Cam Honeyager is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois. 💯
In this Mountain Dew-fueled episode, we discuss the golden age of Dane Cook, how the random connections you make along the way lead to life-changing circumstances, who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of comedy, what would happen if dogs had opposable thumbs, how Hollywood exploits their "paid" studio audiences, and much more! 🔥
As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Giant dogs and pet ownership realities
2:06 - The Mystery of YouTube rules
4:42 - Ads, sponsorships, and streaming culture
7:05 - Midwest drinking and energy drinks
13:18 - Midwest life, water issues, and poison food
20:24 - Sugar, insulin, and the need for unity
22:28 - Meta humor, memes, and comedy online
26:00 - Comedy community and growth through mics
30:00 - Travel, connections, and artistic inspiration
36:05 - Flow state, presence, and improv
41:05 - Comedy, magic, and performance energy
46:41 - David Lynch, art, and interpretation
50:09 - Dane Cook, early comedy, and Judd Apatow
54:41 - Parody films and the fall of dramedy
59:05 - Communication struggles and self-awareness
1:02:56 - Ralphie May, comic growth, and George Carlin
1:07:22 - Comedy legends and fake Mt. Rushmore
1:12:26 - Monkeys, thumbs, and animal cruelty
1:17:00 - Free Chicago attractions and food shame
1:23:02 - Family contact and codependency in adulthood
1:30:02 - Gray parenting areas and creative neglect
1:36:03 - Networking in comedy and career pivots
1:44:00 - P8nd3mic impact and rebuilding in Grand Rapids
1:48:03 - Bowling alleys, weird gigs, and niche skills
1:54:00 - Podcasting reps
2:01:00 - Wild sponsor ideas
2:06:17 - Breaking Bad, filming costs, and small-town America
2:10:16 - LA’s studio system and paid audience scams
2:14:02 - Tipping culture and restaurant exploitation
2:16:14 - Money, technology, and microplastic chaos
2:21:27 - Weather monetization, fake forecasts, and buzzwords
2:28:52 - Carnivals, roller coasters, and blue-collar amusement
2:34:02 - Final thoughts, socials, and “Do the Dew”
