The Bob & Andrew Show: Do Something With Your Life
Bob and Andrew have spent the last ten months working on their first feature film!
Directed by friend and frequent collaborator Darren Borrowman, “Do Something With Your Life” is a full-length comedy written by Andrew and produced by Bob (and gentleman Keith Opatovsky). Bob also acted as story-editor, which is an industry term that you shouldn’t concern yourself with.
It’s been a long road navigating outlines, script pages, pre-production, art meetings, gear-haulings, energy drinking, regular drinking, bro-mantic hugs, rampant cocaine abuse and the occasional full-on fist fight.
This week, Bob and Andrew discuss the process as well as recall their time spent in the wilderness some years ago with Terry Joseph Wharburton. Right click to download or listen in your browser below!
You can now subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and have it directly downloaded to your iPod, iPhone, iPad or iThermos. Wow!
Click here for details http://ow.ly/2tNc9.
Tags: andrew menzies, bob woolsey, camping, darren borrowman, do something with your life, granville island brewering, Keith Opatovsky, lifestyle condoms, mountains, saddleback ridge, Terry Joseph Wharburton
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Andrew Menzies – A Review
Last night in a small comedy club in the basement of a bar in Gastown, Vancouver, bobandandrew.com’s very own Andrew Menzies took the stage to spit some jokes. In the process, the young comedian effectively did stand-up for the first time. No doubt a very significant event in Andrew’s life. I’m sure it probably ranks somewhere between becoming self aware and hearing his mother swear for the first time.
Guilt and Comedy is a newer comedy event in town and is run by the ever beautiful and talented Lauren Martin along with her co-host, the also beautiful Kate Lumsdon. If last night was any indication, this is a comedy night that will pretty much let anyone perform. In the span of only a couple hours I saw a veteran of the Vancouver comedy scene, a beat cop turned poet who issued poetic citations, a rather angry homosexual comedian, a clown lady and sketch comedy from none other than Jackie Blackmore of “The Skinny.” Oh, and Andrew Menzies. But don’t get me wrong, folks, this eclectic gathering of talent was not only interesting but enjoyable.
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Tags: act, All Blogs, andrew menzies, beat cop poet, bob woolsey, clown, Comedy, gastown, guilt and comedy, jackie blackmore, kate lumsdon, lauren martin, marcel perro, scene, stand up, the skinny, Vancouver
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The Boardroom pt2: JFK
Somewhere in a very important boardroom, very important men make a very important decision about what to do with a very important person.
Starring:
Wade Fennig
Marcel Perro
Ryan Tapping
Alex Dafoe
Tags: alex dafoe, andrew menzies, assassination, boardroom, bob woolsey, cold war, Comedy, conspiracy, JFK, john fitzgerald kennedy, kill, marcel perro, marilyn monroe, moon landing, politics, russians, ryan tapping, sketch, wade fennig
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Web Comic – “Passover”
Click on the comic for a larger view.
Illustrations by Alan Sung
Tags: alan sung, andrew menzies, bob woolsey, censored, drawing, funny, no pants, passover, Web Comic
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The Boardroom pt. 1 – “Soccer”
In a very important boardroom somewhere, important men make an important decision about the name of a new sport.
Starring:
Wade Fennig
Marcel Perro
Ryan Tapping
Alex Dafoe
Directed by Keith Opatovsky
Tags: alex dafoe, andrew menzies, boardroom, bob woolsey, bobandandrew.com, Comedy, executive, inappropriate, Keith Opatovsky, marcel perro, mongoloid, powerful men, ryan tapping, sketch, sketch comedy, soccer, tony, Videos, wade fennig, world cup
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Best Christmas Ever
Well, here it is in all its glory: Best. Christmas. Ever.
Created as part of the Laughing Stock 72 Hour Comedy Competition, Best Christmas Ever took home the awards for best director and best writing.
