PODCAST · comedy
Inquizative Minds
by Johnny Smith
Each week I sit down with someone with an interesting story to tell or an expert in thier specific field. Any and everything from conspiracies, to cryptozoology to U.F.O.'s to real crime...
Episodes
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Episode 104: Dad Talk with Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart is a Pittsburgh native and the owner of Chipped Ham Comedy. He produces and hosts a monthly show called Coffee n Comedy at Espresso A Mano in Lawrenceville. This fall, his company will be producing the Chipped Ham Comedy Jam, a jam packed live event at Spirit Hall. He's also been...
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Episode 103: Marcus Cox
Marcus Cox has performed at many venues in the East Coast, Midwest and South. Marcus has appeared in many Comedy Festivals in Cleveland, Grand Rapids, Memphis, St. Augustine and Baltimore. Marcus has won many competitions in the tri-state area and has appeared at comedy clubs such as: Pittsburgh...
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Episode 102: JoMarius Purse part 2
As a growing boy, with his laid back, nonchalant demeanor, JoMarius will surprise you with his comedic stylings. His goofy, clever and sometimes obscure wits has been featured on platforms such as Amazon, AllDef, Gamer and FourByThreeComedy as well as reaching viral acclaim on his personal...
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Episode 101: JoMarius Purse part 1
As a growing boy, with his laid back, nonchalant demeanor, JoMarius will surprise you with his comedic stylings. His goofy, clever and sometimes obscure wits has been featured on platforms such as Amazon, AllDef, Gamer and FourByThreeComedy as well as reaching viral acclaim on his personal...
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Episode 100: Sarah Hayes
This episode I sit down with Sarah Hayes (Wife, Mother, Author, Actress, Fitness Model, Photographer, Certified Holistic Nutritionist) to discuss her book, Invisible Monster. We talk about the pros and cons of self publishing, the crossover of her photography as well as branding with merchandise....
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Episode 99: Chris Scriva
Born to a blue-collar family in the Steel City, Chris’s earliest memories take place in his father’s repair shop. He’s a former altar boy, grandma’s boy, and oldest of 3 who was raised in mixture of Italian and Eastern European traditions. A natural non-conformist, Chris was drawn to fast cars,...
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Episode 98 Political Corruption with Mike Why and Zarah Livingston
This episode I sit down with community activist Mike Why and Green Party House of Representative candidate Zarah Livingston to discuss politics, corruption and scandal in western Pennsylvania. http://tinyurl.com/JoeGo2024
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Episode 97: Trevor Austin
Pittsburgh based standup comedian Trevor Austin joins us to talk all things comedy and his unlikely journey towards finding sobriety while staying in the nightlife scene.
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Episode 96: Club Sandwich
Club Sandwich a web series tv show starring Todd "Double D" Defazio, Big D & Tim Abretske. 3 Yinzers go on a quest to find Pittsburgh's best sandwiches #BIG BOYS BIG BITES BIGGER SANDWICHES!
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Episode 95: A Devil's Dozen with Ed Kelemen
Ed Kelemen is a retired Allegheny County Officer where he was one of the founders of the Bomb Squad. Nowadays he is an author, playwright, and columnist who spends an inordinate amount of time with the Pennsylvania Investigators of Paranormal Phenomena (P.I.P.P.) as both a technician and a...
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Episode 94: Michael Whatule
Michael Whatule is the best friend you wish you had in grade school. He would literally do anything to make you laugh. He may sing, do impressions, or even dance to dispense his unique nerdy perspective on pop culture, relationships, employment, and religious upbringing. His fun, witty, sometimes...
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Episode 93: Nate Booker
Nate Booker is a Veteran, a Father, and currently a General Manager at M@C Discount in the Pittsburgh Area. Through trials and tribulations, Nate has made it back to PA, and is just trying to get through and help people get through this thing we call Life.
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Episode 92: Ron Renwick
Ron is the Inventor/Owner of GOAT GRINDER and is a Pittsburgh Comedian who has been hosting Scarpaci's Comedy Open Mic for 10 Years.
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Episode 91: Mike Matthews
Mike Matthews is a pastor, disability rights advocate and stand-up comic. From pastoring churches, protesting in Washington DC for disability rights and doing comedy for 15 years, he has lived a remarkable life even though doctors said being born with cerebral palsy meant he would not do much...
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Episode 90: LocNoJoke
LocNoJoke is a Pittsburgh based comic who began his career in 2006. He has performed at many venues in and out of the city, with a raw style and some street stories he has been able to go from the stage to media. Starting his first podcast in 2020, he also placed 3rd in 2019's King of Spring...
