Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo
Hosted by nationally touring comedian John Poveromo, Dystopia Tonight dares to ask the question: Is this too much? Are we hurtling through a dystopian nightmare, trapped in an endless, self-perpetuating whirlpool of clickbaity headlines, viral memes, and doomscroll-fueled chaos? A carnival of absurdity where every click feels like another nail in society’s coffin? Or is this the moment before we wake up, pull the plug, and rewrite the story — hoping someone remembered to hit record? Either way, welcome to Dystopia Tonight.
Episodes
This week on Dystopia Tonight, John Poveromo sits down with Bree Fram, an astronautical engineer, retired Space Force colonel, and current congressional candidate in Virginia. Bree opens up about her groundbreaking military career, becoming one of the highest-ranking openly transgender officers in U.S. military history, her work shaping the future of American space defense, and why she’s now taking her fight for progress from the P...
Actress Rachel Stubington, who plays Summer on the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, joins comedian John Poveromo on Dystopia Tonight for a candid and funny conversation about acting, Hollywood, and the strange road to landing a role on one of TV’s most talked-about shows. Rachel discusses how she landed the role of Summer on Shrinking, working within a cast that blends heartfelt drama with sharp comedy, and what it’s like joining a seri...
Zak Starkey joins Dystopia Tonight for a wide-ranging conversation about music, legacy, and life behind the drum kit. As one of the most respected drummers of his generation, Zak has carved out his own unmistakable voice while playing with bands like The Who and Oasis, building a career that honors rock history without being trapped by it. In this episode, Zak talks about growing up surrounded by music, finding his own rhythm in th...
Wrapped up the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival with my friends Erica Rhodes (Comedy Central, A Prairie Home Companion) and Seth Herzog (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central) — two distinct voices, one great conversation.
Filmmaker Amy Scott joins Dystopia Tonight for a thoughtful conversation about music, identity, and the emotional weight of being seen. Amy Scott is an acclaimed documentary director known for intimate, artist-focused films that explore creativity, vulnerability, and legacy. She directed Hal, the Sundance-premiered documentary about influential filmmaker Hal Ashby, and Sheryl, her revealing portrait of Grammy-winning musician Shery...
A thoughtful, hilarious breakdown of life onstage and off with @monroemartiniii from our hang at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
It’s not every day you talk to someone who’s lived a full music career as the lead guitarist for @10000maniacs and now helps guide the future of comedy as the manager and talent programmer for @ntlcomedycenter. Loved this convo with Jeff Erikson after we met at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
Some conversations just feel easy and electric. That was my chat with @miacomedy at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival.
Had a great conversation with Gary Hahn, VP & Chief Marketing Officer of the National Comedy Center, while I was at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Always amazing talking with the people who help keep the history and future of comedy alive.
Ron James is back on the podcast to plug his new special “The View From Here” which premiered Nov 28th at 7:30pm and can be live streamed here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ron-james-stand-up-special-livestream-the-view-from-here-tickets-1757744072839?aff=oddtdtcreator
Caught up with the always sharp and laid-back @eaglewittofficial at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. One of the most effortlessly funny people to talk to.
Author/Biographer and podcaster Paul Myers joins me to talk about his new book John Candy: A Life In Comedy!
It was an absolute blast meeting @caitlinistall at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. We immediately nerded out about individual styles of comedy, our audiences, and the weird alchemy of what makes comedy work. Full interview drops tomorrow on YouTube, Spotify and dystopiatonight.com
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Caught up with my buddy @adammamawala at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival to talk comedy, the festival, and relationships and his unique trajectory in the industry!
Jay Jurden is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his sharp wit, clever storytelling, and energetic stage presence. Originally from Mississippi, Jay’s comedy blends pop culture, identity, and personal experience with a hilarious, relatable edge. He’s been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker and Vulture.
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