Let's Unpack That

Lyall Behrens talks comfort watching Ken Burns docs, performing for rich boomers, and how “slop” is already heading the way of “mid” and “trash.”He also unpacks the breakup between Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion, his thoughts on the Donald Trump assassination attempts, backlash to Bobbi Althoff doing stand-up at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, and the NBA Playoffs.R.I.P. Alex Doung

Lyall opens with a pre-show check-in from San Diego—how the weekend went, three restaurants worth hitting, and a quick debate on Italian vs. Italian-American food.On Let’s Unpack That:• LeBron James vs. Memphis — what he said, why people are mad, and what’s really behind the backlash• Why J. Cole might need to stop doing interviews• The LaRussell rally + Lyall’s theory on Vallejo culture (and why Vallejo dudes might be a little sensitive)• Jay-Z’s GQ interview — what stood out• Kanye West selling out SoFi Stadium + a conspiracy take• Louis C.K. returns with a new Netflix special — are people ready?

A very pop culture–nerd episode—Lyall Behrens recaps the Academy Awards, gets into the Sinners vs. One Battle After Another debate, and yes… there is some LaRussell Heaven Sent slander.Also, the latest on Zohran Mamdani’s wife and the internet doing what it does best—digging up old posts.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens on millennial neighborhood bars and Bam Adebayo’s wild 83-point game.Lyall breaks down dating in your mid-30s—first dates vs. casual hookups, ditching dinner dates, post-breakup security blankets, and the three levels of locking in.Streaming now: Heartbroken in Oakland | Full Crowd Work Show | Lyall Behrens https://youtu.be/JbPb3w_VjuI?si=yzb8GyS4_erzh72C

Lyall Behrens talks Valentines Day shows in Oakland, SLO Comedy Fest, Central Coast Food & Wine, behind the scenes comedy competition and more.

Lyall Behrens recaps a holiday trip to Oakland, talks Jay‑Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Kanye’s apology and distribution deal, Minnesota’s latest headlines, a serious Luigi Mansion question involving his cousin, and why the NBA is harder to care about this season.

Lyall Behrens unpacks why Black folks always ask, “Do you think Kevin Hart is funny?” when they find out you’re a Comedian, why Black comics still need that signature project, and the showdown between Marlon Wayans vs. 50 Cent. He tackles Busta Rhymes vs. a prank-pulling TikToker, why social media isn’t to blame for society’s corniness, 90s MTV nostalgia, Bill Clinton as the first “relatable” president, and the evolution of Eminem’s voices—all while unpacking why America’s drinking less might say more than you think.

Lyall Behrens breaks down why small venues hit different, the Thanksgiving urge to text old flames, and his recent ride in a Waymo. Current events include a comedian arrested for threatening a public official, BD Wong’s questionable joke, takeaways from Sean Combs: The Reckoning, and Chris Paul getting sent home from the Clippers. It’s a full unpacking — jokes, opinions, and Lyall’s signature chaos.

Lyall Behrens breaks down his pre-Thanksgiving workout routine, why the holiday needs a full rebrand, and why—even though he hates to admit it—JD Vance is right about nobody liking turkey. He gets into why most people actually can’t cook, the Thanksgiving movies and TV shows worth revisiting, and later, Lyall’s mom jumps in to add her own heat to the holiday conversation. A festive mess in the best way.

Lyall Behrens breaks down walking in L.A., the annual Friendsgiving FOMO epidemic, and mean Mexican girls. He also explains why baseball documentaries are the most soothing thing on Earth.Then he dives into the week’s current events: the D4vd investigation, the eternal battle of Netflix documentaries vs. Lifetime movies, Kash Patel allegedly using a SWAT team to guard his girlfriend, Bill Maher retiring from touring and what it says about old rich comedians, Draymond Green’s ongoing crash-outs, Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant, Michelle Obama vs. India Arie, and Netflix’s Being Eddie.

