Anthem Of Life

Breathing. Cobbler. Things. The smoothest of operators, Steve Dupree, puts the “oh” in operator. His buttery, southern drawl helps all kinds of folks through all kinds of problems. He’s a local celebrity with some questionable professional ethics, but dangit - that voice just makes you forget your fury and worry and just breathe. It’s the Anthem of Steve Dupree. OUR GUEST: Dean Sharpe Dean Sharpe...

Cocaine. Restraining Orders. Vacations. Occasionally potent lover, Larry, helps Douglas recover from a rough night as he shares his woes with his stalker, being on fire in Barbados and a solid pros-and-cons comparison between cocaine and molly in the Anthem of Larry.  OUR GUEST: MARTIN GARCIA Martin is a Second City alum who resides in Los Angeles. He is an improviser, an actor with over 30 c...

Thrown Drinks. Double Dates. Imaginary Friends. Frankie and Milt are known around Newhall CA quite simply as “The Boys.” They are back in town, each for their own reasons that both make perfect sense. From trigger songs to chatbots and from irresponsible parenting to women's studies, it all gets covered in the Anthem of Frankie and Milt… or Milt and Frankie. OUR GUESTS: Jarrett Lennon Kaufman and...

Fiddles. Family. Broken Glass. Galway girl, Maeve has been fiddling away since she was a wee lass of two. She plays and lives hard. Meave takes Douglas on a 30-year tour of life that has brought her to this gig in this bar. We cover everything from smashed pint glasses to a gradual runaway in our Anthem of Maeve. OUR GUEST: Rebecca Sohn Rebecca Sohn is an actor/improviser/writer in LA where she ha...

Trucks. Horses. Hugs. Long-haul trucker, Alexandria, lives a hard life and has all the physical and mental strength needed to do so, But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still have needs. From the wide-open roads that crisscross these United States to the solitary thoughts in the mind of a trucker in the cab of an 18-wheeler, it all gets grappled with in the Anthem of Alexandria. OUR GUEST: HOLLY LAU...

Life Is A Second-Hand Store author, Dr. Sheila, has dedicated herself to the study of human sociology. She walks the Campus of the University of Minnesota Minnetonka with Dougas and talks about hay in her hair, emotional debt and her lazy ex-husband in the Anthem of Dr. Sheila. OUR GUEST: Shaun Landry Shaun Landry grew up on the South Side of Chicago and is currently based in Los Angeles. She atte...

Good Intentions. Harsh Judgement. Arm Karma. Kareen has distinct opinions about pretty much everything and a rating system to help her express those opinions. On her walk with Douglas, they explore inconsiderate neighbors, street racing and too many horses in the Anthem of Kareen. OUR GUEST: Celeste Pechous Celeste Pechous has been kicking the comedy improv tires for the last two decades. As an al...

Big Dreams. Small Town. Chili Dog. Jack and Diane never left Farmton, Indiana, but they have lived full and complex lives. They explore their hopes, dreams, expectations and realities over the years. The moments that defined them and the choices they would have made differently that have combined to twist their lives together like a giant zebra cone are all in the Anthem of Jack and Diane. OUR GUE...

Improv. Songs. Characters. We celebrate all of our episodes from 2023 with a remix mixtape mashup clip show. The Anthem of Life team is so grateful for everyone who has come to play with us and who has listened to our show. We can’t wait to share more fun with you in 2024! EPISODES: Ep 01: Meet Virginia with Amanda Blake Davis Ep 02: Bad Bad Leroy Brown with Peter Fluet Ep 03: Brandy (You’re A Fin...

Good. Bad. Asleep. Awake. Supernatural being, Santa Claus, gets “real” with Marypat about the true meaning of Christmas and what’s in it for him. From Jesus to reindeer and presents to presence, Marypat and St. Nick go deep into time and space to determine how naughty, nice or perhaps creepy the jolly entity is. ]THE SONG: Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town is a Christmas song written in 1934 by J. Fre...

Tattoos. Sex. A Little Pee. While walking around L.A. Al chats about what he would spend 10,000 hours learning, his overbearing uncle and his recent heartbreak. Douglas and Al boldly go nowhere as they talk about trust falls, DIY dry cleaning and where exactly they are in the Anthem of Al. OUR GUEST: Ithamar Enriquez Ithamar Enriquez is an alum of The Second City Chicago and has appeared in numero...

Jobs. Daughters. Greek Yogurt. Hardworking, single, mother of two, Kathleen takes a little time out of her hectic day to consider why she still cares for her ex, which of her daughters she is most like and what she really wants for herself in life. From torn shirts to strong cowboys to bad credit, it’s all explored in the Anthem of Kathleen. OUR GUEST: Colleen Doyle Colleen is an actor, writer, po...

