The Comedian Next Door

The Comedian Next Door

The Comedian Next Door is a comedy podcast hosted by John Branyan, with 422 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Branyan hosts The Comedian Next Door, a comedy show with 422 episodes published.

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  TCND: An Educational Episode about Everything (Toad Holes and Fishing Boundaries)

  Aug 24, 202655 min

  This is a very eduational episode in which we share the many things we learned recently.   Lakes (and rivers) with funny names?  We got that! Fun facts about toads? We've got that, too! THEN:  We discuss the perils of learning to drive a vehicle with a standard transmission, and at some point Luke shares his anxiety about grass that's too long. AND: We make a recommendation for a video almost-guaranteed to teach your toddlers their letter sounds! LATER: We actually get down to a little business and talk about the necessity of mockery as part of a human's education. And speaking of education, do you know what 4-year-olds were learning in Shakespeare's day?!?! Contact the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com  

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  Riff 102 - A Little Different Riff Session

  Aug 20, 20261h 2m

  This riff session is different. We explore the deconstruction of faith among contemporary Christian artists, the nature of truth in religion, and the cultural shifts affecting Christianity today. We analyze how modern spiritual beliefs diverge from traditional doctrines and what that means for believers and skeptics alike. Avowed 'Atheists' aren't really relevant in theological conversations anymore. The atheists have revealed the emptiness of their religion. The 'New Atheist' is the deconstructed Christian.    Topics Deconstruction of faith among Christian artists The concept of Jesus as the light and vessel for truth The cultural and theological reasons behind faith abandonment The exclusivity of Jesus as the only way to God The influence of secular and other religious beliefs on Christianity The role of organized religion and its changes over history The importance of defining terms like 'Christian' and 'follower of Jesus' The impact of political and social issues on religious identity

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  TCND: Scary Puppet, Driver's Ed, and John's Algorithm (Corn Cast!)

  Aug 17, 202648 min

  Luke made corn, neighbor! You want some? John's ventriloquist friend has a creepy puppet. And the Three Pigs Origin Story is worth telling again! THEN: One of the grandkids is old enough for Driver's Ed!  LATER: John wants to talk about something he read on his newsfeed.   But everything on his newsfeed is about Ex-vangelicals or AI.   So we tease him for that.    Contact the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com  

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  Riff 101 - Sometimes music ain't about the music and comedy shop talk

  Aug 13, 20261h 4m

  We cover a lot of important ground in this episode, assuming your definition of “important” includes pets behaving like tiny freeloading roommates, rock musicians attempting to communicate with the International Space Station, and comedians discovering that technically any location becomes a comedy club if somebody puts a microphone in it. We talk about the strange bargain of pet ownership, the glorious excess of rock concerts, and what happens when comedy escapes the controlled environment of an actual comedy club. Along the way, we get into audience interaction, stories from onstage and backstage, and the mysterious way music can unite a room full of strangers without requiring anyone to understand what the drummer is doing. Our conclusion: music really is its own language, performers should enjoy themselves when they play, and most shows are just “a show.” Unless something goes terribly wrong. Then you have a story.

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  TCND: Women's Prison and Divorcing Best Friends (Barefoot in Public)

  Aug 10, 202653 min

  Hey, Neighbor! John performed in another prison, but it was a Women's Prison this time.  The female inmates have a few things in common with male inmates, but there are some amusing differences as well... NEXT: could your daughter be headed for prison?   We have some questions to consider, including "Does she wear her shoes in public, or insist on running around barefoot?"  LATER: John reads another Divorce Announcement from somebody who refuses to step down from ministry.  Of course, the minister and his wife will remain Good Friends, after their divorce.    Contact the Comedian's Family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com  

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