The former Republican Governor of Ohio and the former left-leaning host of a Comedy Central show get together to discuss issues, find solutions, and name-drop certain Austrian muscle men. In the spiel Mike more accurately defines cancel culture and addresses the idea that punishing ideas is only a myth or a moral panic. Warning / Inducement: It's a long Spie ... Show More
Oct 9
Alex Edelman: "There's not a lot of comedy in being right."
Today on The Gist, guest host Isabella introduces Mike Pesca's conversation with comedian Alex Edelman on Funny You Should Mention, discussing his acclaimed solo Broadway show, Just for Us. Edelman breaks down the craft of joke mechanics and set construction, the role of audience ... Show More
51m 49s
Oct 7
Yaakov Katz: "An idea cannot be defeated."
Guest host Isabella introduces Mike Pesca's conversation with Yaakov Katz, author of While Israel Slept. Katz explains the intelligence failures and false assumptions behind October 7, the international fallout, and why he believes ending the conflict means dismantling Hamas thro ... Show More
39m 38s
Mar 2022
John Kasich & Jordan Klepper: Finding Commonalities & Civil Dialogue
On this episode, Donny sits down with two guests, Former Ohio Governor, John Kasich, and comedian and former correspondent on “The Daily Show,” Jordan Klepper. They kick off the conversation by sharing how the unlikely duo teamed up for their new podcast, Kasich & Klepper, with t ... Show More
57m 46s
Dec 2020
Centrist Cheap Shots, Soak Your Bod In Pepsi 12.3.20
<p>In episode 771, Jack and Miles are joined by Joey Clift to discuss establishment moderates vs progressives, Michael Flynn calling for a military coup, Georgia election officials condemning violent rhetoric on the right, the Pepsi-scented face mask, Melania's White House Christ ... Show More
1h 18m