Ep 7, Pt 5: Technically Correct w/ Shawn French
What do you do when a dog eats chocolate? Can you name today’s movies in Technically Correct? What’s the moral? Who’s going to win? Find in the next installment of Balderdash Academy with Shawn French.
Ep 7, Pt 4: Mask Charades w/ Shawn French
Our substitute Coach takes us to the bathroom and Marie flounders delightfully and shows us some skin in a harrowing game of masked charades that Bob probably still has nightmares about, all in this installment of Balderdash Academy with Shawn French.
Ep 7, Pt 3: Lie Lie Again w/ Shawn French
It’s astounding, but Molly claims to have gone to a Rocky Horror midnight show and was pulled up on stage. Did it happen? Had she gone before? Time is fleeting. Can you figure out if she’s telling the truth or lying in time before madness takes its toll?
Ep 7, Pt 2: Interview with Shawn French - Game Designer, Comic Creator, Filmmaker
A wise man once said, “It takes a special kind of insanity to really just love the complexity of game writing.” And this wise man said it AFTER his house was broken into. That is Shawn in a nutshell. In this installment, we talk about his story, about nonlinear storytelling, open-ended story design, interactive story writing, game design, filmmaking, stunt work, and the importance of perseverance and drive in the art of storytelling.
Ep 7, Pt 1: Four Questions about Troma Entertainment w/ Shawn French
Episode 7 is in full swing with Visiting Professor Shawn French, video-game writer and designer, comic creator, and filmmaker. Molly delivers a two-faced Word of the Day. Bob quizzes the faculty on the king’s of horror camp, Troma Entertainment. We talk about horror films, Andre the Giant, My Dinner with Andre, and a heck of a lot more. We even have CarlaRose Dubois in as a stint as our Temporary Assistant Coach.
Next Week: The Right Guest
Welcome, Visiting Professor Shawn French. Shawn is a video-game writer and designer for Hyperkinetic Studios, lead writer of the RPG Epic Tavern, and writer/creator of Murder on the Midway for the Tales app. Shawn was hilarious in this episode, which makes sense. Before finding his home in games, he paid the bills as a stand-up comic and comedy writer, sports journalist and videographer, and film critic. Shawn is the writer/co-creator of the comic book series Escape from Jesus Island, and the writer/director of the horror flick The Wrong House.
Balderdash Academy Reacts to Balderdash Academy on 207
The week before reporter Amanda Hill and the team at 207 on News Center Maine spoke with our Headmaster about our fake comedy school. We did what we always do. No, we did not create another online comedy game show set at a fake school. We got together and recorded a reaction.
Stop the Clichés: We Were on the News
That’s a wrap! We made our television news debut during 207 on NEWS CENTER Maine out of Portland. They broke the story on our weird little fake school. I am so proud of our little ensemble and the show we’re doing. Sure I might be snarky and immature at times, but it doesn’t stop the pride I have in my fellow faculty.
Ep 6 Lie Lie Again Bonus: Did Nate Go to Space Camp?
Bob claims that Nate went to Space Camp. Nate backs him up. Did he? Who knows? Well, Bob and Nate presumably. Did he go? Did he get to see the Space Shuttle? Did he sit in it and accidentally gets launched into orbit? I'm guessing no on those last two parts because if something like that actually happened we'd have heard about it. I have no idea about the other two. What do you think? Find out the truth in this special bonus episode of Balderdash Academy.
Balderdash Academy is Breaking the News
WE'RE GONNA BE ON THE NEWS! Yes, you read that right. Don't miss us on Wednesday's episode of 207 on WCSH in Portland, ME where Amanda Hill interviews our headmaster Bob LeBlanc about creating comedy during a pandemic and all things Balderdash Academy!
Computer Technologically Correct
We have offered a Special Guest Professor position to actor, playwright, improviser, nice guy, and general everyone’s-all-around-favorite-human,™ Randy Hunt. He said: “Oh gosh -- that sounds fun! I'd love to!” Which is the most Randy sentence that could ever exist. And yes, that is a direct quote.
Ep 6 After Hours Bonus: The Best of Life With Me (Today)
In this installment we pull out all the stops and go on Vacation and eat toast, go to Work and file stuff, and hey, try Living with me while Dating me during a zombie apocalypse. We also finish with Sex With ME because tradition, that’s why. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our “prove to us that we can do it” showcase.
We All Have a Story Interviews Our Headmaster
Our headmaster Bob spoke with Randy at We All Have a Story about his mystery company, his plays, and insights into Balderdash Academy.
Ep 6, Pt 5: Technically Correct with Jeff Peterson
Whether you’re deadheading or inspecting holes, make sure you take time to watch this final installment of Jeff Peterson’s episode. Don’t pull a Nate and regret your decision!
Ep 6, Pt 4: Mask Charades with Jeff Peterson
We learn a lot in this episode of Balderdash Academy with Visiting Professor Jeff Peterson. We learn that Magic Johnson's tweets are something else. We learn that pineapple upside-down cake was a fad years ago. We learn that when dribbling, swimsuits, and Godzilla are involved, Steve can only make it 40 seconds... and that, my friend, breaks a record.
Ep 6, Pt 3: Lie Lie Again with Jeff Peterson
Marie is hard. Steve thinks actors and actresses get naked. Nate struggles reading. Molly has Blue Balls. And this description has nothing to do with what you think it does. Seriously, get your minds out of the gutter. Check it out in this installment of Balderdash Academy.
Ep 6, Pt 2: Interview with Jeff Peterson
Fork some tuna on saltines and settle in as our faculty interviews hiker, musician, should-be funnyman, and WGME news anchor Jeff Peterson! Get personal with this rugged family man full of high school spirit and vegan jerky as we talk about his career, his kids, and how his milkshake brings all the retirees to the lobby. You don’t wanna miss it.
Ep 6, Pt 1: Four Questions with Jeff Peterson
It’s the first installment of Episode 6 with special guest WGME news anchor and all-around great guy Jeff Peterson. Buckle up for Sally’s Satan Siren, aggressive square dancing, and a whole lot of Cheetos dust.
Next Week: The Anchor You’re Looking For
On August 24th Balderdash Academy welcomes Emmy Award-winning journalist, singer, trombonist, hiker, vegan, and man-who-missed-his-comedy-calling, Jeff Peterson of WGME and Fox 23. Jeff took the time to stay up late and join us as our Visiting Professor.
Ep 5 Bonus: Behind the Scenes
We have a ton of fun shooting these. There are times we go off on tangents, have bits that run too long, or cut material for time. What I'm saying is that we have some shows with a ton of extra material. This is one of them. I've compiled some of the good ones here in this short bonus episode.