Episodes
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I catch up with my Chicago comedy buddy Tony Sykowski, who's embedded in the New York comedy scene. We talk doing comedy in COVID, telling jokes on a ship, and what stand-up will be like in the future.
Check out Tony on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tonysykowski/
If you want to check out The Power Bible, as I mention on the opening of the show, check it out here: https://amzn.to/2Et2uVx -
I sit down and talk with Brian Morton & Rachel Ibrahim of Zanies in Old Town, Chicago.
Brian you may remember from years ago when I furtively kept glancing at my phone and he very much noticed it. Rachel is head of marketing at Zanies and is a complete delight.
This was a fun one - it was really something to get back in that room and actually share space with some real humans.
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Linda Steele is the kind of woman rock ballads of the 1980's were written about. This woman is fit, badass, fun, funny, and sexy as hell.
We talk about Chicago, exercise, getting fit, being a hot chick, and joke a ton about what's going on in the world today.
Check her out at:
https://www.lindasteelehotbod.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lindasteelefitbod/?hl=en
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I talk with consultant and author Doug Fletcher, who is just charming and delightful.
Check out his book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/33ym50D
Or directly here: https://howclientsbuy.net/
Follow Doug on social media: linkedin.com/in/dougfletcher
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I talk with my co author from The Power Bible (available on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578605031) about the recent spat that James Altucher, our friend who wrote the foreword for our book, had with The King of Comedy, Jerry Seinfeld.
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The second conversation I have with friend of the show philosopher and nihilist John Marmysz. The punk-rocker and philosopher of humor gives me his take on the weirdness that is COVID-19 and our strange COVID year.
Unfortunately both he and his wife had it, but each has recovered, though he admits that it was rough.
Check out John's writings on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WHydZg
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I talk with Janelle Murphey, comedian I've known for years from Chicago. We sat down and chatted about New York, comedy, being creative, and generally caught up on life in pre-COVID America.
What a strange time, how things have changed.
Hope you're well.
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I have a chat with @JJTheFitnessCoach (www.instagram.com/jjthefitnesscoach) about positive mindset, his fitness journey, and what "no excuses" means.
He's launching another 30 day challenge! If you want to join, follow and message him on Instagram! -
I talk with John McCombs, hilarious comedian based in Chicago about his experience in the military and telling jokes all over the world.
The guy's work ethic and attitude is fantastic. One of these days I have to arrange a tour around Europe with the guy.
Check him out online:
https://www.facebook.com/johnmccombscomedy/
https://twitter.com/realjohnmccombs
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The whole freaking world is falling apart and yet Jeremy Miller is GROWING HIS BUSINESS.
This guy not only grows his business, kicks ass and takes names, but he's also super personable and one of my favorite people to talk to.
We have a couple of drinks during the coronavirus crisis and talk about how he's building his business despite the global depression. He's building it and he knows you can too.
He's holding a session on crisis marketing on 4/20, you can register here: https://stickybranding.com/crisis-marketing/
If you want to register for The Happiest Hour happy hour with myself, please do it here: https://forms.gle/3Luu8UpxTrnwWGVR8
Check out Jeremy's books here:
Sticky branding https://amzn.to/3bWKFJZ
Brand New Name https://amzn.to/39RAkxF -
Adam Gold is a hilarious New York comedy producer. He's worked for College Humor and done improv and sketch. The guy's really fun to talk to and one of the nicest people.
We chat about all kinds of BS on here. What a lovely man.
Check him out: https://www.twitter.com/The_Chai_Life
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I chat with Brandon Rhoten, CMO of Potbelly Sandwich Shop. He has a career of changing brands with unique and authentic voices and an eye on social and digital media.
Brandon earned a reputation for creating the unique brand voice behind Wendy from Wendy's on Twitter.
