Guests from all over the entertainment industry are transported back to school after a clerical error leads them to be one day short of graduation. To make the process as painless as possible, they get to decide how the day is spent, essentially creating their “perfect day at school”.
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Kevin Patrick Egan - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0012
Off to the Emerald Isle we go for the first time on the podcast as we listen to one of the most delightful voices in all of sports, from Dublin's own Kevin Patrick Egan!
Join us as we share our love (and equal hatred) of Weetabix, argue over their experiences with technology, and preach justice for earthworms.
Catch Kevin every Monday as he announces WWE Monday Night Raw on USA, and announcing games on the road with MLS on AppleTV+!
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5 Jul 2023
Louis Cato - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0011
We're marking another state off the map as we take a musical sojourn to North Carolina and experience the school life of the leader of The Late Show Band, the incomparably talented, Louis Cato!
Louis Cato is a Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter. He has worked with an array of artists including Bobby McFerrin, Snarky Puppy, Jon Batiste, Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest. After two decades of lending his talents to other projects, Cato released his first solo record STARTING NOW (2017), which he also mixed and produced entirely by himself. He newest album 'Reflections' is dropping on August 11th and the title track is available now.
Watch Louis on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' when the show returns and listen to his new single 'Reflections' wherever you get your music!
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12 Jun 2023
Lisa Wallen - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0010
A return trip to the Pacific Northwest but a first trip to an alternative school as we try and show some obedience at Camp Washington with the fantastically funny, Lisa Wallen!
Lisa is a stand-up comedian, partnered Twitch streamer, and content writer who just transplanted from Seattle to Los Angeles. It was absolutely to catch up with one of the people I started out with on the comedy scene and reminisce about incredible video games, the troubles of performing in your 30s, and how lunch can be a business venture.
Follow her on all social media platforms @wisalallen to see where she's performing next and follow along with her Twitch schedule!
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22 May 2023
Leigh Diffey - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0009
The inaugural trip to the land down under as we hit the tarmac of memory lane at full speed to bring you the action with the voice of American motorsport, Leigh Diffey!
Leigh has commentated on everything from Formula 1 to MotoGP to rugby and the Olympic Games. As one of the busiest and most versatile men in the game, it was a pleasure to go back to Corinda State High School and learn the unique and bizarre tales of an Australian school day.
Tune in this Sunday, May 28th as Leigh covers the Indianapolis 500 on NBC and follow him on social media to stay up-to-date with all his great projects !
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8 May 2023
Liz Hynes - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0008
We are #wgastrong this week as we discuss the 2023 Writers Strike with two-time Emmy winning comedy writer for 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver', Liz Hynes!
Join us as we talk about the state of affairs in the television industry, the state of affairs of fake Garth Brooks concerts, and the state of affairs of saucy lunchladies.
If you're looking for ways to support the WGA strike, check out entertainmentcommunity.org to support those affected and wgacontract2023.org for a picket schedule and more resources!
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26 Apr 2023
Arlo White - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0007
Back over to the UK we go for a journey to the Bosworth College in the Midlands via Nelson Road with the dulcet tones of sports broadcaster, Arlo White!
Arlo White has reached great heights in broadcasting with countless sports from cricket, MLS, Premier League, and now LIV Golf. Having achieved everything in the real world, he ventured into the scripted world, lending his commentating talents to the Apple TV+ sensation 'Ted Lasso'.
Check out 'Ted Lasso' now on Apple TV+ and catch Arlo and the LIV golf gang on the LIV Golf Plus App or the CW here in the United States!
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17 Apr 2023
Joanna Hausmann - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0006
To South America we go because gas is too expensive up here and the food sounds amazing at Venezuela's Escuela Campo Alegre with comedian and writer, Joanna Hausmann!
Joanna Hausmann is a Venezuelan-American comedian, writer and actor who gained popularity through her YouTube content and her creations have gone onto gain over 100 million views, being featured on the BBC, CNN, and NPR. She has a biweekly show "Joanna Rants", her podcast "Hyphenated" is out now, and she currently serves as head writer for Disney's 'Hamster & Gretel".
Follow her on social media @johaus to catch all her content and be sure to watch 'Hamster & Gretel' on Disney Channel!
