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Ruse Radio
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Ruse's personal podcast filled with semi-professional ponderance
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MAGDALENA CONWAY - Indie Horror Actress
3w ago01:30:56Tap to summarizeMagdalena Conway is an actress based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch her in 'Whispers of the Witching Hour', 'Grinners', 'It Came From Somewhere', 'Attack of the Corn Zombies', & much more! 🎭 In this episode, we discuss the time Magdalena won 'Best Young Actress' at a Rome film festival, what makes 'The Conjuring' films so brilliant, why compromise is so common in filmmaking, turning chocolate syrup and ham into blood and guts for a zombie movie, what makes 'The Birdcage' Robin Williams' most underrated film, and much more! 🔥
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GALAXY FRANCIS - Clean Up After Yourself
3w ago01:29:20Tap to summarizeGalaxy Francis is a musician based in Chicago, IL 💯 he's currently releasing 1 NEW SONG for EVERY WEEK OF 2026 🔥 always another one on GALAXY FRIDAYS 🌌 In this episode, we discuss the power of producing your own music, Galaxy Francis's songwriting process, how our living spaces reflect our personalities, what made 'Sinners' such an excellent film, why Netflix's cancellation of 'The OA' was heartbreaking, what inspired Galaxy Fridays, and so much more! 🔥
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CLAIRE MALKIE - Nothing is Going to Save You
3w ago02:42:46Tap to summarizeClaire Malkie is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss why caffiene is more addictive than you think, whether we would try 'dirty soda', breaking free from our bad habits, the problem with Pop Rocks, what makes auditioning is so emotionally taxing, and much more! 🔥
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KYRIE DA COMIC - Bambi Reloaded
Jun 301:40:30Tap to summarizeKyrie Da Comic is a comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! 🔥 He (along with Felonious Monk & Kathryn Gongaware) hosts the eye-opening 'Beyond Bars Podcast', a show that focuses on giving a platform to people who have been justice-impacted — meaning those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system. On the show, they highlight second chances, share stories of rehabilitation, and humanize individuals who have been through the system rather than letting their pasts define them. 💯 He also produces 'Ask A Comedian', where the audience gets to ask their favorite comedians anything that comes to mind! The show takes place monthly at the Lincoln Lodge 🎭 In this episode, we discuss the meaning behind 'the revolution will not be televised", learning to curate your crazy, what makes a good roast joke, the rise of 'vibe politics', what Epstein and Diddy had in common, and much more! 🔥
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AMY SIMON - It's Just Jokes
Jun 201:28:40Tap to summarizeAmy Simon is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, IL! 💯 She is the mind behind 'Throwdown: the Gauntlet' taking place WEEKLY at Burton Place (in Oldtown) on FRIDAYS at 8 PM 🎭 In this episode, we discuss why we love the book 'Brave New World', LOL Dolls, what motivated Amy to create 'Throwdown the Gauntlet', how stand-up is about much more than being funny, how Bam Margera was ahead of his time, why developing talent and building a supportive community is the key to success, and much more! 🔥
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STEVO NYSTROM - Never Take Compliments for Granted
Jun 202:09:51Tap to summarizeStevo Nystrom is a musician, actor, comedian, director, writer, artist, & teacher based in Chicago, IL! 💯 He's the lead singer of the one and only NYSTRODAMUS, Chicago's greatest shrap metal band to ever exist 🤯 Their latest project, 'Even The Scale' is OUT NOW on all streaming platforms 🤘 You can also catch him in THE SPAGHETTI MAN 🍝 You can also catch him in GOBBLEHEAD 🦃 Wherever you go, you can not escape Stevo. In this episode, we discuss dead internet theory, what makes a bad band manager, the electric feeling we get after performing live, how all of us can contribute to building Chicago's music scene, why young musicians are manipulated by the industry, and much more! 🔥
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TEDDY HILL - It's Just a Prank, Bro
Jun 202:08:13Tap to summarizeTeddy Hill is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago! 💯 His production, 'Cannabesties', is a comedy show bringing the HIGHEST quality BESTIES to their sesh every month 💨 You can catch the show LIVE at the Salt Shed Dispensary. He also hosts a weekly comedy open mic titled 'Underground Lounge Mic', taking place EVERY Thursday at the Underground Lounge in Lakeview 🎙 In this episode, we discuss the glory of YouTube's classic era, whether happy people can make great art, Vince McMahon's legacy and scandals, Dave Chappelle's response to the Kramer incident, how context and intent can justify the impossible, and much more! 🔥
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JUBY DAGOD - Build a Bridge
Jun 203:05:02Tap to summarizeJuby DaGod is a hip-hop artist based in Chicago, IL 💯 His latest project, 'Jubilee' is OUT NOW on all streaming platforms 🎵 In this episode, we discuss whether or not subwoofers were used while building the pyramids, why Lauryn Hill never released a second album, the difference between dropping singles and full-length projects as an emerging artist, how J Cole embraced the YouTube producer community, what makes Ice Cube one of the most famous rappers of all-time, and so much more! 🔥
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EMILY OGLE - Where's My Wife?
Jun 202:23:49Tap to summarizeEmily Ogle is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss calling your mom, how major life changes can boost your confidence, the strength in performing for emotional release rather than monetary gain, what makes a good wife, whether Ruse should pluck his eyebrows, and much more! 🔥
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CONNOR MUSARRA - Steal This Idea
May 2401:25:02Tap to summarizeConnor Musarra is a musician based in Los Angeles, CA 💯 You may know him from his viral Law & Order SVU song, the time he posted a song every day for an entire year, his 'Steal This Idea' series, or maybe his latest ongoing project where he adds to a never-ending song everyday indefinitely 🎵 In this episode, we discuss the unpredictability and superstitions surrounding virality, what it was like making the move from Cleveland to L.A., why social media rewards people for recycling themselves, how Connor's 'Steal This Idea' series exploded his reach, seeing people like Logic and Polo G react to his work, and so much more! 🔥
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