As the World Taverns is a D&D 5e Actual Play podcast where three unlikely heroes, embark on heroic quest to save the town of Merribrooke from ill-defined, but certain doom. Their plans may be half-baked and poorly executed, but through sheer luck, determination and a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done, they just might succeed. Tune in every other week to hear Kat, Emily, Nik and Scot pretend to know what they're doing on As the World Taverns.
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Welcome to the Kinni Cast, an all-new podcast from the City of River Falls featuring real people with a real purpose. On every episode, you’ll hear from City employees to learn more about the work being done to make River Falls a better place. You’ll learn about what projects they’re working on and what drives them to make a positive impact on the River Falls community. So if you’re curious about what’s next for River Falls and want a peek behind the scenes of City Hall, you’re in the right ...
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Stealing Focus is a show that reviews the best (and worst!) of film and stage musicals! Starring Emily Clark and Jeff Scot Carey with off-the-cuff thoughts, and featuring oodles of very special guests!
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Lou Perez is a comedian, producer, and author of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. You may have seen him on FOX's Gutfeld! and Open to Debate (with Michael Ian Black). Lou was the head writer and producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV and produces Comedy Is Murder, a sketch comedy series with Free the People. Lou is a FAIR-in-the Arts fellow, on the advisory board of Heresy Press, and hosts the live debate series The Wrong Take and The Lou Perez Podcast. During my ...
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The Lou Perez Podcast - David Josef Volodzko
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1:17:26Today I’m joined by The Radicalist David Josef Volodzko, news editor and senior writer at The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. If you have the means, FIRE is a great place to donate to. (Don’t let the fact that I used to work for them sully your view of the premiere free-speech organization in the world.) David and I talk about his …
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This week’s episode is a collaboration with comedian Michael Regilio, host of Regilio v Everything. We talk about being dumb, young, and punk—which for Michael meant being a young Republican in high school. I take a trip down memory lane of that time I was cancelled in Dallas. And Michael shares with me all the insane things I had no idea were happ…
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The River Falls Public Library opened at its current location in 1997. And while the library still does so many great things for the local community, it’s in need of some upgrades. Last year, the library received a $4 million grant for renovations, and the much-anticipated construction is underway. Library Director Tanya Misselt joins this episode …
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I Guess That's Why They Call it the Ooze
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1:15:10Send us feedback The gang wraps up their adventures in Alecia and goes shopping. Will all their questions be answered or will they be left Clueless? What new challenges await them in Eldoria Cove? Will Vyn ever find love? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Emb…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Lucy Biggers
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1:00:32The Free Press’s Lucy Biggers went from climate-crisis influencer to climate-alarm denier. I have no clue how big this episode’s carbon footprint is, but it’s worth all the coal we burned to make it happen. Lucy and I talk about her beginnings at NowThis, why climate change doesn’t scare us anymore, hipsters bringing back dung stoves, and how all t…
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Today’s episode starts out on a disappointing note. My guest Rian Stone, video essayist and author of the novels Softbone: Down and Out in New Kowloon and The Dog Walker, thought he was coming on to talk to his professional-wrestling hero, “Lightning” Lou Perez. I’m sorry I had to break the kid’s heart—I am not that Puerto Rican guy—but I think I m…
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In November of 1900, the City of River Falls experienced electricity for the first time as the downtown lights along Main Street were illuminated. This year marks the 125th anniversary of public power in River Falls, which is one of several essential services that River Falls Municipal Utilities provides to residents. Kevin Westhuis is the Utility …
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Send us feedback The Gang goes to meet the Lord of Alecia. Will they make a good impression? Will they be hailed as saviors of the sewers? Will Krang be involved? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - War Path by N…
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A few weeks back I had former Detroit Piston Scot Pollard on the pod and this week I have current…Piston fan Kirk Wilcox. Both men have Piston jerseys with their last names on them. To which I wonder, is it tougher as an adult to wear a personalized jersey? Kirk and I talk about Warped Tour, the ‘04 “Going to Work” Pistons (appropriating blue-colla…
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Gaby Blanco from the Dissident Project was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. She joins me today to talk about the communist island American leftists love to defend— while living in the United States, of course. What’s it like to grow up with food rationing, no freedom to criticize the state, and with Cuba’s big business of medical slavery? Gaby sepa…
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Since Abraham D. Andrews became River Falls’ first mayor in 1885, 34 different people have served as mayor in the City's history. None has served longer than the current mayor, Dan Toland. After assuming the role in April of 2012, Mayor Toland has now served the city for 13 years — surpassing the run of Maynard E. Hoffman in the 1950s and 1960s. De…
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Send us feedback The gang squares off against Psycho Billy and G-Funk. Will they come out on top? Will they defeat the evil Tearence? Will someone get a sweet tribal tattoo? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - Wa…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Scot Pollard
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1:03:10On this episode I had the pleasure of talking with Scot Pallard, NBA veteran and survivor of both the reality-TV show (Survivor season 32) and a heart transplant. Scot’s the subject of the ESPN documentary Heart of Pearl (streaming now on ESPN+) and a volunteer spokesperson for Pearls of Life, which advocates for organ donations. In addition to dis…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Isaac Simpson
