Kevin Ryan

Tyrant In Training

Comedy EN ↓ 130 episodes

Tyrant In Training is an improv comedy, power fantasy podcast that allows guests to rule over whatever type of country they want to dream up. Featuring interviews with comedians and podcasters like Gearóid Farrelly (Dancing With The Stars), Aideen McQueen (Waiting For Texto), Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Shazia Mirza (Would I Lie To You), Jordan Holmes (Knowledge Fight). Best Comedy Finalist at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Kevin Ryan

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Sammy J’s Island of Adult School 09.07.2026

Comedian Sammy J is this week’s tyrant. As Sir of J-Town. Where adults go to school, kids go to work and Sammy J goes to Broadway! Sammy J – Hero Complex is at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival form August 5th to 16th. Book your tickets here . Follow Sammy J on Instagram Follow Tyrant In Training on Instagram  and  Youtube And go to the free Patreon for access to the Discord channel. Tyrant...

Chris Grace Flees His Kingdom to Antarctica 25.06.2026

Before performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year, comedian Chris Grace ( Superstore, Dropout) talks about ruling over his own island and needing Kendrick Lamar's help to stop a revolt. The joys of nuclear power Living in a Hexayurt in Antarctica Banning pencils because of childhood trauma involving colouring pencils Some of the topics a tyrant speaks about this episode. Chris is perfor...

The Tyrant Who Sits Naked on A Donkey 11.06.2026

Comedian and fellow podcaster Sam Lake takes over his own island known as Fagtopia to ensure that he will always be able to sit on a donkey naked. Interviewed by Oprah Four Hen Party's on party bikes protecting His Humble Adorableness Citizens licking chocolate off a giant statue of Sam and his donkey Some of the topics a tyrant speaks about this episode. Follow Sam on his website where all his so...

Cristina Van Epps - I Seduce The Dragon and Palpatine 04.06.2026

Part of I Seduce The Dragon podcast Cristina Van Epps becomes tyrant of her own island, a country of pedantic wierdos making contact with Emperor Palpatine who has come to Earth looking for a puppy. I SEDUCE THE DRAGON is a bi-weekly actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast, brilliantly produced and sound designed with the non-player in mind.   Hosted by a group of high-achieving women...

Jess Parks - I Seduce The Dragon and Tyrant 28.05.2026

Host of I Seduce The Dragon podcast Jess Parks becomes tyrant of her own island, living in the year 3000 where the Vengeance Wars has broken up the former U.S. Note: There was no actually vengefulness to the war but the media knows what sells. I SEDUCE THE DRAGON is a bi-weekly actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast, brilliantly produced and sound designed with the non-player in mind. &nb...

Jason's Zombie Robin Williams & Wacky Dinosaur Races 21.05.2026

Podcaster from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes and Facehuggers & Friends Jason joins Tyrant in Training demands to be known as The Grand Emperor Of Immortal Excellence And Beautificational Excellence For All Of Eternity Master Jason Your Benevolent Overlord (deep breath) Of.....The Benevolent Kingdom Of Master Jason Zombie Robin Williams in a hamster ball, Wacky Dinosaur Races with Taylor Swift riding...

Banning Death: The Sarah Roberts Law 14.05.2026

Comedian Sarah Roberts joins Tyrant in Training to reveal her laws as Empress Octavia of SazLand. Faced with a population crisis on an island where death is illegal, Sarah reveals her ruthless solution: a retroactive decree to prevent nine million citizens from ever being born Sarah will be performing her new show Scary Movie 7 at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. You can find tickets HERE for her s...

Dan Stephens - Stephens, Sharks and such 07.05.2026

This week’s tyrant is "Ireland's Next Top Comic" Winner 2024 comedian Dan Stephens  Also host of the Dan Stephens show on Spotify and Youtube Dan is King DanJo of KarmaLand.  Stress is illegal, sharks surround the island and if you want to leave, you are allowed but only after you've shown you can build your own boat.  Follow the Tyranny: At the link here, you can find all the Tyran...

