The Mary Houlihan Show

Greg Roque joins Mary Houlihan to discuss roast comedy, disability representation, and left-wing politics. They cover the Kevin Hart roast, accessibility barriers in comedy venues, how Latinos joining ICE mirrors Irish immigrants joining the police force, and how Greg's love of books led him to radical politics.Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer00:00:42 Intro00:01:26 Irish and Mexican Identity: Becoming White Through Policing00:02:45 ICE Raids and Latino Agents Deporting Latinos00:08:11 Roast Comedy, Kevin Hart, and the Culture War00:11:59 Dark Woke Comedy and Edgy vs. Sanctimonious00:14:00 Wheelchair as a Throne of American Conquest00:15:02 Accessibility, ADA Loopholes, and Performing in LA00:22:00 LA vs. New York Comedy Scenes00:31:00 Alt Scene, TV Casting, and Comedy Diversity00:37:05 Catholicism, Judaism, and Palestine00:39:00 Howard Zinn, Chomsky, and Getting Politicized00:41:00 Battalion of Saint Patrick and Irish-Mexico Solidarity00:42:59 OutroFollow Greg: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gregroqueislame/ Website - http://gregroque.com/Follow Mary:YouTube - youtube.com/maryhoulihan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christian Polanco (The Cooligans podcast) talks the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sportswashing, and how teams getting punished (or not punished) for their government's behavior. We discuss the growth of American soccer, equal pay in the women's game, FIFA's treatment of Russia and Iran, the Maccabi Tel Aviv riots in Amsterdam, efforts to ban Israel from FIFA, and how fan-owned clubs in Germany approach inclusivity and identity.Support the show as a free or paid subscriber at https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan.Timestamps:00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:43 Intro 00:01:05 World Cup 2026 and What Brought Him to LA 00:02:27 How The Hooligans Podcast Started 00:04:00 American Soccer's Growth Since 1994 00:06:41 Playing Soccer at 29 and the $1M Tournament 00:07:17 Interviewing David Beckham and US Women's Players 00:11:20 Equal Pay Fight: US Women's National Team 00:15:00 Athlete Activism and Press Conference Culture 00:22:00 Maccabi Tel Aviv Riots in Amsterdam 00:26:20 Ireland's "Show Israel the Red Card" Campaign 00:57:00 Fan-Owned Clubs, Germany's 50+1 Rule, and FC St. Pauli 01:01:00 Sports Teams, Dodgers, and Compromised Values 01:06:22 OutroFollow Christian: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christian_polanco/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christianpolanco/ X - https://x.com/chrispolanco?lang=enFollow Mary:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maryhoulie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ron Placone talks the forgotten left-wing history of Italian Americans, and why immigrant diaspora groups in the U.S. should reclaim their radical history, whether your family's been here for ten years or two-hundred years.If you're liking the show, please consider supporting at patreon.com/maryhoulihan as a paid or free member.Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer00:00:36 Intro00:01:00 Anti-Fascist Pasta Night: The Show Explained00:02:00 Mussolini, Pasta, and RFK Jr. Parallels00:06:10 Italian American Left-Wing History00:08:00 Open Letter to Italian American Organizations00:11:00 Columbus Day Myths and the Lynching Lie00:11:50 Israel Day Parade and Palestine00:16:00 Union Organizing Against Weapons Shipments00:19:00 Left vs. Right: Finding Common Ground00:35:00 RFK Jr.: Raccoons, Lawsuits, and Grifting00:40:09 OutroFollow Ron: Website - https://www.ronplacone.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ronplacone/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RonPlaconeComedy/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/RonPlaconeFollow Mary:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maryhoulihan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rod Benson talks about his varied career as a professional basketball player, fine artist, muralist, and writer. Rod has painted 84 Luigi murals across LA, including one outside our podcast studio. Rod and Mary speak freely about LA fire theories, frustrations with mainstream media, celebrity silence, abolishing NDA's, and why speaking out is an act of resistance.Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer00:00:38 Intro00:01:52 From Yahoo Blogger to SF Gate Columnist00:02:27 Why Rod Left Mainstream Journalism00:04:13 Painting Luigi Murals Across LA00:08:00 Celebrity Silence00:14:30 LA Fires, Displacement, and Corruption in Local Government00:22:00 Famous People, Palestine, and Speaking Out00:30:00 The NDA Problem in Sports and Hollywood00:39:10 Harvey Weinstein and the Pressure on Women to Stay Silent00:43:07 Why Rod Left the Hollywood Hustle00:45:19 OutroFollow Rod: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zsorryon/?hl=enFollow Mary: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/maryhoulihanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie Loftus talks her journey as a gonzo-style journalist turned podcast maker, covering her deep-dive series on Mensa, Lolita, viral fame, and hot dogs. They share the challenges of building a career while corporate media consolidates.Timestamps:00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:41 Intro 00:01:07 Journalism-as-Podcast and the Mensa Project 00:06:24 Mensa, IQ Tests, and Right-Wing Overlap 00:11:14 16th Minute Podcast and Viral Fame's Dark Side 00:17:50 The "Leech Period" and Early Career Content 00:20:02 Lolita Podcast and Nuance Online 00:23:46 Creative Time, Deep Dives, and Algorithm Pressure 00:26:33 Raw Dog: The Hot Dog Eating Book 00:33:46 Independent Filmmaking and Ownership 00:37:17 Warner Bros Mergers and Content Disappearing 00:44:28 Mensa's Main Lesson: Anyone Can Be Hateful 00:45:21 OutroFollow Jamie: Website - https://www.jamieloftus.xyz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstar/?hl=en X - https://x.com/jamieloftusHELP?lang=en Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jamieloftus8Follow Mary: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maryhoulihanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lexi Plata, a 63-year-old trans Ecuadorian-American comedian from Queens, joins Mary Houlihan for a wide-ranging conversation covering her life story, trans identity, and growing up in pre-gentrified New York City. They discuss the anti-trans media narrative, working for the Gambino family as a teenager, Lexi's complicated relationship with Catholicism, immigration, ICE, and why she has checked out of politics entirely.Timestamps:00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:44 Intro 00:01:02 Trans People Under Attack and Media Representation 00:04:29 TikTok, Trans Visibility, and Censorship 00:09:26 Trans Sports and Identity from Age Five 00:10:33 Catholic School, Altar Boy, and the Gambinos 00:15:42 Mom's Reaction and Coming Out Later in Life 00:17:53 Immigration, Spanish in Schools, and Full Circle 00:20:16 Immigrants and the "Taking Our Jobs" Myth 00:21:58 Running Errands for the Mob at 16 00:27:05 Both Sides of Politics and Checking Out 00:51:23 Religion, God, and Historical Christ 00:57:54 OutroFollow Lexi: www.instagram.com/lexicomic60/Follow Mary: YouTube - www.youtube.com/maryhoulihanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieYouTube SEO Tags:Lexi Plata, trans comedian, trans woman comedian, Ecuadorian American comedian, trans identity podcast, coming out later in life, trans representation media, Catholic school trans, immigration ICE, New York Queens comedian, Mary Houlihan Show, LGBTQ comedy podcast, trans over 60, funny trans womanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maebe Pudlo, candidate for California State Senate District 26, joins Mary Houlihan to discuss their political journey from challenging Adam Schiff to running for state senate. They cover the Palestine ceasefire resolution Maebe passed on the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council, trans representation in government, ICE raids in LA, and their platform on housing, policing, and how to fund it all.Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:41 Intro 00:00:59 Running for Office in Drag 00:02:27 California State Senate District 26 00:02:58 Ceasefire Resolution and Jewish Identity 00:08:20 Challenging Adam Schiff for Congress 00:12:00 Trans Visibility in Government 00:14:27 Anti-LGBTQ Legislation and Running Anyway 00:20:16 LAPD Budget and Police Reform 00:21:10 ICE Raids: Eyewitness Account in LA 00:27:05 Advice for People Running for Office 00:29:58 Housing, Wealth Tax, and Funding the Platform 00:33:47 OutroFollow Maebe: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maebeagirl/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maebeagirl/Follow Mary: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/maryhoulihanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amber Flannery Field is a tour guide, video essayist, community organizer, and big on TikTok. We talk doing comedy in New York in the 2010's, what trans activists can learn from previous civil rights movements, and why you should come out of the closet already.Subscribe to The Mary Houlihan Show on YouTube for more videos, including my Cuba travel vlog: https://www.youtube.com/maryhoulihanFollow Amber Flannery Field on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasComic. She has an upcoming