Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo John Poveromo

The Cowsills have a rich history woven into the tapestry of music, captivating audiences in the 1960s and early 1970s with their unique blend of pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Their infectious tunes, like "The Rain, the Park & Other Things" and "Hair," became anthems of a generation, capturing the spirit of the era with their catchy hooks and uplifting melodies.
Bob joins me to talk about their journey from humble beginnings to the heights of stardom which inspired the creation of the iconic TV show "The Partridge Family," internal conflicts and the ever-changing landscape of the music industry, the strong family bond that kept them together and helped them deal with anything that was thrown at them, stories about Carl Reiner, Carol Burnett, and Bruce Springsteen, His thoughts on music ranging from Taylor Swift to Alice In Chains, to Dave Grohl, and more. Enjoy!

Inspiring laughter and thought in equal measure, Robert Smigel is a comedic genius who has left an iconic mark in this history of comedy as an actor, comedian, writer, director, producer and puppeteer, known for his SNL "TV Funhouse" cartoon and as the puppeteer and voice behind Triumph The Insult Comic Dog. 
 
We talk about his new animated film, "Leo," a class pet Iguana voiced by one of his best friends and long time collaborators, Adam Sandler, Bugs Bunny and the art of character driven cartoons, Spongebob, Alvin and The Chipmunks, why he dislikes Animaniacs, wanting to be a cartoonist, Peanuts comic strips, award shows, Miley Cyrus, Tony Danza, Mel Gibson, starting out as a comedian, leaving dental school behind, and more. Enjoy!

Ivan Decker's got a new comedy special out titled, "Popcorn" and he's here to talk about that, life on the road, reality tv, family life, coming up in Canada, bad interviews, old timey headliners, the dreaded algorithm, and more. Enjoy! 

Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt joins John to talk about his new solo show at the SOHO Playhouse in NY running from Feb 7-10 titled, “The Movement You Need.” The show comically explores his relationship with his departed mother, a fraught kinship that had one area of life-long concord: the music of The Beatles. In this episode we also talk about his time on Ted Lasso as Coach Beard, powerful connections we make with music, meeting your heroes and embarrassing stories that go with it, comedic confidence and more. Enjoy!

legendary comedian and actor Dom Irrera joins me after his final show at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. We discuss his retirement from touring due to his parkinsons diagnosis, his early days touring with Cher, how comedy has evolved today, Bill Burr, Joe Rogan, Eddie Murphy, Carson, Seinfeld, the Pandemic, his parents divorce, his teaching days, Hey Arnold, and more. Enjoy!

The much-anticipated second issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel is now available, offering a deeper and more complex exploration of a world where the January 6th insurrection was successful. Harvard Law School Professor Alan Jenkins and New York Times bestselling author Gan Golan, alongside veteran comic book artist Will Rosado, continue their provocative narrative under the auspices of the Western States Center.
We cover the anniversary of 1/6 insurrection, going over the new details presented to us, how they implemented it into the graphic novel, Trump's shocking admission of losing the Election, the disturbing truth behind the Capitol violence, unveiling hidden agendas, Ted Cruz's cowardice, and more. Enjoy!