Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo

Day 128 - Colin Hay - Ponies, Pianos, and Bear Jokes

I’ve been a Colin Hay fan since I was a kid, so getting to talk to him on Dystopia Tonight and finding out he’s just as funny, kind and humble was just an added bonus to loving his work. We talk performing with Ringo in his all star band tour, growing up around music, his love and regret over playing the piano, his wild touring days, ponies, fast food, shoe obsessions, favorite jokes, his friendship with Zach Braff and Bill Lawrence and his appearances on Scrubs, going viral on TikTok, and more! Enjoy!

Day 126 - Haley McGee

Had a blast having Haley McGee on to talk about her new book “The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale,” relationships, acting, comedy, dating, marriage, and more! Enjoy!

HALEY McGEE is an actor and writer who was born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo. She received her BFA in Acting from X University, and in 2016 relocated to London, UK, where she lives today. “Hilarious and hypnotically honest” (Exeunt), Haley’s award-winning solo shows have played in thirty-six venues in eleven countries and been translated into four languages. She thrives on variety—she writes, acts, performs improv, does voiceovers, teaches online courses and hosts The Cost of Love podcast.

Purchase Haley’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Ex-Boyfriend-Yard-Sale-Haley-McGee/dp/1927922658

Day 125 - Subhah Agarwal - Southern I Love Yous, Hot Dog Auditions, and Knockout Manifestos

Subhah Agarwal is one of the funniest comics working right now and it was a blast to have her on #DystopiaTonight! We pretty much run the gamut on everything from medical advice flung around by Joe Rogan, to her time on the Jim Jeffries show, discovering she says her name incorrectly, her early beginnings in comedy, wanting to be a soccer star, saying ‘I Love You’ from a southern perspective, Nathan’s Hot Dog Commericals and even guiding John through an obvious but inevitable break down on his own show. Enjoy!

 

Day 124 - Richard Zoglin

Richard Zoglin is a journalist and author of 3 best selling books, HOPE: Entertain of the Century, Elvis in Vegas, and my personal favorite Comedy At The Edge: How Stand-up in the 1970s Changed America.

We go in depth about the comedy boom in the 70s, his time as a journalist on that scene, the interviews he conducted in the the book, his favorite stand-ups, how it’s changed today, Bob Hope, Elvis, Sinatra, and the current state of affairs surrounding cancel culture, the comedy community and what’s next for Richard Zoglin. Enjoy!

Day 123 - Stealing Cadbury Eggs with Jessica Misra

Jessica Misra is not only a great comic and friend, but she’s one of those people who makes you feel funnier just by being in their presence. We had a blast having her on the show and the conversation was so effortless we covered all the bases, from dating as a comic, to frozen dog shit, to Dog Bane, how she got her start in comedy, living in Chicago, zoom shows, and a bunch of ADD driven tangents! Enjoy!

Day 122 - Jake Clemons | Hot Cross Buns and The Fountain of Youth That is Rock And Roll

Jake Clemons joins us and goes deep into his life from growing up in a musical family, learning along the way not to have fear. From a Clarence Clemons Tribute and what it is like to fill his position with Bruce Springsteen and The E-street Band. Some incredible stories from backstage to on tour with Bruce and the E Street Band to singing and going solo. Life as a father on Tour and off. His new album and touring.

An amazing performance from 2012:

Bruce Springsteen & The E-street Band - Jungleland The first live version performed since Clarence Clemons passing. Very beautiful and emotional version.

Please give credit to the orginal uploader/editor: dvddubbingguy (https://www.youtube.com/user/dvddubbi...)

additional footage by Henrik Berström (https://www.youtube.com/user/ljusboll)

Day 121 - Brian Fallon

Brian Fallon is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main lyricist of the rock band The Gaslight Anthem! Currently he’s got a brand new solo album titled “Night Divine” inspired by the hymns his mother used to sing when he was growing up.

We cover a lot of ground, talking about our fear of flying, Brian’s sudden obsession with historical plane crashes, our own experiences traveling in the air while touring, career highs and lows, New Jersey, family, being creative during a pandemic, his early days with The Gaslight Anthem and his introduction into music with plenty of ADD tangents tossed in for fun. Enjoy!

Day 120 - S - X Can Feel It Coming In The Air on Dystopia Tonight

Getting to talk to S - X on the advent of his new album and at a time where he feels like he’s experiencing a rebirth of creativity and a burst of positivity and confidence for what’s ahead made this episode really special. Had the pleasure of listening to his new stuff and it’s incredible. He talks about his process and journey though music, his love for Phil Collins, going solo vs collaborating, being nominated for a Grammy, and navigating the pandemic as an artist. Enjoy!

Day 119 - Jesse Colin Young

Lead singer of the Youngbloods, Jesse Colin Young’s journey into music is fascinating and his new single and music video, “Trouble” which features his daughter, Jazzie Young celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Harold and Maude. Their rendition of Yusuf Islam’s (Cat Stevens) soundtrack hit, “Trouble” is just one of the stories we touch on in his extensive career. Enjoy!

Day 118 -Mike Appel

Mike Appel is an American music industry manager and record producer, best known for his role in both capacities in the early career of Bruce Springsteen.

We talk about his start in music in his own band as well as a song writer for the Partridge Family, the first time he met Bruce Springsteen, not taking a meeting with John Lennon, how he learned to be a good manager, and endless stories working and producing with Springsteen and what’s coming next for Mike! Enjoy!