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Apatow Nerd with Ethan Yeshaya

Ethan Yeshaya

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 20

Since I was ten years old, I’ve been obsessed with Judd Apatow. You know him from Freaks and Geeks, HBO’s Girls, Pineapple Express, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Anchorman: The Legendy of Ron Burgundy, The Larry Sanders Show, Funny People, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Walk Hard, Netflix’s Love, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Superbad, Bridesmaids, and endless more pieces of entertainment. What is that magic, that special sauce behind Apatow’s work? I set out to find the answers on this podcast! On this show, I rewatch films and episodes of television from the Apatow Universe with friends, as well as interview people who worked with Judd! If you have a Judd Apatow-related story or have a way to connect me with someone who has worked with him, please email me at apatownerd@gmail.com

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Freaks and Geeks S1E7: “Carded and Discarded” with John Guari

Episode 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • Duration 01:43:54

Freaks and Geeks is a television show from 1999-2000, created by Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow. It’s my favorite TV show of all time.

Musician John Guari and I bonded over our shared favorite episode of the series, “Carded and Discarded.” This episode of television includes fake IDs, big feelings for the new girl in school, the music of Billy Joel, a card game called “pit”, a rocking guidance counselor, and so much more.

My conversation with John about this episode was incredibly fun, and we even performed an impromptu rendition of a Billy Joel song at the end of the episode!

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Pineapple Express (with Joey Hays)

Episode 4

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • Duration 01:34:10

Pineapple Express is a 2008 film starring Seth Rogen, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Kevin Corrigan, and Danny McBride. It was written by Seth Rogen and his writing partner Evan Goldberg, and produced by Judd Apatow.

My dear friend Joey Hays (Minneapolis-based drummer) joins me to discuss Pineapple Express, which turned out to be a very formative film from his youth. Our conversation heavily tied into the theme of complicated male friendships within Pineapple Express, and actually led me to bring up some feelings to Joey that I haven’t said out loud before. It’s pretty vulnerable and I cry (embarassing), but this podcast episode actually led me and Joey to become closer than ever.

In this episode you get to hear the repair of a beautiful friendship in real-time.

If you have a way to connect me with someone who has worked with Judd Apatow, please email me at apatownerd@gmail.com

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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (with Nick Costa)

Episode 3

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • Duration 01:28:48

Singer-songwriter Nick Costa joins me to discuss one of his all-time favorite films, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.

I hadn't seen the film since middle school and I was absolutely blown away with its level of jokes, musicianship, and artistry. Nick has seen it enough to basically quote the whole thing. We discuss our early associations to Judd Apatow's work, being a session musician in real life and seeing it portrayed comedically, a bizarre story from my childhood regarding my mom and Blink 182, and a HARROWING ghost story that Nick tells from his childhood.

Warning: this episode is awesome.

Follow Nick on Instagram @nickcostduh and check out his music on Apple Music and Spotify.

If you have a Judd Apatow-related story, or can connect me with someone who has worked with him, please email me at apatownerd@gmail.com

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Mo Collins: America's Auntie

Episode 2

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 58:06

Mo Collins (Mad TV, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Fear The Walking Dead, Parks and Recreation, and SO much more) joins me to discuss Judd Apatow, being a character actor, being famous to some people and unknown to others, the ups and downs of being an actor, and more!

If you have a Judd Apatow-related story or a way to connect me with someone who's worked with him, please send me an email at apatownerd@gmail.com

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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (with Morgan Gray)

Episode 1

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 • Duration 01:39:42

On the first episode of Apatow Nerd, I'm talking about Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). Joining me is my old, dear friend Morgan Gray (@mmmmalright on social media).

We get into our Anchorman origin stories, our connection to Judd Apatow movies, the strangely specific stores at the Mall of America, and so much more.

If you have a way to connect me with people who have worked with Judd Apatow, please shoot me an email at apatownerd@gmail.com

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My Apatow Origin Story

Sunday, February 1, 2026 • Duration 05:42

Hi, I’m Ethan Yeshaya. I’m a musician based in Minneapolis and since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with the works of Judd Apatow. This podcast is an opportunity to rewatch his shows and movies with friends of mine, as well as interviewing people who have worked with him!

If you have a Judd Apatow-related story, idea, or a way to help me get in touch with anyone who worked with him, shoot me an email at apatownerd@gmail.com

This podcast is hosted, recorded, edited, mixed, and produced by me, Ethan Yeshaya.

The lovely theme music was written, recorded, and mixed by my dear friend Nick Costa.

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