Lyall kicks things off fighting seasonal depression, getting into rainy-day comfort movies, and what it’s like doing stand-up alongside the same comics he watched on TV as a teenager. He breaks down the passing of Coach John Beam, the wild rumor about Donald Trump allegedly giving Bill Clinton a blowjob (complete with impressions of how it might have gone down), and why Oakland’s gun violence feels so normalized to people from the Town.From there, Lyall dives into Rory’s resurfaced racist tweet, Klay vs. Pat Bev, actual thunder cracking in the middle of the episode, Pusha T refusing to change diapers, and—because priorities matter—Lyall’s full Thanksgiving menu.Another chaotic, honest, and unfiltered week of Let’s Unpack That.

Lyall Behrens hits the road — literally and figuratively — breaking down the New York Mayoral election results, his trip to San Luis Obispo, and why people in small towns get to be weird in peace. He also talks scenic drives through Southern California, advice for new comics, Dick Cheney’s passing, Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris eyeing 2028, 50 Cent catching backlash after Zohran Mamdani’s win, and why street dudes are not liberal — plus, who could really beat Jay-Z in a Verzuz?

Lyall kicks it off with the Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series and how nobody hits your phone asking “you watching the game?” anymore. He gets into attending baseball game logistics, MLB not having a real personality at the top like the NBA or NFL, LA’s vibe on airplane mode, 2020s nightlife on life support, and the male loneliness epidemic—with some stories that make it all make sense.

Lyall breaks down bros over hoes, salmon fatigue, and the NBA’s wild La Rosa Nostra gambling scandal — including why players risked it all for side cash. He also gets into Howard University coming to Oakland, Ray Daniels’ “you forget you’re Black in L.A.” take, and the regional finger-pointing between Black folks.

Lyall Behrens breaks down the No Kings protests and why political issues can’t be solved online—then dives into his theory on Snoop Dogg featuring a gay couple on his cartoon show, why Marc Maron is a hater like most comedians, and what Diddy could do to win back some public favor.Check out this episode of Lyall's other Podcast: https://youtu.be/efbrtYxMdaw?si=Vc8pBcw0FynNFtNh

Lyall Behrens talks hanging with friends, D'Angelo's legacy (19:25), Artists needing to live a life worth talking about, 2010's actors and guessing the Mass Appeal Records "Epic Return Of." Check Out Lyall's Wine Tasting With Comedian Podcast on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFyDBH6AeEr8eDsG9WSO_JoHN9DEFy-gg&si=y1V2PzoX6S1iaPdc

Lyall Behrens talks what his day was like on Sep 11th 2001 and tell's a few Charlie Kirk jokes before ranting about people in the echo chambe.

Lyall Behrens talks his old country relatives, Seattle being his least favorite comedy city and stories about why you're better off being yourself. Check Out Lyall's New Stand Up:https://youtu.be/6wRQ-8xq5Kk?si=eAanVO2fSDU8k8P7Check Out Wine Tasting With Comedian Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFyDBH6AeEr8eDsG9WSO_JoHN9DEFy-gg&si=7YHutnmYdYjubkFC

Lyall opens the episode with thoughts on smash burger fatigue, wine storage, and the rules of birthday month celebrations. He gives a recap of a recent visit to New Orleans before moving on to Snoop Dogg’s conservative turn and Michael Porter Jr.’s red pill rollout.

Lyall Behrens is back to talk road gigs this summer.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens talks post show hangs and comedy groupies. Lyall Behrens starts off with talking the video CNN obtained of P. Diddy assaulting Cassie, NBA Finals, a history of faces of the league, WNBA narratives and lots of personal story tangents.

Lyall Behrens unpacks his disdain for the people of Seattle and C level comedy clubs. Lyall also talks first class lounges, people looking to upstage him during crowd work and West Coast comedy crowds. Watch Wine Tasting With Comedians on Youtube

Lyall Behrens talks performing at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, nightlife in the valley, comedy greenrooms and car rides, Gen-Z Comics & knowing your kinda Black folk. Check out Lyall Behrens new podcast "Wine Tasting with Comedians" on YouTube. Catch Lyall Behrens performing at Club Comedy in Seattle 5/16-5/18!

