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335: Gary Owen and the Absent Gliding Father May 26, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Gary Owen! Check out Gary’s new special No “S” on MintComedy.com. Gary joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his stepfather who loved to fight, his biological father who loved to hang glide, and the wild family dynamic that shaped his upbringing. He shares a story about a memorable brawl at the Pipe Fitters Picnic and talks about his love for high school wrestling, despite a 3-27 season record.
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334: Joe Dombrowski is the Kindergarten's Comedian May 19, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Joe Dombrowski! Be sure to check out his past special Don’t Eat the Crayons and his more recent show tapings, both available on his YouTube channel. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his transition from kindergarten teacher to stand-up comedian. He shares his journey of discovering a love and passion for education, along with the personal and professional struggles that led him to make a bold career pivot into comedy.
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333: Shane Todd has a Punch Loving Father May 12, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shane Todd! Check out Shane’s newest special, Mommy on his YouTube, or his own podcast Tea with Me. Shane joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being raised outside of Belfast, Ireland, becoming a father, and living with Crohn's disease. We dive into Shane’s upbringing, including a character of a father who’s party trick you have to hear about! Shane opens up about the joy he’s found in becoming a father himself, and shares some of the challenges he’s faced since being diagnosed with Crohn’s.
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332: Craig Shoemaker: What Comes Around, Cults Around May 05, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Craig Shoemaker! Be sure to check out his newest book, Laffirmations: A 40-Day Cleanse. Craig joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of a life shaped by chaos, cults, comedy, and complicated family ties. We get into what it was like growing up with a scam-artist father who ran his own cult, the terrifying week-long kidnapping Craig survived at just 13 years old, and the emotional wreckage he's faced more recently after his wife left him and abducted their kids to join a cult of her own. With sharp wit, a survivor’s resilience, and a passion for mentorship, Craig shares what it truly means to find your voice when life keeps trying to silence it.
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331: Kelsey Cook and the Dementia Hat Trick: Jokes, Genes, and Greif Apr 28, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Kelsey Cook! Check out her latest special, Mark Your Territory, now available on YouTube and Hulu, and her podcast, Pretend Problems, co-hosted with comedian Chad Daniels. Kelsey joins me in the studio this week to highlight the lowlight of her mother's battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We dive into the emotional and financial rollercoaster of caregiving, and how genetic testing plays a role in shaping future plans. Plus, Kelsey shares what it's like trying to land jokes in the world's saddest room.
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330: Jeff Dye Quit Drinking After THIS Wild DUI Story Apr 21, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jeff Dye! Jeff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through sobriety, a DUI gone sideways (like… really sideways), and the unexpected lessons that came along the way. Jeff opens up about the moment he knew he had to quit drinking, how jail gave him minor PTSD, and why his love life actually improved after putting down the bottle.
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329: Piff the Magic Dragon Goes Clone Apr 14, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is magician and comedian John van der Put a.k.a. Piff the Magic Dragon! Check out his special Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction, or catch him performing live at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Piff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey to becoming a performer. We dive into what inspired his love for magic, how one of his biggest idols ended up getting arrested, and the wild process of having his late chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, cloned!
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328: Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block Apr 07, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is musician Joey McIntyre! Check out Joey on his recent tour and album called, Freedom. Joey sits down with me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming a pop sensation with New Kids on the Block back when he was 12 years old! Joey recounts early career breakthroughs and the influence of radio DJs. We reflect on the challenges Joey faced early on in the band, the impact it had on his career, and how his transition from music to acting came about.
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327: Harland Williams' Grandma was the King of KFC Mar 31, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Harland Williams! Check out Harland’s podcast, The Harland Highway, and keep an eye out for his newest film, Wingman, coming out later this year.
Harland joins me this week to highlight the lowlights of losing both his grandmothers. We dive into the iconic life of Grandma Flo VanGundersplatt—a roller derby queen turned KFC king—who went out on a wild ride. Then, Harland shares how Grandma Velma gave all the neighborhood kids a white Christmas they would never forget.
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326: Philip Bowen Finds Fiddling Through Sesame Street Mar 24, 2025

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My HoneyDew this week is musician Philip Bowen! You can listen to his music on any streaming platform. Philip joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in West Virginia and chasing his dream of making music. He shares insights into his Lebanese heritage and the cultural diversity of West Virginia. We also discuss the challenges his community has faced amid the opioid epidemic and the lasting impact it has today. Philip opens up about balancing corporate life with his passion for music—until he finally took the leap to pursue it full-time in 2020.
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