The Owen Gifford Show

Owen Gifford

Reality is crazy. Always has been and always will. Let's talk about it. A weekly (sometimes solo) conversation with stand up comedian and show host, Owen Gifford. Follow Owen on Instagram @o.g.lol Follow Owen on TikTok @owengiffordlol Subscribe to The Owen Gifford Show on Youtube @theowengiffordshow

Episodes

  1. May 14

    8 - Tapping into Jester Energy to Navigate an Absurd World, and How Simplicity Reconnects You with Your Roots

    8 - Tapping into Jester Energy to Navigate an Absurd World, and How Simplicity Reconnects You with Your Roots Owen is back for episode eight, checking in from Denver and getting real about the steep learning curve of the podcast game. This week, Owen pulls back the curtain on the creative process, from the humility of making worse YouTube thumbnails than 12 year olds to the realization that finding your voice in comedy, podcasting and life only happens when you stop trying to be everyone else and start being yourself. Owen explores why authenticity is the ultimate key to success—citing everything from Anthony Edwards' rise in the NBA to the bravery of shaving your head when the wearing a hat all the time stops working. The conversation then shifts to why we facing the things that scare us is often the step needed for growth. Looking toward the weekend, Owen prepares for a trek into the Great Sand Dunes National Park. He breaks down why simplicity through backpacking is the ultimate gratitude reset, the reality of being a guest in the natural environment of wild animals, and why modern humans need to reconnect with their roots. Finally, the episode closes with a discussion on the current inflation and a legendary comedy clip from the late Patrice O’Neill, who perfectly explained back in 2011 how elites get the common man to follow suit.  Follow, Like, and Subscribe: Instagram: o.g.lolTikTok: owengiffordlolYouTube: theowengiffordshowTimestamps: 00:00 – Episode 8: Learning Thumbnails & Making Mistakes03:30 – Podcast vs. LeBron: The Skill Gap of Talking for 30 Minutes06:45 – Finding Your Voice & The Charisma of Anthony Edwards10:15 – Why Success Starts at 25: Developing Your Authentic Self14:00 – The "Jack of All Trades" Trap: Diving into the Deep End17:30 – Facing the Fear: Shaving the Head & Taking Off the Hat21:15 – The Universe Rewards Bravery: Why Bombing is Part of the Path24:50 – The Great Sand Dunes: Backpacking as a Gratitude Reset28:30 – "I Am an Animal": Remembering Your Roots in Mother Nature32:00 – Grizzly Bears & Rental Agreements: The Risk of the Woods35:15 – News: Aliens are Real and AI is the New Terminator38:40 – Economics 101: Why Everything is $80,000 and Nobody is Happy41:20 – The "F***ing" of the Common Man: A Tribute to Patrice O’Neill

    35 min
  2. May 8

    7 - Finding Your Muse, Why Every Creator Needs to Walk in the Woods, and The History of Cinco de Drinko

    7 - Find Your Muse, Why Every Creator Needs to Walk in the Woods, and The History of Cinco de Drinko Owen is back for the seventh week in a row, diving into the mental game of stand-up comedy and the bizarre direction of modern tech. The episode opens with a look behind the curtain of the Denver comedy scene, the magic of the Comedy Works basement, and how a long walk in the woods can get the creative "Muse" to start speaking to you. Owen breaks down the real history of Cinco de Mayo (it’s not what you think) and pays respects to Ignacio Zaragoza—the man who defeated the French and accidentally gave us all an excuse to drink margaritas 160 years later. The conversation takes a turn into recent news with the "Digital Kill Switch," a new AI mandate for cars in 2027 that could lock you out of your own vehicle. Owen questions why every beautiful views are being replaced by data centers and why "Alien Disclosure" is being used as the ultimate shiny object to distract us from $3,000 rent. Finally, the episode wraps with a look at the future of work: If AI takes 30% of our jobs, will we finally learn to have a personality outside of our LinkedIn profiles? Follow, Like, and Subscribe: Instagram: o.g.lolTikTok: owengiffordlolYouTube: theowengiffordshow Timestamps: 00:00 – 7 Weeks of Ranting: The Road to a 45-Minute Special  04:15 – Why Comedy Works is the Best Comedy Club in the World 08:30 – The Muse & Why Every Creator Needs to Walk in the Woods  12:50 – Cinco de Mayo: It’s the Battle of Puebla, Not Independence Day  16:45 – Ignacio Zaragoza vs. The French (The Reason You Drink Tequila on May 5th) 20:10 – The 2027 AI Car Mandate: A Privacy Nightmare?  25:30 – Data Centers vs. The Rocky Mountain Sunset  28:50 – The "Orange Man Cried Iran": UFOs in the News Again 33:15 – 30% of White-Collar Jobs vs. The Return of the Trades  37:00 – Universal Basic Income: Who Are You Without Your Job? 42:00 – COVID Lessons & The Conflict Between Capitalism and Mother Earth

    45 min
  3. Apr 24

    5 - How the Chili’s Triple Dipper Is Going to Save American Politics

    5 - How the Chili’s Triple Dipper Is Going to Save American Politics Welcome back to The Owen Gifford Show. In episode five, Owen goes solo for a wild, free-flowing ride that starts with NHL playoff chaos and somehow ends in the UFO conspiracies of the 11 missing scientists. The episode opens with a breakdown of a viral NHL moment—two captains dropping the gloves just seconds into a playoff game—and uses it as a jumping-off point to explore a bigger idea: attention. Owen riffs on how sports effortlessly capture energy and excitement, then flips that into a comedic (and satirical) take on politics, questioning why voting and civic engagement feel so disconnected—and what it would take to actually get people to care: a free Chili’s triple dipper for everyone who votes at the polls.  From there, things escalate. He dives into the strange ways public figures try to win people back—touching on everything from approval ratings to viral moments and media influence. Along the way, Owen blends humor with real questions about power, incentives, and whether the system is actually built to serve people. Then things get stranger. The episode closes with a deep dive into a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances involving scientists connected to UFO and advanced propulsion research. Owen walks through multiple theories—from mental health struggles to conspiracy-level speculation—while acknowledging the uncertainty and absurdity of it all. Please Follow, Like, and Subscribe: Instagram: o.g.lol TikTok: owengiffordlol YouTube: theowengiffordshow

    54 min

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Reality is crazy. Always has been and always will. Let's talk about it. A weekly (sometimes solo) conversation with stand up comedian and show host, Owen Gifford. Follow Owen on Instagram @o.g.lol Follow Owen on TikTok @owengiffordlol Subscribe to The Owen Gifford Show on Youtube @theowengiffordshow