Tom Rhodes Smart Camp

In this Smart Talk episode of Tom Rhodes Smart Camp, Tom and Ashna answer three audience questions from very different angles: Tom as a comedian and storyteller, Ashna as a European with a psychology background. Then they ask ChatGPT the same questions and decide: useful wisdom, or total BS? Hi guys, Tom & Ashna here, we're starting something fun. In an effort to put out more podcast episodes, Ash...

Hear all about my journey to the land of kindness and my experience filming a clean comedy special for Dry Bar Comedy. Also listen to me delight your skull by telling you about my visit to Moon's Rare Books & learn why there are so many Peruvians living in Provo. "He is rich who owns the day."   Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesie...

What remains is the answer.   Hooray for humanity! Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.        

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Book Roulette! One Hundred Years Of Solitude   Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stor...

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

How do we live a meaningful, joyful, truthful life in the midst of chaos, fear, and distraction? Topics: Culture as Story Fuel   Comedy as Applied Philosophy   Books as Living Companions Gratitude as Cognitive Nutrition Surrender as Creative Method   Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/t...

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

Here are some of my best stories from Ireland. Just don't tell anyone you heard them. Hooray for Ireland!     Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcas...

Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish.   Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies:  https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom   https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna  https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.

This episode's a gem—Peter and comedian Tom Rhodes join forces for a co-episode airing on both their podcasts recorded in Amsterdam! It's two storytellers swapping tales about travel, comedy, and the chaos of life. Tom reflects on his time hosting a Dutch late-night show ( as Kevin Masters, of all names ), fumbling through cultural quirks, and falling in love with Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Peter refle...

Not since Gutenberg's printing press has one human being's inventions improved the quality of life for people as much as Apple co-founder and principle creator Steve Wozniak.    Fortunately for me the Woz loves jokes, humor and comedy in general so after sending him several heart felt e-mails requesting to chat with him he agreed, so last week while I was performing in San Francisco I drove down t...

Hey Rhodesies! Tom sits down with Brandi Denise. They explore the highs and lows of online and real-life dating, the challenge of balancing ambition with meaningful connections, and the joy of being surrounded by people who truly celebrate you. Tune in for a conversation that hits close to home and inspires you to follow your own path. Recording Note: Apologies, dear listeners—Tom had some technic...

Hi Rhodesies! Sara Rhodes is back! Tom and his mom chat in his L.A. apartment after her trip back to Florida is delayed by Hurricane Milton.  They laugh about mom accidentally wearing Tom's Hells Angels t-shirt in LA and discuss how much they love the hidden charm of L.A.'s side streets, despite her overall dislike for the city.  Tom shares his recent read, Pockets: An Intimate History of How We K...

Poet John Cooper Clarke is back! We talk about everything from ancient Rome and the birth of paparazzi culture to wild celebrity stories and the golden age of Hollywood. We dive into epic sword-and-sandal films, the origins of iconic stars, punk music, gangster and outlaws, and some behind-the-scenes gossip you won't want to miss. It's a journey through film, fame, and fascinating historical tidbi...

Hey everybody, I'm back with my best friend Ashna, and we kick things off with a funny bit about how I've been confidently using the word "conversate" for years—only to find out it's not even a real word.  I just had an incredible week performing at Brad Garrett's Comedy Club at the MGM. It felt like old times, hanging out with comedians between sets, watching each other perform every night, and l...

Hey, Ashna here! Tom—fresh off the plane—is raving about Chiang Mai like it's the best thing since sliced bread. He's all about the peaceful culture, delicious food, and stunning beauty. He also shares a wild mix of Muay Thai boxing, snake charmer music, and the calmness of the Thai people, which he says is a world away from the aggression in Los Angeles. We also talk about the symbolism of turtle...

In this episode, Tom catches up with his friend Adam Palmeter, an artist and comedian living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They reminisce about their first meeting in Seoul, Korea, where Adam was part of a comedy collective that brought international comedians to perform. They reflect on their experiences in Korea, Vietnam, and the creative inspiration they found in these unique environments. Adam shar...

Cookie drops some real gems in this episode. We talk about how our differences are what make us unique and why that's crucial in a world trying to make everyone the same. Cookie also shares her sharp take on political strategy, comparing it to a chess game where every move counts. Plus, she dives into how the media exaggerates fear, and why it's important to keep a positive attitude no matter what...