I am a full-time actor, comedian, and father of 2 boys (one attractive - one not so much) while also married with a 3rd baby on the way! This podcast is design as an outlet and platform to share intimate stories, my experiences as a working comedian, as well as my opinions and POV on whatever else I…
BONUS EPISODE: "It's been a minute. I wanted to share 10 things I learned this year and let you know about my new podcast "Hey, Real Quick" (Available on Apple Podcast & Spotify) which is gearing up for season 2 (Nov 27). In the new podcast I talk about why I decided to end this podcast and what's been going on with me. If you're interested please give it a listen. Also, I plan to delete any episode on here that lacks value which will reshape the 7 seasons." LINK: https://linktr.ee/daypeacecomedy
Episode #202 | Season 7 Episode 35 - [R] After 4 years and 200 episodes I call it quits with this final episode of Peace Talk. There is a chuck of the episode that didn't get recorded but maybe for the best. Thank you for listening. This episode is sponsored by How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #202 | Season 7 Episode 35 - [R] On the season 7 finale I go back to my Toys For Tots show in December to share the incident with a “sponsor” at the show, how I'm conscious about my conversations with White women, and performing at a place called Whiskey Dick's. For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #201 | Season 7 Episode 34 - [R] I sit down with comedian vet Nathan Timmel who just released his first one hour comedy special on YouTube entitled: Unapologetic. We talk about giving advice to younger comics, doing everything the “wrong way”, and how easy it is to be bitter but instead using that energy toward other things. Go check out his website: https://nathantimmel.com and watch his new special out now! For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #200 | Season 7 Episode 33 - [R] This is my 200th episode. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #199 | Season 7 Episode 32 - [R] Newly back from Traverse City, MI for a comedy festival. I planned to record each day and give a daily update but I ended up just doing a recap after I got back to Iowa. This episode is sponsored by How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #198 | Season 7 Episode 31 - [R] After a little bit of a hiatus I return to the pod but for how long. This episode is sponsored by my good friend Sarah Blickenderfer & How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #197 | Season 7 Episode 30 - [PG] My wife and I are talk more about the Netflix show Virgin River. Monica gives the show a B- I give it a D. This episode is sponsored by: How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #196 | Season 7 Episode 29 - [R] Dillon Meek returns for a one on one conversation about his relationship with his mother, getting good at comedy, mental health/ stability and why Toys For Tots means so much to him. For more things Dillon Meek/ The Other Guys Comedy: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088728786692&mibextid=LQQJ4d | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #195 | Season 7 Episode 28 - [PG] My wife and I are talk about the Netflix show Virgin River. Due to technical issues — the end of the episode was lost so we will do a part 2 following up episode next Monday. This episode is sponsored by: How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #194 | Season 7 Episode 27 - [R] I briefly talk about my top episodes revisiting episode #95 “Open To Suggestions”. After a month since airing my now #1 Peace Talk episode “Solo Talk: My Shows In Austin Texas & Not Talking About a Teacher Sleeping with a Student at LMHS” I give an update on the teacher physically removed from the HS by police for professional misconduct | Interim Chief Matt Levine: Interim Chief Matt Levine | Chris Rogne, Superintendent Lake Mills CSD 319-231-1669 Cell phone 641-592-0881 District office E-mail: crogne@lake-mills.org ENJOY ✌
Episode #193 | Season 7 Episode 26 - [PG] My wife and I are talk about going to couples/ marriage counseling right after our first year of marriage. We end the episode with another Monica's QOTD. We like to thank our sponsor of this episode: Iowa Civil Rigjts History podcast (w/ host Erick Nganyange) podcast LINK: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1491550 | For questions comments and concerns email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #192 | Season 7 Episode 25 - [R] Rashi Dildy (Ra) returns to the podcast after a near death experience with having pneumonia and blastomycosis. This episode was recorded on location at his shop ‘Ra's Supreme Clientele in Albert Lea, MN | This episode was recorded November 13th, 2023 | ENJOY ✌
Episode #191 | Season 7 Episode 24 - [PG] My wife and I are talk about our Thanksgiving 2023. We share ditching turkey this year, where my frozen pizza tradition comes from and ends the episode with Monica's QOTD. This episode is sponsored by: How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #190 | Season 7 Episode 23 - [R] Jason Clemens returns for a one on one conversation about North Iowa comedy, rebranding to The Other Guys Comedy, and winning Top of the Pot 8 last year. For more things Jason Clemens: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088728786692&mibextid=LQQJ4d | This episode is sponsored by: How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #189 | Season 7 Episode 22 - [R] After a week off I share returning to Altercation Comedy Fest in Austin, Texas and my recent blacklash for asking a question in my Lake Mills community group on Facebook | ENJOY ✌
Episode #188 | Season 7 Episode 21 - [PG] My wife and I are back after taking a week off traveling with the family to Austin, TX. We share are top moments from the trip. This episode is sponsored by: How To Afford Everything by Darla Bishop. LINK: darlabishop.com OR affordeverythingbook.com | For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #187 | Season 7 Episode 20 - [R] Once a month if I can find sponsors I plan to do movie reviews like I was doing on my YouTube channel but right here on the podcast. This episode features Five Nights At Freddy's (2023) | ENJOY ✌
