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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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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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01:06:56

Sarah Braasch - Victim of Confirmation Bias

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2021/08/25

Yale Law PhD candidate Sarah Braasch led a fairly interesting life prior to May 2018, but her world turned upside down when she called the non-emergency police on someone sleeping in a common area without a card key, which means he did not live in that dormitory. This turned into a massive scandal at Yale, and Sarah was labeled a racist for calling the cops over the crime of "napping while black." Due to the immense blowback, which has been extremely trying on her fragile mental state, she

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35:59

Aaron Berg - Uncancellable

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2021/08/18

Aaron Berg is a comedian, actor, and one half of the duo that makes up In Hot Water, which is heard Monday-Thursday afternoons on Compound Media. Aaron is bringing his co-host Geno Bisconte, as well as his Compound co-workers Pat Dixon, Bobby Tamburro, Larry Beyah, and of course Anthony Cumia to the Funny Stop in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 19-21. Comedians of the Compound also has dates in Las Vegas, Poughkeepsie, and Lakewood, New Jersey. Aaron also co-hosts a Patreon called Gum

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Paul Viollis - Safeguarding America

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2021/08/11

No matter what some major-city mayors may say, crime rates are rising rapidly. Everything from petty crime to homicide numbers have been going up the last few years, and why is that? Paul Viollis may have some answers. He heads up Viollis Group International after spending several decades in law enforcement. He talked to Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur about how far departments have ventured since "broken windows policing," the rise in the petty crimes and what can be done, the dangers of Antifa

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01:09:33

Don Jamieson - That Metal Dude

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2021/08/04

Don Jamieson is a nationally-touring comedian and host of That Jamiseon Show, which airs Tuesdays on Compound Media. Check Your Brian's Tony Mazur talks to Don about a variety of things, from how the pandemic and closing of comedy clubs slightly altered his material, how they first met, opening for Andrew Dice Clay, performing at rock festivals, terrible comedy gigs, and some great Otto & George stories. Don's album, Denim & Laughter, is still available. His discography is up for sale on

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01:05:59

Tom Leopold - Faith, Family & Funny Business

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2021/07/28

Tom Leopold has been a major name in the comedy industry the last half century, even though most of his work was behind the scenes in the writer's room. From the National Lampoon Radio Hour to writing for Cheers and Seinfeld, Tom has worked with and befriended everyone from Steve Allen to Chevy Chase, Harry Shearer to Jonathan Katz, Paul Shaffer to Gilbert Gottfried. The list goes on and on. Tom talks to Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur about a various number of comedic subjects, from writing a

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37:25

J.D. Vance - From 'Hillbilly' to Senate Candidate

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2021/07/21

J.D. Vance joined the national conversation in 2016 with his book, Hillbilly Elegy, which chronicled his small-town life in Middletown, Ohio. He eventually joined the Marines, went to Yale Law, and became a venture capitalist. After all these years, he has returned to Ohio and is now running for Rob Portman's seat in the senate. He chatted with Tony Mazur about life in a small town, how his portrayal in the media changed from 2016 till now, the low jobs and high opioid rates, and his thoughts

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48:06

Michele Traina - Divorce Diaries

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2021/07/14

Michele Traina is an actor and comedian who rather than sulk after a divorce with her ex-husband, turned it into a one-woman show. She joined Tony Mazur and the Check Your Brian podcast to talk about her process in doing a deeply personal stage show about her life, how the pandemic may have changed her style and material, and the world of dating in the present day. Michele is very active on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and even LinkedIn, and her website is

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58:12

Brad Balukjian - Wax Pack

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2021/07/07

For several decades, baseball cards were a key staple in a young man's life. Some cherished their Henry Aaron rookie cards and kept them in mint condition, while others clipped their Mario Mendoza card onto his bicycle's spokes. Author and science professor Brad Balukjian took his obsession a step further: he snagged a wax pack of baseball cards, chewed (and promptly spit out) the bubblegum, and went on an 11,000+ mile journey to track down the players in this particular stack from 1986. Check

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