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BRIDO RETURNS

·1 hr 26 min·5 clips
Kyle Paris brought a decaying possum in a cooler to an open mic, used a shop vac on it, and caused an entire room to vomit and flee.
The episode begins with a lighthearted game where Brido identifies slowed-down wrestler entrance music, leading to a discussion about Macho Man Randy Savage's potential versus Hulk Hogan. Brido updates the hosts on his recent work, including writing a second book and directing a comedy special for Emily Browning. The conversation turns to AI in comedy, with Brido describing a unique performer named TV Head who incorporates AI and a screen into his act. The hosts share listener-submitted comedy clips, sparking a debate about offensive language and cancellation culture, referencing Dave Chappelle and Mark Marin. Brido details the research for his new book, which started with investigating the infamous Kyle Paris open mic set where a comic used a rotting possum and a shop vac, causing chaos. This leads into the shady history of Stanford and Sons in Kansas City, owned by criminals like Craig Glazier, whose life story involves fake sting operations and a movie deal. Brido also recounts the story of Emory Emory, a comedian who faked being in a wheelchair for two years, culminating in a dramatic reveal at a political fundraiser. The episode explores clown comedy in Los Angeles, with Brido analyzing its peak post-lockdown and questioning its current relevance. A segment on 'carp or narp' quizzes Brido on fish classification, adding a comedic interlude. The episode concludes with Brido promoting his projects and a humorous outro clip.

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Brido's return turns wrestler music jokes into an uneasy story about comedy, deception, and the cost of a bit.

Brido returns with the kind of loose, fast conversation that starts in pure hangout mode: beard compliments, a guessing game with slowed-down wrestler entrance tracks, and a lot of room for the bit to find its footing.

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Press play when you want a wrestler-theme guessing game to wander into a story that gets harder to laugh off.

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