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The Comedian Next Door

John Branyan

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53:12

TCND: Toddlers and Teens are Different! (Winter...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2025/10/27

Welcome, Neighbor! Maybe you've noticed that fall is waning! And winter is... something.We'll start off quizzing John for hipness, and he does not pass. THEN, the story of the Cracked Toilet... and are angels clean-shaven, or do they have beards? AND, help us come up with a good punchline for this prompt! What name would you give to an award show/ceremony for mediocre movies? (The computer's answer was "the Descents." But we can do better.) LATER, why do we have so many friends being

47:10

TCND: Family Party, Noise, and Laughter

The Comedian Next Door ·

2025/08/04

You may want to turn down your volume for this one, Neighbor. Things get LOUD because we have a full table! Tabby is here--along with the usuals, John, Amanda, and Luke. We think we are discussing why happy people are so crazy... But eventually, Luke tells us his theory for active listening and we have no choice but to laugh at him...Email the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

62:05

Riff Session 50 - Just Crust and Totaled Jeeps

The Comedian Next Door ·

2025/07/31

In our conversation, we share humorous anecdotes about health issues, particularly focusing on kidney stones and family health matters. We explore the challenges of communication within families during health crises, the importance of humor in coping with serious topics, and the joys and struggles of gardening as a family activity. Our discussion highlights the unexpected lessons learned from life's challenges and the value of maintaining a light-hearted perspective even in difficult situations. We

68:45

TCND: Our Australian Friend Pushes Back (Church...

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2025/07/28

Hello to our neighbors all around the world!!! We're joined at the virtual table by our Australian friend, Jasmine (Ruigrok) Mollison. She has some valid questions about church business and whether there's a ditch on the other side of the road that we may be headed toward...If you don't have a friend like Jasmine, pray like crazy that God would send you one! You can email the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com. G-day, mate!

65:22

TCND: John's Excommunication and Unstuck Churches...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2025/07/14

Hey, Neighbor!We start with a long excerpt from C.S. Lewis' Prince Caspian. That's called a "cold open," and it's very hip and interesting! (Eventually it will tie into the discussion about bad church leaders and what to do when they're going THE OPPOSITE WAY from Jesus.) Next, John has been kindly asked not to come back to his home church of 35 years. This is necessary for unity! We must all get excited about the mission of bringing in lots of new baby Christians--who will presumably be asked to

52:33

TCND Rise of the Woke Right (Ping Pong Balls)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2025/05/19

Hey, Neighbor! Why do YOU think there's an unopened package of ping pong balls on the McKinney's table? The possibilities are endless, when you think about it...Next: The Peaches decided to unfollow a Prolife Blogger who doesn't talk much about Prolife causes anymore. His new focus is talking about racism. Which begs the question: doesn't he owe some Progressives/Liberals an apology for coming late to this party?Later: How much does a person's opinion change from election season to election season

54:33

TCND: Stupid...or Not-Even-Human? (Accidentally...

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2025/04/28

Oh, dear, we're poised to be misunderstood with this one... First of all, welcome. But not VERY welcome. Then: The concept of Artificial Intelligience has given us some Big Thoughts--linking back to controversial topics that have landed us in trouble before. Are there creatures walking around who LOOK like "humans," but are actually soul-less...and therefore NOT "people?"This question understandably makes Luke very uncomfortable, and we spend most of the episode trying to make him feel better. But

48:10

Riff Session 33 - The Most Ever Paid For A Cheeto

The Comedian Next Door ·

2025/03/07

In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts explore various themes ranging from March celebrations and Shakespearean references to personal anecdotes from high school, the evolution of technology and AI, discussions about comic books and superheroes, and reflections on pop culture and movies. The conversation flows naturally, allowing for a rich exploration of each topic. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of pop culture, from the significance of recent musicals like

51:26

TCND: Men's Retreat and Bad Sermon Illustration (Tiny...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/10/21

We have an important question for you today: when you travel, do you unpack your suitcase and put things in the hotel dresser???And speaking of traveling, the Peaches has a HOT TIP for packing clothes for lots of kids! Then: here's a sermon illustration you probably should NOT use... and an example of the world's worst Humor Sermon. Later: Put on your serious pants, because we have another important question. Can you be a homeschool parent if you think Elon Musk is smart? The internet sounds

48:30

TCND: Lady Looks Like a Dude (Self-Propelled Mower)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/10/14

Welcome to the table, Neighbor.Is there anything more manly than mowing your lawn? Modern gas cans suuuuuuuck. And also--if you have a bald baby girl, just put a bow on her head when you're going out! It will be a courtesy to strangers in public... To contact The Comedian's Family, email nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

