'CAM HONEYAGER' - Do The Dew

Cam Honeyager is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois. 💯 In this Mountain Dew-fueled episode, we discuss the golden age of Dane Cook, how the random connections you make along the way lead to life-changing circumstances, who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of comedy, what would happen if dogs had opposable thumbs, how Hollywood exploits their "paid" studio audiences, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 __ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Giant dogs and pet ownership realities 2:06 - The Mystery of YouTube rules 4:42 - Ads, sponsorships, and streaming culture 7:05 - Midwest drinking and energy drinks 13:18 - Midwest life, water issues, and poison food 20:24 - Sugar, insulin, and the need for unity 22:28 - Meta humor, memes, and comedy online 26:00 - Comedy community and growth through mics 30:00 - Travel, connections, and artistic inspiration 36:05 - Flow state, presence, and improv 41:05 - Comedy, magic, and performance energy 46:41 - David Lynch, art, and interpretation 50:09 - Dane Cook, early comedy, and Judd Apatow 54:41 - Parody films and the fall of dramedy 59:05 - Communication struggles and self-awareness 1:02:56 - Ralphie May, comic growth, and George Carlin 1:07:22 - Comedy legends and fake Mt. Rushmore 1:12:26 - Monkeys, thumbs, and animal cruelty 1:17:00 - Free Chicago attractions and food shame 1:23:02 - Family contact and codependency in adulthood 1:30:02 - Gray parenting areas and creative neglect 1:36:03 - Networking in comedy and career pivots 1:44:00 - P8nd3mic impact and rebuilding in Grand Rapids 1:48:03 - Bowling alleys, weird gigs, and niche skills 1:54:00 - Podcasting reps 2:01:00 - Wild sponsor ideas 2:06:17 - Breaking Bad, filming costs, and small-town America 2:10:16 - LA’s studio system and paid audience scams 2:14:02 - Tipping culture and restaurant exploitation 2:16:14 - Money, technology, and microplastic chaos 2:21:27 - Weather monetization, fake forecasts, and buzzwords 2:28:52 - Carnivals, roller coasters, and blue-collar amusement 2:34:02 - Final thoughts, socials, and “Do the Dew”