Episode 124: How to Create an Award Winning TV Show

That’s right, we’re aiming for our sellout moment. Forget artistic integrity, we don’t need that here. We’re going full Emmy bait, babyyyy. I will warn you, if you try to steal our show idea, we will know and we will find you. I’m talking to you, Shonda Rhimes.

Many many thanks to Drea for this week’s music! If you loved Ritual, you can go give Drea a follow on Instagram @drea_vitalia or you can find links to her music on all streaming services by clicking the following link! https://orcd.co/streamritual?fbclid=IwAR0zC-sxhT4l7NjjkbUgfEcVSbqz2BmJGB9s5dYsZTM75tOnOlNt76CkrCU

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

Episode 123: How to Play Board Games

Ever heard of a rule book?? Neither have we! we’re throwing rules to the wind in this one. You don’t need ‘em. Games are for fun and rules are for none. That’s a fun rhyme I just made up that doesn’t make sense. Enjoy the show!

I hope you especially liked Can You Feel It Coming by Steelfeather, and if you did, you’re in luck because you can download it by following the link below and you can also follow them on IG: @steelfeather https://song.link/i/1525077493

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 122: How to Contact Aliens

Warning: We did make a joke in here about Covid19 potentially being a yummy treat for aliens. We didn’t edit it out but we fully recognize that it is insensitive and we are sorry about that. Besides that, if you like the idea of aliens assimilating on earth in order to go to casinos and strip clubs, this episode of Downtime may be for you!

Thanks so much to the ever-talented Ava Heatley for once again providing us with spectacular music on this weeks episode! Killing Time is great, but you know what is also great? Everything else Ava has written and recorded. So go listen to it and follow her everywhere. linktr.ee/avaheatley

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Even though our show is back up and running we still want to do our part to amplify the voices of BIPOC any way we can. Protests and major action have slowed in the past few days and we need to do our part to continue adding to the momentum. We are still seeing major instances of police brutality against BIPOC every day. There is no excuse for it. Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 121: How to Make a Scent

Are you an aspiring fragrance artist? Let the Downeys be your scent Sherpas up Mount Cologne.

Many thanks to Steve Hewitt for the music this week. Hit up stevehewittmusic.com for more!

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Even though our show is back up and running we still want to do our part to amplify the voices of BIPOC any way we can. Protests and major action have slowed in the past few days and we need to do our part to continue adding to the momentum. We are still seeing major instances of police brutality against BIPOC every day. There is no excuse for it. Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 120: How to Live in New York City

Emily and John both lived in NYC for a spell as some of you listeners may remember. They’re here with some super helpful and not at all jaded advice on how to make it in the big apple. You know what they say, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. Neither John nor Emily were able to make it there, so we’ll see how the rest of their careers go.

Big shouts to Jillian Dawn for being our musical guest this week! If you enjoyed Vices, then go follow her @jilliandawnmusic on Instagram or go to her website jilliandawnmusic.com where you can listen to the rest of her album 20/20 which just dropped on 6/26!

Additional thanks to instagram followers @kierabadiera and @_arewefriends for submitting some suggestions for this potpourri episode!

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Even though our show is back up and running we still want to do our part to amplify the voices of BIPOC any way we can. Protests and major action have slowed in the past few days and we need to do our part to continue adding to the momentum. We are still seeing major instances of police brutality against BIPOC every day. There is no excuse for it. Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 119: How to Make a Phone Call

Phone calls are hard. Sometimes because you have to break bad news to people, sometimes because you don’t know if the conversation is gonna go your way, and sometimes just because you’re not in the mood to talk to people and the Papa Johns app was down and you just need an easy dinner because you have ingredients to cook but it’s for risotto and it’s just gonna take so long and you’re just tired. Let’s tackle this bear together.

Thanks so much to Slam Reed for the music this week! So you liked What If, and you wanna hear more from Slam Reed. Well lucky for you, I have a link to the entire Wildwood album on Spotify! While you’re at it, go ahead and follow them on your favorite social media website @slamreed! https://open.spotify.com/album/4agwCcAPNzLT0LgjSyyKQA?si=6i0G1mNTRGGF3GZx4AXNzQ

Thanks to special guest Taylor from the Are We Friends podcast! you can find his show on are-we-friends.com or on twitter and instagram @_arewefriends!

