Let's Unpack That

Lyall Behrens talks comfort watching Ken Burns docs, performing for rich boomers, and how “slop” is already heading the way of “mid” and “trash.” He also unpacks the breakup between Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion, his thoughts on the Donald Trump assassination attempts, backlash to Bobbi Althoff doing stand-up at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, and the NBA Playoffs. R.I.P. Alex Doung

Lyall opens with a pre-show check-in from San Diego—how the weekend went, three restaurants worth hitting, and a quick debate on Italian vs. Italian-American food. On  Let’s Unpack That : • LeBron James vs. Memphis — what he said, why people are mad, and what’s really behind the backlash • Why J. Cole might need to stop doing interviews • The LaRussell rally + Lyall’s theory on Vallejo culture (an...

A very pop culture–nerd episode—Lyall Behrens recaps the Academy Awards, gets into the  Sinners  vs.  One Battle After Another  debate, and yes… there is some LaRussell  Heaven Sent  slander. Also, the latest on Zohran Mamdani’s wife and the internet doing what it does best—digging up old posts.

Pre-Show:  Lyall Behrens on millennial neighborhood bars and Bam Adebayo’s wild 83-point game. Lyall breaks down dating in your mid-30s—first dates vs. casual hookups, ditching dinner dates, post-breakup security blankets, and the three levels of locking in. Streaming now:   Heartbroken in Oakland | Full Crowd Work Show | Lyall Behrens   https://youtu.be/JbPb3w_VjuI?si=yzb8GyS4_erzh72C

Lyall Behrens talks Valentines Day shows in Oakland, SLO Comedy Fest, Central Coast Food & Wine, behind the scenes comedy competition and more.

Lyall Behrens recaps a holiday trip to Oakland, talks Jay‑Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Kanye’s apology and distribution deal, Minnesota’s latest headlines, a serious Luigi Mansion question involving his cousin, and why the NBA is harder to care about this season.

Lyall Behrens unpacks why Black folks always ask, “Do you think Kevin Hart is funny?” when they find out you’re a Comedian, why Black comics still need that signature project, and the showdown between Marlon Wayans vs. 50 Cent. He tackles Busta Rhymes vs. a prank-pulling TikToker, why social media isn’t to blame for society’s corniness, 90s MTV nostalgia, Bill Clinton as the first “relatable” pres...

Lyall Behrens breaks down why small venues hit different, the Thanksgiving urge to text old flames, and his recent ride in a Waymo. Current events include a comedian arrested for threatening a public official, BD Wong’s questionable joke, takeaways from  Sean Combs: The Reckoning , and Chris Paul getting sent home from the Clippers. It’s a full unpacking — jokes, opinions, and Lyall’s signature ch...

Lyall Behrens breaks down his pre-Thanksgiving workout routine, why the holiday needs a full rebrand, and why—even though he hates to admit it—JD Vance is right about nobody liking turkey. He gets into why most people actually can’t cook, the Thanksgiving movies and TV shows worth revisiting, and later, Lyall’s mom jumps in to add her own heat to the holiday conversation. A festive mess in the bes...

Lyall Behrens breaks down walking in L.A., the annual Friendsgiving FOMO epidemic, and mean Mexican girls. He also explains why baseball documentaries are the most soothing thing on Earth. Then he dives into the week’s current events: the D4vd investigation, the eternal battle of Netflix documentaries vs. Lifetime movies, Kash Patel allegedly using a SWAT team to guard his girlfriend, Bill Maher r...

Lyall kicks things off fighting seasonal depression, getting into rainy-day comfort movies, and what it’s like doing stand-up alongside the same comics he watched on TV as a teenager. He breaks down the passing of Coach John Beam, the wild rumor about Donald Trump allegedly giving Bill Clinton a blowjob (complete with impressions of how it  might  have gone down), and why Oakland’s gun violence fe...

Lyall Behrens hits the road — literally and figuratively — breaking down the New York Mayoral election results, his trip to San Luis Obispo, and why people in small towns get to be weird in peace. He also talks scenic drives through Southern California, advice for new comics, Dick Cheney’s passing, Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris eyeing 2028, 50 Cent catching backlash after Zohran Mamdani’s win, an...

Lyall kicks it off with the Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series and how nobody hits your phone asking “you watching the game?” anymore. He gets into attending baseball game logistics, MLB not having a real personality at the top like the NBA or NFL, LA’s vibe on airplane mode, 2020s nightlife on life support, and the male loneliness epidemic—with some stories that make it all make sense.

Lyall breaks down  bros over hoes , salmon fatigue, and the NBA’s wild La Rosa Nostra gambling scandal — including why players risked it all for side cash. He also gets into Howard University coming to Oakland, Ray Daniels’ “you forget you’re Black in L.A.” take, and the regional finger-pointing between Black folks.

Lyall Behrens  breaks down the  No Kings  protests and why political issues can’t be solved online—then dives into his theory on Snoop Dogg featuring a gay couple on his cartoon show, why Marc Maron is a hater like most comedians, and what Diddy could do to win back some public favor. Check out this episode of Lyall's other Podcast: https://youtu.be/efbrtYxMdaw?si=Vc8pBcw0FynNFtNh

Lyall Behrens talks hanging with friends, D'Angelo's legacy (19:25), Artists needing to live a life worth talking about, 2010's actors and guessing the Mass Appeal Records "Epic Return Of." Check Out Lyall's Wine Tasting With Comedian Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFyDBH6AeEr8eDsG9WSO_JoHN9DEFy-gg&si=y1V2PzoX6S1iaPdc

Lyall Behrens talks what his day was like on Sep 11th 2001 and tell's a few Charlie Kirk jokes before ranting about people in the echo chambe.

Lyall Behrens talks his old country relatives, Seattle being his least favorite comedy city and stories about why you're better off being yourself. Check Out Lyall's New Stand Up: https://youtu.be/6wRQ-8xq5Kk?si=eAanVO2fSDU8k8P7 Check Out Wine Tasting With Comedian Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFyDBH6AeEr8eDsG9WSO_JoHN9DEFy-gg&si=7YHutnmYdYjubkFC

Lyall opens the episode with thoughts on smash burger fatigue, wine storage, and the rules of birthday month celebrations. He gives a recap of a recent visit to New Orleans before moving on to Snoop Dogg’s conservative turn and Michael Porter Jr.’s red pill rollout.

Lyall Behrens is back to talk road gigs this summer.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens talks post show hangs and comedy groupies. Lyall Behrens starts off with talking the video CNN obtained of P. Diddy assaulting Cassie, NBA Finals, a history of faces of the league, WNBA narratives and lots of personal story tangents.

Lyall Behrens unpacks his disdain for the people of Seattle and C level comedy clubs. Lyall also talks first class lounges, people looking to upstage him during crowd work and West Coast comedy crowds. Watch Wine Tasting With Comedians on Youtube

Lyall Behrens talks performing at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival , nightlife in the valley, comedy greenrooms and car rides, Gen-Z Comics & knowing your kinda Black folk. Check out Lyall Behrens new podcast "Wine Tasting with Comedians" on YouTube. Catch Lyall Behrens performing at Club Comedy in Seattle 5/16-5/18!

Lyall Behrens talks Kendrick Lamar going the distance, why Kendrick won and Drake lost, the allegations and future predictions for the big 3.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens talks the NBA playoffs without any 2010's Superstars and Kendrick Lamar dropping "Euphoria." Lyall Behrens unpacks the age limit for which Men should be allowed to indulge in attempting a friend zone flip, toxic Women loving to keep Men around they don't plan on sleeping with and Lyall tells stories of females trying to perform such a heinous act.