video about Contrapoints that isn't really about Contrapoints.If you'd like to support the show, sign up at Patreon as either a free or paid member: https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike Recine is a stand-up comedian, husband, father, and former garbage man. We talk the cultural divide in comedy, comedians who are edgy on stage but sweet in real life, and Mike's plan to reboot Cumtown.This podcast is available on YouTube! Watch videos, including my Cuba travel vlog, at https://www.youtube.com/@maryhoulieFollow Mike Recine and see when he's coming to your town at https://www.instagram.com/mikerecinecomedy/If you'd like to support the show, sign up at Patreon as either a free or paid member: https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chuck Park is running for Congress in NY-6. He talks divesting from Israel, why Queens doesn't need a casino, and why we have such a problem of people in power being silent on these obvious issues. We might as well just be honest and see how it lands.This podcast is available on YouTube! Watch videos, including my Cuba travel vlog, at https://www.youtube.com/@maryhoulieLearn more about Chuck Park at https://chuckforqueens.com/If you'd like to support the show, sign up at Patreon as either a free or paid member: https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rae Huang is the progressive candidate for Los Angeles mayor. Rae is a single mother, community organizer, and pastor. She breaks down her platform across four areas: social housing, a people-centered local economy, green infrastructure, and public safety reform. We also discuss ICE raids and their impact on LA's immigrant communities, police accountability, and why Rae refuses corporate donations.Timestamps:00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:38 Intro 00:00:57 Who Is Rae Huang and Why She's Running 00:01:54 Platform Overview: Four Pillars 00:04:06 Public Bank and Local Economy 00:05:00 Free and Fast Public Transit 00:12:10 Police Accountability and Budget Reform 00:14:44 Unarmed Crisis Response Expansion 00:17:47 Background: From Pastor to Organizer 00:25:00 Sanctuary City and ICE Protection Policies 00:35:57 Social Housing: How It Gets Built and Funded 00:41:50 Luxury Development vs. Affordable Housing 00:48:03 No Corporate Donations and Campaign Funding 00:50:29 OutroFollow Rae Instagram - Rae Huang (@raeforla) • Instagram photos and videos Youtube - (239) Rae for LA - YouTube Tiktok- TikTok - Make Your Day Website - Rae For LA | Take Action for LA Change Linktree - RAE FOR LA | Instagram, TikTok | LinktreeFollow Mary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Francesca Fiorentini has been consistently making left-wing comedy, journalism, and comedy-journalism for over a decade. Having previously worked for big-name news organizations, she now produces her own hugely popular show on YouTube, "The Bitchuation Room."In this era where people are starving for leftist political comedy, yet corporations are hesitant to invest in it, Francesca shares her wisdom in independently producing political comedy shows, and how to not be a softball interviewer.We discuss the need for more progressive political comedy, why the "Joe Rogan of the left" conversation misses the point, and the role of humor in political organizing.Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:39 Intro 00:01:12 The Joe Rogan of the Left Debate 00:03:30 Sponsors, Palestine, and Political Silencing 00:07:00 Independent Journalism After Mainstream Media 00:09:54 The Left Needs to Be Less Serious 00:13:00 Anti-Woke Backlash and Comedy 00:27:00 Democratic Party Failures and 2024 Election 00:30:00 Trans Rights and Identity Politics 00:34:45 AJ+, Al Jazeera, and Lefty Comedy History 00:41:08 Why the Joe Rogan Framework Is Flawed 00:53:55 AI, Crypto, Prediction Markets, and Late Capitalism 00:58:08 Women Leading the Resistance 01:05:50 OutroFollow Francesca Instagram - Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook - Francesca Fiorentini | Facebook Follow Mary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabe Dunn talks pivoting from TV writer to citizen journalist, covering ICE detention, immigration protests, and political activism in LA. They also discuss Gabe's Jewish and Zionist upbringing, evolving views on Israel and Palestine, trans identity in Hollywood, and what it's like to speak out publicly when peers stay silent.Timestamps:00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:45 Intro 00:01:23 From Boston Globe to BuzzFeed to TV 00:03:37 Hollywood as a Political Litmus Test 00:06:17 Being "Crazy Early" on the Left 00:09:35 Meg Stalter, Media Literacy, and Social Media 00:11:28 Growing Up Zionist and Leaving That Behind 00:13:07 