Mehdi Amani is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the benefits of seriously visualizing your success, why teachers are micro-politicians, how 2 AM sleepy comedy sets can be the best comedy sets, the value in knowing when to quit & picking your battles, why playing the long-game will always pay off, and much more! 🔥

Dan Cass is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago! 💯 You might recognize him from Zanies, Laugh Factory, Don't Tell Comedy, etc. His latest special, 'Drama Boi', is OUT NOW in it's entirety on YouTube. 🤯 He produces THREE shows at the moment. These are: 'What Could Go Wrong?' at The Laugh Factory Chicago, 'Lowkey Funny', also at The Laugh Factory Chicago, & 'The Love Below Comedy Show' at Beermiscuous in Lakeview. Catch one of these masterpieces live! It's what we're here for. 😉 In this episode, we discuss why it's pointless to try and 'fix' others, the sheer brilliance of Dua Lipa, why you should look at comedy like a toilet, the time Dan was surrounded by spiders on the subway, the inspiration behind 'What Could Go Wrong?', and much more! 🔥

Kevin Kellam is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 Catch him filming his special 'KEVIN & HELL' live at Lincoln Hall on August 9th, 9 PM 🤯 It will be HISTORIC. It will be BIBLICAL. It will be KEVIN. In this episode, we discuss the radical shift in cultural views on cigarettes, how the craft of radio is different than the craft of comedy, how Kevin has been preparing for his upcoming special taping, the difficulties of pursuing multiple career paths simultaneously, and much more! 🔥

Nick Emeka is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 You might recognize him from Roast Battle Chicago, Laugh Factory, Zanies, One Liner Madness, etc. 😉 In this episode, we discuss Ruse's life expectancy, how a tragic accident helped Nick to find standup comedy, what you can learn from hanging out with old people, the art of creating tension, why overalls are the greatest form of apparel known to man, and much more! 🔥

Melvin Stewart is a comedian & producer based in Chicago! Catch his latest production, 'Big Black Comedy Show', MONTHLY at the Den Theatre 💯 In this episode, we discuss comedy's online hate-watch communities, why Melvin doesn't connect with Norm Macdonald, the value of performance credits when approaching venues/performers, how Josh Johnson paved his own way in the comedy world, why great stand-up is deeper than simply being funny, and much more! 🔥

Shawny Neubecker is a photographer & b-girl based in Flint, MI! All of her photography work can be found under the alias 'Truheartphoto'! 💯 In this episode, we discuss how the upcoming foundational moments of our lives are always right around the corner, how dreams grow and change over time, the pros and cons of alcohol consumption, what it means to change the world, how therapy comes in countless shapes and forms, and much more! 🔥

Claire Sundbye is a comedian based in Chicago! 💖 You can catch her WEEKLY at the Laugh Factory hosting 'Fresh Faces' 💯 In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of sleeping in a dog bed, how to make a living off of comedy, what comes with being a female comedian, the elusive metahumor of Gen Z, how Roast Battle can give you brand new insecurities, what it was like filming with 'Subway Takes', and much more! 🔥

Chase Richard is a comedian based in Chicago! 💯He's also the cofounder of Dog Comic Productions, a Michigan-based comedy collective designed to bring you dawgiest of dawgs. 🐶 Catch Ruse Radio's FIRST-EVER prank call segment about 45 mins into the episode 🤣 In this episode, we discuss the rise of nerds in pop culture, why we miss the PS2 era, what makes a good prank call, why Kill Tony isn't always a great platform for comics, the irony of Chase's 'Get Back to Work' tattoo, and much more! 🔥

Olzhasbek Zhakenov is a comedian from Kazakhstan! 💯 This is his first-ever long-form conversation in English! He could have fooled me. Olzhasbek returned home shortly after filming this episode but plans on coming back to America sometime next year! Keep an eye out for your favorite Kazakh. 💪 In this episode, we discuss what it was like coming to America, whether SNL has lost influence, the limitations of Chicago's comedy scene, why one-on-one podcasting is best, what makes performing so addictive, the difference between seeing comedy online and in-person, and much more! 🔥

Manny Petty is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! You might recognize him from his multiple appearances on WGN TV. Or maybe you've seen him headlining at Zanies and Laugh Factory. Or maybe you've heard of his hit song 'Let's Get Fat Together'. Or maybe you caught him at the salon. 💅 His latest comedy special 'The Pink Man Cave' (filmed at the Comedy Bar) is OUT NOW! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss Manny's musical origins, how to properly deal with hecklers, why he won't wear a wedding ring (even though he's married), the science of poppers, what makes 'Clue' one of the greatest comedy movies ever, the awesomeness of the Chicago Magic Lounge, and much more! 🔥