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Welcome to Net Positive, a comedy podcast hosted by comedian John Crist. This show is your primary source for quality conversation, bold takes, emotionally-charged rants, questionable advice, incorrect statistics, and more. New episodes drop every Wednesday on all podcast platforms, and you can catch full video episodes and more on YouTube. This podcast won't solve all the world's problems, but on the net...it's a positive. Follow us on social media (@netpositivepodcast) for clips, bonus con ...
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The Consumers

The Consumers

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St. Louis comedians and long-time friends Greg Warren, Tim Convy & Sean O’Brien come together each week to bring you “The Consumers” - a podcast that meets the customer at the cash register, combining entry-level research with questionable personal experiences to put your brand loyalty to the test. This Midwest trio examines the history, origin and evolution of all the junk you love to blow money on - if you’re looking for a ‘hot take’ on your brand’s cultural significance, you can put your ...
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A Fantastic, Fun and Friendly Podcast! We Interview the Finest Folks the Universe has to Offer! I’m your host Josh Belcher and I focus on music and entertainment Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshbelcheruncharted/support
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Nateland Presents The Showcase. The Showcase features several of the best comics that you might not know yet, but you're about to get to to know 'em. Hosted by the members of The Nateland Podcast and directed by Nate Bargatze himself, The Showcase was recorded live at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, Tennessee. Standup comedy at its best. Laugh with the episodes on YouTube or Audioboom. (Episodes available on Tuesdays starting October 3)
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Sports for Social Impact explores the power that sport has to create a positive impact in society. Sport for development & peace is a versatile tool that can be used to tackle many social, environmental & economic challenges such as the Sustainable Development Goals. The hope is that these conversations and ideas will help achieve the maximum benefit of sport in our society. Hosted by David Thibodeau. Contact: [email protected] Make sure you follow us on Linkedin and Instagram ...
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"A podcast about making things up and making things happen." L.A.-based writer-performer Dennis Hensley believes that art and creativity make the world go around and make life worth living. Each week, he interviews a different creative person each about what they do, why they do it, and how they manage the ups and downs of a creative life. Some guests are famous, some are less so...all are what Dennis describes as "beautiful strugglers." Past guests have included authors, actors, photographe ...
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Mysterious Circumstances

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***EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*** -Crime/Mysteries/Paranormal/History- - A podcast that dives deep into the unsolved and interesting, with an unpolished and unscripted “pirate radio” style. If you like a conversational style podcast about mysterious stuff, you'll love this!! From 'PODCAST MAGAZINE' : Host Justin Rimmel does a solid job of making listeners feel like we are in the room with him while he shares particularly weird cases he comes across. If old-fashioned true-crime stories are your thing, ...
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Stories Found

Stories Found

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Stories Found is an Austin-based comedy podcast and production company creating original, high-quality comedy for audio drama and live performance. Our show features scripted comedy shorts, hilarious audio plays, and behind-the-scenes looks at the writing and production process. Every episode showcases the work of an emerging comedy writer, brought to life by professional actors and sound designers. About the Hosts Ava Love Hanna is a playwright, author, and award-winning storyteller obsesse ...
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From the dislocated, sun soaked childhood of an RAF family to a life spent shaping British comedy, Dawn French’s story is one of resilience, warmth and hard won self knowledge. In this generous conversation with James O’Brien, recorded five years ago, she reflects on the moves that defined her early years, the confidence gifted to her by loving par…
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For this final episode of the year, Dennis flips the script and appears as a guest on the Behind the Book Cover podcast hosted by his friend and past Dennis Anyone guest Anna David. He also weighs in on the miracle that is Heated Rivalry during the So This Happened segment at the end of the episode. Here are the official show notes Anna wrote about…
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Growing up in the church, bible versions, the origins of The Bible Recap… On the net it’s a positive.------JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠1/23 Joliet, IL1/24 Effingham, IL1/25 Nashville, TN2/19 Nashville, TN 2/20 Springfield, MO2/22 Louisville, KY2/26 Ithaca, NY2/27 Reading, PA2/28 Glenside, PA3/1 New York, NY3/19 Mil…
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Another great episode this week as the guys explore the colorful world of Crayola. In addition to this week's brand we also hear about Sean's drink, Greg's college buddy, tipping, Greg's generosity, a Columbus recap, Greg hanging out with Tim's kids, the babysitter, restaurant seating chart, Tim's competition in art class, Sean's a liar, comments a…
