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Man Up America

by Carl Kozlowski

Join co-hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and Ron Pearson each week as they take a humorous look at the top news stories affecting modern manhood — with the help of celebrity guests.

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  1. Dennis Prager, one of America’s most respected radio talk show hosts, joins Man Up!

    Dennis Prager, one of America’s most respected radio talk show hosts, joins Man Up!

  2. Fritz Coleman, the popular Los Angeles weatherman for KNBC, joins us this week!

    Fritz Coleman, weathercaster for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, joins Man Up this week! Did you know Fritz was a comedian and disc jockey who has written and performed two one-man theater acts, titled The Reception and It's Me! Dad!.

  3. Stephen Chbosky, novelist, screenwriter, and film director makes for one of our funniest shows!

    In what might be our funniest show yet, the guys welcome superstar author/filmmaker Stephen Chbosky, who wrote the biggest Young Adult bestseller of the 2000s, 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower," wrote and directed the movie of it, and now is the author of the new horror thriller novel "Imaginary...

  4. Ed Asner, the most honored, seven times, male performer in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards!

    The guys welcome legendary actor ED ASNER, whose 7 Emmys gives him more than any male actor in history! They also talk about how 80 percent of Millennials feel they're "not good enough," about how people nationwide are killing each other to get hold of Popeye's chicken sandwiches, how Kanye led...

  5. Liv Teixeira, Life Results Coach, teaches #ManUp a thing or two

    Our special guest this week is life results coach Liv Teixeira, and the guys discuss the funniest news of the week affecting men, including a judge allowing a teenager to sue the Washington Post for $250 million, how two beauties managed to flash their breasts on national TV at the World Series…

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  6. John Kasich, longtime congressman, Ohio governor teaches us ways to bring about change!

    The guys discuss the dangers of a new wave of robot soldiers being created by the US Army and whether this will finally subject us to robot overlords, plus they dare each other to take part in the scariest haunted house on the planet and pay tribute to the hero of the week: a man who adopted five...

  7. Jeff Allen tells how he went from atheist drug addict to Christian comedy superstar

    The guys welcome star comic Jeff Allen, who's become a superstar on the Christian comedy circuit through his appearances on "Thou Shalt Laugh" and "The Apostles of Comedy" tours and videos, as he shares his amazing journey from atheism and drug abuse to faith, while giving hilarious rants about...

  8. Alonzo Bodden: The "Last Comic Standing" champ on his Middle East tour, motorcycles and more!

    This week's guest is "Last Comic Standing" champion and standup comedy superstar Alonzo Bodden, whose latest special "Heavy Lightweight" is currently on Amazon Prime! And the guys have fun with a crazy week of news, telling you about a man who won $750,000 suing his ex-wife's lover and how you…

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  9. Art Laffer: the surprisingly funny, legendary Reagan economist schools the guys on economics

    Ron has a bucket list experience geeking out on economics with legendary economist Art Laffer, who created the two biggest tax cuts in American history under Presidents Reagan and Trump! He and the guys get schooled on everything about economics and the Laffer Curve, while Art expounds in really...

  10. Jeremy Cowart: the internationally renowned photographer shares his profound life wisdom

    Jeremy Cowart was named the "Most Influential Photographer on the Internet" by Huffington Post, Forbes and Yahoo in 2014. He's also an incredible creative philanthropist and the author of the terrific motivational book "I'm Possible: Jumping Into Fear and Discovering A Life of Purpose". He shares...

  11. Jamie Kennedy: the actor/comedian shares about his wild path to success and unique politics

    Man Up hosts celebrity guest Jamie Kennedy who reveals his wild path to success, the ups and downs of being politically independent in Hollywood. Coming at you humorously from the frontlines of the battle for free speech, this is one hour that satisfies!

  12. Peggy Grande: President Reagan's longtime assistant shares her amazing stories

    Ronald Reagan was one of America's most iconic presidents, and continued to fascinate people after his retirement. This episode Peggy Grande talks about her inside look at his life by serving as his personal assistant for a decade after the White House, and she tells the most interesting…

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  13. Southside Johnny: godfather of the "Jersey Sound" in rock might be our funniest guest yet!

    Perhaps our funniest interview ever, as Johnny - known as the grandfather of the "Jersey Sound," the reason Jon Bon Jovi became a singer, and a huge collaborator with Bruce Springsteen - cracked wise about his career, favorite stories and state of the music industry. The guys also talk about a...

