Jon Torgerson, A.K.A. Torgy, is a comedian and podcaster in the Chicago area! His program 'Torgy Talk' can be watched now on all streaming platforms! ♥
In this episode, we discuss what we miss about high school, quitting nicotine, whether or not the NFL is rigged, how comedians would do in a zombie apocalypse, the nostalgia of 2010s scene music, Jon's experience living in Hawaii, and much more! 🔥
As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:08 - The "Torgy Talk" podcast
0:20 - Podcast themes and plans for incorporating politics and sports
0:38 - Collaboration with episode producer
1:05 - Ideas for fun podcast segments
2:00 - Discussing books as a potential segment inspiration
2:39 - Reading preferences: audiobooks vs. traditional reading
3:52 - High school memories and experiences
6:15 - The window-jumping incident
7:03 - Reflecting on high school and nostalgia
9:09 - City life vs. suburban experiences
11:02 - Supporting the podcast: merch and Patreon
12:13 - Motivation behind podcasting
13:00 - Challenges of parallel parking and car troubles
16:00 - Golfing stories and back surgery recovery
19:39 - Quitting nicotine after spinal surgery
22:31 - Struggles with caffeine and energy drinks
26:01 - Physical therapy and plans for post-recovery workouts
27:07 - Life-changing moments and newfound perspectives
29:31 - Overcoming setbacks with humor and positivity
31:02 - Writing comedy based on personal experiences
33:06 - Journey into comedy and influences like Dane Cook and Shane Gillis
35:31 - Insights from watching "Kill Tony"
39:07 - Balancing confidence and preparation for big opportunities
41:05 - First open mic experiences and growth
46:24 - The value of comedy communities and peer feedback
48:13 - Podcast production evolution and challenges
52:25 - Collaborations with producers and maintaining consistency
57:05 - Reflections on working with different podcast team members
1:02:00 - Exploring new podcast segment ideas
1:06:33 - Asking comedians unique questions on the podcast
1:07:06 - Stand-up comedy in alternate universes
1:09:05 - Comedy and zombie apocalypses
1:13:00 - Nostalgia for classic "Scary Movie" films
1:17:03 - NFL celebrations and rigged sports conspiracies
1:23:05 - Discussing Hollywood conspiracies and scandals
1:25:00 - Will Smith and the Oscars slap incident
1:27:15 - Turning personal experiences into comedy material
1:35:10 - Improving podcasting skills and self-reflection
1:45:56 - Musical influences and nostalgia for 2010s scene music
1:53:01 - Art of metal screaming and vocal training
2:02:06 - Reflections on Army life and lessons learned
2:07:00 - Living in Hawaii while serving in the Army
2:09:45 - Social media and upcoming projects
