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Flint-based creator Ruse's personal podcast of semi-professional ponderance and potent potential

Ruse


    • Jun 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 55m AVG DURATION
    • 163 EPISODES


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    'MARCUS SHAKES' - Talking to Strangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 126:45


    Marcus Shakes is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois

    'RACHEL MARSH' - Don't Be Funny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 143:28


    Rachel Marsh is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! Do yourself a favor and stop by her open mic at the Store on Saturdays (4 PM) and try out some new material

    'TIM PEREZ' - Guerrilla Taco Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 223:35


    Tim Perez is a comedian and hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He's also the mastermind behind Guerilla Taco Party, a DIY HQ for the rawest performers Chicago has to offer

    'LEVI STRESS' - The Brink of Insanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 130:29


    Levi Stress is a hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He is part of multiple groups, one of which being the ever-so lyrical SANDS OF THE HOUR. Not only this, but his solo project, 'Brink of Insanity', is available on all streaming services now!

    'MARCOS CIRINO' - The Snowball Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 88:23


    Marcos Cirino is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, IL! Catch latest show, 'Wow, You're Actually Funny!' monthly at Surge Billiards.

    'DONOVAN STRONG-O'DONNELL' - The Making of 'BE FUNNY'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 148:54


    Donovan Strong-O'Donnell is a comedian & filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! His latest film, 'Be Funny', is coming soon to a film festival near you

    'DANA NORRIS' - An Act of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 124:53


    Dana Norris is a comedian, musical theater writer, and showrunner working in Chicago, Illinois! Her latest creation, 'Act of Faith', can be seen on Tubi, Prime Video, Roku, & more

    'AARON CHASE' - Success Isn't Pretty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 111:04


    Aaron Chase is a comedian & podcaster working in Chicago, IL! His podcast, 'Join The Journey', focuses on allowing the viewer to be a part of the come-up

    'JIM BALDERSTON' - Premature Pride Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 151:39


    Jim Balderston is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, 'Comedy You Deserve', twice a month at the Den Theatre!

    'TIM BRENNAN' - When Anomalies Collide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 173:49


    Tim Brennan is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his latest production, 'Laugh It Off', at the Other Side Sober Bar in Crystal Lake, IL, once a month!

    'MARK KRIKORIAN' - Your Time Will Come

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 127:50


    Mark Krikorian is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois!

    'DIMITRI VENICE' - Rediscovering Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 188:23


    Dimitri Venice is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois!

    'ALEX PEREZ' - Make Bad Movies Good Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 173:36


    Alex Perez is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! He is one of the founding fathers of Kino Crew Productions, the masterminds who orchestrated the iconic 'Gobblehead' series! Their upcoming film 'LOADS', is in production now.

    'MILO MACK' - It'll Build You or Break You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 205:10


    Milo Mack is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! He is the co-producer of 'Comedy in River North', an open mic taking place at 9PM on Wednesday's at Miki's Park!

    'ALEX ROUMBOS' - Commit to the Bit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 161:42


    Alex Roumbos is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! Have him come through and help produce your upcoming event! He's a helping hand and a forward-thinker. We could use some more of those in this world.

    'NEEKY DARKO' - Cancel Culture is Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 233:38


    Neeky Darko is a hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. Join us for 4 hours of madness on the latest installment of Ruse Radio

    'LAZ PATILLO' - Building a Community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 162:09


    Laz Patillo is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois. He is the founder of Deep End, a force bringing you comedy, film, music, & live events! The main focus is to provide a platform for genuine talent and to build a community in the process

    'WILEY JAY' - Fighting Parkinson's With Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 108:54


    Wiley Jay is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 9 years ago and life has never been the same since. He's made it a mission to spread awareness for the disease so that we can further the research in the field and improve the livelihoods of those diagnosed with it. It's an inspirational story if I've ever heard one.

    'CLAIRE PARLETTE' - Just Have Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 94:46


    Claire Parlette is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces FOUR shows! Those shows would be: WIGS, Comedy and Caviar, Late Night at the Lodge, & Hecklers Happy Hour

    'KAT DIAZ' - Life is Improv

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 68:30


    Kat Diaz is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces Buena Onda, a Latina-run standup comedy show where all good vibes are welcome

    'MERCADO GOODS' - Consensual Eavesdropping

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 83:02


    Gerardo Mercado is the founder of Mercado Goods, a clothing brand focused on the spirit of authenticity

    'JAMES NAJJAR' - Skibidi Brain Rot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 67:48


    James Najjar is a comedian, producer, & social media personality in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his apartment comedy show, 'Cozy Corner Comedy', once a month in Andersonville!

    'ELIZA BENT' - It Was Better When It Was Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 44:44


    Eliza Bent is a comedian, entertainer, & educator in Chicago, IL! ♥ She is weird in the best of ways and knows exactly how to utilize it in her art. That's why we love her. Catch her latest masterpiece, 'Penguin In Your Ear', LIVE and witness brilliance.

    'KELLY MCG' - Now is Eternity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 103:53


    Kelly McG is a comedian, producer, & podcaster in Chicago, IL! She produces the high-end comedy show, 'Comedy & Caviar', where class meets crass. Catch it LIVE once a month at Le Bouchon! She also hosts 'Coming Up Comic', a podcast designed to tell the stories of Chicago's up and coming comedy talents! This woman makes it a mission to elevate the community and she's beyond effective in doing so. She's a blessing in disguise.

    'HAROLD PATRICK' - Funny Triumphs Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 159:03


    Harold Patrick is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois! He's a producer of Power Hour (voted best open mic of 2024! Fridays at 7:30 PM!) & Cozy Corner Comedy. He's a real one. Pop out and find out.

    'BRIAN MIKLAS' - Music, Skating, & Open Mics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 161:10


    'CHASE RICHARD' - Dumb is the New Smart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 119:49


    Chase Richard is a comedian in the Chicago area! He's a true Xbox professional and is currently offering an open challenge to anyone wanting to test his skills on 2K.

    'MIKE DWYER' - Becoming Your Own Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 119:37


    Mike Dwyer is a comedian in the Chicago area! He has a natural, extremely genuine personality that makes him perfect for a self-expressive medium like comedy. The 'human element' is strong with this one.

    'DREW GRAF' - Sports Betting, Bullfighting, & Professional Wrestling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 71:26


    'RON BLOOM' - Comedy & Hip-Hop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 159:48


    Ron Bloom is a comedian/producer in the Chicago area! Sometimes in life, you meet people who are an immediate inspiration and Ron is one of them. He has a genuine love for the artform of comedy and makes it a mission to support his colleagues. The man is a class act. Make sure to check out one of his shows ASAP! You'll have yourself a great night ♥ In this episode, we discuss Ron's origins as a producer of comedy shows, how to assemble a proper comedy lineup, how comedy and hip-hop are very much the same, what rap song we would show to the aliens when they finally visit, what it was like for Ron living in Italy for three years, the camaraderie of Chicago's comedy community, and much more!

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