Apocalypse...Now?

Micheal has been known in the NYC improv and sketch world for years--but the pandemic has pushed him to provide a place for his fellow performers to grow: Squirrel Comedy Theater! The post Micheal Hartney and Squirrel Comedy (Theater) first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

This week, I talk with one of the many NYC mayoral candidates looking to change the city for the better. The post Stacey Prussman Runs For Mayor of NYC first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

his week, I talk with Kyle Lewis, a comedian, entertainer, and streamer that's been on the scene for years. The post Kyle Lewis’ Zoom Corner first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

This week, I talk with the host of What's Betwixt Us and The Bitch Seat, Lyssa Mandel. She's a native New Yorker questioning her loyalty to the Big Apple. The post Lyssa Mandel Embraces The Woo first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

I talk to Laura Canty Samuel, the host of The Goss on The LITverse. Laura is an award-winning comedian whose work can be found on Nickelodeon and Sesame Studios. The post Laura Canty Samuel is Ready for What’s Next first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

This week, I had a great time talking to Jason Farr, host of This Is It Podcast. We had a great conversation about social media's effects, doing a comedy podcast during a pandemic, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. The post Jason Farr Away from Twitter first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

I talk to Blair about life in lockdown and we gab like Blanche and Dorothy eating cheesecake at a kitchen table at 2 am. The post Blair Peyton Goes First first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

Jettie Copeland has taken her pandemic woes and turned them into a QUARANDREAM! At least, that's the name of her new web series, QuaranDream TV. I got to sit down with Jettie to talk about the process of creating a web series during a pandemic and her hopes for a post-pandemic future. The post Jettie Copeland’s QuaranDream first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

I talk with Daron Jenkins of Dig This Podcast. He's been working in the podcasting medium for a few years now, but the pandemic kicked him into high gear. The post Daron Jenkins’ Podcasting Revelation first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

I talk with one of the funniest women I know, Caroline Cotter. I got to talk to Caroline about a lot of things. Y2K, making bread, and bunnies all around. You're going to dig this conversation and fall in love with Caroline. The post Caroline Cotter is The Cool Bunny Aunt first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

This week, I talk to Chris Gersbeck of Dumb Industries, a podcast production company that creates awesome shows like The Mads. I met Chris while I was living in Astoria, and it's always good to catch up. We talk about the future of live comedy and how he feels about the current apocalypse. The post Chris Gersbeck’s Live Comedy Prediction first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

This week, I showcase another member of The Apocalypse Podcast Network, Mijon Zulu of the Whispering Huntys Podcast. The post Mijon Zulu is Building a Community first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

AJ DUNK is a positive soul whose attitude is contagious, and his podcast, I Can't Make This Up, explores real people telling amazing true stories from their life. The post AJ DUNK Can’t Make This Up first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

The end of 2020 is finally here, and if you think all of your problems will be solved once the clock strikes midnight: You've been binging too much Disney +. Just because the ball drops in 2021 doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet. This Apocalypse is a slow burn. The post Bye-bye, 2020! first appeared on Jo Anna Van Thuyne.

This week, I sit down with the host of the podcast Robots vs. Dinosaurs, Louie G! We talk about the dangers of technology, and Louie welcomes our robot overlords.

Dylan is a comedian, musician, and a treasure, and I really love this conversation. His show with Kelly Backman, "Rape Victims are Horny Too", was featured in the New York Times, and he's the co-composer of the musical, Goodmorning New York, which played at NYMF and also Off-Broadway at the Players theatre earlier in 2020. You're going to enjoy this one!

Eric is a Transformational Alignment Coach that works with men to help them reach their full potential.

On this episode, I sit down with Jackie to discuss how the election has left us feeling and the work that still needs to be done. We also comb through Biden's plan to tackle the pandemic and thank Philadelphia for saving America once again.

We’re back with a special spooky episode of the podcast. It’s Halloween, and you already know that it’s my favorite holiday. I’m determined to celebrate it despite the coronavirus, and I wanted to sit down with someone significant to me, Steve Saturn. The last time Steve was on the podcast, we talked about The Zombie […]

This week, I talk with another Apocalypse Podcast Network podcaster, Cory Anotado. We discuss his new podcast, Teach Me Something Good. I love this show because it's a combination of education, comedy, and weird. I think you'll love his show as much as I do.

