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March 11, 2022

Ricky Byrd on Dystopia Tonight Ep 141

There’s no question that Ricky Byrd’s had an amazing music career. Touring with Joan Jet and the Blackhearts and giving a hilarious induction speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to recount a few stories from this show, but if you had told me he had a rich…

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March 11, 2022

Lee Papa Aka The Rude Pundit on Dystopia Tonight Ep 140

There’s nowhere to hide from the Rude Pundit! In the tradition of Abbie Hoffman, Bill Hicks, and Bill Maher, from the depths of the left side of the blogosphere, the Rude Pundit steps forth to defend the right to be liberal, to be sexually suspect, to be broke and pissed-off-and…

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March 10, 2022

Al Pitrelli On Dystopia Tonight Ep 139

Al Pitrelli returns and lays down some wisdom from his rock star rebel beginnings as a kid growing up in Long Island (which he stresses, birthed some of the best names in Rock and Roll) his time spent touring with Alice Cooper, Asia, Savatage, Joe Lynn Turner, and the Trans…

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March 9, 2022

Dave Thomas On Dystopia Tonight Ep 138

Legendary Comedian, Actor, Writer and Author Dave Thomas joins us on Dystopia Tonight as we discuss the state of comedy today, our favorite talk show hosts, his time with SCTV, The New Show with Lorne Michaels, picking a fight with Johnny Carson over Bob Hope, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Writing…

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March 8, 2022

Geopolitical Analyst Michael Hilliard on Dystopia Tonight Ep 137

Geopolitical analyst, former conflict journalist and host of the wildly popular The Red Line Podcast, Michael Hilliard joined us yesterday to talk about the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin. We also talk about a few brushes with death he’s had as a conflict journalist, his fiancé and how…

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March 7, 2022

The Triumphant Return Of John Romita Jr. on Dystopia Tonight Ep 136

John Romita Jr. is back!! Just like he promised he would be, and on the heels of his upcoming run of Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man! We talk about the cliff-hanger he left us with from the last episode, the new villain he’s excited to be drawing in ASM, his new social…

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March 4, 2022

Austin Pendleton on Dystopia Tonight Ep 135

Great talk with the legendary Austin Pendleton! Actor, playwright, theatre director, and instructor, who currently due to the pandemic still teaches his courses over zoom joins Dystopia Tonight to chat about his long and varied career in show business. We talk, What’s Up Doc, Barbara Streisand, Peter Bogdanovich, Jerome Robbins,…

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Feb. 28, 2022

Danny O’Keefe on Dystopia Tonight Ep 134

I had the great pleasure of speaking to one of my favorite American Folk singers, Danny O’Keefe about his new album Looking Glass & The Dreamers, his long career in music, his number one hit and a personal favorite of mine, Good Time Charlie’s Got The Blues and its newfound…

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Feb. 27, 2022

Rhett Miller on Dystopia Tonight Ep 133

Singer, songwriter Rhett Miller was a blast to have on Dystopia Tonight! We talk cruise gigs, Asbury Park, quitting smoking, missing out on Bruce Springsteen, his early influences, filling the void, house fraus at pizza deliveries, lynch mob moms, loving what you do, his amazing Wheels Off Podcast, pandemic creativity,…

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Feb. 24, 2022

Dale Bozzio on Dystopia Tonight Ep 132

I knew Dale Bozzio was an incredible performer, sing, dresser, toured with Zappa, and had an incredible life with amazing stories to tell - but I had no idea she’d be so funny telling it. This episode goes in the books as one of my all time favorites. Joined by…

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Feb. 22, 2022

Joey Molland on Dystopia Tonight Ep 131

Joey Molland was a joy to talk to! We talk about how he wound up in Minnesota, his time touring with Badfinger, his days as a young guitarist, his passion for music, love for the Beatles, the British Invasion, songwriting and collaboration, how music has changed over the years and…

