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Young Person's Radio
by Colby Smith
Young Person's Radio is the only show on the airwaves where you are guaranteed to be cooler than the host. Comedian Colby Smith guides you through his weekly endeavors to rise above dork-dom, and his guests are (luckily) among New York’s most interesting and innovative writers, comedians, artists and more. Together they’ll take calls, share stories, and maybe give Colby some hope about one day entering the world of the relevant. YPR airs every Sunday from 10-11am on Radio Free Brooklyn.
Episodes
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Straw & Turtle: 2019's Most Viral TV Pilot
Eytan Boclin (Send in the Clowns) returns to the studio! He and Colb set out to write the year's most viral TV comedy pilot live on the air! Together, they write the story of the straw that got stuck in that sea turtle's nose in that viral video, as he (the straw) moves to New York City to pursue...
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YPR: The Untethering
After seeing Jordan Peele's new movie 'Us," Colb's Tethered tries to murder him and take over the show, but not without first ingratiating himself to the YPR audience! Tim Keck and HIS Tethered call in, as well! They talk Captain Marvel, James Bond, FOX's "24," the upcoming Elton John biopic, and...
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The Frank Zone: Advice Hour
Frank, the Pug from the Men in Black Franchise, fills in for Colb, who remains in Los Angeles! Frank (and his dumbass producer Tim Keck) give advice to listeners about how freelancers can save for retirement, the best ways to prepare your guest room for AirBnB guests, and navigating the tricky...
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YPR Live from the Santa Monica Pier
Colb moves to Los Angeles on a whim and with no job! He, Trevor Lyon, and Marika Zappas adjust to flower child life and announce changes to the show's format! Loyal Caller Tim Keck joins their weekly iowaska trips! More! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday morning at 10 on Radio Free Brooklyn....
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Fran Hoepfner Stans Greenbook!
Writer Fran Hoepfner (Bright Wall/Dark Room, The Onion) joins Colb in the studio to talk about a TON of movies, plus her writing about classical music, which Sopranos character she is, and so much more! An ep for the ages! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday morning at 10 on Radio Free…
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The Overtime Show #5
Colby and Tim reunite for another special edition of The Overtime Show, where we talk about sports, e-sports, and the role of art in society. On this episode: the most fun players to watch in the NBA right now, the sprawling majesty of Red Dead Redemption 2, and impressionist painter Edgar Degas'...
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Ernest Myers is The Third Man!
Ernest Myers (UCB) joins Colb in the studio to talk prank calls that lead to fist fights, Atlantic City vs Vegas, and British dating show Love Island! Loyal Caller Tim Keck chucks a soccer ball at a kid's head! Ernest fends off his college friends' attempts to call in and embarrass him! Yet…
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Movie Madness with Maddie Whittle!
Maddie Whittle (Film Society of Lincoln Center) joins Colb in the studio to talk New York's best revival theaters, Netflix's influence on major film distribution, the average rate at which the Academy makes the right call on Oscar night, the creepiness of Instagram filters, and so much more!…
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New Orleans Rag with Elann Danziger
Fellow Radio Free Brooklyn host Elann Danziger returns to YPR to talk about his recent trip to New Orleans, sneaking into the Metropolitan Opera, and more! Loyal Caller Tim Keck weighs in on the Super Bowl! Plus, will Elann start rapping unprompted? Listen to find out! Young Person's Radio airs...
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Thrice Hogs and The Farmer
Technical difficulties cannot stop this episode from becoming truly bonkers! Trevor Lyon, Marika Zappas, and Tim Keck all in studio! Kady Ruth Ashcraft calls in! Oscar predictions! Colb's impression of Mr. Bean! MORE! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday morning at 10 on Radio Free Brooklyn....
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Pink Eye WebMD with Rachel Joravsky
Comedian and writer Rachel Joravsky (Thirsty White Ally, Lo-Fi NYC) joins Colb in the studio to talk the enduring charms of Samira Wiley, angry-crying at a dog who betrayed her, and more! Charlie Walden calls to talk about his new animated series, The Incredible Voyages of Sir John Mandeville!…
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The Egghead Hour with Jamie Lauren Keiles!
Jamie Lauren Keiles (New York Times Magazine, New Yorker) returns to talk ~serious literature~, the importance of being a "man of your time," and karaoke faux pas! Plus, a call from "Movie Pass CEO Mitch Lowe!" Talk of HBO's THE DEUCE! And so much more! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday...
