'JAKE PITA' - The Deaf Comic Returns!

Jake Pita is Chicago's deaf comic! I'm happy to say that this is his second appearance on the show. Catch him live at his next comedy appearance! He would be happy to see you. 😁 In this episode, we discuss Pokemon's infamous epileptic seizure controversy, the struggle of getting closed captioning in the late 90s, experiencing the Russian opera, the cons of dressing as Waldo for Halloween, our latest public transit stories, Jake's giant bed-vibrating alarm clock, and much more! 🔥 As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖 _______ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Workshopping a theme song 0:19 - On originality in music and iconic intros 1:00 - Musical tastes and associations 2:04 - Adding random songs to playlists 3:07 - Disconnecting music from special moments 4:02 - Reflections on sitcoms and closed captioning 5:30 - Childhood ingenuity with tech and captions 7:29 - Accessibility in TV and life in the 90s 8:19 - Opera as a cultural experience 9:55 - Experiencing Russian opera as a college student 11:03 - Promoting "Professional Mindblower" merchandise 12:00 - Art for art's sake and personal interpretations 14:43 - Comedy in dark topics and social narratives 17:00 - Strobe lights, epilepsy, and humorous misadventures 19:30 - Accessibility features for the visually impaired 21:00 - Advocacy and inclusion in the workplace 25:21 - Halloween costume misadventures as Waldo 28:00 - Unique holiday traditions in different regions 31:03 - Doppelgängers and celebrity lookalikes 34:00 - Dating preferences and personal growth 37:18 - Reflecting on meaningful relationships and mentors 43:20 - Sharing surgical hardware as a keepsake 50:00 - T-shirt connections and shared fandoms 54:00 - First experiences with closed captioning 57:00 - Chicago as a backdrop in movies like "The Dark Knight" 1:02:00 - Funny CTA encounters and late-night adventures 1:05:10 - Demonstrating a vibrating alarm clock