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1:24:40This is a special episode of The Lou Perez Podcast. So special, in fact, that it’s not even an episode of The Lou Perez Podcast. No, it’s my appearance on Isaac Simpson’s podcast, The Carousel. Isaac was kind enough to have me on to take a deep dive into possibly the most important article to come out this year, Jean Garnett’s “The Trouble with Wan…
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People get into local government for various reasons. For Scot Simpson, government was not his initial career path. But after shifting course on his original plan, he found himself gravitating toward city government – and he never looked back. He’s spent his entire career in that field, including the past 16 years as the City Administrator for the …
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Send us feedback *Technical Issues Abound* The Gang tries to escape from rat jail. Will they convince the rats of their innocence? Will they charm their way out? Will Vyn make good on her proposal? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpso…
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On this episode of the podcast I try to persuade disabled award-winning filmmaker and President of The Mobility Independence Foundation, Thomas Quiter, to go to war with Shaquille O’Neal. (That would be a real power move.) In the meantime, enjoy our conversation and more importantly, check out Thomas’s doc, The Power to Move. Check out my book, Tha…
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I’m joined by anti-feminist psychiatrist, Hannah Spier. In today’s session we talk about Feminism’s impact on therapy and how “neurodivergence is a costume worn by narcissists.” We give a shoutout to Theodore Dalrymple and call out Cluster B(itches). Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.t…
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Introducing Kinni Cast from the City of River Falls
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0:40Welcome to Kinni Cast, an all-new podcast from the City of River Falls featuring real people with a real purpose. In each episode, you’ll hear from City employees about the work being done to make River Falls a better place. Learn about what projects they’re working on and what drives them to make a positive impact on the River Falls community. So …
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Send us feedback The gang continue their quest to save the kidnapped kinfolk. Will they be able to save them in time? Will a plan ever go according to plan? Will anyone's momma be safe? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battl…
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My friend Paul Rossi joins me to talk about the Terra Firma Teaching Alliance, the impact of A.I. on education, how “objectivity is white supremacy,” and the magic of calculus. Paul was kind enough to make the drive to Ogunquit, Maine to see me open for the dangerously funny Scott Thompson. (He found out I’m shorter in person.) Check out my book, T…
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Earlier this year, my friend Matt Himes (managing editor of The Blaze’s Align) lost his home in the California fires, but he didn’t lose his sense of humor or his willingness to try a lot of things he’s bad at. It was great catching up with Matt on life after the fire, what it’s like to live out a George Carlin bit, “String Theory,” and going into …
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Send us feedback This week we travel to the past and find out how Gore met Vyn. Will we disrupt the timeline? Will Gore be able to save Artax? Will anyone be set on fire? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - War P…
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The great Amy Alkon returns to my podcast to talk about her new book, Going Menopostal: What You (and Your Doctor) Need to Know About the Real Science of Menopause and Perimenopause and to reveal everything I ever wanted to know about Amy’s superhuman genetics, carnivore diet, and hot hot flashes—which I blame for all the times her video freezes. I…
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I Like My Wizards (A Little on the Raffi Side)
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2:05:45Send us feedback The gang continue their search for the mysterious Raffi. Will they find him in time to save Merribrooke? Will Gore ever meet a deity? Will the gang ever take the easy way out? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - D…
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Send us feedback The Gang continue through the city of Alecia on their quest to find the elusive Raffi. What hidden secrets will they uncover? Will they find their mystery man? Will anyone get blueberry scones? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrov…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Larry Sharpe
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1:03:30Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I always have fun talking with my friend Larry Sharpe of The Sharpe Way. On this episode, I come to him for advice on how to get my child to put/keep his pants on and insights into how bad New York really is, who’s behind the migrant crisis …
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Send us feedback The Gang try to escape from the clutches of the evil wizard Dhugast and continue on their quest. Will they make it out in time? Will the townspeople rejoice at their victory? Will anyone make a weird little friend? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily …
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Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r On this episode I talk with filmmaker and co-host of The System is Down, Dan Smotz, about collapsitarians (my new favorite word), wedding videography, and Who Is Roger Ver? If you’re a paid subscriber to my Substack or the Lions of Liberty P…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Adam Coleman
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1:12:15Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r This is my first podcast release since joining the Lions of Liberty Podcast Network. Paid subscribers to my Substack, as well as subscribers to Lions of Liberty, will have early access to new episodes and other sweet perks in the werks. Stay…
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Send us feedback The gang begin their journey with a simple fetch quest, will it be such a simple task? Will Merrybrook be saved from destruction? Will anyone throw a snake? Find out now on As the World Taverns Nikolas Bryan-Dunaway - Gorman "Gore" Andall Kat Chambliss - Vynrae Ondine Emily Holt - Ember Stargrove Scot Simpson - DM Battle Music - Wa…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Daniel Friedman
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1:11:46Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I got to talk with mystery novelist Daniel Friedman about his Buck Schatz series (which includes Don’t Ever Get Old) and some true-crime favorites. https://amzn.to/3G0ZFLj What do Serial, Making a Murderer, and The Central Park Five have in …