ICE Detention and Jewish Community Silence 00:28:46 Reporting From the LA Detention Center 00:37:05 Trans Rights, Propaganda, and Rainbow Railroad 00:46:08 Mary's Catholic Background and Faith 00:51:28 Trans Visibility, Representation, and Identity 01:06:21 OutroFollow GabeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/gabesdunn/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-dunn-b201662a0Follow MaryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/twitch - http://twitch.tv/maryhoulieTikTok - http://tiktok.com/@maryhoulie#comedy #hollywood #journalism #buzzfeed #citizenjournalism #losangeles #ice #gabedunnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie Tanner of "Full House" fame) talks about leveraging her fame as a child star to help get the word out about political causes and recovery resources to her large social media following. Now a director and standup comedian, Jodie works with Jane Fonda's First Amendment Committee to make digestible comedic content about the stories corporate news media misses.Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:44 Intro 00:01:07 Full House, Fuller House, and What's Next 00:02:03 Political Activism and Jane Fonda Collab 00:08:44 Losing Followers for Being Principled 00:10:02 Online Activism vs. Real-World Organizing 00:15:08 Sobriety, Recovery, and Al-Anon 00:18:44 Parenting Two Teenage Daughters 00:22:02 Directing, Writing, and Hollywood's Future 00:26:08 AI, Mergers, and the Future of TV 00:28:17 Progressive Politics and LA Mayor Race 00:32:21 OutroFollow Jodie Instagram: @jodisweetin TikTok: Jodie Sweetin (@jodiesweetin) | TikTok Facebook: Jodie Sweetin | FacebookFollow Mary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahmed Al-kadri, a Yemeni American comedian from Dallas, Texas, talks building an independent touring career from scratch, his viral "Arab parents" sketch series, leaning in to taboo topics, and getting to tour with Sammy Obeid and Bassem Youssef. Ahmed also speaks about his support for Palestine and what it means to represent an underrepresented voice in entertainment.00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:37 Intro 00:01:42 Yemeni American Identity and Family 00:05:57 Comedy Style, Sketches, and Material 00:12:50 Building an Independent Touring Career 00:20:00 Performing for Diverse Audiences 00:27:50 Palestine Advocacy and Acting Credits 00:33:14 OutroFollow Ahmed Youtube - Ahmed Al-Kadri’s FULL SPECIAL I LIVE FROM D.C. Instagram - Ahmed Al-kadri (@ahmedlovesbread) • Instagram photos and videos Tiktok - Ahmed Al-kadri (@ahmedlovesbread) | TikTok Facebook - Ahmed Al-kadri | Facebook Website - AhmedLovesBread.comFollow Mary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Angela Gonzales-Torres, endorsed by Justice Democrats, is running for Congress in CA-34 to unseat an incumbent who takes corporate donations from AIPAC, for-profit prisons, and detention centers.Angela is a lifelong Angeleno, from a family who has lived in East LA for generations. She has already made change with pilot programs that help local youth. She works with elderly folks, and helps people leaving prison get into college programs.Her competitor, Jimmy Gomez, claims to care about immigrant residents, but takes donations from ICE detention centers. He has taken over $2million from Israel lobbies. He is only concerned with his political career.Learn more about Angela and get involved at angela4congress.com, or on IG at instagram.com/angela4congress. Election is on June 2.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eddie Pepitone talks celebrity sellouts, political activism, AI surveillance, mental health, and the craft of political comedy. Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer00:00:38 Intro00:01:00 40 Years in Stand-Up Comedy00:03:35 Hollywood Realities and Disillusionment00:04:03 Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Wells Fargo00:07:27 Comedians, Selling Out, and Bob Dylan00:09:56 Billionaires, AI Surveillance, and Gaza00:11:36 Local Activism and Arms Embargo Organizing00:13:27 Balancing Politics and Entertainment00:15:13 Mental Health, Medication, and Self-Deprecation00:22:00 Life in LA, Touring, and Social Media00:25:11 Bombing on Stage and Recovery00:33:08 Eddie's Podcast "Apocalypse Soon"00:43:49 The Bitter Buddha Doc and YouTube Rabbit Holes00:51:15 Andy Cohen, Gaza, and Industry Self-Censorship00:57:38 Plugs – "The Collapse" on YouTube00:58:49 OutroFollow Eddie - Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@eddiepeppodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eddiepep/?hl=en X - https://x.com/eddiepepitone Watch Full Comedy Special - https://youtu.be/9J4h6UCYbh4?si=HTYFED0_0PkE1t8uFollow Mary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/ twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Lorenz is ringing the alarm for Section 230. The Heritage Foundation wants to repeal the single most important Internet privacy law. Why are celebrities like Joseph Gordon-Levitt helping them?Mary suggests that celebrities are afraid to call each other out because, "well, what if Joseph Gordon-Levitt wants to work with me one day?"Repealing Section 230 will hurt trans and queer youth, and heavily censor the Internet as we know it. That's why Meta is campaigning so hard for it, under the guise of "Hold Big Tech Accountable."We need to call this stuff out, even if it offends or embarrasses Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, change course!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Palestinian-American comedian Lana Salah joins the show to discuss challenges Muslim comedians face in mainstream media and late-night television. She talks representation, censorship related to Palestine and Gaza discussions, Islamophobia, and the importance of building independent platforms. Also: what the hell is going on with Erika Kirk?Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer00:01:03 Intro00:01:39 Lack of Muslim comedians on late-night shows00:02:58 Choosing platforms that welcome Palestinian voices00:05:16 Creating your own space instead of begging for access00:07:10 Hypocrisy in comedy and anti-war stances post-9/1100:09:03 Covert censorship in comedy and TV writing rooms00:12:54 Attacks on Miss Rachel and Hassan Piker00:16:04 Why propaganda looks absurd when aimed at kind figures00:20:06 Historical parallels to civil rights representation on TV00:21:57 Independent success vs. traditional late-night routes00:25:41 Lana’s comedy journey and motivation to speak on Palestine00:29:32 Nuance around podcasters discussing Gaza (Theo Von, Tim Dillon)00:32:47 Islamophobia, halal food panic, and Zohran Mamdani backlash00:43:57 Positive Muslim representation and community charity00:47:15 Erica’s public behavior and grief commentary00:50:36 Outro & plugsFollow Lana Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelanasalah/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thelanasalahWebsite: https://lanasalah.com/Follow MaryYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@maryhoulieInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/Twitch - twitch.tv/maryhoulieTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Brodie Reed discusses his decision to get away from it all and move to Japan. He explains how he learned Japanese so that he could watch anime without subtitles or dubbed audio. Now that he's back in the U.S., he is back to performing comedy and banjo, and wants to make independent films on his own terms – having spent his younger years pitching shows to traditional Hollywood. He's also into swords. Enjoy!Timestamps00:00:00 Trailer00:00:39 Intro00:01:39 Learning Japanese origins00:07:39 Moving to rural Japan00:13:39 Countryside experiences00:19:39 Japan politics and culture00:25:39 Escape fantasies Ireland Japan00:31:39 Stand-up and industry views00:39:39 Pitching TV shows00:47:39 AI content on YouTube00:55:39 Swords and kendo interest01:03:39 OutroFollow Brodie Reed:Instagram - @brodie.reed.okay - https://www.instagram.com/brodie.reed.okay/Follow Mary:Instagram - @maryhoulie - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/?hl=entwitch - maryhoulie - https://www.twitch.tv/maryhoulieTikTok - maryhoulie - https://www.tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian James Fritz talks Kentucky, starting comedy in Chicago, and how damn expensive California is getting. James's album "Old Man Yells At Crowd" (A Special Thing Records) is a master class in joking about leftist politics with zero preachiness or "clapter." We talk about Democrats' failure to be an antiwar party, and whether or not blue states are less racist than red states.Listen to "Old Man Yells At Crowd" - https://aspecialthing.bandcamp.com/album/old-man-yells-at-crowdFollow James on Instagram - www.instagram.com/fritzisdeadFollow Me:Instagram - @maryhoulie - instagram.com/maryhoulietwitch - maryhoulie - twitch.tv/maryhoulie TikTok - maryhoulie - https://www.tiktok.com/@maryhoulie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dexter Thomas describes working as an independent journalist vs. working at a news organization with more resources. He compares academia to a cult and pyramid scheme, highlighting limited job opportunities and the devaluation of humanities degrees. He provides advice on pursuing graduate school and questions the value of accolades for prestige. The episode explores journalism bias, political influences in media, cancel culture, and personal experiences in cultural