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.
Episodes
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
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.
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Some conversations just feel easy and electric. That was my chat with @miacomedy at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
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.
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
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
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
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.
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Author/Biographer and podcaster Paul Myers joins me to talk about his new book John Candy: A Life In Comedy!
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
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
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Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
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!
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
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.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Ernie Hudson returns to talk about longevity, staying healthy both mentally and physically, marriage advice, new projects and of course Ghost Busters. Enjoy!