Dystopia Now

Dystopia Now

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Dystopia Now episodes

  • Dystopia Now

    We're deep into it now, people. Flooding. Global pandemic. Political malfeasance. A puppy. All the signs are there. It's dystopia. Kerouac is solo after three weeks of laying low in self-quarantine and it looks like the show is taking a darker turn. 

    Check out copodco.com to listen to all of our shows. Watch for our third season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops on Wednesdays. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: God is Gay/Poisson; Sound effects and other music courtesy ZapSplat.com.

    19 min
  • House party clowns

    Two years after starting this thing, Kerouac and Bilford take the podcast to a party for a live recording. Pam booked the gig, so corporate must really be trying to make some money off us. We celebrate the milestone and play a game (quite awfully) with some of the guests. 

    Check out copodco.com and listen to the new season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops on Wednesdays. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: Happy Clappy/John Bartman; God is Gay/Poisson

    39 min
  • We've got company

    Kerouac is feeling the heat as a new podcast moves in a couple studios over and seems to be the new favorites of CoPodCo brass. Guess it's time to start buckling down. 

    Guest info: See Nicole and James at Word on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at The Nest (894 W. Broad, Columbus, Ohio)

    Check out copodco.com and listen to the new season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops on Wednesdays. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: Happy Clappy/John Bartman; God is Gay/Poisson

    36 min
  • Stay broke!

    Just a quick bonus episode where Bilford and Kerouac decide that mo' money really does mean mo' problems. Especially when you tell people all about it on your podcast.

    Reminder: Columbus Comedy Showcase, hosted by Uncle Fun, at Kafe Kerouac on Friday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.

    Check out copodco.com and listen to the new season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops on Wednesdays. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: On the Job/ZapSplat.com; Happy Clappy/John Bartman; God is Gay/Poisson

    22 min
  • Totally Elfed

    So you remember all that magic elf money Jingles left behind last week? A bunch of government goons (I assume, they wouldn't show any ID) came in and confiscated it during this week's show.

    Go see the Columbus Comedy Showcase, hosted by Uncle Fun, at Kafe Kerouac on Friday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.

    Check out copodco.com and listen to the new season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops on Wednesdays. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: In His Own Way/ZapSplat.com; Happy Clappy/John Bartman; God is Gay/Poisson

    34 min
  • Magic is Currency

    ... and wishes aren't cheap.

    Runaway Christmas elves Jingles and Twinkles are back to tell Kerouac all about their Valentine's Day date. The date was a disaster, but it might turn out OK after all. Make sure to stick around for the post-credits scene.

    Check out copodco.com and listen to the new season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops on Wednesdays. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: In His Own Way/ZapSplat.com; God is Gay/Poisson

    45 min
  • Getting Morganized

    It's just Kerouac and Shotgun Mike this week because somebody decided to go canvassing for Morgan Harper instead of booking guests. If you are in Ohio District 3 you should really check her out before the Democratic primary on March 17. Go to https://www.morganharper.org/ to see what she's about.

    Check out copodco.com and listen to the new season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops on Wednesdays. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: John Bartmann/Happy Clappy; God is Gay/Poisson

    37 min
  • Punxsutawney Phil has bars

    What happens when someone drops a diss track against Punxsutawney Phil, who was visiting our show on literally his busiest day of the year? Let's just say the old guy throws down. It's the first-ever rap battle in KTTF history, but hopefully not the last ... We'll have beats on hand for any future challengers.

    Check out copodco.com and listen to the new season of Pretend This Didn't Happen, which drops Feb. 5. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: John Bartmann/Happy Clappy; God is Gay/Poisson

    26 min
  • Panic! at the dystopia

    As Kerouac and Mike ponder the state of the world, we hear from a couple of guests who are especially equipped to deal with a dystopian future (and the future is now, people).

    Use code JAYE to receive $5 off at https://www.trappedcolumbus.com/

    Check out copodco.com for more of our shows, including the first season of Pretend This Didn't Happen. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    Music Credits: John Bartmann/Happy Clappy; God is Gay/Poisson

    32 min
  • Bonus: Bilford cuts a promo

    As promised, we're back with the end of Monday's episode. Bilford comes in to promote the show as only he can. If the analytics say more Bilford, who am I to argue?

    Check out copodco.com for more of our shows, including the first season of Pretend This Didn't Happen. 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/copodco/

    9 min

About Dystopia Now

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Who needs dystopian fiction when you’ve got the real thing right outside? Kerouac and Todd try to make sense of a world gone haywire.