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Questie Besties

Questie Besties

Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim, Jessie Ennis, David Hornsby

07/07/2020

Imani Hakim

The wonderful Imani Hakim of Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest and Everybody Loves Chris joins us this week to discuss being a child actor, homeschooled proms, and being "friends with bens" as Naomi kept calling it, even after we asked her to stop! Plus we answer YOUR advice question! And you can always find the show on Twitter @NaomiandAndy and on Instagram @couplestherapypod and check out our live show streaming on Twitch every Wednesday at 2pm PST! (Tho this week at 5pm PST!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

56 min
06/15/2021

The Pilot

Are you ready for the podcast about an epic TV show that formed an even epic-er friendship? It’s the first episode of QUESTIE BESTIES! In this episode, the besties recap the pilot episode of Mythic Quest directed by David Gordon Green. Charlotte, Jessie, Imani, Ashly, and David deep dive on DGG’s unique directing style, the audition process, and their shared fear of getting fired. They also dig into the beginning of Dana and Rachel’s love story. So pop in those AirPods and enjoy the best friendliest podcast around!

42 min
06/29/2021

The Convention w/ Questie Bestie Guestie, Danny Pudi

Hiiiiii from your Questie Besties! This week, the gang welcomes the amazingly kind and incredibly talented Danny Pudi! Danny’s so nice, even David can’t resist complimenting him. The girls (women) get Danny to dish on what it’s like playing a villain, why he’s afraid of squirrels, and what “bro-ing out” with David actually looks like. They also dive into Dana’s true love of video games and highlight some phenomenal organizations like Black Girls Code (http://blackgirlscode.com) which is a non-profit that focuses on technology education for African American girls. Check the links below for some more game-changing programs. You want some more? You want some more?! Then click on the episode and get listening! Thumbstick Mafia http://thumbstickmafia.com Brown Girl Gamer Code http://browngirlgamercode.com

45 min
07/06/2021

Dark Quiet Death w/ Katie McElhenney

In this episode, the Besties (and David) welcome the spectacularly intelligent and delightful Mythic Quest writer Katie McElhenney to the show! Katie wrote one of the fan-favorite episodes, “Dark Quiet Death,” and she shares so many amazing details about how it came to be! The Besties and their Guestie dig into the awesome 90s production design, how the characters contained multitudes (new fave pod word!), and Katie talks about her experience collaborating with her brother and director of the episode, Rob McElhenney. The Besties loved this recap because it was a break from seeing themselves on screen and as Imani says, they “truly just got to be fans.” You don’t want to miss this one!

42 min
08/03/2021

Blood Ocean

Ahhhh it’s the MQ season finale, besties! But fear not, we have a couple of BONUS STAND ALONE episodes in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! In this episode, Besties discuss the incredible “Blood Ocean,” written by Megan Ganz and Rob McElhenney. They talk about how the show gets meta and devours itself and laugh about how chaotic the shooting process was. They also share some of their favorite memories about shooting it: David’s ice cream cart (“dingalingaling!”), Brad’s Duck Tales affiliation and Poppy’s Blues Brothers inspired glasses removal. Best of all, the Questie Besties reveal their QB HOT TIP line that YOU can call right now! Just dial (323) 303-3440 and tell the Besties how you’re feeling about the show. They love hearing you as much as you love hearing them!

34 min
07/20/2021

Permadeath w/ John Howell Harris

Buckle up, besties, cause this one’s a doozy! Questie Besties welcomes former Onion writer and current Mythic Quest writer, John Howell Harris to the show! They discuss all the re-writes John had to endure in the first season, Ashly’s bout with pink eye, and all the awkward dancing done by Charlotte… err, Poppy. They also celebrate Wyld_D at her peak, dish the tea on that infamous coughing scene, and Brad’s gross obsession with Poppy’s hair. Ew! Who is the Masked Man? You gotta listen to find out!

