Right Now with John Goblikon

John's band Nekrogoblikon and legendary photographer Jeremy Saffer stop by to talk about the surge of Ska Metal, why bands always look angry in photos, and of course Benson Boone in a vat of lava. Check out Nekrogoblikon's Latest Video "Secret Elephant": https://youtu.be/Uwt7w3tbBx0 Follow Jeremy Saffer: https://www.instagram.com/jeremysaffer/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles, CA - March 19 - 10pm @ The Elysian https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goblin0319 Los Angeles, CA - March 20 - 10pm @ The Elysian https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goblin0320 Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ Lexington, KY - March 26 - 29 @ Lexington Comic & Toy Convention https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=19833 MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The wait is over, Harland Williams finally stops by to chat to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about Eat Pray Love, Brussels sprouts, and of course why cuddling with hibernating bears is better than geography. Follow Harland: https://www.youtube.com/@HarlandHighwayPodcast https://www.instagram.com/harlandwilliams/ https://www.HarlandWilliams.com/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles CA - March 8 - 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-2026-march Los Angeles, CA - March 19 - 10pm @ The Elysian https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goblin0319 Los Angeles, CA - March 20 - 10pm @ The Elysian https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goblin0320 Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Dardano (Stamptown) & John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) talk about how to stay viral, Yelling HELP! in front of the Jonas Brothers, The Sobe Gecko's new gig, and of course TikTok the Musical! Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeydardano/ https://www.tiktok.com/@joeydardano https://www.JoeyDardano.com/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles CA - March 8 - 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-2026-march Los Angeles, CA - March 19 - 10pm @ The Elysian https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goblin0319 Los Angeles, CA - March 19 - 10pm @ The Elysian https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/goblin0320 Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gob cave is blessed by rock royalty as Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) stops by to talk to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about auditioning for Ozzy, Black Label Society's latest toe tapper, and of course the importance of going light on the Colman's mustard. This episode is sponsored by Shopify https://Shopify.com/RIGHTNOW Follow Zakk: Pre-Order "Engines Of Demolition" https://blacklabelsociety.ffm.to/enginesofdemolition https://www.instagram.com/zakkwyldebls/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles CA - March 8 - 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-2026-march Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fiona Cauley (Kill Tony, Ramp It Up) talks to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about her first appearance on Kill Tony, why LA just isn't up to code, and of course why Dodger dogs cost more than a Nashville apartment. Follow Fiona: https://www.instagram.com/fionacauley/ https://www.youtube.com/@fionacauley https://FionaCauley.com/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikonLos Angeles CA - March 8 - 7pm @ The Comedy StoreTickets Available Soon! Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Fredericks (The Bald Brothers, Successful Failure) talks to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about the forgotten McDonald’s burger, how to fail successfully, and of course what their mutual friend Tom from MySpace is up to now. EXPRESSVPN Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://www.ExpressVPN.Com/RIGHTNOW KALSHI Click the link http://Kalshi.Com/r/RIGHTNOW or download the Kalshi App and use code RIGHTNOW to sign up and trade today! Follow Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/KevOnStage/ https://www.youtube.com/@KevOnStageStudios https://www.tiktok.com/@KevOnStageTikTok JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh hey there! How ya doin? Charlie Berens (Manitowoc Minute, Neighborly) swings by for a pop and a nice little chat with John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about Midwest life, why basements are better than decks, and of course how you should never give your pet mosquitos gasoline. Follow Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/CharlieBerens/ https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieBerens https://CharlieBerens.com/ Watch Charlie's special: https://youtu.be/Zqv-yKgUbCA JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Squirm (SNL, Stavvy's World) talks to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about how to nail the SNL audition, getting stuffed in a locker, and of course why warm toilet seats are the worst. Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsquirm This episode is sponsored by Shopify https://Shopify.com/RIGHTNOW JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) takes a wrong turn and talks to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about nervous poos, trapped farts, and of course the awkward dance you have to do before the Jennifer Hudson show. Follow Jameela: https://www.instagram.com/jameelajamil/ https://www.youtube.com/@jameelajamil JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Glassman (Take Your Shoes Off) leaves his shoes on while talking to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about Rick's love for goblins, plus Steve from Blues Clues, and of course what else...what else.. Follow Rick: https://www.instagram.com/rickglassman https://www.youtube.com/@rickglassman https://www.RickGlassman.com JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! Come celebrate John and his amazing friends including Steph Tolev, a vampire that looks a lot like Jetski Johnson, Stamptown's Zach Zucker, Gareth Reynolds....and Dave and Johannes are also there. Follow Steph: https://www.instagram.com/stephtolev/ https://www.youtube.com/@Steph_Tolev Follow Jetski: https://www.instagram.com/jetskijohnson/ https://JetskiJohnson.com/ Follow Zach: https://www.youtube.com/@Stamptown https://www.instagram.com/zach_zucker/ Follow Gareth: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsgareth/ https://www.youtube.com/@GarethReynoldstv https://www.garethreynolds.com/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles - December 31st 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-nye Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our HOLIDAY SPECIAL where Syd & Olivia (Syd & Olivia Talk Sh*t) talks with John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about how Paul Dano should play The Grinch, why throwing fish at a wall is funny, and of course, why some goblins should just stay 50 ft. away at all times. SQUARESPACE Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIGHTNOW to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIGHTNOW. Follow Syd & Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/sydandolivia/ https://www.instagram.com/sydheller/ https://www.instagram.com/ocdelaurentis/ https://www.youtube.com/@SydAndOlivia JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles - December 31st 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-nye Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Pepitone, the King of Alt Comedy, gives John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) a good Pepi-talk as they discuss the McRib, Self-Hatred, AI Plants, and of course why "bowl movement" is the better term for fancy wine parties. THE PERFECT JEAN F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code RIGHTNOW15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/RIGHTNOW15 #theperfectjeanpod Follow Eddie: Watch Eddies Special The Collapse out now on YouTube! https://www.instagram.com/eddiepep/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles - December 31st 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-nye Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Timmy No Brakes (Kill Tony) goes off the rails while chatting to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about the Swedish? Alps, why education matters, and of course about their joint action venture "Good Cop, Gob Cop." SQUARESPACE Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIGHTNOW to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIGHTNOW. Follow Timmy No Brakes: https://www.instagram.com/timmynobrakes/ https://www.youtube.com/@TIMMYNOBRAKES https://punchup.live/timmynobrake JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles - December 31st 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-nye Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our final ep of our New York trip, Rosebud Baker (The Mother Lode, Hell of a Summer) talks to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about the big questions: "Why can't we eat breakfast ice cream?" "How can we ever forget Pizza Rat?" and of course, "How are the Rotten Tomatoes really feeling?" RULA Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.Rula.com/RIGHTNOW/ #rulapod EXPRESSVPN Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://www.ExpressVPN.Com/RIGHTNOW. Follow Rosebud: https://www.instagram.com/rosebudbaker/ https://RosebudBaker.com/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Los Angeles - December 31st 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-nye Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 2nd Episode of our New York trip, Jim Norton (Jim Norton Can't Save You, Sword Fight) celebrates Thanksgiving with John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) as they discuss which NYC subway has the juiciest rats, how the body reacts after getting kicked by a UFC fighter, and of course why green bean casserole sucks! SQUARESPACE Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIGHTNOW to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIGHTNOW. Follow Jim: https://www.instagram.com/jimnorton/ https://www.youtube.com/@JimNortonComedy www.JimNorton.com JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Brea, CA - November 26th 8pm @ Brea Improv https://www.ticketweb.com/event/john-goblikons-thanksgiving-special-brea-improv-tickets/14638813?pl=breaimprov Los Angeles, CA - December 