The What's Update with Xander Kwiecien

- Season 2

(2020)

Xander kicks off Season Two with a visit to the studio from Michaela. 2020 takes center stage as an unexpected break-out star. Xander talks with comedian Jackie Kashian about life, comedy, and table-top role playing games.

The show gains a new sponsor, April Pharmaceuticals. Xander "Xan-splains" the importance of Feminism. Special guest, Trina Robbins, talks to Xander about feminism, clothes, and rock-n-roll.

With the stress of an impending election, the spread of the global pandemic, and mid-terms, Xander explores access to mental health services. Emmy®-Award winning writer Frank Lesser discusses the writing process and more.

Election day part 8 and no end in sight, Xander proposes a one person one vote process. Xander chats with Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan about the election, future political plans, and the best place in America to live.

Xander chats with artist/writer/game designer Jeff Dee about tabletop role playing games. He discusses The Thing about Nerd Culture. Xander vents a little steam at the Fourth Estate. Plus big love for Dolly Parton.

Xander chats with chef/writer and Emmy®/Peabody Award winning producer Madeleine Smithberg about cooking, kitchen gadgets and The Daily Show. He discusses The Thing about The Holidays, White House pets and more big love for Dolly Parton.

Xander chats with actor/producer/musician Greg Cipes about voice acting, music, and Beast Boy. He discusses The Thing about drawing the line on Representation in media and shares a what we missed while on break limerick.

Xander chats with actor/playwright/filmmaker James Morrison about his documentary film, Shakespeare, and comedy. He discusses The Thing about Texas and does a parody song about poison water in Florida.

Xander chats with Writer/Producer/Comedian Mike Drucker about his Silent Hill 2 book and his role as co-head writer on Full Frontal and "The Thing" about the aftermath of the Texas 2021 Snowpocalypse.

Xander chats with Writer/Artist Judd Winick about his time on MTV's "The Real World", his YA graphic novel series "HiLo", and Barry Ween. ALSO: "The Thing" about Perversion.

Xander chats with legendary Comedian Alonzo Bodden about his storied stand-up comedy career, including his performances at the Apollo Theater and the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. ALSO: "The Thing" about Corporate Personhood.

Xander chats with Comedian/Writer Michael Swaim about his time at Cracked.com, his new role at IGN, and his upcoming film project. Also "The Thing" about Conspiracy Theories.

Xander chats with Comedian/Actor Greg Proops about his career as an improv pro and an accomplished voice/screen actor. ALSO: "The Thing" about the Social Contract.