Less Dumb

This episode is everything you ever wanted learn about reality television development! Stephen talks with reality TV producer Katelynn Walker about how you shephard a show from idea to fully-formed program.  If you want to learn more about the glamorous world of development, follow Katelynn on Instagram @katelynncwalker. If you are new to the show - welcome! Please subscribe and review us on iTunes! It really does help new people find the show. Enjoy getting Less Dumb! 

Get your pencils ready because this episode, Stephen talks with junior college mathematics teacher and vinyl enthusiast Mitchell Pumar. Stephen and Mitchell discuss the difficulties of teaching, finding your path, and maintaining your passion. If you are new to the show - welcome! Please subscribe and review us on iTunes! It really does help new people find the show. Enjoy getting Less Dumb! 

Less Dumb is back for Season 4 - and boy, does it feel good to be back. This episode, Stephen talks with actor, writer, improvisor Morgan Grobe about all things Kanye West. If you want to see more from Morgan, follow him on instagram @morgangrobe. If you are new to the show - welcome! Please subscribe and review us on iTunes! It really does help new people find the show. Enjoy getting Less Dumb! 

Less Dumb is back with Season 4! Give the teaser a listen to hear what Stephen Edwards will be getting Less Dumb about this season.

In this episode, Stephen talks with Leah Rudick about psycichs. And a bonus - they actually have a reading conducted by a real psycich (off-air) and then talk about the results! You should also check out Leah's comedy on Instagram @leahlalaleah and on her website: https://www.leahrudick.com/ The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode has Stephen talking to Shakespeare docent and comedian Nick Ciavarella. Nick will tell you that he has nothing to plug, but here is his website anyway. http://www.nickciavarella.com/ Find something and watch/read/retweet it! The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode has Stephen talking to Cris Cimatu in the finale of a Two Parter. Chris walks us through the remainder of his trip and it's a truly great story. You can follow along with the story by checking out his blog posts at these links: Day 3: http://www.crisantocimatu.com/blog/2017/10/20/the-kumano-kodo-day-chikatsuyu-to-yunomine-onsen; Day 4: http://www.crisantocimatu.com/blog/2017/10/20/the-kumano-kodo-day-4-koguchi-to-okugawa; Day 5:http://www.crisantocimatu.com/blog/2017/10/20/the-kumano-kodo-day-5-okugawa-to-nachi-falls If you haven't listened to Part 1, I highly suggest you check that out first and give his blog a look. http://www.crisantocimatu.com/blog/. The Less Dumb Logo by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode has Stephen talking to design genius and expert traveler Cris Cimatu in Part 1 of a Two Parter. Listen to him talk about his trip on the Kumano Kodo Trail. Check out the details on his blog: http://www.crisantocimatu.com/blog/. You can start with day 1: http://www.crisantocimatu.com/blog/2017/10/20/5-days-on-the-kumano-kodo and then follow that up with day 2: http://www.crisantocimatu.com/blog/2017/10/20/the-kumano-kodo-day-2-takahara-to-chikatsuyu The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode has Stephen talking to music enthusiast and all around good person, Jon Pack. If you want to learn more about general appreciation of music and people, follow Jon on Twitter @therealjpack The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode has Stephen talking to filmaker and pasta enthusiast David Bly. If you want to know more about his movie - and maybe more about pasta check out his website at: www.sweetparents.com The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode is Stephen talking to Jackie Viscusi in the fifth episode of a five episode arc dedicated to becoming less dumb about women! Follow Jackie on Intagram @jackieviscusi and check out her podcast Am I An A**hole Podacts on iTunes. The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode is Stephen talking to Rae Michalik in the fourth episode of a five episode arc dedicated to becoming less dumb about women! If you like what you hear from Rae, check out here company at: http://www.raeraerockwell.com/ and follow her on Instagram @raerae_rockwell and @merakinarrative The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode is Stephen talking to Rosie Guarino in the third episode of a five episode arc dedicated to becoming less dumb about women! Follow Rosie on Intagram @rosiegu and check out her podcast Am I An A**hole Podacts on iTunes. The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode is Stephen talking to Jennifer Warwick in the second episode of a five episode arc dedicated to becoming less dumb about women!  The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

This episode is Stephen talking to the lovely Bente Engelstoft (@Benteingrid) in the first episode of a five episode arc dedicated to becoming less dumb about women!  The Less Dumb logo is by Jonathan Colomb (@15yardpenalty) and original music by Alex Kliner (@Akliner).