  14. Michael Cavanaugh: the Tony-nominated star of "Movin' Out" tells amazing Billy Joel stories!

    Today's Guest is the Tony-nominated singer/actor/star of the Billy Joel musical "Movin' Out" Michael Cavanaugh! He shares the amazing story of his discovery in a Los Angeles piano bar, his crazy audition with Billy Joel himself on dueling pianos, and the rocket ride to Broadway fame, fortune and...

  15. Anthony Griffith: the Emmy-winning actor/comedian on how comedy saved him from tragedies

    Anthony Griffith has had an amazing career with an Emmy and six standup performances on The Tonight Show. He's also faced some major battles including Multiple sclerosis and the tragic death of his young daughter. He has come through it all with his wit intact and has a new book with his wife...

  16. Brad Stine: The New Yorker named him "God's Comic". Hear his heavenly story here!

    Brad Stine, dubbed “God’s Comic” by the New Yorker magazine, joined Man Up this week.

  17. Bob Zany : The new Don Rickles shares some hilarious insults and George Wallace does the news!

    This week's guest is a national headliner, frequent guest host, of the Jerry Lewis Telethon and the heir to Don Rickles, Bob Zany! George Wallace "The New Mr. Las Vegas" joined in on the fun.

  18. Tom Shadyac: Jim Carrey's main director shares his story of leaving Hollywood & Coming Back!

    This great episode is with legendary comedy director Tom Shadyac, who directed Jim Carrey ~ in his biggest hits Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Liar Liar and Bruce Almighty as well as Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor

  19. John Lloyd Young; the Tony-winning "Jersey Boys" star shares his wild ride playing Frankie Valli!

    The guys had a HUGE show this week, with Tony-winning actor John Lloyd Young, the star of the legendary Broadway show "Jersey Boys" as well as the movie of it with Clint Eastwood directing! They also ripped through a ton of news topics, discussing the trans Canadian woman who's sued 16 waxing…

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  20. Kevin Nealon: the "SNL" superstar on his amazing career and funny Dad stories

    Man Up talks all things standup comedy, family and SNL with very special guest Saturday Night Live legend Kevin Nealon who is also co-starring on the CBS sitcom "Man With A Plan."

  21. Mike Wilson: the comic "Man of 1000 Voices" blows the roof off with the funny

    This week, the guys play host to hilarious comedian and master impressionist MIKE WILSON, who does more than 1000 voices and is up for Entertainer of the Year on Princess Cruises! They also break down Harvard's punishment of students who join single-gender campus groups (that means you, frats and...

  22. Andrew Dice Clay: The Diceman Gets Real on Roseanne, PC insanity and Lady Gaga

    Andrew Dice Clay is one of the few comics to last three decades on his own highly controversial terms - and he's about to make headlines again on a national tour with the equally outrageous Roseanne. He talks with the guys about that sure-to-be-wild tour, as well as what it's taken to stay on top...

  23. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa: The "Riverdale" creator on the Archie universe and his shocking new play

    The guys welcome ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, the creator of Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - two of the most popular shows on the planet- to talk in a rare interview about those shows and his new play Good Boys at the Pasadena Playhouse! Along the way they talk about the Duke lacrosse...

  24. Tom Dreesen: The standup comedy legend on Sinatra, Letterman and his amazing life

    This week's a hot one, with the Ron and Carl discussing the robot takeover of the American workforce (and wondering if robots mean Carl will finally get some action?!), plus Justin Bieber's bizarre UFC Octagon challenge to Tom Cruise, and the Bonehead of the Week - the Human Ken Doll! Plus they...

  25. Tom Papa, plus Meryl Streep defends men, Harrison Ford plays Indy Jones at 78 and more!

    This week we riff on Meryl Streep taking the side of men and saying there's no such thing as toxic masculinity, discuss Harrison Ford's announcement that he's starting to shoot Indiana Jones 5 at age 78 and wonder how THAT’S gonna work out and how old is too old to be an action hero? Plus we…

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  26. The Babylon Bee satire site reveals the big secrets behind their success

    THE BABYLON BEE (www.babylonbee.com) is one of the funniest satire sites in America, taking aim at the left particularly but hitting just about everyone from a Christian yet undeniably hilarious point of view. Two of its three-member team, ETHAN NICOLLE and KYLE MANN reveal themselves as the...

