Ruse Radio

Louis D. Michael is a stand up comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 he is one of the hosts of Chinese Rocket Force, one of the greatest pods in the game 🙏 In this episode, we discuss the "Diddy" inside all of us, how Denver/Cincinnati/Nashville's comedy scenes stand out, the iconic 'Messin' With Sasquatch' ads, what we would do with one billion dollars...

Mr Eddie is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch his shows, 'Prompt Battle Royale' & 'Caponeville Comedy Capers' live, both occuring MONTHLY 🔥 In this episode, we discuss whether robots will gain the ability of flatulence, why you should choose creation over chaos, Eddie's musical journey thus far, the origins of Prompt Battle Roy...

Phil Lisiecki is a stand-up comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch his show 'Wild Dogs Comedy' at a venue near you OR check out his podcast on YouTube! 🌟 In this episode, we discuss why Phil hates the Beatles, the genesis of 'Wild Dogs Comedy', the importance of redefining your failures, the wisdom within Daoism & Zen Buddhism, the chronicles...

Paul Farahvar is a stand-up comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You might recognize him from Dry Bar Comedy, Zanies, Laugh Factory, etc. He is the mind behind MULTIPLE podcasts, his latest being 'WHY ARE YOU AWAKE'. Catch it now wherever you listen! You can ALSO catch Paul monthly at Laugh Factory Chicago for 'Stand Ups Sit Down', an interview-format...

Hannah Belmont is a stand-up comedian, writer, burlesque performer, & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch 'Stand Up Strip Down' (comedy + burlesque showcase) at My Buddy's OR 'Degenerate Duos' (pair of comedians doing sets together) at Lincoln Lodge! Both weekly! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss middle-aged pets, how to twerk, why horror movies are having a...

Jack Woods is a standup comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯 In this episode, we discuss our favorite video games, what Jack learned while on tour with comedian Aaron Chase (friend of the show 🙌), why 'Batman VS. Superman' flopped, how the Drake VS Kendrick beef transcends music, and much more! 🔥

Harold Patrick is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! He produces of Power Hour (voted best open mic of 2024! 🏆 Fridays at 7:30 PM!) & Cozy Corner Comedy. He's a real one. Pop out and find out. 💯 In this episode, we discuss what ACTUALLY happened to Malaysia Flight 370, YouTube's "golden era", the difference between being funny in standup VS in co...

Chris Jones is a dad, husband, ultra marathoner, & professional hypnotist based in Chicago, IL 💯 You might know him from his legendary appearance on America's Got Talent, where he hypnotized the one and only HOWIE MANDEL. Not only this, but he's worked with the likes of John Cena, Steve-O, Steve Harvey, Gabriel Iglesias, & more! In this episode, we discuss Chris's viral appear...

Emily Ogle is a standup comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 😂 Sometimes, you'll meet people and see that they have "it". Things come naturally to them and they don't need to unnecessarily embellish or entertain. They simply utilize their natural charisma & energy and channel that into an artform. Emily is one of those people. I would recommend her work to anyone looking for...

Kristopher Barsanti is a standup comedian, podcaster, and content creator based in Chicago! 💯 His award-winning DnD podcast, 'Roll Gay Role Play', has just concluded! But don't you worry. The follow-up, 'The Lavender Dungeon' is releasing now. Catch the latest episodes wherever you stream! In this episode, we discuss the origins of 'Role Gay Role Play', how Kris went v...

Marlon Hue is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago! 💯 His latest production, 'Variants', is a comedy variety show aiming to reintroduce something truly new yet familiar to the comedy scene. The variety between us is empowering. Embrace it. 💪 In this episode, we discuss why art and business ultimately shouldn't be separated, the inspiration behind 'Variants Network&#...

Matt Boh is a comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! His latest show, 'Double Booked', was a MASSIVE success. Stay tuned for the next one. It's right around the corner. 💯 In this episode, we discuss what Jojo Siwa says about society, why Matt avoids listening to modern comedy, the inspiration behind creating 'Double Booked', our most regretful YouTube creations, a...

Josh Weitzel is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! He is one of the founding fathers of Kino Crew Productions, the masterminds who orchestrated the iconic 'Gobblehead' series! Their upcoming film 'LOADS', is coming soon to a screen near you. Before this podcast was recorded, Ruse was blessed with a PRIVATE SCREENING of the film. I can safely assure you it is unlike anything you'...