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Even though our show is back up and running we still want to do our part to amplify the voices of BIPOC any way we can. Even though the protests have been going on for a while now and we’ve made some progress as a nation, we are still seeing major instances of police brutality against BIPOC. There is no excuse for it any longer. Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 118: How to Not Cry

Sometimes you just have that day. That day where all you really feel like doing is sitting in a hole and crying. We here at Downtime understand and we’re here, if you want, to teach you how to squash that feeling. Time to buck up, tug boat.

Thanks so much to Las Grasas Trans for the music this week! If you loved No Es Mi Amiga, Mama, hit up their bandcamp lasgrasastrans.bandcamp.com!

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Even though our show is back up and running we still want to do our part to amplify the voices of BIPOC any way we can. Even though the protests have been going on for a while now and we’ve made some progress as a nation, we are still seeing major instances of police brutality against BIPOC. There is no excuse for it any longer. Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 117: How to Cut Your Own Hair

At this point if you haven’t already cut your own hair in quarantine, you probably aren’t planning on it. But just in case you are, we’re here to help! Also, to tread where no man has trod before… Planet Haircut…

Thanks so much to Gyasi Ross for the music this week! If you enjoyed Gyasi’s Cover of Saba’s Sirens, then you’re gonna love the sound of his Album: If You Really Knew Me. Head to gyasiross.com for link to all his music and follow him on all your socials @gyasirossmusic!

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Even though our show is back up and running we still want to do our part to amplify the voices of BIPOC any way we can. Even though the protests have been going on for a while now and we’ve made some progress as a nation, we are still seeing major instances of police brutality against BIPOC. There is no excuse for it any longer. Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 116: How to Go Grocery Shopping

This one goes out to all the martians trying to fit in with real humans that we keep catching with these great episode titles!

Thanks so much to Danielle Grubb for helping us out with the music this week. If you loved Untitled, you’re gonna love Danielle’s EP that they’re dropping on July 17th titled “D”! Go give them a follow on instagram @daniellegrubbmusic and head to linktr.ee/daniellegrubbmusic and make sure you get notified when these new releases drop!

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Even though our show is back up and running we still want to do our part to amplify the voices of BIPOC any way we can. Even though the protests have been going on for a while now and we’ve made some progress as a nation, we are still seeing major instances of police brutality against BIPOC including the murder of Rayshard Brooks this past Friday. It has to end. Here are some links and resources you can use to continue to support BIPOC and the Black Lives Matter movement.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 115: How To Protest

We fully support the Black Lives Matter movement and this week we wanted to make it clear to our listeners that we are committed to doing what we can as podcasters to help our fellow Americans who have been suffering for far far too long.

The following is a list of resources that you can use to Sign Petitions, Send emails, call/text important numbers, DONATE MONEY, learn about your local elections, and just learn more about the movement.

As white people in America it is our responsibility to educate ourselves about Black American History and to be open and receptive to criticism. We appreciate your support and if for whatever reason you need to reach out to us, our door is open. downtimesubs@gmail.com.

www.ally.wiki OR tinyurl.com/blmforever

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

aclu.org

defund12.org

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/05/nine-podcasts-that-demand-your-attention-this-week

https://daily.jstor.org/institutionalized-racism-a-syllabus/

Episode 114: How to Start a Network

Like Megazord herself, we have teamed up with our friends to create one big marketing ploy, I mean network. We made a podcast network! Joining the powers of Downtime, Are We Friends, and our new Twitch streaming show Outlaws and Old Ones, we are now The Outlaws Network! Head to twitch.tv/theoutlawsnetwork and give us a follow!

Thank you to Fax Machina for the music this week! I personally can’t stop listening to the vaporwave smach hit that is Champagne Queene, so if you’re like me, head to are-we-friends.com or follow @_arewefriends.

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 113: How to Give a Commencement Speech

The Downeys are most likely never going to be asked to give a commencement speech for real so this was mostly just a fun thought experiment for them. Just entertain them by listening, okay?

