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Ruse"s personal podcast filled with semi-professional ponderance

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00:44:44

'ELIZA BENT' - It Was Better When It Was Worse

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2025/03/02

Eliza Bent is a comedian, entertainer, & educator in Chicago, IL! ♥ She is weird in the best of ways and knows exactly how to utilize it in her art. That's why we love her. Catch her latest masterpiece, 'Penguin In Your Ear', LIVE and witness brilliance. 💯In this episode, we discuss Eliza's transition from experimental theater in New York to standup comedy in Chicago (& how a spontaneous job offer changed everything), the unique and chaotic charm of the Glenwood Open Mic,

02:20:17

'JACK WOODS' - We Crave Reality

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2025/03/01

Jack Woods is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! 💯In this episode, we discuss Jack's upcoming short film 'Coffee and a BLT', why Disney's Star Wars films were a crime against humanity, how one can become undeniable in comedy, why some of us are Drakes while others are Joshes, Hollywood's lack of originality, the importance of intention, and much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Nostalgia for

01:43:53

'KELLY MCG' - Now is Eternity

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2025/02/28

Kelly McG is a comedian, producer, & podcaster in Chicago, IL! She produces the high-end comedy show, 'Comedy & Caviar', where class meets crass. Catch it LIVE once a month at Le Bouchon! She also hosts 'Coming Up Comic', a podcast designed to tell the stories of Chicago's up and coming comedy talents! This woman makes it a mission to elevate the community and she's beyond effective in doing so. She's a blessing in disguise.💯In this episode, we discuss

02:39:03

'HAROLD PATRICK' - Funny Triumphs Everything

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2025/02/21

Harold Patrick is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! He's a producer of Power Hour (voted best open mic of 2024! Fridays at 7:30 PM!) & Cozy Corner Comedy. He's a real one. Pop out and find out. 💯In this episode, we discuss why Power Hour is Chicago's greatest comedy open mic, how one prepares for a roast battle, where Harold gets his best jokes, the pros and cons of holding onto material as a comedian, how the quality of your work speaks for itself, and much more! 🔥

03:55:48

'EMILY OGLE' - From Kentucky to Comedy

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2025/02/16

Emily Ogle is a comedian in Chicago, Illinois! She's relentlessly funny and such a blast to be around. Catch her live today and see what I mean! 💯In this episode, we discuss Emily's comedy origins (& how that led her to Chicago), how she was tragically banned from Snapchat, why the comedy scene isn't as fun as it used to be, the story of how Emily fell for a check-cashing scam, the amazingness of the Nintendo Wii and GTA: San Andreas, and much more! 🔥_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 -

02:41:10

'BRIAN MIKLAS' - Music, Skating, & Open Mics

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2025/02/14

Brian Miklas is a comedian working in Chicago! He hosts an open mic called 'End The Night Open Mic', taking place on Tuesdays at 11:30 PM! Sign-up at 11. All you need to do is make your way to Claddagh Ring Pub and see for yourself. 😉In this episode, we discuss what makes comedy so much more inclusive than other career paths, how we felt about the film 'Wicked', why certain podcasts excel, Brian's skateboarding experiences, the rise of Theo Von, where we fall on the Biggie VS

01:52:20

'DOCTOR OF LAUGHTER' - Making an Impression

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2025/02/14

The Doctor of Laughter is a comedian in the Chicago area! 💯In this episode, we discuss why creating a supportive environment can be life-changing for everyone involved, how vulnerability is more of a strength than a weakness, what one individual can do to spread positivity, learning to pace yourself onstage (amongst other lessons), and much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖Support the show on Patreon 🙏

02:46:24

'NATALIE WHALEN' - Love What You Do

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2025/02/11

Natalie Whalen is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! 🔥 Catch her LIVE at a venue near you and hear if she's had any more encounters with Everett from Trader Joes 👀In this episode, we discuss the difficulties of doing stand-up in front of your parents, how Natalie lost her tooth, Dry January and the wonder of dreams, the difference between humor with friends VS. humor onstage, how there is no such thing as normal, why it's so important to love what you do (whatever that may be), and

02:27:54

'TONY ANGELOS' - Fighting Fake in Real Estate

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2025/02/07

Tony Angelos is a realtor in the Chicago area! He is a broker at EXP Realty, A.K.A. where the pros go to grow 💪 You're just a couple clicks away from joining his inner circle and gaining access to a weekly newsletter where he curates Chicago's best deals! 💯 All in all, Tony is a great guy and a man you can trust. He's the exact type of person you're looking for when investing in real estate. 😎In this episode, we discuss Tony's real estate origin story, the importance of sharing your true

01:44:46

'MATT BOH' - Comedy Isn't Deep

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2025/02/03

Matt Boh is a comedian operating in Chicago, Illinois! He's what one might call a natural. Catch his humorous stylings at a venue near you and see what I mean. 💯 In this episode, we discuss why comedians shouldn't take their profession so seriously, the pros and cons of cruise ship comedy, OJ Simpson's social media resurgence, Matt Rife's rise to fame, the '10-Year Rule' in stand-up, why it can be better to not know the 'rules' of your profession, how pressure can

