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Comedian Tommy Smart has fun conversations with really smart people. He discussions vary from comedy, movies, politics, food, conspiracy theories, and whatever else is on his mind. Follow @reallysmartcomedy
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Victor Varnado is a comedian, producer, and filmmaker who has created and produced for Comedy Central, TruTV, VH1, and NERDIST. His writing has been published on VICE, Salon, and Marvel Comics. His cartoons are in The New Yorker and Mad Magazine. As a comedian, he has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. His book The Ant…
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Bryan Hayden, an archaeologist based in Canada. He recently wrote a book called "The Eyes of the Leopard" which is a young adult novel, inspired by his work in the field. For more information about Dr. Hayden you can see his website: https://brianhaydenauthor.com/ Brian and Tommy talk Anthropology, YA novels, and islands…
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Guy Morris has lived one hell of a life. From being a homeless runaway to working in tech, to releasing a few records, only to retire and become a novelist. The man has earned his place on A Really Smart Podcast. Tommy and Guy talk Christmas in California, A.I, and spy novels. Follow @authorguymorris…
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DB Frick is a writer. He wrote stand up comedy and stump speeches for both Republicans and Democrats. Then DB taught improv, and then ... he did a bunch of other things. Tommy met DB at a show and the two bonded over living in Los Angeles, and now, they talk. The two discuss stump speeches, inclusivity, and food. Follow @dbfrick1977…
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Vic is a retired NYPD detective who has written four humorous books about the New York City Police Department. In addition to writing books, He is professional raconteur with over a hundred podcast, radio, and television interviews and a contributor to the syndicated radio program Sterling on Sunday. Vic and Tommy talk crime, Florida, movies, and I…
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Ian Ira Rousso is a New York-born, LA-based comedian, host of The Ian Ira Rousso Show podcast who is gearing up to record his debut comedy album Sorry Again at QED in Astoria. Ian and Tommy talk living in LA, companionship, and serving others. Follow @uncleroosterianiraroussoBy Tommy Smart
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Vernon Payne is a comedian and storyteller from Brooklyn, NY. He got his start in Albany, NY in 2009 and since then has gone on to perform two one man shows for the Emerging Artist Festival called “Teenage Love” and “Hilariously Mediocre”. Vernon has also recently been part of the World Stages PBS show Stories For The Stage. You can catch Vernon al…
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Having been exposed to horror at a young age, Billy Graves rededicated his life to horror. Not causing it, watching horror films, writing horror films, and talking about horror films. Billy and Tommy talk VCRs, what is horror, and Captain Video. Follow @SlasherSports linktr.ee/SlasherSports
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Spencer Dylan returns ... felt there was unfinished business. Spencer is the CEO and Founder of Fried Fitness. He lives in Austin, TX, where he runs his personal fitness. Tommy likes talking with Spencer about fitness and Yelp. This is what Tommy and Spencer talk about today, fitness and Yelp. Follow @spencerdylan…
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Battalion Chief David Hollenbach (retired) is the author of “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future.” He is an international best-selling author, motivational speaker, coach, and mentor. He owns and operates David Hollenbach Consulting, LLC, and hosts the popular podcast “From Embers to Excellence.” Dave a…
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Mike Oppenheim is the author of the weekly essay series, The Casual Casuist, now a top 25 philosophy column on Substack. In 2011, he earned an MFA from Mills College in Creative Fiction with his first novel, Dysfunction. Two years later he published his second novel, Baby Doll: The Book, followed by Too True to be Good in 2017, and The Apology in 2…
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Reuben Wolf is a standup comedian based in NYC. He has performed in clubs such as Helium in Buffalo and West Side Comedy Club. He has performed in festivals such as New South Comedy Festival and Aloha Comedy Festival, the latter of which he received Best of Fest honors. He currently is the producer of Kitten Around and Ugly Parrot comedy shows in N…
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Marc Went is an executive performance coach, and a relationship expert specializing in helping men and women have deeply satisfying relationships. He is writing a book titled "Coding for Intimacy", A guide to unlocking emotional mastery for men. In addition to coaching, Marc is a musician, screenwriter, and He currently co-hosts the comedy podcast …