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YPR 101: You Cannot Stop the Devil
Colb rings in the New Year! He cops to crying while watching an NBA game on Christmas Day, recites the wise words he got from a man riding a hoverboard, and honors the YPR New Years tradition of talking for a long time about beloved character actor Michael Shannon! Tim Keck talks Bandersnatch and...
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The 100th Episode Extravaganza!
Celebrate the landmark 100th episode of Young Person's Radio! Featuring the return of Marta! Loyal Caller Tim Keck uncovers the legend of the Christmas Pickle! Perry Frankle from the New York Landmarks Conservancy updates Colb on his award! A 10-minute audio tribute to the first 100 episodes! And...
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YPR 99: Patrick Keene & Juliet Prather Return!
The Countdown to the 100th episode of Young Person's Radio as comedians Patrick Keene (UCB) and Juliet Prather (SUP) return to the studio! Together, they address Kanye West's recent behavior at the Cher Show and name the best movies of the year! Patrick finally saw Mamma Mia 2! Plus, calls from...
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YPR 98: Alise Morales is Back Again!
The Countdown to 100 Episodes is on as comedian Alise Morales (Betches, Our Cartoon President) graces the show for the third time! She and Colb talk about the twin profiles of Amanda Bynes and Lena Dunham, the President's confidence in his ability to riff, and the conspicuous absence of Matt...
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Make Colb Mad featuring James Cross!
Hell Yeah! host James Cross makes his fourth appearance on the show, and it is a bonafide doozy! Callers try to Make Colb Mad, and boy, do they succeed! Loyal Caller Tim Keck ranks Billy Joel above Elton John! Milly Tamarez's 13 year-old cousin calls Colb "sad!" Juan from Brooklyn! Nancy from...
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Bailey Edwards Goes Blue!
Actress and comedian Bailey Edwards joins Colb in the studio to talk about her short film "It Girl, Gay Assistant," as well as Meryl Streep's inadequacies, coffee-infused tequila, and screaming while pooping! Kady Ruth Ashcraft asks everyone about their porn rituals! Tim Keck tries to start a…
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Erin Harland's Adam Sandler Vehicle!
Erin Harland (TruTV, Elite Daily) joins Colb in the studio to talk her eligibility to become a judge, losing her virginity at Disney World, and her worst clients as a party clown! Loyal Caller Tim Keck calls from a New York City bus! Plus, pranks! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday morning at...
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The Overtime Show #4
Everybody's favorite fill-in show returns! Tim Keck, Emily Duncan, and Erin Harland all join Colb in the studio to discuss sports, e-sports, and the role of art in society! Including: the Toronto Raptors' year, new college scholarships for e-sports athletes, and art critic Dave Hickey's dictum…
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Joe Rumrill Returns!
Comedian Joe Rumrill makes his long-awaited return to YPR to discuss the supposed joys of being a Hollywood stuntman, the fading appeal of the classic rock gods, and casting the Devil Himself as the villain in his dream movie! Loyal Caller Tim Keck reports live from a New York City bus! A true...
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Live from the Cucumber Bowl!
For our Halloween episode, we are transported to an alternate universe in which Colb never left his hometown of Cumberland, Maryland, and earns his living as a local sports radio reporter for WRFB "The Rib!" He interviews Brad and Charlie Lattimer, two rival high school football coaches whose…
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True Fear with Ben Marshall!
Comedian Ben Marshall (Please Don't Destroy; The Onion) joins Colb in the studio to talk the greatest NBA fights, Padma Lakshmi's interest in New York alt comedy, and the lasting legacy of the FOX sitcom New Girl! Loyal Caller Tim Keck weighs in on Paul vs. Rondo! Plus, a detailed analysis of the...
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The Cereal Show with Marika Zappas!
Comedian Marika Zappas join Colb in the studio to celebrate their love of breakfast cereal! The century-long battle of Kellogg's vs. Post vs. General Mills reaches a thrilling conclusion! Cereal commercials from the 90s are revisited! All other breakfast foods are ignored! Young Person's Radio…
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A Star is Born with Sam Taggart!
Sam Taggart (Brooklyn Mag's 50 Funniest Comedians) joins Colb in the studio for a very special recap of the Bradley Cooper vanity project A STAR IS BORN! They talk best and worst scenes, the bizarre supporting cast, and whether or not Gaga gets that Oscar! Plus, a call from Moviepass CEO Mitch...
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Ryan Creamer Can't Relax!
Ryan Creamer (College Humor) joins Colb in the studio to talk New York City's long lost giant movie houses, Willem Dafoe's obsession with laundry, the stark realities of casino life, and so much more! An episode for the ages! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday morning at 10 on Radio Free...
