Copeland's Corner with Brian Copeland

In this episode of Copeland's Corner, Brian welcomes Tony Camin, Cathy Ladman & Mike Larsen as they check in from the SoCal area to discuss the current situation in the U.S. regarding the militarization and federal response to protests, specifically anti-ICE demonstrations. The group reflects on media portrayal differences, the implications of sending Marines for crowd control, and the historical...

In the latest episode of Copeland's Corner, Brian Copeland returns with a panel featuring Tom Sawyer, Dana Gould, and Brian Malow. They discuss a broad spectrum of current events and political issues, starting with Elon Musk's public fallout with Donald Trump. The conversation touches on Musk's deteriorating public image, his business failures, and his problematic affiliations, including allegatio...

This week on 'Headliners on the Headlines,' guest host Yayne Abeba discusses various political and social issues with comedians Big Al Gonzales, Jann Karam, and Johnny Steele. The discussion covers topics such as the effectiveness and controversies around the Democratic Party, the political landscape, the roles and actions of politicians like Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Rahm Emanuel, and Marco Rubio...

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, Tom Sawyer fills in for a recovering Brian Copeland. Tom is joined for Headliners on the Headlines by Jim Vallely, Wendy Liebman & Dan St. Paul. They touch on various topics, including Kevin Spacey's attempted comeback, the past indiscretions of celebrities, and the complications of second chances. This segues into broader discussions about the current pol...

In this episode of 'Copeland's Corner,' guest host Tom Sawyer, along with comedians Scott Silverman and Ngaio Bealum, discuss various current events, political controversies, and personal anecdotes. They critically examine Donald Trump's blatant corrupt activities, comparing them to a criminal openly committing crimes. They also share humorous personal experiences, including encounters at comedy c...

In this week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with panel guests Yayne Abeba, Carlos Alazraqui, and Tom Sawyer. The discussion continues to center around the first 100 days of the Trump administration, highlighting issues like Trump's cognitive decline, media complicity, and the erosion of norms. The gang debates Trump's influence on various sectors, including healthcare and education, and discusses...

In this episode of Copeland's Corner, Brian welcomes comics Brent Weinbach, Brian Malow, and Clara Bijl to Headliners on the Headlines. They discuss the first 100 days of Trump's administration, focusing on deportations, appointments, tariffs, and legislative actions. The conversation also delves into the high costs of entertainment, hazing incidents in schools, and the implications of taxpayer fu...

Yayne Abeba fills in for Brian as host of 'Headliners on the Headlines,' featuring this week's comedians Tony Dijamco and Dave Burleigh. The episode covers a wide range of current events and topics, beginning with humorous discussions about Pete's drunken texts revealing war plans, segueing into a critique of the media and political ineptitude. They discuss the GOP's internal conflicts, media comp...

This week's 'Headliners on the Headlines' with fill-in Host Yayne Abeba is joined by Greg Propfs, Robert Mac, and Tom Sawyer. The panel dives into various political topics, including JD Vance's controversial remarks on Fox and Friends and his perceived inadequacies as a politician. They discuss the influence of international policies, particularly tariffs, under Trump's administration. The convers...

In this Episode of Copeland's Corner, Brian is joined by Tom Sawyer, Jackie Kashian, Dana Gould & Nicole Boxer for Headliners on the Headlines. They delve into recent political events, primarily focusing on the significant Democratic win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court elections. The gang analyze whether this victory signifies a trend or an anomaly, noting the historical tight margins in Wisconsin...

In this episode of Copeland's Corner, host Brian Copeland is joined by a comics Jann Karam, Nato Green, and Yayne Ababa. The conversation begins with a discussion on SignalGate, involving government officials' misuse of the Signal app for discussing sensitive military operations. Nato explains how Signal works and shares personal experiences with the app in protests. The gang further debates the r...

In this edition of 'Copeland's Corner,' Brian Copeland welcomes back Carlos Alazraqui, Johnny Steele, and Chris Riggins— as they discuss this week's Hot Talk Topics.  They jump right into the Trump administration's defiance of court orders, and societal unrest. Delving into the specific case of a US citizen detained due to political beliefs, they explore the erosion of constitutional norms and jud...

