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What is a conversation but an adventure and a piece of art?

We release new episodes every other Wednesday.

For exclusive bonus content, check us out on Patreon: patreon.com/mayaandjustin.]]>enImprovCopyright Excellent Weekhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7db0e61148091e400f4db588e14e3029.jpghttp://patreon.com/mayaandjustinstuffTue, 23 May 2023 12:25:03 +0000Excellent WeekExcellent Weekhello@excellentweek.comYou're listening to Excellent Week, hosted by Maya Sharma and Justin Linville. What is a conversation but an adventure and a piece of art? We release new episodes every other Wednesday. For exclusive bonus content, check us out on Patreon:...
What is a conversation but an adventure and a piece of art?

We release new episodes every other Wednesday.

For exclusive bonus content, check us out on Patreon: patreon.com/mayaandjustin.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-presentation-episode--47613258
Video podcast available on Patreon. Episodes air live every other week on planetscum.live.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47613258Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:32:39 +0000Excellent WeekThis week's episode features Luke Taylor of The Shrimp Boys. We watch a bunch of movie trailers, do bits, and have a good time. Video podcast available on Patreon. Episodes air live every other week on planetscum.live.
Video podcast available on Patreon. Episodes air live every other week on planetscum.live.]]>4007falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minkus--47411723
Please enjoy. Any Qs or suggestions can be emailed to hello@excellentweek.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47411723Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:59:11 +0000Excellent WeekDuring this week's show, we discuss modern dance classes, Maya teaching improv, and whether or not people know Minkus from Boy Meets World. Please enjoy. Any Qs or suggestions can be emailed to hello@excellentweek.com.
Please enjoy. Any Qs or suggestions can be emailed to hello@excellentweek.com.]]>3984comedy,conversation,improv,podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-and-viewpoints--47154688
In this week's episode, we discuss weddings, differing perspectives, Yoko Ono, and much more. Enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47154688Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:05:11 +0000Excellent WeekThis is our first episode on Planet Scum! If you want to watch the show live, check out planetscum.live every other Monday at 8:00pm. In this week's episode, we discuss weddings, differing perspectives, Yoko Ono, and much more. Enjoy!
In this week's episode, we discuss weddings, differing perspectives, Yoko Ono, and much more. Enjoy!]]>3813comedy,conversation,funny,improv,live,podcast,talkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deep-cuts--45222670
Enjoy the new artwork, courtesy of Nico Hammill!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45222670Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:05:19 +0000Excellent WeekDuring this week's episode of Maya and Justin's Excellent Week, Maya's son comes to visit, we talk about hearing people out, Scrubs, and making potions. Enjoy the new artwork, courtesy of Nico Hammill!
Enjoy the new artwork, courtesy of Nico Hammill!]]>4635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-normal--44630417
New episodes every other Wednesday.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44630417Mon, 10 May 2021 20:27:04 +0000Excellent WeekIn this week's episode, we discuss what Pam from The Office probably did on her days off from art school, what we thought was beautiful when we were like fifteen, and Maya debuts a new song. If that doesn't sound fun, then well, um... we're SORRY!...
New episodes every other Wednesday.]]>3911comedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genius-is-looking-inward--44122657
We discuss childhood friends, a great new marketing campaign centered around steaks (stakes), and Justin's new 'sock' philosophy.

We also debut a bunch of new music stings courtesy of David Bowers.

Available wherever podcasts are found. Early and ad-free on patreon.com/excellentweek.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44122657Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:05:12 +0000Excellent WeekLordy, lordy, we are back with a new episode of Excellent Week. We discuss childhood friends, a great new marketing campaign centered around steaks (stakes), and Justin's new 'sock' philosophy. We also debut a bunch of new music stings courtesy of...
We discuss childhood friends, a great new marketing campaign centered around steaks (stakes), and Justin's new 'sock' philosophy.

We also debut a bunch of new music stings courtesy of David Bowers.

