Arts and Crass

Episodes

1. 22

   Stepdaddy Issues

   This podcast features the late great Bill Young and the very much alive Nick Piontek. Unless you're listening to it in the far future, in which case Nick is also dead. Everyone's dead. Spoiler: Everyone was dead all along. Â Brought to you by geekiana.com

   Dec 19, 2014

   1h 46m
2. 21

   Say You Want A Revolution

   Leah Mansfield came to the Casket Arts studio for a funny and serious chat. We also welcome local bilingual labor mediator James Wells! Leah takes time from her busy road schedule to mix it up with local Minnesota comedians, share comedy insights, and get us into a serious conversation about…

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   May 5, 2014
3. 20

   Topic Volleys: Version One

   This week we tried a new experiment. Instead of the usual focus group, I asked the question: Â what if comedians could have a conversation with each other's ideas through sets? So a few brave souls came to the Casket Arts Studio 314 for a special edition of Arts & Crass where we played a kind of...

   Apr 28, 2014

   55m
4. 19

   The Power of Positive Thinking

   Phil Kolas and David Harris join us for a night of classic Borscht Belt humor and magic.* This was a really fun episode as we get deep with two of Minneapolis' truly funny guys who also happen to be nice (being nice without being funny is basically the worst thing you could ever be, take it from...

   Mar 10, 2014

   1h 21m
5. 18

   Here I Stitch

   Spoiler: the twist ending was simply breaking the episode into two parts so we could include the complete Alvin Irby performance and interview. It's a good one, so get into it!

   Feb 25, 2014

   1h 08m
6. 17

   Paging Doctor Bro

   The Arts and Crass studio stage is seized this week by Alvin Irby, Kait Varkados, and Benjamin Hoffman. We get to laugh, get to know the limits of medical diagnostic terminology, and get to catch up with an old friend. Kait sets the appearances record for the show's short history, and Ben says...

   Feb 24, 2014

   55m
7. 16

   Sleeper

   In this episode we probe the comedic brains of two of Minnesota's hottest young standup comics. Robert Fones steps in for an absent friend and gives us a good show, after which we go deep on the subject of our youthful shames. Turner Barrowman Casey relates his terrifically awful roommate...

   Feb 20, 2014

   1h 27m
8. 15

   Woe Begone Boys

   In this stunning edition of Arts and Crass, Sid Oxborough and Justin Colucci drop by the Dancing Fork Studios for back to back joke-telling-and-a-chat. We get deep on comedy, impvov vs. standup, and the places performers come from. And Justin Colucci gets serious. Strap yourself in, this one is a...

   Jan 6, 2014

   1h 29m
9. 14

   Love Minus Zero No Limits

   Arts and Crass welcomes Xchel Hernandez and Carly McMenomen to the Casket Arts stage. We talk sexual Everests, passive aggression, behavior in the women's undergarment industry, and how to love what (or WHO) you're doing. It's good stuff, so get your house in order and enjoy today! This episode…

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   Dec 30, 2013

   1h 15m
10. 13

    Focus Group 2

    More Focus Group follies--group conversation among comedians. Friend of the show Matt Kohr returns, bringing with him Mike Linden and Laura Westley-Williams. We talk immigration, celebrity self-help, and lessons for pedestrians. Time for your Arts & Crass: Focus Group report! This episode's...

    Oct 15, 2013

    1h 30m
11. 12

    Focus Group 1

    The inaugural Focus Group findings podcast launches, with looser group conversation between comedians. Friend of the show John Conroy appears and he brought a posse including Phil, Alvin, Matt, Robert, Eric, Jamie, and Kate. It's a lively night as we tackle a range of topics from the mayor's…

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    Oct 2, 2013
12. 11

    Fathers & Sons

    This week Mike Lester & Robert Baril drop by the Arts and Crass studio for a dynamic point-counterpoint. We hear great stories from both of them including a rippin yarn about performing in a lock ward for the good men who gave so much for our country. Alex Wanna features as he and Jon go deep in...

    Sep 26, 2013
13. 10

    Straight Talk - Josh Florhaug

    Back to school with Josh, Trevor and ...uh...a drug addled horse! Getting back on a regular schedule, Arts & Crass Live returns with Josh Florhaug. We talk jokes and relationships, and the White Man's Burden I guess? Trevor Wade reminds the youth of America they don't need to say no to drugs…

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    Sep 19, 2013
14. 9

    CONvergence 2013

    We take Arts & Crass Live on the road. It’s the first time out of the Casket Arts Building, for the Great Geek Gathering that is CONvergence. Joining us fresh off his StandUp! Records album taping at the convention, Adam Quesnell! We also enjoy a great talk with Andy Erikson. This episode is...

    Jul 8, 2013
15. 8

    The Void Looks Back

    Long ago and far away, before what will be called “The Lost July,” Arts & Crass did a lovely podcast with three funny folks. And here it finally is! Linda Aarons drops by to audit her life and comedy for us, Andrew Cahak brightens the night with tales, and Matt Kohr and Jon seek enlightenment...

    Jun 17, 2013
16. 7

    Dreams Come True

    In this episode, John Conroy, Chris Knutson and Lainie Lenertz drop by the Dancingfork Studio to expose the soft nougat center beneath our hard candy exteriors. Also, jokes! But seriously folks, these three bring their funny hard to the paint and then run with the Q&A portion of the show. It’s...

    May 27, 2013
17. 6

    Family Values

    In this episode of Arts and Crass—performed on the eve of a new day in marriage equality in Minnesota—we once again get to know three terrific comedians. Kait Varkados returns, Kendra Corrie brightens our day, and Wayne Burfeind teaches us valuable lessons in maintaining a solid marriage....

    May 13, 2013
18. 5

    Invasive Species

    Well. All I have to say is expect the unexpected at Arts and Crass. First there’s great laughs. That’s a definite. But then there’s absolutely wonderful conversations with Earl Elliot and Patrick Bauer. AND, since Brian Gray mysteriously took ill, we’re blessed with a…visitation…from...

    Apr 29, 2013
19. 4

    Be Not Too Tame

    The good times keep rolling at Arts and Crass as Jon is joined by Maggie Faris, Joleen Lunzer, and Jenn Schaal. We get (quite!) personal with each comic as they explore the truth behind the jokes. And our sterling reputation for wordplay continues when Maggie presents us with the best word of…

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    Apr 15, 2013
20. 3

    Heritage Week

    It’s surprise old home week on Arts & Crass, as we discover that guests Will Spottedbear and Liz Donehue share South Dakota connections with Jon. Liz displays her wit and then she and Jon catch up on topics from hecklers who suffer post intrauterine explosive traumatic stress disorder to...

    Apr 8, 2013
21. 2

    Good Vibes

    Mandy Weecks and Corey Adam join the podcast for jokes and interrogation. We find new levels of intimacy with Mandy, and Corey and Jon solve/promote racism (perhaps not in that order). Our location again guest stars; last week’s sound problems are resolved; and we have a remixed theme song.Â...

    Apr 1, 2013
22. 1

    Premiere - Comedy Pretty

    Welcome to the Arts and Crass Live Comedy Podcast! Get to know Minnesota comedy through the people who live it. The premiere episode presents formidable performances from Amber Preston, Tiffany Norton, and Elizabeth Ess. Followed by conversations with Jon Stark. Special Guest appearance by Kait...

    Mar 25, 2013