by Ruse
Ruse's personal podcast filled with semi-professional ponderance
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3/5/2018
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April 18, 2025
<p>Steven Black is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, Bingo Bash Comedy Show, once a month and win yourself some prizes! 💯In this episode, we discuss why we won't be traveling to North Korea, how Bingo Bash Comedy Show works (& why you should go!), whether or not aliens are among us, the Batman-like nature of vigilante predator catchers, whether or not Breaking Bad lives up to the hype, how colors influence our emotions, and much more! 🔥_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro2:59 - Color theory in movies & Breaking Bad8:14 - Breaking Bad opinions & writing13:04 - Better Call Saul & prestige TV comparisons18:58 - Final themes, Jane moment & hidden clues24:33 - Rise of longform content & YouTube rabbit holes26:59 - Vigilante predator catchers & favorite clips35:00 - Why predators fall for stings36:33 - James Franco, Seth Rogen & Hollywood weirdness42:58 - Diddy allegations & viral slang47:02 - Road rage, commuting & modern transport54:37 - Rare public sightings & “film or it didn’t happen”58:43 - UFO talk & Mexican alien footage1:01:18 - Aliens, vast universe & intelligent life1:03:07 - Non-human life & anthropomorphic thinking1:04:42 - WWE meta, John Cena & Bing Chilling1:07:48 - WWE in North Korea & fear of travel1:09:33 - Otto Warmbier case1:11:35 - Travel fears: Australia, jungles, zombie apocalypse1:14:47 - Jane Goodall, gorillas & monkey meat ethics1:16:40 - Cannibalism in survival & island humor1:20:04 - Classic TV shows & nostalgia1:20:56 - Bingo Bash origin & venue breakdown1:24:22 - Comedy venue culture1:26:11 - Booking logistics & finding opportunities1:29:50 - Name popularity website deep dive1:35:01 - Show costs & paying comics1:37:14 - Monetizing comedy: merch, Patreon, podcasts1:41:01 - The hustle behind show production1:43:09 - Bingo prizes & engaging the audience1:44:17 - Promoting shows & content creation1:46:02 - Creative gimmicks & game-based comedy shows1:48:51 - Crafting bingo cards & joke examples1:51:03 - Keeping an audience's attention1:54:03 - Why gimmicks matter for non-club shows1:55:14 - Scrabble, Hangman, & goofy show ideas1:57:01 - Struggles with spelling & literacy1:58:11 - Final thoughts & where to find Steven Black</p>
April 18, 2025
Cam Honeyager is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois. 💯 In this Mountain Dew-fueled episode, we discuss the golden age of Dane Cook, how the random connections you make along the way lead to life-changing circumstances, who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of comedy, what would happen if dogs had opposable thumbs, how Hollywood exploits their "paid" studio audiences, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 __ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Giant dogs and pet ownership realities 2:06 - The Mystery of YouTube rules 4:42 - Ads, sponsorships, and streaming culture 7:05 - Midwest drinking and energy drinks 13:18 - Midwest life, water issues, and poison food 20:24 - Sugar, insulin, and the need for unity 22:28 - Meta humor, memes, and comedy online 26:00 - Comedy community and growth through mics 30:00 - Travel, connections, and artistic inspiration 36:05 - Flow state, presence, and improv 41:05 - Comedy, magic, and performance energy 46:41 - David Lynch, art, and interpretation 50:09 - Dane Cook, early comedy, and Judd Apatow 54:41 - Parody films and the fall of dramedy 59:05 - Communication struggles and self-awareness 1:02:56 - Ralphie May, comic growth, and George Carlin 1:07:22 - Comedy legends and fake Mt. Rushmore 1:12:26 - Monkeys, thumbs, and animal cruelty 1:17:00 - Free Chicago attractions and food shame 1:23:02 - Family contact and codependency in adulthood 1:30:02 - Gray parenting areas and creative neglect 1:36:03 - Networking in comedy and career pivots 1:44:00 - P8nd3mic impact and rebuilding in Grand Rapids 1:48:03 - Bowling alleys, weird gigs, and niche skills 1:54:00 - Podcasting reps 2:01:00 - Wild sponsor ideas 2:06:17 - Breaking Bad, filming costs, and small-town America 2:10:16 - LA’s studio system and paid audience scams 2:14:02 - Tipping culture and restaurant exploitation 2:16:14 - Money, technology, and microplastic chaos 2:21:27 - Weather monetization, fake forecasts, and buzzwords 2:28:52 - Carnivals, roller coasters, and blue-collar amusement 2:34:02 - Final thoughts, socials, and “Do the Dew”
April 17, 2025
<p>Big Al is a comedian operating in Chicago, Illinois! 💯In this episode, we discuss the decline of the gaming industry, why weirdos are the spice of life, the power of reshaping your trauma through art, how to create meaningful relationships in your industry of choice, and much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖</p><p>____TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Call of Duty, gaming culture shifts, and nostalgia5:50 - Unfinished games, physical media, and gaming creativity10:00 - Creative expression through comedy and music formats15:30 - Evolution of comedy, types of humor, and playing the fool21:00 - Getting into comedy and balancing life with performing28:00 - Set building, crowd work, and performance confidence35:45 - Comedy boundaries, growth, and the Chicago/Milwaukee scene43:00 - Car accident story and near-death driving experiences48:00 - Moving to Chicago for creative and comedy growth54:00 - Producing shows, networking, and building community1:00:00 - Professionalism, fairness in booking, and women in comedy1:07:00 - Listener feedback, song inspiration, and writing process1:10:25 - Comedy rap, freestyling, and musical range1:15:45 - Songwriting, therapy through art, and creative processing1:22:23 - Risks in comedy, trauma as material, and evolving jokes1:27:04 - Comedians' stories, spiritual journeys, and Pete Holmes1:32:53 - Kids, phones, and social media’s generational impact1:39:09 - Hollywood corruption, distractions, and media manipulation1:46:40 - Humanity, creative reflection, and personal evolution1:51:04 - Gaming setups, PC vs. console, and Game Pass perks2:00:02 - GTA 6 fears, Rockstar history, and Bully sequel dreams2:12:02 - Red Dead Redemption 2, open worlds, and story design2:16:50 - Improv thinking, adapting live, and weird creative minds2:23:17 - Oddballs, comedy scenes, and finding your people2:30:04 - Final thoughts: being authentic and embracing weirdness</p>
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