra from 2020-11-18T23:37:30

On today's pod-snack, it's another edition of "Something Happened On Social Media And Myq Talks About It" or something of that nature. Myq posted a joke last night, and this morning, a social me...

58: I Declare an Armoire from 2020-11-14T22:59:43

On today's pod-meal, Myq shares the resolution of the previous episode's sink saga, helps Rini address a bug in their home, and highlights meaningful lessons from poet Mark Nepo and Patrick Sway...

57: November Drain from 2020-11-12T23:54:01

In today's pod-snack, Myq shares about his recent/current challenges regarding the bathroom sink.

Related topics include high school nicknames, what makes for a successful relationship, a...

56: Dream Laundry from 2020-11-11T00:45:04

On today's pod-snack, Myq shares a couple fun past conversations with Rini, and also some stories about near-indestructible insects that we don't need to worry about probably but it IS unsettlin...

55: A (So Much) Fun from 2020-11-08T00:32:57

Happy election day week year pandemic eon billion whatsomethings!

On today's pod-meal, Myq shares some election tweets/news, tells some stories of nice things happenings online, recommend...

54: Sup, Supposers! from 2020-11-05T23:47:33

On tonight's pod-snack, Myq discusses acting, actors, actions, acts, and more!

The more includes imagining and remembering. Can you even imagine? Well, listen, and then you can remember.<...

53: Election Eve (Plus Weird Poetry) from 2020-11-02T23:37:21

On tonight's pre-election pod-snack, Myq discusses the weirdness of now, and also other weirdnesses and non-weirdnesses. Also, there are some limericks or haikus or both, but almost certainly no...

52: A Real Mindful from 2020-10-31T21:55:50

On today's spooky Saturday edition, Myq discusses Halloween, roller coasters, elections, and other scary things.

Myq talks about his scary experiences with his high school friend Elyse an...

51: Excalibur the Eyebrow from 2020-10-30T21:46:08

Today's pod-snack is dedicated to Myq's longest eyebrow hair, which his beloved Rini encouraged and then photographed and which then became a brief internet sensation. Check it out on Reddit and...

50: Warmth Recognize Warmth from 2020-10-28T21:47:46

In today's pod-meal, Myq brings up the old topic of how he likes bringing up new topics.

Also discussed: Niels Bohr, losing things, David Letterman, Daniel Kibblesmith's Loki comics, 2-se...

49: Recommend-a-Friend from 2020-10-24T22:00:17

On today's pod-snack, Myq recommends the various works of Matt Knudsen, Matt Kirshen, Moshe Kasher, Jim Gaffigan, Joe Zimmerman, Stuart Goldsmith, and more! Or maybe that's all, but isn't that e...

48: Who's On Faucet? from 2020-10-22T19:45:11

For today's pod-meal, Myq discusses his storied history with baseball, Archie, Savage Dragon, other comics, grapes, how science works, the passage of time, poet Robert Hass, phood groups, and ph...

47: The Power of Grandma Compels You from 2020-10-21T05:14:36

In tonight's bedtime pod-snack, Myq discusses art, basketball, bowling, space, time, and more!

Good night and/or non-night!

46: That American Life from 2020-10-16T20:46:09

In today's pod-meal, Myq wonders whether babies listen to his podcast, why bowling is called bowling, and about the unwise things that Socrates and Confucius must have said.

Also there's ...

45: The Deep Dish 'Zaga Part 2 from 2020-10-16T00:14:04

The stunning conclusion of the Faucet's first two-parter! Myq continues to share about some interactions with a fan who didn't love a joke that Myq DID love. What happens? Find out now. Or anoth...

44: The Deep Dish 'Zaga from 2020-10-14T22:56:26

On today's pod-snack, Myq discusses some interactions he had with a fan about pizza, lasagna, comedy, and how to live in the world today. Enjoy!

43: You Can't Spell Mustache Without Me from 2020-10-10T21:52:46

On today's pod-meal, Myq dishes about mustaches and more.
Rini dishes about a particular laugh-heavy tea-time.

Myq recommends Cory Allen, Ramin Nazer, the West Wing, and breathing. ...

42: 42 Day from 2020-10-08T00:15:30

In tonight's 42nd episode, Myq does his first podcast as a 42-year-old! Happy birthday to him/me/us all!

41: For Sale, Hemingway Story, Never Verified from 2020-10-07T04:15:22

In tonight's 41st episode, Myq celebrates his final day being 41 years old. By recording a podcast episode. Whee!

40: A Mountain to Something (On a Mellow Day) from 2020-10-04T22:11:04

On today's pod-meal, Myq discusses delusional confidence, Rini's wisdom, berries, Cool Hand Luke, veganism, and horses.

He also recommends the work of Ashton Applewhite, anti-ageism activ...

