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Talking With Jon

34 homemade episodes. Twenty years off. Episode 35 is coming soon, and everybody is made of paper now.

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Bob the dog, a paper cutout, sitting politely

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Clips from the classic show, playing on genuine illustrated cardboard televisions. Turn the knob to change the channel.

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    The Episodes

    Chester the mustard couch with mismatched button eyes, with Jon's photo cutout beside him

    COMING SOON

    NEW!

    Episode 35: The Cardboard Comeback

    Twenty years later, Jon is back, and this time he's a paper cutout. Chester the couch is the sidekick and the guest. Bob the dog talks now. The Jon Five play eggs-cellent music. And the audience is 80% potatoes.

    Previously, on Talking With Jon...

    A real frame from Episode 31
    Episode 31: The Pastel Squares
    A real frame from Episode 21
    Episode 21: The TV-Screen Wall
    A real frame from Episode 17
    Episode 17: Wall of Jon Papers
    Episode 34: "We made it 34 episodes."
    "Five years, that's not bad."
    Twenty years pass. Everything becomes paper.
    Chester: "It's a show."

    The Classic Years: Episodes 1 to 34

    Made in one bedroom over five years, with every set built by hand and a closet that doubled as the casting department.

    34 classic episodes + 1 coming soon
    1. 1The Very First One17:44
    2. 2Who's Under the Mask?21:26
    3. 3The Hour-Long Epic61:23
    4. 4Bob the Talking Pizza20:18
    5. 5The First Contest19:42
    6. 6Can You Sing?36:32
    7. 7The Silent Sitcom38:56
    8. 8Interpretive Virtues30:01
    9. 9Wheelbarrow Slapstick29:41
    10. 10The Best Of (Already!)55:52
    11. 11Potato Head Talks31:58
    12. 12Stay Safe, Kids26:39
    13. 13Smiley Head vs Trampoline32:32
    14. 14The Game Comes Alive30:11
    15. 15The Cival War (1687)34:22
    16. 16How Long Can Jon Hold His Breath?33:14
    17. 17How to Leave a Kitchen31:21
    18. 18The Uranium Scooper26:31
    19. 19It Does Not Fit39:23
    20. 20Episode 20!38:58
    21. 21The 12 Days of Clams33:32
    22. 22The Real End42:30
    23. 23It Fits!47:00
    24. 24Hello Mr. Birdman34:48
    25. 25Gold or Not Gold35:54
    26. 26Saving Private Edwards36:02
    27. 27The Christmas Special51:33
    28. 28The Backyard Game Show45:26
    29. 29The Stuff That I Hate32:58
    30. 30Couches: Summer 200724:56
    31. 31The 8th Hour14:33
    32. 32The Spaghetti Review16:36
    33. 33The Toxic Cleaner20:06
    34. 34The Final Episode (For Now)16:43
    35. 35Coming soon! The Cardboard Comeback

    Meet the Cast

    Hello.

    Jon's photo cutout at a cardboard desk under a marquee sign

    Jon

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    Favorite thing: pressing record.

    Quote: "I'm fine."

    Most memorable moment: The Episode 34 sign-off from the armchair.

    Your host. A real photo, glued to cardboard. In a strong breeze, he does his own stunts.

    Chester, a mustard-yellow couch with one big and one small button eye

    Chester

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    Favorite thing: being sat on gently.

    Quote: "It's a show."

    Most memorable moment: Getting lit like a movie star in the Episode 35 opening.

    Mustard couch, teal cushions, mismatched button eyes. Sidekick and tonight's guest. Saves a ton of time on walking.

    Bob the dog cutout tilting his head

    Bob

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    Favorite thing: treats (theoretical).

    Quote: "I was promised a treat for this."

    Most memorable moment: Asking about the treat. Every time.

    Jon's real dog, now paper, now talking. Was promised a treat twenty years ago. Still waiting.

    The Jon Five: five egg people with drums, keys, guitar, trumpet and a microphone

    The Jon Five

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    Favorite thing: a big brass BAH-DAH!

    Quote: "Hello." (the singer, still deciding his name)

    Most memorable moment: Playing a keyboard made of red cups.

    The house band, all eggs: a Mummy on drums, a cane-wielding keys man, a sombrero guitarist, a space trumpeter, and a singer whose name tag just says "hello."

    A cheering audience of cartoon potatoes under an Applause sign

    The Audience

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    Favorite thing: the Applause sign.

    Quote: "Great hair, Jon!"

    Most memorable moment: Big night for the russets.

    Mostly potatoes. A few russets. The healthiest crowd in late night.

    The Soundboard

    Press a button. Annoy a roommate.

    Cue the Band

    Click an egg to change its costume.

    About Jon

    Bob the dog looking up with his mouth open

    Jonathan Harchick started Talking With Jon as a teenager, building every set in his bedroom and somehow finishing 34 episodes over five years. Then he went off and did a few other things:

    Jon in Episode 1THEN · Episode 1
    Jon today, as a paper cutoutNOW · Episode 35

    Jon Through the Years (a flipbook)

    Jon in Episode 1

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