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Check Your Brain

Tony Mazur is a radio personality and stand-up comedian who has a diverse array of interests and hobbies, from old Hollywood and TV shows to sports, to contemporary pop culture and politics. Not every podcast is for everyone, but if you enjoy comedy, old Hollywood, and baseball, this is your weekly one-stop shop.

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52:56

Steve Stoliar - Groucho‘s Raised Eyebrows

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2022/01/05

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet one of your childhood heroes? How about getting the chance to work with said hero? Steve Stoliar had that chance, as he worked as an assistant to the legendary Groucho Marx from 1974 to 1977. Steve and Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur talked about those final years working with Groucho, which are documented in his book, Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho's House. Steve also shared his favorite Marx Brothers films in order, to which he (and most other

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59:16

2021 in Pop Culture, Celebrity Deaths Part 2

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2021/12/29

Bob Ethington is a recently-retired pop culture expert from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, and in part two of this podcast, he and Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur go over more celebrity deaths from 2021. This included a long discussion on the passing of their shared favorite comedian Norm Macdonald, three cogs in the Mary Tyler Moore Show, Charles Grodin, Hal Holbrook, and Dustin Diamond, with whom Tony worked many comedy shows with. Follow Tony on his various social media

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56:18

2021 in Pop Culture, Celebrity Deaths Part 1

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2021/12/22

Bob Ethington is a recently-retired pop culture expert from the Akron-Summit County Public Library, and in part one of this podcast, he and Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur go over the changes in how the public views entertainment. They also talked about the biggest celebrity deaths in 2021 in the worlds of music, broadcasting, and sports. Some of those names include Charlie Watts, Michael Nesmith, Phil Spector, Larry King, Rush Limbaugh, Hank Aaron, and Demaryius Thomas. Follow Tony on his various

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01:05:40

Dave Thomas - From Jimmy Leighton to Bob Hope

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2021/12/15

Dave Thomas has spent the last five decades in the entertainment industry, first gracing the stage with Godspell and Second City to becoming a writer and featured player on SCTV. His stardom "took off" after being paired with Rick Moranis in the Great White North sketches, leading to albums, a movie, and even a statue. Dave has continued writing over the years on television, and has now made his way into the world of sci-fi with a new multiverse thriller, The Many Lives of Jimmy Leighton

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01:10:23

Rick Morris - The Very Good Hall of Fame

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2021/12/08

If you listened to the Dave Parker podcast, FantasyDraftHelp.com's Rick Morris and Tony Mazur went over the best players who are not in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Conversely, on this show, they discussed who should have their plaques removed from Cooperstown. Follow Tony on his various social media platforms: Twitter - @TonyMazur Instagram - @tmaze25 Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $5 a month gets you bonus content, extra podcasts, and early access to guests. Visit

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01:10:30

Dave Parker - The Cobra

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2021/12/01

Dave Parker made seven all-star teams, picked up three Gold Gloves, won two batting titles and two World Series, and took home the 1978 MVP award. So why is the Cobra not in the Baseball Hall of Fame? He penned an autobiography called The Cobra, and he talked to Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur about his storied career. As an added bonus, Rick Morris from FantasyDraftHelp.com joined the podcast to go over a list of the best players not in the Hall of Fame, just like Dave Parker. Follow Tony on his

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01:14:11

Matt Rosenberg - What‘s Next, Chicago?

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2021/11/24

Matt Rosenberg is a former cab driver-turned-writer, and he is the author of the book What Next, Chicago? Notes of a Pissed-Off Native Son. He chats with Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur about the downfall of the Windy City, from the politics to pop culture, from the failing courts to the school systems. Matt's book can be purchased here. Follow Tony on his various social media platforms: Twitter & GETTR - @TonyMazur Instagram - @tmaze25 Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $5 a month

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01:22:33

Rittenhouse Verdict & Media Malfeasance with Steve...

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2021/11/22

Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty in the Kenosha shootings from August 2020. The corporate press got much of, if not all, of the story wrong from the beginning, causing a cognitive dissonance to erupt in the public square. Many have compared this case to Nicholas Sandmann and Covington Catholic, in that what was first reported was entirely inaccurate, and the Sandmann family sought payment for defamation. First, Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur shares his thoughts on the verdict and the response,

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01:18:25

Adam Nutter - Just Masking Questions

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2021/11/17

Adam Nutter is a comedian and podcaster, host of The Porcupine and Cult of Us podcasts. He joined Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur for a spirited discussion on the Libertarian Party being controlled opposition, the Covid insanity, and the loss of freedoms by the day. Follow Tony on his various social media platforms: Twitter - @TonyMazur Instagram - @tmaze25 Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $5 a month gets you bonus content, extra podcasts, and early access to guests. Visit

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47:04

Peter Navarro & J.D.Vance - In Trump Time

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2021/11/10

Peter Navarro is an economist, author, and former senior White House official during the Trump Administration, and he has a new book out called In Trump Time: A Journal of America's Plague Year. In it, he documents in real time the moments that led up to the COVID-19 pandemic, which include his first meeting with Dr. Anthony Fauci, which turned sour in a hurry. In Trump Time is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Trump-Time-Journal-Americas-Plague/dp/1737478501 J.D. Vance