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Requiem for Moviepass
Colb and Trevor Lyon lament the passing of Moviepass, which Trevor describes as the "spark that lit the fuse of the love bomb" for going to the movies in New York! Topics include: the best and worst movies seen on Moviepass, the best and worst theaters visited, and the various ways Moviepass may...
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Elizabeth Entenman Thinks Chandler is the Best Friend!
Elizabeth Entenman (HelloGiggles) is perhaps YPR's most accomplished guest! She talks about her job as books editor at HelloGiggles, winning a Clio for her advertising work, and Taylor Swift's past, present, and future! Loyal Caller Tim Keck weighs in, and Elizabeth ends the show with an...
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Jamie Lauren Keiles Reads on the Clock!
Writer Jamie Lauren Keiles (New York Times Magazine, New Yorker) joins Colb in the studio to tear down our culture's signifiers of coolness, extol the virtues of going on a cruise, and encourage everyone to meet Steven Spielberg! Plus, our old friend Lower East Simon calls in to mourn the death…
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The Substitute Show!
Fellow Radio Free Brooklyn host Elann Danzinger hosts the show while Colb is out of town! But that doesn't stop him from calling in! Comedian Molly Densmore joins Elann in studio! Perry Frankle from the New York Landmarks Conservancy calls to give Colb an award! Young Person's Radio airs every...
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The Frank Zone!
Frank the Pug from the Men in Black franchise guest hosts Young Person's Radio! Frank discusses the rise of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Elon Musk's latest blunders, and some great home decorating tips! Tim Keck calls twice! Alien Tim calls in to shed some light on Tim's backstory! A weird one!…
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The Robert Altman Spectacular w/ Patrick Keene!
Comedian Patrick Keene joins Colb in the studio as the two try and fail to have a serious discussion of the films of Robert Altman! Instead, the Mamma Mia 2 talk continues! Plus, calls from Tim Keck and MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe! An all-time classic ep! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday…
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Sandy Honig Was Born in Ebbing, Missouri!
Comedian and photographer Sandy Honig (Three Busy Debras, The Bongo Hour) joins Colb in the studio to discuss the work of 1920s lounge singer Helen Kane, the confounding plot of Mamma Mia 2, and how boring last year's Oscar movies were! Tim Keck weighs in on the apparent disappearance of movies…
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The Overtime Show: August 5
Everybody's favorite fill-in show returns! Colb, in-studio guest Tim Keck, and caller Matt Strickland sub for Radio Free Brooklyn's sports show and discuss whether the San Antonio Spurs are the New England Patriots of the NBA, London's dominance at the Overwatch League Grand Finals, and the…
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Eytan Boclin Names His Enemies!
Writer and comedian Eytan Boclin (UCB, Send in the Clowns) joins Colb in the studio to talk recklessly about things he knows nothing about! He and Colb talk pop country sensation Kacey Musgraves, wonder what Mamma Mia 2 would be like if it were written by Annie Baker, and explore Eytan's bold…
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"Murder, She Radio-ed" w/Mary Kate Doherty
Comedian and artist Mary Kate Doherty joins Colb in the studio to talk the best true crime documentaries, the evolution of the peace sign, and Shirley Temple's tiny house! All-star calls from Matt Strickland, Tim Keck, and "Artie Lange!" One of the all-time great eps! Young Person's Radio airs...
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Eulogy for Margaritaville!
Amanda Dieli returns to the studio to address everyone's favorite topic: Escape to Margaritaville, the Jimmy Buffett jukebox musical! She and Colb talk best and worst moments, the show's weird politics and its perfect use of wigs! Tim Keck calls in to name the show "the greatest musical of our...
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Lucy Cottrell Takes Down Jonathan Franzen!
Comedian and actor Lucy Cottrell joins Colb in the studio to rag on Jonathan Franzen, preview summer movies, and everyone's favorite subject: Escape to Margaritaville, the Jimmy Buffett Broadway musical! Loyal Caller Tim Keck calls to defend The Purge movie franchise! Plus, tales from the Tony...
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Alise Morales Returns!
Comedian extraordinaire Alise Morales returns to talk about her summer tour dates with her show, The Roast of Your 15 Year-Old Self! Plus, an in-depth takedown of the Johnny Depp profile in Rolling Stone, Warner Bros.' persecution of Harry Potter fans, and these damn Atlantic City slot machines!...
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Colb Catches Up!
