Ruse Radio

Mars Giolas is a comedian based in Chicago, IL. 💯 In this episode, we discuss how much crowd work is actually improvised, whether or not AI makes everyone lazier, learning how to fail more, Andy Kaufman's feud with Jerry Lawler, how SpongeBob has changed, and much more! 🔥

Kastaway is a rapper based in Chicago, IL 💯 his latest project, 'Circa '01' (made in collaboration w/ Backpack Beatz), is OUT NOW on streaming services 🎵 In this episode, we discuss what your music taste reveals about your personality, the secret life of cats, the musicianship of Justin Bieber, Jack Harlow's RnB album, why Hamilton gives people the wrong intro to hip-hop, becomin...

Gabriel DeSanti is a content creator, filmmaker, and entrepreneur 💯 He's currently building the world's longest resume! Watch as he travels all of America in pursuit of career exploration through experience. As wise men have once said, it takes one to know one. 🧠 In this episode, we discuss how exactly Gabriel is building the world's largest resume, what made him quit his job with on...

Raine Christian is a country artist based in Chicago, IL 💯 In this episode, we discuss why the best country songs might never become radio hits, whether AI can be truly creative or not, organizing life into "seasons", the blessing of choosing what you struggle for, the illusion of overnight success, and so much more! 🔥

Laura Severse is a touring comedian, actor, & writer based in Los Angeles, CA 🔥 In this episode, we discuss going from six sold-out theater shows to an audience of six (in a matter of days), how teen athletes are required to have social media for college recruitment, why Laura left Boston, why comedy must be pursued for the love of the game, what makes intimate rooms better than enormous venu...

Adam Freesman is a touring comedian based in Baltimore, MD 🔥 In this episode, we discuss how Coca-Cola popularized modern Santa Claus, what skydiving actually feels like, why you should always order the second-cheapest wine, the unwritten rules of eating at a friend's house, the importance of buying a fresh bakery croissant, and much more! 🔥

Shua Films is a filmmaker & YouTuber based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss how editing turns raw footage into a story, why movie trailers always reveal too much, whether or not hype can ruin a film before you see it, the lack of media literacy in modern audiences, why artists need business skills, how Casey Neistat revolutionized YouTube, why followers aren't the same...

Andrẽs Merlos is a comedian, filmmaker, and producer based in Chicago, IL. Perhaps you have heard of the masterpiece, 'Coconut Cruise', presented in conjunction with 773 Studios & High TV Chi! 🥥Andrẽs produces live events all throughout the year! MUST SEE ENTERTAINMENT!! 💥 In this episode, we discuss who has the best Chicago deep-dish pizza, what it's like to watch Shrek in Spani...

Laura Dellis is a muppet amongst humans based in Chicago, IL! 💯 You can catch her LIVE on November 14th at the Stray Theater. Her live show, 'Halfway to 55', is a 75-minute musical-comedy show that has been developed over the course of years. It's unlike anything else and could only come from a brilliant mind like hers. You have to see it to believe it! 🌟 In this episode, we discuss...

Sean Ely is a professional food reviewer & videographer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch him in the legendary 'Number Six With Cheese', a comedic food review channel serving high-quality food reviews since 2016. You can ALSO see him in 'Eat Local', a channel entirely dedicated to local businesses and their menus. 🍝🥓🍰 In this episode, we discuss the origins of 'Number...

Corey Wagner is a professional food reviewer, filmmaker, actor, & writer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch him in the legendary 'Number Six With Cheese', a comedic food review channel serving high-quality food reviews since 2016. You can ALSO see him in 'Eat Local', a channel entirely dedicated to local businesses and their menus. 🍝🥓🍰 In this episode, we discuss why every...

Ben Bishop is an actor based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch him in 'The Amazing Digital Circus', 'Hamster In My Head', 'Big Spooky House', '8 Hours With Scott', & much more! 🎭 In this episode, we discuss how Ben unexpectedly joined 'The Amazing Digital Circus' phenomenon, why he became a cheerleader (& how that led to acting), the process of...

