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Ruse"s personal podcast filled with semi-professional ponderance

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03:01:49

CHRIS JONES - Professional Hypnotist (As Seen on AGT!)

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2025/08/18

Chris Jones is a dad, husband, ultra marathoner, & professional hypnotist based in Chicago, IL 💯 You might know him from his legendary appearance on America's Got Talent, where he hypnotized the one and only HOWIE MANDEL. Not only this, but he's worked with the likes of John Cena, Steve-O, Steve Harvey, Gabriel Iglesias, & more! In this episode, we discuss Chris's viral appearance on America's Got Talent, the prevalence of hypnotherapy, the challenges of performing hypnosis

04:34:48

'EMILY OGLE' - No One Cares, Do What You Love

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2025/08/17

Emily Ogle is a standup comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 😂 Sometimes, you'll meet people and see that they have "it". Things come naturally to them and they don't need to unnecessarily embellish or entertain. They simply utilize their natural charisma & energy and channel that into an artform. Emily is one of those people. I would recommend her work to anyone looking for a fresh face in the comedy world. 💯In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of alcohol, why

03:06:13

KRISTOPHER BARSANTI - Lie in Jokes, Not in Life

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2025/08/17

Kristopher Barsanti is a standup comedian, podcaster, and content creator based in Chicago! 💯 His award-winning DnD podcast, 'Roll Gay Role Play', has just concluded! But don't you worry. The follow-up, 'The Lavender Dungeon' is releasing now. Catch the latest episodes wherever you stream!In this episode, we discuss the origins of 'Role Gay Role Play', how Kris went viral on TikTok by accident, what separates a healthy disagreement from a toxic one, the problem with

02:16:39

MARLON HUE - Art is Business

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2025/08/07

Marlon Hue is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago! 💯 His latest production, 'Variants', is a comedy variety show aiming to reintroduce something truly new yet familiar to the comedy scene. The variety between us is empowering. Embrace it. 💪 In this episode, we discuss why art and business ultimately shouldn't be separated, the inspiration behind 'Variants Network', how a theatre background gave Marlon a rough start in standup, balancing a creative life with an

01:48:06

MATT BOH - One Good Moment

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2025/08/07

Matt Boh is a comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! His latest show, 'Double Booked', was a MASSIVE success. Stay tuned for the next one. It's right around the corner. 💯 In this episode, we discuss what Jojo Siwa says about society, why Matt avoids listening to modern comedy, the inspiration behind creating 'Double Booked', our most regretful YouTube creations, and much more! 🔥

02:39:33

JOSH WEITZEL - The Harsh Realities of Filmmaking in 2025

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2025/08/07

Josh Weitzel is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! He is one of the founding fathers of Kino Crew Productions, the masterminds who orchestrated the iconic 'Gobblehead' series! Their upcoming film 'LOADS', is coming soon to a screen near you. Before this podcast was recorded, Ruse was blessed with a PRIVATE SCREENING of the film. I can safely assure you it is unlike anything you've ever seen. 💯 In this episode, we discuss why building a group of collaborators is essential for any

02:37:52

MEHDI AMANI - The Universe Will Pay You Back

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2025/07/29

Mehdi Amani is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the benefits of seriously visualizing your success, why teachers are micro-politicians, how 2 AM sleepy comedy sets can be the best comedy sets, the value in knowing when to quit & picking your battles, why playing the long-game will always pay off, and much more! 🔥

01:57:36

DAN CASS - Comedy is Like a Toilet

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2025/07/28

Dan Cass is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago! 💯 You might recognize him from Zanies, Laugh Factory, Don't Tell Comedy, etc. His latest special, 'Drama Boi', is OUT NOW in it's entirety on YouTube. 🤯 He produces THREE shows at the moment. These are: 'What Could Go Wrong?' at The Laugh Factory Chicago, 'Lowkey Funny', also at The Laugh Factory Chicago, & 'The Love Below Comedy Show' at Beermiscuous in Lakeview. Catch one of these

00:37:09

KEVIN KELLAM - Radio Killed The Comedy Star

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2025/07/28

Kevin Kellam is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 Catch him filming his special 'KEVIN & HELL' live at Lincoln Hall on August 9th, 9 PM 🤯 It will be HISTORIC. It will be BIBLICAL. It will be KEVIN. In this episode, we discuss the radical shift in cultural views on cigarettes, how the craft of radio is different than the craft of comedy, how Kevin has been preparing for his upcoming special taping, the difficulties of pursuing multiple career paths simultaneously, and much

02:08:58

NICK EMEKA - The Art of Tension

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2025/07/25

Nick Emeka is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 You might recognize him from Roast Battle Chicago, Laugh Factory, Zanies, One Liner Madness, etc. 😉 In this episode, we discuss Ruse's life expectancy, how a tragic accident helped Nick to find standup comedy, what you can learn from hanging out with old people, the art of creating tension, why overalls are the greatest form of apparel known to man, and much more! 🔥