Colb goes it alone in the studio to announce the show's new politics-heavy format, discuss how easy it is to write a book, and recount a recent trip to the Museum of Modern Art's movie theater! Loyal Caller Tim Keck berates a poor, defenseless deliver man! The Father's Day Special! Young Person's...
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The Overtime Show Returns!
Colb fills in for Point of Order: A Sports Show again, so naturally he and his guests spend 40 minutes discussing the nature of art and its function in society! Tim Keck calls in to discuss Lebron's possible move to Los Angeles! Plus, the movies Adrift and Solo! A packed ep!
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"A Book, If You Please" Returns!
Colb unearths another classic episode of "A Book, If You Please," Radio Free Brooklyn's literary radio hour, from 1999! Host Jonathan Spalding interviews Hank Redenbacher, the so-called "Midwest Magical Realist." Redenbacher reads from his new novel, recounts his ongoing feud with Gabriel García...
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Top Ten Greatest Songs of Your Lifetime
Chaos ensues as Colb ranks the ten greatest songs of his lifetime! Trevor Lyon joins in studio to try and lend an ounce of credibility to the proceedings! Matt Strickland, Tim Keck, and Nathan Yaffe all weigh in over the phone! A wacky, nutty, and dare I say, bonkers episode! Young Person's Radio...
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Build Your Flag!
Colb refuses to grant your requests for him to appear at public events! Jeff Tweedy calls to defend country rock! Loyal Caller Tim Keck berates a poor, defenseless delivery man! Ryan McCormack brags about his cassette tape connect! Plus, a special appearance from Colb's Dad! A packed ep! Young...
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Escape to Margaritaville!
Colb reconvenes the crew who accompanied him to Escape to Margaritaville, the Jimmy Buffett jukebox musical currently on Broadway! Tim Keck, Matt Strickland, Tom McDonald, Marika Zappas, and Trevor Lyon all weigh in on the half-empty theater, the pro-capitalism undercurrents in Jimmy Buffett…
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Mike Joseph of the Jheri Curl Chronicles!
Fellow RFB host Mike Joseph joins Colb in the studio to talk Prince, Madonna, and why 1984 was the best year for music in the 80s! Loyal Caller Tim Keck eulogizes the greatest hits album! Plus, a call from literary legend John Updike! A firecracker of a show! Young Person's Radio airs every…
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Elann Danzinger's Not-So-Secret Tapes!
Fellow Radio Free Brooklyn host Elann Danzinger joins Colb in the studio to talk Lost & Rewound, his show where he and his guests play audio from their pasts! He talks bringing a tape recorder everywhere when he was a kid, drawing inspiration from Spike Jonze, and the ongoing corporate takeover…
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Emily Winter Has a Car!
Comedian and writer Emily Winter swings by the studio to talk Rugrats fan fiction, constantly hitting other cars, and her What A Joke comedy festival that raised $50,000 for the ACLU! Loyal Caller Tim Keck weighs in on Tom Hanks' hotness! Colb recounts his childhood road trip to Minnesota! An ep...
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Bob Vulfov Predicts the Future (And It's Bleak)!
Comedian and Twitter Superstar Bob Vulfov (UCB, Lo-Fi NYC) joins Colb in studio to talk being way too mean during crowd work, writing for the New Yorker and McSweeney's, and the dire state of our democracy! Loyal Caller Tim Keck gets genuinely upset when Colb talks trash about Ryan Reynolds! Bob...
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Maggie Widdoes Talks to Ghosts!
Apr 22: Comedian Maggie Widdoes joins Colb in the studio to talk softball, allergy medication, and her podcast DEAD MEET! Loyal Caller Tim Keck defends Instagram stars! Colb cops to loving Kelly Ripa! An all-around joy of an ep! Young Person's Radio airs every Sunday morning at 10 on Radio Free...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Young Person's Radio is the only show on the airwaves where you are guaranteed to be cooler than the host. Comedian Colby Smith guides you through his weekly endeavors to rise above dork-dom, and his guests are (luckily) among New York’s most interesting and innovative writers, comedians, artists and more. Together they’ll take calls, share stories, and maybe give Colby some hope about one day entering the world of the relevant. YPR airs every Sunday from 10-11am on Radio Free Brooklyn.
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Young Person's Radio is the only show on the airwaves where you are guaranteed to be cooler than the host. Comedian Colby Smith guides you through his weekly endeavors to rise above dork-dom, and his guests are (luckily) among New York’s most interesting and innovative writers, comedians, artists...
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