Coffee. Burritos. Sociopaths. Productive journaler Keven Danielofsky explains what goes into a perfect burrito, what’s in the eyes of high schoolers and why he is likely never ever getting back together with his ex. Douglas learns how life imitates art as they explore his guests' journal of stories and ideas in the Anthem of Keven. OUR GUEST: David Danipour David Danipour is an actor in Los Angele...

Compliments. Fans. Pigs. Local celebrity Billy Beard - the Baytown Dandy himself, breaks down what it’s like to be the sharpest dressed mascot in minor league baseball. The rich history of the Baytown Bombers and his unique approach to fan interaction are just a few of the wonderful topics explored in the Anthem of Billy Beard. OUR GUEST: Nick Bush Nicholas Bush is an actor, originally from San An...

Lions and Houses and Bears, Oh My! Multi-mansion owner Gloria uses her open-door policy to share her stories of her husbands and lovers and her hopes for the future. She bares it all to Douglas as they explore her challenges with family, surprising deaths and iconic sports franchises in the Anthem of Gloria. Enjoy. OUR GUEST: Carrie Clifford Carrie is an actor and writer living in Los Angeles. She...

Dragons! Horses! Bees! What is a hero? Who is a hero? Why is a hero? Disheartened but pure of heart knight, Sir Kennsington, breaks down the reality of peace-time for a man of action. From a lack of dragons to the very real dangers of pollen and from swords to puppets it all gets explored in the Anthem of Sir Kensington. OUR GUEST: Jon Crowley Jon lives in Los Angeles where you can occasionally se...

Burglary. Pom-Poms. Cement. The criminally crafty Lucy gets into her complex relationships with the police, her book club and herself. She happily chats with Douglas about maximizing her one-bedroom apartment and mailing things to herself. Her memory not be perfect, but she took Douglas on an unforgettable trip in the Anthem of Lucy. OUR GUEST: Karen Graci Karen is a Los Angeles-based television w...

Birds. Cats. Escape Rooms. Sole proprietor and soul proprietor Rhiannon shares her keys to unlocking freedom in every aspect of life. From key lime pie to Europe she offers Douglas a flight through her philosophy in The Anthem of Rhiannon. OUR GUEST: Ali Davis Ali is a writer and improviser in Los Angeles. She performs with Pro Shakers at the Fanatic Salon and with Thirdsday at the Write-Off Room....

Trucks. Karaoke. Shania Twain. Houston native Mark Beam shares his passion and reluctance for singing during a very interesting night at his favorite bar. He explores his romantic relationship, his string of vehicular mishaps and the bold decision that might change it all in the Anthem of Mark. OUR GUEST: Nnamdi Ngwe Nnamdi is an Actor, Writer, and Comedian. He has written and performed on shows l...

Tigers. Bungy. Magic Mushrooms. Mailman and subversive entrepreneur Nickolas chats about his passion for hallucinogens, water and Swedish Vallhunds. He walks Douglas through the meaning behind all of his hair ribbons and reveals a powerful mantra that guides his work and play. OUR GUEST: JOSH DuBOSE Josh DuBose is a Los Angeles-based journalist/writer and digital producer at KTLA 5. A long-ti...

Jail. Mirrors. Special Thanks. Expert gavotte dancer Winifred breaks down the benefits of incarceration, being difficult and therapy gerbils. She talks into a microphone with Douglas about her fascinating life as a muse and the ways in which she manages her incredible levels of self-love and self-care in the Anthem of Winifred. Enjoy OUR GUEST: Rachael Drummond Rachael Drummond is an actor, improv...

Spiders. Blowfish. House Keys. Ray is having another tough day in his already tough life, but that doesn’t stop him from sharing his profound philosophies that keep him going. As he and Douglas make their way through Chicago they talk about love, family, Mark McGwire and McDonalds in the Anthem of Ray. Enjoy. OUR GUEST: Seamus McCarthy Seamus McCarthy is a Chicago-style actor/writer/improviser who...

Partying. Good Times. Coal Mines. Ambitious and successful party planner Jenny gives us a peak behind the colorful curtain of her fantastical and strategically managed party place. She talks with Douglas about her interesting themed rooms, her complex relationship with her daughter and son-in-law and what a party for Ms. Jenny would look like. It’s the Anthem of Jenny. Enjoy! OUR GUEST: Molly Erdm...

Trivia. Plaques. San Francisco. A titan of random facts and esoteric knowledge, Myster Jones explores a life of knowing stuff juxtaposed with the truth of knowing oneself. Douglas and Myster Jones talk about the wonders of sleeping outdoors, the awkwardness of dating apps and whether throwing people out of buildings is good children’s television in the Anthem of Myster Jones. Enjoy. OUR GUEST: Ste...

Watched. Grey Mush. Poetry. Recent coma waker-upper Gordon explores revelation and reminiscences stemming from his long-term captivity and subsequent coma. He offers Douglas a truly unique perspective on what it means to be seen and the joy of a good bucket in the Anthem of Gordon. [TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses kidnapping] OUR GUEST: Brett Pearsons Brett Pearsons is an actor, musician...