The Commercial Break – TCB Special Election Coverage!

Release Date: August 2, 2024
Hosts: Bryan Green, Krissy Hoadley, Astrid (Co-host)
Guest: Austin Nasso (Comedian/Impressionist)

Overview

In this raucous, improv-driven episode, The Commercial Break presents a tongue-in-cheek “special election coverage” featuring comedian and impressionist Austin Nasso. The centerpiece is hilarious faux-interviews with “Donald Trump” and “Joe Biden” – spot-on impressions delivered by Nasso – satirically riffing on recent campaign drama, the Olympics, fast food habits, tech startups, and more. The hosts mix in absurd political banter, lighthearted jabs at pop culture, and peek behind the curtain with insights from their talented guest.

Key Theme:
Lampooning current political dynamics and internet culture through irreverent impressions and unscripted, freewheeling comedy.

Episode Structure & Major Segments

Olympics & Parenting Tangents (03:31–11:52)
Impressionist “Interviews”:
- Donald Trump (13:26–26:13)
- Joe Biden (28:38–37:49)
Reveal & Comedian Chat with Austin Nasso (39:43–54:59)
Plug Zone, Wrap-Up, & Farewell (54:59–end)

1. Olympics and Parental Pressure (03:31–11:52)

Discussion Points:

Hosts riff on the ongoing Paris Olympics, with particular awe for Simone Biles’ feats.
Bryan shares concerns about the parental “arms race” in youth sports, with stories of coaches pushing expensive training and cautionary tales about burnout and injury.
They joke about their own physical inability, with Bryan quipping about his “saggy man boobs and dad bod.”

Notable Quotes:

Krissy: “I wish I had any physical acumen whatsoever, but my saggy man boobs and dad bod ain’t going to get it done.” (05:52)
Astrid: “Fun for now.” (09:00)
Bryan: “Let them tumble on the floor in the living room for a while before we get them into 17 days a week, you know, 17.” (10:48)

2. Interview with “Donald Trump” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (13:26–26:13)

General Tone:

An uproarious, stream-of-consciousness parody, blending real news with wild non-sequiturs and signature “Trumpian” self-aggrandizement.

Key Discussion Points:

Bitcoin and Technology:
- Trump brags about Bitcoin, meme coins, and his "Apple 2" computer.
- “We want to make the United States the capital of bitcoin... the apes and the degen.”
Biden’s Withdrawal:
- Trump downplays Biden’s campaign: “The question is, was he even ever in it?...should he be running for president? We don’t know.” (15:35)
- Age jokes abound—"I'm younger than all those people who have died thousands of years ago." (16:35)
Election & Golf Challenge:
- Trump jokes about “voter fraud” and challenges Biden to an arm wrestle: “I would love to challenge him...to see, quite frankly, who should take the throne.” (17:31)
- Claims he's a professional-level golfer, Tiger Woods is his “cub.”
Fast Food Habits:
- Trump doubles down on loving McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut: “Meat, wheat and McDonald's.” (19:35–19:52)
Post-Assassination Attempt:
- Lampoons his ear being “shot off” at a rally, describing it as regrown, SpongeBob-style, and now with echolocation: “Now my ear will grow back stronger and better than ever before. I am like a sponge, like SpongeBob. It will grow back from budding.” (21:00, 22:15)
Facing Kamala Harris:
- Calls her “Koala, the Ferris wheel” and accuses her of being a Soviet, with over-the-top incredulity.
White House Redesign:
- Asserts his first priority would be redecorating: “We’re going to change the color scheme...a beautiful baby blue and a gold color scheme. We’re going to add some mahogany shelves...” (24:02)
Friendship with Kim Jong Un:
- Says they’re “good friends” who “play Xbox Live every night,” and will have “sleepovers and maybe play Twister.” (24:42)
Sign-Off:
- “Regardless of who wins, I won. And I’m the emperor.” (25:49)

Best Trump Quotes:

“You look at my ear now, it’s one of the bigger ears. And it even has echolocation...like a bat.” (22:15)
“Miss me, miss me. And now you have to kiss me.” (20:54)

3. Interview with “Joe Biden” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (28:38–37:49)

General Tone:

Biden is depicted in a surreal, rambling, avuncular fashion, peppered with malapropisms, non-sequiturs, and runaway anecdotes.

