BONDING with Troy Bond

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Troy Bond delivers a raw, unfiltered episode tackling U.S. foreign policy and the prospect of war with Iran, calling out political hypocrisy and the fallout from elite scandals. He mixes sharp political commentary with personal reflections on addiction, recovery, and online controversy.

The second half answers listener questions about touring, stage preparation, vegetarian cooking, religion, mental health, and upcoming projects like a Patreon and live readings. The episode blends anger, humor, and practical advice from a comedian on the road.

Troy Bond and Jared Waters dig into Michael Jackson's transition from child star to adult solo artist, exploring The Wiz, Motown roots, Quincy Jones's influence, family dynamics, and the making of Off the Wall.

The episode breaks down key songs, themes of race and work ethic, and how this album set the stage for Thriller and the rest of Michael's legacy.

A review of the Melania movie into sharp takes on Trump, the Epstein files, and modern conspiracies. He mixes political outrage with personal stories — a middle-school talent show disaster, touring struggles, and toy-collecting confessions.

Throughout the episode Troy answers listener questions, riffs on pop culture (Star Wars, Harry Potter, and the Super Bowl), and shares candid thoughts on relationships, family, and the media while keeping a provocative, unfiltered tone.

Comedian Troy Bond delivers a long, uncensored episode covering Michael Jackson’s legacy and leaked music, pop‑culture controversies and political rants, and a deep dive into race, celebrity and media. He mixes movie and music commentary with comic bits, Star Wars references and a curated playlist.

Between the jokes Troy gets personal about touring, grief after losing a close friend, and what drives him as a performer — all while riffing on guests, viral news and the entertainment industry’s messy business around fame.

Gorman becomes a warning about uniforms, paperwork, and public terror.

Mon Mothma’s calm truth-telling models courage and the episode insists that repression spreads through silence and administration, not dramatic villainy.

This episode is a candid conversation between Troy and rising comic Rosie Catherine, tracing her path from interning at comedy clubs to building a viral following and headlining shows in New York. They discuss early gigs, college decisions, the grind of open mics, and what it takes to commit to a comedy career.

Along the way they touch on friendship and mentorship, family support, social media growth, the darker side of attention (harassment and entitled followers), writing craft and influences like My Name Is Earl, plus tour dates and practical advice for new comics.

Comedian Troy Bond counts down his top 25 Michael Jackson songs, reacts to the new MJ biopic, and shares candid thoughts on Michael’s music, fame, and struggles.

He also riffs on books and Star Wars, reflects on self-mastery, and delivers a passionate take on SNAP benefits and hunger in America.

Troy hosts a solo episode of Bonding, opening up about turning 30, relationship struggles, career setbacks, and the mental toll of a rough year and canceled shows. He dives into a heated politics rant about Charlie Kirk and Dan Crenshaw, shares candid stories about his Michael Jackson impersonations and past substance use, and runs through his favorite music picks. The episode ends with a listener Q&A, tour dates, and a preview of a new co-host joining soon.

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