He’s Not Shane Gillis’ Dad… But People Think He Is 😂

Send us Fan MailIs he Shane Gillis’ dad… or just a comedian who leaned into the joke? 😂In this episode of Who’s Even Listening ?, we sit down with Lon Kieffer — a traveling comedian who calls himself the “retired comic” on YouTube, but is still very much in the game.From the jump, Lon brings humor, perspective, and a completely different lens on what it means to pursue comedy later in life.We get into:The running joke about looking like Shane Gillis’ dadWhy he wears a Notre Dame hat (and why it’s actually a bit)How many shows he’s doing and what the road life looks likeWhether Patch Adams influenced his style of comedyWhat he does to get out of a creative rutHis mindset on humor, wellness, and staying sharpThis episode blends comedy, life experience, and real perspective on navigating a space that’s constantly evolving — especially as an older comic working alongside younger crowds.If you’ve ever wondered how humor changes over time… or how to stay in the game no matter your stage in life… this one hits.Guest: Lon Kieffer Series: Who’s Even Listening ? Season 2, Episode 38 (Episode 63 Overall) Mental MedicineDrop your thoughts in the comments: What was your favorite moment from Lon? Do you think comedy changes with age? And what guest should we bring on next?Lon's Retired Comic Youtube Link:https://www.youtube.com/@RetiredComic #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #ShaneGillis #PodcastClips #MentalMedicineELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚00:00 - Highlights00:29 - Opening remarks, Notre Dame story11:55 - Question 1 - About how many shows do you have a year?18:29 - Question 2 - Did the movie Patch Adams have any influence on your comedy?41:11 - Question 3 - What do you do to help yourself out of a rut?49:57 - Question 4 - If you could leave the audience with one mindset about humor and wellness, what would it be?51:36 - Closing remarks Support the show