Haikal is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss Haikal's comedic origins in Columbus, the worst names for a baby, the genesis of 'Freestyle Rehab', 'Stoner HQ', & 'Beijing Beef', how Bobby Lee & Harland Williams tell lies, why Bill Burr's infamous Philly rant lives on forever in comedy history, why being the bad guy is always more fun, and much more! 🔥

Tom Bambara is an impressionist & stand-up comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯 In this episode, we discuss how finding a 'point-of-view' shapes an impression, how Chris Farley was almost the voice of Shrek, why 2019 was the year that films changed forever, Tom's friendship with the legendary Paul Walter Hauser, the genesis of 'Gay Seinfeld' & how Tom's voice work w/ Chris Grieco has opened doors, and much more! 🔥

Nina Kern is a stand-up comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! 💯 In this episode, we discuss Chris Brown's meet-and-greets, the value of VeggieTales, whether there is an age limit for acquiring a sugar daddy, Chris Pratt and Shia LaBeouf's rap abilities, growing up as a PBS kid, and much more! 🔥

Manny Petty is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯 His latest comedy special 'The Pink Man Cave' (filmed at the Comedy Bar) is OUT NOW! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss Manny's childhood crush on He-Man, how he's preparing for a nude comedy show, why our political tendencies may be more deep-rooted than we realize, how 'International Mr. Leather' brings all of the world's leather daddies together, and much more! 🔥

Pernevlon Sheppard is a professional fighter based in Chicago, IL 💯 In this episode, we discuss the legendary career of Mike Tyson, why inner peace is invaluable, how to help the homeless, what to look for when studying an opponent, using trash talk and emotional pressure as fight strategy, shadowboxing in the mirror, and so much more! 🔥

Nick Marnos is a filmmaker, photographer, artist, & Greek based in Chicago, IL! 💯 His latest project, 'Rerun', is coming soon to a screen near you🎬 You can find his production company, 'StressHead Productions', on all your favorite social media platforms 🍬 In this episode, we discuss the Tupac hologram, why Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' was so influential for Nick, how a director's energy shapes the feel of a production, what it was like working on call for a funeral trade service, why the ocean is practically an alien planet, and much more! 🔥

Magdalena Conway is an actress based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch her in 'Whispers of the Witching Hour', 'Grinners', 'It Came From Somewhere', 'Attack of the Corn Zombies', & much more! 🎭 In this episode, we discuss the time Magdalena won 'Best Young Actress' at a Rome film festival, what makes 'The Conjuring' films so brilliant, why compromise is so common in filmmaking, turning chocolate syrup and ham into blood and guts for a zombie movie, what makes 'The Birdcage' Robin Williams' most underrated film, and much more! 🔥

Galaxy Francis is a musician based in Chicago, IL 💯 he's currently releasing 1 NEW SONG for EVERY WEEK OF 2026 🔥 always another one on GALAXY FRIDAYS 🌌 In this episode, we discuss the power of producing your own music, Galaxy Francis's songwriting process, how our living spaces reflect our personalities, what made 'Sinners' such an excellent film, why Netflix's cancellation of 'The OA' was heartbreaking, what inspired Galaxy Fridays, and so much more! 🔥

Claire Malkie is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss why caffiene is more addictive than you think, whether we would try 'dirty soda', breaking free from our bad habits, the problem with Pop Rocks, what makes auditioning is so emotionally taxing, and much more! 🔥

Kyrie Da Comic is a comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! 🔥 He (along with Felonious Monk & Kathryn Gongaware) hosts the eye-opening 'Beyond Bars Podcast', a show that focuses on giving a platform to people who have been justice-impacted — meaning those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system. On the show, they highlight second chances, share stories of rehabilitation, and humanize individuals who have been through the system rather than letting their pasts define them. 💯 He also produces 'Ask A Comedian', where the audience gets to ask their favorite comedians anything that comes to mind! The show takes place monthly at the Lincoln Lodge 🎭 In this episode, we discuss the meaning behind 'the revolution will not be televised", learning to curate your crazy, what makes a good roast joke, the rise of 'vibe politics', what Epstein and Diddy had in common, and much more! 🔥