I went to Parvin for a run around the lake and met Joanna there to walk and talk. We walked around two more times so it was a good long distance overall. Really nice day to be outside.
Chuck and I headed up to Red Bank and the Count Basie Theater for a night of live podcasts. The openers were Tell 'Em Steve-Dave, consisting of Walt Flanagan and Bryan Johnson of Mallrats fame as well as Brian Quinn. They were funny at times, starting the show with puppet versions of themselves but quickly abandoning that and getting into talking about how unprepared they were. Their lack of prep was obvious and sadly not amusing.
Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes came out after a brief intermission to do their podcast "Jay and Silent Bob Get Old." They spent a lot of time talking about Jay's childhood, which was simultaneously distressing and hilarious. Jason was the highlight of the night, with Kevin being a nice commentator to his insanity.
After a collection of great anecdotes from both of them, they ended the show by bringing a fan on stage and having him read lines from "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" with Jason. The guy that went up was not a good actor, even with Smith directing him. It was only funny because Jason was up there being stubborn as well.
It was a really good show. It's always funny how much fun it can be to sit and watch people talk to each other. That's why I keep going back to see Kevin Smith.
