Comedian asks people to explain things. Hilarity ensues.
Nick Dodson is an activist, an organizer, and seeks to make his part of the world better all of the time. He’s also a member of The Junior Varsity, a band that was gaining in popularity, had an enormous following, and then found itself just done…for a while. We discuss rugged individualism, social justice, the life of a traveling performer, the history of labor in America, and a ton more.
The Junior Varsity are back for reunion shows and tickets are going fast!
Larry Smith is irreverently reverent, honest but joyful, and an educated dumb-dumb. From hallucinogen-induced sword fights, to blunt discussions of fatherhood, to the best ways to protect yourself, he leads you on a journey from one failure tale to the next. His optimistic candor and gruff, but personable, demeanor will make you feel less like you’re at a show and more like you’re having a beer with an old friend. Larry has headlined and featured in comedy clubs such as Mason City Limits, Mason City, IL, The Grove in Lowell, AR, has been on The Tuesday Ten at Zanies in Rosemont, IL multiple times, independent venues such as Zoo Bar in Lincoln, NE, and Joe’s Underground in Augusta, GA. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with talented comedians such as Greg Hahn, Shane Torres, Ryan Singer, and Dusty Slay to name a few. Larry is also the co-host of Zig & Larry Ignore a Topic and, of course, the host of Convince Me with Larry Smith on NPRIllinois. Larry has always been fascinated with what people like, what they don't like, what makes them laugh, and what they don't find funny. On this show he will explore all of this with some of the coolest, most interesting, and funniest people he knows. View more posts
Convince Me with Larry Smith