Deep S##! w/ Baron Vaughn

Multi hyphenate extraordinaire, DC Pierson, gets deep with the issue of Trust. We talk about what it means to trust an audience as artists, and to trust an artist as an audience. We make mental stops at the art of DJing, the writings of Mamet, indie films, and DC's new relationship, all of which make for an extra long episode.

Lisa DEATH Johnson wants to talk about Beth. Scratch that - reverse it. We sit down and talk about our experiences with death and how it's influenced out lives. I also make a case for why she should like Tarantino, but that's besides the point.

Eliza and I talk about a subject of my choosing - Parenting. According to parents, it's very hard, but maybe they're doing it incorrectly. We try to figure out some of the habits people adhere to that mess kids and themselves up, and talk about things some do to offset that. But when all is said and done, Eliza wants you to know one thing: all of the Cosby Show is on Netflix right now.

This week's podcast guest is Todd Levin...so I guess that makes it a Toddcast. I kill me! Todd has reached an age where he's trying to figure out what Age and Adulthood means. In a conversation that can't help but be about beds and cars, Todd reveals his thoughts about our culture's preoccupation with owning stuff as a marker of Age. So basque in the glory of this big time Hollywood comedy writer talking to me, little old Baron de Blackville.

Welcome to Deep S##! 2012! Jonah Ray probably thinks this episode is about him. And it is. We delve into the psychological ocean of Jonah's Vanity. We navigate those troubled waters on the "SS Copious Movie and TV References." We battle the Bruised Ego pirates before docking on Self Deprecation Island. And that island is where...we learn...that this description has become absurd.

Kyle Kinane and I are Fun, right? What the crapple does that even mean? We sit down and explore what people and ourselves expect out of Fun. Hopefully you'll have a good time listening to this.

Ali Wong is back...and this time she's out for revenge. If this was a Van Damme movie, that would be the tag. Mizz Wong and I delve into the realm of Jealousy. We talk about what it is, what it does, and Ali shares a few personal stories about her experiences with it. This episode brought to you my ego, insecurity, and bad decisions.

It's the triumphant return of Eliza Skinner! And with her she brings some thoughts about our culture's relationship to Negativity. What can be learned from our bad feelings? How do we find balance and stop being little bitches? These and other questions fuel our talk replete with our standard riffs and ribaldry.

MC Mr Napkins is back to talk about a little something called Self-Sabotage. We dip into professional and romantic ways this can happen mixed in with Baron's proudest wordplay moment (something to do with the nose). Also, Zach shares a new song with us inspired by his last appearance

In the midst of a New York visit, Baron sits down with Comedi-friend, Hari Kondabolu. They discuss how the issue of Honesty plays a big role in Hari's heart, head, and yes, his comedy. From 9/11 to Edinburgh to Paul Mooney and back...we get to keepin it deep.