Stephanie Elle - A Test For Evil Cats 30.04.2026

This week’s tyrant is Irish comedian Stephanie Elle Stephanie is the only Stephanie on her Utopia island of Stephtopia Flash mobs are running wild. Taylor Swift might show up. Prison is a series of rooms of minor inconveniences mostly revolving around having wet socks. If there are any problems or scandals, loyal employee Joe will be scapegoated. Follow the Tyranny: At the link here, you can find...

Keego - Supreme Handsome Virile Super Leader 23.04.2026

This week’s tyrant is Irish comedian Keego Keego is known as.the Supreme Handsome Virile Super Leader of Inis Keego The the Supreme Handsome Virile Super Leader of Inis Keego rules his citizens with an iron fist while they stare in wonder at his giant golden statue that shades the nation with its erection. Inis Keego's people are famous for being good natured and fun but instinctively make foreign...

Asher Robertson - Tyrannical Mother 16.04.2026

This week’s tyrant is Asher Robertson comedian and host at the HAHA Ha'penny Comedy Club with Twice Weekly Comedy Shows at the Ha'penny bridge inn every Wednesday and Sunday starting at 8pm. Asher is known as Mother of Ourland. Unfortunately, the island's name may lead to some problematic chanting at times but the people are emotionally manipulated to love their tyrant leader and Mother. If you wi...

Neilly from the Leftist Cooks Authentic Sincere Tyranny 09.04.2026

This week’s tyrant is YouTuber, Musician, Comedian, Neilly Farrell from The Leftist Cooks The Leftists Cooks (Neilly and Sarah) create video essays about the social sciences, philosophy, and art all found on Youtube and Patreon Here's a recent video answering the questions, Are Irish Americans actually "Irish"? Are immigrants to Ireland "Irish"? What does it actually mean to be Irish anyway? You c...

Ryan LaPlante - Not Enough Canada's 02.04.2026

This week’s tyrant is Producer, DM/GM Player/Host of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice collection of TTRPG podcasts such as Dumbs & Dragons: Ryan LaPlante , known as El Presidente of Canada 2. El Presidente was confident that his 24 point plan would lead not just to Canada 2 domination but world domination so this episode goes through point by point, checking on El Presidente's approval rating to see if h...

Karl Spain - The Ruler of no Tipperary Sh*t here 26.03.2026

This week’s tyrant is Irish comedian Karl Spain, known as The Ruler of Connolly Island. The Ruler has decided that everybody has one year to remain worthy enough to stay on the island, sort of a relegation battle might occur around Christmas time. The people are chill, there are murals everywhere and because of the sun, former Ibiza partyers are now clubbing on Emo Street (named after Emo Philips)...

Less Air-Fryers, More Wicca Bread (With Jo Caulfield) 19.03.2026

This week’s tyrant is award winning comedian and author Jo Caulfield, known as Jo of Joland. Jo is the first tyrant to actually feed their finance minister Paul. Jo is also willing to put their friend, who is great craic, into prison for being a murderer, since that psychotic serial killer might reflect badly on her. Find Jo anywhere on Social media and her website for news about upcoming shows an...

The Giant Mariah Carey Statue (With Trae Renee) 12.03.2026

This week’s tyrant is blogger and podcaster Trae Renee, known as Trae of St. Traepez An island with its own Mariah Carey statue built into the mountain. Trae has allowed Taylor Swift to buy a small beach-house for 19 billion dollars. Trae is also busy admonishing her citizens for pronouncing the islands name wrong. Follow Trae on Threads You can also find Trae's blog and podcast - 2 Mean Blondes -...

