1000 w/ Ron Placone Podcast
1) The Hard Times Co-Founder Says Goodbye, Bill Conway - 110
Bill Conway is a comedian, writer, and co-founder of The Hard Times. The Hard Times is basically the Onion, but for punk rock. You’ve probably heard of the Hard Times, you’ve definitely seen one of th...Show More
2) "ADHD Is My Super Power" Betsy Cox - 109
Betsy Cox is a comedian, writer, and solo performer. Her Fringe show, “Broke B*tch Got Rich”, was among the most popular and talked about shows of the festival. At the award ceremony, she wore a cape ...Show More
3) Taking Back "Building Better Men" From the Bigots, Chris Smith - 108
Chris Smith is a writer and performer. From a small farm in rural California to the movie business in LA, he’s had successes, failures, and has dealt with crushing loss. His Fringe show, Mine For the ...Show More
4) Before Lady Gaga, Before Madonna, There Was Johanna Went - 107
Before Lady Gaga, before Madonna, there was Johanna Went. Johanna Went is a performance artist. She found her home in the LA punk scene of the 1970s after a run doing experimental theater. The Minutem...Show More
5) A Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder? Temujin Kensu Book, Joy Marie Mann - 106
I’ve known Joy Marie Mann awhile now. We’ve collaborated on a ton of shows. We met amidst the Bernie Movement in 2016, which seems like a different life at this point. In many ways it was. In the time...Show More
6) The 60s California Commune That's Still Standing, The Messenger - Jonathan Berman - 105
Jonathan Berman is producer, director, and academic. His documentaries include Calling All Earthlings, My Friend Paul, and Commune. Commune is coming up on its 20th Anniversary. It’s about a commune i...Show More
7) Blackout at a Wedding, Punk Shops to Fringe: Kerri Van Auken - 104
Kerri Van Auken is an actress, writer, and comedian. For a brief period of time, her, myself, and Joe Moran ran a show together at a punk shop in Pasadena. Then, the Pandemic happened. Kerri and I cro...Show More
8) Worldwide Fringe Warrior Now Stuck in the US! Jon Bennett - 103
Jon Bennett is a comedian and storyteller. He’s a Fringe warrior who does more festivals in a year than anyone I know. He’s hysterical, and he’s one of those guys on the circuit who you see and wonder...Show More
9) Jen Barnett (Expatsi) - 102
Are you from the US? Have you thought about moving abroad? Many Americans have as of recent. I know I sure have. Jen is the co-founder of Expatsi, an organization that helps Americans move abroad. Sev...Show More
10) Will Wood (Slouching Towards Branson) - 101
Will Wood is a musician, songwriter, and comedian. His show is part storytelling, part comedy, part music, and he can really wail on the piano. Will’s been open about his mental health and incorporate...Show More