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Feb. 20, 2022

Chris Titus on Dystopia Tonight Ep 130

Chris Titus was an absolute blast to have on the show. We went from 0 to 100 from the get go and covered everything from his new, almost zen like perception on life minus some justifiable road rage, relationships, the pandemic, Spotify, Joe Rogan, comedians in general, his career, his…

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Feb. 17, 2022

Haley on Dystopia Tonight Ep 129

Haley McCallum, professionally known as Haley and formerly Haley Bonar, is a Canadian-born American singer and songwriter who was raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has lived in Duluth and currently St. Paul, Minnesota. We talk about her living in Minnesota, her start in music, Taco Bell, halloween costumes,…

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Feb. 16, 2022

Emily Grove on Dystopia Tonight Ep 128

Emily Grove is a close friend and wildly talented singer-songwriter, and musician who is a prominent fixture in the New Jersey music scene, playing in well known venues such as The Saint and Stone Pony as well as touring the US and UK performing with Glen Burtnik, Willie Nile, Ari…

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Feb. 15, 2022

Colin Hay on Dystopia Tonight Ep 127

I’ve been a Colin Hay fan since I was a kid, so getting to talk to him on Dystopia Tonight and finding out he’s just as funny, kind and humble was just an added bonus to loving his work. We talk performing with Ringo in his all star band tour,…

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Feb. 14, 2022

Haley McGee on Dystopia Tonight Ep 126

Had a blast having Haley McGee on to talk about her new book “The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale,” relationships, acting, comedy, dating, marriage, and more! Enjoy! HALEY McGEE is an actor and writer who was born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo. She received her BFA in Acting from X University, and in…

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Feb. 9, 2022

Subhah Agarwal on Dystopia Tonight Ep 125

Subhah Agarwal is one of the funniest comics working right now and it was a blast to have her on #DystopiaTonight! We pretty much run the gamut on everything from medical advice flung around by Joe Rogan, to her time on the Jim Jeffries show, discovering she says her name…

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Feb. 7, 2022

Richard Zoglin on Dystopia Tonight Ep 124

Richard Zoglin is a journalist and author of 3 best selling books, HOPE: Entertain of the Century, Elvis in Vegas, and my personal favorite Comedy At The Edge: How Stand-up in the 1970s Changed America. We go in depth about the comedy boom in the 70s, his time as a…

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Feb. 4, 2022

Jessica Misra on Dystopia Tonight Ep 123

Jessica Misra is not only a great comic and friend, but she’s one of those people who makes you feel funnier just by being in their presence. We had a blast having her on the show and the conversation was so effortless we covered all the bases, from dating as…

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Jan. 31, 2022

Jake Clemons | Hot Cross Buns to Clarence Clemons Tribute| Dystopia Tonight Ep 122

Jake Clemons joins us and goes deep into his life from growing up in a musical family, learning along the way not to have fear. From a Clarence Clemons Tribute and what it is like to fill his position with Bruce Springsteen and The E-street Band. Some incredible stories from…

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Jan. 30, 2022

Brian Fallon on Dystopia Tonight Ep 121

Brian Fallon is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main lyricist of the rock band The Gaslight Anthem! Currently he’s got a brand new solo album titled “Night Divine” inspired by the hymns his mother used to sing when he was growing up. We cover a lot of ground, talking…

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Jan. 29, 2022

Stevie Nicks backstage True Story with Jake Clemons at Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame

Jake Clemons talks about being wooed by the Aura of Stevie Nicks

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Jan. 28, 2022

S - X on Dystopia Tonight Ep 120

Getting to talk to S - X on the advent of his new album and at a time where he feels like he’s experiencing a rebirth of creativity and a burst of positivity and confidence for what’s ahead made this episode really special. Had the pleasure of listening to his…

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Jan. 26, 2022

Growing up with George Carlin Kelly Carlin on The Best of George Carlin

Kelly Carlin tells us what it is like Growing up with George Carlin , Her Book is a deep look into her life and thoughts on everything in it as she tells us she still gets that feeling when she hears her dads name mentioned. Kelly gives us an inside…

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