Kenny for Your Thoughts

Glenn, one of my best friends and local stand-up comic, and I talk student loan forgiveness, the the Brew-Ha-Ha (Cincinnati's own tandem comedy/beer festival which he will be performing at), and most importantly: he shatters my biases on a supremely factual level regarding mayonnaise vs. Miracle Whip... Which, I've decided, I will never forgive him for.

Thanks for coming back, y'all. It's been far too long.

My guest for this episode is Ali Jones, a molecular biologist at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME. A literal goddamn scientist. I can't say enough about how interesting this episode was, and I learned a TON in my conversation with her. We talked animal rights in lab testing, advancements in the field, microscopic surgeries, and a bunch of other stuff that you honestly should just listen to. I'll definitely bring her back on, because I have SO MANY MORE QUESTIONS!

My official thrice-returning guest on the pod, Alyson and I cover a wide range of topics (most of which are mentioned in the title), and we parse through what it means to us to be human (again). Ultimately, this was a such a fun one for me, so I encourage everyone to reach out to her and advise her that her OWN podcast should definitely be in her future - as well as restarting her blog. You might not agree with our opinions, but don't sit here and say you didn't laugh. :) Looking forward to the next time, my friend.

First podcast in 9 months. Had to make a few adjustments.

 

This was last minute, necessary, enjoyable, and stupid as fuck.

 

Hope you like it, but don't care if you don't. None of us care, honestly. We had fun.

Jacque & Chase are disgustingly adorable married lovebirds who are raising their son together while working regular 9-5s as well as performing awesome, high-energy covers to pay their bills as functional adults. The band name is "Miss Jacque," and I've been at enough of their shows to confirm that they are, in fact, a good time.

At any rate, we touched on numerous topics, including Dave Chappelle and his unquestionable comedic genius, bisexual married relationships, Jacque's affinity for Bill Hader, and I also tried to sell them both on watching "Throw Momma from the Train" with Danny DeVito & Billy Crystal juuust for the one time.

Damn, it was good to round out 20 entire podcasts with these two fools. Absolutely canNOT wait to do it again. #FuckYoCouch #WhatAmISupposedToDoAboutMyLegs

Ben is a married & dedicated father, small business owner of Be Strong KY, competitive weightlifter, and personal trainer. He wore a tank top to showcase his build simply to spite me (I'm sure of it) (actually, I'm totally joking), but seriously - we spoke so little of what he actually does for a living that he's going to have to come on again simply because tonight's conversation was so damn organically human. We disagreed on several important points, and yet somehow... We still had an amazing conversation. 

Imagine that.

Truly looking forward to having him on again.

This is definitely your guy if you're looking for a lifestyle change, mental health adjustment via the body, or something a bit more cerebral.

Happy Thursday, y'all. Amy Holland's recommendations rarely disappoint. The evidence is here. :)

Jesus tap-dancing Kentucky-fried Christ, I haven't said so little because I was laughing, being insulted, or laughing at being insulted in such a long time. It turns out that when you bring 4 hilarious comics onto your shitty kitchen podcast, you either get a lot done, or you get absolutely nothing done. It all depends on your perspective. 

Please support your local comedy scene. It is truly the final frontier for free speech, and also jokes about my two mini-beards, large foreheads, and whether or not Glenn & Jay need booster seats to see over their own steering wheels. Another good one in the books.

Also, thank you, Albuterol. You the real MVP.

My dad just died. This is a rescheduled episode from exactly one month ago. Alyson helps me deal with my shit, spread some laughter, and talk about humanity. We also talk about Mel Gibson, epilepsy, and why we are the way we are.

 

Definitely one of my favorite episodes, and for me - one of the most important. Can't wait for the next one.

The biggest pod yet - and what will probably result in at least a monthly political panel in some capacity- I was honored with the input & participation of the following (alphabetically ordered) guests: 

+Adam Collins: "38 year old former and current candidate for Hamilton City Council. Atheist humanist, putting the betterment of humankind above all else. My main goal in life is to try to leave the world a better place than when I got here. Ultra liberal far leftist. Fuck the system."

+Jake Dingler: "30. Queer communist/Maoist. Welder by trade, gig worker by circumstance. Social justice organizer with various groups around Cincinnati."

+Tara Doerzbacher: "31. Intentional living. Feminist. Gatherer of plants and books and non committal men. Moderate Liberal."

+Tyler Herrmann: 31. Unapologetic Republican. Lawyer. Gubment employee & burgeoning/lightweight established politician. "Tyler has several letters after his name, but still knows very little. Also, he likes elephants."

+Dr. Amy Holland: Au. D. Libertarian. Former small business owner & private practician, current Clinical Director for a large (but family-owned) hearing health business in OH & KY. Sassy-pants. Deadpanner unrivaled. She's a class-act human being, rational to a fault, and sometimes she makes too much goddamn sense.

In an increasingly divisive country, I sought to lay the groundwork for a dialogue across the political spectrum. I hope you enjoy these different & often conflicting viewpoints as much as I enjoyed having them on.

David Owens is the uncle and one of the loving survivors of his niece, Madison, who passed away in 2017 due to neuroblastoma that was detected pre-birth. She was 9 years, 9 months, and 9 days old.

Madison became a precious beacon of sunshine during her hard-fought battle with cancer. Her unlimited positivity and hopeful outlook, despite her eventual prognosis, resulted in waves of media attention from numerous people and organizations, and it was my absolute honor and privilege to speak to a man who was there with her through it all.

Now a husband and father himself, David reflects on both of their journeys, the lessons she taught him, and how she shaped the person he is today.

Please consider a donation, a word of encouragement/support, or both, to The Dragonfly Foundation, and/or Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Madison's memory.

#TeamMadison #GoneButLivingOn #999