Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo

Hosted by nationally touring comedian John Poveromo, Dystopia Tonight dares to ask the question: Is this too much? Are we hurtling through a dystopian nightmare, trapped in an endless, self-perpetuating whirlpool of clickbaity headlines, viral memes, and doomscroll-fueled chaos? A carnival of absurdity where every click feels like another nail in society’s coffin? Or is this the moment before we wake up, pull the plug, and rewrite the story — hoping someone remembered to hit record? Either way, welcome to Dystopia Tonight.

Day 307 - Lenny Apa

Author of “Introducing The Scarlett Scrapper” joins me to discuss the inspiration for writing his first novel, one of his writing heroes giving him some hard advice, being a nerd, 40’s radio shows, his next novel. Enjoy!

12-17
01:04:04

Day 304 - Monroe Martin - Live at the Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

A thoughtful, hilarious breakdown of life onstage and off with @monroemartiniii from our hang at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. 

12-04
32:15

Day 303 - Jeff Erikson - 10,000 Maniacs to the National Comedy Center

It’s not every day you talk to someone who’s lived a full music career as the lead guitarist for @10000maniacs and now helps guide the future of comedy as the manager and talent programmer for @ntlcomedycenter. Loved this convo with Jeff Erikson after we met at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

11-30
01:06:02

Day 302 - Mia Jackson Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Fest!

Some conversations just feel easy and electric. That was my chat with @miacomedy at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.

11-29
32:55

Day 301 - Gary Hahn - VP and Chief Marketing Officer of the Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

Had a great conversation with Gary Hahn, VP & Chief Marketing Officer of the National Comedy Center, while I was at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Always amazing talking with the people who help keep the history and future of comedy alive.

11-26
22:55

Day 300 - Ron James Returns!

Ron James is back on the podcast to plug his new special “The View From Here” which premiered Nov 28th at 7:30pm and can be live streamed here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ron-james-stand-up-special-livestream-the-view-from-here-tickets-1757744072839?aff=oddtdtcreator

11-26
01:42:35

Day 289 - Eagle Witt Live at the Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

Caught up with the always sharp and laid-back @eaglewittofficial at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. One of the most effortlessly funny people to talk to.

11-19
17:04

Day 288 - Paul Myers - John Candy A Life In Comedy

Author/Biographer and podcaster Paul Myers joins me to talk about his new book John Candy: A Life In Comedy!

11-18
01:27:57

Day 287 - Caitlin Gill Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

It was an absolute blast meeting @caitlinistall at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. We immediately nerded out about individual styles of comedy, our audiences, and the weird alchemy of what makes comedy work. Full interview drops tomorrow on YouTube, Spotify and dystopiatonight.com #nationalcomedycenter #caitlingill #nationalcomedymuseum #dystopiatonightwithjohnpoveromo #lucilleball #ilovelucy #comedyfest #lucilleballcomedyfestival #johnpoveromo #comedy #comedian #podcast

11-14
29:22

Day 286 - Adam Mamawala Live from the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Caught up with my buddy @adammamawala at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival to talk comedy, the festival, and relationships and his unique trajectory in the industry!

11-12
14:38

Day 285 - Jay Jurden Live From The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

Jay Jurden is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his sharp wit, clever storytelling, and energetic stage presence. Originally from Mississippi, Jay’s comedy blends pop culture, identity, and personal experience with a hilarious, relatable edge. He’s been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker and Vulture.

11-11
18:29

Day 284 - Ernie Hudson Returns!

Ernie Hudson returns to talk about longevity, staying healthy both mentally and physically, marriage advice, new projects and of course Ghost Busters. Enjoy!

10-30
01:14:12

Day 283 Ian Edwards - Skipping The Line

🎙️ New episode of Dystopia Tonight is up with the hilarious Ian Edwards! We get into comedy, culture, truth, and why the world always feels a little upside down — but still worth laughing at. Hit the link in bio to watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. #DystopiaTonight #IanEdwards #ComedyPodcast #StandupComedy

10-30
01:23:51

Day 282 - Mike Farrell Returns!

Mike and I kick back, catch up, and discuss every part of this swirling eddy of despair that we have all found ourselves caught in while we watch our democracy collapse. But you, know...with humor! Enjoy! 

09-15
01:09:34

Day 281 - Christian Cordes Returns - Two Halves Of A Whole Idiot

Christian Cordes is an award winning, and extremely versatile filmmaker, director, writer, and podcaster known for his creative storytelling and compelling projects.   Nothing can truly describe this episode. It’s all over the place. It’s Jersey centric. Pop culture heavy, creatively inspired and ADHD driven. Enjoy.

08-03
02:20:21

Day 280 - Adrian Hough

🎙️ Had the absolute pleasure of talking with the insanely talented Adrian Hough — the original voice of Nightcrawler in X-Men: The Animated Series, now back in X-Men ’97! ⠀ You’ve also seen/heard him in Assassin’s Creed (as Haytham Kenway), Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, X-Men: The Last Stand, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Far Cry Primal. ⠀ From animation to video games to live-action, Adrian’s career is full of iconic roles and unexpected turns — and he’s just as thoughtful and grounded off-screen as he is compelling on it.

07-12
01:12:25

Day 279 - Jimmy Tingle Returns!

Jimmy Tingle returns as we discuss the crumbling of society, his upcoming tour and new show, the Boston comedy scene, and more. Enjoy!

02-21
50:46

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