Mehdi Amani is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the benefits of seriously visualizing your success, why teachers are micro-politicians, how 2 AM sleepy comedy sets can be the best comedy sets, the value in knowing when to quit & picking your battles, why playing the long-game will always pay off, and much more! 🔥

Dan Cass is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago! 💯 You might recognize him from Zanies, Laugh Factory, Don't Tell Comedy, etc. His latest special, 'Drama Boi', is OUT NOW in it's entirety on YouTube. 🤯 He produces THREE shows at the moment. These are: 'What Could Go Wrong?' at The Laugh Factory Chicago, 'Lowkey Funny', also at The Laugh Factory Chic...

Kevin Kellam is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 Catch him filming his special 'KEVIN & HELL' live at Lincoln Hall on August 9th, 9 PM 🤯 It will be HISTORIC. It will be BIBLICAL. It will be KEVIN. In this episode, we discuss the radical shift in cultural views on cigarettes, how the craft of radio is different than the craft of comedy, how Kevin has been preparing for his upcom...

Nick Emeka is a standup comedian based in Chicago! 💯 You might recognize him from Roast Battle Chicago, Laugh Factory, Zanies, One Liner Madness, etc. 😉 In this episode, we discuss Ruse's life expectancy, how a tragic accident helped Nick to find standup comedy, what you can learn from hanging out with old people, the art of creating tension, why overalls are the greatest form of apparel kno...

Melvin Stewart is a comedian & producer based in Chicago! Catch his latest production, 'Big Black Comedy Show', MONTHLY at the Den Theatre 💯 In this episode, we discuss comedy's online hate-watch communities, why Melvin doesn't connect with Norm Macdonald, the value of performance credits when approaching venues/performers, how Josh Johnson paved his own way in the comedy worl...

Shawny Neubecker is a photographer & b-girl based in Flint, MI! All of her photography work can be found under the alias 'Truheartphoto'! 💯 In this episode, we discuss how the upcoming foundational moments of our lives are always right around the corner, how dreams grow and change over time, the pros and cons of alcohol consumption, what it means to change the world, how therapy comes...

Claire Sundbye is a comedian based in Chicago! 💖 You can catch her WEEKLY at the Laugh Factory hosting 'Fresh Faces' 💯 In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of sleeping in a dog bed, how to make a living off of comedy, what comes with being a female comedian, the elusive metahumor of Gen Z, how Roast Battle can give you brand new insecurities, what it was like filming with 'Subw...

Chase Richard is a comedian based in Chicago! 💯He's also the cofounder of Dog Comic Productions, a Michigan-based comedy collective designed to bring you dawgiest of dawgs. 🐶 Catch Ruse Radio's FIRST-EVER prank call segment about 45 mins into the episode 🤣 In this episode, we discuss the rise of nerds in pop culture, why we miss the PS2 era, what makes a good prank call, why Kill Tony i...

Olzhasbek Zhakenov is a comedian from Kazakhstan! 💯 This is his first-ever long-form conversation in English! He could have fooled me. Olzhasbek returned home shortly after filming this episode but plans on coming back to America sometime next year! Keep an eye out for your favorite Kazakh. 💪 In this episode, we discuss what it was like coming to America, whether SNL has lost influence, the limi...

Manny Petty is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! You might recognize him from his multiple appearances on WGN TV. Or maybe you've seen him headlining at Zanies and Laugh Factory. Or maybe you've heard of his hit song 'Let's Get Fat Together'. Or maybe you caught him at the salon. 💅 His latest comedy special 'The Pink Man Cave' (filmed at the Comedy Bar) is OUT NOW! 🤯 I...

Joe Kilgallon is a comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! You can hear him on the 'Let's Get Dumb Podcast' wherever you listen. 🎧 You can also catch his latest comedy special, 'Life and Death', now on Youtube! 💯 In this episode, we discuss why Costco is king, the pros and cons of therapy, why comedy is such a long-game (& what to do in the meantime), how those aro...

Tito is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! You might recognize him from Roast Battle Chicago, CYSK, Laugh Factory Chicago, etc! He also runs the 'Word of Mouth' open mic at O'Donnell's Pub 💯 In this episode, we discuss the future of AI (& why most people don't understand what's coming), what aliens could actually be, the gatekeepers of academia, whether the pyramids were...