S1E18 - SEVERED Origins - "Sizzler Corporate Video" PLUS!

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN TODAY, REFINER!! Since things are kinda quiet down here on the Severed Floor, I've decided to lighten things up a bit. This week, we're going to do a full breakdown on the file marked "Sizzler" Corporate Video. It's loaded with Big Hair, Big Plates of Food and some Big Platitudes about corporate Steak House chain 'Sizzler.' Dan Erickson has talked about it in interviews as being an inspiration for "Severance." What is it? Where did it come from? How did the not-quite-40-year-old DE come across this relic from 1991?? I've got all the answers plus a fun breakdown of the video, scene by scene. You REALLY need to see this video. Here's a link: (1153) Sizzler Promotional Commercial 1991 - YouTube Following the video, DON'T MISS a Special Interview! I talk to Sharon Simon, East Coast Stand-up comic and 'Severance' fanatic. Sharon got in touch with me about doing an interview. Why? Why NOT?!!? So, we did an interview. It was a lot of fun. Video breakdown AND Interview not enough for you?? Strap in, Refiner...we've got an MLE planned for the end of the day. That's right: a Music Listening Experience. Music Producer Michael Orbit sent me some hot tracks inspired by 'Severance.' I had to share! I've got samples and links for you to check out. It's a full day, Refiner! Pour another cup of coffee and let's get to work!! EASTER EGG; Be listening during the interview with Sharon. Yes, that would be Siri, thinking I'm trying to get her to tell me something in the background...twice. The noise of things banging and falling would be me frantically trying to silence an iPad. Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one! A big 'thank you' to Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Support the Podcast on Patreon (Click Here) APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! Season 2 of "Severance" is underway as of 1/17/2025. New episodes are released at 9E/8C on Thursday evening through the end of March. Join the 'Severed' Patreon page for new episode chatroom viewing parties every Thursday night. (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. Throughout this very exciting Season Two, I'll try to keep you updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.com PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!! Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents: LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdf You haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.