40 min
07/27/2021

Brendan

This episode has so many levels, and the Questie Besties were here for all of it. They dive deep into Pootie Shoe being Ian’s son, THAT moment between Dana and Rachel in the arcade, the obsession David has for cookies, and Brad and Jo bonding over predator/prey videos. They also discuss the black market of video games, Charlotte’s incredible performance in this episode, and Rob’s talented and camera-trained dog Simon! Soooo whatcha waitin’ for? Pop in those pods and press play!

35 min
06/22/2021

Dinner Party w/ Questie Bestie Guestie, Caitlin McGee

Folks, the Questie Besties are really gettin’ into the groove here! This week, they welcome the hysterical and talented Caitlin McGee, who plays everyone’s favorite basement-dwelling community manager, Sue! They discuss the creative choices Caitlin makes on the show and why she loves a prop. Charlotte talks about how nervous she was to pitch the “Dinner Party hands,” and Jessie tells the story of how the “girls” became “women.” So press play for some sweet D.P. action!

38 min
06/15/2021

Casino w/ Questie Bestie Guestie, Megan Ganz

Friends, it’s the second episode of QUESTIE BESTIES! In this one, the gals (and also David) recap Mythic Quest episode “Casino” — infamous for being re-written after it was shot! Plus, they welcome their first official Questie Bestie Guestie, Mythic Quest co-creator/executive producer/writer/David roaster/best alt-jokester Megan Ganz to the show! The Besties also get into David’s obsession with cookies, how Jessie learned what a queef was, and the birth of “Soy Boy Beta Cuck.” So what are you waiting for? Select start!

46 min
08/10/2021

Quarantine w/ Naomi Ekperigin

OK, besties, are you ready to laugh your pants off? This week the crew brings on Questie Bestie Guestie, hysterical comedian, and Mythic Quest actress Naomi Ekperigin (CAROL!) to the show to talk about the special “Quarantine” episode. Naomi tells the gang how her experience during the Pandemmy™ taught her she could absolutely survive a zombie apocalypse and how shooting this episode in her own home was a challenge, thanks to the zoo she bought! The Besties chime in with their own horror stories of having to be both actors and cinematographers with limited resources, and how the response from the audience was awesome. Who can’t relate to the struggle of working from home?! They up and changed math and Carol can’t! You’re gonna love this one. Don’t wait! Press play and join your Besties!

38 min
07/13/2021

Non Player Character w/ Humphrey Ker

OMG, the Questie Besties are halfway through the season! To celebrate, they’ve invited Questie Bestie Guestie and Mythic Quest writer and actor, Humphrey Ker, to the mic. Humphrey plays “Tall Paul” and he talks about the introduction of his character, what it’s like intimidating the boss (and everyone else) with his height, plus how he wasn’t sure his back muscles could endure lifting Rob up repeatedly. They also dig into the birth of Wyld_D, the hilarious and evolving dynamic between Poppy and David, and the many British insults that Humphrey sprinkles throughout the show. So get to listening, you toilets!

35 min
08/17/2021

Everlight w/ DP Mike Berlucchi

Alas, it’s the Questie Bestie’s final episode of the season, so you KNOW they get into it. The Besties welcome the wildly talented Mythic Quest DP, Mike Berlucchi, who dishes the tea on what it was like to shoot the visually amazing “Everlight.” The crew celebrates how incredible it was to land Sir Anthony Hopkins as the narrator, FIREBALLLLLL, and what it was like stepping out of the box with costume design and set decoration. Gotta give props to props! They also discuss Danny Pudi’s performance of Brad in “Everlight” (#EmmyForPudi). Well guys and girls (women), that’s all for this season. Thanks for listening and...HUZZAH!!

39 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Questie Besties Trailer

Welcome to Questie Besties, the podcast that recaps Apple TV+’s hilarious and heartfelt workplace comedy, Mythic Quest, and celebrates the genuine friendship of its stars: Charlotte Nicdao, Ashly Burch, Imani Hakim and Jessie Ennis (and David Hornsby!). Every week they’ll watch an episode and dish the tea, cook with steam, and maybe even invite some Questie Bestie Guesties to join the fun. So grab a shovel and dig in!

1 min

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