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Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r My good friend, collaborator, and now producer of The New York Sun’s Sanity podcast, Boris Khaykin, returns to TLP to talk about his days as a 17-year-old phone scammer at the New Jersey call center featured in the HBO documentary series, Te…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Charles Love
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1:11:12Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I love getting to talk with my friend Charles Love, author of Race Crazy: BLM, 1619, and the Progressive Racism Movement and co-host of the Cut the Bull! Podcast with Wilfred Reilly. On this episode of TLP, Charles and I cover what it’s like…
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PODCAST COPY Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I had a good time with Mike Lukas, comedian and author of My Effin' Joy Strategy: A Cranky Comic's Game Plan to Find More Happiness in Daily Life and Finding Your Funny Muscle: How to Create Laughs Like a Pro. We talked about ho…
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Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I really enjoyed my conversation with writer and teacher of statistics, Hunter Ash. We talked about “trans widows,” my mission to normalize dudes with breasts, as well as the impact of psychedelics on Hunter’s ideological and physical transf…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Brady Pesola
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1:07:10Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Executive Protection sounds like a John Grisham novel. And if it was its protagonist would be Brady Pesola: U.S. Marine Corps veteran, firearms instructor, and executive protection professional with extensive experience training civilians, l…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Joshua Rainer
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1:08:28Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r My guest Joshua Rainer, the host of Rainer Radio, tells me, “The butthole never lies.” And it’s the truth: The butthole never lies. Especially this butthole, Lou Perez. Believe me: You’re going to enjoy this scrumptious, easily digestible ep…
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Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r My mother drank Budweiser when she was pregnant with me, so this episode of The LPP on Bud Light is close to my heart. (Albeit Mom was a Bud-Heavy drinker.) I hope you enjoy my very sober conversation with Anson Frericks, a former president …
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Sean Malone
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1:09:17Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r My boy Sean Malone (Return on Ideas) stops by to discuss our affection for Florida, David Lynch (who should have been from Florida), and Rick Beato. We take time to goof on the European Union. We mock the greatest living communist, Richard W…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Tran Hoang Calvin
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1:07:54Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I’m joined by my friend Tran Hoang Calvin of Nodehaus to talk about what’s so special about TikTok, being mistaken for Chinese by Chinese people (we’ve all been there), the iPhone’s insistence that you remember you’re mortal, and how you mig…
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Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r “Finding oneself [is] a misnomer: a self is not found but made.” – From Dawn to Decadence Big thanks to my guest Jon Miltimore for turning me onto the ever so quotable Jacques Barzun (quoted above). On this episode, Jon and I talk about the …
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Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r The next four years are going to be a lot of fun. In no small part because of my good friend Hatem Gabr, with whom I’ve co-produced live shows with Jimmy Dore, Colin Quinn, and the first Rutherford Comedy Festival. On this special collaborat…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Peter Moskos
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1:03:11Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r When it comes to crime and policing, Peter Moskos is one of my go-tos. He’s a former Cop in the Hood and author of several books, including the aforementioned Cop in the Hood, Greek Americans, In Defense of Flogging, and his latest (get that…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Peter Stewart
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1:00:38Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r On this episode, I’m joined by Canadian comedian, actuary, and curler Peter Stewart to talk immigration, say goodbye to Justin Trudeau, and slide into the sport of curling, with all its controversies. Have you heard of “Broomgate”? And why i…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Angel Eduardo
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1:04:20Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r I had a great conversation with my friend and former colleague, Angel Eduardo, senior writer/editor at FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression). We talked free speech—including Jew hate on Substack, Facebook’s return to les…
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Ilana Redstone
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1:04:15Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Happy New Year! I’m kicking off 2025 with a great conversation with Ilana Redstone, author of The Certainty Trap: Why We Need to Question Ourselves More―and How We Can Judge Others Less. We talk sociology’s (well-deserved) bad rap, bringing …
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini
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1:00:30Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Meet your heroes. Become friends with your heroes. Have your heroes on your podcast. With Christmas just days away, this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast with Scott Thompson and Paul Bellini of The Kids in the Hall and Mouth Congress was my …
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Kirsten Fleming
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1:05:40Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r “I miss the days when people had real faces.” - Kirsten Fleming, features columnist at The New York Post and my guest on the pod. We discuss Kirsten’s coverage of the Daniel Penny case from both inside and outside the courtroom and the many …
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Andrew Heaton
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1:06:11I thought I knew Andrew Heaton, but the son of “Hanging” Judge Joe gets more and more interesting with every conversation. The man’s got a new book out, and even though he thinks Tribalism Is Dumb, I insist he’s in my tribe—whether he likes it or not. If you enjoy Heaton’s voice you’ll love the audio version of Tribalism Is Dumb. https://amzn.to/4e…
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