We talk about all kinds of things on this podcast; how to have an authentic voice, how to build and change a brand, how to fight against institutional lethargy while preserving tradition. Honestly, it was a good one. The guy is fantastic and I was glad to have him on. -
I've known Jayson Acevedo since we met at Dark Matter on Belmont in Chicago in 2015 when they used to have an open mic. I remember it because not only does Jayson Acevedo leave an impression, but because we immediately started talking about mutual friends we had in the Paris, France comedy scene.
Jayson is a dynamic, hilarious, and big-hearted guy. He works the road, he records his own specials, he does shows all over, and he grinds.
The guy's work ethic is really something to admire, and his stage presence is unmistakable. He's hilarious and a ton of fun while he's up there.
I really enjoyed chatting with him in what was really an overdue conversation about life, comedy in Chicago, and how to overcome the haters (they real).
Check him out online: www.jaysonavocado.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaysonavocado
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonavocado/
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I sit down and chat with Jon Boreamayo, head of running things at Stand Up NY. What's it like to helm a classic New York comedy club?
Follow him and StandupNY:
https://twitter.com/StandUpNY
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Matt Griffo and I met at one of the weirdest comedy shows I've ever been to in my life. It was at The Troubadour in London. Amazingly, we were two Chicago comedians who happened to meet at this strange little comedy show in London's west end.
The guy is stupid talented - he plays instruments, he makes jokes, he does improv. Honestly, I wish I had as many skills as this guy.
Check him out online:
https://www.facebook.com/itsmattgriffo/
https://twitter.com/mattgriffo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83eZY976I-BIkzviYnhMQA
https://mattgriffo.bandcamp.com/
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Brian Roe is a blast to talk to - he's a natural storyteller and a huge fan of comedy. I love having him as a guest, was finally time to have him in for just the two of us.
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Ian Olasov is a philosopher professionally. In a way, I'm very jealous that he's decided to devote his life to intellectual and abstract thought.
As I mention in the pod, I've been thinking a lot about what comedy and what philosophy can do in the world - and this guy is REALLY doing it. He literally sets up booths and talks to members of the public about philosophy, answering their questions, and engaging in discourse... you know, pretty much what Socrates got killed for.
The Article I discovered Ian Olasov from: http://bit.ly/2S26IGN
This weekend, 2/1, he's going to be around New York with a whole bunch of other philosophers with booths doing Ask A Philosopher. Honestly, it's a great idea. Hope you see them if you're in The Big Apple.
Please excuse the weird audio for the first 15 minutes of the conversation, not sure what was going on, but solved it.
Follow Ian on social Media:
Instagram: http://bit.ly/31a2lxn
APA's blog by Ian: http://bit.ly/36CIyb1
Ian's website: http://bit.ly/38PXAM5
Check out Brooklyn Public Philosophers on Facebook: http://bit.ly/36E7b7w
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I know Michael Boothby through Facebook and Chicago comedy. Though now in Florida, he was in Chicago for some time telling jokes.
Message with Purpose (https://amzn.to/2Gc5jIj) is an interesting take on dating in our modern times. Mike wrote it and pushed it all out himself! The guy pivots!
Just shy of five stars on Amazon, he's had a great launch. -
There are a ton of great shows in Chicago, but of them, the most fun I've ever had was at Makespace at Packback's headquarters.
Mike Shannon & Alex Prevolos have done an amazing and unique job creating a space for all kinds of creative people to come together and share their works.
The night I did it there was music, graphic art, and of course, comedy. It's a really unique thing that more companies could take a lesson from.
Check out Packback here: https://www.packback.co/
Makespace's website: https://www.makespacechicago.org/
At the time of this posting, the next Makespace is on February 19th at Packback's headquarters at 55 E Jackson in Chicago. -
Bill Beteet and I have been friends for years, he's a great guy. We wrote a book called The Power Bible. James Altucher called it the best book he read all year. Honestly, it's really good.
You can sign up for the list for release here: bit.ly/2p4uFCo
He's chilling in the south of France at the time of this posting. - Show more
