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Jo Anna Van Thuyne hosts this comedic podcast that explores the possibility that we may be living during the end times. Apocalypse...Now? is a series of conversations with various guests about the changing world and all the anxiety that comes with it. Join Jo Anna, an actor, comedian, and filmmaker,…

Jo Anna Van Thuyne


    • Jun 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 82 EPISODES


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    Micheal Hartney and Squirrel Comedy (Theater)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 47:44


    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.

    Stacey Prussman Runs For Mayor of NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 55:00


    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.

    Kyle Lewis’ Zoom Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 54:41


    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.

    Lyssa Mandel Embraces The Woo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 47:58


    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.

    Laura Canty Samuel is Ready for What’s Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 46:53


    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.

    Jason Farr Away from Twitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 53:44


    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.

    Blair Peyton Goes First

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 57:44


    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’s QuaranDream

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 53:12


    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.

    Daron Jenkins’ Podcasting Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 46:17


    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.

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    Caroline Cotter is The Cool Bunny Aunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 57:49


    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.

    Chris Gersbeck’s Live Comedy Prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021


    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.

    Mijon Zulu is Building a Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 53:21


    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 Can’t Make This Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 40:13


    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.

    Bye-bye, 2020!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 25:35


    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.

    Louie G vs. Dinosaurs vs. Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 65:44


    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 Adler’s Musical Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 44:04


    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 Aumen’s Transformational Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 53:04


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

    Jackie Billek and Biden’s Build Back Better Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 59:45


    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.

    Happy Halloween, Steve Saturn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 54:39


    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 […]

    Cory Anotado Teaches You Things.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 46:27


    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.

    Gamal ElSawah’s Wormhole

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 43:47


    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.

    Jake Cornell’s Passion for the Restaurant Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 53:28


    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.

    Maria DeCotis and The Lip-Syncing of Gov. Cuomo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 41:45


    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!

    Vijay Parthasarathy and The Authentic Self

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 54:50


    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.

    Nancy Wolfe, Nuclear Weapons, and The Doomsday Clock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 52:18


    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 […]

    Matt Braunsdorf and The Future of Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020


    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 […]

    Lynsey Bonell Strives to Find Joy in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 55:38


    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 […]

    Dani Ahrens Has Jokes Inside

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 82:50


    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.)

    Christian Carrion Talks to Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 45:49


    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 Lanyadoo and The Astrology of an Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020


    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.

    Travis View Takes on Q(Anon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 51:13


    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.

    The Return of bigwillygetsilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 53:38


    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 […]

    Kali Tripodis Takes You To Chromatica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 77:16


    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.

    This ER Nurse Doesn’t Feel Like a Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 52:43


    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 […]

    Shem Pennant Explains OG Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 51:50


    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."

    Wesley Cherry and What Black People Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 128:46


    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 […]

    Slightly Special Wants To See Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 57:10


    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 […]

    Anna Goldfarb’s Lockdown Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 43:09


    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 […]

    Sleep Eat with David Bluvband

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 49:31


    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.

    BONUS EPISODE: The Unimaginary Friendcast with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 58:00


    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.

    Holmes Rackleff’s Sexy Zoom Dates

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 100:24


    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 […]

    Frank Conniff and TCM Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 32:39


    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 […]

    Dave Hill’s Zoom Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 60:00


    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 […]

    Quarantine Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 30:33


    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 O’Neill’s Apocalypse Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 55:42


    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.

    Mezza Morta Read-Through Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 41:19


    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 […]

    N Dot Needs You To Take Social Distancing Seriously

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 53:20


    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 […]

    COVID-19 Quarantine Call-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 43:35


    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, […]

    Kyle Marian Battles COVID-19 Misinformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 64:52


    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 […]

    Rick Guzman’s Kaiju Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 53:41


    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!

    Monica Sekhmet Grant Will Motivate You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 53:46


    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.

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