She's irredeemable In A Nice Way (With Athena Kugblenu) 05.03.2026

This week’s tyrant is comedian, writer and voice actor Athena Kugblenu, known as Her irredeemable Greatness of Athenaistan There's only one Athena on this island, and please no Stan's either. If you stand by the door on public transport instead of shuffling down the aisle then you're immediately arrested. Athena's approval rating used to be 73 percent so Her irredeemable Greatness brilliantly remo...

A Dungeon In Eden (With Rush Kazi) 26.02.2026

This week’s tyrant is comedian Rush Kazi. Known to the people of Eden as Sultana Rush. Sultana Rush takes inspiration from Tony Montana and makes sure their kind and devoted followers know all about their scandals immediately. They also frequently sends people to the Dungeon, a fantastic party area, for 10 million years. This episode also features Sultana Rush's consort William, showing up with an...

The Tyrant Tower with the Giant Cannon (With Vittorio Leonardi) 19.02.2026

This week’s tyrant is comedian Vittorio Leonardi. Known to the people of Katarra as the Supreme Sky Marshall. Vittoria makes sure crime stays down by randomly surveilling his citizens from his giant tower (known as the Kings Penis) and firing upon any criminals from the cannon that sits atop it. Have a problem with it and the Supreme Sky Marshall offers free base jumping lessons from the top of th...

Tyrant of Rob Schneider, Bakers, Irish Thieves and Tories (With Alasdair Beckett-King) 12.02.2026

Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King (Mock the Week) is the next tyrant to rule his own country. Known to the people of Barbara CartLand as The First Everyman.. Known to the people of Barbara CartLand as The First Everyman. Alasdair has taken over from Rob Schneider to lead a crusade against Bakers and their disgusting disregard for the universally accepted number for "dozen". He also battles back the o...

Dictating in a Diamond Bikini (With Wisconsin Tiff) 05.02.2026

This week’s tyrant is the adult content creator Wisconsin Tiff, otherwise worshipped as the Goddess Tiffany of Howaiian Island. Goddess Tiffany struts around in either a diamond dress or diamond bikini, depending on the occasion, demanding her subjects bow to her unless they have a medical waiver. Find Wisconsin Tiff at  WisconsinTiffxxx.com  for updates, upcoming projects...

Balancing The Budget, One Kidney At A Time(With Chris O’Neill) 29.01.2026

This week’s tyrant is the co-host of Telling Tinder Tales , kidney harvester and hater of laces Chris O’Neill, known to his terrified subjects as Sir of Red Bloody Island. Sir Chris has solved the national deficit with a bold new strategy: selling his citizens' kidneys to the highest bidder. When he isn't using his population for profit, he’s enforcing a strict No-Lace Policy. On Red Bloody Island...

Anna Clifford - Queen of Snow, The New Santa Claus 18.12.2025

Last Tyrant Episode of 2025 is a Christmas themed episode This time, a guest becomes a replacement for Santa Claus This weeks guest is Dublin Standup Comedian, Actor and Writer Anna Clifford! Check out Anna's linktree here for her upcoming gigs in Ireland, UK and Europe and her social media pages too. Anna is replacing Santa and delivering presents as the Queen of Snow. She can't go down chimneys...

Codi Vore - Director Codi of Untitled Island 11.12.2025

This week's tyrant is filmmaker, accountant, energetic absurdist, theatre kid whose photogenic, horizontal dancing enthusiast Codi Vore who likes to be known as Director Codi of Untitled Island. An island of warm weather, a glorious cathedral for people to gather and bump uglies in the name of black magic and fun. The island is also the set of the blockbuster flop reboot of the Pirates of the Cari...

Mandy Kaplan- The Supermodel of Mandasia 04.12.2025

This week's tyrant is Actress. VO Artist. Producer of Miscast. Writer. Podcaster. Mandy Kaplan, who likes to be known as the Supermodel of Mandasia An island paradise for cheese and cat lovers. If you get on the wrong side of the Supermodel, you may get beheaded, privately, and cloned. Rule one: never listen, mention or acknowledge the existence of that lying, non-sexy man Rod Stewart. Say hello t...

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