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Ruse"s personal podcast filled with semi-professional ponderance

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00:55:34

'NEERAJ SRINIVASAN' - Monkeys Steal Mangoes

Ruse Radio ·

2025/06/30

Neeraj Srinivasan is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! 👀 Also, as this episode airs today, he is currently on the tail end of his Portland homecoming tour 💯 In this episode, we discuss whether we will be performing stand-up comedy for OnlyFans, what it was like for Neeraj to move to America during the Summer before 9/11, how 'Superbad' would be done differently today, the difference in lifestyle between America & India, and much more! 🔥

03:16:35

'ZACH ALBERS' - Certified Genius

Ruse Radio ·

2025/06/29

Zach Albers is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! He's, without a doubt, one of the funniest people I've met during my time in the Chicago comedy scene. You can catch him headlining at Laugh Factory, Zanies, and all of Chicago's other premiere comedy venues 💯 In this episode, we discuss Zach's upcoming podcast ('The Incubator' w/ Jason Melton), what it was like selling his home in Savannah and moving to Chicago, why he prefers food that's been sitting on the stove for 2 days straight, how we feel

02:47:39

'MIKE MAZZELLA' - An Improv Mentality

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2025/06/27

Mike Mazzella is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch him at SWIPED, a comedic heist show, taking place on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM @ Judy's Beat Lounge 💰 In this episode, we discuss Mike's traumatizing encounter with Bob Odenkirk, how we feel about renaissance fairs, why comedians would make the best (and worst) politicians, how improv + freestyle rap + zen philosophy are all connected, and much more! 🔥 Stick around until the end for a LEGENDARY freestyle session 🔥

02:06:45

'MARCUS SHAKES' - Talking to Strangers

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2025/06/16

Marcus Shakes is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois 💯 This was a fun one! Sometimes, people remind you things happen for a reason. This was one of those times. ☯ In this episode, we discuss the ripple effect of being yourself, the landscape of modern gaming, how close society is to the dystopian novels of the past, why you should talk to strangers, how to become a self-fulfilling prophecy, and much more! 🔥

02:23:28

'RACHEL MARSH' - Don't Be Funny

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2025/06/14

Rachel Marsh is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! Do yourself a favor and stop by her open mic at the Store on Saturdays (4 PM) and try out some new material 💯 In this episode, we discuss the difficulties of writing comedy films, why improv doesn't translate onscreen, how blogging is a thankless exercise, the zombification of The Walking Dead, our mutual love for Power Hour Open Mic, and much more! 🔥

03:43:35

'TIM PEREZ' - Guerrilla Taco Summer

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2025/06/13

Tim Perez is a comedian and hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He's also the mastermind behind Guerilla Taco Party, a DIY HQ for the rawest performers Chicago has to offer 💯 In this episode, we discuss our experiences at the latest Guerilla Taco Party live events, why this year's WrestleMania was perfect, the time Tim met Mick Foley, where Jimmy Fallon falls short, our predictions for Shrek 5, and so much more! 🔥

02:10:29

'LEVI STRESS' - The Brink of Insanity

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2025/06/13

Levi Stress is a hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He is part of multiple groups, one of which being the ever-so lyrical SANDS OF THE HOUR. Not only this, but his solo project, 'Brink of Insanity', is available on all streaming services now! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the genesis of his latest project 'Brink of Insanity', our opinions on WWE's current product (this episode was filmed on WrestleMania weekend!), finding a way to blend old-school & new school hip-hop,

01:28:23

'MARCOS CIRINO' - The Snowball Effect

Ruse Radio ·

2025/06/13

Marcos Cirino is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, IL! Catch latest show, 'Wow, You're Actually Funny!' monthly at Surge Billiards. 💯 In this episode, we discuss the snowball effect of Marcos producing his first-ever comedy showcase, what it was like to return to Amsterdam after his hiatus, why you should strive to have a difficult year, whether consistency or talent is more important for success, owning your stage time (regardless of where you fall in a lineup), and much

02:28:54

'DONOVAN STRONG-O'DONNELL' - The Making of 'BE FUNNY'

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2025/06/09

Donovan Strong-O'Donnell is a comedian & filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! His latest film, 'Be Funny', is coming soon to a film festival near you💯 In this episode, we discuss what it's like to direct a film on a small budget with a limited crew, why he was doing standup comedy from the back of a pickup truck, how Chicago's Wrigleyville has changed for the worse, the sad reality of shelved fims, how '8 Mile' & French New Wave inspired 'Be Funny', and much

