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Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo

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 in society’s coffin? Or is this the moment before we wake up, pull the plug, and rewrite the story — hoping someone remembered to hit record? Either way,

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01:13:48

Day 262 - DeDee Pfeiffer - The Introvert's Extrovert

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/07/29

DeDee Pfeiffer is an accomplished actress and advocate with a dynamic career spanning over three decades. Known for her vibrant personality and versatility, she has captivated audiences in both film and television. DeDee gained widespread recognition for her roles in popular series like "Cybill" and "For Your Love," as well as her recent work in the critically acclaimed drama "Big Sky." Beyond her acting career, DeDee is a passionate advocate for mental health and addiction recovery, drawing from

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Day 261 - Lawrence Gowan - Long Winded Answers From...

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/07/22

Lawrence Gowan is a Canadian musician, vocalist, and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and keyboardist for the rock band Styx. Born on November 22, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland, Gowan moved to Canada with his family at a young age. He began his musical career in the late 1970s, gaining recognition with his solo work in the 1980s, including hits like "A Criminal Mind" and "Moonlight Desires." Gowan joined Styx in 1999, bringing his dynamic stage presence and distinctive voice to the band. Known

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01:10:06

Day 260 - Jay Leno - A Single Focused Person

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/05/30

Jay Leno, a true icon of American comedy, joins me on this episode of Dystopia Tonight! We swap Richard Lewis stories, chat about his start as a comic at Emerson College, his love for cars and motorcycles on "Jay Leno's Garage." comedy legends Robert Klein, George Carlin, Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison, his legendary Rodney Dangerfield story, Cabaret Cards, The Comedy Store and how he ended the strike, building your comedy community and more. Enjoy!

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01:41:41

Day 259 - Shawn Mullins - When The Work Really Starts

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/05/24

On this brand new episode of Dystopia Tonight we have the first-ever podcast appearance of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins!Shawn and I talk about everything from his early days as a young musician, his musical family, early inspirations, creativity, the Americana/Folk music genre, his long term friendship with Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, his Grammy Nom, touring with Glen Phillips of Toad The Wet Sprocket, his collab with Elton John, a surreal and hilarious evening with Mel

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Day 258 - Mama B - A Mothers Day Special

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/05/12

Mama B (Jacq Becker) creates music the whole family can enjoy by melding contemporary production with timeless song craft. Her debut, Imaginology pairs lyrics directly inspired by the crazy things kids say with elegant retro-pop.

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Day 257 - Jimmy Tingle - The Funny Agenda

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/05/09

Jimmy Tingle and I discuss his upcoming one man show, "Humor and Hope for Humanity" at the SoHo Playhouse in NY, the influence of Jackie Mason, Lily Tomlin, Spalding Gray and John Leguizamo, stand-up, Boston Comics, The Ding Ho, Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone, Denis Leary, When Standup Stood Out, Competing with yourself and more! In his newest one person show, comedian and political humorist Jimmy Tingle takes audiences on a very funny and soul-searching journey from his Boston roots as an

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01:09:06

Day 256 - Katie Boyle - Risk Vs Reward

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/04/28

Irish comedian Katie Boyle, now based in NYC, is a rising star in the comedy scene, known for her sharp wit and captivating storytelling. From her debut album hitting #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts to headlining sold-out shows across the US and Ireland, Boyle's comedic prowess knows no bounds. With appearances at prestigious festivals and features in top showcases, she's making waves on and off the stage. Follow her journey as she tours her latest hour, "Terapy," and keeps audiences laughing with her

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01:54:09

Day 255 - Bob Cowsill - "Bonded By Music"

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/02/28

The Cowsills have a rich history woven into the tapestry of music, captivating audiences in the 1960s and early 1970s with their unique blend of pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their infectious tunes, like "The Rain, the Park & Other Things" and "Hair," became anthems of a generation, capturing the spirit of the era with their catchy hooks and uplifting melodies.Bob joins me to talk about their journey from humble beginnings to the heights of stardom which inspired the creation of the iconic

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01:17:05

Day 254 - Robert Smigel - High Quality Means of Escape

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/02/19

Inspiring laughter and thought in equal measure, Robert Smigel is a comedic genius who has left an iconic mark in this history of comedy as an actor, comedian, writer, director, producer and puppeteer, known for his SNL "TV Funhouse" cartoon and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph The Insult Comic Dog. We talk about his new animated film, "Leo," a class pet Iguana voiced by one of his best friends and long time collaborators, Adam Sandler, Bugs Bunny and the art of character driven

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01:05:17

Day 253 - Ivan Decker Gives Himself The Jigglies

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/02/14

Ivan Decker's got a new comedy special out titled, "Popcorn" and he's here to talk about that, life on the road, reality tv, family life, coming up in Canada, bad interviews, old timey headliners, the dreaded algorithm, and more. Enjoy!