This week, I talk with fellow Apocalypse Podcast Network podcaster, Gamal ElSawah about their new sci-fi comedy web series, Wormholes. This hot new piece of content drops on the internet on October 14th, and I am thrilled to give you the tea on this quarantine produced show.

This week, I had a great conversation with Jake Cornell. Recently, Jake made some sketch videos featuring a character that just LOVES going out to eat during a pandemic. The piece is brilliant, and it keeps racking up views each week. I was happy to talk to him about the video, but he also talked about his passion for the restaurant industry, and his fight for workers' rights. It was such an insightful conversation, and it helps you think about how you can support the restaurants you care about in your neighborhood.

This week, I talk to the incredibly funny Maria DeCotis about her phenomenal Andrew Cuomo lip sync videos. I've always known Maria as a funny stand up act, but these videos have catapulted her to the top of Twitter! Millions of people have laughed with her, and for that we are grateful. They say laughter is the best medicine, and Maria has been dolling out doses to combat this pandemic. For that, we thank her...now check out the interview!

In this episode, I talk with Vijay Parthasarathy of Stardust Insights. Vijay specializes in helping brands incorporate social action and ethical causes in their marketing strategy. I met him through Lunchclub, and I had to have him on the show. I hope you enjoy this pretentious conversation.

While you’re preoccupied with (or completely ignoring) coronavirus, I’m still worried about the other disasters we need to address once this pandemic is yesterday’s news. People seem to think that I’ll run out of material once a vaccine is in our veins–nay I say! I’m in the podcasting game for the long haul, and the […]

I miss going to the movies. I’m trying to remember the last movie I saw in theaters. (Uncut Gems?) It feels like a lifetime ago. I would love to go back, but I don’t feel safe sitting in a room with strangers for two hours. I’ll wear a mask–but how am I supposed to eat […]

This week, I talk with yet another fantastic member of the Apocalypse Podcast Network, Lynsey Bonell. Lynsey is from the UK living in NYC and living her best quarantine life by trying to bring joy into this chaotic situation. Lynsey is one of the members of TRASH comedy and one of the hosts of their […]

This week, I talk with another member of the Apocalypse Podcast Network, Dani Ahrens. They're working on a new podcast called Jokes Inside, where they talk with NYC based comedians about the lockdown and their future plans (or lack thereof.)

The nightmare continues as coronavirus cases surge, and Donald Trump jokes around about pushing the election back. Tensions are high in The United States, but Christian Carrion is managing to have a positive experience during this confusing spiral. Christian Carrion is the host of the podcast, Stranger Than Christian, which is part of the newly […]

Jessica and I talk about the remainder of 2020 and the astrology of The United States. Jessica has some very eye-opening statements when it comes to "the apocalypse," and I know you're going to love what she has to say.

I reached out to Travis View of the QAnon Anonymous Podcast looking for some answers. Travis was happy to take the time to talk to me about the history of QAnon, some of the conspiracy theories holding it together, and the dangers it presents to our democracy.

bigwillygetsilly (AKA Will Martinez) is back and ready to take back everything he said about gentrification, causing the Apocalypse. It turns out; a pandemic is going to do the job. I brought Will back onto the show because it’s been six months since his episode helped launch the 2020 reboot–and I wanted to see how […]

A few weeks ago, I talked to my friend Kali Tripodis, a fellow Little Monster, about Gaga's new album and how it's ushering us into a new age. Originally, I wanted this episode to kick off pride month--but more important things came up. We focused on the fight for equality instead of giving in to the corporate rainbow, and I'm so proud! I think this episode is the perfect send-off to Pride 2020 and directly into Post-Apocalyptic Chromatica.

