Comedian Mary Houlihan (Broad City, The Chris Gethard Show) interviews comedians, journalists, activists and folks not represented in mainstream media. Support the show by subscribing at youtube.com/maryhoulihan and patreon.com/maryhoulihan
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Ethan Stanislawski, comedian and writer, sits down with Mary Houlihan to discuss his one-man show "Jew, Interrupted," his appearance on the Israelism podcast, and how he gained more than he lost by speaking up. **Timestamps** - 00:00:00 Trailer - 00:00:32 Intro - 00:00:52 "Jew Interrupted" - 00:04:59 The efficacy of the words "Zionist" and "anti-Zionist" - 00:06:33 Getting crazy messages on…
Michael Burns left academia and made a name for himself writing and hosting comedic educational videos for the popular YouTube channel, Wisecrack. After the company laid everyone off, he started his own channel Burns Theory, where he continues to make content about philosophy, media criticism, and radical politics that is smart, funny, and respects the viewer's intelligence. We talk about the…
Comedian and longtime Redacted Tonight correspondent John F. O'Donnell discusses Trump's new domestic terrorism directive, the 2016 sabotage of Bernie Sanders' primary run, and why working comedians need to let go of careerism and use their talents to fight fascism. They cover NSPM-7 and the draconian sentences like 30 years for possession of zines, organizing with About Face Veterans Against…
Greg Roque joins Mary Houlihan to discuss roast comedy, disability representation, and left-wing politics. They cover the Kevin Hart roast, accessibility barriers in comedy venues, how Latinos joining ICE mirrors Irish immigrants joining the police force, and how Greg's love of books led him to radical politics. Timestamps 00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:42 Intro 00:01:26 Irish and Mexican Identity:…
Christian Polanco (The Cooligans podcast) talks the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sportswashing, and how teams getting punished (or not punished) for their government's behavior. We discuss the growth of American soccer, equal pay in the women's game, FIFA's treatment of Russia and Iran, the Maccabi Tel Aviv riots in Amsterdam, efforts to ban Israel from FIFA, and how fan-owned clubs in Germany approach…
Ron Placone talks the forgotten left-wing history of Italian Americans, and why immigrant diaspora groups in the U.S. should reclaim their radical history, whether your family's been here for ten years or two-hundred years. If you're liking the show, please consider supporting at patreon.com/maryhoulihan as a paid or free member. Timestamps 00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:36 Intro 00:01:00 Anti-Fascist…
Rod Benson talks about his varied career as a professional basketball player, fine artist, muralist, and writer. Rod has painted 84 Luigi murals across LA, including one outside our podcast studio. Rod and Mary speak freely about LA fire theories, frustrations with mainstream media, celebrity silence, abolishing NDA's, and why speaking out is an act of resistance. Timestamps 00:00:00 Trailer…
Jamie Loftus talks her journey as a gonzo-style journalist turned podcast maker, covering her deep-dive series on Mensa, Lolita, viral fame, and hot dogs. They share the challenges of building a career while corporate media consolidates. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Trailer 00:00:41 Intro 00:01:07 Journalism-as-Podcast and the Mensa Project 00:06:24 Mensa, IQ Tests, and Right-Wing Overlap 00:11:14 16th…
Lexi Plata, a 63-year-old trans Ecuadorian-American comedian from Queens, joins Mary Houlihan for a wide-ranging conversation covering her life story, trans identity, and growing up in pre-gentrified New York City. They discuss the anti-trans media narrative, working for the Gambino family as a teenager, Lexi's complicated relationship with Catholicism, immigration, ICE, and why she has checked…
Maebe Pudlo, candidate for California State Senate District 26, joins Mary Houlihan to discuss their political journey from challenging Adam Schiff to running for state senate. They cover the Palestine ceasefire resolution Maebe passed on the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council, trans representation in government, ICE raids in LA, and their platform on housing, policing, and how to fund it all.…