Lyall Behrens talks Kendrick Lamar going the distance, why Kendrick won and Drake lost, the allegations and future predictions for the big 3.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens talks the NBA playoffs without any 2010's Superstars and Kendrick Lamar dropping "Euphoria." Lyall Behrens unpacks the age limit for which Men should be allowed to indulge in attempting a friend zone flip, toxic Women loving to keep Men around they don't plan on sleeping with and Lyall tells stories of females trying to perform such a heinous act.

Lyall Behrens starts off unpacking a working Comedian's morning routine before getting into Jontay Porter and Michael Porter Jr. being the nasty brothers, NBA players having too much downtime, Klay Thompson's future in the NBA and people having problems with Catlin Clark's rookie contract. This podcast contains reckless talk.

Lyall Behrens unpacks O.J. Simpson's legacy, white Lynch Mob mentality, polarizing moments in modern history and why Black people will defend a guilty man. Then Lyall Behrens talks Drake's "Push Ups," how to win a mainstream rap battle, Drake's Blackness, Rick Ross's reaching, J. Cole being exposed for the suburban rapper that he is and breaking down why he was never on Drake & Kendrick Lamar's level, with stand up comedy tangent's and NBA analogies on the way.

Lyall Behrens starts off with talking why he hate's going out to eat with service industry friends before getting into what's really on his mind. Lyall tells all his bad date stories of 2024 and why he think's therapy has made Millennials and Gen-Z into little entitled assholes. hours

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens reflects on his comedy growth in the last 10 years and talks when trends aren't a match for you. Lyall Behrens talks Diddy getting raided by Homeland Security, his hatred for Hip-Hop conspiracy theories, why the Warriors need to blow it up, Pat Bev's whitest Black guys list and ends with Lizzo and millennial entertainers wanting it both ways.

Pre-Show: Bartenders be so extra when they order a drink. Lyall Behrens talks Kendrick Lamar dissing Drake & J. Cole, Lyall explains why Mos Def saying Drake saying ain't Hip-Hop is rubbish and a UC Berkeley Professor tells his student to 'get out of the Bay Area' if they want a girlfriend.

Lyall Behrens talks Meek Mill being bad at proving he's straight, Drake finally saying "free Tory," Jeanie Buss getting handsy with LeBron James, Dame Lillard and single male life.

Lyall Behrens answers the questions he get's asked a lot: Can I be on the pod? When are you coming to my city? When am I gonna see you on? Why don't you ask a famous comedian friend for help? Do Comedians really be beefing like that? You get girls after shows? How much do you make per show? Next comedy album/comedy special? What are you working on? Lyall Behrens will talk about current events and p*ssy next episode. Promise.

Lyall Behrens starts off unpacking why he hates long-time-no-see people asking him if he still does comedy and his ego about his craft before talking Women dabbling in implied sex work, girls born in 1997 lacking morals, his ideal type within every ethnicity and more. NSFW episode.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens talks doing stand up in Columbus, the hardest transitions to make as a Working Comedian and self care on the road. Lyall Behrens briefly gives his take on the Katt Williams and Shannon Sharpe interview before unpacking why he thinks Americans are deep in their character flaws more than ever. With lots of behind the scenes comedy talk and pop culture tangents on the way.

Lyall Behrens unpacks why experts of former NBA player Ricky Rubio's retirement piece in The Athletic resonated with him before talking comparing yourself to your square friends, dream chasing, the biggest time wasters of his 20s, how going on tour breeds cynicism and the struggle to fall in love with the process over the progress. Tickets: Lyall Behrens Headlines Columbus, OH 2/3

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens unpacks why he's staying in LA every holiday now, hometown hate, seeing friends during the holidays in your 20s vs 30s and his least favorite comedy club. Lyall Behrens talks Christmas gifts during inflation, our gift choices being our love language, which ex-girlfriend gave the best gifts, how to fix Christmas NBA games and Lyall's Christmas watch list.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens plugs upcoming tour dates and talk "I know you" moments in Hollywood. Lyall Behrens kicks things off with talking Julianna Margulies disappointment with the Black and Queer community not sharing a stance on Israel & Palestine that she agrees with, Lenny Kravitz's and Drake's recent comments inspiring a Biracial optics train of thought, Freddie Gibbs vs Benny The Butcher and NBA talk.