Tags: 72 hour comedy film festival, andrew menzies, best christmas ever, best director, best writing, bob woolsey, Christmas, Comedy, darren borrowman, funny, grandpa hollingsworth, holiday, laughing stock, lauren martin, marcel perro, puke, punch, ryan tapping, santa, short film, smashed tv, stephen lebail, sucker punch, tom belding, winner
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Raincity 72 Hour Noir Film Contest
Last weekend Bob and Andrew were approached by their good friend Darren Borrowman to write a short film for him. Little did they know that they would have little over 4 hours to do it. As part of the Raincity 72 Hour Noir Film Contest, Bob and Andrew penned the script for “Pier Pressure” which was directed by Mr Borrowman. It’s a comedy noir along the lines of “Naked Gun.” Starring website regulars Lauren Martin, Stephen LeBail and Jamie Slade along with one of Darren’s friend’s Tom Belding (who is amazing in the film) and featuring a fantastic score by the lovely and talented Red, Pier Pressure is sure to finish among the top films in the contest.
You can attend the screening Saturday, March 21st, 11:30am at the Rio Theatre near Commercial and Broadway in Vancouver. Tickets are 10 dollars.
Tags: 72 hour, andrew menzies, bob woolsey, competition, darren borrowman, film noir, Jamie Slade, lauren martin, naked gun, pier pressure, rachel watson, raincity, red, short film, stephen lebail, tom belding
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Ciel Gout Delicieux
Directed by Nicholas Humphries
featuring:
Charlotte Chanler as Dorothy
Lauren Martin as Claire
and
Alan Sung as Boss
Tags: alan sung, andrew menzies, bob woolsey, charlotte chanler, donut, funny, lauren martin, nick humphries, plants monthly, satyrists, sketch comedy, Videos
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A Collection of Hilarious Lists
Often times I will assemble a list of objects, devices or things meant to spark thought.
I compile data and research, conduct thorough surveys, and generally use my magnificent (yet still uncertified) sleuthing skills to get to the heart of the issues I am preparing to list.
I have made lists of the best land mammals, curse worse and liquors. However those blogs are absolute bullshit compared to the knowledge I’m about to drop.
While some people (re. cocksucking, sandbagging motherfuckers) have suggested that list-centric blogs are lazy and child-like, I tend to disagree. Lists are what separate us from the animals. Man’s ability to take several similar objects, organize and rank them arbitrarily merely to create conflict is an essential and vital practice. Why, without the “Best Dressed” or “Worst Dressed” lists, we’d be nothing more than monkeys spitting and pooping about!
I am doing mankind a service. So without further to do, what lies onward is a series of hilarious lists.
Tags: andrew menzies, gta3, john cusack, lists, neutral, people who have beat andrew up, philanthropy, ranking, the beatles
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B&A Show: Las Vegas and the Oscars
Bob and Andrew discuss Bob’s recent trip to Las Vegas as well as Andrew’s disdain for the Oscars.
Tags: andrew menzies, bob woolsey, casino, hatred, las vegas, new york new york, oscar
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Robot
Directed by Darren Borrowman
featuring:
Bob as Scientist
Stephen LeBail as Robot
Tags: andrew menzies, bob woolsey, darren borrowman, funny, Robot, science fiction, sketch comedy, sodomy, stephen lebail
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Marriage: Thank You, NO.
Ah, marriage. The splendid union between a man and a woman, a woman and a woman, or a man and a man. The most happiest day of two peoples’ lives celebrated with kith and kin, not soon to be forgotten in the hallmarks of the times.
Marriage is stupid.
Let’s look at the facts: 50% of marriages end in divorce. I didn’t research this statistic nor do I care to, but it seems more than reasonable. If going in to something that has a 50/50 chance of failure, what’s the point? I feel the same way about checkers as I do about marriage.
Second point: marriage is stupid. If you love someone, why do you need to throw a giant party and buy a couple of shiny rocks to prove it? Invest in mutual funds and take a trip some place warm. That’s how you celebrate love. Or buy a boat and name it after your significant lover.
“The S.S. Bob Woolsey sank today. All 375 on board perished in the icy waters of the Adriatic Sea. Human error is to blame.”
