In each episode, Aaron Hertzog is joined by a guest comedian, writer, or creator for an in-depth conversation about the thoughts, observations, obsessions, fears, and other influences that inspire their jokes and motivate their creativity. From hilarious riffs on new joke ideas to discussions about the art that inspires them, their conversations examine the creative process and the thoughts and purpose behind the finished product.
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Everybody Wants to Fix the NBA with Joel Walkowski
Aaron is joined by comedian, author, and Big Walkowski Comedy Basketball Tournament founder Joel Walkowski (https://www.instagram.com/joelwalkowski/?hl=en) to talk about the phenomenon of basketball fans, writers, and pundits constantly trying to fix the NBA.
Joel shares his theories on what the actual problem with the league and its coverage might be, and how the NBA can move forward and embrace the future instead of clinging to its past.
Joel’s book, Honolulu Blues: How Loving a Losing Football Team Created a Winning Man, is available for preorder now (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Honolulu-Blues/Joel-Walkowski/9781637749043?fbclid=PARlRTSANkiyVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8we-n9maDTzHNDs2NHfkQq-rTiESp09qKF2Ys-XLbitaFs8wUuk5djAyOIw_aem_c9A8ZpISaRRkVOCvvcc6mg&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio).
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24 Jan 2025
Fastball Country with Brian Craig
What do you get when a former Major League middle relief pitcher turned motivational speaker turns Country/Folk musician?
Comedian and writer Brian Craig joins Aaron to talk about his hilarious character Fastball Pitcher Bob Gutierrez. They discuss the origins of Bob and his evolution into a musical act, and even come up with an idea or two for a new song Brian is writing for Bob.
You can watch a full set from Fastball Pitcher Bob Gutierrez on YouTube (https://youtu.be/rhc2CxH9H-I?si=4hYk7ryS6eOOEbBq) and follow both Bob (https://www.instagram.com/fastballbob/) and Brian (https://www.instagram.com/thebriancraig/) on Instagram. Bob will also be performing at the SF Sketch Fest on January 29 and 30 at The Lost Church (https://sfsketchfest.com/schedule-and-tickets/) in San Francisco, CA.
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11 Jan 2025
Let's Do a Fun One with Keenan Willis
This week's episode is a crossover episode with The Stretch Four Podcast (stretchfourpod.com) (Aaron's weekly pod that talks about hoops, hip-hop, culture, and life with Keenan Willis (https://www.instagram.com/phillywriter21/).)
Aaron's city is on fire and Keenan joins him to discuss the situation in Los Angeles and reactions to it from the news and social media. They talk about the devastating power of nature, the devastating power of a lack of empathy, the complete lack of purpose for a police force, and more.
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Reach and audience
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YouTube views
22,237
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
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YouTube
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