Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo

About Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo

Hosted by nationally touring comedian John Poveromo, Dystopia Tonight dares to ask the question: Is this too much? Are we hurtling through a dystopian nightmare, trapped in an endless, self-perpetuating whirlpool of clickbaity headlines, viral memes, and doomscroll-fueled chaos? A carnival of absurdity where every click feels like another nail in society’s coffin? Or is this the moment before we wake up, pull the plug, and rewrite the story — hoping someone remembered to hit record? Either way, welcome to Dystopia Tonight.

Publisher

John Poveromo

Category

comedy · music · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Feb 2021

Latest episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 307 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Day 316 - Keeping In Touch with Richard Kind

   Richard Kind is one of Hollywood’s most beloved and recognizable character actors, with a career spanning more than four decades across film, television, Broadway, and voice acting. Audiences know him from iconic roles in Scrubs, Spin City, Mad About You, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Only Murders in the Building, and as the unforgettable Bing Bong in Inside Out. His film credits include Argo, A Serious Man, The Station Agent, Beau Is Afraid, and dozens more, while his Broadway work has earned him both critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination. Most recently, Richard has delighted audiences as the announcer and sidekick on Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, proving once again why he’s one of the funniest, most versatile performers working today.

2. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Rob Bartlett's Murder On The Orient Express

   ROB IS BACK BABY! YEAH!

3. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Day 314 - Brian Varela

   I had the pleasure of getting to know Brian as he ran to represent NJ's 7th Congressional District, and also headline a comedy benefit for his campaign. Brian Varela is a first-generation American, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to fighting for NJ Families and protecting democracy. Raised by Colombian immigrants in New Jersey, Brian worked full-time while putting himself through college, later stepping up to support his family when his mother fell ill. After a career in corporate America, he launched a successful business—later recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. A passionate advocate for economic fairness, democracy reform, and opportunity for all, Brian has led grassroots efforts across New Jersey, organizing communities and fighting for change.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

507,880

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

82

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