Best Tony Ryan CEO Design Podcasts (2025)

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Bryan Callen Can’t Handle Harland Williams | Off Limits 1:15:04

3h ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Harland Williams isn’t just funny — he’s a one-man acid trip with perfect timing. In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with one of the most original minds in comedy for a conversation that feels more like a surreal improv jam session than an interview. Topics include: Harland’s spontaneous takes on the universe, animals, and death …

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Andrew Wilson: “America Is Burning From the Inside” | OFF LIMITS Podcast 1:13:14

8d ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Can traditional values survive the modern world? In this episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with conservative heavyweight Andrew Wilson, a professional debater known for taking on atheists, feminists, and modern culture — and holding the line. They dig deep into: The rise of male hopelessness and weak leadership Why modern culture underm…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Senior Lecturer in Primary Education Janine Pavlis 59:09

14d ago59:09

59:09

In this episode, we focus on primary education, specifically design and technology education in the primary phase. Our guest in this episode is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at St.Mary's University, Twickenham, Janine Pavlis. In recent years, we at the Design & Technology Association have seen significant growth in our primary membership cat…

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Carrot Top Gets Real: “They Called Me the Prop Clown… Now Look” 1:13:18

16d ago1:13:18

1:13:18

He’s been mocked, memed, and underestimated — but Carrot Top might be one of the most successful stand-up comedians alive. In this unfiltered episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with the Las Vegas legend to talk about everything: Fame, plastic surgery rumors, and being a comedy outlier His start in college with a trunk full of props Survi…

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Physics is Dead | feat. Eric Weinstein 1:39:40

23d ago1:39:40

1:39:40

Eric Weinstein drops bombs on the physics establishment.In this explosive episode of OFF LIMITS, Bryan Callen sits down with the legendary mathematical physicist to discuss why modern physics may be dead, how string theory hijacked academia, and why his “Theory of Everything” took him his entire life to conceive. Weinstein opens up about: • The fla…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Aakeen Parikh 57:48

28d ago57:48

57:48

Dr Aakeen Parikh is a mechanical engineer with a background in research, design, sustainable technologies, and social impact. She currently works as the Project Manager for the Vehicle Future Hub at Imperial College London. Aakeen discovered engineering through her passion for product design, and she has worked on numerous projects over the years. …

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Designed for Life - Live at Simon Langton Boys School, Kent (Part 2) 1:06:13

1M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

In this, the second episode of a two-part mini-series, we continue exploring the journey of school design and technology leaders and departments as we visit and speak with staff, students, and parents at Simon Langton Boys' Grammar School in Canterbury, Kent. Before anyone assumes this is a story of overprivileged students enjoying an experience fa…

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Designed for Life - Live at Simon Langton Boys School, Kent (Part 1) 58:13

1M ago58:13

58:13

In this episode, we continue exploring the journey of school design and technology leaders and departments as we visit and talk with staff, students, and parents at the Simon Langton Boys Grammar School in Canterbury, Kent. Before anyone decides this is a story of overprivileged students enjoying an experience created by money and connections, plea…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Dean Kamen & Chris Hatherall 59:51

2M ago59:51

59:51

This is a big episode for Designed for Life, as we proudly reach number 100! We are delighted to have Dean Kamen, an American engineer, inventor, and businessman, on the show. Dean is known for his inventions of the Segway, iBOT, and Slingshot (a water purification system) and for founding what he proudly calls his greatest invention, FIRST. In thi…

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Dire Wolves Are Stupid 45:06

2M ago45:06

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Bryan is BACK to break down dumb wolves, bomb-sniffing rats, hunting ancient vicious bear, John Oliver's athletic prowess, fat trainers and more. DATES: https://bryancallen.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/bryan-callen MERCH: http://bit.ly/bryancallenmerchBy Bryan Callen

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Designed forn Life - Live at Newstead Wood School 1:16:51

3M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

How do you build a successful design & technology department from the ground up with an entirely new staff? What curriculum changes should you make at KS3, KS4 and KS5 to ensure you stretch and challenge what are undoubtedly very bright students? What physical changes can you make to the department's look, feel and function when the budget is tight…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Marisa Kurimbokus IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2024 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Marisa Kurimbokus, who was announced as the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2024 at the end of last year. In the podcast, we follow Marisa's journey from primary school, where a teacher dropped what I can only assume was a casual comment, but it is one that sticks with her to this day. Through secon…