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A Boxing Day reflection on a standout year of Full Disclosure. James O’Brien revisits key guests and conversations from 2025, offering perspective on the ideas, stories and people that shaped the podcast over the past twelve months. With sincere thanks to everyone who has listened, shared and stayed curious, your company makes these conversations p…
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In this episode, Dennis is joined via Zoom by visual artist & production designer Nino Alicea whose larger-than-life installations Got Framed and Atebay's Treasure are currently on display in San Francisco's Embarcadero as part of the city's year-long Big Art Loop initiative. Nino talks about the inspiration for both pieces. Got Framed, with it's 9…
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We’re back once again, solving your holiday problems one joke at a time… On the net it’s a positive.------JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠1/23 Joliet, IL1/24 Effingham, IL1/25 Nashville, TN2/19 Nashville, TN 2/20 Springfield, MO2/22 Louisville, KY2/26 Ithaca, NY2/27 Reading, PA2/28 Glenside, PA3/1 New York, NY3/19 Milwau…
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A jolly good Christmas episode this week as the guys light it up with Yankee Candle. In addition to the brand we also hear about the guy's Christmas plans, The Convys ate the holiday cheesecake, no Ray-Bans for Sean, Amazon Christmas catalog, Christmas morning back in the day, Greg might make bagels, Santa hats, comments, birthday shout-outs and of…
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From bomb sites in postwar Birmingham to the centre of British stage and screen, Martin Shaw’s life has been shaped by curiosity, kindness and a refusal to play the part he was expected to play. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with one of Britain’s most enduring actors to trace the journey behind the performances. Shaw r…
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Solving your holiday problems, one joke at a time (with some real advice too)… On the net it’s a positive.------JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠1/23 Joliet, IL1/24 Effingham, IL1/25 Nashville, TN 2/19 Nashville, TN2/20 Springfield, MO2/22 Louisville, KY2/26 Ithaca, NY2/27 Reading, PA2/28 Glenside, PA3/1 New York, NY3/19 Mi…
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This week the guys welcome fellow Nateland comedian Steven Rogers to take a big bite out of the one and only Doritos. In addition to the brand this week we also learn about Steven, staying in a bad neighborhood, Otis pen, hanging with Nate on the road, Steven and Joe List, coffee, Tim had a corporate gig, getting booed, comments, birthday shoutouts…
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Dan is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Development with a research and teaching focus in sport for development. His work examines issues of inclusion, equity, and social value. Dan has worked in a range of sport development, community, and young-people focussed occupations. His professional experience led him to pursue doctoral research that explored th…
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Brian Torrance is the President and CEO of ParticipACTION. He has over 14 years of experience in the SPAR sector, having contributed in both professional and volunteer capacities from organizing a marathon events to guiding national organizations. Our conversation spans a lot more than just the budget. ParticipACTION is an organization that has bec…
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From missing the most famous penalty in English football to leading the national team into a new era, Gareth Southgate’s story is one of quiet resilience, modern leadership and emotional intelligence forged under relentless public pressure. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Gareth to trace the long road that shaped hi…
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In Part 2 of his annual Holiday Gift Guide, Dennis talks to creative entrepreneurs Scott Willams and Cam Clarke. Scott discovered a passion for ceramics during the pandemic and has since launched a side business called SEW Ceramics, based in Cambria, California. His Strata line of clay lamps are his most popular items to date. Each is one-of-a-kind…
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Taking hotel pillows, Chiefs Church, using an uber as an ambulance, and Gold, Glory, And Girls… On the net it’s a positive.------JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/12/11 - South Bend, IN12/12 - Munhall, PA12/13 - Johnstown, PA12/14 - Buffalo, NY1/23 Joliet, IL1/24 Effingham, IL1/25 Nashville, TN2/20 Springfield, MO2/22 Louisvil…
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Another fantastic episode this week as they guys jump into Hallmark. In addition to this week's brand we also hear about the recent live podcast, Otis hats, the country club bit, Tim's baby crib video, Sean's gift to Mr. Warren, Tim's snow day, Wu-Tang mishap, Greg's attitude adjustment, gifts from Greg, comments, birthday shoutouts and so much mor…
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In Part 1 of his annual Holiday Gift Guide, Dennis talks to creative entrepreneurs Jackie Beat and Brian Gryphon. First up, is drop dead gorgeous, larger than life, world famous drag superstar Jackie Beat who, earlier this year, happened upon an artistic side-hustle in the most unlikely of places: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market. The discount store w…