Key Discussion Points:

Health and Stamina:
- Biden claims to have just gotten over “smallpox,” “chickenpox,” and being in a hospital with a man dying of gangrene (29:07).
- “Get vaccinated. Get oscillated...Fact is, I was not bad covert case, it was a little baby Covid case.” (29:26)
Decision to Step Down:
- Offers meandering, folksy reasoning: “For the sake of American people, for a second democracy, folks, I had a fantastic term. I did a lot of great work...” (30:06)
- Launches into a bizarre story about “playing in a metal scrap field in Scranton, Transylvania.”
Reflections on Age:
- Parodies Biden’s years in office: “I have 575 years of service as American democracy.” (31:30)
- Claims he can distinguish “cow and chicken,” and “the word egg and the word stove.” (32:16)
Election Prospects:
- Biden and Trump both joke about arm-wrestling and street fights: “Donald Duck, I challenge you to a tussle.” (33:45)
- Asserts he’ll “run for senator...probably be center of the great state of China.” (34:35)
Afterlife Plans:
- Quips: “Die. Joking around. All jokes. Look, jokes aside, fact is we have it. I’m gonna probably run for senator.” (34:21)
- Suggests he’ll challenge Vladimir Putin or “run for senator of Ukraine.” (35:03, 35:14)
Coda – Dr. Jill and Other “Plans”:
- Refers to “Dr. Seuss” as a friend and rambles about chairs: “We have enough chairs to go around.” (35:37)
- Affirms support for “Care Bear,” a mangled rendition of Kamala Harris, for president.

Memorable Bidenisms:

“When I was a little boy, I was 47 years old...” (30:20)
“If I could describe America in one word, one word only—[makes noises].” (32:51)
“Put the little baby in the back of the tube. Take it for a whirlwind.” (37:34)
“Who am I?” (38:02)

4. Comedian Reveal & Conversation with Austin Nasso (39:43–54:59)

Key Discussion Points:

Impressions Origin:
- Austin explains mimicking Trump since the 2016 election, inspired by his mother’s nagging.
- Shares background in software engineering (ex-Microsoft), his virality on TikTok, and how he and a college roommate both inadvertently turned their Trump impressions into a career.
Performing & Going Viral:
- Tells of being featured on Howard Stern and developing comedic impressions of Trump, Biden, and more (“Kamala’s up next!”).
Tech Roast Show:
- Talks about his live show and podcast, “Tech Roast Show” and “Visionary Billionaire Genius Podcast,” which lampoon startup culture and roast “tech bros” live.
- Explains the format: “We get tech people who we’ve never met before, like CEOs or founders, and we just make fun of them.” (46:16)
- Gears up for upcoming gigs across NYC, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and India.
Cultural Satire:
- Bryan and Austin riff on the absurdity of startup culture, detailing how VC funding can be a game, not always tied to product success.
- “You just keep on sucking up this money. But it’s part of the equation, it’s part of the ecosystem, it’s how they live. And it’s a world that I can only imagine or dream, most of us can only imagine or dream of living in—or roasting the people who do.” (50:49)
Podcast Promos and Social Media:
- Austin’s handles: @austinnasso, @techroastshow.
- Hosts encourage listeners to check out his TikTok, podcasts, and live shows.

Notable Quotes:

Austin (on his Trump impression): “My mom kind of like sounds like Trump in a way. Like the specific way she nags me. She’ll just be like, austin, what’s the matter? You don’t call your mother? You don’t love your mother?” (41:25)
Bryan: “Let them tumble on the floor in the living room for a while before we get them into 17 days a week, you know, 17.” (10:48)

5. Closing Banter, Housekeeping, and Farewell (54:59–end)

Hosts plug upcoming shows in Florida and remind listeners about their free sticker promo.
Astrid declares: “Oh my God. I love the man behind the voices.” (55:12)
Emphasize Austin’s talent: “Very good at what he does. Very funny on the socials. You gotta follow him. ...There’s a lot of interesting stuff coming up in the election season.” (55:43)