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Designed for Life - Live at Arts University Bournemouth 1:00:33

4M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

In this episode, we take the podcast on the road to Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) and talk with YouTube stalwarts Brothers Make, Louise Dennis, Curator at MoDiP (Museum of Design in Plastics) and Will Strange, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader (Sustainable Design) at AUB. The podcast was recorded on February 5th in the main lecture theatre at t…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Titi Oliyide 55:55

5M ago55:55

55:55

Growing up with a love of mathematics, Titi thought a career as a maths teacher was beckoning until a conversation with one of her sister's friends opened up the possibility of becoming an engineer. A comment that stood out for me in this conversation was her sister's friend's statement, "You don't have to love chemistry or be brilliant at it to be…

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Designed for Life - 2024 Wrapped Compilation 1:05:54

6M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Somehow, another year has passed, and it's time to look back on Designed for Life across 2024. Over the year, we released sixteen new episodes, reached over 31,000 streams, reached new audiences in Asia and America and, most importantly, got to speak with some amazing and inspiring guests. In this end-of-year episode, we look back and have selected…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Hepzi Rattray 51:30

6M ago51:30

51:30

Imagine accidentally being put off from a career in engineering by your brilliant grandfather who, without realising, made a career in the sector sound unreachable. Hepzi Rattray is a structural engineer with the global engineering company Ramboll, but for many years, she attempted to avoid following this career trajectory. In this penultimate podc…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Barnabas Shelbourne 58:28

6M ago58:28

58:28

Barnabas is the CEO of The Greenpower Education Trust. This charity works with young people nationally to introduce them to using their STEM education in a very practical way to create battery-driven vehicles that then compete in regional and national heats. Having experienced 'Greenpower' as a teacher, headteacher, and now as CEO of the Design & T…

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The Future of Military Conflict Under Trump | Ryan McBeth 54:20

7M ago54:20

54:20

Bryan is joined by Intel Analyst, Ryan McBeth, to break down what geopolitical conflict looks like under Trump, the future of Israel, the advancement of military technology and more. Check out Ryan's company here https://www.aeromedlab.com Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Maria Dunbar (Leith's Education) 59:16

7M ago59:16

59:16

In this episode, we turn to Food and Nutrition in the school curriculum and look at the challenges facing this aspect of National Curriculum education. Over the last few weeks, I have been fortunate to be introduced to Leith's Education and walked through their curriculum resources from KS1 to Post 16 (and extracurricular). These come at a cost (se…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Dr. Hilary Leevers 55:25

8M ago55:25

55:25

In this week’s episode of Designed for Life, we are fortunate to speak with Dr Hilary Leevers, the Chief Executive of Engineering UK. We break from the usual show format to explore some of the data surrounding entry to engineering as a profession and discuss Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, which this year runs from November 11th to 15th. EngineeringUK d…

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The Christ Bear 45:47

8M ago45:47

45:47

Bryan is back to break down christ bears, Cynthia Erivo being pissed. Jaden Smith being sad, Trump being an absolute savage and more. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9w SPOTIFY: https:…

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Secrets of the Adult Industry | Alana Evans 1:01:10

8M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Bryan sits down with Adult Performer, Alana Evans, to break down what the early days of the industry looked like, how the industry has changed, rights for actors and the on set secrets of the industry. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full ep…

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There's a Crisis in Physics | Sabine Hossenfelder 1:14:34

8M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Bryan sits down with Sabine to break down the intellectual crisis facing the study of physics, why certain theories and fields are financed and why others aren't, why leading down the wrong path in physics can hurt us as a species, and more. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancalle…

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Can Science PROVE the Afterlife? | Dr. Jeffrey Long 1:02:16

9M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Bryan is joined by Near Death Experience Researcher and Oncologist, Dr. Jeffrey Long, to discuss his research and investigation of the experiences people have when stuck between life and death. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode he…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Jonty Deeley Williamson 57:38

9M ago57:38

57:38

Talk about battery power and people's attention automatically turns to electric vehicles, but in reality, this is one sector of a rapidly growing market. With this growth, there is an increasing need for young people to enter the sector and help design and make the power plants of the future. In this episode, we talk with Jonty Deely Williamson, wh…

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The Dangers of Mossad and Chimp Ownership 42:09

