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Improvised satire pod. Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick) is a fanboy of the definitely-not-evil corporation "Hogswood-Cooper Media." All he wants in life is to interview every last employee.

Corporations Are People Too with Dean Ardenfell

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 33 Ratings

Improvised satire pod. Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick) is a fanboy of the definitely-not-evil corporation "Hogswood-Cooper Media." All he wants in life is to interview every last employee.

    POWERFUL BOSOMS w/Madelein Smith & Danny Spencer

    POWERFUL BOSOMS w/Madelein Smith & Danny Spencer

    In this episode, Danielle Shunk, partner at the law firm “Germain, Tinsley & Shunk,” discusses what it’s like to be a high-powered attorney representing those the left would like to cancel. Her secret? A little cocktail of the right meds and a mellifluous tune.

    Plus, Leo Grantz, Head of Dream Innovation at the tech firm “Stonkle,” gets us amped up on change — without giving us a single detail about his company.


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    http://patreon.com/corporationsarepeopletoo


    ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

    Madelein Smith (Danielle Shunk, Esq.) is a standup comedian who has performed all over the world at clubs, colleges and on cruise ships. She appeared on “Comics Watching Comics” on Amazon Prime, and her album “Belle of the Ball” debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts.

    Danny Spencer (Leo Grantz) is an improviser who lives and performs in the Burlington, Vermont area. He can frequently be found on shows at Vermont Comedy Club with the teams Big Boy Sweater Club and Moon Raccoon.

    Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.

    This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick.


    ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Corporations Are People Too is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.*

    * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean.

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    • 34 min
    A GIFT FOR THE MOST GIFTED w/Kate Willett & Samantha Ruddy

    A GIFT FOR THE MOST GIFTED w/Kate Willett & Samantha Ruddy

    In this episode, Dana Van Frenkle, Editor-in-Chief of the “Feather & Soil” luxury gift guide for elite shoppers, talks about what those who have literally everything are buying this holiday season.

    Plus, Lucy Beth Tuddswell, VP of Acquisitions for “TightGrip Holdings, LLC” tells us why landlords have it so hard, and what makes them a marginalized community.


    CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube!


    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON:
    http://patreon.com/corporationsarepeopletoo


    ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
    Kate Willett (Dana Van Frenkle) is a standup comedian and writer who has performed on Netflix, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Comedy Central. Her writing has appeared in Elle and Cosmo UK.
    Samantha Ruddy (Lucy Beth Tuddswell) is a comedian and writer who has written for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, as well as performing standup on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
    Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.
    This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick. Special thanks to Aaron Paulsen for the ad read in this episode.


    ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Corporations Are People Too is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.*

    * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean.

    Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

    Click here to subscribe on Spotify.

    • 31 min
    BURIAL IN THE SKY w/Ray Harrington & Brit Flynn

    BURIAL IN THE SKY w/Ray Harrington & Brit Flynn

    In this episode, “Above it All” Senior Pilot Pete Wiffspoon talks transporting famous people and illicit animals all over the globe, as well as his neti addiction and unlicensed hair cutting business.
    Plus, Susan Runts, the Corporate Entertainment Facilitator from “FunLoad, Ltd.” tells us how she creates specialized activities at corporate retreats designed to cull the weak employees from the herd.


    CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube!


    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON:
    http://patreon.com/corporationsarepeopletoo


    ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
    Ray Harrington (Pete Wiffspoon) is a standup comedian, filmmaker and podcaster; he has appeared on Conan, the Edinburgh Fringe, and Sirius XM. Check out his podcast, Funbearable.
    Brit Flynn (Susan Runts) is an improv comedian based in Burlington, Vermont who can often be seen on shows at Vermont Comedy Club and elsewhere in the area.
    Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.
    This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick.
     
    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    Corporations Are People Too is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.*
    * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean.
     
