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Jan. 16, 2025

Day 277 - Dave Diamond and Mr. Zero - All Hail The Kings!

The Kings are a legendary Canadian rock band best known for their infectious blend of power pop and new wave sounds that dominated the airwaves in the early 1980s. Hailing from Oakville, Ontario, the band skyrocketed to fame ...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Day 276 - Marv Ross - A Series Of Cords and A Wild Dream

Marv Ross is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for the 1980s rock band Quarterflash. With a distinctive style blending rock, jazz, and blues influences, Ross helped craft the band's...

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Jan. 3, 2025

Day 275 - The Unimportant Importance of Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser is a legendary comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose career spans decades of iconic work. Best known for his roles in Mad About You, Stranger Things, and The Kominsky Method, Paul joined me on Dystopia Tonig...

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Dec. 24, 2024

Day 274 - The Human Interests of Madeleine Smithberg

Madeleine Smithberg is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television producer, writer, and comedy trailblazer. As the co-creator of The Daily Show , she helped redefine the boundaries of political satire and late-night televis...

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Dec. 21, 2024

Day 273 - The Pendulum Swingeth with Mary Kish

As Director of Community Marketing at Twitch, Mary Kish is one of the most dynamic and insightful voices in the streaming and gaming world, so having her on Dystopia Tonight was a no-brainer. We covered everything from feelin...

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Nov. 12, 2024

Day 272 - Craig Northey - Half The Journey is The Ride

Craig Northey is a prolific musician, songwriter, and composer with a career that spans decades of memorable music and dynamic collaborations. As a founding member of the iconic Canadian rock band Odds, Craig made his mark wi...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Day 271 - Tim Matheson - Damn Glad To Meet Him

Tim Matheson is a veteran actor, director, and producer whose career spans over seven decades in Hollywood. With a journey that began in childhood, Tim has grown from a young actor in beloved classics to an industry stalwart ...

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Nov. 1, 2024

Day 270 - Cal Dodd - The Best There Is

Cal Dodd is a celebrated voice actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Wolverine in the 1990s animated series X-Men: The Animated Series, a role that solidified him as the definitive voice of the beloved Marvel character...

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Oct. 8, 2024

Day 269 - Marley Uribe - The Truth in Art and Culture

Marley Uribe is a talented Mexican-American actress and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, deeply connected to her heritage and passionate about telling authentic stories. Proud of her roots, Marley was inspired to create her ow...

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Oct. 3, 2024

Day 268 - Christian Cordes - Ghostbuster Down

Christian Cordes is an award winning, and extremely versatile filmmaker, director, writer, and podcaster known for his creative storytelling and compelling projects. We discuss his latest venture, Ghostbuster Down, our shared...

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Sept. 25, 2024

Day 267 - Felix Cavaliere - Always A Rascal

Felix Cavaliere is an American singer, songwriter, and keyboardist best known as a founding member and lead vocalist of The Rascals (originally known as The Young Rascals). Born on November 29, 1942, in Pelham, New York, Cava...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Day 266 - Ryan Stout - Imagining Offense

Ryan Stout is a seasoned stand-up comedian who has performed all over the world. He’s made over 200 television appearances on programs including CONAN , Chelsea Lately , HBO’s Funny as Hell , Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham ,...

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Aug. 9, 2024

Day 265 - Jamie Marie Hannigan - "Eye 2 Eye"

Jamie has shared stages with Alicia Keys, Michelle Branch, JaRule, The Backstreet Boys, Mandy Moore, Blondie, Cindy Lauper, and many others. She has performed at world famous NY Couture Fashion Week as well as Michael Jackson...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Day 264 - Bronson Pinchot - Purveyor Of Alternate Reality

Bronson Pinchot joins me on this episode of Dystopia Tonight ! As a versatile actor celebrated for his unforgettable roles in both television and film Bronson has captivated audiences with his comedic talent and charismatic p...

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July 31, 2024

Day 263 - Jerry Harrison - An Undramatic Ending

Jerry Harrison is a legendary musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the keyboardist and guitarist for the influential band Talking Heads. A key figure in the new wave movement, Jerry's innovative sound and creative...

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July 29, 2024

Day 262 - Dedee Pfeiffer - The Introvert's Extrovert

DeDee Pfeiffer is an accomplished actress and advocate with a dynamic career spanning over three decades. Known for her vibrant personality and versatility, she has captivated audiences in both film and television. DeDee gain...

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July 22, 2024

Day 261 - Lawrence Gowan - Long Winded Answers From The Bubble

Lawrence Gowan is a Canadian musician, vocalist, and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and keyboardist for the rock band Styx. Born on November 22, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland, Gowan moved to Canada with his family at ...

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May 30, 2024

Day 260 - Jay Leno - A Single Focused Person

Jay Leno, a true icon of American comedy, joins me on this episode of Dystopia Tonight! We swap Richard Lewis stories, chat about his start as a comic at Emerson College, his love for cars and motorcycles on "Jay Leno's …

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May 24, 2024

Day 259 - Shawn Mullins - When The Work Really Starts

On this brand new episode of Dystopia Tonight we have the first-ever podcast appearance of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins! Shawn and I talk about everything from his early days as a young musician, his musical family, early inspi...

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May 12, 2024

Day 258 - Mama B - A Mothers Day Special

Mama B (Jacq Becker) creates music the whole family can enjoy by melding contemporary production with timeless song craft. Her debut, Imaginology pairs lyrics directly inspired by the crazy things kids say with elegant retro-pop.

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May 9, 2024

Day 257 - Jimmy Tingle - The Funny Agenda

Jimmy Tingle and I discuss his upcoming one man show, "Humor and Hope for Humanity" at the SoHo Playhouse in NY, the influence of Jackie Mason, Lily Tomlin, Spalding Gray and John Leguizamo, stand-up, Boston Comics, The Ding Ho, Steven …

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April 29, 2024

Day 256 - Katie Boyle - Risk Vs Reward

Irish comedian Katie Boyle, now based in NYC, is a rising star in the comedy scene, known for her sharp wit and captivating storytelling. From her debut album hitting #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts to headlining sold-out shows across the …

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Feb. 28, 2024

Day 255 - Bob Cowsill - "Bonded By Music"

The Cowsills have a rich history woven into the tapestry of music, captivating audiences in the 1960s and early 1970s with their unique blend of pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their infectious tunes, like "The Rain, the Park & Other …

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Feb. 19, 2024

Day 254 - Robert Smigel - High Quality Means of Escape

Inspiring laughter and thought in equal measure, Robert Smigel is a comedic genius who has left an iconic mark in this history of comedy as an actor, comedian, writer, director, producer and puppeteer, known for his SNL "TV Funhouse" cartoon …

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