Best Podcomics Podcasts (2025)

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Workforce Reconfiguration, Not Workforce Shortage; It’s not people and patient ratios, it’s the care model and sub-models themselves 7:45

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2d ago7:45

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Healthcare does not lack workers; it lacks a work model capable of supporting them. Modern care assumed infinite elasticity from clinicians, but that model has reached its limit. What comes next is not incremental change; it is reconfiguration: team-based, patient-centered, digitally enabled, and economically aligned with value. When the work is re…

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The Naming Maze; How Getting Lost in Healthcare Taxonomy and Wayfinding Costs Millions 11:53

7d ago11:53

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The complexity of the U.S. healthcare system is magnified by inconsistent, fragmented naming of care locations. Terms such as hospital, medical center, and institute may appear interchangeable, but in practice they introduce confusion, increase the risk of surprise billing, and fuel costly administrative errors.…

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Where Journeys Collide; Designing Beyond a Single Healthcare Experience Map 11:53

25d ago11:53

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Every healthcare organization operates within a web ofoverlapping experience maps, including clinical, administrative, payer, patient, and policy maps. These maps shape every decision, workflow, and outcome. In healthcare, a customer experience (CX) map traces the steps, systems, and emotions that patients, clinicians, and staff move through as car…

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The Monster in the Middle; Why Prior Authorization Wrecks the Patient Experience, and Why Everyone’s Trying to Tame It 11:17

28d ago11:17

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Every industry has a process that looks small on paper butshapes everything around it. In healthcare, that process is priorauthorization. It is the quiet monster that hides between doctors, payers, and patients, invisible to most until it strikes. When it does, it does not just delay care; it unravels trust, burns out staff, and corrodes the very i…

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#216: AI Doesn’t Give A Shit About Hot Chicks and Explosions 1:09:23

1M ago1:09:23

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Ian gets a cat. Scott swears off humor. Bees know morse code. Bond villain satellite start-ups and BDSM teddy bears.

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The Decentralizing of the Hospital Cafeteria; Why food service is the next frontier of healthcare innovation 11:22

1M ago11:22

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Hospitals were once the epicenter of healthcare food service. One kitchen fed thousands, one cafeteria served everyone from physicians to visitors, and one model defined the experience. That era is ending. As care moves beyond the hospital walls into outpatient clinics, ambulatory centers, imaging hubs, and patients’ homes, food service needs to mo…

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The Quiet Rebellion; How Small Medical Practices Are Beating the Odds and Finding Margin in the Chaos 11:02

2M ago11:02

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For years, the story of American healthcare has read like an obituary for small, independent medical practices. Faced with shrinking reimbursements, staffing shortages, and rising administrative burden, many physicians traded autonomy for stability, selling to health systems or private equity. Yet beneath the consolidation headlines, a quiet rebell…

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Medication Management and the Myth of Patient Empowerment 10:41

2M ago10:41

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All around you, Healthcare leadership continues to lean on familiar solutions: more education, more empowerment, more reminders to improve adherence. It sounds polite,nonthreatening, and promising. But it’s also a comfortable excuse that obscures a deeper, systemic failure. Because the truth is: medication adherence—our most basic measure of patien…

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#215: I Don’t Need To Do Everything The Cult Underworld Tells Me To 57:40

2M ago57:40

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Ian brings a brand new Trick Or Truth. Two moons may bring a Wereworld. Zombeez receives a hard goal.

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Modern Primary Care Diagnostic Sequences 11:44

2M ago11:44

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Modern Primary Care Diagnostic Sequences; Why the Future of Care Hinges on Faster, Smarter Diagnostics. Traditionally, and still in many practices today, some of the most important parts of a primary care visit happen after the patient leaves the exam room. Diagnosis is often delayed, follow-up decisions are disconnected from the visit itself, and …

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The Next Safety Gap; How Compounded GLP-1s Expose the Limits of Oversight 7:43

