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Send us Fan MailIs he Shane Gillis’ dad… or just a comedian who leaned into the joke? 😂In this episode of Who’s Even Listening ?, we sit down with Lon Kieffer — a traveling comedian who calls himself the “retired comic” on YouTube, but is still very much in the game.From the jump, Lon brings humor, perspective, and a completely different lens on what it means to pursue comedy later in life.We get into:The running joke about looking like Shane Gillis’ dadWhy he wears a Notre Dame hat (and why it’s actually a bit)How many shows he’s doing and what the road life looks likeWhether Patch Adams influenced his style of comedyWhat he does to get out of a creative rutHis mindset on humor, wellness, and staying sharpThis episode blends comedy, life experience, and real perspective on navigating a space that’s constantly evolving — especially as an older comic working alongside younger crowds.If you’ve ever wondered how humor changes over time… or how to stay in the game no matter your stage in life… this one hits.Guest: Lon Kieffer Series: Who’s Even Listening ? Season 2, Episode 38 (Episode 62 Overall) Mental MedicineDrop your thoughts in the comments: What was your favorite moment from Lon? Do you think comedy changes with age? And what guest should we bring on next?Lon's Retired Comic Youtube Link:https://www.youtube.com/@RetiredComic #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #ShaneGillis #PodcastClips #MentalMedicineELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚00:00 - Highlights00:29 - Opening remarks, Notre Dame story11:55 - Question 1 - About how many shows do you have a year?18:29 - Question 2 - Did the movie Patch Adams have any influence on your comedy?41:11 - Question 3 - What do you do to help yourself out of a rut?49:57 - Question 4 - If you could leave the audience with one mindset about humor and wellness, what would it be?51:36 - Closing remarks Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if mental health struggles were treated with the same seriousness and compassion as any other illness? 👇Who’s Even Listening ? — Season 2, Episode 37 (Episode 62 overall)In this episode, we sit down with Deb Francis for a real conversation about bipolar disorder, recovery, mental health stigma, and why getting help matters.Deb is an author, a NAMI supporter, and someone who speaks openly from lived experience. We talk about the hardest parts of writing her book, misconceptions people still have about bipolar disorder, what recovery means to her, warning signs she’s learned to recognize, and the tools she uses to stay steady. We also get into anxiety, public speaking, how mental health affects family and friends, and why we need to keep breaking the stigma around asking for help.This one is honest, important, and full of perspective. More than anything, it’s a reminder that mental health is real, support matters, and no one should feel ashamed for needing help.In this episode:* Deb’s story and lived experience* Misconceptions about bipolar disorder* What recovery really means* Warning signs and self-awareness* Tools that help her stay grounded* Anxiety, speaking publicly, and finding stability* Why mental health support needs to be taken seriously* How bipolar can affect family and relationshipsDeb’s links:* www.discomfortinthemanicmind.com * https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gvuj2ag7u/?mibextid=wwXIfr NAMI:* https://www.nami.orgSTART HERE — Best Episodes for New Viewers: https://youtu.be/Tvs5nHCopzc?si=5P7uFQtAqYQZ5PLE ELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to reinvent your life and start helping other people do the same? 👇Who’s Even Listening ? — Season 2, Episode 36 (Episode 61 overall)In this episode, we sit down for a powerful conversation about transition, healing, reinvention, and building a life with purpose.Our guest shares her journey from Poland to the U.S., the hard seasons that shaped her, and how those experiences eventually led her into coaching, travel, and helping women move through pivotal moments in their lives. What started as working through her own struggles became a mission to help other people reconnect with themselves and find light again.This one is honest, uplifting, and full of perspective. We talk about identity, growth, healing, life transitions, and why travel, nature, and real inner work can help people reconnect with who they really are.In this episode:Moving from Poland to the U.S. and adjusting to a new lifeWorking through hard seasons and major transitionsHow coaching became part of her purposeHelping women navigate pivotal momentsWhy travel and nature can play a role in healingReconnecting with yourself and rediscovering your inner lightGuest: Maggie Glenn Maggie’s links:https://www.facebook.com/share/1GrTYH34HY/?mibextid=wwXIfr ELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat actually keeps a family strong when life gets messy? 👇Who’s Even Listening ? Season 2, Episode 35 (Episode 60 overall)In this episode, it’s a family conversation with Andrew, Mom, Dad, and Jess as we talk through relationships, advice, perspective, and the real-life stuff that shapes how a family grows together.This one is funny, honest, and personal. We get into what we’ve learned from each other, the advice we’d give one another, what we’ve struggled through as a family, what’s worked for us, and what hasn’t. It’s one of those conversations that stays light in some moments and hits deeper in others.At the center of it all, this episode is really about love, honesty, growth, and figuring things out together while trying to keep the family strong.In this episode:Family advice from different perspectivesRelationships, growth, and communicationWhat’s worked for us as a familyWhat we’ve struggled through togetherSerious moments, funny moments, and real conversationsELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat does becoming a father really feel like when it’s all happening in real time? 