Episode #186 | Season 7 Episode 19 - [PG] My wife and I talk about the viral TikTok video and recent “Places Not-To-Go On a First Date” list as well as sharing our first date in 2007. This week Monica's QOTD is brought to you by Sarah Blickenderfer. For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #185 | Season 7 Episode 18 - [R] Before The Stage (BTS) is where comedians/ performers talk right BEFORE taking the stage to perform. Question by Scott Keller: How does the use of "foul language" effect comedy? Does it improve it? Does any comedian over use it? Can the same set be just as funny without it? (9:49) This episode was recorded Oct. 20th, 2023 | Less than 30 minutes before a show at Mason City Brewing (Mason City, IA) for my free monthly comedy show #MCBC | Ads: The Candy Shoppe Salon (Facebook Page) LINK: https://www.facebook.com/thecandyshoppesalon | (Online Shop) LINK: https://shop.saloninteractive.com/store/TheCandyShoppeSalon | Clayton Mortiz (IG) @ThatGuyWhoWalksAroundTown @Bramblejamps | ENJOY ✌
Episode #184 | Season 7 Episode 17 - [PG] My wife and I talk about Will, Jada, and answer a fan question. We end the episode with Monica's QOTD brought to you by Angelina Perez AND would like to thank our sponsor of this episode: Sarah Blickenderfer. For questions, comments, and praise email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #183 | Season 7 Episode 16 [R] - Recorded October 18, 2023 in Williston, ND at The Grand Williston Hotel. Shoutout to Sarah! ENJOY LINK: https://linktr.ee/daypeacecomedy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daypeacecomedy/message
Episode #182 | Season 7 Episode 16 - [PG] I interview friend, fellow activist, and the main person responsible for the Mason City 2023 PRIDE event Meg Marko. She is running for Mason City School Board Nov 11. We talk about what brought her to MC, her decision to run and the uphill battle to throw Mason City largest PRIDE event. Important Dates!! **** Make sure to register to vote and have a plan to vote! The last day to pre-register is October 23rd **** LINK FOR HER FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094368350704&mibextid=LQQJ4d [Information on this election if you need to register, find your polling place, etc.] https://www.cerrogordoauditor.gov/elections-voting-information/november-7-2023-city-school-election --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daypeacecomedy/message
EPISODE #172 | Season 7 Episode 15 - [R] Before The Stage (BTS) is where comedians/ performers talk right BEFORE taking the stage to perform | Matthew Jacobsen (9:39) This episode was recorded Oct. 4th, 2023 | Less than 30 minutes before a show at Teehee's Comedy Club (Des Moines, IA) for the Des Comèdie Comedy Festival 2023| ENJOY ✌
Episode #181 | Season 7 Episode 14 - [PG] My wife and I talk about Halloween costumes as kids, Taylor Swift going to NFL games, and review the movie Something From Tiffany's (2022). We end the episode with Monica's QOTD brought to you by Angelina Perez! We would also like to thank our sponsor of this episode: Iowa Civil Rights History podcast (w/ host Erick Nganyange) podcast LINK: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1491550 | For questions comments and concerns email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #180 | Season 7 Episode 13 - [R] Once a month if I can find sponsors I plan to do movie reviews like I was doing on my YouTube channel but right here on the podcast. This episode features Guy Richie's The Covenant (2023), Someone I Used to Know (2023), The Switch (2010) | ENJOY ✌
Episode #179 | Season 7 Episode 12 - [PG] My wife and I swap kiss stories, remember meeting one another's parents, and talk about the importance of having a good relationship with your in-laws. We like to thank our sponsor of this episode: Iowa Civil Rigjts History podcast (w/ host Erick Nganyange) podcast LINK: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1491550 | For questions comments and concerns email maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com | ENJOY ✌
Episode #178 | Season 7 Episode 11 - [PG] I interview friend, supporter, filmmaker Joshua Masson who is also a councilmen in Mason City, IA. We talk about his passion for making films, being apart of Independent Iowa Film Festival, and why he wanted to be involved in the community. [The episode ends abruptly due to audio issues] Third Ward Councilperson: Joshua Masson 641-420-4754 jmasson@masoncity.net | ENJOY ✌
Episode #177 | Season 7 Episode 10 - [PG] My wife and I answer our first email question (email questions to maritaltalkmonday@gmail.com), Monica shares her though pregnancy and we end with our NFL Picks for Week 4 | ENJOY ✌
Episode #176 | Season 7 Episode 9 - [R] With 2 weeks off I introduce 2 new podcast segments ‘Joke Bomb' & ‘Favorite Thing On The Road'. The back end of the episode I talk about my relationship with police including being pulled over recently and the recent murder of a local Algona, IA police officer Kevin Cram. (Also RIP Jaahnavi Kandula — is her name) | ENJOY ✌
Episode #175 | Season 7 Episode 8 - [PG-13] My wife talks about talking our daughter to dance, the almost dog attack on our golden retriever Marley, and her social media/ local community page controversy. We end with Monica's QOTD | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #174 | Season 7 Episode 7 - [R] Before The Stage (BTS) is where comedians/ performers talk right BEFORE taking the stage to perform | This episode was recorded Sept. 8th, 2023 | 30 minutes before a show at Mason City Brewing (Mason City, IA) | ENJOY ✌
Episode #173 | Season 7 Episode 6 - [PG-13] My wife is back we we talk about shows our kids watch that are annoying, favorite Disney Prince, and having a COVID baby. We end with Monica's QOTD | ENJOY ✌
Episode #172 | Season 7 Episode 5 - [CLEAN EPISODE] My boys are back on the pod sharing their first week of school | ENJOY ✌