2M ago7:43

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As demand for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy soars, a parallel market for compounded versions has emerged — one that’s largely unregulated and increasingly risky. This episode examines how gaps in oversight, aggressive marketing, and blurred lines between compounding and manufacturing expose patients to safety concerns and strain the health sy…

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The Domino Effect; How Shifts in Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Reshape Everyone’s Insurance 7:59

3M ago7:59

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The 3 Ps Reshaping Care: Primary Care, Pricing, and Place 7:37

3M ago7:37

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Primary care consolidation is changing how patients experience — and pay for — everyday healthcare. This episode examines how ownership, pricing, and place intersect to drive up costs, with research from The Journal of the American Medical Association showing that hospital and private equity–affiliated practices charge more without delivering clear…

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America’s Only Unregulated Product; Firearms and the Public Health Gap 8:04

3M ago8:04

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Firearms have become the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens, yet unlike cars, toys, or even e-cigarettes, they remain exempt from basic consumer safety regulation. This episode explores the public health and economic costs of treating guns as constitutionally protected products rather than consumer goods, drawing on recent researc…

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Your Front Door Has Moved (and It Doesn’t Have Your Logo on It) 7:36

3M ago7:36

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Patients are no longer entering care through the doors traditional health systems control. This episode explores how retail brands, pharma platforms, and digital experiences are becoming the new “front doors,” transferring trust and reshaping where care journeys begin. We look at what this shift means for partnerships, brand equity, and how healthc…

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When Health Plan Disputes Become the New Normal 9:29

3M ago9:29

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Rising clashes between hospitals and insurers are exposing outdated fee-for-service infrastructure. As payer–provider clashes surge, healthcare infrastructure is under pressure. We unpack what’s fueling these disputes, how they impact patients, and why flexible platforms may be the key to moving forward.…

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The Oddities and Ripple Effect of GLP-1 7:12

3M ago7:12

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From weight loss buzz to healthcare infrastructure, GLP-1 drugs started as diabetes treatments but are now reshaping weight loss, care delivery, and consumer markets. In this episode, we explore how they have become more than medicine, driving new business models, digital access points, and patient expectations, featuring insights from leaders acro…

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The New Microdosing 4:51

3M ago4:51

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Microdosing is adjusting its format. This episode gives listeners a sneak peek at how Microdosing will be adopting a report-based, written-format-first approach to content. And be moving deeper into the 21st century by having those reports converted to audio podcasts using our new AI-based narrator, Mavis.…

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Ep 74 - Old Kangaroo Circus 30:23

4M ago30:23

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Jon D. returns for Episode 74 with some big milestones and bigger opinions. He kicks things off celebrating 1,653 days sober (over 4.5 years) and laughs about how giving up booze has saved him a fortune. Perfect timing, since alcohol sales are crashing in 2025 while non-alcoholic beer is having its own moment (yes, even Old Milwaukee NA exists now)…

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#214: Two Wigs and Corpse Paint 54:12

6M ago54:12

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Scott emerges from the plains of Nebraska with a plan: buy a Chevy Trax over the phone, go full corpse paint metal in Hamtramck, and maybe buy the New Dodge Lounge using sheer force of imagination. Ian cautiously considers the D&D convention, mourns the exile of Tapes Only from Planet Ant, and provides beard-growing moral […]…

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Ep 73 - O.P.P. All The Time 28:42

7M ago28:42

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Jon D. takes on ketchup conspiracies (seriously — check the Pantone match), why Andor might just be the best Star Wars content ever created. Plus listener giveaways, and more. It’s part stand-up, part soapbox, and full of Jon D. style. 🧃The Great Ketchup Conspiracy: ever wonder why the Heinz bottle at your favorite restaurant doesn't taste quite ri…

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Graveyard Shift 14:14

7M ago14:14

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In a chilling recount of an overnight shift, a seasoned security guard finds himself ensconced in the eerie solitude of a booth by Manhattan’s lone lighthouse. What initially seems like a mundane assignment quickly spirals into an unsettling experience as he confronts inexplicable occurrences. As time becomes an elusive concept and the guard’s grip…

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Zelda (Season Finale) 16:40

7M ago16:40

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A troubled visitor finds themselves entangled in a labyrinth of dark forces as they seek solace from the enigmatic psychic medium, Zelda. In a compelling ritual that merges the ethereal with the emotional, Zelda guides the listener through a hypnotic journey of supernatural cleansing, confronting dangerous spirits that threaten personal liberation.…

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#213: Thirty Pounds Of Flesh 1:02:54

8M ago1:02:54

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Scott is visited by aliens. Ian makes a sick riff out of Belphegor’s Prime. New segment introduced: Animal Vs Animal Which Animal Is More Metal This One Or That One.

