'OWEN MONAHAN' - Make River North Funny Again

Owen Monahan is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! You can catch him at his open mic 'Comedy in River North' every Wednesday. Sign-up at 8:15, showtime at 9 💯In this episode, we discuss Owen's first open mic experience, the influence of legendary comedians (Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin, Norm Macdonald, etc.), the power of pasta water, the legacy of David Lynch, the hypnotic power of great art, the unpredictable nature of live performance, bringing comedians and filmmakers together again, video games (Kingdom Hearts, GTA: RP, Portal), and much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖____TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - What is a cat?2:27 - The psychology of cat ownership4:28 - Unconditional love of dogs vs. conditional love of cats6:11 - Philosophical analysis of cats and dogs7:45 - Studying philosophy & its regrets10:27 - Favorite philosophers & Diogenes the Cynic12:42 - Ancient trolls and historical legacies16:03 - Podcasting & how-to books19:21 - Free book finds & childhood series22:35 - Adapting books into movies25:06 - VHS tape collecting & nostalgia31:07 - GTA roleplaying & VR gaming39:10 - Kingdom Hearts discussion45:44 - Half-Life & Valve games never reaching "3"51:46 - GameCube memories & Spider-Man games57:54 - Marvel movies & the rise of Disney adults1:09:05 - The legacy of Tool & George R.R. Martin1:13:07 - Tarantino’s dialogue & film inspirations1:21:40 - Self-checkout vs. cashier debate1:24:25 - Pizza shop name ideas & Mexican chefs1:26:16 - Cooking talk: Steak, pasta, and secret tricks1:29:39 - Comedy beginnings: Childhood, influences, and stand-up origin1:32:27 - First open mic experiences and bombing stories1:36:38 - The dynamic nature of comedy and performing1:39:46 - David Lynch discussion: Films, influence, and artistic approach1:51:05 - The nature of art: Interpretation, meaning, and creativity1:57:06 - Hosting an open mic: Building a comedy community2:01:00 - The challenge of balancing comedy and filmmaking2:08:48 - The decline of classic comedy films and how to bring them back2:17:56 - Writing a screenplay: Budget, challenges, and future plans