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Gina Hyena is a standup comedian based out of NYC. Although from the east coast, she started standup in Austin, TX. She has led a pretty wild life and her stand up is all based on true events. You can quickly hear her east coast upbringing in her comedy. She splits her time between NYC and Austin but takes every opportunity she can to get on stage.…
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Art Bell is a writer and former media executive known for creating, building, and managing successful cable television channels. His memoir, published by Ulysses Press, Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor was honored as a finalist in the 2020 Best Book Awards in both the memoir and business categories. While wor…
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Bo Roberts was once named one of the "50 Sexiest Men Alive," but then transitioned from to acting. He has appeared various projects including Legendary Pictures/Noam Murro's "300: Rise of an Empire"; Fox's "The Mindy Project" and USA Network's "Burn Notice" and most recently in Lionsgate/Kevin Carraway's "Change of Command" with Michael Jai White a…
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Two Gen Z brothers, Daniel and Nicholas Cobb work in the world of Advertising, Branding and Design, are building an extreme sports lifestyle brand with the newest technology available including NFTs, the meta space, and Web3. Tommy learned that they deal in the world of NFTs, and apparently, those are a thing. So they talk about nfts, broadcasting,…
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Tim began the Fight In Sight Podcast in early 2021 following a year of pandemic blahs. A martial arts practitioner for much of his life, Tim was also a competitive tennis and soccer player growing up, as well as a tennis coach in Toronto. While guest appearing on a local comic book podcast in 2020, Tim decided to bring his knowledge and sarcastic h…
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Spencer Dylan is the founder and CEO of Friedom Fitness . Based out of Austin, TX, Spencer transforms men in and out through transforming their thought pattern as they train physically. Tommy met Spencer, playing ping pong at the offices of Yelp. He and his buddy shouted, "By the power of Reeves" quite often. Tommy was intrigued by this and years l…
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Mac O'Hara is only 21 years old. But when you listen to him talk about stand up, you'd think he has been around the beat for 20 some years. He is a regular at Broadway Comedy Club, and a producer of Phunny Business comedy show. He and Tommy talk bringer shows, the road, and getting paid. Dogs too, they talk about dogs a lot. Follow Mac @ohara_mac…
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Brimstone has had a successful and rewarding career spanning well over four decades; participating in numerous entertainment fields boasting a list of titles including professional wrestler, radio host/professional podcaster, actor, voice actor, author, musician, philanthropist, food critic, horror model, and comic book/animated/children’s book/vid…
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Connor and Kellen do an awesome podcast, based in Chicago. Tommy read this and thought, "Dope." They did a talk over a year ago on zoom with no recording equipment, while Tommy was stuck in a hotel due to a covid scare. The three talk podcasting, chicago, and comedy. Follow @kellen_frank and @theconnorford…
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Dee Watson, is a swinger, and a comedian in New York City. He's a swinging comedian. Tommy and he met outside the The Producer's Club on 44th and 9th. They split a flask of ... some kind of alcoholic drink, as Dee waited for his friend before hitting a bar. When his friend finally came, Dee split with a woman who passed him by on the street. Tommy …
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Vlad Dolgocheev began saving coins in a blue piggy bank, when he was a young boy. Fast forward he studied at a university in Toronto, and became a charted financial analyst. He loves money, but not in a greedy way. He loves learning about how people build his wealth, which is why he started a podcast looking at how people built their wealth, Wall S…
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Dave is the host of the Business of Tech podcast, and owner of MSP Radio. Dave is regarded as a leading expert in the delivery of technology services, with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated an IT Solution Provider and MSP for over a decade, both acquiring other organizations and eventually being acquired. This …