Timestamped Highlights & Quotes

[05:52] Krissy: “My saggy man boobs and dad bod ain’t going to get it done.”
[15:35] Trump (Nasso): “The question is, was he even ever in it?...should he be running for president? We don’t know.”
[17:31] Trump: “I would love to challenge him...to see, quite frankly, who should take the throne.”
[19:35] Trump: “Meat, wheat and McDonald's.”
[21:00] Trump: “They tried to kill me. They wanted to blow me up on TV. ...My ear will grow back stronger and better than ever before. I am like a sponge, like SpongeBob.”
[22:15] Trump: “You look at my ear now, it’s one of the bigger ears. And it even has echolocation...like a bat.”
[32:16] Biden (Nasso): “I could tell a difference between cow and chicken. Folks, look, I know the difference between the word egg and the word stove.”
[34:21] Biden: “Die. Joking around. All jokes. Look, jokes aside, fact is we have it. I’m gonna probably run for senator.”
[35:37] Biden: “Dr. Seuss, he’s a good friend of mine. We have...red chair, blue chair...enough chairs to go around.”
[41:25] Austin: “My mom kind of like sounds like Trump in a way...You don’t love your mother?”
[46:16] Austin: “We get tech people who we’ve never met before, like CEOs or founders, and we just make fun of them.”
[50:49] Bryan: “You just keep on sucking up this money...And it’s a world that I can only imagine or dream...or roasting the people who do.”

Overall Tone & Style

Playful, anarchic, and irreverent—the episode is a fast-moving whirlwind of satirical sketches, free association, and gentle but biting parody. Both hosts and guest lean into absurdism and improv, while never straying far from a sense of camaraderie and light-hearted fun.

Best for Listeners Who:

Love sharp, pop culture-laced political humor
Appreciate high-level voice impressions that lampoon without getting too mean-spirited
Enjoy unfiltered, improvisational podcast banter
Want an inside peek at the social media world of comedy impressions and tech satire

The Commercial Break – TCB Special Election Coverage!

Release Date: August 2, 2024
Hosts: Bryan Green, Krissy Hoadley, Astrid (Co-host)
Guest: Austin Nasso (Comedian/Impressionist)

Overview

Key Theme:
Lampooning current political dynamics and internet culture through irreverent impressions and unscripted, freewheeling comedy.

Episode Structure & Major Segments

Olympics & Parenting Tangents (03:31–11:52)
Impressionist “Interviews”:
- Donald Trump (13:26–26:13)
- Joe Biden (28:38–37:49)
Reveal & Comedian Chat with Austin Nasso (39:43–54:59)
Plug Zone, Wrap-Up, & Farewell (54:59–end)

1. Olympics and Parental Pressure (03:31–11:52)

Discussion Points:

Hosts riff on the ongoing Paris Olympics, with particular awe for Simone Biles’ feats.
Bryan shares concerns about the parental “arms race” in youth sports, with stories of coaches pushing expensive training and cautionary tales about burnout and injury.
They joke about their own physical inability, with Bryan quipping about his “saggy man boobs and dad bod.”

Notable Quotes:

Krissy: “I wish I had any physical acumen whatsoever, but my saggy man boobs and dad bod ain’t going to get it done.” (05:52)
Astrid: “Fun for now.” (09:00)
Bryan: “Let them tumble on the floor in the living room for a while before we get them into 17 days a week, you know, 17.” (10:48)

2. Interview with “Donald Trump” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (13:26–26:13)

General Tone:

An uproarious, stream-of-consciousness parody, blending real news with wild non-sequiturs and signature “Trumpian” self-aggrandizement.

Key Discussion Points:

