1000 w/ Ron Placone

Nick Paro is a podcaster, veteran, and poet. He challenges the “manosphere” on what masculinity really means, he also challenges what the oath to protect the United States really means, too. In short, he’s a lover, fighter, and poet. Literally. Perfect episode for Veteran’s Day.

Jay Ponti is a musician, author, and activist. From punk rock, to Occupy Wall Street, to being the Revolution. It’s Election Day 2026 in the United States, I can’t think of a better guest.

Tara Devlin is a comedian and political commentator. We’ve been friends for over 10 years and have been collaborating for just as long. History, addiction, politics, it’s all there.

Lucy Aiken is an actress and producer. We met in Edinburgh at the Fringe Festival. When she found out I had a show called Anti-Fascist Pasta Night, she shared a story about how she got tricked into being in a Sam Hyde sketch. I was intrigued.

Homer Shadowheart is a comedian and Native American. He’s also a medical anomaly and miracle. Homer is studied by doctors and medical professionals, trying to figure out how he’s still alive. We dive into it.

Joey Clift is a comedian, Emmy-nominated TV Writer, and member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. His new book is called “We’ve Been Here the Whole Time.” Goes without saying, especially in October, we had a lot to talk about.

Greg Bixby is a political online personality. It all started with trying to get on Jeopardy to impress a partner, and eventually led to debating Jordan Peterson, yes, that Jordan Peterson.

Zach Funk is a comedian, producer, and suicide prevention advocate. I’ve known Zach for about 15 years now. I knew he lost his father at a young age, and, recently, he learned a significant new detail to that tragedy.

Amanda Andrews is an actress, performer, and mental health advocate. She regularly performs and produces One Woman Rock Shows on the topic of Mental Health. Her newest show, Bipolarcoaster, had a run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, which is where we met.

Jules Oakes is a comedian and performer. She’s autistic, anti-fascist, ADHD, and she has an obsession with pigeons. We met each other at the Fringe while flyering for our shows. Unfortunately, our times conflicted, so we couldn’t see each other’s shows...Fortunately, she was down to record a podcast instead.