Last Laugh

This week, host John is joined by comedians Lilly Sparks, Ryan Neser, and Mike Quindlen for a wild conversation about the strange and hilarious ways AI is reshaping creativity. ✨ They tackle the big questions:* Can a chatbot ever crush at an open mic?* How do deepfakes, fake podcasts, and AI memes blur what’s real?* Why are “horny guys with tech” officially a societal threat?* And will humanity go extinct before Mike stops believing chimp-penguin videos?From comedy theft to AI psychosis to robot “slurs,” this episode mixes sharp wit with unnerving truth about a future that might already be here. 🤖 Follow our Guests:Lilly SparksMike QuindlenRyan Neser💬 Join the conversation, share your take, and don’t forget to laugh while you still can. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Last Laugh, host John Sherman invites comedians Rose Vineshank, Natalie McGill, and Martin Phillips to find the humor in humanity’s wildest threat: artificial intelligence. From AI boyfriends and robot beds to Elon’s 10% apocalypse odds, the crew riffs on all the absurd, terrifying, and hilarious sides of our tech-obsessed future. 👾 Laugh along as they debate: * Are comedians the last safe jobs after AI takes over?* What happens when your ChatGPT turns mean?* Could Tom Cruise really save us from the machines?* And why are Roombas still round when rooms are square?!It’s smart, unhinged, and surprisingly hopeful — comedy for the end times. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes of Last Laugh — the show where we laugh about extinction risk… while we still can. ✨ Follow our Guests:Rose Vineshank: Website, InstagramNatalie McGill: Website, InstagramMartin Phillips: Website, Instagram#Comedy #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LastLaugh #StandUpComedy #AIRiskNetwork #AIEthics #FutureOfWork #ElonMusk #ChatGPT #RobotGirlfriend This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 3 of Last Laugh, host John brings together three comedians—Jessica Brodkin (NYC comic, Reiki healer, ex-CIA), Todd Fleming (political roast veteran), and Dewayne White (DC-based comic, Army vet, Amazon Prime special)—to break down the strangest, funniest, and scariest headlines about artificial intelligence.From billion-dollar job offers in tech, to quirky “AI boyfriends,” to models that behave in shockingly bizarre ways, this episode is equal parts comedy and cautionary tale. Expect laughs, sharp commentary, and a look at how comedians process the future of AI in real time.👉 Topics Include: * Billion-dollar contracts for AI engineers* The ethics & risks of AI relationships* Strange AI behaviors that shocked the internet* Can AI lie to humans? (spoiler: yes)* The future of comedy in an AI-driven world📢 Take Action on AI Risk: safe.ai/act📽️ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheAIRiskNetwork👉 Learn More: guardrailnow.org This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Ever wonder what happens when three battle‑tested comics get a mic, a stage, and a mandate to roast our future robot overlords? Dan St. Germain, Elizabeth Booker Houston, and Jason Weems go toe‑to‑toe with the machines—and each other—dropping razor‑sharp jokes, real talk about extinction risk, and enough punch‑lines to keep your doom‑scroll in check. Hit play, laugh hard, and send this to the one friend who still thinks Clippy was peak AI.TAKE ACTION NOW CONTACT YOUR ELECTED LEADERS: https://www.safe.ai/act🔗 CONNECT WITH THE COMEDIANSDan St. Germain  • Instagram – https://instagram.com/danst.germain Instagram  • X/Twitter – https://x.com/DSGermain X (formerly Twitter)  • TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@danst.germain TikTokElizabeth Booker Houston  • Instagram – https://instagram.com/bookersquared Instagram  • X/Twitter – https://x.com/booker_squared X (formerly Twitter)  • TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@bookersquared TikTokJason Weems  • Instagram – https://instagram.com/jasonweemscomedy Instagram  • X/Twitter – https://x.com/jweemscomedy X (formerly Twitter)  • TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@jasonweemscomedy TikTok👍 Digging the episode?🔔 Smash Subscribe for weekly drops from The AI Risk Network—the first creator‑led media hub turning extinction‑level fears into must‑see comedy, pods, and docs.💬 Drop a comment: Which joke hit hardest? Which AI fear keeps you up at night?🛒 Merch, Discord, show notes & more → https://linktr.ee/airisknetwork#LastLaugh #StandUpComedy #AI #ExtinctionRisk #ComedyPodcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Last Laugh is the late‑night comedy panel for the 21st century—stand‑ups, skeptics, and smart‑mouths riffing on AI, tech angst, and why humanity still deserves a sequel. Episode #1 kicks off with three popular Mid-Atlantic comedians: Liza Banks Campagna, Mike Quindlen, and Violet Gray. Hit play, then hit their feeds to keep the jokes rolling.Follow the ComicsLiza Banks CampagnaIG →  / lizabanks11 TikTok →  / lizabanks11 X →  / downbythelbanks Site → https://www.lizabanks.comMike QuindlenIG →  / mikequindlen TikTok →  / mikequindlen X →  / mikequindlen Violet GrayIG →  / chaoticviolet X → https://x.com/violetsilverYouTube →  / @violetdrow 👍 Subscribe for fresh episodes and bonus clips.💬 Drop your favorite joke in the comments.🔔 Smash the bell so you don’t miss when we roast the robots. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theairisknetwork.substack.com/subscribe