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Episode 89: Paul Stamenga
Specializing in comedy, music, improv, voiceover, and audio/video editing, Paulie Stags is a modern day bard from Philadelphia. His stand-up leans into subjects like science, philosophy, and ancient history. With an unassuming irreverence and abundant use of misdirection, he follows false logic…
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Episode 88: Cory Brennan
Cory Brennan is a Restauranteur, Comedian, and Podcaster. His new restaurant concept Sokah opens up in March and you can listen to his podcast The Cory Brennan Show on YouTube and Spotify.
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Inquizative Minds Podcast: Episode 87 Alyssa Maurer
Alyssa Maurer is an interdisciplinary artist and performer residing in the Pittsburgh area. She co-runs the Linoleum Comedy showcase, has a cat, and guzzles a whole pack of glizzy’s faster than you can say Mississippi. Her hobbies include crossing streams with homeless people, impersonating Matt...
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Episode 86: Organized Chaos
This picture may look like a crazy group, but the knowledge, accomplishments and work ethic in this pic is going be hard to beat! Someone asked me recently if I ever recorded an episode without releasing it. I have not, but this is the closest episode. This episode was a whirlwind, full of laughs...
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Episode 85: Karl Prohaska
Karl Prohaska is a 56 year old Air Force Veteran, Chef, comedian, and painter. He grew up in Lower Burrell who came back home 3 years ago after 34 years away. He's been happily married for 20 years to a woman who is probably planning his murder. Help support the podcast and look good doing it!...
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Episode 84: Andreas O'Rourke
Andreas O'Rourke is a comedian and actor from Mobile Alabama. He started doing comedy in 2017 and has since performed at festivals, bars, firehalls, comedy clubs, backyards, street corners, competitions, and even a memorial (went terribly). In addition to stand up comedy Andreas occasionally acts...
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Episode 83: The BabyFace Assassin
This episode I got to sit down with the multitalented Jeff Fieldhouse as we discuss his stand up origins as well as his work with music. Jeff Fieldhouse is a Comedian, host of the Babyface Assassin podcast, & a hosts a monthly all arts show! He started comedy in high school & fell in love ever...
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Episode 82: The Easy Way To Stop Drinking
Friend of the podcast Jake Aretz returns to discuss his battle with alcohol abuse and how he has overcome it. This episode was recorded on his 1 year anniversary of sobriety, Congratulations Jake! Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/
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Episode 81: Caroline Hawthorne
This episode I sat down with Caroline Hawthorne to discuss her journey through comedy as well as many other things. Caroline Hawthorne is an up and coming actress, singer, and musical comedian from Los Angeles, CA. She aims to create witty, cynical, and honest comedy by women, for women. She...
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Episode 80: The Real Pink Panthers (Mysterious People Series) w/ Brittany
This episode I am once again rejoined by Brittany Alexis as we discuss The Real Pink Panthers. The Pink Panthers are an international jewel thief network responsible for a number of robberies and thefts described as some of the most audacious in the history of organized crime. The organization…
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Episode 79: Lisa Kipps Brown
This episode I sat down with Lisa Kipps-Brown, the marketing strategist behind the history-making NASCAR team racing to combat veteran suicide. Responsible for the first crowdfunded Xfinity Series car, first to pay for stem cell treatments for a veteran, first to let micro businesses be part of a...
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Episode 78 Author and Stand Up Comedian Wolfie
This episode I sat down with Wolfie to discuss his books, his time at The Comedy Store,, his time as Buzz Nutley and so much more. Wolfie has spent the last 14 months in his comedy cocoon creating an hour of outrageous stand-up material. His new release will be titled, Breaking Bald. Check it out...
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Episode 77: CEO of Profitable Shenanigans Tami-Girl Linnan
This episode I sit down with Tamara Linnan aka Tami-Girl. Tamara’s secret sauce behind the scenes has earned her the nickname “Ghost Management” Which means Tamara with her teams design, produce, seek out and serve any clients needs in a stealth like manner. “We may not see Tamara but we see the...
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Episode 76: Steel City Arts Foundation grantee Cavin Eggleston
Cavin Eggleston is an up-and-coming comic who combines personal stories with an absurdist twist. Originally from Wenatchee, Washington, his comedy has taken him to clubs, bars, breweries, and places with microphones all around the country and even as far as the World Series of Comedy Main Event....
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Episode 75: Izzy 4 Real
This episode I sat down with Izzy Rhue to talk about his stand up journey, teaching class and his new business ventures. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/
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Episode 74: Deric Brown
This episode I sit down with the hilarious Deric Brown. From his origins in Virginia to his new show "Time Machine Talk Show" at the Steel City Improv Theater. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/
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Episode 73: Savage Sabo
Justin Sabo joins me in studio to discuss his many travels through out the country's comedy scene. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/
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Episode 72: The Man, The Myth... The Tripp
New album, new books, same awesome dude! Tripp joins the podcast to discuss all his new ventures. His art is really starting to take off, due in part to TikTok. I ask him about the current goings on in Afghanistan, ghosts, cults, religion and more. Help support the podcast and look good doing it!...
