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Ruse"s personal podcast filled with semi-professional ponderance

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02:41:42

'ALEX ROUMBOS' - Commit to the Bit

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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

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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

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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

02:23:23

'NICKY B' - Creating a Soul Tunnel

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2025/05/07

Nicky B is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, TALKYOSHXT, once a month and have yourself a glorious evening! 💯In this episode, we discuss our feelings on Jake & Logan Paul, which Clinton was the first black president, what went wrong with the Fast & Furious movies, what it's like to watch 'American Beauty' in 2025 (shoutout Kevin Spacey), the extreme importance of facing resistance consistently, and much more

02:12:57

'RYAN RAYMOND' - Pure Vibes Only

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2025/05/07

Ryan Raymond is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯In this episode, we discuss Ryan's 'Kaufman' phase (& how Mike Dwyer helped him escape it), why he left Logan Square, how to catch your ideas, why it's important to throw spaghetti at the wall, the brilliance of Bray Wyatt & John Cena, our love for Power Hour, and much more! 🔥_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro & Guest Introduction0:45 - Vibes, Vagueness & Communicating Through Comedy4:03 - The Creative Process:

02:00:03

'STEVEN BLACK' - Black Don't Crack

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2025/04/18

Steven Black is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, Bingo Bash Comedy Show, once a month and win yourself some prizes! 💯In this episode, we discuss why we won't be traveling to North Korea, how Bingo Bash Comedy Show works (& why you should go!), whether or not aliens are among us, the Batman-like nature of vigilante predator catchers, whether or not Breaking Bad lives up to the hype, how colors influence our emotions, and much more

02:34:48

'CAM HONEYAGER' - Do The Dew

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2025/04/18

Cam Honeyager is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois. 💯In this Mountain Dew-fueled episode, we discuss the golden age of Dane Cook, how the random connections you make along the way lead to life-changing circumstances, who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of comedy, what would happen if dogs had opposable thumbs, how Hollywood exploits their "paid" studio audiences, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 __ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 -

02:31:57

'BIG AL' - Transform Your Trauma

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2025/04/17

Big Al is a comedian operating in Chicago, Illinois! 💯In this episode, we discuss the decline of the gaming industry, why weirdos are the spice of life, the power of reshaping your trauma through art, how to create meaningful relationships in your industry of choice, and much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖____TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Call of Duty, gaming culture shifts, and nostalgia5:50 - Unfinished games, physical media, and gaming

04:11:46

'JASON MELTON' - Don't Be Nice

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2025/04/17

Jason Melton is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois. You can watch his latest special, 'VANITY PROJECT', now on YouTube! 💯In this episode, we discuss why Jason left the 'Bad Comedy! Podcast', his upcoming projects ('Frasier 2' & 'The Incubator' pod w/ Zach Albers), whether or not one should 'punch down' in comedy, why 'Joker 2' was actually a masterpiece, the dangers of being too nice, how we are all one mistake away from our own personal

02:50:09

'KHAYA OSBORNE' - Your Trauma is Showing

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2025/04/17

Khaya Osborne is a comedian currently working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯In this episode, we discuss when we stopped believing in Santa, the realities of generational trauma, how self-care has become an industry of exploitation, the emotional depth of the 2006 film 'Monster House', the dangers of adoption (& potential solutions to these problems), why migrating to Mars isn't quite what it's made out to be, and much more! 🔥__Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:47 - Khaya Osborne3:27 - Divorce,

02:19:55

'RYAN KRUGER' - Gym, Jazz, and Jokes

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2025/04/02

Ryan Kruger is a comedian and physical therapist working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯In this episode, we discuss how Ryan found a career in physical therapy without a formal degree, what would happen if Trump were the first human to talk to aliens, the strange parasocial relationships we have with content creators, the genius of artists like Mac Miller & MF Doom, the rise of nerd culture, and much more! 🔥_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro, Comedy Beginnings & Music Background2:25 - Contrasts

01:48:54

'WILEY JAY' - Fighting Parkinson's With Comedy

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2025/04/02

Wiley Jay is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 9 years ago and life has never been the same since. He's made it a mission to spread awareness for the disease so that we can further the research in the field and improve the livelihoods of those diagnosed with it. It's an inspirational story if I've ever heard one. 💯In this episode, we discuss how Wiley's life changed after being diagnosed, what his time working in FM radio was

