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Each week I sit down with someone with an interesting story to tell or an expert in thier specific field. Any and everything from conspiracies, to cryptozoology to U.F.O.'s to real crime... Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

Johnny Smith


    • Jun 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 106 EPISODES


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    Episode 104: Dad Talk with Dave Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 62:11


    Dave Stewart is a Pittsburgh native and the owner of Chipped Ham Comedy. He produces and hosts a monthly show called Coffee n Comedy at Espresso A Mano in Lawrenceville. This fall, his company will be producing the Chipped Ham Comedy Jam, a jam packed live event at Spirit Hall. He's also been producing one of the longest running storytelling shows in the city, Real Pittsburgh Stories, at the Arcade Comedy Theater. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 103: Marcus Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 63:30


    Marcus Cox has performed at many venues in the East Coast, Midwest and South. Marcus has appeared in many Comedy Festivals in Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Memphis, St. Augustine and Baltimore. Marcus has won many competitions in the tri-state area and has appeared at comedy clubs such as: Pittsburgh Improv (PA), The FunnyStop Comedy Club (OH), The Lincoln Lodge (IL) and The Greer Cabaret Theater (PA). Marcus brings his smooth, charismatic, and likebale personality on stage, Marcus Cox is one that you want to catch at a show near you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 102: JoMarius Purse part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 71:14


    As a growing boy, with his laid back, nonchalant demeanor, JoMarius will surprise you with his comedic stylings. His goofy, clever and sometimes obscure wits has been featured on platforms such as Amazon, AllDef, Gamer and FourByThreeComedy as well as reaching viral acclaim on his personal profiles. JoMarius has been heard at multiple clubs in the country stretching from New York City to Chicago and has shared the stage with some of comedy's best including Affion Crocket, Joe Derosa & Gary Gulman. His innocent charm has the ability to make anyone smile. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 101: JoMarius Purse part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 61:47


    As a growing boy, with his laid back, nonchalant demeanor, JoMarius will surprise you with his comedic stylings. His goofy, clever and sometimes obscure wits has been featured on platforms such as Amazon, AllDef, Gamer and FourByThreeComedy as well as reaching viral acclaim on his personal profiles. JoMarius has been heard at multiple clubs in the country stretching from New York City to Chicago and has shared the stage with some of comedy's best including Affion Crocket, Joe Derosa & Gary Gulman. His innocent charm has the ability to make anyone smile. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 100: Sarah Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 65:14


    This episode I sit down with Sarah Hayes (Wife, Mother, Author, Actress, Fitness Model, Photographer, Certified Holistic Nutritionist) to discuss her book, Invisible Monster. We talk about the pros and cons of self publishing, the crossover of her photography as well as branding with merchandise. Sarah opens up about medical scares, incompetent doctors and her struggles with surgical menopause. After overcoming so many obstacles, Sarah serves of an inspiration to others that you can achieve anything. Although small in statue Sarah Hayes is truly a colossal human that will not be stopped. https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Monster-Sarah-Hayes/dp/173684640X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 99: Chris Scriva

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 55:04


    Born to a blue-collar family in the Steel City, Chris's earliest memories take place in his father's repair shop. He's a former altar boy, grandma's boy, and oldest of 3 who was raised in mixture of Italian and Eastern European traditions. A natural non-conformist, Chris was drawn to fast cars, fast music, and the rebelliousness of stand-up at a young age and was heavily influenced by countless nights of sneakily watching Chappelle's Show and South Park. After spending years in Chicago studying at the world's top improvisation and sketch institutions, Chris has returned to the hilly, rusting, industrial landscape that forged him. Once a mechanical engineer, Chris now travels the world performing his own unique brand of anecdotal stand-up comedy. From Pittsburgh to Amsterdam, Los Angeles to New York, there is no place that he won't take the stage. Check him out on YouTube at @ChrisScrivaComedy or his website www.ihatestandup.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 98 Political Corruption with Mike Why and Zarah Livingston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 59:13


    This episode I sit down with community activist Mike Why and Green Party House of Representative candidate Zarah Livingston to discuss politics, corruption and scandal in western Pennsylvania. http://tinyurl.com/JoeGo2024 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 97: Trevor Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 61:50