In this episode of 'Copeland's Corner,' Brian Copeland welcomes comedians Maureen Langan, Matt Weinhold, and Dave Pokorny to discuss the latest hot talk topics. They talk about living costs in New York and San Francisco, parking issues, and the struggles comedians face financially. They debate a viral Facebook post by a disgruntled Republican voter, touching on political hypocrisy and systemic iss...

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, with distinguished panel of comics Scott Silverman,  Yayne Abeba, and Ngaio Bealum join to discuss contemporary political and social issues. The discussion kicks off with reflections on the President's recent State of the Union address, criticisms of former President Trump's exaggerated claims, and humor about misinformation. They touch upon the controvers...

In this episode of Copeland's Corner, host Brian Copeland returns after a brief hiatus due to sinus surgery and discusses current national issues with his guests Brian Malow and Blaine Capatch. The conversation covers various topics such as allergies, comedy memories, and a significant discussion on political and social issues, including statements by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker regarding the ri...

In this episode of Copeland's Corner, Tom Sawyer fills in for Brian Copeland, who is recovering from surgery. Tom is joined by guests Jake Johannsen, Belinda Waymouth, and Carole Davis as they discuss topical political issues, notably the impact of Donald Trump’s policies and actions, the socio-political role and behavior of billionaires, and the overall state of American democracy. The conversati...

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, Tom Sawyer fills in for Brian and hosts a lively discussion that touches on a variety of topics. Headliners on the Headliners includes guests Tony Camin, Karen Anderson, and Steve Carey. They begin with a discussion on the current political climate, including RFK Jr.'s potential confirmation, Ebola outbreak in Uganda, and various conspiracy theories concer...

This week, Brian celebrates the 200th episode of Copeland's Corner, reflecting on the podcast's journey since its inception just before the pandemic shutdown. He discusses the adaptation to Zoom for the podcast and mentions the participation of over a hundred comedians. In this special episode featuring Eddie Brill, Mike Larsen, and Tom Sawyer, they cover various topics, including President Trump'...

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner...Brian Copeland welcomes guests David Spark, Conor Kellicutt, and Dan St. Paul as they discuss a range of topics including Trump's executive orders, the challenges of contemporary media consumption, and personal anecdotes on political and social issues. They chat about the implications of Trump's actions on various societal facets like education, immigrati...

In this week's edition Copeland's Corner, Brian welcomes Greg Proops, Ngaio Bealum & Yayne Abeba, as they delve into a range of topics including the influence of social media on careers, the pervasive nature of misinformation online, celebrity crushes, and their views on ongoing social and political issues, along with plans for their comedy shows. They touch also on the resilience of marginalized...

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, Brian and his guests, Tom Sawyer, Carlos Alazraqui, and Johnny Steele, engage in a lively discussion covering a broad spectrum of topics. They reflect on the challenges and changes since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the impact of media and tech giants like Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos aligning with Trump, and the implications for misinformation an...

On this week's edition of Copeland's Corner, Brian welcomes 'old' friends to podcast, comedians and fellow podcasters Blaine Capatch, Matt Weinhold, and Karen Anderson. Topics include how progressives should prepare for the Trump administration, the dangers of anti-vaxxers, and humorous celebrity encounters. The discussion shifts to personal stories, vaccination viewpoints, and living through the...

In this episode of Copeland's Corner, Brian has intense debates on various topics with guests Ngaio Bealum, Brent Weinbach & Steve Mazan. They cover subjects such as the responsibilities of pharmaceutical companies, controversial historical acts, and the complexities of modern capitalism. The show also delves into the issues of the American healthcare system, the influence of big corporations, and...

In this holiday-themed episode of 'Copeland's Corner,' guest host Tom Sawyer fills in for Brian Copeland, who is out prepping for Thanksgiving. Tom is joined by comedians Laura House, Robert Mac, and Scott Silverman for a lively discussion as they share their unique Thanksgiving plans and personal traditions and feelings about the holiday. The gang also engage in a humorous and insightful conversa...

This week's edition of Copeland's Corner, Tom Sawyer fills in for a COVID recovering Brian Copeland with guests Maureen Langang, Jan Karam, and Kurt Weitzman. They engage in a lively discussion covering topics such as the challenges and experiences of comedians, particularly female and LGBTQ+ comedians, in a male-dominated industry, and the political landscape exacerbated by figures like Donald Tr...