02:04:53

'DANA NORRIS' - An Act of Faith

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2025/05/19

Dana Norris is a comedian, musical theater writer, and showrunner working in Chicago, Illinois! Her latest creation, 'Act of Faith', can be seen on Tubi, Prime Video, Roku, & more 💯 the show is a musical comedy mystery drama romance mockumentary series. Fun for the whole family 😉 In this episode, we discuss how 'Act of Faith' came into existence, the difference between passions and hobbies, the inner workings of writing a musical, what we can learn from boomers, the impossible

01:51:04

'AARON CHASE' - Success Isn't Pretty

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2025/05/19

Aaron Chase is a comedian & podcaster working in Chicago, IL! His podcast, 'Join The Journey', focuses on allowing the viewer to be a part of the come-up 💯 It's Ruse-certified realness. Aaron is naturally an inquisitive soul and that type of curiosity leads to uncharted territory 🙌 In this episode, we discuss the balancing act of success, how people try to 'skip steps' in the development process, whether the social media era is ultimately good or bad for creativity, the

02:31:39

'JIM BALDERSTON' - Premature Pride Parade

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/16

Jim Balderston is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, 'Comedy You Deserve', twice a month at the Den Theatre! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the origins of 'Comedy You Deserve', the Impractical Jokers controversy, whether or not Kanye West is a supervillain, the pros and cons of kidnapping, whether Neanderthal DNA makes one more or less attractive, the difference between a quality cruise ship and one designed for trailer trash, and

02:53:49

'TIM BRENNAN' - When Anomalies Collide

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/16

Tim Brennan is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, 'Laugh It Off', at the Other Side Sober Bar in Crystal Lake, IL, once a month! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the evolution of 'Laugh It Off', our mutual obsession with professional wrestling, the overpriced 'Breakfast Club' meet-and-greet, why algorithms aren't worth paying attention to, how it feels to own a cat, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always

02:07:50

'MARK KRIKORIAN' - Your Time Will Come

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/16

Mark Krikorian is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss how to build trust onstage, the art of comedy rap, what dogs might sound like if they could talk, how curiousity guides comedy, the brilliance of 'Kenny VS. Spenny', and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖

03:08:23

'DIMITRI VENICE' - Rediscovering Joy

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/15

Dimitri Venice is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss our feelings on the meat industry, why comedians need to be funny to themselves first, escaping isolation & reconnecting with the world, what to do if you actually want to change someone's mind, Dimitri's tuna casserole incident, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖

02:53:36

'ALEX PEREZ' - Make Bad Movies Good Again

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/15

Alex Perez 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 in production now. 💯 In this episode, we discuss the origins of Kino Crew Productions, what the true challenges of indie filmmaking are, our opinions on the superhero/video game movie trends, the difficulties of maintaining commercial/creative balance in Hollywood screenwriting,

03:25:10

'MILO MACK' - It'll Build You or Break You

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/15

Milo Mack is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! He is the co-producer of 'Comedy in River North', an open mic taking place at 9PM on Wednesday's at Miki's Park! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the legitimacy of Hellen Keller, the story of how 'Comedy in River North' began, the whereabouts of Tupac, why people love Femi, balancing independence and codependence in long-term relationships, and much more! 🔥 Stick around for a SURPRISE CAMEO from Marcos Cirino!!!! 🤯🤯🤯 As

02:41:42

'ALEX ROUMBOS' - Commit to the Bit

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/15

Alex Roumbos is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! Have him come through and help produce your upcoming event! He's a helping hand and a forward-thinker. We could use some more of those in this world. 💯 In this episode, we discuss the time Alex shadowboxed with Luis J. Gomez, how his origins in radio led him to where he is today, the power of turning a comedy set into a cohesive story, learning to let go of our biases, what we love about Power Hour (Chicago's longest-running comedy open

03:53:38

'NEEKY DARKO' - Cancel Culture is Dead

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/15

Neeky Darko is a hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. Join us for 4 hours of madness on the latest installment of Ruse Radio 💯 In this episode, we discuss the creative limitations of freestyling VS. songwriting, the problem with artists having unrealistic expectations of showrunners, the dangers of shallow edginess, why Slim Shady was so brilliant (& how it inspired his alter ego Krashout Karl), the importance of writing new music every day, our shared desire to take hip-hop back into

02:42:09

'LAZ PATILLO' - Building a Community

Ruse Radio ·

2025/05/15

Laz Patillo is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. He is the founder of Deep End, a force bringing you comedy, film, music, & live events! The main focus is to provide a platform for genuine talent and to build a community in the process 💪 Be on the lookout for their next outing, coming soon to a venue near you., 💯In this episode, we discuss the origins of Deep End, why cucumbers are the best vegetable, Laz's role in the cult classic 'Coconut Cruise', our

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