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Is 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’ dad
Why 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 like
Whether Patch Adams influenced his style of comedy
What he does to get out of a creative rut
His mindset on humor, wellness, and staying sharp

This 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 Medicine

Drop 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

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ELE — Everybody Love Everybody 💚

00:00 - Highlights

00:29 - Opening remarks, Notre Dame story

11:55 - 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

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