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Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo

Hosted by nationally touring comedian John Poveromo, Dystopia Tonight dares to ask the question: Is this too much? Are we hurtling through a dystopian nightmare, trapped in an endless, self-perpetuating whirlpool of clickbaity headlines, viral memes, and doomscroll-fueled chaos? A carnival of absurdity where every click feels like another nail in society’s coffin? Or is this the moment before we wake up, pull the plug, and rewrite the story — hoping someone remembered to hit record? Either way, welcome to Dystopia Tonight.

Now with 200+ episodes available to Dystopia Tonight's worldwide audience, we now feature live performances, fundraising events and more. John has developed a reputation to generate funny and deeply engaging interviews with brilliant minds on various topics ranging from the physics of climate change with Lawrence Krauss, to the consistency of edibles with Tommy Chong.

Recent Podcast

Nov. 13, 2025

Day 287 - Caitlin Gill Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

It was an absolute blast meeting @caitlinistall at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. We immediately nerded out about individual styles of comedy, our audiences, and the weird alchemy of what makes comedy work. Full interview ...
Nov. 12, 2025

Day 286 - Adam Mamawala Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Caught up with my buddy @adammamawala at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival to talk comedy, the festival, and relationships and his unique trajectory in the industry!
Nov. 10, 2025

Day 285 - Jay Jurden Live From The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Jay Jurden is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his sharp wit, clever storytelling, and energetic stage presence. Originally from Mississippi, Jay’s comedy blends pop culture, identity, and personal experience ...

Reviews

Incredible!

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Mafequeen | Sept. 14, 2021

Fascinating!

"Such an interesting conversation...is what I say after listening to each episode. The episode with John Romita Jr was fascinating. I don’t read comics or watch superhero movies but this conversation …"

thefreeto | April 21, 2021

Fun and interesting!

"Came for John’s comedy, stayed for his guests and conversations. Can’t wait for the next podcast."

cbatn | March 24, 2021

LOVE Dystopia Tonight!

"John and Tom are hilarious! They bring in such awesome guests; I end up a fan of anyone and everyone they have on. And I love that fans can participate and ask questions! It’s so fun to watch and be …"

Jacky T. | Sept. 3, 2022

Well played…

"Ok, Leland Sklar and William Goldstien, same day. Two people I have never heard of, and now will never forget. well played Dystopia."

TheMor76 | Oct. 11, 2022