9M ago42:09

42:09

Bryan is back to break down the Lebanese pager story, chimp husbandry, coats of fur, masculine male bodies, the Diddy raid and more. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3eXvC9w SPOTIFY: https:/…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Nick Ford 58:36

10M ago58:36

58:36

In this episode, we talk with Nick Ford, founder of the design studio Pipsqueak and IP development specialist. Nick talks us through his school education, which took place at a time when neurodiversity was not so easily recognised or accounted for. Several very diverse jobs followed as Nick sought to find his way in the world of work from a mechani…

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How The CIA Elects our Leaders | Adam Simon 1:45:40

10M ago1:45:40

1:45:40

Bryan is joined by writer and producer, Adam Simon, to break down the power of the deep state, the story of Jonathan Pollard, the people that design the algorithms that program us and more. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: …

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Bill Williams 51:24

10M ago51:24

51:24

In this episode, we start a series in which we will talk with Design & Technology Association Trustees about their careers to date and the reasons why being a Trustee of the Association and being connected to its work is important to them. We start this series by talking with Bill Williams, Chair of D&TA Trustees. Bill is an experienced CEO across …

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Alex Ball BA (Hons) New Designers 2024 36:57

11M ago36:57

36:57

This is the first episode with young graduates met recently at New Designers 2024 in London. Alex graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a second-class BA (Hons) in Product Design. I was struck by the simplicity of his design project and the clear communication of intent within his work. It is clear that Alex is very passionate abou…

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America Is a CHRISTIAN Nation | Andrew Wilson 1:26:54

11M ago1:26:54

1:26:54

Bryan is joined by Andrew Wilson to break down the roots of our ethical standards, how to debate the other side, the philosophical dangers of the modern ethos and more. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full episode here: APPLE PODCASTS: https…

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The Whiskey King | Raj Bhakta 1:13:30

11M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Bryan is joined by the Founder of Whistle Pig, Raj Bhakta to talk about his time on The Apprentice, running for office, letting the muse speak, buying a farm when everyone thinks you're crazy and more. Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.com/live You can listen to the full ep…

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Life Lessons from a Hells Angel | George Christie 1:37:26

11M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Bryan is joined by a former member of the Hells Angels, George Christie. They break down the history of the organization, the rise of the club in the drug trade, the threats on George's life and more. https://www.patreon.com/georgechristie Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.…

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Harnessing Ancient Energy | Christopher Dunn 1:01:40

12M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Bryan is joined by Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Christopher Dunn, to discuss the mysteries surrounding the pyramids of Giza. What were they for? What is their connection to Nicola Tesla? Why does the archaeological community want to silence these theories? Check out Chris' book here - https://a.co/d/0j5xXhj2 Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy…

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The Harm of Left Wing Activism | Breitbart's Editor in Chief, Alex Marlow 13:45

1y ago13:45

13:45

Bryan is joined by Breitbart's Editor in Chief, Alex Marlow to talk about what it means to be a conservative, the dangers of left wing activism, the challenges surrounding a Trump presidency and more. Breitbart News: https://www.breitbart.com/ Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancal…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Trudi Barrow 52:28

1y ago52:28

52:28

In this episode, we are delighted to converse with Design education specialist, advisor, teacher and CLEAPSS consultant Trudi Barrow. It seems like a strange statement, but we rarely have a design and technology teacher and leader on the podcast, so in this episode, we follow Trudi's journey into teaching but then spend a good part of the conversat…

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Why American Colleges, Legislatures, and Thinking Are Broken | Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas 1:09:55

1y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Virginia Delegate Nick Freitas joins the show to break down how government works at the state level, collegiate indoctrination and what successful conversations in America look like. Nick's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/ Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancalle…

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Intel Analyst on the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza | feat. Ryan McBeth 1:28:52

1y ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Intel Analyst Ryan McBeth joins the show to break down the military strategy of the United States, the misunderstandings surrounding the wars in Gaza and Ukraine and why what he does with a computer is worse than the CIA. Ryan's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@RyanMcBethProgramming Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with the Textiles Skills Centre (Report released April 24) 53:38

1y ago53:38

53:38

In this episode, we are delighted to talk with Dawn Foxall and Roy Ballam about the recently released paper commissioned by the Textiles Skills Centre, 'Unravelling the Fabric of Textiles Education'. As we seek to move the subject forward, building from the bottom up being our approach at the Association, we need to carefully look at where textiles…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Gordon Fraser (Marloe Watch Co) 1:02:57