02:10:58

'DEMETRIUS L. JACKSON' - From Memes to Stand-Up

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2025/04/02

Demetrius L. Jackson is a comedian currently based in Chicago, Illinois! He recently appeared on FOX'S 'Pictionary' & has numerous tours to his name 💯 be on the lookout! He will be taking over America shortly. He's also the mastermind behind the sketch comedy group Coastal Comedy Network.In this episode, we discuss Demetrius's comedy origins, the process of making a new sketch video every week, how Kendrick essentially deported Drake (& other recent rap beefs), why

01:34:46

'CLAIRE PARLETTE' - Just Have Fun

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2025/03/25

Claire Parlette is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces FOUR shows! Those shows would be: WIGS, Comedy and Caviar, Late Night at the Lodge, & Hecklers Happy Hour 💯 make your way to one of these monthly events and allow today's guest to show you how it's done 😎 this was a seriously fun episode to film! Shoutout to Claire for being awesome 🙌In this episode, we discuss how Claire found stand-up through her improv journey, the origin story of WIGS, why we

01:08:30

'KAT DIAZ' - Life is Improv

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2025/03/25

Kat Diaz is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces Buena Onda, a Latina-run standup comedy show where all good vibes are welcome 🙏 You can catch it monthly at Lincoln Lodge. 💯In this episode, we discuss Kat's comedy origin story, why artists like Mac Miller and Kendrick Lamar are so legendary, the allure of suburban bowling alleys, the brilliance of professional wrestling, whether or not professional football is rigged, what comedians and bull-riders have in

03:42:23

'JAKE EDGAR' - Missouri Motel Madness

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2025/03/19

Jake Edgar is a comedian, camera operator, and gaffer working in Chicago, Illinois! 💯In this episode, we discuss Jake's unforgettable experience working at a hotel in Missouri, what it's like to be a substitute teacher amidst the emergence of AI, whether or not a revolution is truly possible, how comedy can capture raw energy in a way unlike anything else, how reality TV emerged from a writer's strike, and much more! 🔥______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Jake Edgar1:50 - Networking in Comedy3:52 -

01:23:02

'MERCADO GOODS' - Consensual Eavesdropping

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2025/03/18

Gerardo Mercado is the founder of Mercado Goods, a clothing brand focused on the spirit of authenticity 💯 Cop yourself some magnificent merch today.In this episode, we discuss why podcasts are becoming so popular, how Gerardo ended up in the position he's in today, the FIRST EVER Mercado Goods showcase, what inspired our mutual interest in comedy (& why Mr. Mercado ultimately gave up his comedic dreams), the importance of focusing on developing your craft over everything else, and much

02:23:04

'OWEN MONAHAN' - Make River North Funny Again

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2025/03/10

Owen Monahan is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! You can catch him at his open mic 'Comedy in River North' every Wednesday. Sign-up at 8:15, showtime at 9 💯In this episode, we discuss Owen's first open mic experience, the influence of legendary comedians (Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin, Norm Macdonald, etc.), the power of pasta water, the legacy of David Lynch, the hypnotic power of great art, the unpredictable nature of live performance, bringing comedians and filmmakers together

01:07:48

'JAMES NAJJAR' - Skibidi Brain Rot

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2025/03/06

James Najjar is a comedian, producer, & social media personality in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his apartment comedy show, 'Cozy Corner Comedy', once a month in Andersonville! 💯In this episode, we discuss our worst workplace experiences, the dumb things we thought when we were kids, James's apartment comedy show 'Cozy Corner' (& how it has evolved since it's conception), how memes have rotted our sense of humor, The Men Who Built American (shoutout my boy Andrew

03:27:02

'TIM PEREZ' - When Rappers Go Fishing

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2025/03/03

Tim Perez is a comedian and hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He's also a 100%, Ruse-certified real one. 💯In this episode, we discuss what led to Tim's latest project 'Gone Fishing', why the Drake/Kendrick feud was so refreshing for hip-hop, the infamous Mel Gibson rants, what every rapper gets wrong when performing live, how Tim contributed to the legendary 'Gobblehead 3', what it's like to perform at the professional wrestling/hip-hop fusion show 'Beats &

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