Mike Finoia is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City. He was a writer/producer for TruTV's Impractical Jokers and he is the host of the podcast "Comes a Time Pod" a podcast that he does with Oteil Burbridge from Dead & Co. Christian and Mike get after it in this engaging conversation about life, comedy and music. Be sure to check out Mike Finoia in a city near you by visting https://mikefinoia.com/calendar !!! This episode is available in video format as well by heading to https://youtu.be/T4kaAnRX8i4 !

Stephen Manas, best known for his recurring role as Richard Montlaur in the Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso, starring Jason Sudeikis. Stephen and I talk about his time traveling different parts of the world, getting the opportunity with Ted Lasso, coming to America and more!

Rudy Ruiz is a comedian from the Chicago Illinois area. He has performed in various comedy clubs, charity events, fundraisers, and other local venues. he is also the executive producer of the Charismatic Comedy Show (CCS). Rudy’s debut comedy special is now available to watch on YouTube called “Alopecian American”. Rudy and I go deep and engage in quite a chat talk about addiction, jail, relationships, comedy and more! Great conversation! Be sure to check Rudy's special out by visiting the link below. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq7J9amOk6Y

Comedian Jack Baker joins the podcast to discuss his debut comedy special which was filmed last month and to discuss his journey through comedy and life. Be sure to support Jack by following him on social media! You can find Jack on Instagram and Twitter @teamjackbaker! Don’t forget to follow the podcast as well by visiting @christianhansenshow on Instagram! 

Alex Calabrese, Chicago Fire FC beat writer for Men In Red 97 joins the podcast as we help preview the 2023 Chicago Fire FC season! We reflect on the 2022 season and discuss the new season which begins March 4 against NYCFC on the lakefront at beautiful Soldier Field! Be sure to follow Alex on social media as well. You can find him on Twitter @amcalabrese12 and on Instagram @amcalabrese22 !

Moe-Jeudy Lamour joins me again on the podcast! You know him from the Apple TV hit show Ted Lasso where he plays Thierry Zoreaux, the goalie for AFC Richmond. Moe has also been in countless other films and shows including movies like X-Men Days of Future Past, Deathwish, Race, Immortals and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. Be sure to follow the show on Instagram at @christianhansenshow !

Tristen Gressett is an ELECTRIC old soul, and his style is something that  hasn’t been seen for decades. He has sang all his life, and started playing guitar at age 14. It would be only a couple of months after he picked up guitar, that he would begin doing shows at local bars and restaurants. He quickly gained notoriety for his bohemian style and energetic performances. After winning a singing competition in Dadeville, AL by the name of “Kowaliga Idol,’’ Gressett went on to audition for the television show “American idol.” Able to then show his talent to the world, Tristen gave a string of entertaining, soulful, wild, and heartfelt performances that left audiences screaming for more. He placed 11th out of the est. 122,000 people that auditioned. As of today, Tristen, now 18, is currently playing live shows, as well as working on a new EP, with big plans for his future in the Hollywood hills. His brand new Single comes out on September 28th as well! Titled "The Show Is Over Now" which essentially pays homage to American Idol and the experience it provided him in life and in his career.

Andy Haynes is a writer, stand up and actor from Seattle, WA currently living in New York with his wife Rosebud Baker who also is a very well known comedian. His standup can be seen on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Comedy Central Presents, the Pete Holmes show, and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle. His debut album Greatest Hits was released in 2014. He has been featured in Another Period (Comedy Central), Adam Ruins Everything (TruTV) and most recently in Loosely Exactly with Nicole Byer (MTV). Andy served as the head writer for HOT TAKES with Brandon Wardell on Comedy Central and was the creator and star of ‘AFTER SHELDON WITH ANDY HAYNES’ on JASH. He is the creator of the animated show ‘THE CHAMPIONS’ for Bleacher Report which is going into its second season. Currently Andy has been working with WAGMI United a crypto sports company which is sole owner of Crawley Town FC a lower division soccer club in England. Andy generates content for them and is actively engaged in the social landscape of the club in the digital world. Andy also has a brand new record out called The Coward of Gramercy, the record was released about 5 months after Andy's first appearance on my podcast back in 2021! Fun chat with Andy about some comedy and a bunch of soccer talk!

Peyton Ruddy is a comedian, actor, musician and writer from the Chicagoland area. You can catch him at Zanies, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Vault and many more places each and every week! He's also in a band and has opened for legendary 9x Grammy Award Winner Buddy Guy! Fun chat with Peyton!

Jason Seiler is a comedian and illustrator known for his caricature and realistic portrait paintings which have been featured as covers and interior pieces for TIME, Rolling Stone, Sturgill Simpson’s album cover, “Metamodern Sounds of Country Music”, Billboard, MAD magazine, Politico, Pop TV, US Postal Service, Son Little’s album cover, “Aloha”, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, GOLF magazine, KING magazine, Revolver, Guitar Player, The Village Voice, Disney, The New York Observer, New Line Cinema, Universal Pictures, Aardman Animation, and Sony Image, among many others. Jason can also be seen doing what he feels he was born to do and that's stand up comedy. He got his shot in the business from the wonderful Steve Byrne and the story as to how it all came to fruition is unbelievable.