Serious Nonsense

A.C. Valdez
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Comedy Interviews
  • Updated Daily

Would you rather die in space or the ocean? Is it OK to leave an apple in an office and eat it after fourteen months? What is the scariest building in the world? These are all the unimportant questions we're answering on Serious Nonsense, a show with interviews and fun games for you. Serious Nonsense features creative folks like scientists, architecture critics, comics artists and writers, playwrights, actors, visual artists, cultural critics and more. Get it in your podcast feed daily.

  1. 6d ago

    Vinegar, Mithril, Adamantium with Sam Jones

    Sam Jones entertains a bunch of silly questions sort of related to chemistry, including fictional metals and solving a problem about cleaning coffee-making devices. Useful! If you want to learn more about Sam Jones you follow the American Chemical Society's podcasts (they're Tiny Matters and Chain Reaction, and they're *great*). You can learn more about Serious Nonsense at JoyfulAmazing.biz/podcast/ Sign up for the show’s Patreon and you can get a free sentence read by me or, at a higher tier, one of the card games I’ve made up myself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Jul 20

    Mandela, Berenstein Bears, Death, and Memory with Sam Jones

    Sam Jones of Tiny Matters and Chain Reaction tells us about the Mandela Effect, death in space, death on Earth, and what we might want to misremember. If you want to learn more about Sam Jones you can visit the site for the American Chemical Society's podcasts (they're Tiny Matters and Chain Reaction, and they're *great*). You can learn more about Serious Nonsense at JoyfulAmazing.biz/podcast/ Sign up for the show’s Patreon and you can get a free sentence read by me or, at a higher tier, one of the card games I’ve made up myself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Jul 17

    How To Lose Intentionally with Dana Gartland

    Ever try to break up with someone and it just didn't take? How about trying to get fired? Dana Gartland has got your guide to doing it right. Or wrong. Or something. If you want to learn more about Dana you can visit her Instagram here and you can learn more about Serious Nonsense at joyfulamazing.biz/podcast. Sign up for the show's Patreon and get a free sentence read out loud on the show as well as a free card game that I made up myself. Quick thing: If you liked this game, I really want to hear your stories about intentionally screwing up! Email me about it at acvaldez@joyfulamazing.biz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Jul 16

    Pantomime and Childhood Risk with Dana Gartland

    Dana Gartland tells us her tale of breaking through on stage in a uniquely British tradition. Caveat: this episode is not suitable for children or people who have dealt with sexual abuse, so please be aware. If you want to learn more about Dana you can visit her Instagram here and you can learn more about Serious Nonsense at joyfulamazing.biz/podcast. Sign up for the show's Patreon and get a free sentence read out loud on the show as well as a free card game that I made up myself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Jul 10

    Two Sentence Horror Stories with Zach Mortice

    I did my best to creep out Zach. Maybe you have a better two-sentence horror story? If so, send it to me! acvaldez@joyfulamazing.biz. You can find out more about Zach at his website and more about Serious Nonsense at joyfulamazing.biz/podcast. Sign up for the Patreon and get a free sentence read out loud on the show as well as a free card game that I made up myself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Jul 9

    The Spookiest Building Ever with Zach Mortice

    Zach tells us about the scariest building ever, which you might remember from a favorite movie. Definitely download this one with a VPN. You can find out more about Zach at his website and more about Serious Nonsense at joyfulamazing.biz/podcast. Sign up for the Patreon and get a free sentence read out loud on the show as well as a free card game that I made up myself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Jul 9

    SNACKS with Negar Ahkami

    We talk about snacks, choices, and rankings. WHAT IS THE BEST SNACK? Listen and find out. You can find out more about Negar Ahkami's art at her website. Negar is making history here by writing me post-interview with a caveat: I realize my Tortilla vs KooKoo Sabzi required a more nuanced response! I needed to give the question the seriousness it deserved and not be so impulsive! Tortilla just happened to be what I was craving in that moment on an empty stomach! If it were March or April I would say KooKoo Sabzi hands down (seasonally, my cravings for this are it its peak, and with farmer's market bounties of herbs then, plus Ramps which are incredible in KooKoo Sabzi, there is nothing better to me!) If I were allowed to eat one or the other in a sandwich or with something accompanying it, I would also say KooKoo! Probably my favorite thing ever right now (since my cousin served this to me) is eating KooKoo sabzi wrapped in Persian bread, with a cornichon pickle, and dollop of yoghurt. But if I had to choose between them completely alone, with nothing else, Tortilla Española! You can learn more about Serious Nonsense at joyfulamazing.biz/podcast/ and now you can support the show on Patreon. Sign up! I'll say a sentence of your choice if it's not something mean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jul 7

    Dance Because It's Important with Negar Ahkami

    Negar Ahkami tells me about why she makes dance floors as art. You can learn more about Negar at her website and you can find out more about Serious Nonsense at JoyfulAmazing.biz/podcast/ Also! If you like the show and want to support it, consider joining the Patreon. For just five bucks a month, I'll say any sentence you want on the show, and for $10/month you'll receive a free copy of one of my tabletop games. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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5
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11 Ratings

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Would you rather die in space or the ocean? Is it OK to leave an apple in an office and eat it after fourteen months? What is the scariest building in the world? These are all the unimportant questions we're answering on Serious Nonsense, a show with interviews and fun games for you. Serious Nonsense features creative folks like scientists, architecture critics, comics artists and writers, playwrights, actors, visual artists, cultural critics and more. Get it in your podcast feed daily.

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  • Creator
    A.C. Valdez
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Copyright
    © 2026, A.C. Valdez
  • Show Website
    Serious Nonsense

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