1y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

In this conversation, we follow Gordon Fraser, Co-founder of the Marloe Watch Company, on his journey from a difficult school experience to co-founding a successful British-designed watch company. With his Co-founder Oliver, whom he met online, the two founded The Marloe Watch Company and produced their first two watches without meeting (and living…

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Reaching Your PEAK: Performance Insights from Dr. Andy Galpin 1:45:13

1y ago1:45:13

1:45:13

Bryan is joined by performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin to break down the future of human wellness, common mistakes people make when training or losing weight plus busting all of the bro-science myths on the internet. Look under the hood with - https://www.vitalityblueprint.com/ Sleep better with - https://www.absoluterest.com/ Find out more about…

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AI: More DANGEROUS Than We Could Ever Imagine | feat Gladstone AI's Jeremie & Eduard Harris 1:24:23

1+ y ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Gladstone AI's Jeremie and Eduard Harris join the show to talk about the impending threat of AI, how they advised the State Department regarding that danger, the state of efficiency vs. ethics in America and more. Find out more on Gladstone here - https://www.gladstone.ai/about Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up show…

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The Counter REVOLUTION is Coming | feat. Matt Bilinsky 1:16:55

1+ y ago1:16:55

1:16:55

Bryan sits down with Matt Bilinsky to discuss the issue at the border, conspiracy theories running rampant in America, where this country is heading and why we need a counter revolution more than ever. Matt Bilinsky - https://www.instagram.com/mattbilinsk... Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiti…

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The GREATEST MINDS Studied This Philosophy... | feat. James Beshara 1:37:21

1+ y ago1:37:21

1:37:21

Bryan is joined by MagicMind Founder and angel investor James Beshara to talk about the philosophy that Aldous Huxley, Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Alan Watts and more studied, plus the dangers of caffeine, the dangers of kung fu and the meaning of life. Get your Magic Mind at - https://magicmind.com Get your dose of Vedanta here - @TheDailyVedantic…

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What the Road is ACTUALLY Like | feat. Mike Young and Jason Collings 1:02:25

1+ y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Comedians Mike Young and Jason Collings talk about opening for Chappelle, Rogan and Saget, clubs that hosted the biggest comedians before they were famous, boxing and rolling with the greats and the importance of a starter jacket. Check out Jason's newest special here - https://shorturl.at/gnwB4 Check out Mike's newest special here - https://www.yo…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Claire Holman 1:04:23

1+ y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

In this episode, we are in conversation with Claire Holman, modelmaking professional and lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth. We follow Claire's journey from a fairly nomadic start as her family moved first to Zambia and then to England, closely followed by Scotland as her father's work dictated their journey. This was followed at age sixteen b…

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The Horror of War is Perpetual and BY DESIGN | feat. Blackwater CEO Erik Prince 1:22:12

1+ y ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Blackwater CEO and Founder Erik Prince joins the show to break down why war is meant to be expensive, the controversial history of Blackwater, the addiction to greed in our military and just how real the Military Industrial Complex is. Get your UNPLUG PHONE at https://www.unplugged.com Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Josh Myers (Founder Denimolite) 51:05

1+ y ago51:05

51:05

Denim jeans have become an integral part of modern-day life. The majority of us own at least one pair (I personally have to confess to seven)! But how are these garments made? At what cost to the environment? And when they reach end of life how many of us give proper thought to where our once-loved products end up? Josh Myers is on a mission to tur…

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Designed for Life - In conversation with Sophie Hague 55:36

1+ y ago55:36

55:36

This episode sees us in conversation with Sophie Hague - 2022 RSA Student Award winner and UX Designer. Sophie found school difficult, not so much academically, but she found it over-stimulating, crowded and overall, just not an enjoyable experience. The one exception to this was design and technology lessons, where she enjoyed the 'open-endedness'…

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What is Your SOUL WORTH? | feat. Jamie Kennedy 46:35

1+ y ago46:35

46:35

Jamie and Bryan sit down to break down the cult of the amateur, why Instagram thought Bryan was fit and/or gay, the way comedy used to be in Los Angeles and searching for purpose. Get tickets for Jamie's shows at https://jamiekennedy.com/ Want more Bryan Callen? You can buy tickets to one of his stand-up shows near you by visiting www.bryancallen.c…

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