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Episode 71: Crystals, Reiki, Oracle Cards & more with Nancy Wilkins
I sit down with former guest and friend of the podcast Nancy Wilkins. She brought in her crystals, did and Oracle Card reading , discussed paranormal investigations and more. Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/
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Episode 70: Roast War Championship 9/11
I'm joined in studio by Kelsey M and her opponent Mark Shimkits in Roast War Championship 9/11. I call Matt Light on the episode as well. Enter promo code: Johnny For $2 discount and to credit you for the sale Or Roast War Championship “9\11” EVENTBRITE.COM Roast War Championship “9\11” The Roast...
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Episode 69: The Biggest Dave
Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ DJ Biggie Falls aka Dave Stewart drops by the studio to discuss his hit show Real Pittsburgh Stories, life as a DJ and some paranormal experiences.
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Episode 68: Derek "Glazed Ham" Minto
Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ Derek Minto is a stand-up comedian currently residing on the top of a mountain in Pittsburgh, PA. Derek has been a featured comic for the WDVE comedy festival and voted best comic in the City Paper…
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Episode 67: Johnny Lee Dam
Help support the podcast and look good doing it! https://inquizative-minds-merch.myteespring.co/ Johnny Lee Dam has been performing comedy ever since he could utter a sentence. As the resident class clown, he quickly developed a knack for comedic timing, something his teachers soon came to…
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Episode 66: Nomad Aaron Douglas
Local Comedian, Podcaster, Jack of all trades, master of none, & "A Work in Progress" -Aaron Douglas
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Episode 65: Dr. Andre Samuel, Ph.D.
Dr. Andre Samuel, Ph.D. (Founder, President & CEO) The Citizen Science Lab www.thecitizensciencelab.org Andre Samuel, was raised in Washington, DC and graduated from the University of the District of Columbia with a degree in Biology. Following graduate study at the George Washington University…
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Episode 64: Fairly Innocuous with Brittany Alexis
Brittany and I try our hand on a new and interesting topic series Fairly Innocuous. This episode is supposed to be about the interesting history of diamonds, but we quickly went off the rails.
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Episode 63: Greenfield's Finest Mike Zydel
This episode I sit down with the host of Greenfield's Finest Podcast Mike Zydel. We touch on many topics including stand up comedy, bad bookers and his journey through sobriety.
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Episode 62: Paranormal Experiences with Nichole Purvis
This episode I welcome back Nichole Purvis. She brings all of her paranormal experiences, from growing up in Wyoming to camping in Japans suicide forest.
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Episode 61: String Theory of The Unexplained with John Ventre
My guest today is John Ventre. John Ventre is a retired Security and Public Affairs Executive and an author-actor. He was his company’s liaison to his local Congressman. John has made numerous televised appearances, including the Anderson Cooper show in 2012 and 33 episodes on 7 TV series…
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Bonus Murderous Sates of Mind
Check out Murderous States of Mind available on all streaming platforms.
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Episode 60: Musician Ty Danzuso
This episode I sit down with 25 year old musical artist/producer Ty Dansuzo, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His music ranges from laid back chill hop instrumentals to funky electronic synth filled tracks with poetic lyrics sprinkled throughout. He plays guitar, keyboards (synths), bass, and he's...
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Episode 59: Haunted Objects of Pennsylvania with Ed Kelemen & Nancy Wilkins
Author of the new book "Haunted Objects of Pennsylvania" Ed Kelemen joins me to discuss his investigation process. Nancy joins us and discusses her being "sensitive" and her work with crystals. ekelemen.com
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Episode 58: Monique Dupree Tha Original Gata Returns
This episode I sit down with professional wrestler, actress, model, artist, manager, muse and more... Monique Dupree. We discuss her new venture in Lingerie Fighting Championship, upcoming movie projects, convention appearances, how she adapted during quarantine and so much more. In her words...
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Episode 57: Nude Yu-Gi-Oh! Programming with Thomas Balaban
My guest this week is Thomas Balaban. Thomas is a person that defies social stigmas and loves talking about items that make others feel weird. As a person that struggles to fit in he ended up becoming a nudist, stand up comedian, (former) professional gamer, and a self taught software developer.…
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Episode 56: Funny, Fitness and Phantoms with Kelsey Moschetti
This episode I sit down with Kelsey Moschetti. Kelsey is a former collegiate track & field athlete turned fitness instructor. She is a budding stand up comedian and has some fascinating tales about her personal paranormal experiences.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each week I sit down with someone with an interesting story to tell or an expert in thier specific field. Any and everything from conspiracies, to cryptozoology to U.F.O.'s to real crime...
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Johnny Smith
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