The boys welcome comedian Don Zollo to the podcast. Randy kicks off by asking Don about his start in comedy and his worst bombing ever. The guys talk about the Jussie Smollett controversy, which leads to a conversation about forgiveness. They talk about the progress society has made in the 21st Century and long for the pre-9/11 days. The fellas bring the the show home talking about some classic Don Zollo stories and what his comedy goals are.
Don will be headlining at Nick's Comedy Stop in Boston this weekend March 1st and 2nd, so be sure to check him out!
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The guys welcome musician Gee Dubs back to the podcast. Gee opens up reminiscing about what it was like growing up in Queens with Randy. This leads to a conversation on the early days of hooking up with people you met on the internet. The boys move on to talk about traveling and how it helps you grow as a person and an artist. Chase asks Gee to talk about his musical philosophy. Gee talks about the success of the Comics2Cure show Randy and Chase produced and performed in. The boys bring the show home talking about the annual Patrice O’Neal Benefit Show
Gee Dubs new album, Armory of Thought, is available now iTunes, Spotify and all other music distribution platforms. Be sure to check out his new music videos for the tracks "B.A.D." and "Love" on YouTube
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Randy kicks off the show giving a review of his vacation to Lebanon. Chase and Randy debate if Jesus was a light skinned black guy or a dark skinned black guy. Chase starts a convo based on a video about “thin privilege”. They boys tackle the news - Boy Scouts now allow all girl troops, the ‘Assman’, a sporting goods store goes out of business over a protest, the Matt Kuchar caddie pay dispute, alcohols sales are down because younger people aren’t drinking, and a list of Relationship Rules a woman handed her man on ‘Valentimes’ Day.
Outro: "Prosciutto" by Gee Dubs
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The boys welcome Boston Comedy legend Tony Viveiros (aka, Tony V) to the podcast. The guys kick off talking a little Boston sports. Chase asks Tony about the crazy 1980s. Randy moves on to ask Tony about his start in the business and his experience working the road. The fellas get Tony's perspective on the censorship of comedy and current outrage culture. Randy asks about the other legends in Boston that influenced Tony and the camaraderie they shared. Tony closes out the show with a story about Patrice O'Neal.
Outro: "Prosciutto" by Gee Dubs
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The boys open the podcast discussing the Patriots 6th Super Bowl win. Randy finishes telling Chase a story about how he lost his temper in Texas. This leads to a conversation about protecting yourself in the streets. The boys hit the news - CBS refused to take money from Cannabis ads for the Super Bowl, smoking weed apparently ages your brain, and a school superintendent was fired for helping a sick student.
Outro: "Funk Doctor" by Gee Dubs
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