  27. AJ Jacobs: the New York Times #1 humor author on his hilarious and meaningful new book

    This week, Antonio Delgado and Carl Kozlowski are joined again by guest host Kevin Corcoran for what might be our funniest interview yet! The guys talk about the release of serial pervert and former Congressman Anthony Weiner's release from prison (lock up your wives and daughters!), the bizarre...

  28. Pete Holmes: the HBO superstar comic on his new book "Comedy Sex God" and more!

    PETE HOLMES is a comic with a lot on his mind, including a spiritual quest to find a connection with the divine that has taken him on all sorts of interesting paths. He's also funny as hell, of course, and he sat in with host Carl Kozlowski and guest hosts Kevin Corcoran and Adam Gropman to…

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  29. Bob Eubanks: the legendary Newlywed Game/Rose Parade host on how he brought The Beatles to US!

    BOB EUBANKS made America laugh throughout the '70s and '80s as the host of the outrageous Newlywed Game and Card Sharks. He also co-hosted coverage of the Rose Parade before a worldwide audience of 50 million for 40 years. But his best-kept-secret- and best stories - come from the fact that he's...

  30. Tom Papa: Superstar comic talks about NPR's "Live From Here", his new book, comedy and more!

    Superstar stand up comic TOM PAPA - author of the #1 bestselling book Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas, host of the Food Network show Baked and head writer of the smash-hit radio show Live from Here - joins the guys, who also discuss the comedian who was elected president in the...

  31. Paul Rodriguez: the comedy legend explodes about Julian Assange and the state of comedy

    Paul Rodriguez is one of Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Standups of All Time. He also gave "Man Up" cohost Carl Kozlowski his award for winning the Laugh Factory's "America's Funniest Reporter" contest. Now they team up with "Man Up" hosts Antonio Delgado and Ron Pearson for a freewheeling and…

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  32. Adam Carolla talks about desperate stars over 40, the NXVIM sex scandal, and Lori Loughlin

    The guys, including new cohost comic Ron Pearson, team up for an incredible interview with Adam Carolla! Before talking with the TV, radio and podcasting legend, they also discuss the crazy lengths male stars over 40 go to stay studly, the loss of faith among some Americans, the NXVIM sex cult...

  33. Vinny Fasline: The Rising Star Comic talks about overcoming brain cancer and touring the world

    The guys welcome comic Vinny Fasline, who overcame brain cancer as a teen to become Dane Cook's worldwide tour opener en route to his own national headlining success! In this week's news, they talk about creepy Joe Biden and ask what CAN a man do these days in greeting women, as well as turning...

  34. Barry Katz: The Comedy Mega-Manager reveals the secrets to comedy stardom

    une into the Man Up Show each and every Saturday evening at 8pm where hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and their special guests take a funny stand in defense of modern manhood. From Family to lifestyle, fashion and news of the week, get the very latest issues regarding modern manhood. This...

  35. Rick Springfield shares his surprising politics, the real story behind "Jessie's Girl" and more

    Tune into the Man Up Show each and every Saturday evening at 8pm where hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and their special guests take a funny stand in defense of modern manhood. From Family to lifestyle, fashion and news of the week, get the very latest issues regarding modern manhood. This...

  36. Scott Adams: the creator of "Dilbert"on his book "Win Bigly" and the current American insanity

    The guys take on the mystery of what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did with a missing million dollars in campaign funds, the controversy over Drag Queen Story Hour for young kids, laugh at the rapper who had a half MILLION dollars in jewelry stolen while eating at a Cracker Barrel, and have a great...

  37. Danny Seraphine; the founding drummer of the band Chicago on his wild 50-year ride

    The guys take on the ridiculous onslaught of transgender athletes, show how you can build a vacation around staying on the set of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, praise Jon Stewart's congressional appearance to raise money for 9/11 first responders (and his praise of Trump's handling of the funds),...

  38. Brian Kiley: Conan O'Brien's head monologue writer on his hilarious career

    Antonio and Carl discuss the bizarre story of actor Jussie Smollet and his incredible deception, the stupidity of one sporting good store owner's protest against Nike's Colin Kaepernick ads, Barack Obama’s surprisingly heroic speech to young African-American men, and then interview comic Brian...

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Join co-hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and Ron Pearson each week as they take a humorous look at the top news stories affecting modern manhood — with the help of celebrity guests.

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Carl Kozlowski

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Join co-hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and Ron Pearson each week as they take a humorous look at the top news stories affecting modern manhood — with the help of celebrity guests.

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