39: Humans, Aliens, and Other Animals from 2020-10-03T23:17:02

Welcome to October! In tonight's pod-snack, Myq discusses his impending birthday, words, Lords, vague recollections of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and helping animals.

38: The Uncanny Friendship Valley from 2020-09-30T23:31:34

For tonight's pod-meal, Myq discusses his friendship with artist Joe Karg, imagines Andres of multiple numerical values, gives retroactive advice to George Carlin, and gives this to any artist w...

37: Father of the Bat from 2020-09-26T23:20:55

For today's pod-meal, Myq serves up tales of a zoom bat mitzvah, the earth's axis, and the color green.

He also recalls an old mustard commercial, recommends Bo Burnham's song "From God's...

36: Swimming Through the Joke Water from 2020-09-25T03:04:02

Fauceteers! In tonight's pod-snack, Myq shares about something old (a joke), something new (another joke), something borrowed (the first joke again, which came from an old joke book), and someth...

35: Joy Description (This Week In The Nows) from 2020-09-19T23:20:51

Today, in Podcast Broadcast Nows:
Myq's new album AKA has been submitted to the Grammys®.
Myq's mom receives a new email with his podcast recs.
Myq shares the latest in his Tib...

34: RBG the Vampire Slayer from 2020-09-19T04:05:10

On tonight's sleepy-time pod-snack, Myq celebrates the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recommends the Social Dilemma, and wakes himself up just in time for bed. A nice LOLabye. Night, everyone!

33: My Grandfather Was a Spy from 2020-09-17T18:49:46

On today's pod-meal, pull up a seat and enjoy hearing about Myq's friendship with his old pal and bandmate Sam! Additional friends discussed include the Liz Glazer, New York City, and Beetle Bai...

32: Happy Birthday, Deborini! from 2020-09-14T02:29:13

On today's pod-snack, Myq wishes Rini's mother Deborah the happiest birthday. Also YOU. Whenever it's your birthday. YOU get a birthday and YOU get a birthday. But mostly Deborah! Today! Birthda...

31: The Spirit of the Letters (Featuring Horse Manure) from 2020-09-12T22:47:44

In today's pod-meal, Myq dishes an edition of topics such as remembering, forgetting, exercising your heart/mind, and worrying/wondering about saying the same things he's said before.

Alt...

30: Hallucinations of All Lucid Nations from 2020-09-09T22:01:10

On today's pod-ride, Myq covers reality and unreality (as usual, and as unusual), zooming into and out of topics like Sherlock Holmes, the Simpsons, St. Elsewhere, and things that DON'T start wi...

29: Ample Sample Examples (Featuring Rapper Baba Brinkman) from 2020-09-07T21:00:59

Today's very special Faucet episode features Myq having done some preparation! The episode is all about peer-reviewed science rapper/freestyler Baba Brinkman.

Covering such topics as... S...

28: Mental Whittlings from the Gab Lab from 2020-09-04T03:51:56

On this pod-snack, Myq talks extensively about how he loves naming things, like all the podcasts episodes he has or has had over the years.

As always, Rini listens tentatively and thought...

27: Clever Dolphin, Standup Grandma from 2020-09-04T03:45:16

On today's episode, Myq shares how he learned of his previously unknown familial standup origin story.

He also recommends universal basic income, his friend (comedian/writer/more!) Erin J...

26: Ursula K Le Guin of Earthsea from 2020-08-31T04:14:31

Tonight, Myq expresses love and gratitude to and for Ursula K Le Guin. Do you love her already? Listen and agree! Do you not love her yet? Listen and get ready to! Or just start reading her book...

25: Time Travel Self-Tickle from 2020-08-28T20:39:23

Hello? Hello!

Today, Myq answers the pod-call (or rather, MAKES the pod-call and YOU answer it, or either way, it's your call!) and discusses roller coasters, his high school friend Elyse...

24: Zen Master Tortoise from 2020-08-26T23:12:53

Rabbit rabbit! "Today," on "August 1," Myq discusses turtles, bunnies, cognitive science, Chris Rock, Mercury, animals dancing, recordings within recordings, immortality, silence, being meditative,...

23: Inside/Outside from 2020-08-25T21:02:10

In this pod-snack, Myq talks about eating a meal with his mom and seeing his dad IN REAL LIFE NOT JUST ON A SCREEN OR THE PHONE WHOAAAA.

He also covers going into and out of buildings, min...

22: A Non-Tangled, Orderly Web of Friendships from 2020-08-22T20:14:47

On "this" day, Myq recommends recommending.

Also recommended in this episode:

Mailing lists (getting on and/or off them)
Having the relationship you want with your mother
Listen

21: Robot Jazz from 2020-08-20T03:09:31

Don't get mad, get evening!

This evening, Myq delves into the letters of numbers, before viewing and reviewing various reviews. (Of this podcast.)

Feel free to leave a nice five-s...

