Episodes

Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Awful Service "The Lost Tapes" #3 Stephen Spinola
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
This Week We're back, in time. We go back to 2016, when Matt was still trying to make the show on his own. This episode feature former Queens(now Nashville) Resident, comic Stephen Spinola. We talk grinding in NYC, colorful truck stop waitresses, and Christmas Tree Farms! New episode we be on their way, but for now, sit back and listen to some Awful history.
In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozzello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Guest commentator and overall good sport Andrew Wegleitner
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
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Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Awful Service Number Forty Seven- Happy Birthaversary
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Wow, Who'd a thunk it? We made it One YEAR! We've been incredibly fortunate!In this episode, we gather most of the commentators and contributors and discuss the last year, talk about our future, and have a damned good time doing it.
We've tried some different things, added new people to the show,and had some leave as well. We've learned some lessons, recorded in 9 different locations, had to go to Skype and Zoom, and adjusted as well as we could the whole time.
HUGE SHOUT OUTS!
First; Lets Recognize everyone whose helped us Musically.
Jeffery Kantos for giving us our Awesome "Awful Intro" theme song
Jon Housworth for giving us our Groovy "Karen of the Week" theme song
Mr Rogers and the Make Believe Friends for "Show Us Your Resume"
Second; to the Visual Artists who have helped us out;
Robb Miller for the Awesome Character Art
James Stanley for the very Nick Tunes esq Art
And To Mackenzie McCann for the original cover Art.
Third Huge shout out to the Guests, thanks for giving our show a chance!
And Finally the crew!
Drew Hehir, Thank you for being our first audio producer/third mic. You adopted us early and have been a huge supporter. You always have a place on the show.
Jalen Russel, Thanks for taking over the audio producer work. You save Matt from himself and have spent countless hours working super hard to make sure we put out the best product we can. You've been a wonderful addition to the show!
Rebecca Wilson, Wow. You have done SO MUCH for us, mostly without being asked to. You stepped up our social media game, you stepped into the "Karen of the week" role and made it your own, and you've been invaluable as a third mic. You came in when we really needed you, you rock!
Andrew Weglietner, you are only here because of Rebecca!
Kidding, Wegs, you have been a creative joy to work with. You've been a great contributor, supporter, commentator, and baby loads of funny.
James Stanley, While you've only done a few episodes with us, you've been a great friend of the show, someone to help us behind the scenes, and a great ally to the Awful cause. Thank you very much.
Joe Cocozello, You are the chaos the show needed. You derail us in the most delightful ways. You support us like a junk yard dog. Your loyalty and hard work on the show is more than appreciated. You are our crazy Uncle Third mic, and we love you.
Nathan Smesrud, You've been a brother to me for years. You've been my co creator and co host since day one. You've always put your trust in me, and there is no proper way to thank you. You always know when to come in with the right anecdote, when to call me on my shit, and when to talk about North Dakota. We wouldn't have made it the year with out you.
As for Matt Dooyema; Uh, He's ok.
Thank you Awful Fans, for giving us a listen, sharing, and liking us on social media. We have much more to come. Buckle up Buttercups, more Awfulness awaits!
And, as always, TIP YOUR FUCKING BARTENDER, SERVER, DELIVERY DRIVER, BARBER, HAIR DRESSER, TATTOO ARTIST, ect!
In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozzello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Guest commentator and overall good sport Andrew Wegleitner
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter @podservice.
Facebook @AwfulServicepod.
Instagram @awfulservicepod.
And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Awful Service Number Forty Six- Josh Florhaug
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Back with another one, Awful Service in Action. This Week we have MN funny Man, turned LA comic Josh Florhaug. The gang Zooms in with a great conversation, talking about swingers, boxers, NFL greats, and why bell hops have one of the hardest jobs in hospitality.
In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozzello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Guest commentator and overall good sport Andrew Wegleitner
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter @podservice.
Facebook @AwfulServicepod.
Instagram @awfulservicepod.
And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Awful Service Number Forty Five- Andy Fisher
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
We're back, and boy do we have another great episode for you! This week Rochester Minnesota's comedy phenom Andy Fisher joins the Awful Crew. We discuss special occasion meals, media missteps, and a meal so good, it's to die for. Check it out, as always, it's a great listen.
Again, extra shout out to Jalen for doing the heavy lifting in the editing department.
In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozzello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Guest commentator and overall good sport Andrew Wegleitner
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter @podservice.
Facebook @AwfulServicepod.
Instagram @awfulservicepod.
