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The Lubyanka Criminal Group is another name for Russia's version of the CIA. They are known as the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB). Today on World on Drugs I'm going to talk about how the FSB was responsible for directing two civil wars and putting Vladimir Putin in a position of power. Beyond war and contract killings, we'll also cover how they decided to poison their enemies who tried to stop them or spoke out against them. The FSB still carries plenty of power today and will continue to do so as long as Vladimir Putin holds the Presidency of Russia. GUEST FRANK CASTILLO @frankcastillo Frank Castillo grew up in San Jose, CA. When he moved to LA, he worked his way up at the iconic Los Angeles venue The Comedy Store and was passed as a Paid Regular. Frank became a staple of The Comedy Store Roast Battles, and in January of 2017, Frank became the Champion of Roast Battle II on Comedy Central. Frank can be seen in the Showtime documentary The Comedy Store, in Mike Binder's upcoming feature Halfway To Amarillo, and most recently released his first album Lupe with Comedy Dynamics. He has two podcasts Buddies and Peak'd supported by Puffco, Punch extracts and Alienlabs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8tJzsFEq8M –BBC news story on his poisoning. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/01/28/with-his-dying-words-poisoned-spy-alexander-litvinenko-named-putin-as-his-killer/ https://www.amazon.com/Blowing-Russia-Vladimir-Putins-Fake/dp/1783341556/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F5T6PBJBTQTI&keywords=blowing+up+russia&qid=1652826522&sprefix=blowing+up+russia%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1 Link to book on amazon.com
This week we're joined by comedian, podcaster and Roast Battle II champ Frank Castillo. He tells us about his mom smoking weed with Snoop Dog and how fun Latnx moms can be fun. We talk a lot about what Temecula is like and a bar that has something called "Hard R Wednesday" (for real) He tells some some stories about starting out doing shows in Pechanga in front of thousands of people when he didn't know what he was doing. Its a super fun episode. Check out Frank's podcast "Buddies" and follow him on IG @frankcastillo to keep up with everything he's doing.
Greg Roque is a screenwriter and accomplished stand-up comedian residing in the Los Angeles area. He’s been featured on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle II and is the 2017 winner of the Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Contest at Flapper’s Comedy Club as well as a finalist in The US Comedy Contest.
Comedian J.P. Mcdade is looking to fill his days and nights with comedy. He talks to Will about growing up in Connecticut, stand up comedy, impressions, roast battles, appearing on Roast Battle II on Comedy Central, and writing for other comics on Comedy Central Roasts. J.P. on Twitter: @jp_mcdade http://www.mcdadebaby.com/ Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey Will's Band : https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases The podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster
Bob Wheeler chats to Frank Castillo at his home away from home, The World Famous Comedy Store, to talk about all things money, life and comedy. Frank is a comedian, former co-producer and Roaster for Roast Battle and was the winner of Comedy Central’s, Roast Battle II, War of the Words. You can find Frank performing at various venues across the USA. Frank shares his appreciation of domestic teamwork. By having open and real conversations about money, he and his wife are able to work more effectively in living life to the fullest, in contrast to what he experienced as a child. @frankccomedy @frankcastillo
We've got comedian Frank Castillo on the show today! Frank's a pretty new comedian on the scene, but he's very funny and headliners already recognize that and take him out on the road. He also won Roast Battle II and co-hosts the "Verbal Violence" podcast. Despite that, he's still a guy working the door at the Comedy Store and trying to become a paid regular, all while writing and performing and getting better. Listen to what it's like getting started in comedy and what the daily grind is like for someone at his level. Episode sponsored by VapeXhale.com! Please take 5 seconds to rate or review the podcast on itunes and if you like it subscribe! Thanks for listening! LINKS Frank Castillo: TWITTER: @FrankCComedy INSTAGRAM: @FrankCastillo Felipe Esparza: FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/FelipeEsparzaFanPage TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian www.felipesworld.com Rodrigo Torres: TWITTER: @RodrigoTorresJr INSTAGRAM: @RodrigoTorresJr TUMBLR: RodrigoTorresJr.Tumblr.com Lesa Esparza (Producer, editor, "What's Up Fool?" podcast) TWITTER: @WhatsUpFoolPod Voodoo Glowskulls (they do our theme song) www.VoodooGlowskulls.com
Pat Barker is one of the most integral parts of Roast Battle: he was featured on Roast Battle II, a regular contributor to the Roast Report, and one of the best the Belly Room has to offer in terms of pure consistency. This week, he sits in the studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to discuss preparing to be a new father, how he turned his Roast Battle performances into a staff writing job for HBO, and the burgeoning New York/Los Angeles rivalry. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy FEATURED BATTLES Pat Barker vs. Jay Light @DietJay Pat Barker vs. Doug Fager @DougFager
Pat Barker is one of the most integral parts of Roast Battle: he was featured on Roast Battle II, a regular contributor to the Roast Report, and one of the best the Belly Room has to offer in terms of pure consistency. This week, he sits in the studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to discuss preparing to be a new father, how he turned his Roast Battle performances into a staff writing job for HBO, and the burgeoning New York/Los Angeles rivalry. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy FEATURED BATTLES Pat Barker vs. Jay Light @DietJay Pat Barker vs. Doug Fager @DougFager
Alex Hooper, a Belly Room regular and one of the finalists on Roast Battle II, returns solo to the Comedy Store's basement studio on this electrifying episode. The most eccentric, unpredictable battler in the Los Angeles stable talks to Moses, Coach, and Frank about battling for the club championship belt in New York City, how his strategy in the ring has evolved over time, and how his comedy finally embraced his "weirdo" lifestyle. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Alex Hooper @HooperHairPuff FEATURED BATTLES Alex Hooper vs. Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy Alex Hooper vs. Jay Light @DietJay
Alex Hooper, a Belly Room regular and one of the finalists on Roast Battle II, returns solo to the Comedy Store's basement studio on this electrifying episode. The most eccentric, unpredictable battler in the Los Angeles stable talks to Moses, Coach, and Frank about battling for the club championship belt in New York City, how his strategy in the ring has evolved over time, and how his comedy finally embraced his "weirdo" lifestyle. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Alex Hooper @HooperHairPuff FEATURED BATTLES Alex Hooper vs. Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy Alex Hooper vs. Jay Light @DietJay
Our lil' sidekick is all grown up: Frank Castillo is the official Roast Battle II champion. On this very special episode, Frank joins Moses and Coach in the studio to talk about how he fought his way to the top in season 2, whether or not there's a home court advantage, and what his win means for his comedy and for Roast Battle at large. FEATURED BATTLES Andy Haynes @imandyhaynes vs. Rob O'Reilly @roboreilly Kevin McNamara @TheKmacOfficial vs. Darran Davis @kingdcity Kelsey Cook @KelseyCook vs. Dave Williamson @DaveWComedy Logan Guntzelman @adirtyguntz vs. Rachel Mac @yourrachelmac
Our lil' sidekick is all grown up: Frank Castillo is the official Roast Battle II champion. On this very special episode, Frank joins Moses and Coach in the studio to talk about how he fought his way to the top in season 2, whether or not there's a home court advantage, and what his win means for his comedy and for Roast Battle at large. FEATURED BATTLES Andy Haynes @imandyhaynes vs. Rob O'Reilly @roboreilly Kevin McNamara @TheKmacOfficial vs. Darran Davis @kingdcity Kelsey Cook @KelseyCook vs. Dave Williamson @DaveWComedy Logan Guntzelman @adirtyguntz vs. Rachel Mac @yourrachelmac