The Hard Talk

The Hard Talk

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The Hard Talk episodes

  • Episode 16 - Love Horrors

    The Love Horrors comedy troupe (Alicia Davis, Morgan Anderson, and Emily Pedersen) joins Johnny  to discuss transitioning from stand-up to sketch, being creative in a pandemic, and what they miss most about performing live. Johnny also gives an update on his upcoming comedy album on Stand Up!

    50 min
  • Best of Stand-up Comedy Episode

    This week on Hipsterocracy, Johnny takes some of the best clips from the show's stand-up comedy guests to talk about those trying times from just starting out in the business. Guests include Keith Lowell Jensen, Dave Sirus, Ngaio Bealum, Christina Parrish, JT Habersaat, and Hal Sparks. Listen at the Hard Times Podcast Network

    45 min
  • Episode 15 - Capital Punishment
    Capitol Punishment is a weekly pun competition show that has been described as "equal parts pro wrestling, stand up comedy, and 8 mile". Show creators Daniel Humbarger and Damian Harmony as well as host/referee Mark Burg join Johnny to chat about the origins of the show, the pun renaissance, and Johnny being mean to new comedians.   
    54 min
  • Episode 14: Ben Roy

    "Those Who Can't" star, stand-up comedian, and front man for the band Spells, Ben Roy joins Johnny to talk anxiety, comedy, and everyone in LA being kinda famous.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 13 - Lucien Greaves

    Co-founder of The Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves joins Johnny to discuss satanism during a pandemic, Satanic sect confusion, and how lockdown boredom inspired watching cult classics with other satanists.  Check out the full episode at www.thehardtimes.net/podcasts 

    49 min
  • Episode 12 - Mickey Avalon

    Johnny had a chance to catch up with the always provocative Mickey Avalon to talk crazy road shows, why protests are good, and how he rediscovered his love for painting during the pandemic.

    39 min
  • Episode 11 - JT Habersaat

    Johnny's joined by stand-up comedian, toymaker, and creator of Altercation Festival, JT Habersaat. They chop it up about vaccines, touring, and learning new tricks during the lockdown.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 10 - Christina Parrish

    Johnny's joined by the writer and star of the new controversial comedy "Call Me Brother", Christina Parrish. They chat about the movie, the Austin comedy scene, and of course, Joe Rogan.

    43 min
  • Episode 9 - Daniel Humbarger

    Comedian and video game guru Daniel Humbarger joins Johnny to discuss what it's like as a community manager for a popular video game, the next generation systems, and of course, breaking up.

    59 min
  • Episode 8 - Ash Blodgett, Pat Edwards, and Rose

    Johnny talks to Ash Blodgett, Pat Edwards, and Rose about their new pandemic-centric short film "Joining Call" as well as their cult classic movie podcast "Let's Rewatch". They also dig into Pat getting the 'rona, and Johnny whines about getting dumped.

    50 min

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New name, same old podcast! Stand-up comedian Johnny Taylor takes you on a weekly pop culture exploration of all things cult classic. Whether it’s metal, horror, or pro wrestling, Taylor has his…