The Comical Heathen Podcast

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One man's odyssey into the weird world of religious satire

  1. 12/29/2025

    Comical Heathen S3 E10: Jay Whitecotton

    In early December, I had a scintillating (yes, I said SCINTILLATING) conversation with the amazing Jay Whitecotton. We cover a lot of ground here, but our launching-off point is, as always, satire. Originally livestreamed on December 17, 2025, this episode has been slightly edited for your enjoyment. It includes the popular segment “PSAs” by my comedy brother Jeff Gedert. Post-production assistance was provided by Sean Scott. Original Bach organ music by Mark Bell, remixed by Mr. Gedert. Jay Whitecotton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaywhitecotton/ Find The Comical Heathen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicalheathen Website: https://comicalheathen.com/ Email us with comments, suggestions, or questions: https://www.goldstarclassroom.com/ Get a Comical Heathen coffee mug at Jerry’s merch shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JerryJaffeComedyShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=624456037

    59 min

  2. 12/02/2025

    Comical Heathen S3 E9: Steve Sabo and Rob Coleman

    Last May I had the honor of running a livestream with two comedians who mean a lot to me--my comedy brother Rob Coleman and my mentor and good friend Steve Sabo.  Then, technical difficulties prevented Steve from joining us, so I wound up interviewing him separately.  The result was a podcast episode that required more than my usual amount of post-production.  Then, my life took 27 unscheduled turns--and the whole episode got lost in post-production hell.  With the help of my good friend Sean Scott, I finally dug this episode out of the quagmire of funk and present it to you today.  Two separate conversations that were meant to be one.  In the meantime, Steve published his new book, How to Fail at Stand-up Comedy Writing and Rob only went and won the 2025 World Series of Comedy.  Congratulations to them both on these great accomplishments AND apologies to them both for the delay in getting this episode out.   Steve's website:  https://stevesabo.com/   Rob's website:  https://www.robcolemancomedian.com/   Find The Comical Heathen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comicalheathen   Our website:  https://comicalheathen.com/   Email us with questions, comments, or suggestions: comicalheathen@gmail.com

    55 min

  3. 03/10/2025

    Comical Heathen S3 E8: Talking New Zealand Comedy w/ Jeremy Elwood

    In this episode, my guest is Jeremy Elwood, one of New Zealand's leading comedians.  During the years I lived there, I met Jeremy, seen him perform comedy as well as act--just one of my favorite parts of being there, for sure.  My guest co-host is John Hensler, one of my partners in heathen-flavoured comedy.  Originally a livestream from January 8, 2025--this is slightly edited for your enjoyment.  Includes the popular segment "PSA's" by my comedy brother Jeff Gedert.  Post production assistance from Sean Scott.  Original Bach organ music from Mark Bell.   Jeremy Elwood facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.elwood.58   website: https://www.jeremyelwood.com/   John Hensler facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/john.hensler.10      Find the Comical Heathen on Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/comicalheathen Our website:  https://comicalheathen.com/ Email us with comments, suggestions, or questions: comicalheathen@gmail.com This is an ad-free and independently produced podcast.  Please consider donating via this link (to our other podcast):  https://www.goldstarclassroom.com/ Get a Comical Heathen coffee mug at Jerry's merch shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/JerryJaffeComedyShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=624456037

    1h 3m

  4. 02/03/2025

    Comical Heathen S3 E7: Talking Comedy Clubs w/ Mark and Jesse

    In this episode, my guest is Mark Riccadonna (one of my personal favorite comedians) and my guest co-host is Jesse Pimpinelle (who puts the comedy "pimp" into comedy).  We discuss the qualities of good comedy clubs as well as topics from listeners, such as "what is punching down?"  Originally a livestream from January 4, 2025--this is slightly edited for your enjoyment.  Includes the popular segment "PSA's" by my comedy brother Jeff Gedert.  Post production assistance from SEan Scott.  Original Bach organ music from Mark Bell.   Mark Riccadonna:  facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/markriccadonna   website:  https://markriccadonna.com/   Jesse Pimpinella:  facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ComedyJesseP   website:  https://www.jessepimpinella.com/   Find the Comical Heathen on Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/comicalheathen Our website:  https://comicalheathen.com/ Email us with comments, suggestions, or questions: comicalheathen@gmail.com This is an ad-free and independently produced podcast.  Please consider donating via this link (to our other podcast):  https://www.goldstarclassroom.com/ Get a Comical Heathen coffee mug at Jerry's merch shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/JerryJaffeComedyShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=624456037 Additional background music courtesy of Musopen

