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The gang welcome guest Lora Gastineau as they talk about humanity, animals & more.

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After a 3-week break, the podcast is back with guest Anthony Sundquist, a Buffalo, NY based comedian.

Jamal, Marianne and Romeo took a safari excursion at a wildlife park in Southern Oregon, touring different animal habitats including African and Asian sections. During the drive-through tour, they observed various animals including lions, water buffalo, giraffes, elephants, rhinoceros, zebras, bears, red wolves, and emus, with Jamal providing commentary and recording the experience. The group stop...

This episode live from a wildlife safari in Winston, Oregon, where the gang explored various animal exhibits including twin cheetahs, monkeys, flamingos, and goats. During the visit, Jamal observed cheetahs relaxing in the shade, watched sleeping flamingos standing upright with one leg cocked, and interacted with curious monkeys. The podcast episode included Jamal's firsthand observations and...

In this episode, Bay area comedian, Joe Klosek graces the podcast with his presence, discussing his 30-year comedy career, recent engagement, and plans to start a family. The conversation covered personal stories about marriage, parenting, and the challenges of raising children in today's society. They shared experiences with substance abuse, addiction recovery, and the impact on families. The...

This episode featured Ryan West, the owner and publisher of the Palacios Beacon newspaper in Palacios, Texas. Ryan shared details about his family of six children and discussed the challenges of running a small-town newspaper in a community of about 4,000 people. The conversation covered Ryan's experiences covering local government meetings and dealing with public pushback, including accusatio...

On this magnificent episode featuring two talented L.A based comedians, Jen Saunderson and Tony Dijamco, the gang discussed parenting in today's social climate, horror movies, and then it gets weird and hilarious.

This episode featured guest Gary Stone, covering current events, politics, health, and pop culture. The group discussed the rise of AI and automation, concerns about robot trucks, and the impact of technology on jobs. They talked about health updates, including Romeo's cancer recovery and experiences with medication. The conversation touched on political topics such as Trump, the MAGA movement...

The gang discussed their trips. Marianne and Romeo in Chicago visiting Kyle; Jamal in Houston celebrating is birthday with his high school friend. They also shared their thoughts about the current administration.

Jamal discussed his unexpected visit to Chicago where his bus was canceled, leading to a full day exploring the city including Millennium Park, Lake Michigan, and the South Side. Marianne recounted a chaotic open mic experience at where an intoxicated mother disrupted the show, leading to their early departure. The conversation also covered political topics including speculation about Mitch McConn...

Hosted by Jamal Harrington, where he discussed his recent comedy show in Madison, Wisconsin at the Bartell Community Theater and shared experiences from his weekend travels. Jamal recounted visiting a unique restaurant called "Porn in a Morn" that showed pornography on TV screens while serving breakfast, which he described as one of the most unusual experiences of his comedy career. He a...

This podcast episode featured first-time guest Matt Black discussing recent experiences in the comedy industry. Jamal shared a detailed account of a problematic comedy show in Poughkeepsie The conversation also covered Matt's transition from stand-up comedy to political content creation on social media platforms, where he has built a following of around 40,000 Facebook followers and 5,000 TikT...

Jamal, Romeo and Marianne discussed Jamal's recent colonoscopy experience, where doctors found two benign polyps that were removed during the procedure. Jamal detailed the challenging preparation process, including the difficult-to-tolerate solution and subsequent bathroom issues that persisted for hours after the procedure. They discussed the importance of patient advocacy, particularly after...

Marianne, Romeo and Jamal conducted a podcast recording session where they discussed their recent comedy performance experiences and the benefits of comedy writing workshops. They reflected on how the workshop they attended helped improve their comedy sets, with Jamal noting successful application of new techniques and Marianne sharing how the workshop refreshed her approach to material. They shar...

Jamal, Marianne, and Romeo were conducting a comedy writing workshop where they shared and discussed new joke material. Jamal presented several new bits including a controversial opening joke about Charlie Kirk that caused 2 audience members to walk out and later return, and a story about a woman who assumed he was gay because of his painted nails. Romeo shared a joke about generational difference...

This podcast episode featured Marianne, Romeo and Jamal discussing various topics including bathroom etiquette and waiting in line, with Jamal sharing an anecdote about checking if a bathroom was occupied before entering. They also discussed encounters with homeless individuals, including Romeo's confrontational experience with a person asking to urinate by his car while he had his grandchildren p...

Jamal and guest, Promise discussed Promise's background as a stand-up comedian from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who has been performing for four years after starting in radio. They explored Milwaukee's comedy scene, notable Milwaukee-born entertainers like John Ridley and Gene Wilder, and Promise's upcoming shows including his three-year anniversary event at the Miramar Theater on May 31st. Promise shar...

In this episode podcast featuring Michelle Rose Hall (known as "Sparkle" in comedy), Michelle shared details about her life in Buffalo, New York, including her home, family, and teaching career. The discussion then evolved into personal stories about relationships, dating experiences, and family situations, including Marianne's recent experience with her 30-year-old son enlisting in...

This episode included discussions about upcoming comedy shows, personal experiences, and various topics including parenting, politics, and regional differences. The group talked about Jamal's upcoming comedy show in Madison, Wisconsin, and shared stories about visiting different cities and their experiences with local culture and entertainment. They discussed political perspectives, particularly r...

This episode focused on Marianne Riley's experience supporting her husband Romeo through prostate cancer radiation treatment, with detailed discussions about the challenging preparation process and daily procedures. The conversation also covered Jamal Harrington's personal experiences with colon cancer screening, including difficulties getting appropriate testing from his doctor. They disc...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC ADULT CONTENT ABOUT PPP, (PU**Y, POLITICS & PROSTATES). VIEWERS DISCRETION IS ADVISED) In this episode with guest Andrew Durrant, the gang discussed topics including Donald Trump's recent photoshopped image depicting him as Christ-like which led to extensive debate about Trump's leadership and mental state. Marianne shared detailed sex education a...

This episode featured comedian Eric DeSilva discussing his comedy career and personal life. He shared that he lives in Atlanta and has two podcasts - "Bad Dads" with Plug Chapman and "Nerdsplaining", plus a comic book called "Danger Squad." The conversation covered how the pandemic affected his touring schedule and his approach to writing new material regularly. The d...

The conversation began with Jamal sharing his recent experience attending the Beyond Wonderland music festival in San Bernardino, California, where he enjoyed electronic dance music and various substances over the two-day event. Dwayne Winters discussed his own musical journey, including his work on a rock album and techno music, while expressing interest in performing at major festivals like Beyo...