Hosted by nationally touring comedian John Poveromo, Dystopia Tonight dares to ask the question: Is this too much? Are we hurtling through a dystopian nightmare, trapped in an endless, self-perpetuating whirlpool of clickbaity headlines, viral memes, and doomscroll-fueled chaos? A carnival of absurdity where every click feels like another nail…
Huge thanks to @wildermiss for their beautiful performance of “This Isn’t How the Story Ends” during Dystopia Tonight’s 24-Hour Livestream Benefit to End MS. Their energy, generosity, and message were the perfect reminder of why we do this. If you missed it, you missed something special—but you can still support…
Thank you to Noah and Luke Martino of @retrofile for donating, joining us and performing their new single “Feeling Blue” on Dystopia Tonight’s 24hr Live Stream Benefit to End MS!! There’s still time to donate so go to the link at bit.ly/dystopiaallnight25
Thank you for watching Dystopia Tonight with John Poveromo's 4th Annual 24 hour Live Stream Benefit to End MS, benefiting the National MS Society! Every donation helps no matter how small so please donate whatever you can, share the link, and join us on the chat side to talk to…
Jimmy Tingle returns as we discuss the crumbling of society, his upcoming tour and new show, the Boston comedy scene, and more. Enjoy!
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 generation that continues to resonate today. But beyond his…
The Kings are a legendary Canadian rock band best known for their infectious blend of power pop and new wave sounds that dominated the airwaves in the early 1980s. Hailing from Oakville, Ontario, the band skyrocketed to fame with their hit single “This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ to Glide,” an enduring…
Marv Ross is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for the 1980s rock band Quarterflash. With a distinctive style blending rock, jazz, and blues influences, Ross helped craft the band's signature sound. His work on hits like "Harden My Heart" and "Take Me to…
Paul Reiser is a legendary comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose career spans decades of iconic work. Best known for his roles in Mad About You, Stranger Things, and The Kominsky Method, Paul joined me on Dystopia Tonight to talk about his latest projects: his heartfelt and hilarious new movie…
How Madeleine Smithberg, the creator of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, dealt with a trash talking Bill Maher when a hot mic caught him bad mouthing Jon Stewart’s first show on MTV when he was a guest.
Madeleine Smithberg is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television producer, writer, and comedy trailblazer. As the co-creator of The Daily Show, she helped redefine the boundaries of political satire and late-night television. Before her groundbreaking work on The Daily Show, Madeleine made her mark as a segment producer for Late…