Pre-Show: Lyall talks post show interactions, Hasan Minhaj having too many white fans and Black people that don't sound right saying the N-word. Lyall Behrens talks Diddy allegations, Michael Rapport & Black Americans role in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Drake's new EP and Andre 3000 making meditation music.  

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens unpacks people in America either living American, European or Asian lifestyle's and Gen-Z annoying him after shows. Lyall Behrens unpacks his own ego as a performer, people pursuing rap careers out of insecurity, people pitching material to Comedians, Drake's tantrum over Joe Budden's album review and Lyall's personal experience at a Lauryn Hill concert.

Lyall Behrens talks performing in the rust belt, contemplating living in Ohio for a few hours, detoxing from the road and more.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens talks his birthday, landmark life events and Drake's Nothing Was The Same 10 year anniversary. Lyall Behrens digs into the arrest of a suspect for the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur, why Bobbi Althoff being around Black Culture is insulting, Hip-Hop media and 2024 NBA season predictions. 

Lyall Behrens talks major events that occurred during the podcast sabbatical. We start with a rapid fire round on UFO's, Nuggets getting a banner, FIBA basketball world up, the summer of Gunna, Tory Lanez getting a dime, Donald Trump facing criminal charges and Nas & Hit-Boy closing the chapter on their run. Then Lyall Behrens unpacks Zion Williamson getting aired out by a pornographer (they're not all "stars") and takes things off the rails when unpacking Keke Palmer at the Usher concert.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens talks The Alabama River Boat Brawl, being road rusty and only real ones  making it to 8:00 PM. Lyall Behrens talks about going on the road and time spent in Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Nashville, St. Louis and Indianapolis.  Watch PDX Set Watch SD Set Upcoming Tour Dates: 9/6  Edmonton 9/7  Calgary 9/9   Montreal 9/10  Ottawa 10/21   Milwaukee10/22  Detroit 10/23  Columbus 10/24 Cincinnati 10/25  Buffalo1 0/26 Cleveland 10/27 Pittsburgh

Lyall Behrens is back. He talks why he took a pod break and what to expect from the new season.

Lyall Behrens talks seasonal depression, getting mistaken for different Black Comedians at shows, Kooky Uber drivers, people being so wOkE they make the full circle to conservative and dealing with individuals radicalized by the internet. 

Lyall Behrens talks Chris Rock's new Netflix Special, people complaining about comedy specials, bad kids from two parent households and grandparents, getting expelled and Ja Morant.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens has a special announcement for  the PNW listeners.  Then Lyall talks regretting not cussing out a family in the TSA line. Lyall Behrens talks the George Lopez & Ralph Barbosa issue while staying outta Mexican Comedian business, Career Comics, wack youngsters and bitter elders. This episode is filled with subs and tea. 

Lyall Behrens does a rundown of current events from the past few weeks. Lyall talks Super Bowl halftime show, NBA trades, The XXXTentacion trial is underway and Drake is ordered to sit down for a deposition and Gunna being asked to issue a refund.

Lyall Behrens talks Women dumping their gal pals when they get in a new relationship, a review of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and why Lyall is afraid to pay for sex. Then Lyall welcomes back New York Comedian Gabe Pacheco to unpack hoeish texts, creating your own closure and what Women truly owe Men when they don't pay for shit.

Lyall Behrens is back! On this episode we get into LeBron James becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Ja Morant's off the floor shooters, Loyal Goons, Lyfe Jennings getting robbed in Oakland, Julia Fox's viral apartment tour and getting grossed out to the point of no return with potential sexual partners.  Lyall Behrens tells a lot of stories to go with the pop culture breakdowns.