studies, including Japanese rap music.Timestamps:00:00:00 Trailer00:01:00 Intro00:02:00 Academia as Cult00:05:00 Pyramid Scheme in Education00:08:00 Devaluing Humanities00:11:00 Grad School Advice00:15:00 Journalism Bias00:20:00 Media and Politics00:25:00 Cancel Culture Discussion00:30:00 Personal Reflections00:35:00 Japanese Rap Studies00:40:00 Technology and AI00:45:00 Nintendo Profile00:50:00 OutroFollow Dexter Thomas:kill switch podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kill-switch/id1449757372X - @dexdigi - https://x.com/dexdigiInstagram - @dexdigi - https://www.instagram.com/dexdigi/Follow Me:Instagram - @maryhoulie - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/?hl=entwitch - maryhoulie - https://www.twitch.tv/maryhoulieTikTok - maryhoulie - https://www.tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jake Flores talks doxxing ICE, getting doxxed, comedian grifts, and why everyone hates the left (including leftists). Timestamps:00:00:00 Trailer00:01:00 Intro00:02:20 Twitter hate is free therapy (bad idea)00:05:10 Shane Gillis says Gaza → actually based?00:08:30 Celebs cashing Palestine checks00:10:00 Toxic dude-bro fan armies explained00:13:40 Why Pod Damn America will NEVER go on Pod Save00:16:00 Sneaking wisdom on big platforms = cope00:19:00 Go on hostile shows and just declare war00:23:20 The Right Angle News Network hair-loss villain origin story00:29:30 Cum Town → public intellectual pipeline roast00:33:00 Should we chase fame to push left ideas?00:37:40 Center-left is the real enemy sometimes00:41:40 "You already hate the left → congrats, you're leftist"00:47:00 Zohran Mamdani & how real change actually spreads00:50:30 Free healthcare + no wars vs. capitalism's endless hunger00:55:00 Two parties, one boss (classic)00:59:00 Doing nothing (Elden Ring) > fake productivity01:00:00 Pizza job > corporate comedy slave01:03:15 OutroFollow Jake Flores-X - @feraljokes - https://x.com/feraljokes?lang=en Instagram- @feraljokes - https://www.instagram.com/feraljokes/?hl=enFollow Mary-Instagram - @maryhoulie - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/...twitch - @maryhoulie - twitch.tv/maryhoulietiktok - @maryhoulie - https://www.tiktok.com/@maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aida Ashouri talks running as an Independent grassroots candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney. She explains that City Attorney actually has a lot more power than a lot of people realize –– they can shut down contracts that hurt working class Angelinos, sue slumlords, enact new policies for policing, and generally act as a watchdog for all facets of of Los Angeles governance. Aida needs your help collecting signatures! Register to volunteer, and donate to her grassroots campaign. Learn more at aida4la.com and follow @aida4laSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Duffy (hilarious comedian, writer, and professional thought-spiraler) talks roast jokes gone wrong, climbing cringe mountain, TV writing as a lifelong addiction, why comedy might accidentally save the world, parenting on zero sleep, and the undeniable scientific fact that poo tastes exactly how you’d expect.Buy Chris's book "Humor Me" on Bookshop.org - https://bookshop.org/p/books/humor-me-how-laughing-more-can-make-you-present-creative-connected-and-happy-christopher-duffy/d58f2b37b37fe850?ean=9780385550680&next=tTimestampsTrailer (00:00:00)Intro (00:02:00)Roast Jokes in Film (00:04:13)Chris’s Book Intro (00:05:57)Humor in High-Stress Jobs (00:06:42)TV Writing Changes (00:09:00)Podcasting & Public Access (00:10:17)Popularity vs. Quality (00:12:29)Admired Creators (00:15:10)Parenting & Vulnerability (00:22:03)Kids vs. Pets (00:25:02)Comedy Community (00:29:33)Comedy’s Purpose (00:32:30)Regional Comedy (00:36:04)Comedy Fanbases (00:39:05)Fandom & Gossip (00:40:04)Outro (00:42:30)Follow Chris Duffy-Website- www.chrisduffy.comInstagram- @chrisiduffy - https://www.instagram.com/chrisiduffy/?hl=enFollow Mary-Instagram - @maryhoulie - https://www.instagram.com/maryhoulie/?hl=entwitch - maryhoulie - https://www.twitch.tv/maryhoulieSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mara Wilson (Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire) talks growing up in Hollywood, being a celebrity in Colombia, and using her platform to normalize endometriosis and OCD. And lots more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Smalls, founder of the Amazon Labor Union, talks about his recent trip with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. While bringing humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, he was kidnapped, brutalized, and imprisoned by the Israeli military. Chris explains how labor can work together to stop weapon shipments to Israel, in order to end the genocide.Sign the petition and get involved at disarmgenocide.