20: Wordplay Scorpion from 2020-08-16T22:14:45

On this day/eon/ambiguous time-blob, Myq shows & tells about showing & telling, talks about listening to podcasts, lets people know that he likes letting people know things, & sings the "what's a s...

19: In the After-Laugh from 2020-08-15T23:05:25

A Faucet first! Myq records this short snack of an episode right after recording a real doozy (a good doozy!) of a long meal of an episode!

He chats about comedians following other comedia...

18: Bumblebee Bat from 2020-08-14T01:20:58

A Tale of Two Daniels

Myq sings the "Is this the right song to be singing" song, discusses beloved friends Daniel Lobell & Dan Hirshon, & gets into conversation pieces, descriptions, & pre...

17: Snooze Cast from 2020-08-12T06:20:37

It's time for another late night newscast.
Myq reports on parrots, pillows, pirates, pilots, and ponds.
Also the Fast and Furious franchise and family.
And Cypress Hill.

PS Al...

16: The Bedtime News from 2020-08-11T04:22:49

It's bedtime! Myq tells stories, casts some magical news, and discusses things like Cupid, Einstein, and Janus the God of Doorways. So, come on in! You're doing it. This is it. It's happening. You'...

15: Vampire Elephant from 2020-08-08T22:54:35

On "this" day, Myq workshops a workshop.

He offers tips for writing jokes and non-jokes, recommending the art and work and comedy and words of Jo Firestone, Ramin Nazer, Verlyn Klinkenborg...

14: Christmas, What's That? from 2020-08-07T01:20:17

Kaplan's Log: August, 2020.

Myq discusses:

-- Christmas in August.
-- what a fun comedy show could be called if your name is Jeff
-- his uncle
-- his aunt
-- his m...

13: Science Heist from 2020-08-05T18:30:13

Today, Myq celebrates his 4-year anniversary with Rini by discussing simplicity.

And more topics including but not limited to these:
complexity
faith in scientists
growing cucu...

12: The Royal Y'all from 2020-08-04T01:08:38

In this latest dispatch from Faucet Headquarters, Myq reveals what family member MAY have dated a nun, anthropomorphizes the English language, recommends beloved friend Zach Sherwin and his Crosswo...

11: Is Life A Mystery? from 2020-08-01T23:02:44

"Today," Myq discusses how life is part mystery. What else is it? A mystery!

He recommends Ursula K Le Guin, makes fun of Shakespeare, and reveals how he is similar to some Supreme Court J...

10: This Episode Is So Short, I'm Thinking About Calling It "Martin" from 2020-07-31T20:18:44

In today's pod-snack, Myq aims to make the shortest podcast that still has worthwhile meaning that can be gleaned.

He makes quick discoveries about noses, letters, & chipmunks, asks "What ...

9: The Fibonacci Podcast from 2020-07-30T21:54:31

This time, Myq spends some time talking about quantities/qualities of things like time and timeless things. 

Example: comedies are shorter than dramas. Unless you add a punchline to a dram...

8: Choose Your Own Dream Maze from 2020-07-28T23:27:09

In this pod-meal, Myq tells stories about the experiences of his grandma, grandpa, and self with respect to movies (seeing them, making them, auditioning for them).

Animals discussed inclu...

7: The Mind Capsule from 2020-07-28T01:23:14

In tonight's pod-snack, enjoy the flavors of Myq's discussion of all kinds of capsules (space, time, and more!), genies (briefly), teleportation, messiahs, a fun joke for a French person (peut-être...

6: Mouthematics from 2020-07-26T23:23:42

Myq reveals the combination to his safe, some thoughts from a book on Quaker Wisdom, and how he abbreviates "Samuel L. Jackson."

He shares memorable quotes from his grandmother like "I'm ...

5: Use My Imagination from 2020-07-25T23:56:41

In this mini drip-drop from the Faucet, Myq imagines a future where time works differently, and so does time travel (not necessarily in that order).

He recommends the "You're the Expert" p...

4: A Voice Message to the World from 2020-07-24T04:52:07

Now, Myq defines art and chairs, confuses Andys Kaufman and Warhol, and shares a memory of himself as a child pretending to be a duck.

He recommends hydration, offers a Truman Show revelat...

3: Magical Healing Sound Waves from 2020-07-22T19:38:48

"Today," Myq talks about how we're all verbs, does an impression of a less confident Des Cartes, names names (examples: all of Snow White's buddies but hardly any reindeer), offers some song ingred...

2: Thank you, Team Listening! from 2020-07-21T19:53:45

Today, Myq (Mike) discusses gratitude, wind, REM's "eponymous" album, and whether time IS money.

He recommends the music, comedy, podcasts, and/or general states of being of Vance Gilbert,...

1: The Faucet Turns On from 2020-07-17T21:27:18

Myq Kaplan starts talking.
You start listening.
If you want.
Thanks.
You've come this far.
Good luck!

(Myq shares things that come out of or through his brain. This epi...