Thanks so much to CKAY for the music this week! If you loved Stop My Heart, head to her Spotify and give her a follow then look her up on IG @ckaymusic! Thanks CKAY! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VzawNFUJMIOsLg06UT7Bg?si=7DGWFUA2S6Kle2vC8N4Wrw

Intro/Outro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 112: How to Win a Reality TV Show

Big Brother, Survivor, The Bachelor. You know ‘em, you love ‘em, but could you win? You will be able to in about 45 min when you’re listening to the outro music of this weeks episode!

Thanks so much to Halley Neal for providing the music this week! We gave you the teaser, now it’s time to go to the source of those sweet tunes. Head to halleyneal.com and give her a follow on facebook and instagram @halleyneal to get notified when she drops new music!

Intro/Outro Music: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 111: How to Eat a Whole Cake

Lose a bet? Accepting a dare? Get in trouble at school and don’t wanna get sent to the Chokey? Then you need these tips on how to eat a whole cake in one sitting!

Thanks so much to Bella Human for this weeks tunes! If you enjoyed Nowhere / No One, then go to bellahuman.co or follow her on Instagram @bellahumans for more!

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 110: How to Make the Perfect Sandwich

Two Words. Duck. Nuggets.

Thanks so much to Meryl Rudy for the music this week! If you loved Mine, you should head to the following link to her spotify and listen to some more hits, and follow her on instagram @merylrudymusic! open.spotify.com/artist/5D0fFHHBDqY6PuxnZgbcMc

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 109: How to Pretend to Be Busy

We all have our tricks for looking busy in the workplace to get through those slower days without anyone getting on your back. Here are ours! No, not here. In the episode. Press “Play” and listen to it. Okay, fine, you want a teaser? Full on body surgery. Make yourself look like Howard from Accounts Receivable. You get into a Face-Off situation, no one knows whats going on, that’s bound to eat up like an hour at least. However long it takes them to ask you something only Howard would know. I’ve never seen Face-Off.

Thanks so much to Bryan Lee for the music this week! If you enjoyed Clementine by Bryan, go to his Instagram! You’ll find everything you need there to listen to all of his tunes! Thanks again, Bryan! @_bryanleemusic

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 108: How to Survive on a Deserted Island

Everyone’s out here enjoying building up society on their deserted islands in Animal Crossing, but the Downey siblings are here to tell you it’s not all fairweather fishing and bug hunting on a real deserted island.

Thanks so much to Max Grazier for his song Lavender! I you want to hear more from Max head to his bandcamp using the following link, look him up on Spotify, and follow him on Instagram @eyb0ssitsmac! maxgrazier.bandcamp.com

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 107: How to Hide Eggs

It’s Bunny Day! If you don’t know Bunny Day, then you’re not going to understand the first 15 minutes of this episode because that’s ALL Animal Crossing, baby. Nintendo, we are looking for sponsors. Let’s play with some eggs, and make some new traditions!

Thanks to Sipper for the music this week! If you loved Friend, go find more great music from Sipper on Spotify by way of the following link! You can also find them on Instagram @sipper_sipper_sipper. https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BjcWnk7C01aHhp59HqUED?si=wDO18NxSSpGRY_BKfoXi7w

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 106: How to Steal The Declaration of Independence

Nicolas Cage’s character in National Treasure may be a true misogynist, but all that says to us is that his job in the film can be done better the second time. That’s right, we’re here to steal the Declaration, but better this time.

Thanks so much to Andrea for the music this week! If you liked Every time I go online, you can follow her on Instagram @andreamodelomusica and on Soundcloud by hitting the following link! https://soundcloud.com/aamori-2/every-time-i-go-online

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com

Episode 105: How to Stay Occupied at Home

We’re all stuck at home and it sucks. But if we all pool our tactics for fighting boredom, we can get through this thing. Fall in love with your roommate, foster a puppy, do some psychadelics and watch the paint robot at Lowe’s do crazy stuff. We’ll get to the other side together.

Thanks so much to Tanners for their song Night Move! If you enjoyed Night Move, hit up their social media @whoistanners or go to the following link to hear more tunes! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6HsQt6IL98SLV2BFF8SN9A?si=CcmWrBEhSh2myK5emcO3mg

Intro/Outtro Theme: Ethan Gustavson somepointsound.com

Cover Art: Natalie Spitzel nataliespitzel.com