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Jan Ravens, the acclaimed impressionist at the heart of Dead Ringers, grew up learning to change the mood of a room long before she ever changed her voice on stage. In this conversation with James O Brien, she reflects on a childhood shaped by humour, instability and her father’s illness, and how those early pressures sharpened the instincts that l…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Maria Friedman director of the Broadway musical Merrily We Roll Along as well as the new filmed version of that Tony-winning stage production (which hits theaters on December 5th). Maria talks about her long history with the Stephen Sondheim musical as both actor and director, the themes that were on her mind as she app…
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The State Of The Union of churches in 2025, bad Jesus interactions, Pastor load management, Going to online church, and pastors using AI… On the net, it’s a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠12/5 - Phoenix, AZ12/6 - Santa Rosa, CA12/7 - Redding, …
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This week the guys are coming to you LIVE from the Westport Funny Bone in St. Louis MO. It's another sweet and delicious episode as the guy go head first into Entenmann's. We also hear about Thanksgiving, Sean's Salmon Shirt mishap, driving to the show, Sean's ailments, Tim and Greg in Omaha, a county club update, Greg made pies, Sean's COVID art, …
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Matt DeCourcey is the Director of Government Affairs with the Trans Canada Trail. He brings 20 years of experience advising decision makers at the local, national and international level to his role as Director of Government Affairs with Trans Canada Trail. A public policy leader, community builder, and former Member of Parliament, his deep politic…
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Before he became one of the most recognisable storytellers on the comedy circuit, Hal Cruttenden was a shy kid from West London who spent years trying to be what he thought others wanted him to be. He trained as an actor, chased approval, and tried to outrun a gnawing sense that something in his life was not quite aligned. It took heartbreak, thera…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Greg Cope White to talk about the Netflix series Boots, which is based on Greg's memoir about joining the marines as a young gay man The Pink Marine. Greg talks about the long journey of getting the show on the air, working with his mentor Norman Lear on the project, the thrill of finally having it out in the world and …
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John’s brain test, sports fan age ranges, not fitting in with the crowd, and our takes on turkey… On the net, it’s a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11/20 - Abilene, TX11/21 - San Antonio, TX11/22 - Tyler, TX11/23 - Austin, TX12/5 - Phoenix, AZ12…
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A stylishly cool episode this week as the guys explore the world of Ray-Ban. We also hear about the first live podcast, fashion, Wings, Tim's Memphis trip, Sean goes to the ER, Greg's condo, that time Greg fixed Sean's car, Otis merch, comments, birthday shoutouts and so much more. :10 Open :40 1st live podcast 5:40 Fashion 6:50 Wings 11:05 Tim's M…
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Before he became one of Britain’s most familiar faces, Stephen Mangan was a bookish North London boy from an Irish working-class family- the son of a builder and a barmaid- who won a scholarship to a boarding school his parents didn’t want him to attend. From there to Cambridge, to RADA, and to the West End, his path looks polished. But behind it l…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom from Manhattan by Brian Schaefer to talk about his wonderful debut novel Town & Country. The book is about a congressional election in a small rural town called Griffin between Chip Riley, a conservative bar owner who's lived in Griffin for decades, and Paul Sands, a young ambitious liberal gay man who bought a house in Gr…
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Dressing up the band, what touring life is like, the Gen Z comeback, and the current dating scene… On the net, it’s a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11/20 - Abilene, TX11/21 - San Antonio, TX11/22 - Tyler, TX11/23 - Austin, TX12/5 - Phoenix, AZ12/…
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Another sweet episode this week as the guys welcome comedian and good friend Karen Morgan to go all in on Krispy Kreme. Along with the brand we also hear about Greg's weekend in St. Louis, Karen's background, a story about the name The Consumers, Nikki Glaser hosts SNL Word of The Week, comments, birthday shout outs and so much more. :10 Open :30 W…
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Build Kamloops is a multi-year, multi-phase visionary program to re-establish the city’s prominence as Canada’s Tournament Capital, foster our recognition as a premier arts and culture destination, and keep pace with our recreation and leisure needs as one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities. Sherri Holmes is the Sport, Recreation and Wellness …
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From Truman Capote to Mr Bates, Toby Jones has built a career on disappearing- an actor whose transformations are so complete they can seem alchemical. But behind that versatility lies a story of inheritance, self-doubt and quiet rebellion. The son of two actors, Toby grew up watching his father’s unpredictable career and vowing never to feel so ex…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor and interior designer Francisco Chacin who plays Beau Bridge's fastidious assistant Stuart on the hit CBS drama Matlock. Francisco talks about the thrill of booking the gig, getting paid to be mean to Kathy Bates, basing Stuart on certain "clipboard gays" he's observed in the real world and his dream that maybe St…