    Pittsburgh based standup comedian Trevor Austin joins us to talk all things comedy and his unlikely journey towards finding sobriety while staying in the nightlife scene. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 96: Club Sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 73:34


    Club Sandwich a web series tv show starring Todd "Double D" Defazio, Big D & Tim Abretske. 3 Yinzers go on a quest to find Pittsburgh's best sandwiches #BIG BOYS BIG BITES BIGGER SANDWICHES! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 95: A Devil's Dozen with Ed Kelemen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 61:21


    Ed Kelemen is a retired Allegheny County Officer where he was one of the founders of the Bomb Squad. Nowadays he is an author, playwright, and columnist who spends an inordinate amount of time with the Pennsylvania Investigators of Paranormal Phenomena (P.I.P.P.) as both a technician and a paranormal investigator. During the course of writing his Haunted Pennsylvania Collection consisting of seven books, he has been involved in over 350 paranormal investigations.When not investigating and interacting with the denizens of the afterworld, he relaxes with one of his sons in their hundred and twenty-five year-old house with a teeny-tiny dog, a clutch of attitude-ridden cats, and whatever rodents decide to brave the winter months inside. They all share that ancient house with a trio of haunts that are more entertaining than spooky. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 94: Michael Whatule

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 63:15


    Michael Whatule is the best friend you wish you had in grade school. He would literally do anything to make you laugh. He may sing, do impressions, or even dance to dispense his unique nerdy perspective on pop culture, relationships, employment, and religious upbringing. His fun, witty, sometimes edgy commentary will have you reeling in you seat saying “Wow I didn't think it would be like this.”Since entering the world of stand up in 1999 Michael has delighted audiences of all ages at charity and corporate events, colleges and comedy clubs in over 30 states.he has opened for Nick DiPaolo, Todd Barry, Greg Giraldo, Craig Robinson, Jimmy Shubert ,and graced the screen with Ice-T. in a very forgettable movie. His something for everyone show is not to be missed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 93: Nate Booker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 50:42


    Nate Booker is a Veteran, a Father, and currently a General Manager at M@C Discount in the Pittsburgh Area. Through trials and tribulations, Nate has made it back to PA, and is just trying to get through and help people get through this thing we call Life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 92: Ron Renwick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 50:46


    Ron is the Inventor/Owner of GOAT GRINDER and is a Pittsburgh Comedian who has been hosting Scarpaci's Comedy Open Mic for 10 Years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 91: Mike Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 63:04


    Mike Matthews is a pastor, disability rights advocate and stand-up comic. From pastoring churches, protesting in Washington DC for disability rights and doing comedy for 15 years, he has lived a remarkable life even though doctors said being born with cerebral palsy meant he would not do much living with a disability. He is living proof on why we can't live by the labels others try to stick on us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 90: LocNoJoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 55:17


    LocNoJoke is a Pittsburgh based comic who began his career in 2006. He has performed at many venues in and out of the city, with a raw style and some street stories he has been able to go from the stage to media. Starting his first podcast in 2020, he also placed 3rd in 2019's King of Spring competition. From voice overs to sports talk Loc have been able to fit his unique style and humor on multiple platforms. You can find him on all social media platforms under the name LocNoJoke. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 89: Paul Stamenga

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 53:31


    Specializing in comedy, music, improv, voiceover, and audio/video editing, Paulie Stags is a modern day bard from Philadelphia. His stand-up leans into subjects like science, philosophy, and ancient history. With an unassuming irreverence and abundant use of misdirection, he follows false logic to unexpected and hilarious conclusions. Paulie is also a music, theatre, and improv instructor in Cranberry, PA. He has classical and jazz training in voice and percussion. He plays steelpan and can fake it ok on the piano. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 88: Cory Brennan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 62:15


    Cory Brennan is a Restauranteur, Comedian, and Podcaster. His new restaurant concept Sokah opens up in March and you can listen to his podcast The Cory Brennan Show on YouTube and Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Inquizative Minds Podcast: Episode 87 Alyssa Maurer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 60:11


