Dystopia Tonight was born out of the Covid-19 Pandemic to give people a light-hearted break from the absurdity of the world around them by showcasing artists, comedians, musicians, and actors from all across the entertainment field and getting them to open up about what exactly they’ve been doing during this bizarre time in everyone’s lives. John asks about the state of their lives, careers, and well-being, while we all navigate through the current dystopia we’ve come to find ourselves living in.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt joins John to talk about his new solo show at the SOHO Playhouse in NY running from Feb 7-10 titled, “The Movement You Need.” The show comically explores his relationship with his departed mother, a fraught kinship that had one area of life-long concord: the music of The Beatles. In this episode we also talk about his time on Ted Lasso as Coach Beard, powerful connections we make with music, meeting your heroes and embarrassing stories that go with it, comedic confidence and more. Enjoy!
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
legendary comedian and actor Dom Irrera joins me after his final show at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. We discuss his retirement from touring due to his parkinsons diagnosis, his early days touring with Cher, how comedy has evolved today, Bill Burr, Joe Rogan, Eddie Murphy, Carson, Seinfeld, the Pandemic, his parents divorce, his teaching days, Hey Arnold, and more. Enjoy!
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
The much-anticipated second issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel is now available, offering a deeper and more complex exploration of a world where the January 6th insurrection was successful. Harvard Law School Professor Alan Jenkins and New York Times bestselling author Gan Golan, alongside veteran comic book artist Will Rosado, continue their provocative narrative under the auspices of the Western States Center.
We cover the anniversary of 1/6 insurrection, going over the new details presented to us, how they implemented it into the graphic novel, Trump's shocking admission of losing the Election, the disturbing truth behind the Capitol violence, unveiling hidden agendas, Ted Cruz's cowardice, and more. Enjoy!
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Had a fascinating conversation with William Goldstein. an American composer, recording artist, arts philosopher and improvisational pianist. We talk about his trajectory as a musician, the slow reveal behind his gift for improvisational composition, touring, movie scores, producing, speaking the language of music, fall back plans, great teachers, and more. Enjoy!
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
The legendary comedian, actor is now an author! We discuss his incredible new book, Out Of My Mind, his writing process, creating characters, his inspirations, comedy, the art of writing scientifically, and of course we go on some lovely tangents brought that can only happen when you're talking to Charles Fleischer. Enjoy!
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Author of "My Peacock Tale: Secrets Of An NBC Page," Shelley Herman is an Emmy-nominated writer whose career began as an NBC Page in Burbank, CA.
We discuss her writing process, her time as an NBC Page, the friends she made a long away, some scandals, sex, how the business has changed, her trajectory into television writing, and who we've both admired and come to know and love in show business. enjoy!
Her Book: https://www.amazon.com/My-Peacock-Tale-Secrets-Page/dp/B0C2S7VKPZ/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=QAUmJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=142-5922623-8442305&pd_rd_wg=sK6n7&pd_rd_r=e8fad43a-91c4-4e91-96cf-673e0e588410&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Just some oversharing with the beloved Author, Activist, And Actor Ed Begley Jr. who returned to Dystopia Tonight to talk about his phenomenal new book “To The Temple Of Tranquility and Step On It!”
We discussed the book, the influence of Alan Watts, His Parkinson’s diagnosis, his time as a standup, his parents, his close friendship with Harry Dean Stanton and life in general. Enjoy!
Ed's Book: https://begleyliving.com/to-the-temple-of-tranquility-and-step-on-it/
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Ed Byrne, the Dublin-born comedy maverick, who has spent decades unleashing his razor-sharp humor, fearless self-deprecation, and an electrifying energy is back in New York at the So Ho Playhouse from November 4th-6th and the 8th-12th.
His comedy specials, unconventional insights, and TV appearances have cemented his status as a comedic renegade. Every performance comes with his signature badge of audacity, shatteing norms, proving that laughter is the ultimate rebellion, keeping the comedic riffs raw and unapologetic. In a world of conformity, Ed Byrne remains comedy's rebel rockstar, reminding us that humor can be the ultimate act of defiance.
We had a blast covering his early years as a comic, meeting some of his idols, free speech in America vs free speech in the UK, pushing back against certain tropes, embracing spite and more. Enjoy!
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
The Spooky Season Has Officially Begun as LVCRFT Unveils V & Dominates the your Halloween Playlists with DeepKutz and Norman Cates joining me on @dystopiatonight!
From Shaqtoberfest’s Block Party Stage to their haunting track in Chucky’s TV trailers, brace for a spine-chilling Fall filled with live spectacles and gripping tales!
The brainchild of spooky pop aficionados, LVCRFT, renowned for delivering hook-filled ghoulish hits that resonate year-round, has announced the release of their eagerly anticipated fifth album V, featuring Monte Revolta, and The Remains. Out today on all digital platforms, V is not just a musical journey but also an exploration into the haunting universe of LVCRFT, delving deep into the chilling tale of Skeleton Sam’s desperate quest to rescue his lost love, Seraphina.
At the helm of LVCRFT are the dynamic trio: GRAMMY-awarded songwriters Evan “Kidd” Bogart and Amanda “MNDR” Warner, and GRAMMY-awarded producer Peter Wade. With iconic tracks under their belts for industry legends like Beyonce, Mark Ronson, Katy Perry, and Madonna, LVCRFT delivers music that elevates the eerie spirit throughout the year. Championing the mantra “Spooky Never Sleeps,” LVCRFT has amassed billions of streams with their everyday work, yet come together to craft iconic tracks for the Halloween lover in all of us.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Richie Furay, founder of Buffalo Springfield, a band that shaped an era, stands as a pillar in rock history. His legacy as a singer, songwriter, and all-around music legend, from the iconic “For What It’s Worth” to his solo work, continues to inspire new generations to this day. Enjoy this one guys it's filled with some incredible stories from Richie and everything he's been working on currently with his new documentary.