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
Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
29 min
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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Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
14 min
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!
Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025
18 min
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.
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
1hr 14 min
Ernie Hudson returns to talk about longevity, staying healthy both mentally and physically, marriage advice, new projects and of course Ghost Busters. Enjoy!
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
1hr 23 min
🎙️ New episode of Dystopia Tonight is up with the hilarious Ian Edwards! We get into comedy, culture, truth, and why the world always feels a little upside down — but still worth laughing at.
Hit the link in bio to watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Sep 15, 2025
Sep 15, 2025
1hr 9 min
Mike and I kick back, catch up, and discuss every part of this swirling eddy of despair that we have all found ourselves caught in while we watch our democracy collapse. But you, know...with humor! Enjoy!
Aug 3, 2025
Aug 3, 2025
2hr 20 min
Christian Cordes is an award winning, and extremely versatile filmmaker, director, writer, and podcaster known for his creative storytelling and compelling projects.
Nothing can truly describe this episode. It’s all over the place. It’s Jersey centric. Pop culture heavy, creatively inspired and ADHD driven. Enjoy.
Jul 12, 2025
Jul 12, 2025
1hr 12 min
🎙️ Had the absolute pleasure of talking with the insanely talented Adrian Hough — the original voice of Nightcrawler in X-Men: The Animated Series, now back in X-Men ’97!
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You’ve also seen/heard him in Assassin’s Creed (as Haytham Kenway), Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, X-Men: The Last Stand, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Far Cry Primal.
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From animation to video games to live-action, Adrian’s career is full of iconic roles and unexpected turns — and he’s just as thoughtful and grounded off-screen as he is compelling on it.
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
50 min
Jimmy Tingle returns as we discuss the crumbling of society, his upcoming tour and new show, the Boston comedy scene, and more. Enjoy!
Feb 20, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
1hr 22 min
Robin Wilson has been a defining voice in alternative rock for over three decades as the lead singer of Gin Blossoms. With hits like Hey Jealousy, Found Out About You, and Follow You Down, his music became the soundtrack to a generation that continues to resonate today. But beyond his success with the band, Wilson’s journey is filled with incredible stories that span music, pop culture, and personal milestones.
In our conversation, he shared memories of meeting his ex-wife on MTV’s The Jon Stewart Show and having Jon himself get ordained to officiate their wedding. He also reflected on his experiences at Saturday Night Live, getting to play that stage with a number one single on the radio, meeting and hanging with Phil Hartman, and his life as a father—including watching his son carve out his own path in music. We also covered his Arizona roots, his collaboration with Marshall Crenshaw on the soundtrack to Empire Records his work with The Smithereens, and the thrill of getting to front for KISS. On top of that, he’s an avid gamer, something I wasn’t expecting, but we do a deep dive into classic and modern games.
Whether he’s touring, recording, or exploring new creative outlets, Wilson remains as passionate about music as ever. For him, that’s what all of this is about. This conversation offered a look at not just an artist, but a storyteller with a career full of unforgettable moments. Enjoy!