Available wherever podcasts are found. Early and ad-free on patreon.com/excellentweek.]]>4233alt,comedy,improv,justin,linville,maya,sharma,talk,weirdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phoenix-rebirth--43811564
Monthly bonus episodes on patreon.com/excellentweek.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43811564Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:05:02 +0000Excellent WeekThis is a loosey goosey episode of Excellent Week. We just had fun. Talked about different lifestyles, hypochondria, and total transparency. If that doesn't sound fun, I don't know what is. Monthly bonus episodes on patreon.com/excellentweek.
Monthly bonus episodes on patreon.com/excellentweek.]]>3943comedy,funny,improv,justin,lifestyles,linville,maya,pheonix,rebirth,sharma,weirdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awesome-whatever-happened-to--43606752
All that and more on Excellent Week.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43606752Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:05:05 +0000Excellent WeekDuring this week’s episode, Justin plays with a new mixer, we talk about synthesizers, Star Dew Valley livestreams and try to tell a story about Mandy Patinkin perfectly. All that and more on Excellent Week.
All that and more on Excellent Week.]]>4655audio,comedy,conversation,games,improv,justin,linville,maya,modulator,nerds,sharmafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treatment-the-right-way--43356493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43356493Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:05:07 +0000Excellent WeekThis week's episode is for the thinkers. We talk about Tik Tok, social media, the nintendo switch's new fitness game, and honestly, being a human being. Tune in, it's a thinker.3481comedy,humor,improv,podcast,talk,varietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luke-taylor-bending-time-middle-2000s--43137909
Also, follow Luke on social media:

Twitter: luketaylorgo
Instagram: luketaylorgo
Twitch: thelukeman]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43137909Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:01:33 +0000Excellent WeekOur buddy, Luke Taylor (Shrimp Boys, Helltrap Nightmare) comes on the show to talk middle school video gaming, the last great New York and LA movies, and family spies. Tune in! Also, follow Luke on social media: Twitter: luketaylorgo Instagram:...
Also, follow Luke on social media:

Twitter: luketaylorgo
Instagram: luketaylorgo
Twitch: thelukeman]]>3989comedy,cringe,excellent,gaming,humor,middle,podcasting,school,talk,variety,week,weird,youtubefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goals-the-way-we-were--42910137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42910137Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:30:09 +0000Excellent WeekIn this week's episode we talk about New Year's Resolutions, Bean Dad, and The Rosie O'Donnell Show.3747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perspective-voices-ideas-restart--42630792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42630792Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:23:32 +0000Excellent WeekIn this week's episode, Maya and Justin talk about The Hangover movies, toxic fanbases, and our run-in with Conan O'Brien. Please enjoy our last episode of the year!4109comedy,cringe,games,improv,podcast,talk,tv,video,weirdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hometowns-human-connections--42227219
Disclaimer: We talked about Elliot Page a bit, using his dead name. This was recorded before he announced his transition, hope you guys understand!

00:26s - Intro / Maya’s Week
23:26s - YouTube Roundup
32:12s - Justin’s Week
50:51s - Gamer Chat
1:07:41s - What Was This Week’s Theme]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42227219Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:05:05 +0000Excellent WeekIn this week’s episode, Maya and Justin discuss the comedy (and romance) of summer camp, Justin’s weird North Carolina apartment, and improvise the perfect series finale. Disclaimer: We talked about Elliot Page a bit, using his dead name. This was...
Disclaimer: We talked about Elliot Page a bit, using his dead name. This was recorded before he announced his transition, hope you guys understand!

00:26s - Intro / Maya’s Week
23:26s - YouTube Roundup
32:12s - Justin’s Week
50:51s - Gamer Chat
1:07:41s - What Was This Week’s Theme]]>4401comedy,improv,summer,talk,varietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/influencey-fun--42008438
Time stamps below if you’re that kind of listener:

Intro / Election Talk - 00:28s
Maya’s Week - 12:07s
YouTube Round-Up - 20:35s
Justin’s Week - 36:19s
Gamer Chat - 49:15s
What Was This Week’s Theme - 57:23s]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42008438Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:05:16 +0000Excellent WeekThis week we talk about post-election relief, check in on the wild world of the Kardashians, and the key to Justin’s Sebastian Maniscalco impression. Time stamps below if you’re that kind of listener: Intro / Election Talk - 00:28s Maya’s Week -...
Time stamps below if you’re that kind of listener:

Intro / Election Talk - 00:28s
Maya’s Week - 12:07s
YouTube Round-Up - 20:35s
Justin’s Week - 36:19s
Gamer Chat - 49:15s
What Was This Week’s Theme - 57:23s]]>3743comedy,culture,election,funny,improv,kardashian,pop,talk,weirdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-care-getting-it-together--41702522
Time stamps below if you’re that kind of listener:
Intro - 00:00:30
Maya’s Week - 00:05:38
Is This Cringe - 00:19:05
Justin’s Week - 00:30:40
Gamer Chat - 00:50:03
What Was This Week's Theme? - 01:03:29

