Yale flies solo this week where he once again laments about his lack of a coffee sponsor, the maelstrom of golf-related traffic jams, and the apparent violent treatment of the text-line computer. The second half of the hour is highlighted by the reveal of Yale's latest quixotic quest. 

Impolite Company's Wind-Down Friday

August 10, 2018 - Me, Myself and I

Analicia returns from New York and settles right into her new role as co-host. Matt Martin of Compass Improv Festival joins in the fun and talks about St. Louis's upcoming celebration of all things improv. A good time is had by all. 

October 5, 2018 - Analicia's Triumphant Return, Compass Improv Festival

Comedy impresario Christian Lawrence joins Yale in the studio to chat about History Shmistory and other exploits. Sam Lyons, host of the as-yet-unnamed Monday installment of Impolite Company, joins in on the fun. Yale rambles on about fall, or more on point, how much he hates summer.  Oh, and the show gets (kind of) a new name and (kind of) a new co-host.

September 28, 2018 - Feeding the Christian to the Lyons

Fan favorite Ron Finger joins Yale to talk about theology, octopi (sic), TV Nazis, the universe and marketing opportunities for local roast beef sandwich restaurants. Ron shares details about his new show. Yale speaks coyly of his blossoming modeling career and his colon's upcoming photo session.

September 21, 2018 - The Finger of GOD

We're back after a couple of weeks of professional, personal and criminal obligations. Analicia recounts yet another run-in with violent crime. Yale tells of his overseas exploits and the effects of surgical sedatives on one of his kids. We reveal a proposal to remedy two ailing local institutions. Shout-outs to friends who are doing great things and a fond farewell to a friend of a friend of the show.

September 14, 2018 - A Modest Proposal

Permanent Occasional Co-Host Analicia Kocher joins Yale in the studio to explain fringe festivals and recount two harrowing tales of armed robbery. The two also discuss their triangulated relationship to studio and podcast host We Are Live and, of course, present the Independent Comedy Rundown for the week.

August 24, 2018 - Crime and Fun(?)ishment with Analicia

We take some time to remember the late Aretha Franklin and welcome Permanent Occasional Co-Host Ron Finger to the studio. We chat about who will next be crowned Queen of Soul, talk local comedy and then take a corrective turn as Ron upbraids Yale for his indifference to the Star Trek franchise.

August 17, 2018 - Remembering Aretha and Assorted Finger-Wagging

Ron Finger joins Yale in the Wind-Down studio for a stroll down memory lane, specifically 5700 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, site of the long-demised St. Louis Arena. In other news, Yale discovers he is part English Bulldog and it's a miracle that he's even alive. 

July 27, 2018 - Ron Finger

The always pleasant Meredith Hopping joins Yale in the studio to chat about another successful installment of the "Yours, Mine and Ours" showcase she co-hosts, kitchen renovations, Bea Arthur and her desire to make Yale cry in public.

Meredith Hopping - July 20, 2018

The Wind-Down makes its long-awaited Friday morning debut with new sponsors (courtesy of Impolite Company Radio), a new opening theme song and a new-ish format. We welcome the multi-talented Analicia Kocher to the studio for a delightful chat about sketch comedy, character work, and - most importantly - BREAKFAST. Analicia is joining the Wind-Down team as part of a rotating panel of co-hosts - HOW MUCH FUN IS THAT GONNA BE?!?!?!?!  

Wind-Down Friday Numero Uno - July 13, 2018

The final prime-time episode of The Wind-Down features comedian and all-around renaissance man Ron Finger. Yale offers thank you’d and farewells and gets a special gift from Ron. 

June 27, 2018 - Ron Finger

Yale riffs on illness, bears, soccer, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan and chicken Alfredo.  Hillary Anger joins in to talk about professorial tenure, comedy, motherhood and Thai food. Ella Fritts joins in to talk about whatever she wants. 

June 20, 2018 - Hillary Anger and Ella Fritts

Comic, improviser, podcaster extraordinaire Tina Dybal joins Yale in the studio to talk about her history in standup, her American experience, her dad and what it’s like to collaborate with a peer on a new podcast. Yale offers up a tribute to Anthony Bourdain and shares some thoughts on being a good and whole person. 

June 13, 2018 - Tina Dybal

Comedian, showrunner, sketch actor, mom and PASTOR Meredith Hopping is our guest this week, covering topics like the work/life/parenthood/comedy balance, the ups and downs of comedy, building a merchandising empire, pooping, among other topics. Yale struggles to adequately euphemise the term "eating ass" in a radio-safe format and also has an update regarding the future of the Wind-Down franchise.

June 6, 2018 - Meredith Hopping

Comedian and soon-to-be-podcaster Angela Smith joins Yale in the studio for a chat about comedy, animals and lady stuff, among other topics. A major announcement about the show is also revealed.

May 30, 2018 - Angela Smith

Wind-Down Friday brings you a weekly shot of comedy and conversation. We talk to interesting people about interesting topics. We'll tell a few jokes, share a few stories and probably chat a little bit about what we're eating, drinking and doing to make life worth living.