    Alyssa Maurer is an interdisciplinary artist and performer residing in the Pittsburgh area. She co-runs the Linoleum Comedy showcase, has a cat, and guzzles a whole pack of glizzy's faster than you can say Mississippi. Her hobbies include crossing streams with homeless people, impersonating Matt Rife on Feetfinder, having BBQ's with ghosts, and hanging around (with hooks in her back). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 86: Organized Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 92:44


    This picture may look like a crazy group, but the knowledge, accomplishments and work ethic in this pic is going be hard to beat! Someone asked me recently if I ever recorded an episode without releasing it. I have not, but this is the closest episode. This episode was a whirlwind, full of laughs and knowledge! Make sure you check it out! Dave Specht - real estate and cryptocurrency investor. Nearly ten years of industry experience across various aspects of the financial services industry. Regulatory compliance subject matter expert. #crypto #metaverse #investing Tripp, a sexual tyrannosaurus who eats battleships for breakfast, not only is the greatest artist of his generation, but the best science fiction author the world has ever seen. Hailing from Jacksonville Florida (JAGS!) he spent 12 years steeling souls with his camera in the Marines and now spends his time haunting the Appalachian mountains, and being frequently misidentified as the Mothman. #author #smokepitfairytales #writing Dan Brady hails from the muddy banks of lake Erie, in North Western, PA. If you are a fan of dark comedy, then come listen to Dan's dark yet humourous take on the demons he battles with. He regales the crowd with stories and dark observations from his life, and he is always heavy with the white trash undertones. #standupcomedy #podcasting #grinder Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 85: Karl Prohaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 62:06


    Karl Prohaska is a 56 year old Air Force Veteran, Chef, comedian, and painter. He grew up in Lower Burrell who came back home 3 years ago after 34 years away. He's been happily married for 20 years to a woman who is probably planning his murder. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 84: Andreas O'Rourke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 97:27


    Andreas O'Rourke is a comedian and actor from Mobile Alabama. He started doing comedy in 2017 and has since performed at festivals, bars, firehalls, comedy clubs, backyards, street corners, competitions, and even a memorial (went terribly). In addition to stand up comedy Andreas occasionally acts in independent films as well as commercials. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 83: The BabyFace Assassin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 56:40


    This episode I got to sit down with the multitalented Jeff Fieldhouse as we discuss his stand up origins as well as his work with music. Jeff Fieldhouse is a Comedian, host of the Babyface Assassin podcast, & a hosts a monthly all arts show! He started comedy in high school & fell in love ever since. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 82: The Easy Way To Stop Drinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 54:23


    Friend of the podcast Jake Aretz returns to discuss his battle with alcohol abuse and how he has overcome it. This episode was recorded on his 1 year anniversary of sobriety, Congratulations Jake! Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 81: Caroline Hawthorne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 65:49


    This episode I sat down with Caroline Hawthorne to discuss her journey through comedy as well as many other things. Caroline Hawthorne is an up and coming actress, singer, and musical comedian from Los Angeles, CA. She aims to create witty, cynical, and honest comedy by women, for women. She recently premiered her show The Slutty Virgin at the Playground Solo Festival in San Francisco. She has also performed at Flappers Comedy Club, Plano Virtual Comedy Festival, and the New York Underground Comedy Festival. She is the winner of the Eargasm Christmas Comedy Contest, and will be appearing in the Ladies Room Comedy Competition in November. She has also written satire for The Nordly and The BroadwayBeat, and wrote the satirical advice column "The Crazy Kazoo Lady". Caroline is currently a Steel City AF Grantee under Steve Hofstetter. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 80: The Real Pink Panthers (Mysterious People Series) w/ Brittany

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 104:10


    This episode I am once again rejoined by Brittany Alexis as we discuss The Real Pink Panthers. The Pink Panthers are an international jewel thief network responsible for a number of robberies and thefts described as some of the most audacious in the history of organized crime. The organization has roughly 800 core members, many of whom are ex-soldiers with extensive military and paramilitary backgrounds. Brittany Alexis is an up and coming comic in the Pittsburgh comedy scene. She has performed on stages across the city including Burning Bridges Comedy Club, the Improv, Arcade Comedy Theater, and the Byham Theater and has opened for the likes of Franqi French. She began her comedy journey to become a better public speaker but fell in love with the craft. She is currently teaching a comedy class at Arcade Comedy Theater and is really excited to be a part of this show. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 79: Lisa Kipps Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 61:24