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01:15:13

Shawn Boyd - Read the Room

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2021/11/03

Shawn Boyd is a comedian, actor, and podcaster, and each year he puts together a Suicide Prevention Fundraiser at the Funny Stop Comedy Club in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on Monday November 8th. Shawn and Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur talk about what led to him starting this benefit, how trauma and tragedy can turn into dark comedy, the Dave Chappelle controversy, and how comedy is being policed by special interest groups. Follow Tony on his various social media platforms: Twitter -

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39:34

Cathy Rudolph - A Paul Lynde Love Story

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2021/10/27

As a teenager, Cathy Rudolph adored Paul Lynde, from his appearances on sitcoms like Bewitched to his "center square" hijinks on Hollywood Squares. But for as silly as he was, Paul had demons, and they came out when he would drink. He also struggled with his sexuality in the more taboo days of the 1970s, and had a sad ending to his life in 1982. In those final few years, Cathy got to know Paul a little bit, and she documented that relationship in her book, Paul Lynde: A Biography. Her and Check

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37:37

Jake Fischer - The Era of NBA Tanking

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2021/10/20

Tanking is not a new trend in pro sports, but it certainly has seen it happen in waves. From the "Trust the Process" 76ers to the race for Zion Williamson, the NBA has seen their sharing of teams tanking for draft spots in the last decade. Jake Fischer is a writer for Bleacher Report, and he is the author of Built to Lose: How the NBA's Tanking Era Changed the League Forever. He joined Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur to look at which teams tanked "properly" and which ones did not, and the

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37:34

Amity Shlaes - Keep It Cool With Coolidge

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2021/10/13

How much do you know about the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge? Unless you're a history buff or lean conservative, probably not much. But there is some great literature out about his impact on the country during the prosperous and "roaring" 1920s. Amity Shlaes is on the board of trustees with the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, and in 2013, she authored the book Coolidge, a comprehensive look at his life and career. She joined Tony Mazur on the Check Your Brain

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01:03:34

Joe Raiola - Going Completely MAD

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2021/10/06

Joe Raiola is a comedy writer and satirist, producer of an Annual John Lennon Tribute, and standup comic. He is probably most known for his work in Mad Magazine's editorial department, where he spent 33 years with the magazine, eventually becoming senior editor. Joe joined Tony Mazur and the Check Your Brain podcast to reminisce over his Mad tenure, his relationship with founder Bill Gaines, the Mad trips, and the transition periods after Gaines's death in 1992 and the eventual move from

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36:31

Scott McEwen - Hell Week & Beyond

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2021/09/29

Do you have what it takes to become a Navy SEAL? Not many do. In fact, very, very few possess not only the physical makeup of a SEAL, but the mental aspect, as well. Scott McEwen helped co-write the #1 New York Times Best Selling book American Sniper with Chris Kyle, and he is out with a new book called Hell Week & Beyond: The Making of a Navy SEAL. Scott and Tony Mazur from the Check Your Brain podcast talk about the book and what all goes into becoming a SEAL, and how Hell Week is the

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01:12:01

Ryan Lang - Phishin‘ For Sobriety

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2021/09/22

Ryan Lang is a radio news anchor in Akron, Ohio, and he just recently celebrated two years of sobriety. He's also a new father, a fiancee, and a die-hard fan of the band Phish. Ryan chatted with Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur about his long-time struggles with alcohol, dating back to high school when he lost his mother to breast cancer. He takes the "one day at a time" approach when it comes to remaining sober. Follow Tony on his various social media platforms: Twitter -

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46:44

Steve Oldfield - Rush to Judgment

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2021/09/15

Nick Sandmann and the Covington Catholic students saw their lives change forever in January 2019 when images of them "smirking" at a Native American Vietnam War veteran went viral, even though there was much, much more to the story. The mainstream media, celebrities, politicians, and other verified people jumped on this story, accusing the students of racism. Steve Oldfield is the director of Rush to Judgment, and he joined Tony Mazur on the Check Your Brain podcast to talk about how those

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30:26

Bassem Youssef - From Egypt With Love

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2021/09/08

Bassem Youssef may not be a household name in the United States, but in Egypt, he was the biggest thing since Ful Medames. A Daily Show-like figure, Youssef used satire to question the authoritarian government in Egypt and was arrested during the period of strife for his comedy. He chatted with Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur about how the Middle East and the West deal with political and social satire, his show that attracted 30 million viewers, and his move to America and touring the country with his

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01:27:16

Jim Colucci - Golden Girls Forever

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2021/09/01

With all of the streaming options available in 2021, why do many still spend their Sundays watching The Golden Girls on basic cable? What is it about this show that ended nearly 30 years ago where people of all ages, races, and sexualities come together and still laugh? Jim Colucci is a writer and author, and back in 2016, he penned a book called Golden Girls Forever, a comprehensive look at the wildly popular program. He interviewed not only Bea Arthur, Betty White, and Rue McLanahan, but the

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