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John LaLoggia

John LaLoggia has a lot family and friends, but their busy lives don't always allow them time to hang out, so he started a podcast. They discuss pop culture, family, sports, and a wide variety of topics. Enjoy!

Episodes

  1. 02/21/2024

    Episode 11- Real Time & The Daily Show Recap

    Theresa and John breakdown the latest episodes of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Real Time With Bill Maher. They discuss Tucker Carlson's "hard-hitting" questions for Vladimir Putin during his supermarket sweep of Russia, while relishing Bill Maher's contempt for his audience when his jokes bomb. They dive into Maher's guest, Jean Twenge, PhD, and author of the book "Generations," which discusses how technology has truly formed each generation. Enjoy your moment of Zen!

  2. 02/13/2024

    Episode 10- Jon Stewart returns to the Daily Show!

    Theresa and John talk about Jon Stewart's triumphant return to the Daily Show. They breakdown the monologue, what's different from his Apple+ show, the best f*ckin' news team bit, and more. Enjoy your moment of Zen!

  3. 08/05/2023

    Episode 9- Jake Sellers

    Jake and John started as friends and became family. John introduced Jake to his cousin, Martha, who is now his wife. They have performed improv together since 2011. They discuss comedy, fatherhood, U.S. Presidents, and Jake's affinity for making fun of Italians. It's family affair, so enjoy!

  4. 07/25/2023

    Episode 8- Book Club with Theresa Young

    Theresa Young is back to talk books! Her and John share what they're reading right now, and how it's relevant to what's happening in society (and their lives) today. They also discuss if they'd still be friends with the people in their immediate family if they weren't related to them. The links our book recommendations can be found below. Enjoy! Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (Peter Attia, MD) The Creative Act: A Way of Being (by Rick Rubin)

  5. 07/22/2023

    Episode 7- George St. John

    George and John are cousins, but most importantly, comedy nerds. They discuss George's early comedic influences and even workshop some of his stand-up material. George's unveils his favorite "I Think You Should Leave" sketches, doubles down on his unwavering love for Tua Tagovailoa, and explains why Dwyane Wade is a bigger Miami sports icon than Dan Marino. Enjoy!

  6. 07/15/2023

    Episode 6- Frank Williams

    Frank and John are cousins and life-long friends. They discuss going to the Dave Matthews Band concert this past weekend, why Frank prefers lawn seats at live concerts, and the origin of Frank's Beef. They talk fatherhood and much more. Enjoy!

  7. 07/14/2023

    Episode 5- The Bear: Season 2, Silo, live concerts, Rib Fest 2023

    Nick Williams returns to the pod not just because he's the most available out of John's cousins, but because he's awesome. They talk the Bear Season 2, Silo, the lawn vs. seats at live concerts, and Rib Fest 2023. Enjoy!

  8. 06/29/2023

    Episode 4 - Nick Williams

    Nick and John are cousins and go way back. They discuss the criteria that determines which TV shows they watch with their wives, and which ones they watch alone. Nick defines the cryptic LaLoggia vernacular thanks to his thorough Wiki research. They rank some their favorite top 30 for 30 docs, talk a little NBA, share family stories, and discuss the things they're most exited to share with their sons as they navigate fatherhood. They also wish John's mom (Aunt Mary) a very special birthday!

  9. 06/23/2023

    Episode 3 - Angelo Maier

    Angelo and John are cousins and good friends. They discuss their favorite sketches from the Netflix comedy show, "I Think You Should Leave." Angelo also talks about what college was like during Covid, and how the great state of Iowa chose to ignore it. Angelo is the eldest of 7 kids, so him and John discuss what being part of a big family is like, and how that has manifested their behavior as they've gotten older. This was a fun one. Enjoy!

  10. 06/16/2023

    Episode 2 - Michael LaLoggia (Father's Day Edition)

    Michael LaLoggia is the father of John. They discuss the joy and stress of fatherhood, Mike's experience raising 5 children, and the lessons his father taught him. Mike explains his reasoning of why he chose not to select John as his successor for his fictional giant media media. We also learn Mike's proclivity of pitching endless comedy premises that ultimately go nowhere. I hope you enjoy this special Father's Day episode!

  11. 06/07/2023

    Episode 1 - Theresa Young

    John LaLoggia and Theresa Young are brother and sister. They talk about a wide variety of topics including the writer's strike, future of AI, favorite TV shows, and which child their dad would choose to succeed him if he ran a giant media company. Enjoy!

  • 11 Episodes

About

John LaLoggia has a lot family and friends, but their busy lives don't always allow them time to hang out, so he started a podcast. They discuss pop culture, family, sports, and a wide variety of topics. Enjoy!

Information

  • Creator
    John LaLoggia
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © John LaLoggia
  • Show Website
    Relative Talk