    This episode I sat down with Lisa Kipps-Brown, the marketing strategist behind the history-making NASCAR team racing to combat veteran suicide. Responsible for the first crowdfunded Xfinity Series car, first to pay for stem cell treatments for a veteran, first to let micro businesses be part of a national NASCAR campaign, first Black-owned, Service Disabled Veteran-owned NASCAR sponsor, first underwritten campaign to support the blind, Braille paint scheme, and blind-owned NASCAR sponsor. She is the host of Disrupt Your Now weekly live show on FB & YouTube. Author of -

    Episode 78 Author and Stand Up Comedian Wolfie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 64:02


    This episode I sat down with Wolfie to discuss his books, his time at The Comedy Store,, his time as Buzz Nutley and so much more. Wolfie has spent the last 14 months in his comedy cocoon creating an hour of outrageous stand-up material. His new release will be titled, Breaking Bald. Check it out at clubs near you. So you've seen Wolfie live and you want to know what goes on in the mind of comedian. The best way to do that is to read his writing. Check out his scripts, books and jokes here: Wolfiecentral.com Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 77: CEO of Profitable Shenanigans Tami-Girl Linnan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 47:11


    This episode I sit down with Tamara Linnan aka Tami-Girl. Tamara's secret sauce behind the scenes has earned her the nickname “Ghost Management” Which means Tamara with her teams design, produce, seek out and serve any clients needs in a stealth like manner. “We may not see Tamara but we see the magic and know when her team has arrived” Tamara L. Hunter-Founder of Chemo Buddies for Life Most recently Tamara has founded The Starving Dog Action Pak. The Starving Dog Action Pak is a group of entrepreneurs that embrace and live by the motto #putactionwhereyourhashtagis Tami-Girl began writing in childhood, having written over 30 books to date and is especially proud of the Little Guru Series, providing age appropriate discussions regrding mental health. Proceeds from Tami-Girl's books go directly to support mental health services in her communities. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 76: Steel City Arts Foundation grantee Cavin Eggleston

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 65:47


    Cavin Eggleston is an up-and-coming comic who combines personal stories with an absurdist twist. Originally from Wenatchee, Washington, his comedy has taken him to clubs, bars, breweries, and places with microphones all around the country and even as far as the World Series of Comedy Main Event. Cavin pulls experiences from the classroom onto the stage and is great at reminding the audience that those who can't, teach. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 75: Izzy 4 Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 54:59


    This episode I sat down with Izzy Rhue to talk about his stand up journey, teaching class and his new business ventures. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 74: Deric Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 78:50


    This episode I sit down with the hilarious Deric Brown. From his origins in Virginia to his new show "Time Machine Talk Show" at the Steel City Improv Theater. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

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    Episode 73: Savage Sabo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 61:18


    Justin Sabo joins me in studio to discuss his many travels through out the country's comedy scene. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 72: The Man, The Myth... The Tripp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 62:30


    New album, new books, same awesome dude! Tripp joins the podcast to discuss all his new ventures. His art is really starting to take off, due in part to TikTok. I ask him about the current goings on in Afghanistan, ghosts, cults, religion and more. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 71: Crystals, Reiki, Oracle Cards & more with Nancy Wilkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 46:55


    I sit down with former guest and friend of the podcast Nancy Wilkins. She brought in her crystals, did and Oracle Card reading , discussed paranormal investigations and more. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 70: Roast War Championship 9/11

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 55:05


    I'm joined in studio by Kelsey M and her opponent Mark Shimkits in Roast War Championship 9/11. I call Matt Light on the episode as well. Enter promo code: Johnny For $2 discount and to credit you for the sale Or Roast War Championship “911” EVENTBRITE.COM Roast War Championship “911” The Roast War Championship matches comic vs comic INSIDE A STEEL CAGE! Check out @roastwarchamp on FB or IG, or www.roastwarchamp.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 69: The Biggest Dave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 69:08


    Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ DJ Biggie Falls aka Dave Stewart drops by the studio to discuss his hit show Real Pittsburgh Stories, life as a DJ and some paranormal experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 68: Derek "Glazed Ham" Minto