David Vox Mullen is a stand-up comedian, improviser, writer, producer, author, actor & more based in Chicago, IL! 💯 Not only all of this, but he's the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of OVW Wrestling's board of operations 💪 His new book, 'GO BOOK YOURSELF', is available now. 📖 Catch one of the independent comedy shows he produces here in the Chicagoland area under the name 'Type 2 Co...

Rovaughn Hill is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯In this episode, we discuss "bringer shows", how sports betting has changed the way people watch sports entirely, whether pets can understand English, what would happen if dogs and cats switched places, the rise of RICO rap, and much more! 🔥

Mike Capra is a filmmaker, musician, comedian, & actor based in Chicago, IL! His latest film, 'Don't Call Me Baby', is OUT NOW on YouTube. 💯 He's the frontman of The Capra Brothers Band and also the co-founder of Warwick Motion Pictures, a comedy/horror production company 🎥

James Najjar is a comedian, producer, & social media personality in Chicago, Illinois. 💯 Catch his apartment comedy show, 'Cozy Corner Comedy', once a month in Andersonville! 😂 In this episode, we discuss why people fear flying (Ruse included), the absurdity of toilet paper advertisements, whether social media is about quality or quantity, the true story that inspired the Tom Hanks f...

Dan Cass is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago! 💯 You might recognize him from Zanies, Laugh Factory, Don't Tell Comedy, etc. He produces THREE shows at the moment. These are: 'What Could Go Wrong?' at The Laugh Factory Chicago, 'Lowkey Funny', also at The Laugh Facotry Chicago, & 'The Love Below Comedy Show' at Beermiscuous, in Lakeview. Catch one...

Bill D. Russell is an improv artist, actor, & comedian! 💯 you can see the endless list of all of his film work on IMDb 🎬 In this episode, we discuss whether independent filmmaking will survive the streaming era, how social media uses the same psychological techniques as slot machines, why trying to be funny makes you less funny, the legend of Tom Cruise, why you should question everything, a...

Debo The Comedian is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯 In this episode, we discuss what makes 'Not Like Us' an all-time diss record, what the internet used to be, Debo's first comedy open mic, whether Marvel peaked with 'Endgame', how failure is the first stage of success, and much more! 🔥

Rebecca Jaffe is a stand up comedian & musician based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 she's one of two masterminds behind the comedy duo 'Jaffe and Magy', an extremely anxious comedy duo with classic hits like 'It's Okay To Poop Your Pants' 👖 In this episode, we discuss what our pets would sound like if they could talk, how to write a proper diss rap, performing for the camer...

Panamera P is a rapper based in Chicago, IL 💯 In this episode, we discuss how egoless rappers could change the industry, why Lil Wayne was so influential in his prime, why you're better off just dropping your music rather than waiting for the perfect moment, the legacy of Jay-Z, the supportive creative ecosystem that leads to success, and so much more! 🔥

Noah Wolf is a stand-up comedian, open mic host, & producer based in Chicago, IL! 💯 You can catch him WEEKLY on Wednesdays at the Rabbit Hole open mic, sign-up at 7:30 (at the Rabbit Hole in Wrigleyville)🌟He produces 'Big Bad Wolf Comedy', a monthly pop-up comedy show coming to a cool venue near you 🐺 In this episode, we discuss the reality of SNL's casting process, why there&#3...

Jose Alfredo is a stand-up comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! 💯 You can catch his podcast, 'Desgenera2', on all streaming platforms 💪 In this episode, we discuss how Jose found stand-up comedy through paint-and-sip classes, the art of inventing dance moves, learning English through 90s sitcoms, how the language we speak influences the way we think, what we can do to solve the...

James Fisher Jr. is a stand-up comedian, open mic host, & producer based in Chicago, IL! 💯 You can catch him WEEKLY at Trigger Warning Open Mic, taking place at Output Wrigleyville on Mondays at 10:30 PM ⚠ He's also the creator of Vaudeville TV, where everybody is a star 🌟 In this episode, we discuss why marketability matters more than talent, how audiences prevent performers from changi...

Tim Cruitt is a stand-up comedian & film enthusiast based in Chicago, IL! 💯In this episode, we discuss the problem with watching too many movies, why franchises going to space is always a bad sign, what went wrong with Disney's Star Wars sequels, whether art should be ranked and/or given awards at all, why some stories deserve tragic endings, and much more! 🔥