On The Rails

Pop Culture

The pop culture podcast where guests play a drinking game that no one knows the rules to. Hosted by Scott Thomas. New episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 03/15/2019

    ON THE RAILS S2, E2 — SPRING TV & FOR THE PEOPLE! (w/ BEN RAPPAPORT)

    Order! Order! ON THE RAILS is now in session! Scott is joined by FOR THE PEOPLE star Ben Rappaport to discuss Spring Television 2019. They explore whether the TV bubble’s burst, how Hell’s Kitchen has changed. and why Julia Michaels concerts are some “must attend” shit. Plus: the return of “Is This A Show?” and an indictment of “Sweet Caroline.” This one’s got it all, folks — cheers! Feat Our / NY Vodka and Fat Orange Cat / Decadent Brewing! Follow Ben on Twitter and IG at @ben_rappaport Follow OUR / NY Vodka at @ourvodka Follow Fat Orange Brew Co at @farorangebrewco Follow Decadent Ales at @decadentales AND FOLLOW ON THE RAILS, DAMMIT: @OnTheRailsPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m

  2. 03/07/2019

    ON THE RAILS S2, E1 — WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! (w/ Jennifer Ashley Wright and Nick Westrate)

    no one: us: ON THE RAILS IS BACK!!! And Season Two kicks off with celebrated author Jennifer Ashley Wright (Get Well Soon, It Ended Badly) and award winning actor Nick Westrate (AMC’s “Turn”, Ricki & The Flash). The week’s big talking point is Women’s History Month, but the smaller ones include the genius of Bette Middler, why none of us are feeling the Bern, and how the new film Greta is a Choose Your Own Adventure played the worst way possible. Also Nazi-f**king. There is talk of Nazi-f**king. CHEERS! Follow Jen on Twitter at @JenAshleyWright Follow Nick on Twitter at @WestrateNick Order Jen’s Books’ Here: https://bit.ly/2NMucgF Check out Nick’s podcast FOR THE GIRLS here: DRINKING GAME RULES: Rules inspired by the Michael Cohen hearing: Past Sins Remembered: *Anytime Jen or Scott mention their suburban Illinois past or someone from it *Anytime Nick or Scott mention their time together at Juilliard or someone who went there. Yield Your Time: *Anytime Jen or Scott tells a story that is longer than two minutes  Rules inspired by Women’s History Month: *Anytime Jen mentions a women from the annals of history that Nick or I dont know *Anytime Nick mentions a woman he’s podcasted about on For The Girls *Anytime we name check the awesome women trying to re-shape the Democratic Party (AOC, Talib) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 37m

  3. 10/31/2018

    ON THE RAILS 109 — CAN’T MISS FALL TV ‘18 (w/ Pete McGelligot And Claire Gresham )

    WHAT’D WE MISS? It’s the return episode of ON THE RAILS, featuring Ten Bones co-founders Pete McGelligot And Claire Gresham! The gang goes in on Fall TV, but not before praising Banksy, exploring what’s wrong with Fortnite, and drinking oh so very much Jack O Blast. It’s a pumpkin flavored rum. Shit gets drunk-y. All that and Scott announces an ON THE RAILS spin-off?! Don’t lower those expectations — strap the f**k IN. Featuring Captain Morgan’s Jack O Blast Rum and Downeast Pumpkin Cider! RULES: When anyone drinks without needing to drink, take a drink Whenever Scott starts speaking with an open vowel sound Whenever Claire says “That’s Interesting” The Yeah Yeah Yeah Rule Whenever our dogs are mentioned “Lower Those Expectations:” — Whenever anyone is unnecessarily self deprecating “No Meaning Yes” (From Clue) — When Pete Agrees By Disagreeing “Bond How British Am I?” (From Superego)— When Pete Geeks Out About British Game Shows “It’s Okay Stewardess I Speak Jive” — When Scott Drops Some Dope Slang “I Wonder What Happens To The ONieders” — When Scott mentions a band “Grow From Love (The First Wives Club)” — When Scott is loving and supporting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 50m

  4. 08/15/2018

    VINTAGE EP -- THE STATE OF HORROR PT 2 (W/ Nat Cassidy, Eric Gilde, and Sarah Lahue)

    Guess who's back (back again) -- it's ON THE RAILS, bae-bae! This week: the anticipated and much delayed STATE OF HORROR '18 PT. 2! Nat Cassidy, Eric Gilde, and Sarah League return to discuss where horror is headed years from now...but not before creating a pitch for National Treasure 3, espousing the virtues of bass guitar, and deciding what horror icons have BDE or not. Plus: Eric's response to Chrissy and Jessy (#Episode106) and all the shart references. We ain't kidding. RULES: "The Candyman Can" -- Any time the name of something is uttered three times, it becomes a trigger for someone's drinking from that point on. Anytime a famous movie monster or someone who played one is mentioned Anytime limbs are mentioned  "Man it's a hot one" -- any reference to the Weather be hot / the world being a hot mess "Nobody puts Baby in the corner" -- if someone refers to Sarah being the youngest in the room "Oh Canada" -- anytime you say Sorry or a variation on apology Anytime Eric mentions baseball Anytime Sarah mentions serial killers or Last Podcast On The Left Anytime the state of the world yielded an awkward pause Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m