Patreon.com/mayaandjustin for monthly bonus episodes, early and ad-free regular episodes, and more!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41702522Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:36:38 +0000Excellent WeekMaya and Justin discuss the ‘Freaky Friday’-esque transformation in Maya’s sleep schedule, whether or not it’s cringe to get back into YA Fantasy Novels as a form of escapism, and continue to reflect on the Obama years. Time stamps below if you’re...
Time stamps below if you’re that kind of listener:
Intro - 00:00:30
Maya’s Week - 00:05:38
Is This Cringe - 00:19:05
Justin’s Week - 00:30:40
Gamer Chat - 00:50:03
What Was This Week's Theme? - 01:03:29

Patreon.com/mayaandjustin for monthly bonus episodes, early and ad-free regular episodes, and more!]]>3929falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/size-being-stubborn-gets-you-nowhere--41562925
In Alternate Week, we hear an interaction at the military recruitment office and witness a shakeup at Tazo Tea HQ.

We also introduce two new segments! 'Is This Cringe' and 'Gamer Chat'. Cringe TV and Video Games. What could be better?

For more stuff made by Maya and Justin, head over to patreon.com/mayaandjustin! Bonus episodes, silly videos, woo-hoo!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41562925Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:05:02 +0000Excellent WeekIn this week's episode, Maya and Justin discuss their epic wine exchange, Maya tries to remember the lyrics to the 'Welcome Back, Kotter' theme song (a song she heard her mom sing one time when she was ten), and do some impressions of boomers' YouTube...
In Alternate Week, we hear an interaction at the military recruitment office and witness a shakeup at Tazo Tea HQ.

We also introduce two new segments! 'Is This Cringe' and 'Gamer Chat'. Cringe TV and Video Games. What could be better?

For more stuff made by Maya and Justin, head over to patreon.com/mayaandjustin! Bonus episodes, silly videos, woo-hoo!]]>3236back,comedy,cotter,cringe,gamer,good,improv,justin,linville,maya,place,podcast,sharma,week,welcomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-your-voice-heard-condemning-white-supremacy--41305486
We also check in on Alternate Week, the similar podcast hosted by two weirdo podcast hosts, Joshua and Miranda.

Monthly bonus episodes plus early and ad-free regular episodes available at patreon.com/mayaaandjustin

Thanks to David Bowers for additional editing and to Stephen Becker for additional music.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41305486Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:05:18 +0000Excellent WeekIn this week's episode, Maya and Justin discuss what airplane hangers are, how Justin helped Maya move, and how all YouTubers should be required to condemn white supremacy. We also check in on Alternate Week, the similar podcast hosted by two weirdo...
We also check in on Alternate Week, the similar podcast hosted by two weirdo podcast hosts, Joshua and Miranda.

Monthly bonus episodes plus early and ad-free regular episodes available at patreon.com/mayaaandjustin

Thanks to David Bowers for additional editing and to Stephen Becker for additional music.]]>2653comedy,conversation,improv,justin,life,linville,maya,of,sharma,sketch,slice,weekfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-yourself-goblins--40898625
We also hear an exchange between grandmother and granddaughter and two brothers.

September's Bonus Episode with Ian Lockwood (Nasty, Ground Floor Comedy, Planet Partytown) is available exclusively on Patreon. Patreon.com/mayaandjustin.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40898625Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:00:02 +0000Excellent WeekIn this week's episode, Maya and Justin discuss making the podcast a 'hang zone' and talk about 'That Thing You Do' and 'Do the Right Thing' for five minutes before realizing those are two different movies. We also hear an exchange between...
We also hear an exchange between grandmother and granddaughter and two brothers.

September's Bonus Episode with Ian Lockwood (Nasty, Ground Floor Comedy, Planet Partytown) is available exclusively on Patreon. Patreon.com/mayaandjustin.]]>2793acting,apartment,brooklyn,comedy,excellent,fun,goofy,improv,justin,linville,maya,movies,nyc,podcast,sharma,silly,sketch,week,weirdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-common-ground-individualism--40774689
Thanks to David Bowers for our theme song and to our announcer, Jess Zeidman.

For monthly bonus episodes of Excellent Week and a bunch of other stuff made by Maya and Justin, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/mayaandjustin.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40774689Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:27:41 +0000Excellent WeekIn the inaugural episode of Excellent Week, Maya and Justin talk about cringe comedy, Harry Nilsson, and musicals. We also hear an exchange between a brother and a sister and a boyfriend and his girlfriend's sister. Thanks to David Bowers for our...
Thanks to David Bowers for our theme song and to our announcer, Jess Zeidman.

For monthly bonus episodes of Excellent Week and a bunch of other stuff made by Maya and Justin, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/mayaandjustin.]]>2895brooklyn,comedy,cringe,excellent,fun,goofy,improv,nyc,podcast,silly,sketch,week,weirdfalsefull