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 72:54


    Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ Derek Minto is a stand-up comedian currently residing on the top of a mountain in Pittsburgh, PA. Derek has been a featured comic for the WDVE comedy festival and voted best comic in the City Paper Best of the Burgh in 2016. In 2020, Derek recorded his first comedy album, ‘Live from Lawerenceville's Finest Ham Themed Bar' inside Hambone's during the Covid lockdown. Derek has opened for Hannibal Burgess, Todd Glass, John Heffron, and Amy Schumer once drunkenly told him he was very funny. Derek has traveled the United States doing comedy but still finds any city without fries on their salad gross. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 67: Johnny Lee Dam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 68:17


    Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ Johnny Lee Dam has been performing comedy ever since he could utter a sentence. As the resident class clown, he quickly developed a knack for comedic timing, something his teachers soon came to regret. Fortunately, it did not stop there. A native of Los Angeles, Johnny began his comedy career in December of 1991. After a six-week class at a community college, he delivered his first five-minute set and was hooked for life! Since then, he has performed in 1 1 countries, 33 states, and even a nudist resort (yes, he was, and no, it wasn't pretty). He has also traveled abroad to entertain the troops. These 30-day tours included traveling into war zones on numerous occasions armed with only a microphone, and, if warranted, the ability to scream like a little girl (his only superpower). If he looks familiar it's because you've seen him most recently on Fox Sports and TMZ Live. Johnny has also starred in a national commercial. He produced and hosted "The DAMage Report," his own 2x award-winning daily radio show in the LA talk radio market. In his spare time, he wrote and directed two short films. His album, "The Painful Truth," recorded back in 2007 (available on iTunes), is still downloaded on a regular basis. Whether he's on the stage or in a chair, you'll most likely find him behind a microphone. His shotgun-like delivery and scope of material has made him a crowd favorite among all ages and demographics... except his parents. Johnny gives the audience what it wants. But beware, Johnny's humor is brutally honest, and if asked to define comedy he will tell you that every joke has a victim, and the only thing funnier than the truth is "The Painful Truth" — available on iTunes johnnyleedam.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 66: Nomad Aaron Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 76:05


    Local Comedian, Podcaster, Jack of all trades, master of none, & "A Work in Progress" -Aaron Douglas --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 65: Dr. Andre Samuel, Ph.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 55:31


    Dr. Andre Samuel, Ph.D. (Founder, President & CEO) The Citizen Science Lab www.thecitizensciencelab.org Andre Samuel, was raised in Washington, DC and graduated from the University of the District of Columbia with a degree in Biology. Following graduate study at the George Washington University in Genomics and Bioinformatics, he received his PhD in Biology from Duquesne University. At Duquesne, his research focused on studying the structure and function of the cold shock related proteins in E. coli. As a Ph.D. candidate, Dr. Samuel founded the S.I.G.M.A Science Mentorship Initiative, a summer study program designed to introduce diverse ninth graders to the University's lab with the long-term goal of encouraging the pursuit of careers in scientific research. Dr. Samuel's research experience includes studying toxicology and carcinogenicity effects of novel drugs, hookworm vaccine development under the direction of Dr. Peter Hotez and tuberculosis reactivation in non-human primates in the laboratories of Dr. JoAnne Flynn. Dr. Samuel has a passion for STEM education and life science research. He believes that creating fun engaging and hands on lab experiences for people is the best pathway to an interest in STEM. Over the past 5 years The Citizen Science Lab and his executive director have received a number of awards for its work throughout the community. In 2015 Dr. Samuel was awarded the BMe leadership award recognized for his excellence and positive impact Through The Citizen Science Lab on black males. In 2016 The Citizen Science Lab received four awards for their participation and Seaperch and The Citizen Science Lab was also selected to participate in the Navy embark program. This program selects highly recognized educators in stem to be flown out to and they will base in San Diego and spend 24 hours on a deployed aircraft carrier. Als, in 2016 Dr. Samuel received the President's Volunteer Service Award from the Obama Administration. In 2017 The Citizen Science Lab received the PSAYDEN after school champion award and the Iota Phi Foundation's Excellence in Education Award. Dr. Samuel has also been selected as an inaugural member of the Lead Now Pittsburgh cohort created by Leadership Pittsburgh and just recently, in 2020, received the Carnegie Science Center's Leadership in STEM education award. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 64: Fairly Innocuous with Brittany Alexis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 62:46