63:03

Riff 15 Comedy Conversation

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/10/10

Sound Bites "I made a sound, a pretty girly, feminine sound.""He was clinging to my arm as I tried to get him off.""Hornets are the jerks of the animal world.""There aren't very many cool injuries though, really.""Yeah, or you were trying to like rescue somebody from like, you know, push a car out of the street or something.""I don't ever want to be stung by anything that isn't a murder hornet.""Leaving early at a thing that you enjoy. That's funny.""It's like, spoiler, Dorothy makes it home in The

54:04

TCND: Big News, Compliments, and Looting (Double Toot)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/10/07

The McKinney's have BIG NEWS. (So, here's an obscure quote from an old movie... do you recognize it?) We chat about all the horn-tooting compliments we've received this week. Then: John shares another example of "men can't win" with the Feminists, no matter what they do. Later: You get to hear the advice that John shared with a Highschool-age Peaches YEARS AGO and has been repeated countless times since... Finally: What would you do in a crisis situation? Would you steal? Murder? Eat your loved

48:24

TCND: Tabby's Giant Baby, T-shirt Idea (John Brandit)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/08/19

Tabby's at the table--with her enormous baby. He's even bigger than a baby panda!Next, Luke did a show with Chris Farley's brother, and he unintentionally gave us a GREAT new marketing idea! (How much would YOU pay for a lousy T-shirt???) Later: John reads a piece of sage wisdom... Who cares what your parents think? Defer to your children instead! Join the conversation, Neighbor! Contact the Comedian's family by emailing nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .

48:42

TCND: Man with a Uterus (Shut Up, Conservatives)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/08/05

Hey, Neighbor! John has some things he wants to say--while the Peaches and the Pod Ninja ignore him...Did you hear about the man (or is it a woman?) who failed the gender test in women's boxing? Did you know even CONSERVATIVES are struggling to understand what makes someone a woman? Tune in for this biology-heavy lecture on female hormones, fertility cycles, and--oh yeah--all of our headphones are broken, so listen while we complain about that. Baby Bridger makes himself known a time or two as

48:37

TCND: Sweat and Being Counter-cultural (Pure Molten...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/07/29

John is sweaty. Peaches is sweaty. But the baby doesn't mind...Luke hurt his tongue...twice. And, eventually we get around to talking about being "counter-cultural." Viva la Revolucion! You can email the Comedian's family at Nextdoor@johnbranyan.com.

54:01

TCND: Soccer and Surprise Christian Divorces (Just...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/05/20

Last week, we were jolly and funny. This week: some of us are a little grouchier...and sunburnt...The Peaches' water bottle went missing at the soccer game. And, what's with the lack of "booing" from the Branyan, McKinney, and Farkas section?!?! Where's the loyalty?! Not to mention: John's 4-year-old grandson was being veeeeeery virtuous today. He couldn't help noticing himself. Playing organized sports can help develop a person's character!... but it's not automatic. Then: Luke was surprised to

47:06

TCND: Wandering Conversation (Washing Machines,...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/05/13

Our family spent several hours sharing Big Thoughts after church (before we started recording), so now we're ready to just shoot the breeze... Join us for this lighthearted chat. Why does Luke like spaghetti--but not lasagna? How many clothes can be squeezed into a standard washing machine? John gives an update on his landscaping projects. (Spoiler: John is turning into an old man before our very eyes.) And--hey look--a rabbit in the yard! Should we talk about Richard Dawkins being a "cultural

47:16

TCND: How Childbirth Works (Change Needs Change)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/05/06

Hey, Neighbor! There are babies due to be born in our family over the next few weeks, so we're talking about the birth process! What do "real" contractions feel like? How can we distinguish between "early" labor and "active" labor? Maybe you weren't expecting this conversation, Neighbor, but it sure beats talking about disc golf! Riiiiiiiight? Next: Communication with medical professionals can be challenging... (Here's an example.) Then: Communication as a pastor/speaker can ALSO be

48:59

TCND: Mole-iminator and Actions Speak Louder...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/04/29

It's the season for MOLE HUNTING. If you don't remember The Podcast Ninja's technique, he shares all the gory details again in this episode.Next, John talks about his big plans to avoid yard work... (Psssst, he's going to be sorely disappointed, Neighbor!) Then, Luke tells us the thing that John shared at Church today that felt noteworthy and then he forgot and then remembered again. People's actions will tell you what they really think. It's easy to say, "I am a Christian who believes the Gospel."

48:40

TCND: Leaders Take Initiative (Backpack of Conversation)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2024/03/04

Hi, Neighbor! John and Luke called an "audible" at church last week and switched up the communion prep system. Who's going to be mad about that? (Well, some people might.)If you start taking responsibility and making decisions then you will deal with some pushback. But, overall, you will be a HUGE ASSET to a healthy church (or soccer program). Leaders take initiative! Later: Luke shares his fail-proof system for aspiring conversationalists. If you're wondering, "How does Luke always have something

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