01:04:13

MELVIN STEWART - Failing Upwards Forever

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2025/07/25

Melvin Stewart is a comedian & producer based in Chicago! Catch his latest production, 'Big Black Comedy Show', MONTHLY at the Den Theatre 💯 In this episode, we discuss comedy's online hate-watch communities, why Melvin doesn't connect with Norm Macdonald, the value of performance credits when approaching venues/performers, how Josh Johnson paved his own way in the comedy world, why great stand-up is deeper than simply being funny, and much more! 🔥

01:02:11

SHAWNY NEUBECKER - Changing The World

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2025/07/25

Shawny Neubecker is a photographer & b-girl based in Flint, MI! All of her photography work can be found under the alias 'Truheartphoto'! 💯 In this episode, we discuss how the upcoming foundational moments of our lives are always right around the corner, how dreams grow and change over time, the pros and cons of alcohol consumption, what it means to change the world, how therapy comes in countless shapes and forms, and much more! 🔥

01:38:14

CLAIRE SUNDBYE - The Dog Bed Chronicles Begin

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2025/07/25

Claire Sundbye is a comedian based in Chicago! 💖 You can catch her WEEKLY at the Laugh Factory hosting 'Fresh Faces' 💯 In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of sleeping in a dog bed, how to make a living off of comedy, what comes with being a female comedian, the elusive metahumor of Gen Z, how Roast Battle can give you brand new insecurities, what it was like filming with 'Subway Takes', and much more! 🔥

01:59:15

CHASE RICHARD - If Dogs Could Riff

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2025/07/25

Chase Richard is a comedian based in Chicago! 💯He's also the cofounder of Dog Comic Productions, a Michigan-based comedy collective designed to bring you dawgiest of dawgs. 🐶 Catch Ruse Radio's FIRST-EVER prank call segment about 45 mins into the episode 🤣 In this episode, we discuss the rise of nerds in pop culture, why we miss the PS2 era, what makes a good prank call, why Kill Tony isn't always a great platform for comics, the irony of Chase's 'Get Back to Work' tattoo,

02:41:21

OLZHASBEK ZHAKENOV - From Kazakhstan to Chicago

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2025/07/25

Olzhasbek Zhakenov is a comedian from Kazakhstan! 💯 This is his first-ever long-form conversation in English! He could have fooled me. Olzhasbek returned home shortly after filming this episode but plans on coming back to America sometime next year! Keep an eye out for your favorite Kazakh. 💪 In this episode, we discuss what it was like coming to America, whether SNL has lost influence, the limitations of Chicago's comedy scene, why one-on-one podcasting is best, what makes performing so

02:55:24

MANNY PETTY - Post-Pride Popper Paradise

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2025/07/25

Manny Petty is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! You might recognize him from his multiple appearances on WGN TV. Or maybe you've seen him headlining at Zanies and Laugh Factory. Or maybe you've heard of his hit song 'Let's Get Fat Together'. Or maybe you caught him at the salon. 💅 His latest comedy special 'The Pink Man Cave' (filmed at the Comedy Bar) is OUT NOW! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss Manny's musical origins, how to properly deal with hecklers, why he

01:30:52

JOE KILGALLON - Reality is a Mirror

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2025/07/17

Joe Kilgallon is a comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! You can hear him on the 'Let's Get Dumb Podcast' wherever you listen. 🎧 You can also catch his latest comedy special, 'Life and Death', now on Youtube! 💯 In this episode, we discuss why Costco is king, the pros and cons of therapy, why comedy is such a long-game (& what to do in the meantime), how those around us mirror our behaviors, why you can't take advice from just anyone, and much more! 🔥

01:18:03

TITO - Has Science Gone Too Far?

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2025/07/11

Tito is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! You might recognize him from Roast Battle Chicago, CYSK, Laugh Factory Chicago, etc! He also runs the 'Word of Mouth' open mic at O'Donnell's Pub 💯 In this episode, we discuss the future of AI (& why most people don't understand what's coming), what aliens could actually be, the gatekeepers of academia, whether the pyramids were an ancient energy source, why America (despite all of it's flaws) is still the number 1 place to

01:41:45

JAMIE SHRINER - The Opposite of Addiction

Ruse Radio ·

2025/07/11

Jamie Shriner is a comedian, musician, & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 She was named Best of the Fest at Big Pine Comedy Festival and Laughs After Dark Comedy Festival! 😂 You can catch her amazingly relatable music comedy ASAP as she is a regular feature at Zanies and Laugh Factory Chicago. She's even a former Features Contributor for The Onion 🤯 Her debut comedy special, Corn Baby, is available to stream on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, and more. 🌽 In this episode, we discuss

01:20:09

'EMMA DALENBERG' - Ball is Life

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2025/06/30

Emma Dalenberg is an internationally-touring stand-up comic based in New York City! 💯 She is also in the process of becoming a clown! 🤡 BALL IS LIFE 🏀 In this episode, we discuss how being deported from Germany changed her life, what it was like to write a musical ('The Woke Woke West'), the art of clowning, why Emma left a 12-year-long basketball career, how quickly a child could be corrupted by comedy open mics, whether Ruse should get a low-taper fade, and much more! 🔥

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