    1h 19m

  5. 08/27/2024

    S3 E7: Talking Religion in the news with John Armstrong and Steve Mers

    Originally a livestream from June 23 (2024), in this episode Jerry is joined by Steve Mers and John Armstrong.  In June of 2024 there was suddenly a bunch of stories in the news about religion and we decided to dissect them and also make fun of them.  Some of the stories covered included Louisiana adding the 10 commandments to classrooms and several states allowing students to skip school for bible study, amongst others.  Please enjoi.   Visit John on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012674684191   Visit Steve on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/steve.mers   https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-ten-commandments-displayed-classrooms-571a2447906f7bbd5a166d53db005a62   https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/05/ohio-public-schools-are-releasing-kids-for-religious-instruction-during-the-school-day-soon-they-could-be-required-to-do-it.html     Find the Comical Heathen on Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/comicalheathen Our website:  https://comicalheathen.com/ Email us with comments or questions: comicalheathen@gmail.com This is an ad-free and independently produced podcast.  Please consider donating via this link (to our other podcast):  https://www.goldstarclassroom.com/ Get a Comical Heathen coffee mug at Jerry's merch shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/JerryJaffeComedyShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=624456037 Additional background music courtesy of Musopen

    54 min

  6. 05/19/2024

    S3 E6: Comedy in Iceland with Thor and Eggert

    Show notes: In early May of 2024, I spent a week in the beautiful country of Iceland!  I had the opportunity to wrangle myself on to some local stand-up comedy shows there, where I met a bunch of people from the local scene.  After one show I sat down in a pub with two of the country’s leading professional comics, Eggert Smári Sigurðsson and Þórhallur Þórhallsson.  They gave me the lowdown on Icelandic comedy—which I share with you in today’s episode of the Comical Heathen podcast.  This show also includes guest cohost Jeff Gedert.  We talk a little about my time in Iceland (including the puffins!) as well as setting up some of the background to the interview.  This episode includes a special PSA on the subject of cults.   Eggert Smári’s Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/eggert.sigurdsson Þórhallur Þórhallsson (aka Thor) on X:  https://twitter.com/thorhallur83 Comedy in Iceland website: https://comedyiniceland.com/ Former Mayor Jón Gnarr on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3n_Gnarr Find the Comical Heathen on Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/comicalheathen Our website:  https://comicalheathen.com/ Email us with comments or questions: comicalheathen@gmail.com This is an ad-free and independently produced podcast.  Please consider donating via this link (to our other podcast):  https://www.goldstarclassroom.com/ Get a Comical Heathen coffee mug at Jerry's merch shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/JerryJaffeComedyShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=624456037 Additional background music courtesy of Musopen

    52 min

  7. 04/27/2024

    S3 E5: Talking anti-science conspiracy theories with Brian Malow

    In October of 2023, I had the pleasure of doing a livestream about anti-science conspiracy theories with science commuicator AND comedian Brian Malow.  We were joined by Lake Erie College Professor of Biology Dr. Zane Johnson.  On a personal note, let me add that Dr. Johnson is a colleague of mine, and he is not only erudite and well-read, he is sardonic and one of the most hilarious people to sit with during a faculty senate meeting! Here is the slightly edited version for your enjoyment.   Please follow Brian on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sciencecomedian   Here is Brian's website:  https://sciencecomedian.com/   Get a Comical Heathen coffee mug at Jerry's merch shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/JerryJaffeComedyShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=624456037   Email us:  comicalheathen@gmail.com   This is an ad-free and independently produced podcast.  Please consider donating via this link (to our other podcast):  https://www.goldstarclassroom.com/

    57 min

  8. 04/05/2024

    Comical Heathen S3 E4: Talking conspiracy theories with Ben Radford and Bobby Borgia

    In September of 2023, I had the pleasure of doing a livestream about Conspiracy theories with professional skeptic and author Ben Radford and professional magician and comedy club owner Bobby Borgia.  Here is the slightly edited version for your enjoyment.   Ben's website:  http://benjaminradford.com/ Ben's podcast, Squaring the Strange:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squaring-the-strange/id1226273233   Bobby's website:  https://www.bobbyborgia.com/   Get a Comical Heathen coffee mug at Jerry's merch shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/JerryJaffeComedyShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=624456037   Email us:  comicalheathen@gmail.com   This is an ad-free and independently produced podcast.  Please consider donating via this link (to our other podcast):  https://www.goldstarclassroom.com/

    1h 2m
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One man's odyssey into the weird world of religious satire

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  • Creator
    comicalheathen
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
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