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Civil rights lawyer Oliver Ma talks his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor. Oliver is running a people-powered campaign, using only small donations, and no corporate donors. Oliver wants to shut down for-profit detention centers, and divest from Israel's genocide in Gaza.To learn more, donate or volunteer with his campaign, go to oliverma2026.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Myq Kaplan (Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, Last Comic Standing) talks about his artistic and spiritual journey, aided by psychedelics and violin lessons. Watch Myq's latest special, "Rini," on YouTube.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Stylist for regular people" Sophie Strauss talks fashion, and how her Jewish faith informs her advocacy for Palestine. Learn more at palhumanity.com, and check out Sophie Strauss Styling on Patreon, Instagram, and everywhere else.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NYC pastor and homeless advocate Father Mike Lopez talks war profiteering, homeless programs that actually work, and how Jesus stood up to the powerful and elite.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Jay Jurden talks talking sh*t, making your own way in comedy, and being specific. Check out Jay's new special "Yes Ma'am" on Hulu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Plant and Tiberius Wango are two crazy-a$$ white boiz who host the massively popular the cool guys podcast (boasting over a million billion subscribers and a zillion billion dollars every month) where they talk about all kindsa shit that happened in culture and shit this week and also sometimes last week. This week, they discuss Uncut Gems, Tiberiuss trip to the half of Ibiza that his dad owns, and this crazy-ass new show called Nurse Jackie.---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's up, what-the-heckers, what-the-hecknauts, what the heckies? Maggie (age 10) comes over to the garage to talk Star Wars, the yummiest pizza, best friends, a bar mitzvah, and more. This episode is brought to you by Pizza. BOOMER LIVES!---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Epic episode alert!Mary and special guest Tom Scharpling take calls from listeners to see if they can guess "what they're thinking of". Can you??---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The epic conclusion of the Finding Madison saga is here.The pieces aren't adding up. Mary finally confronts Eliza about where she was the night Madison went missing.---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary's search for Eliza Hurwitz's American Girl Doll Madison leads her to the home of Arthur the Aardvark in the Berkshires. What does he know about Madison's disappearance? What does a bartender named "Johnny Red Sox" have to do with all this? And how come no one told Mary that Fairfield's party scene is totally lit?---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

September 1, 2018. Mary Houlihan & Eliza Hurwitz intend to record a new episode of their hit coupon-centric podcast "Coupon Cuties," but never do. Why? Because Eliza's roommate and best friend Madison, an American Girl Doll, has gone missing.In the wake of this tragedy, Mary decides to shed her role as co-host of a niche bargain-hunting podcast and take on a more important one: private detective.Will she find Madison? Can Eliza be trusted? And does Arthur the Aardvark have anything to do with Madison's disappearance?---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the one and only Real Housewives Podcast devoted EXCLUSIVELY to The Real Housewives of Vacaville! Your host Mary Houlihan delivers all the sick Vacaville recaps and steamy hot Vacaville goss you've been craving.This week, Mary welcomes model/film critic/skateboarder/astronaut/guitarist/slash/Slashs Hat, Clare OKane onto the show!---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We Have Had Sex A Little Too Many Times And We’re Not Ashamed Of It! (w/ Sam Taggart)---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We Are Virgins And We're Not Ashamed Of It! (w/ Sam Taggart)---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We Love Having Sex And We’re Not Ashamed Of It! (w/ Sam Taggart)---SIGN UP FOR PATREONSupport the show to get access to exclusive zines, prints, paintings, newsletters, and more!https://www.patreon.com/maryhoulihan---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.MARY HOULIHANS LIL PODCAST IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/mary-houlihans-lil-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.