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Tom Rhodes Smart Camp

About Smart Camp podcast
Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books, and adventures. I have been a comedian for more than 40 years, traveling the world to perform comedy. Whenever I can, I will share my adventures with you on this podcast. Together with my creative partner and best friend, Ashna, we ‘re offering a blend of wisdom, humor, and heart.

Tom
I have been a comedian for more than 40 years. I travel the world, performing comedy. Exploring diverse cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life while doing comedy is at the heart of my journey. Whenever I can, I’ll share my adventures and a global perspective with you on this podcast.

Ashna
Ashna, Dutch artist, photographer, and my ex-wife, is my best friend and she’s an essential part of the Rhodesies production team. We’ve traveled the world together for 8 years. With her background in cognitive psychology and her passion for philosophy and the arts, Ashna shares her unique European perspective.

Copyright: © 2011 Tom Rhodes

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Ryan Hicks Sep 01, 2015

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One of the bright new young stars of the comedy world is the nephew of Bill Hicks. I could not have enjoyed more watching him perform and talking extensively as a friend and that is why it is a pleasure to present you now the one and only Ryan Hicks!

NY State Of Mind by NAS

Stefan Pop Aug 08, 2015

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Stefan Pop is one of the bright new stars of the Dutch comedy scene. He also books the international acts for Toomler, the best comedy club in the Netherlands.

In this conversation we talk about the Malaysian airliner full of Dutch people that was shot down over the Ukraine and how soon is too soon to make jokes after a tragedy.

Recorded in the back garden of an Amsterdam South home on a perfectly gorgeous summer day. It is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Stefan Pop!

End Song: REM Orange Crush This episode was recorded in Amsterdam

Kevin McDonald Jul 31, 2015

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Hooray for humanity! From the legendary Kids In The Halls comedy sketch group it is my pleasure to present to you the one and only comedic genius of Kevin McDonald! End Song: The Cure Love Cats Recorded in Winnipeg, Canada

Gilbert King Jul 21, 2015

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Pulitzer prize winning author Gilbert King is a library of congress of civil rights knowledge and in this episode he brings an avalanche of powerful knowledge nuggets. I have been friends with him since I did my first open mic night on February 4, 1984 and that is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Gilbert King!

End Song: Big Black Cadillac Blues - Lightnin' Hopkins This episode was recorded in Howey In The Hills, Florida

Ron White Jul 12, 2015

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Ron White is one of my favorite comedians and it is for very personal reasons that I am his fan. I started out on the Southern circuits of the United States just as Ron White did and I knew about him years before the rest of the world did because we were doing the same gigs.

I think what I like the most about Ron is I know how hard he worked to get where he is today and it gives me hope that it is possible for older hard working comedians to bust the lid off of show business and "make it."

When I watch him perform it is like watching your favorite team play who wins every time because he always delivers the goods. I love hearing him talk about his private jet and when I hear him do so I think to myself "Damn right brother, you deserve your own private jet."

Through the small world of comedy and the mutual friends we have I got to record this conversation with Ron last month in Las Vegas. I got to watch him from the back stage area of The Mirage casino destroy a sold out house, then I waited patiently as Olivia Newton John stopped by his dressing room to tell him she was a fan before I got to come into his dressing room to have this chat.

My favorite quote from this conversation is when he said "For change to happen, old people with their stupid ideas need to die." It is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Ron White!

Standup Clips:

Just For Laughs - Ron White

A Little Unprofessional - Ron White (direct download > http://ronwhitespecial.com)

Intro song: Cutting Room (Hot Pants) - Oceanliners

End Song: Jet Airliner - Paul Pena

This episode was recorded in Las Vegas

Hooray For America! Jul 03, 2015

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In celebration of America's birthday I have talked to people I consider to be great Americans talking about the rapid changes happening in the United States today.

It is my pleasure to present to you now comedian Scott Capurro, Pulitzer price winner Gilbert King and my big brother John Rhodes!

YouTube clip 1: Watch Obama's phone call to same-sex marriage plaintiff

YouTube clip 2 & 3: President Obama delivers Eulogy – FULL VIDEO (C-SPAN)

End Song: Super Bad - James Brown

This episode was recorded in the USA

Sam Coleman Jun 19, 2015

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Sam Coleman is currently the editor of Esquire magazine for Malaysia. I met him when I lived in Amsterdam where he was at that time the editor of ExPatriots magazine and he did a cover story on me when I had the late night talk show there. He is filled with valuable knowledge, he is a man of style, he has a kind golden heart and he is one of the truest friends I have ever had in this life.

We have so much shared history together, I love him like a brother and that is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Sam Coleman! This episode was recorded in Kuala Lumpur Endsong: Zina - Babylone

Tony Chou Jun 10, 2015

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This episode was recorded in Beijing. Tony Chou is a Beijing based comedian who does comedy in both Mandarin Chinese and English. If that alone was not enough to qualify him as a Beijing badass he is also an on air financial advisor/commentator for thew state run China news channel CCTV. He has become a good friend I respect that strong developments he has made as a comedian and a performer. In this conversation we talk about the rapid change that has taken place in Chinese society and how money is the religion of China. "I would rather cry in a BMW than laugh on a bike."

It is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Tony Chou! End song: Don Gibson Sea Of Heartbreak

John Cooper Clarke 4 May 29, 2015

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This episode was recorded on the road

Driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco with the one and only legendary Dr. John Cooper Clarke.

Audio cameo: Some Cunt Used The N Word - John Cooper Clarke

Song: Cocksucker Blues - Rolling Stones

Song: The Spaniard Who Blighted My Life - Al Jolson and Bing Crosby

Endsong: Pirate Love - Johnny Thunders

John Cooper Clarke 3 May 21, 2015

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This episode was recorded On The Road

Driving from Las Vegas to Los Angeles I continue my chat with legendary punk rock poet Dr. John Cooper Clarke! Audio Cameo: Alan Ginsberg Reading Howl Audio Cameo: Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver End Song: Little Richard "The Girl Can't Help It"

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