Uncommon Sense with Common Terry

Common Terry
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Comedy

Common Terry has done it all: fought for freedom via the US Army, lost his freedom courtesy of the government he served, moved from NY to TX only to experience poverty, divorce, love, loss, heartbreak and triumph...and a couple misunderstandings. Now he plans to take those stories and more to the comedy stage. No topic is untouchable, and no soul immune, he's speaking on anything that can be put into words. Expect a chaotic yet brilliant blend of hard-earned wisdom, unfiltered sarcasm, and unhinged rants. No subject is safe, no filter is applied, and no punch is pulled. Tune in for the most brutally honest perspective you didn't know you needed.

Episodes

  1. Sep 2

    Tougher Month: 49ers Fans or Lindsay Clancy Supporters?

    Send us Fan Mail An NFL headline turns into a reality check fast: a 49ers owner ends up in an Ohio sting, and the details are as surreal as they are revealing. We talk through what’s actually reported, why people with money and power still make self-destructive choices, and how “quick resolutions” in the legal system can feel like a different set of rules for different people. If you follow sports news and celebrity scandals, you’ll recognize the pattern, but we dig into what it says about incentives and accountability. Then it gets even wilder. We unpack the Daejon Love and his 49er fantasy case, where a man allegedly built a fake San Francisco 49ers identity with props, staged contract moments, and a constant stream of excuses to keep the story alive, all while targeting women through dating apps in what prosecutors describe as a long-running romance and investment fraud scheme. It’s a practical conversation about modern online scams, social media credibility theater, and the red flags that matter when someone’s story sounds too polished to be real. The tone shifts into true crime with the Lindsay Clancy trial and the unsettling culture around public support for someone accused of killing her children. We sit with the uncomfortable question of where empathy ends and moral clarity has to begin. To close, I pivot into the personal side: comedy writing when life is in the way, why mental focus is harder than physical training, and the dream of building a real comedy club in Lubbock, Texas. Subscribe for more Uncommon Sense with Commentary, share this with a friend who loves sharp takes, and leave a review with your honest reaction. What part hit you the hardest?

  2. Aug 20

    What's For Dinner? Is There Poison On Our Plate Of Life?

    Send us Fan Mail Nothing hits like the moment you realize you’re scanning your pantry like it’s a hazard zone. We start with the growing sense that food recalls and “contaminated everything” headlines have turned eating into low-grade paranoia, then widen the lens to a bigger question: when so much looks staged, filtered, or spun, how do you keep your head clear and your life honest? From there, we get personal. I talk about hitting a real milestone by staying mostly sober since August 12 and rebuilding my fitness at 45, including why a simple home gym can beat a perfect plan you never follow. We get into self-sabotage, consistency, and the kind of discipline that actually sticks when work is heavy and motivation disappears. If you care about sobriety, fitness after 40, and building routines that survive real life, you’ll hear the messy parts and the practical parts. Then we zoom out again: flooding and extended power outages in Gary, Indiana, the feeling that some communities get ignored, and why trust in news and institutions is so thin right now. We also touch on unrest in Dearborn, Michigan, and what free speech even means when people are angry and on edge. Finally, we shift into stand-up comedy craft: writing sessions, finding your voice, building a tight five, and deciding whether to repeat a set or keep tweaking it, plus a quick hit on Texas THCA and hemp-derived THC crackdowns and the bigger “medicated culture” conversation. If this one makes you laugh, think, or argue with me in the best way, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What part of daily life feels the most fake to you right now?

  3. Jul 23

    Nothing But Open Mics And Opportunity In Comedy

    Send us Fan Mail Life, loss, and the pursuit of an open mic comedy event that doesn't suck. They aren't all bad, are they? Pull up in a greasy chair, turn down the lights, get your favorite well whiskey, and let's discuss the possibility that open mics may actually be hurting your gains!

  4. Jul 3 ·  Bonus

    What If The Weirdest Part Of Death Is The Living

    Send us Fan Mail Death is not just a moment. It is a chain of choices the living have to make while their hearts are still catching up. We go straight at the subject most people avoid, starting with the raw finality of loss and the question that sits behind it all: if you believe we have a spirit, where does it go when the body is done? I connect the dots between faith, fear, and the strange way grief can make life feel both fragile and urgent. I also talk about the difference between death you “expect” in places like combat zones or violent environments and the kind that hits out of nowhere, like a heart attack in the family. From there, I share where I stand on suicide, why I do not endorse it, and why the fight to stay here matters even when your mind gets dark. If you care about mental health, suicide prevention conversations, and real-world coping strategies, this part is blunt and personal. Then we get into the details nobody prepares you for: hospital goodbyes, funeral home meetings, funeral planning, and the shock of funeral costs in today’s economy. Upsells, packages, creepy vibes, corporate pricing, and the pressure to spend while you are grieving all come up, along with practical ways to think clearly and ask better questions. We wrap by pivoting into comedy and storytelling, and I ask you what you are chasing before time runs out. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

  5. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Trailer

    Send us Fan Mail A glimpse into the type of commentary, Common Terry, will be providing. Follow on IG @commmonterrycomedy

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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Common Terry has done it all: fought for freedom via the US Army, lost his freedom courtesy of the government he served, moved from NY to TX only to experience poverty, divorce, love, loss, heartbreak and triumph...and a couple misunderstandings. Now he plans to take those stories and more to the comedy stage. No topic is untouchable, and no soul immune, he's speaking on anything that can be put into words. Expect a chaotic yet brilliant blend of hard-earned wisdom, unfiltered sarcasm, and unhinged rants. No subject is safe, no filter is applied, and no punch is pulled. Tune in for the most brutally honest perspective you didn't know you needed.

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