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10 Apr 2023
Brian Stack - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0005
To the midwest we go to pig out on junk food before tennis practice at Saint Viator High School with late night comedy legend, Brian Stack!
Brian Stack has worked as a writer and actor in late night for over 25 years, first at with Conan O'Brien at Late Night, The Tonight Show, and CONAN before moving back to New York City to join The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. His Frankenstein has wasted minutes of your time. His God has spoken to us from the ceilings of the Ed Sullivan Theatre and the aisles of Studio 6A. His characters have popped up in 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, New Girl and more.
Keep watching The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS and grab tickets to the next performance of 'Sandwich Purse' at the Caveat in New York City!
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31 Mar 2023
Wilfred Padua - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0004
We've landed back on American soil and found ourself in the unfamiliar hallways of a Seattle catholic school with comedian Wilfred Padua!
Wilfred is a New York-based comedian who hails from Seattle and was recently the winner of the Boston Comedy Festival. He was named one of the 50 Best Undiscovered Comedians in America by Thrillist and is launching a new podcast called "The Known Zone" with fellow comedian Andy Haynes, which will be available everywhere in just a couple weeks.
Follow Wilfred on Instagram @wilfredpadua to keep up with up his schedule and be the first to follow The Known Zone podcast!
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24 Mar 2023
Filip Jeremic - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0003
Across the Atlantic we go to spend our first Last First Day in Canada, the home and native land of Filip Jeremic!
Now a New York-based writer and comedian, Filip currently writes for the Disney animated series, Hamster & Gretel. He has performed sketch comedy with the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York and LA as well as The Second City in Toronto. Currently, he performs stand-up both as himself and as characters in and around New York. Every now and then, Filip's alter ego Saturday Jones - an Australian TV presenter and ruthless social climber - makes an appearance. Look for her to appear at 'Don't Tell Mama' in Manhattan, NY on April 25th!
Follow Filip (and Saturday) on Instagram @misterfilip to keep up with up with future shows and projects!
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17 Mar 2023
Rebecca Lowe - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0002
We're staying in the UK for the week! Join us as we saunter around West London at Notting Hill and Ealing High School for Girls for Rebecca Lowe's Last First Day.
A broadcaster you know if you've watched a single Premier League football match in the US over the last ten years, Rebecca has also been seen on countless sporting broadcasts including NBC Sports' coverage of the Olympics and the Kentucky Derby. Her career began in the UK covering football for the likes of the BBC, ESPN UK, and Setanta Sports before making the move stateside to helm Premier League Mornings each weekend on NBC.
Join Rebecca, the Robbies and Tim Howard during the pre-match, halftime, and post-match coverage of the Premier League every week of the season on NBC, USA and Peacock!
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10 Mar 2023
Will Buxton - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0001
Back to the UK we go! Join us as we travel to Lord Wandsworth College in the south of England for Will Buxton's Last First Day.
A broadcaster, author and voice artist, Will Buxton has been involved in the highest levels of global motorsport for over 20 years. Starting out in print and a decade which saw him establish himself in the high octane world of Formula 1, Will moved into broadcast in 2010 bringing the world’s premier motor racing championship to the USA first for the SPEED channel and then NBC as their F1 pit reporter. Now employed directly by the sport to head up their F1TV channel as lead presenter, you’ll probably know him best from the huge Netflix sensation, 'Drive to Survive'.
Check out all 5 seasons of 'Drive To Survive' now on Netflix worldwide and see Will on F1TV with exclusive content every week this 2023 Formula 1 season.
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3 Mar 2023
Steven Dinanno - Last First Day with Billy Gleeson #0000
Join us as we head back to Hackensack High School for Steven Dinanno's Last First Day!
Steven Dinanno has been in the professional wrestling industry for nearly a decade and is the voice of Catalyst Wrestling. As play-by-play announcer and senior producer he has produced over 300 episodes of television featuring stars like MJF, Sonny Kiss, Colby Corino and more!
Steven relives his (multiple) school experiences, his knowledge of fireworks, and all you could store in your clothing in the 90's.
Catch Steven and the Catalyst Wrestling team at The Bell House in Brooklyn NY for their 6th anniversary on Sunday, March 5th 2023:
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