Less Dumb is back with Season 3! Give the teaser a listen to hear what Stephen Edwards will be getting Less Dumb about this season.

Stephen and Drew chat with the man behind the music of Less Dumb, friend of the podcast, and all-around spectacular musician, composer, and sound designer Alex Kliner! A big Thank You to the man himself @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Alta Schlosser about running, injuries, and marathons/half marathons/ultra marathons. And you'll learn what a "fluid station" is - and it's not as dirty as you think! A big Thank You to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew speak with Sally Unger about linguistics, ELL (English Language Learner), education, and the importance of being multilingual. And if you would like to hear some more good information and some funnies - follow her on Twitter @srtaunger. And a big Thank You to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Eric Petersen all about his career on Broadway starring in Shrek the Musical, School of Rock, and a new project (ooooh). And the huge THANK YOUs to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Rashawn Scott about her career in comedy and how she made it from The Upfront in Bellingham, WA to the mainstage of The Second City in Chicago, IL. And the huge THANK YOUs to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Kent Loomer about the sport of greyhound racing, it's beginnings, adoption of former racers and the fastest couch potatos around. And the huge THANK YOUs to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Chris Longman about the future of virtual realtiy, the new technology that's been around for a while and exploring new worlds from the comfort of your own home. And the huge THANK YOUs to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Kenny Davis about his career in Ringside Annoucing for MMA, Boxing, and Pro Wrestling. Check out Kenny's work by liking his page at: https://www.facebook.com/thekennyarea. And the huge THANK YOUs to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Jalen Cassell actor/director/writer about working on translating, acting and directing voice over for video games and Japanese anime. See and hear more about Jalen at www.jalenkcassell.com. And the biggest of big THANK YOU's to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat about SEASON TWO! It's coming 9/12.  If you missed any of the Season One episodes, go ahead back through the archives and give them a listen. And another big THANK YOU to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review just in time for SEASON TWO! 

While roadtripping, Stephen chats with Drew about his early improv experiences in an intense anti-drug, anti-alcohol improv troupe during his formatice high school years. This is the Season 1 finale - if you missed any of the previous episodes go ahead back through the archives and give them a listen. HUGE THANK YOUs to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo. Check them out and maybe pay them to make some stuff for you! There is still time to subscribe and review before Season 2!

While roadtripping Drew chats with Stephen about his childhood, his near career in law enforcement and how he ended up in comedy. See what our host looks like in real life on Instagram @stephenmedwards And the biggest of big THANK YOU's to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Bente Engelstroft about growing up as a first generation American, going to a Danish boarding school and making her way toward Chicago through Scotland. Go see Bente live at io West on the third Saturday of every month for her storytelling show Oral: A Storytelling Hour. Also, check her out on Instagram at @BenteIngrid. And the biggest of big THANK YOU's to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Kate Herman about career in modeling and the differences between her NY and LA stand up comedy experiences. Check out her (and her cat) on Instagram at @scotchthecat. And the biggest of big THANK YOU's to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Jonathan Colomb about his passions for Paleontology and career studying and cleaning up deadly chemicals and hazardous materials.   Check out Jon's Instagram @15YardPenalty and his twitter @15YardPenalty, he somtimes posts work stuff there!   And another big THANK YOU to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Ben Eisner in Portland about creating Board Games - covering crowd sourced artistic projects, licensing your work and a game Drew played once. Learn more about March of the Ants @ https://weirdcitygames.com/   There is still time to donate to The Grimm Forest Kickstarter at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/druidcitygames/the-grimm-forest/description And another big THANK YOU to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Dr. Jonathan Brady about being a Therapist - covering the stresses and triumphs of his practice with a (totally not awkward) free session for Drew.     Check out Dr. Brady at http://www.bradyesque.com/ And another big THANK YOU to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review!             

Stephen and Drew chat with Dr. Kristina Uban about a career in Neuroscience - covering life changing research projects, the importance of gender in clinical trials and the hard life of a scientist. THANK YOU to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Ray Garcia about his career in dance and choeragraphy - covering Liberace, Burlesque in Amsterdam and Italian lovers. See him LIVE at http://www.chicosangels.com.  THANK YOU to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review! 

Stephen and Drew chat with Spencer Neustadt about his life as a professional/amateur cosplayer - covering the convention scene, costume construction and some lesser know (but extremly cool) X-Men characters. THANK YOU to @akliner for our music and http://www.crisantocimatu.com for our logo! Give them a shout if you like what you see/hear. Also, please subscribe and review!