Tags: andrew menzies, argh, beatles, breathing, divorce, marriage, puppys, Scooter Browne, Shakespeare, Wedding
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Birthday Happy, Andrew
I don’t mean to toot my own horn but since no one else seems to want to, I’m left to celebrate my birthday via blogging.
Today I am twenty-four years old. Older than Super Nintendo, younger than the World Trade Towers.
I’ve got more years on me than Mickey Rourke’s chin, but less than Cher’s tits.
Twenty-four years. Woopity doo.
I burst through the vagina at exactly 4:44 PM, February 16th, 1985 (consult your Almanacs). I was greasy and irey: thespians will recognize this as foreshadowing. A welcomed changed from months in the womb, I was a stand-out example of what a baby should be. What a baby can be.
Did you bring a coat? Good, cause I’m about to take you on a journey.
Tags: 1985, 24, 9/11, andrew menzies, biggie smalls, birthday, bob woolsey, cher's tits, Neil Young, tupac, vaginal birthing
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The Bob & Andrew Show: John Hodgman’s Duck
The evolution of a sketch – part one.
Bob and Andrew describe their working relationship. They read a sketch that Andrew wrote which will be shot and posted to the website down the line.
http://www.myspace.com/deltaspirit – check them out if they’re coming to a city near you. They put on a great show!
Tags: andrew menzies, Bob and Andrew show, bob woolsey, delta spirit, duck, how to write, john hodgman, sketch comedy, weekend, writing process
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The Bob and Andrew Show: Update
Andrew and I thought we’d try something new and do some Vlogs instead of podcasts for a while. Here is our first. It’s kinda scrambled as we didn’t so much have a plan about how we were going to do this, we neglected to plan our “exit strategy,” if you will. We promise better ones later.
“Don’t Call Me Zombie” Screening Friday, February 13th in Vancouver. Email Bob or Andrew for details if you want to attend. View the Zombie page here: http://www.bobandandrew.com/short-fil…
bobandandrew.com live at the Wise Hall on March 4th. Tickets $20, all proceeds go to charity. No, we will not actually be working for beer.
Also, that is the wrong Youtube URL at the end of the video. It’s supposed to be youtube.com/BobandAndrewShow. No underscores.
ROCK!
Tags: andrew menzies, Bob and Andrew show, bob woolsey, live show, mylie cyrus, Nicholas Humphries, racist, update, wise hall
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Heartbreak
Directed by Nicholas Humphries
featuring:
Stephen LeBail as Hearbroken Man
Tags: alley, andrew menzies, bob woolsey, depression, Heartbreak, Nicholas Humphries, Relationship, stephen lebail, yelling
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The Lunch Break
featuring:
Charlotte Chanler as Carly
Sean Gilchrist as Geoff
and
Bob as Greg
Tags: andrew menzies, bob woolsey, charlotte chanler, childhood, Comedy, jump rope, lunch break, play ground, sean gilchrist, sketch, skip rope
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Alone on Christmas
Directed by Nicholas Humphries
featuring:
Stephen Lebail as Dan
and
Andrew Menzies as Hobo
That’s it for us this year. Thanks to everyone who has come by to watch a video, read a blog or listen to a podcast. We’ve got a lot more great stuff coming up in 2009. Stay tuned!
Tags: Alone, andrew menzies, bob woolsey, card, Christmas, hobo, hockey, holiday, Nicholas Humphries, stephen lebail, tree
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The Argument
Directed by Nicholas Humphries
featuring:
April Green as Julie
and
Bob as Kevin
Tags: abortion, andrew menzies, april green, argument, bob woolsey, Christmas, Comedy, funny, morning, Nicholas Humphries, Relationship, sketch, terrible news
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The Lair
Directed by Nicholas Humphries
featuring:
Bob as McManus
Wade Fennig as Rich
Robyn Edwards as Secretary Voice
and
Andrew as Tailor
Tags: andrew menzies, bob woolsey, evil doer, funny, lair, plan, robyn edwards, scheme, sketch, Videos, wade fennig
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