31st 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-nye Austin, TX - April 15 - 18 @ Moontower Comedy Festival https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/ MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 1st Episode of our New York trip, Jon Rudnitsky (SNL, Curb Your Enthusiasm) pops by to talk to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about what happens after you get a mani-pedi, how a real pro handles the mic, and of course the importance of doing wind noises during improv. THE PERFECT JEAN F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code RIGHTNOW15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/RIGHTNOW15 #theperfectjeanpod Follow Jon: https://www.instagram.com/jonrudnitsky/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Brea - November 26th 8pm @ Brea Improv https://www.ticketweb.com/event/john-goblikons-thanksgiving-special-brea-improv-tickets/14638813?pl=breaimprov Los Angeles - December 31st 7pm @ The Comedy Store https://www.showclix.com/event/goblikon-nye MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dillon Francis (DJ, Producer) & Awsten Knight (Waterparks) are back to talk to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about the misconceptions of DJ's, Jelly Donuts, and of course how all lead singers are a-holes. SQUARESPACE Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIGHTNOW to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIGHTNOW. Follow Dillon Francis: https://www.instagram.com/dillonfrancis/ Follow Waterparks: https://www.instagram.com/Waterparks/ Follow Awsten: https://www.instagram.com/awstenknight/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Brea - November 26th 8pm @ Brea Improv https://www.ticketweb.com/event/john-goblikons-thanksgiving-special-brea-improv-tickets/14638813?pl=breaimprov MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wendi Mclendon-Covey (Reno 911!, St. Denis Medical) talks to John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about cop ride-alongs, TikTok Nurses and, of course how Quibi most definitley evolved into Q-Anon (they did not) Follow Wendi: https://www.instagram.com/wendimclendoncovey Watch ST. DENIS MEDICAL New episodes Mondays 8pm/7pm central on NBC and on Peacock RIGHT NOW! JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Chicago - November 5th 9:15pm @ Zanies Downtown - BOGO with code GOBLIN https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94035128/john-goblikon-special-event-chicago-zanies-chicago Chicago - November 6th 7pm @ Zanies Downtown - SOLD OUT https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/90966128/john-goblikon-special-event-chicago-zanies-chicago New York - November 7th 7:30pm @ The Bell House - $10/ticket with discount code: Goblin https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30006303BEE03C5C Brea - November 26th 8pm @ Brea Improv https://www.ticketweb.com/event/john-goblikons-thanksgiving-special-brea-improv-tickets/14638813?pl=breaimprov MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The Master of Horror, Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever), talks with John Goblikon (Dave Rispoli) about how to create the perfect jump scare, the scariest horror tropes, and of course, how much mozzarella is too much on a pizza. SQUARESPACE Head to https://www.squarespace.com/RIGHTNOW to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code RIGHTNOW. THE PERFECT JEAN F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code RIGHTNOW15 at https://theperfectjean.nyc/RIGHTNOW15 #theperfectjeanpod Watch DREAM EATER in Theaters RIGHT NOW! https://www.instagram.com/dreameatermovie https://www.instagram.com/horrorsectionstudios/ JOHN'S LIVE SHOWS: https://PunchUp.Live/JohnGoblikon Chicago - November 5th 9:15pm @ Zanies Downtown - SHOW ADDED https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94035128/john-goblikon-special-event-chicago-zanies-chicago Chicago - November 6th 7pm @ Zanies Downtown - SOLD OUT https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/90966128/john-goblikon-special-event-chicago-zanies-chicago New York - November 7th 7:30pm @ The Bell House https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/30006303BEE03C5C Brea - November 26th 8pm @ Brea Improv https://www.ticketweb.com/event/john-goblikons-thanksgiving-special-brea-improv-tickets/14638813?pl=breaimprov MERCH https://JOHNGOBLIKON.com/ Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@UCIlCG-eRqxjgtbbp9AzeNeg Subscribe Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1mzsl6xP2yYziM9zfqICBL?si=a4672da764264a7c Follow John Goblikon https://www.instagram.com/therealjohngoblikon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjohngoblikon Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/johngoblikon Starring Dave Rispoli as John Goblikon https://www.instagram.com/itsdaverispoli/ Created by Brandon Dermer, Dave Rispoli & Alex Alereza Follow Brandon Dermer https://www.instagram.com/brandondermer/ Follow Alex Alereza https://www.instagram.com/alexalereza/ Produced and Edited by Johannes Aspegren https://www.instagram.com/johannesasp Follow Nekrogoblikon https://www.instagram.com/nekrogoblikonofficial/ http://www.facebook.com/nekrogoblikon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices