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Ruse"s personal podcast filled with semi-professional ponderance

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02:10:31

AGAPITO RODRIGUEZ - Pen to Paper, Antenna to God

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2025/10/26

Agapito Rodriguez is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 He's one of the minds behind 'Just a Guy Productions', bringing you Chicago's finest comedians monthly @ Smallworld Bar and Grill! 🙌 In this episode, we discuss our favorite films, the time Agapito met Tyler the Creator, why Tom Cruise's laugh is so unnerving, how Twin Peaks and Oz were the first "water cooler" serialized television shows, our picks for the worst soda flavors of

03:21:06

JACK DWYER - Jack of All Trades

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2025/10/26

Jack Dwyer is a clown, event coordinator, actor, podcaster, comedian, entertainer-for-hire, and more based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 he is one of the hosts of the legendary Hawk Winds Radio Picture Show, a weekly live broadcast bringing you Chicago's finest 🥇 In this episode, we discuss why bringing joy to others is the main motivator, the value of dopamine décor, why it's better to "build your own door" than to wait for opportunities, the origins of Hawk Winds, how community

02:28:35

RAY ROBERTS - Was That Good For You?

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2025/10/23

Ray Roberts is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 he is one of the pioneers behind 'Was That Good For You?', a pop-up comedy show happening here in Chicago 🙌 In this episode, we discuss what George Carlin got right, quitting drinking, the horrors of tinnitus, how oversharing can tamper your legacy, why it's okay to look stupid, and much more! 🔥

01:31:08

BONTRAGER - The River of Human Imagination

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2025/10/23

Bontrager is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch his show, 'Prompt Battle Royale', MONTHLY 😎 Full episodes available on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss the best thing you could do with a time machine, whether or not people actually enjoy Daniel Day Lewis films, the inspiration behind Prompt Battle Royale, how to determine if AI has become conscious, and much more! 🔥

01:27:19

PROFESSOR PIZZA - Progress Over Perfection

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2025/10/15

Professor Pizza is a pizza wizard based in Chicago, IL 💯 Currently, he has two locations. The first is in Old Town at 1610 N Wells (dine-in, pickup, delivery). The second location is in West Town at 1374 W Grand Ave (only pickup/delivery this location). 🍕 In this episode, we discuss the Professor Pizza origin story, why the chase for perfection never ends, the difference between stuffed VS true deep dish, how utilizing your passion can put you in the right rooms, and so much more! 🔥

02:57:38

JERRY S. GONZALEZ - Hamsters and Spaghetti Men

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2025/10/10

Jerry S. Gonzalez is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! His upcoming film 'Big Spooky House', is coming soon to a screen near you. He's also created 'The Spaghetti Man', 'Hamster In My Head', & more! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the making of 'Hamster In My Head', the time Jerry almost met Lady Gaga, why he loves directing films more than watching them, the legendary work of Hitchcock and Kurosawa, the downside of a big budget film shoot, and much more

03:20:41

BRONWYN GALLOWAY - We're All Freaks

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2025/10/10

Bronwyn Galloway is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the meaning of 'twiddle', why you shouldn't chug milk, how to avoid AI voice cloning scams, the ways society raises us more than our parents ("it takes a village"), how to properly speak Pig Latin, and much more! 🔥

02:47:50

NATHAN OELKER - Pure Kino

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2025/10/10

Nathan Oelker 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 coming soon to a screen near you. 💯 In this episode, we discuss Nathan's high-school feature film 'Escape From Death Mountain', what it was like to shoot 'Loads', why 'About Schmidt' & 'Dog Day Afternoon' are some of his favorite movies,

03:09:03

TIM PEREZ - Post Cash Bash Clarity

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2025/09/29

Tim Perez is a comedian and hip-hop artist based in Chicago, IL. He's also the mastermind behind Guerrilla Taco Party, a DIY HQ for the rawest talent Chicago has to offer 💯 In this episode, we discuss the memories made at the Midsummer Cash Bash, Snoop Dogg's latest antics, whether or not we will join the Church of Scientology, what Tim's dream festival would look like, and so much more! 🔥

02:25:37

WILL CUNNINGTON - Sweaty Boy Problems

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2025/09/25

Will Cunnington is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 he has single-handedly pioneered TBD Open Mic, a weekly occasion (every Tuesday) at Monsignor Murphys 🎤 In this episode, we discuss the origin story of TBD Open Mic (& how far it's come in a year), the outrageous price of cockatoos, Will's college bat encounter, Robin Williams' lesser-known film 'World's Greatest Dad', and much more! 🔥