Bitcoin and Technology:
- Trump brags about Bitcoin, meme coins, and his "Apple 2" computer.
- “We want to make the United States the capital of bitcoin... the apes and the degen.”
Biden’s Withdrawal:
- Trump downplays Biden’s campaign: “The question is, was he even ever in it?...should he be running for president? We don’t know.” (15:35)
- Age jokes abound—"I'm younger than all those people who have died thousands of years ago." (16:35)
Election & Golf Challenge:
- Trump jokes about “voter fraud” and challenges Biden to an arm wrestle: “I would love to challenge him...to see, quite frankly, who should take the throne.” (17:31)
- Claims he's a professional-level golfer, Tiger Woods is his “cub.”
Fast Food Habits:
- Trump doubles down on loving McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut: “Meat, wheat and McDonald's.” (19:35–19:52)
Post-Assassination Attempt:
- Lampoons his ear being “shot off” at a rally, describing it as regrown, SpongeBob-style, and now with echolocation: “Now my ear will grow back stronger and better than ever before. I am like a sponge, like SpongeBob. It will grow back from budding.” (21:00, 22:15)
Facing Kamala Harris:
- Calls her “Koala, the Ferris wheel” and accuses her of being a Soviet, with over-the-top incredulity.
White House Redesign:
- Asserts his first priority would be redecorating: “We’re going to change the color scheme...a beautiful baby blue and a gold color scheme. We’re going to add some mahogany shelves...” (24:02)
Friendship with Kim Jong Un:
- Says they’re “good friends” who “play Xbox Live every night,” and will have “sleepovers and maybe play Twister.” (24:42)
Sign-Off:
- “Regardless of who wins, I won. And I’m the emperor.” (25:49)

Best Trump Quotes:

“You look at my ear now, it’s one of the bigger ears. And it even has echolocation...like a bat.” (22:15)
“Miss me, miss me. And now you have to kiss me.” (20:54)

3. Interview with “Joe Biden” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (28:38–37:49)

General Tone:

Biden is depicted in a surreal, rambling, avuncular fashion, peppered with malapropisms, non-sequiturs, and runaway anecdotes.

Key Discussion Points:

Health and Stamina:
- Biden claims to have just gotten over “smallpox,” “chickenpox,” and being in a hospital with a man dying of gangrene (29:07).
- “Get vaccinated. Get oscillated...Fact is, I was not bad covert case, it was a little baby Covid case.” (29:26)
Decision to Step Down:
- Offers meandering, folksy reasoning: “For the sake of American people, for a second democracy, folks, I had a fantastic term. I did a lot of great work...” (30:06)
- Launches into a bizarre story about “playing in a metal scrap field in Scranton, Transylvania.”
Reflections on Age:
- Parodies Biden’s years in office: “I have 575 years of service as American democracy.” (31:30)
- Claims he can distinguish “cow and chicken,” and “the word egg and the word stove.” (32:16)
Election Prospects:
- Biden and Trump both joke about arm-wrestling and street fights: “Donald Duck, I challenge you to a tussle.” (33:45)
- Asserts he’ll “run for senator...probably be center of the great state of China.” (34:35)
Afterlife Plans:
- Quips: “Die. Joking around. All jokes. Look, jokes aside, fact is we have it. I’m gonna probably run for senator.” (34:21)
- Suggests he’ll challenge Vladimir Putin or “run for senator of Ukraine.” (35:03, 35:14)
Coda – Dr. Jill and Other “Plans”:
- Refers to “Dr. Seuss” as a friend and rambles about chairs: “We have enough chairs to go around.” (35:37)
- Affirms support for “Care Bear,” a mangled rendition of Kamala Harris, for president.

Memorable Bidenisms:

“When I was a little boy, I was 47 years old...” (30:20)
“If I could describe America in one word, one word only—[makes noises].” (32:51)
“Put the little baby in the back of the tube. Take it for a whirlwind.” (37:34)
“Who am I?” (38:02)

4. Comedian Reveal & Conversation with Austin Nasso (39:43–54:59)

Key Discussion Points:

Impressions Origin:
- Austin explains mimicking Trump since the 2016 election, inspired by his mother’s nagging.
- Shares background in software engineering (ex-Microsoft), his virality on TikTok, and how he and a college roommate both inadvertently turned their Trump impressions into a career.
Performing & Going Viral:
- Tells of being featured on Howard Stern and developing comedic impressions of Trump, Biden, and more (“Kamala’s up next!”).
Tech Roast Show:
- Talks about his live show and podcast, “Tech Roast Show” and “Visionary Billionaire Genius Podcast,” which lampoon startup culture and roast “tech bros” live.
- Explains the format: “We get tech people who we’ve never met before, like CEOs or founders, and we just make fun of them.” (46:16)
- Gears up for upcoming gigs across NYC, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, and India.
Cultural Satire:
- Bryan and Austin riff on the absurdity of startup culture, detailing how VC funding can be a game, not always tied to product success.
- “You just keep on sucking up this money. But it’s part of the equation, it’s part of the ecosystem, it’s how they live. And it’s a world that I can only imagine or dream, most of us can only imagine or dream of living in—or roasting the people who do.” (50:49)
Podcast Promos and Social Media:
- Austin’s handles: @austinnasso, @techroastshow.
- Hosts encourage listeners to check out his TikTok, podcasts, and live shows.