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Government shutdown, when moms go out of town, watching other people’s bags, and calling out gross behavior… On the net, it’s a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11/20 - Abilene, TX11/21 - San Antonio, TX11/22 - Tyler, TX11/23 - Austin, TX12/5 - Phoeni…
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A very special episode this week as the guys welcome writer, producer and director Greg Garcia to go all in on TGIF. In addition to this iconic brand we hear some great stories from Greg Garcia, Sean haggles for a hooded sweatshirt, gifts for the guys, a recap of Brian Bates filling in for Greg, allergies, how Greg Garcia got into doing stand up, t…
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As the creative mind behind Blackadder, Spitting Image, Not the Nine O’Clock News and QI, John Lloyd has quietly shaped British comedy for more than forty years. In this episode of Full Disclosure, he sits down with James O’Brien to look back on the work that defined his career-and the questions that have driven him ever since. Lloyd reflects on hi…
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How Tim Tebow changed high school sports in Florida, his favorite coach stories, how our society lacks purpose, and living passionately... On the net, it's a positive ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11/7 - Boise, ID11/8 - Spokane, WA11/9 - Tacoma, WA11/20 - Abil…
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Dennis is joined by filmmaker Yen Tan whose latest movie All That We Love starring Margaret Cho and Jessie Tyler Ferguson is opening Outfest Next this week and hitting cinemas and streaming soon after. The film is about a woman in midlife who loses her dog and how she carries on after that loss and how she manages the relationships in her life, inc…
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A special episode this week. Friend of the podcast Brian Bates returns to fill in for Greg and go all in with Old Spice. In addition to this week's brand, we also hear about Brian's flight to St. Louis, Sean took Brian to breakfast, the Bates Fanclub, how Brian got the nickname Breakfast, a Ludo story, merch, comments, Word Of The Week and so much …
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The Canadian Sport Policy helps identify Canadian sport priorities and guides how federal, provincial and territorial governments advance sport. It provides a shared framework for working together to ensure sport contributes positively to the lives of individuals, communities and the country. Links: Canadian Sport Policy 2025-2035: https://www.cana…
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Toby Robinson is a British international swimmer specializing in freestyle and open water events, he competed at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris in the 10km Open water event. Katie Pumphrey is a Baltimore-based interdisciplinary artist and ultramarathon open water swimmer. They are both Sport Ambassadors for the Swimmable Cities alliance. Swimmable…
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Long before it became one of the most visited websites on Earth, Wikipedia began as a radical idea from a curious boy in Huntsville, Alabama. Raised by a father who managed a grocery store and a mother and grandmother who ran a tiny, Montessori-inspired school where “each one teach one” was the guiding principle, Wales grew up surrounded by early c…
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For the second part of Dennis's conversation with Matching Minds With Sondheim author Barry Joseph, Dennis invites his old friend Dennis Osborne to join the Zoom. Dennis was a good friend of Stephen Sondheim's for the last 35 years of his life and spent a lot of time playing games with him. In this conversation, Dennis and Barry talk about Sondheim…
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Poor decor, having expensive taste, Primetime's prayer, and playing more or less... On the net, it's a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11/7 - Boise, ID11/8 - Spokane, WA11/9 - Tacoma, WA11/20 - Abilene, TX11/21 - San Antonio, TX11/22 - Tyler, TX11/23 - A…
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Get ready to snack out loud on this episode as the guys bring you the one and only Bugles. In addition to this week's brand, we have a recap from the Hal-LUDO-ween weekend, Tim left Greg hanging, Sean and Greg's weekend, Greg's shows with Nate, the unique servers at the Westport Funnybone, bugle the instrument, Word of The Week, comments and so muc…
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Before he was Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones or the commanding presence of The Jewel in the Crown, Charles Dance was a boy from Worcestershire whose father died when he was three and whose mother built a new life for the family, remarried to their lodger. A childhood marked by loss, a stammer and humble beginnings gave little hint of the comman…
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Dennis is joined via Zoom by Barry Joseph, author of the new book Matching Minds with Sondheim, which is all about the legendary Broadway composer and lyricist's love of puzzles and games. Barry talks about being inspired to write the book in 2022, a few months after Sondheim's passing, and how writing the book became like a puzzle for him to solve…
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ChatGPT being a yes man, parking in two spots, standing ovations, market is always right... On the net, it's a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠10/24 - Birmingham, AL10/25 - Chattanooga, TN11/7 - Boise, ID11/8 - Spokane, WA11/9 - Tacoma, WA11/20 - Abilene, TX…
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