01:59:49

'CHASE RICHARD' - Dumb is the New Smart

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2025/01/28

Chase Richard is a comedian in the Chicago area! He's a true Xbox professional and is currently offering an open challenge to anyone wanting to test his skills on 2K. 👀 Catch his comedy LIVE at a venue near you. He's all over the city. 💯In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls of trying to riff with coworkers, the role of unconventional upbringings in comedy, why you'd rather be dumb than smart, how Ruse looks like Frankie Muniz if he drank Mountain Dew instead of breast milk, what separated

01:59:37

'MIKE DWYER' - Becoming Your Own Boss

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2025/01/27

Mike Dwyer is a comedian in the Chicago area! He has a natural, extremely genuine personality that makes him perfect for a self-expressive medium like comedy. The 'human element' is strong with this one. 💯 It was an honor to sit down with him! In this episode, we discuss how Mike managed to escape the monotony of shuffling through day jobs, the process of individual self-discovery (and how to achieve this), where the money is in the comedy industry, the problem with materialism, why

02:04:09

'DAN LEE' - Putting Yourself Out There

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2025/01/22

Dan Lee is a comedian working in the Chicago area. Catch him cooking up at a microphone near you. 🔥In this episode, we discuss how medieval pirates would suffice in modern warfare, which accents are the coolest, how to bring back the show 'Celebrity Deathmatch' in a live-action reboot, Dan's experience of quitting cigarettes cold-turkey after 16 years of smoking, the genius of Norm Macdonald, why 'Better Call Saul' was superior to 'Breaking Bad', and much more

02:31:26

'ABBIGALE BLAZE' - How Comedy Cultivates Character

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2025/01/11

Abbigale Blaze is a comedian operating in the Chicago area! Catch her live TODAY. 🔥In this episode, we discuss our experience of the chaotic year we call 2024, how a phone is essentially a slot machine, why embracing your failures is extremely important in creative pursuits, how open mics can rewire your brain, why Abbigale chose to do 200 open mics in 365 days, and much more! 💯 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 ___ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The

02:14:31

'THE INFAMOUS SHAWN SHAW' - Screenwriting & Storytelling

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2025/01/09

The infamous Shawn Shaw is a comedian and filmmaker in the Chicago area. You can catch him in 'Coconut Cruise', coming soon to a screen near you 💯 In this episode, we discuss why 2014 was the last great year for movies, why collaborative writing is best, what makes for a good comedy film, the brilliance and failure of Game of Thrones, the sad truth of Disney's Star Wars, when one can expect the strongly anticipated sequel to the cult classic 'Coconut Cruise', and much more

01:11:26

'DREW GRAF' - Sports Betting, Bullfighting, &...

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2024/12/28

Drew Graf is a podcaster located in the Chicago area! You can catch his show, 'Drew Sits With', wherever you listen to podcasts 💯The man is a natural conversationalist and an inquisitive soul so do yourself a favor and give it a gander. In this episode, we discuss the value of good conversations, why we have to let go of some of our best ideas, how a low-budget production can have more relatability, the legacy of John Cena, why parlay bets are a scam, the dark side of bullfighting, and much more

02:39:48

'RON BLOOM' - Comedy & Hip-Hop

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2024/12/27

Ron Bloom is a comedian/producer in the Chicago area! Sometimes in life, you meet people who are an immediate inspiration and Ron is one of them. He has a genuine love for the artform of comedy and makes it a mission to support his colleagues. The man is a class act. Make sure to check out one of his shows ASAP! You'll have yourself a great night ♥ In this episode, we discuss Ron's origins as a producer of comedy shows, how to assemble a proper comedy lineup, how comedy and hip-hop are very much

01:35:29

'FRANK VEGA' - 95 Minutes of Hell

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2024/12/26

Frank Vega is a comedian in the Chicago area! Catch him performing his '60 Seconds of Hell' routine LIVE at the Glenwood Open Mic every Tuesday 💯 In this episode, we discuss how the concept of Frank's '60 Seconds of Hell' originated, his work as a pirate performing at Navy Pier, the problem with "fact-telling" in comedy, testing the boundaries of audiences, how modern events make comics predictable, and much more! 🔥 ___ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:16 - Frank Vega explains his "Minute of

02:10:07

'JON TORGERSEN' - Goofs, Gags, and Spinal Fusion

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2024/12/22

Jon Torgerson, A.K.A. Torgy, is a comedian and podcaster in the Chicago area! His program 'Torgy Talk' can be watched now on all streaming platforms! ♥ In this episode, we discuss what we miss about high school, quitting nicotine, whether or not the NFL is rigged, how comedians would do in a zombie apocalypse, the nostalgia of 2010s scene music, Jon's experience living in Hawaii, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon

01:13:02

'GINNEL MOORE' - Finding Honesty Onstage

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2024/12/16

Ginnel Moore is a comedian in the Chicago area. She's performing at shows at least three times a month so make sure to experience her comedy in person sometime soon! You won't regret it. 💯 In this episode, we discuss why you don't want too much fame, the importance of establishing honesty and trust with an audience, Chicago's roast battle community, how Ginnel builds a set, performing comedy at unconventional venues (weddings, music shows, etc.), what life is like in Rogers Park, and much more

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