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Dec. 21, 2025

Day 310 - Erica Rhodes and Seth Herzog Live from the Lucille Ball Com…

Wrapped up the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival with my friends Erica Rhodes (Comedy Central, A Prairie Home Companion) and Seth Herzog (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central) — two distinct voices, one great con...

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Dec. 17, 2025

Day 309 - Amy Scott - Gotta Pay The Byrds

Filmmaker Amy Scott joins Dystopia Tonight for a thoughtful conversation about music, identity, and the emotional weight of being seen. Amy Scott is an acclaimed documentary director known for intimate, artist-focused films t...

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Dec. 16, 2025

Day 307 - Lenny Apa

Author of “Introducing The Scarlett Scrapper” joins me to discuss the inspiration for writing his first novel, one of his writing heroes giving him some hard advice, being a nerd, 40’s radio shows, his next novel. Enjoy!

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Dec. 3, 2025

Day 304 - Monroe Martin - Live at the Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

A thoughtful, hilarious breakdown of life onstage and off with @monroemartiniii from our hang at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

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Nov. 30, 2025

Day 303 - Jeff Erikson - 10,000 Maniacs to the National Comedy Center

It’s not every day you talk to someone who’s lived a full music career as the lead guitarist for @10000maniacs and now helps guide the future of comedy as the manager and talent programmer for @ntlcomedycenter. Loved this con...

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Nov. 29, 2025

Day 302 - Mia Jackson Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Fest!

Some conversations just feel easy and electric. That was my chat with @miacomedy at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

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Nov. 26, 2025

Day 301 - Gary Hahn - VP and Chief Marketing Officer of the Lucille B…

Had a great conversation with Gary Hahn, VP & Chief Marketing Officer of the National Comedy Center, while I was at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Always amazing talking with the people who help keep the history and future...

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Nov. 25, 2025

Day 300 - Ron James Returns!

Ron James is back on the podcast to plug his new special “The View From Here” which premiered Nov 28th at 7:30pm and can be live streamed here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ron-james-stand-up-special-livestream-the-view-from-h...

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Nov. 18, 2025

Day 289 - Eagle Witt Live at the Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

Caught up with the always sharp and laid-back @eaglewittofficial at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. One of the most effortlessly funny people to talk to.

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Nov. 18, 2025

Day 288 - Paul Myers - John Candy A Life In Comedy

Author/Biographer and podcaster Paul Myers joins me to talk about his new book John Candy: A Life In Comedy!

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Nov. 13, 2025

Day 287 - Caitlin Gill Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

It was an absolute blast meeting @caitlinistall at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. We immediately nerded out about individual styles of comedy, our audiences, and the weird alchemy of what makes comedy work. Full interview ...

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Nov. 12, 2025

Day 286 - Adam Mamawala Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Caught up with my buddy @adammamawala at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival to talk comedy, the festival, and relationships and his unique trajectory in the industry!

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Nov. 10, 2025

Day 285 - Jay Jurden Live From The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Jay Jurden is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his sharp wit, clever storytelling, and energetic stage presence. Originally from Mississippi, Jay’s comedy blends pop culture, identity, and personal experience ...

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Oct. 30, 2025

Day 284 - Ernie Hudson Returns!

Ernie Hudson returns to talk about longevity, staying healthy both mentally and physically, marriage advice, new projects and of course Ghost Busters. Enjoy!

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Oct. 30, 2025

Day 283 Ian Edwards - Skipping The Line

🎙️ New episode of Dystopia Tonight is up with the hilarious Ian Edwards! We get into comedy, culture, truth, and why the world always feels a little upside down — but still worth laughing at. Hit the link in bio to watch or l...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Day 282 - Mike Farrell Returns!

Mike and I kick back, catch up, and discuss every part of this swirling eddy of despair that we have all found ourselves caught in while we watch our democracy collapse. But you, know...with humor! Enjoy!

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Aug. 3, 2025

Day 281 - Christian Cordes Returns - Two Halves Of A Whole Idiot

Christian Cordes is an award winning, and extremely versatile filmmaker, director, writer, and podcaster known for his creative storytelling and compelling projects. Nothing can truly describe this episode. It’s all over the ...

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July 12, 2025

Day 280 - Adrian Hough

🎙️ Had the absolute pleasure of talking with the insanely talented Adrian Hough — the original voice of Nightcrawler in X-Men: The Animated Series, now back in X-Men ’97! ⠀ You’ve also seen/heard him in Assassin’s Creed (as H...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Day 279 - Jimmy Tingle Returns!

Jimmy Tingle returns as we discuss the crumbling of society, his upcoming tour and new show, the Boston comedy scene, and more. Enjoy!

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Feb. 20, 2025

Day 278 - Robin Wilson - The Forest Gump of The Geek Underworld

Robin Wilson has been a defining voice in alternative rock for over three decades as the lead singer of Gin Blossoms. With hits like Hey Jealousy, Found Out About You, and Follow You Down, his music became the soundtrack to a...

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