  5. 07/04/2018

    ON THE RAILS 107 -- ART AND ACTIVISM (W/ Shawna Potter of War On Women)

    U-S-HEY, U-S-HEY -- it's a holiday ON THE RAILS with special guest Shawna Potter of feminist hardcore punk band War On Women!  This week: Scott and Shawna tackle the relationship between ART AND ACTIVISM IN 2018 -- How does vulnerability factor in? When are rock shows safe spaces? And is Scott's phone a sexist a*****e? Plus: a toast to Marvel's Cloak And Dagger and why we need to dance like no one's watching more than ever. Featuring Copper & Kings Whiskey by Few Spirits from Evanston, Illinois! (@fewspirits) Follow War On Women on Twitter / IG at @waronwomen and buy their albums from Bridge 9 Records here: http://www.b9store.com/ If you support the podcast, please buy Shawna's pocket guide to MAKING SPACES SAFER from AK Press available here: https://bit.ly/2KuXGBk DRINKING GAME RULES: * Anytime Shawna mentions an author or institution Scott doesn't know * Anytime Shawna mentions a city War On Women played in * Anytime Shawna discusses a new album with anger * Anytime Scott mentions his "partner" * Anytime Scott mentions a program on HBO * Anytime Scott mentions something hip-hop related * Anytime Scott mentions Chicago Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m

  6. 06/21/2018

    ON THE RAILS 106 -- SUMMER TV '18 (w/ Chrissy Shackelford and Jessie Jolles)

    Everything is love on this week's ON THE RAILS as we welcome Chrissy Shackelford (HBO's Wyatt Cynac's Problem Areas) and Jessie Jolles (Kohl's "Hauls And Hacks" web series) to the show to talk SUMMER TV! And before going in on their favorite shows, they explore why women are labeled trainwrecks, how Rotten Tomatoes fails us, and recall that OTHER Rosanne show. Plus: Neil Patrick Harris gets cut off, God of War celebrated, and Chrissy's drinking rule breaks Scott -- maybe permanently. "BURIED LEDE" -- DRINKING GAME *Anytime Scott agrees or positively reinforces someone (#RuleOfDoom) *Anytime someone mentions a season *Anytime someone forgets a name *Anytime you laugh at yourself *"Change The Channel" -- Any time someone discusses a show on a different network than the show being discussed previously *Anytime a reality show is mentioned by name Follow Chrissy on Twitter / IG at @ChrissySh / @butt3rflytattoo1776 Follow Jessie on Twitter / IG at @Jessiejolles / @jessiejolles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 47m

  7. 06/12/2018

    EPISODE 105 -- HEREDITARY AND HORROR FILM IN 2018 w/ Nat Cassidy, Eric Gilde, and Sarah Lahue

    WE BACK! ON THE RAILS is rolling again with guests Nat Cassidy, Eric Gilde, and Sarah Lahue! This week: they process their HEREDITARY related trauma and cover THE STATE OF HORROR FILMS IN 2018. Along the way, they decide how The Walking Dead should end, give it up for Logan Marshall Green, and coin the greatest Will Smith pun ever. No, we aren't kidding. Plus a tribute to Anthony Bourdain. Featuring beers by Platform Beer Co, Springdale Beer, and Grey Sail Brewing! DRINKING GAME RULES: * A Quiet Place: If there's an awkward stretch of silence, first one to break it drinks * Any time a superlative is attached to Hereditary * Any time someone says "My wife" without using the Borat voice * Any time Nat coughs *Any time someone says "That moment when..." or "That scene when..." *Any time someone is critical of Trump *Whenever A24 is mentioned *Whenever Nat mentions Stephen King *Whenever Sarah mentions the Tonys Follow Nat on Twitter and Insta at @natcassidy / @catnassidy Follow Eric on Twitter and Insta at @ericgilde Follow Sarah on Twitter at @sarahthecolor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 49m

  8. 05/28/2018

    VINTAGE EP -- BURN THE YEAR '17 w/ Clare McNulty and Ben Furnas

    It's the first VINTAGE EPISODE of ON THE RAILS -- BURN THE YEAR '17 Five months ago, Scott sat down with Clare McNulty and frequent guest Ben Furnas to give a viking funeral to 2017's best and worst. Nothing was spared including Fire and Fury, Google Home, and David Motherfucking Gray. This one's a favorite of ours and we are so stoked to share it with you. New episodes resume in a week -- catch you ASAP Rocky! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 34m
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The pop culture podcast where guests play a drinking game that no one knows the rules to. Hosted by Scott Thomas. New episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Pop Culture
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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  • Show Website
    On The Rails