👇Who’s Even Listening ? — Season 2, Episode 34 (Episode 59 overall)In this episode, it’s me and Dallas having a real conversation about birth and early fatherhood from a dad’s perspective.At the time, we were both still pretty fresh in it, just coming from different points in the process, so this one comes from a real place. We talk about what it’s like when you know a baby is coming, going through the hospital experience, adjusting to those first days and weeks at home, and how much your mindset starts changing once it becomes real.This episode has serious moments, honest perspective, and some funny ones too — but at the center of it, this is about what that transition into fatherhood actually feels like from the guy’s side.In this episode:Preparing to become a dadThe hospital experience from a father’s perspectiveThe first few weeks at homeThe mental and emotional shift into fatherhoodHonest, funny, and real moments from both sidesELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when your own mind starts working against you?Who’s Even Listening ? – Season 2, Episode 33 (Episode 58 overall)In this episode, I open up for a solo conversation about what it feels like when your mind starts spiraling — when negative thoughts pile up, your energy shifts, and it feels hard to break out of the cycle.I talk about those moments where you feel yourself slipping into a bad mental loop, how easy it is to get stuck there, and what it takes to try and pull yourself into a better headspace.This one is personal, honest, and centered on the reality of trying to power through when your own mind is working against you. If you’ve ever been caught in your own head, trying to reset, and just fighting to get back to a healthier place, this conversation will probably hit home.In this episode:What it feels like when your thoughts start spiralingGetting stuck in negative mental cyclesRecognizing when your mindset is slippingTrying to shift your mind into a healthier placePushing through hard internal momentsELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show

Send us Fan MailWho’s Even Listening ? — Season 2, Episode 32 (Episode 57 overall)In this episode, we sit down with Cole Gismondi, a realtor and Navy veteran, for a real conversation about discipline, routine, service, perspective, and what it means to truly help people.Cole talks about spending more than 200 days at sea during COVID, the structure and mindset that came from his time in the Navy, and how that experience shaped the way he now approaches life, work, and serving others. We also get into how he carries that same mindset into real estate — not just trying to sell people, but genuinely trying to help them.This one is grounded, thoughtful, and full of perspective. And by the end, it turns into one of those moments that reminds you exactly why these conversations matter.In this episode:Life in the Navy and being deployed during COVIDDiscipline, routine, and mental toughnessPerspective shifts that come from long stretches at seaWhy helping people matters more than selling to themA real closing moment that hit homeCole’s links:[Instagram / Social] https://www.instagram.com/shoredadliving?igsh=MWVnY2hzaXk1dHJ1cw%3D%3D[Real Estate / Business Link] https://www.facebook.com/share/1cG2nM9sij/?mibextid=wwXIfr ELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚 Support the show

Send us Fan MailWho’s Even Listening? — Season 2, Episode 31 (Episode 56 Overall)In this episode, we sit down with Andi Hope for a real conversation about rebuilding your life after the kind of chapters that change you.Andi opens up about being a mom, building a life through hard seasons, and what it takes to reclaim your confidence, your peace, and your purpose after experiencing abuse. We get into survival mode vs. healing mode, learning to trust yourself again, setting boundaries, and how you keep moving forward when you’re carrying a lot — while still trying to become the person you know you’re meant to be.If you’ve ever had to start over, rebuild your self-worth, or fight to create a better life for your family… this one’s for you.Subscribe for more real conversations that hit different — and comment ELE to spread love.ELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚Andi helps people design a life, career, and business they love.Schedule a complimentary strategy session with Andi: https://www.andihope.com Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn Season 2, Episode 30 #55 of Who’s Even Listening ?, Andrew sits down with James McKelvey for one of the most powerful and inspiring conversations of the season.James opens up about his past struggles with incarceration and homelessness, and the long road it took to rebuild his life. Through perseverance, accountability, and determination, he transformed his circumstances and is now the owner of JEM Total Services, creating a new chapter built on growth and purpose.This episode dives into:💬 Life after incarceration and rebuilding from rock bottom🏠 Overcoming homelessness and finding stability💼 Starting and running his own business🧠 Mindset, resilience, and second chancesIt’s a raw, emotional, and deeply motivating conversation about redemption, growth, and proving that your past does not define your future.🎙 Real stories. Real change. Real perspective.#WhosEvenListening #MentalMedicine #Redemption #SecondChances #EntrepreneurJourney #Season2 Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn Season 2, Episode 29 #54 of Who’s Even Listening ?, Andrew sits down with Kelly Moore — author, advocate, and a dedicated professional who has spent over 20 years helping individuals and families navigate addiction and recovery.Kelly shares powerful insight from both her professional work in the addiction field and her deeply personal experiences supporting loved ones through their own battles. Her journey led her to write a heartfelt book inspired by her family’s story — a message of resilience, understanding, and hope for anyone impacted by addiction.This episode focuses on:💙 Supporting families through addiction and recovery📖 Kelly’s book and the story behind it🌱 Finding strength through life’s toughest moments✨ Spreading awareness, compassion, and hopeA meaningful, uplifting conversation centered on healing, growth, and helping others find light during difficult times.If you or someone you love has been affected by addiction, this episode is a reminder that support, understanding, and hope are always possible.#WhosEvenListening #MentalMedicine #AddictionRecovery #Healing #Podcast #Season2 Support the show