    Brittany and I try our hand on a new and interesting topic series Fairly Innocuous. This episode is supposed to be about the interesting history of diamonds, but we quickly went off the rails. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 63: Greenfield's Finest Mike Zydel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 58:43


    This episode I sit down with the host of Greenfield's Finest Podcast Mike Zydel. We touch on many topics including stand up comedy, bad bookers and his journey through sobriety. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 62: Paranormal Experiences with Nichole Purvis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 52:28


    This episode I welcome back Nichole Purvis. She brings all of her paranormal experiences, from growing up in Wyoming to camping in Japans suicide forest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 61: String Theory of The Unexplained with John Ventre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 76:03


    My guest today is John Ventre. John Ventre is a retired Security and Public Affairs Executive and an author-actor. He was his company's liaison to his local Congressman. John has made numerous televised appearances, including the Anderson Cooper show in 2012 and 33 episodes on 7 TV series including 20 episodes on History Channels “Hangar 1”. He has appeared in 3 movies and wrote and produced 90 YouTube episodes for his “String Theory of the Unexplained” channel. He is an occasional columnist for 8 different magazines and was a multi-state Director for MUFON for 10 years. He is the author of 10 books and lectures on UFOs and demonology. More can be found at www.johnventre.blogspot.com and www.imdb.com . --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Bonus Murderous Sates of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 56:54


    Check out Murderous States of Mind available on all streaming platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 60: Musician Ty Danzuso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 48:15


    This episode I sit down with 25 year old musical artist/producer Ty Dansuzo, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His music ranges from laid back chill hop instrumentals to funky electronic synth filled tracks with poetic lyrics sprinkled throughout. He plays guitar, keyboards (synths), bass, and he's always challenging himself to learn new instruments. In 2019 he released his debut self produced EP “Soul” and has been producing and releasing his own music since then with the help of fellow Pittsburgh studios such as ID Labs and Serenity Sounds. He hosts a monthly art show with our friend and comedian Jeff Fieldhouse called “The All Art Show” @ The Mt. Troy Inn where they display the talent of local comedians, musicians, and artists. In 2020 when the pandemic hit he decided to build his own home studio with his girlfriend and call it “Poetic Records”. They offer recording and production services for a reasonable price for an independent artist to come in and really explore their creativity. His music is available for streaming and purchase on all platforms and his merchandise can be found on my bandcamp page. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 59: Haunted Objects of Pennsylvania with Ed Kelemen & Nancy Wilkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 63:00


    Author of the new book "Haunted Objects of Pennsylvania" Ed Kelemen joins me to discuss his investigation process. Nancy joins us and discusses her being "sensitive" and her work with crystals. ekelemen.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 58: Monique Dupree Tha Original Gata Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 49:42


    This episode I sit down with professional wrestler, actress, model, artist, manager, muse and more... Monique Dupree. We discuss her new venture in Lingerie Fighting Championship, upcoming movie projects, convention appearances, how she adapted during quarantine and so much more. In her words "Google Me!" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 57: Nude Yu-Gi-Oh! Programming with Thomas Balaban

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 50:34


    My guest this week is Thomas Balaban. Thomas is a person that defies social stigmas and loves talking about items that make others feel weird. As a person that struggles to fit in he ended up becoming a nudist, stand up comedian, (former) professional gamer, and a self taught software developer. He is excited to share everything about himself, and his personal paranormal experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 56: Funny, Fitness and Phantoms with Kelsey Moschetti

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 56:32


    This episode I sit down with Kelsey Moschetti. Kelsey is a former collegiate track & field athlete turned fitness instructor. She is a budding stand up comedian and has some fascinating tales about her personal paranormal experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

    Episode 55: Here's The Thing with Amanda Averell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 47:11


    This episode I sit down with Amanda Averell. Amanda is a stand up comedian, writer, producer, co-owner of the Burning Bridges Comedy Club, actor, educator, coach & improviser. We discuss her beginnings in stand up, advice, Burning Bridges Comedy Club, the current state of the Pittsburgh scene and a bunch more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inquizative-minds/support

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