00:59:37

JAMES NAJJAR - One Step at a Time

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2025/09/25

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 why emotional intelligence can be more important than an IQ, why working hard can make it difficult to slow down and appreciate the moment, James's money-spending addiction, how to book a comedy show, and much more! 🔥

01:18:19

KAT DIAZ - Bean Water, Bam Lore & Drag Racing

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2025/09/25

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 why making moves in the real world means more than going viral, how stand-up has changed Kat for the better, running outdoors VS. on a treadmill, whether or not you should watch movies on your phone, the downfall of Bam Margera, and much more! 🔥

02:04:37

REBECCA JAFFE - Start While It's Bad

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2025/09/24

Rebecca Jaffe is a stand up comedian & musician based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 she's one of the two masterminds behind the comedy duo 'Jaffe and Magy', an extremely anxious comedy duo with classic hits like 'It's Okay To Poop Your Pants' 👖 In this episode, we discuss Rebecca’s musical comedy origins, the exclusive content she creates for the Roast Battle Chicago Patreon, why Hannah Magy and her work so well together, the influence of comedic musicians like Flight of the

02:04:17

LOUIS D. MICHAEL - Chopping It Up

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2025/09/24

Louis D. Michael is a stand up comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 he is one of the hosts of Chinese Rocket Force, one of the greatest pods in the game 🙏 In this episode, we discuss the "Diddy" inside all of us, how Denver/Cincinnati/Nashville's comedy scenes stand out, the iconic 'Messin' With Sasquatch' ads, what we would do with one billion dollars, and much more! 🔥

02:01:56

MR EDDIE - Creation Over Chaos

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2025/09/24

Mr Eddie is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch his shows, 'Prompt Battle Royale' & 'Caponeville Comedy Capers' live, both occuring MONTHLY 🔥 In this episode, we discuss whether robots will gain the ability of flatulence, why you should choose creation over chaos, Eddie's musical journey thus far, the origins of Prompt Battle Royale (& how it works), why we can never rest on our laurels, and much more! 🔥

03:37:25

WILD PHIL LISIECKI - Be Your Weird Self

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2025/09/24

Phil Lisiecki is a stand-up comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch his show 'Wild Dogs Comedy' at a venue near you OR check out his podcast on YouTube! 🌟 In this episode, we discuss why Phil hates the Beatles, the genesis of 'Wild Dogs Comedy', the importance of redefining your failures, the wisdom within Daoism & Zen Buddhism, the chronicles of Phil's broken toe odyssey, and much more! 🔥

01:05:34

PAUL FARAHVAR - When Stand-Ups Sit Down

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2025/09/24

Paul Farahvar is a stand-up comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You might recognize him from Dry Bar Comedy, Zanies, Laugh Factory, etc. He is the mind behind MULTIPLE podcasts, his latest being 'WHY ARE YOU AWAKE'. Catch it now wherever you listen! You can ALSO catch Paul monthly at Laugh Factory Chicago for 'Stand Ups Sit Down', an interview-format show where comics answer our burning questions. 💪 In this episode, we discuss his podcast journey thus

01:38:14

HANNAH BELMONT - You Have Time

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2025/08/29

Hannah Belmont is a stand-up comedian, writer, burlesque performer, & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch 'Stand Up Strip Down' (comedy + burlesque showcase) at My Buddy's OR 'Degenerate Duos' (pair of comedians doing sets together) at Lincoln Lodge! Both weekly! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss middle-aged pets, how to twerk, why horror movies are having a renaissance, divorced mom music, and much more! 🔥

02:42:15

JACK WOODS - Obsessive, Repetitive, Competitive

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2025/08/29

Jack Woods is a standup comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯 In this episode, we discuss our favorite video games, what Jack learned while on tour with comedian Aaron Chase (friend of the show 🙌), why 'Batman VS. Superman' flopped, how the Drake VS Kendrick beef transcends music, and much more! 🔥

03:39:27

HAROLD PATRICK - Funny Still Triumphs Everything

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2025/08/29

Harold Patrick is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! He produces 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 what ACTUALLY happened to Malaysia Flight 370, YouTube's "golden era", the difference between being funny in standup VS in conversation, Harold's awkward bike accident, whether we have free will, and much more! 🔥

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