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#212: A Very Diogenes Easter 1:12:05

8M ago1:12:05

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Scott predicts the end of SCOTTCast with Belphegor’s Prime. Ian drinks from two cups. Diogenes approves of public masturbation.

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Ep 72 - The Stonerifics of It 25:23

9M ago25:23

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After a break since December, Jon D. is back with Episode 72! He’s celebrating a big sobriety milestone and diving into everything from streaming service price hikes to freezing cold snaps and Canadian winters. Jon also chats about this year’s National Film Registry picks, shares a quick story about meeting Tommy Chong, and wonders—just how tall is…

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#211: You Don’t Know SCOTTCast 1:29:25

9M ago1:29:25

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Scott interrupts Year of Metal for a gameshow because he finally made a pun.

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#210: An Increase In The Hazard Of Inflammation 1:06:40

9M ago1:06:40

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Scott picks up lockpicking as a sport. Ian reads the CIA guide to simple sabotage. Allegations as a promotional strategy for David’s YouTube channel. Idaho bans boobs and truck nuts in sweeping bill.

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#209: Tertiary Culkin Experience 1:04:35

9M ago1:04:35

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Ian can’t give away Mayhem tickets. Scott has a dream. Bronwyn’s Choice enters the running as a possible SCOTTCast Production.

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#208: The Blessed Child Who Licks VHS Tapes 52:44

10M ago52:44

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Ian has a VHS cleaning machine on layaway. Scott is caught downloading Californication. Bloodbath goes through the SCOTTCast Metal Rating System. Demons and titties decorate a van. Does irony ruin the artistic value of b-movies?

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#207: Fozzie Bear About To Commit A Heinous Act 1:12:57

10M ago1:12:57

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Scott critiques an AI-generated metal theme and tests a Nebraska beer. Ian dodges his cat Bela Lugosi’s cable-chewing antics and sips a dry-hopped lager. Celine Dion’s ball will go on. Paranormal disinformation KGB muppet campaigns.

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#206: Viscose De Bamboo 1:03:10

10M ago1:03:10

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Scott obsesses over materials. Ian welcomes the Year of Metal. Will the SCOTTCast guys measure their night boners together?

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#205: Pillars and Pillories 1:31:38

12M ago1:31:38

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Scott declares 2025 to be The Year Of Metal. Ian offers advice on not being a poser. David suggests neck exercise.

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#02: Hamtramck Avengers Vs. The Gorpis! – We Start With Violence 11:10

1y ago11:10

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In the second chapter of Hamtramck Avengers Vs. The Gorpis, our heroes attempt to find answers at the local school.

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When They Sleep 7:53

1y ago7:53

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In a narrative rich with supernatural elements and introspective themes, Marnie's late-night laundry escapade takes an otherworldly turn. DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE™— Season 1: Anthology Episode 6 Title: When They Sleep Starring: Dara Kramer as "Marnie" Written by: Jeffrey James Keyes Original Score by: Manuel Pelayo & Giancarlo Bonfanti Theme Song…

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#204: Dead Men Have No Laws 1:20:21

1y ago1:20:21

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Scott enters into his adult era. Ian possibly revises his Rich Bastard tax plan. David carves his name into bars of soap.