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    • 31 min
    DADDIES CAN BE STERN w/Kevin McDonald & Maggie Phelan

    DADDIES CAN BE STERN w/Kevin McDonald & Maggie Phelan

    In this episode, “HailHydro” CEO Stu Miffkin talks about owning the number one fracking company, the unexpected place of his birth, and the vicious rumors that help strike the fear of God into his employees.
    Plus, Queenie Tugsworth tells us about about her mission as a Facilitator for “Dash Mob, LLC” to bring back flash mobs for the sole purpose of getting celebrities “un-canceled.”
    CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube!
     
    ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
    Kevin McDonald (Stu Miffkin) is one of the co-creators of The Kids in the Hall. In addition to his 40-year run with that legendary sketch comedy group, Kevin has appeared on everything from Seinfeld and Friends to Lilo & Stitch. He is extremely Canadian.
    Maggie Phelan (Queenie Tugsworth) is a hilarious standup and improv comedian currently based in Vermont. Check out the podcast she does with friend of the show Maddy Hyams, “Ok, Fine, What?”
    Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.
    This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick.
     
    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.*
    * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean.
     
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    • 23 min
    DON'T TAKE THESE OLD MEN HOME w/Noel Porter & Björk Guðmundsdóttir

    DON'T TAKE THESE OLD MEN HOME w/Noel Porter & Björk Guðmundsdóttir

    In this episode, “WheeFly” Head of Monetization Earl Faintway talks about how he squeezes every last dollar from airline customers to make the shareholders of his inexpensive airline happy.
    Plus, hair and makeup artist Kendra Blingberg shares the secrets of how she helps elderly white male TV personalities go from “gross” to “gorgeous” in order to appear on Hogswood Cooper News programs.
    CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube!
     
    ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
    Noel Porter (Earl Faintway) is an improviser based in Vermont. He performs regularly with the team Boom City.
    Björk Guðmundsdóttir (Kendra Blingberg) is an accomplished Icelandic actor and improviser now based in Vermont. Learn more at www.bjorkgud.com.
    Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.
    This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick.
     
    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.*
    * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean.
     
    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

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    * Spotify

    • 26 min
    BIG ARMS, LITTLE LEGS w/Stella Pappas & Brian DeLaBruere

    BIG ARMS, LITTLE LEGS w/Stella Pappas & Brian DeLaBruere

    In this episode, “Exodus Park” Technical Director Lonnie Larue talks about what it takes to create a realistic, blood-filled religious attraction (hint: it’s mostly magnets).
    And paparazzo Shed Wimsley of “Underbelly 2.0” discusses how exciting his job is now that drone technology gives him unfettered access to celebrities — plus, he gives us the gossip on which ones are running a “gentle train” on one other.
    CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube!
     
    ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
    Stella Pappas (Lonnie Larue) is an actor, writer and performer originally from Vermont, now based in California. Learn more at www.stella-pappas.com.
    Brian DeLaBruere (Shed Wimsley) is an improviser and videographer who regularly teaches and performs at Vermont Comedy Club. Check out his video work at www.briandelabruere.com.
    Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT.
    This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick.
     
    ABOUT THE PODCAST
    The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.*
    * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean.
     
    SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST

    * Apple Podcasts

    * Spotify

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
33 Ratings

33 Ratings

Toiling in the fields. ,

So Entertaining

It’s perfect. Still giggling 24 hours later.

Oolij ,

Great interviews

Love this show. HCM and its subsidiaries employ some strange and fascinating people, and Dean does an awesome job interviewing them. He’s kind and inquisitive, easy to listen to, and fairly weird himself as well.

Mushroombabybaby ,

So educational!

I started as a casual listener, I didn’t realize that so many goods, services (both public and private), media groups, sport teams, small businesses, and ice cream trucks fall under the HCM umbrella.

Dean, if you’re reading this part, I’m talking to you now right now. Just you- forget about the listeners for a second. This is just you and me talking. Thank you for clarifying every that you have not and have never been an employee at HCM and it’s subsidiaries. Because of you I looked up what that word means and I can use it in casual conversation like I’ve never done before. Ok, back to the review.

It’s great - give a listen to The Corporation!

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