Episode #171 | Season 7 Episode 4 - [CLEAN EPISODE] Our 3 year old daughter Kobe ambushes the podcast | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #169 | Season 7 Episode 3 - A new monthly series called Before The Stage (BTS) where comedians/ performers talk right BEFORE taking the stage to perform | This episode was recorded Aug 25, 2023 | 30 minutes before a show at Mason City Brewing (Mason City, IA) | ENJOY ✌
Episode #168 | Season 7 Episode 2 - The return of Marital Talk Monday my wife! Monica and I discussed celebrating 6 years of marriage, a recap of our previous anniversaries and end with Monica's QOTD | ENJOY ✌
Episode #167 | Season 7 Episode 1 - WE BACK in this episode I talk a little bit about my summer shows, back to school, and feeling depressed. Resources Crisis Text Line: Text and Online Chat The Crisis Text Line is a volunteer based service that provides 24/7 free support, with an online chat at crisistextline.org as well as a textable number at 741741 SAMHSA National Helpline SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides a free 24-hour service in English and Spanish for any mental health or substance abuse related needs. Text: 435748, Call: 1-800-662-4357 or TTY 1-800-487-4889 NAMI Helpline The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides a volunteer helpline answering questions and offering support for all Mental Illness topics. Text: 62640 or Call (800)950-6264 Mental Health Hotline is a free, 24-hour service established to provide resources for those seeking help and connect them with appropriate and local care. (866) 903-3787 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daypeacecomedy/message
EPISODE #167 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E35) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] For my season 6 finale I sit down separately with 3 fellow members of our Mason City Voices of Inclusion group | Angelina Perez (9:30), Megan Gapinski (24:45), & Le Anne Clausen de Montes (34:25) | This episode was recorded on location in Central Park Mason City (Mason City, IA) June 18th, 2023 | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #166 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E34) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] A new monthly series called Before The Stage (BTS) where comedians/ performers talk right BEFORE taking the stage to perform | This episode was recorded June 17th, 2023 30 minutes before a show at Teehee's Comedy Club (Des Moines, IA) | ENJOY ✌
Episode #165 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E32) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] No Marital Talk Monday in lieu of Juneteenth and Father's Fay being yesterday. Instead I chitchat with my boys for this BONUS episode | This episode was recorded June 16th, 2023 | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #164 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E32 | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] A new monthly series called Before The Stage (BTS) where comedians/ performers talk right BEFORE taking the stage to perform | This episode was recorded June 9th, 2023 30 minutes before a show at Mason City Brewing (Mason City, IA) | ENJOY ✌
Episode #163 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E31) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] On this Marital Talk Monday my wife and I discussed the recent controversy surrounding Target and their Pride collection, Monica's Lazy eye and end with Monica's QOTD | This episode was recorded June 2nd, 2023 | ENJOY ✌
Episode #162 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E30) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] Recapping recent shows | This episode was recorded June 8th, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ | ENJOY ✌
Episode #161 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E29) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] On this Marital Talk Monday my wife and I discussed our final thoughts of the conclusion to the show Ted Lasso | This episode was recorded June 2nd, 2023 | ENJOY ✌
Episode #160 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E28) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] On this Marital Talk Monday my wife and I are on vacation at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. We talk about being away from the kids, our favorite parts of AZ, and ends with Monica's QOTD | This episode was recorded May 21st, 2023 in Scottsdale, AZ | ENJOY ✌
Episode #159 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E27) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] Behind the scenes conversations w/ my sister when I was in Arizona | BONUS EPISODE | This episode was recorded May 19th, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #158 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E26) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] Discussing Apple TV show Ted Lasso currently in their supposedly final season. Thoughts on last weeks episode (Episode 10) and predictions on how the show will end. | This episode was recorded May 19th, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #157 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E25) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] A new series of comedians/ performers talking shop BEFORE taking the stage | This episode was recorded May 12th, 2023 30 minutes before a show at Mason City Brewing (Mason City, IA) | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #156 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E24) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] Solo episode updating you about my recent shows in Vegas, Kansas City, and more. | This episode was recorded May 15th, 2023 | ENJOY ✌
EPISODE #155 of The Day Peace Talk Podcast (S6 E23) | [[New Audio Equipment!!]] A new series of comedian talking shop BEFORE taking the stage | This episode was recorded May 5th, 2023 30 minutes before a show in Northwood, IA Worth Brewing Co. | ENJOY ✌
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