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Ep 71 - PBR & Pork Rinds 36:59

1y ago36:59

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Welcome to Episode 71 of Jon D Podcast! In this episode, Jon reflects on almost four years of no booze, he shares insights from his recent stand-up experiences, explores the art of building comedy routines, and answers a listener question about transitioning into a "working" comic. Plus, he gives updates on the NHL season, particularly his beloved …

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#203: Holding Strong or Completely Gone 1:13:48

1y ago1:13:48

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A chill pod. Tape acquisitions are discussed. Scott tries to give Ian an existential crisis and fails. Ian contemplates the possibility of a cake farting cat sitter.

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#202: Give Me Your Spittle, Stranger 1:12:37

1y ago1:12:37

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Ian proposes a retirement plan for himself. Scott contemplates Camus. Mike Tyson gives advice to a child. Music selection for cruise liners.

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Dusk In The Park 16:09

1y ago16:09

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Steve, an old spirit, recounts the chilling narrative of his sudden, tragic demise in a hauntingly immersive tale. As dusk settles in the park, he reflects on the fateful day when a series of ominous signs foreshadowed the peril that awaited him. Steve finds himself caught in a harrowing encounter that escalates from a simple drink at a dive bar to…

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The Runner 12:25

1y ago12:25

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Episode 4 delves into the intricate interplay between reality and the subconscious, exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the haunting nature of unresolved anxieties. Set against the backdrop of a desolate park along the Hudson River, "Isaiah" finds himself inexplicably drawn into a surreal encounter with a mysterious figure on a bench, provokin…

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Imaginary Friends 16:03

1y ago16:03

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Dive into the mysterious world of childhood imagination. Ever had an imaginary friend who seemed a bit too real? This episode will make you question what's possible in the realm of childhood wonders and ghostly encounters. Join "Sascha", "Alice", and "Leslie" as they share gripping stories of their childhood companions, Coco, Charles, Dr. Tom, and …

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#201: Hell Is Self-Awareness 1:27:21

1y ago1:27:21

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Scott looks to robots for literary validation. Ian grapples with the idea George Clooney is making moves on his wife. David makes solo vacation plans as a rule.

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#01: Talkin’ Gorpis – Robots Discuss HAvTG #01 7:23

1y ago7:23

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The robots love SCOTTCast, and they started a show talking about our latest podcomic series, The Hamtramck Avengers vs The Gorpis! Listen as they try their best.

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#01: Hamtramck Avengers Vs. The Gorpis! – Dax Comes A Knockin 12:14

1y ago12:14

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For our 200th episode, we did something weird. We got resident actor extraordinaire Bendy Armes to join us and improvise a 12 part Hamtramck Avengers Podcomic! To be released over the next twelve episodes as bonus episodes, join us on an adventure at times thrilling and moving.

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Ep 70 - Lightning Bug Down 19:41

1+ y ago19:41

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In this episode, Jon D. kicks things off with a lighthearted story about trying to pronounce "seventy" in Spanish, sharing a bit of humor around the potential embarrassment. He then dives into the sweet world of crème brûlée, offering a short history of the famous dessert. Next, Jon covers the latest in the NFL up to Week 3, recounting a funny game…

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Stanley Hotel 14:25

1+ y ago14:25

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In this haunting episode, two ghost hunters, "Sofia" and "Devan," find themselves grappling with the mysterious happenings at the infamous Stanley Hotel. From fleeting apparitions by the window to memories that linger like the scent of a loved one, this story explores the spaces between the supernatural and the deeply personal. DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPE…

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Crossing 11:37

1+ y ago11:37

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When the night turns eerie, and the shadows start to dance, one brave soul decides to cut through Central Park, thinking it’s just another stroll home. With a mix of heart-pounding tension and a sprinkle of the supernatural, this story unpacks how a late-night adventure can flip from ordinary to extraordinary in the blink of an eye. Tune in for a t…

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Ep 69 - That'll Happen 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

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Jon D. Podcast Ep. 69 In this episode, Jon dives into what’s been happening in his world lately, sharing updates on some recent comedy shows and reflecting on the cyclical nature of stand-up comedy. He also revisits topics from previous solo episodes, including Pauly Shore’s upcoming movie about Richard Simmons, the troubles with making films about…