And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Tuesday May 26, 2020
Awful Service Number Forty Four- Devin Cook/Jerry Uhlricher
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
New Week and we get a 2 for one. Not only do we get the Very Funny Devin Cook(comic and author of "Show Us Your Resume") we also get Musician and Professional Wrestler Jerry Uhlricher. We even get an appearance by friend of the Show, and former guest, Zach Strange Alwin(Episode 26). We Talk death core music, Professional Wrestling, Ranch Futures, and why no one out pizzas the Hut! This episode is s true bell ringer. It was a ton of fun, give it a listen!
Also, huge shout out to Jalen for doing a ton of work on the editing on this episode, it sounds great!
In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozzello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Guest commentator and overall good sport Andrew Wegleitner
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter @podservice.
Facebook @AwfulServicepod.
Instagram @awfulservicepod.
And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Tuesday May 12, 2020
Awful Service Number Forty Two- Sean Jordan
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
A new week, a fresh Awful episode for your ears. This Week we have a dank interview with the pride of Sioux Falls South Dakota, from the "All Fantasy Everything" Podcast, we have Sean Jordan on the podcast. We talk about work fights, restaurant stings, smoking weed, and Sean stands up for the little guy. We also agree that both Dakotas are not nearly as good as Minneapolis. And we have to agree with Sean, the only thing that could have made it better would to have been recording in person. Check it out this episode, it's almost as good as the chocolate at the bottom of the drink. Also check out Sean's Album "The Buck Starts Here"
In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozzello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Guest commentator and overall good sport Andrew Wegleitner
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter @podservice.
Facebook @AwfulServicepod.
Instagram @awfulservicepod.
And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Thursday May 07, 2020
Awful Service Number Forty One- Karen Pickering
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
Well, everybody, it was bound to happen. Awful History was made, a Karen got loose on the pod. And it's not just any Karen, no, it's Karen Pickering! One half of "Day Drinking with Mom" joins us to discuss Shoe Sales, Lunch Room Mutinies, and old school vigilante justice! Karen, and former guest Wendy Maybury, have a show This Sunday, May 10th(and will have more in the future), for Mother's day! Check out Day Drinking with Mom on Facebook for more details. Enjoy the episode and call your mom more often(if you can).
In these trying times, the Awful crew has one request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter @podservice.
Facebook @AwfulServicepod.
Instagram @awfulservicepod.
And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Tuesday May 05, 2020
Awful Service Number Forty- Wendy Maybury
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
It's the first episode of may, so why not have the Phenomenal Wendy Maybury on the Podcast? One half of "Day Drinking with Mom" Skyped with the Awful crew to talk about Photo Shoots, faulty latches, Black Friday fun, and Roller Coaster safety protocol. Also, Wendy has a new album coming out "Not from around here"that we highly suggest you preorder. Also, Wendy, and her comedy Partner Karen Pickering have a Mothers day show on May 10th. Check out "Day Drinking with Mom" on Facebook for more details.
In these trying times, the Awful crew has on request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends
Audio Producer Jalen Russell
Message us your stories ; Awfulservicepod@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter @podservice.
Facebook @AwfulServicepod.
Instagram @awfulservicepod.
And, as always, Like, Share, and Subscribe!

Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Awful Service Number Thirty Nine- Steven Tovar
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Awful Service is back to having guests! This week We socially distanced an interview with Minneapolis comic Steven Tovar. In this episode we find out what people leave in cars, that stolen tools are craigslist currency, and what that noise your Toyota is making. Steven was blast to have on, and a good sport as we navigate Skype programming. Enjoy.
In these trying times, the Awful crew has on request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Awful Service Number Thirty Eight- Moe Yaqub
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
This week, we went back in the vaults and found our last in studio recording, back on March 7th. In this episode, Rebecca, Matt, and Nathan sit down with Minneapolis comic Moe Yaqub. We Talk about bad introductions, St Cloud State , and in another bit of Awful History, we have our first guest who's never worked a customer service job! Even with that, it's a great episode, give it a listen.
In these trying times, the Awful crew has on request, Kindness. be extra nice to clerks who are still working, tip delivery drivers extra if you can, and have some understanding for your fellow man, it'll go a long way. And know that we will be here to shame the Corona Karens!
Awful Service is a customer service based comedy podcast. Featuring Minnesota based comics and Co-hosts Nathan Smesrud and Matt Dooyema. Featuring Rebecca Wilson and Joe Cocozello. "Awful Theme Song" by Jeff Kantos and "Karen Theme" by Jon Housworth "Show Us Your Resume" by Mr Rogers and The Make Believe Friends