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Day 252 - Brendan Hunt - Committing to Every Single...

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/02/06

Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt joins John to talk about his new solo show at the SOHO Playhouse in NY running from Feb 7-10 titled, “The Movement You Need.” The show comically explores his relationship with his departed mother, a fraught kinship that had one area of life-long concord: the music of The Beatles. In this episode we also talk about his time on Ted Lasso as Coach Beard, powerful connections we make with music, meeting your heroes and embarrassing stories that go with it, comedic confidence and

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01:03:27

Day 251 - Eating Viruses for Breakfast with Dom Irrera

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/01/22

legendary comedian and actor Dom Irrera joins me after his final show at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. We discuss his retirement from touring due to his parkinsons diagnosis, his early days touring with Cher, how comedy has evolved today, Bill Burr, Joe Rogan, Eddie Murphy, Carson, Seinfeld, the Pandemic, his parents divorce, his teaching days, Hey Arnold, and more. Enjoy!

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Day 250 - Unmasking The Ongoing Threat w/ Alan...

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2024/01/06

The much-anticipated second issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel is now available, offering a deeper and more complex exploration of a world where the January 6th insurrection was successful. Harvard Law School Professor Alan Jenkins and New York Times bestselling author Gan Golan, alongside veteran comic book artist Will Rosado, continue their provocative narrative under the auspices of the Western States Center. We cover the anniversary of 1/6 insurrection, going over the new details presented to us,

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01:01:49

Day 249 - 3 Notes In A Hat with William Goldstein

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2023/12/15

Had a fascinating conversation with William Goldstein. an American composer, recording artist, arts philosopher and improvisational pianist. We talk about his trajectory as a musician, the slow reveal behind his gift for improvisational composition, touring, movie scores, producing, speaking the language of music, fall back plans, great teachers, and more. Enjoy!

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Day 248 - Out Of My Mind with Charles Fleischer

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2023/12/05

The legendary comedian, actor is now an author! We discuss his incredible new book, Out Of My Mind, his writing process, creating characters, his inspirations, comedy, the art of writing scientifically, and of course we go on some lovely tangents brought that can only happen when you're talking to Charles Fleischer. Enjoy!

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Day 247 - A Love Letter To Friends with Shelley Herman

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2023/12/05

Author of "My Peacock Tale: Secrets Of An NBC Page," Shelley Herman is an Emmy-nominated writer whose career began as an NBC Page in Burbank, CA. We discuss her writing process, her time as an NBC Page, the friends she made a long away, some scandals, sex, how the business has changed, her trajectory into television writing, and who we've both admired and come to know and love in show business. enjoy! Her Book:

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Day 246 - Everything Is Sublime with Ed Begley Jr.

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2023/11/20

Just some oversharing with the beloved Author, Activist, And Actor Ed Begley Jr. who returned to Dystopia Tonight to talk about his phenomenal new book “To The Temple Of Tranquility and Step On It!” We discussed the book, the influence of Alan Watts, His Parkinson’s diagnosis, his time as a standup, his parents, his close friendship with Harry Dean Stanton and life in general. Enjoy! Ed's Book: https://begleyliving.com/to-the-temple-of-tranquility-and-step-on-it/

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Day 245 - Offering Some Balance with Ed Byrne

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2023/11/03

Ed Byrne, the Dublin-born comedy maverick, who has spent decades unleashing his razor-sharp humor, fearless self-deprecation, and an electrifying energy is back in New York at the So Ho Playhouse from November 4th-6th and the 8th-12th. His comedy specials, unconventional insights, and TV appearances have cemented his status as a comedic renegade. Every performance comes with his signature badge of audacity, shatteing norms, proving that laughter is the ultimate rebellion, keeping the comedic riffs

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Day 244 - Spooky Never Dies with LVCRFT

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2023/10/05

The Spooky Season Has Officially Begun as LVCRFT Unveils V & Dominates the your Halloween Playlists with DeepKutz and Norman Cates joining me on @dystopiatonight! From Shaqtoberfest’s Block Party Stage to their haunting track in Chucky’s TV trailers, brace for a spine-chilling Fall filled with live spectacles and gripping tales! The brainchild of spooky pop aficionados, LVCRFT, renowned for delivering hook-filled ghoulish hits that resonate year-round, has announced the release of their

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Day 243 - Richie Furay - Pouring Music Into Life

Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo ·

2023/09/26

Richie Furay, founder of Buffalo Springfield, a band that shaped an era, stands as a pillar in rock history. His legacy as a singer, songwriter, and all-around music legend, from the iconic “For What It’s Worth” to his solo work, continues to inspire new generations to this day. Enjoy this one guys it's filled with some incredible stories from Richie and everything he's been working on currently with his new documentary.

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