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Pete Zaborszky is a serial entrepreneur who previously founded a privacy advocate organization, and now is the CEO and founder of Retalk.com. Born in Soviet Hungary, growing up in both the UK and Hungary, Pete strongly believes in individual liberty and freedom of speech. This led him to create Retalk, a new social network for people frustrated wit…
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Alden Skeadas is a comedian based in NYC. He and Tommy have spent many of days going to and from open mic to open mic, walking around, and talking. Alden is originally from Massachusetts, moved to NYC to do comedy. While working at a coffee shop, he found hope interning at Gotham Comedy Club. Since then, he has produced numerous comedy shows at par…
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Johannes is a paralegal at a law firm in Orlando FL. He has worked on state and local political campaigns since 2016, and was my best friend all 4 years at Hofstra University, where he served as President at Hofstra Republicans Club. We talk Depp/Heard trial, 'Don't Say Gay' bill, a Roe v. Wade. Follow @johannessorto…
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Vinnie Potestivo is an industry-leading media and talent innovator who is widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development. With over 25 years of experience, he and his teams have become well-trusted connectors who sell, develop, produce, launch, distribute, and amplify some of the most talked-a…
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Stacey Prussman is a national touring headlining stand-up comic, a radio host, actress, and a public speaker. Stacey has appeared numerous times on The Howard Stern Radio Show. Stacey has been a guest on several popular radio shows on the Sirius XM network such as: Race Wars, The Sam Roberts Show, The Bennington Show, and John Fugelsang’s show. She…
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James Mac is a Veteran Stand Up Comic, producer and writer. He has traveled all over the world and brings those unique experiences to the stage with comedy that will not only have your belly hurting but your brain activated. James has been featured on multiple national podcasts, and at festivals, clubs, and shows including Comic Strip Live, Harlem …
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Steven Rogers is a NYC comedian, and has been for 9 years. He made his national TV debut on Colbert in 2019, and opener for Brian Regan, He's done the Lucy Festival, Rogue Island, and the Limestone Comedy Fest. Steven also hosts "Panic Attacking", a podcast about anxiety with Andrew Schiavone. His first comedy album and special, "Before He Was Supe…
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Aakaash Bali is a photographer based out of Queens, NY. He did Tommy's headshot back in 2019, and the two have been chill ever since. Aakaash's style is cinematic, right up Tommy's ally. The two talk art, and Tommy probes to get a better vibe for what makes Aakaash tick. They talk photography, comics, and food. To see more about Aakaash's work, go …
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Mark A. Herschberg is the CTO of Averon. He is a cryptographer, an MIT professor, and championship ballroom dancer. But, as far as you are concerned, he wrote a book called the "Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success that No One Taught You" which Tommy read, and wanted to learn more about. You can get the book https://www.thecareertoolkitbook…
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Hip Hop (hopper?) artist and comedian Nardo P pulls through to talk comedy, hip hop, viral vids, and bathhouses with Tommy. You can catch Nardo every Wednesday at the Ornithology Jazz Club for his Dolla and a Dream comedy show. And listen to his new single "Keep it Up" on Spotify. Follow @nardostory
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Comedian Julian Fevry pulls through to talk COMEDY. Nothing more, nothing less. Julian is the host of the Jamaica Boys Podcast, and a regular at Broadway Comedy Club in Time Square. Tommy and Julian hung out a lot, doing stand up in parks during the covid times. Their convos based mostly around comedy and data mining, which is pretty much what they…
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David Fite is a political consultant and host of the Fite 4 Liberty podcast. He is fighting to make people’s lives easier whether that’s through simplified laws, low cost financial services, or entheogen access. He joins Tommy to discusses liberty, anarchy, podcasting, and political campaigns. Follow @DavidFite @fite4liberty…
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David Boaz, is the Executive Vice President of the Cato Institute, an American libertarian think tank. He and Tommy discuss libertarian ideology, big tech, free speech, covid, and Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Follow Mr. Boaz @David_Boaz Follow the Cato Institute @catoinstitute www.tommysmart.com/podcast…
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