While the rest of the country ignores lockdown suggestions and bars and restaurants start seating people outside, coronavirus cases continue to rise in states like Texas and Florida. The United States has taken a healthy dose of denial as we watch our “flattening ” of the curve surge up past our Canadian neighbors and EU […]

We continue to amplify black voices this week by sitting down with comedian Shem Pennant of UCB. He's also from South London, so I wanted to know how he was feeling "during these tumultuous times."

The Apocalypse is rolling along, and the media is trying to steer the conversation back to coronavirus questions while people are still demanding justice for people like Breonna Taylor. I still think it’s important to amplify black voices at this time, and that’s why I’m happy to share with you an episode of the Correctly […]

This Apocalypse keeps getting more difficult as Americans across the country engage in peaceful protests for Black Lives Matter while instigators see opportunities for chaos. Curfews have been issued, and tear gas has been deployed. On Monday, while standing in the rose garden, President Donald Trump released the National Gaurd and threatened to use the […]

How are you doing? I know this was a difficult week for The United States. I’m sure you’re feeling the stress of it– along with the stress of this lingering pandemic. In the past two months, four black people, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and George Floyd, were murdered. Justice took it’s sweet ass […]

This week, I check in with my friend David Bluvband. He's been living alone in his studio apartment since the end of March and that can do things to a person. We talk about apocalyptic fiction and how it's mirroring real life, shaving your head, and night eating.

I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce you to one of my FAVORITE podcasts, The Unimaginary Friendcast. The Unimaginary gang had the opportunity to sit down with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal of Washington's 7th District.

Cuomo announced our stay-at-home order would extend through June 13th and the idea that 2020 would be “your year” flys out the window. In this time of perpetual despair, there are humans still reaching out for love and affection, and Holmes Rackleff is among them. She’s the host of the podcast, The Revolving Door, where […]

Here we are, approaching our… 7th? 8th? week in quarantine? *Shrug* Does anyone really measure time anymore? I know I don’t! The only time I need is for this podcast, and this week I have a really awesome guest. Frank Conniff, AKA TV’s Frank from Mystery Science Theater 3000, talks to me about how he’s […]

I can’t believe it’s May already! Where does the time go? Oh, that’s right–out the window during a pandemic. How are you holding up? Last week, the quarantine got to me a little bit, but this week I was lucky enough to sit down with the amazingly talented and funny Dave Hill. We talked about […]

This week on Apocalypse…Now? we’re taking a break from talking to people about the end of the world. Turns out, living during the Apocalypse is stressful. We’re all feeling some form of quarantine brain, and I’m sure the last thing you want to hear about is COVID-19. So, this episode is a special solocast designed […]

Alexa is a costume designer, so I decided to put her costuming and quick-thinking skills to the test. I ran Apocalypse scenarios by her--and she painted the universe with wardrobe finesse.

This is a special quarantine episode of Apocalypse…Now? Since we are constantly inundated with COVID-19 information–I wanted to switch gears a bit. About a year ago, I had the cast of Mezza Morta together to do a read-through of the first season of The Mezza Morta Web Series. I only live-streamed the first episode, but […]

Are you ready for another episode of Apocalypse…Now? Of course you are, because you don’t have anything else going on. No one does. We’ve been social distancing for weeks now, and I can’t believe this anti-social goth kid is craving the sun and social interaction. These are scary times, and I hope this podcast helps […]

I asked, and you obliged. Here is a special call-in episode of Apocalypse…Now? We hear from listeners that are reacting to the coronavirus pandemic and their apocalypse predictions. Some of these calls came in around the beginning of March, while others were received as recently as Saturday, March 28, 2020. Our listeners are anxious, angry, […]

This is one of the more serious episodes of Apocalypse…Now? This podcast pokes fun at the possibility that the world is ending, but right now we’re all feeling a little uneasy. The United States is currently practicing social distancing–and we are trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In this episode, I talk to comedian […]

This week, I talk to Rick Guzman of the Spooky Doings podcast. We discuss the possibility of a Kaiju Apocalypse ushering in our doom. Do you think a pre-historic monster will come from the ocean to destroy us all? This episode might change your mind!

Get ready to get motivated by Monica Sekhmet Grant, the founder of Young Boss Media. A multi-media network for content creators from historically marginalized communities.