Notable Quotes:

Austin (on his Trump impression): “My mom kind of like sounds like Trump in a way. Like the specific way she nags me. She’ll just be like, austin, what’s the matter? You don’t call your mother? You don’t love your mother?” (41:25)
Bryan: “Let them tumble on the floor in the living room for a while before we get them into 17 days a week, you know, 17.” (10:48)

5. Closing Banter, Housekeeping, and Farewell (54:59–end)

Hosts plug upcoming shows in Florida and remind listeners about their free sticker promo.
Astrid declares: “Oh my God. I love the man behind the voices.” (55:12)
Emphasize Austin’s talent: “Very good at what he does. Very funny on the socials. You gotta follow him. ...There’s a lot of interesting stuff coming up in the election season.” (55:43)

Timestamped Highlights & Quotes

[05:52] Krissy: “My saggy man boobs and dad bod ain’t going to get it done.”
[15:35] Trump (Nasso): “The question is, was he even ever in it?...should he be running for president? We don’t know.”
[17:31] Trump: “I would love to challenge him...to see, quite frankly, who should take the throne.”
[19:35] Trump: “Meat, wheat and McDonald's.”
[21:00] Trump: “They tried to kill me. They wanted to blow me up on TV. ...My ear will grow back stronger and better than ever before. I am like a sponge, like SpongeBob.”
[22:15] Trump: “You look at my ear now, it’s one of the bigger ears. And it even has echolocation...like a bat.”
[32:16] Biden (Nasso): “I could tell a difference between cow and chicken. Folks, look, I know the difference between the word egg and the word stove.”
[34:21] Biden: “Die. Joking around. All jokes. Look, jokes aside, fact is we have it. I’m gonna probably run for senator.”
[35:37] Biden: “Dr. Seuss, he’s a good friend of mine. We have...red chair, blue chair...enough chairs to go around.”
[41:25] Austin: “My mom kind of like sounds like Trump in a way...You don’t love your mother?”
[46:16] Austin: “We get tech people who we’ve never met before, like CEOs or founders, and we just make fun of them.”
[50:49] Bryan: “You just keep on sucking up this money...And it’s a world that I can only imagine or dream...or roasting the people who do.”

Overall Tone & Style

Best for Listeners Who:

Love sharp, pop culture-laced political humor
Appreciate high-level voice impressions that lampoon without getting too mean-spirited
Enjoy unfiltered, improvisational podcast banter
Want an inside peek at the social media world of comedy impressions and tech satire

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The Commercial Break – TCB Special Election Coverage!

Overview

Episode Structure & Major Segments

1. Olympics and Parental Pressure (03:31–11:52)

2. Interview with “Donald Trump” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (13:26–26:13)

General Tone:

Key Discussion Points:

3. Interview with “Joe Biden” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (28:38–37:49)

General Tone:

Key Discussion Points:

4. Comedian Reveal & Conversation with Austin Nasso (39:43–54:59)

Key Discussion Points:

5. Closing Banter, Housekeeping, and Farewell (54:59–end)

Timestamped Highlights & Quotes

Overall Tone & Style

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Summary

The Commercial Break – TCB Special Election Coverage!

Overview

Episode Structure & Major Segments

1. Olympics and Parental Pressure (03:31–11:52)

2. Interview with “Donald Trump” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (13:26–26:13)

General Tone:

Key Discussion Points:

3. Interview with “Joe Biden” – Austin Nasso’s Impression (28:38–37:49)

General Tone:

Key Discussion Points:

4. Comedian Reveal & Conversation with Austin Nasso (39:43–54:59)

Key Discussion Points:

5. Closing Banter, Housekeeping, and Farewell (54:59–end)

Timestamped Highlights & Quotes

Overall Tone & Style

Best for Listeners Who:

Related Links