71 episodes
Over the Lege, The Live Podcast! stephanie chiarello
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5.0 • 33 Ratings
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Over the Lege, the number one, and some say only, political comedy satire show based solely on the Texas Legislature returns with a podcast! Over the Lege gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the shenanigans of the Texas Legislature by decoding political headlines and legislator's behavior into easy to understand dad jokes.
This live recording will feature legendary Austin comedians and a celebrity guest associated with the Texas Legislature. No, not Ted Cruz. The Texas Legislature. That's right. Gary VanDeaver (not confirmed or invited).
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Life or Death Decision with Representative Gene Wu
The amazing, smart, funny, fatalistic and yet hopeful Gene Wu joins us again to talk about voting, colonoscopies, and Republicans playing stupid games with stupid prizes. Carolyn Kelleher and Aaron competed for the Most KnowLEGEable Comedian in Austin award and they were good games with good prizes. Hosted by Stephanie Chiarello and announced by Amy Lowrey.
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Nobody Shuts Up and Nobody Listens - Why I Don't Vote with High School Friend Aimee
Stephanie's friend from high school, Aimee, joins the podcast to talk about why she doesn't vote. Spoiler Alert: No online voter registration, too much noise you can't trust, and nothing politicians promise is true. Comedians Linzy Beltran and Grace James chime in along with Host Stephanie Chiarello and Announcer Amy Lowry. P.S. - We learn that if women were in charge, we'd fix everything.
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BONUS - Uphoster Says...with Dr. James Henson
Dr. James Henson joins host Stephanie Chiarello one-on-one to talk about what polls indicate Texans care most about and what to think if Travis Tritt endorses you for office.
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S5E9 - Keep Showing Up with State Senator Sarah Eckhardt
State Senator Sarah Eckhardt joins the OTL team to play "Bill, Pill or Schpiel" and the failed, never to be heard again game, "Awards, Schmawards". She also got to say more on this one hour podcast than she did on the floor of the senate for the entire 88th session because, you know, patriarchy. And Dan Patrick.
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S5E8 - It's Elementary School Playground Antics My Dear Watson with Mayor Kirk Watson
Join us for a very special returning guest, Mayor Kirk Watson. He escaped the #txlege but is it any easier? Find out on this podcast. Paige Burnett makes her podcasting debut against Aaron Salinas with political trivia games So THAT's City Government and Legislator, City Council Member, or Fictional Mayor.
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S5E7 - Living the American Dream with Rep. Salman Bhojani
Get ready to believe in your government again when you listen to this special episode with rising sophomore State Representative Salman Bhojani.
Customer Reviews
Political Olivia
Best podcast ever!!!! I love how this podcast talks about politics. Please make more episodes. Maybe involving a famous singer cough Taylor Swift cough cough.
Topical and funny
This show tackles Texas politics with all the goofy sarcasm it deserves.
So funny
Even if I didn’t live in texas, I would enjoy listening to Stephanie and her team roast on the Texas Legislature.