Honest Ignorance - Hosted by Matt Cole

The Honest Ignorance Podcast is hosted by comedian Matt Cole. He brings in guest each week (mainly other comedians) that live life outside of the norm, or at least his daily “normal”. To ask them some ignorant questions in hopes of having a honest and funny dialog while also educating himself and others to whatever the “ignorance” might be.

Episode 39 - Quincy Johnson II 05/28/2020

Episode 39 - Quincy Johnson II I got the chance to sit down with good buddy and hilarious comic Quincy Johnson II. We dive into how he had to move around the US as a kid, getting a degree and teaching in Texas, then finally packing it all up and moving to Hollywood. Oh, and of course we talk a LOT about comedy which makes for another great listen. As always, please LIKE, RATE, and REVIEW :) /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/14608688

Episode 28 - Joshua Waldrop 05/21/2020

Episode 28 - Joshua Waldrop I sat down with local OC comic and buddy Joshua Waldrop in this episode. We talk a LOT about comedy and running shows in OC - he also talks about his first love of watching grown men " Wrasslin' " - it really turns into your basic verbal mouth job conversation, which in all honestly felt GREAT and is a fun listen. As always please LIKE, RATE, and REVIEW /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/14517524

Episode 37 - Kenny Weber 04/21/2020

Episode 37 - Kenny Weber In this episode I sit down with OC comedian Kenny Weber to have a few drinks and chat it up. He shared a bit of his "origin story" about being adopted, living in Texas, moving to Cali and really goes outta his way to be humble about coming up in comedy... hahaha. Yeah no ways that's true. He talks about his time at the Rec Room, burning some bridges, leading a cult and the sacrifices which haunt him to this day. As always please LIKE, RATE and REVIEW /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/14083640

Episode 36 - Gage Flick 04/10/2020

Episode 36 - Gage Flick In this episode I sat down with local OC Comedian Gage Flick. We have a few drinks as he tells me about how he used to run an underground fight club and then this episode kind of falls of the rails. We dive deep into OC comedy, comics we like, dislike, I call out a few random people to have quarantine podcast wars. It's a real schet show and another fun episode. As always Like, Rate and Review everywhere possible :) /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13929041

Episode 35 - Lara aka Ms. Anonymous 04/03/2020

Episode 35 - Lara aka Ms. Anonymous This is was my first time recording someone who wanted to remain "Anonymous" due to potential career risks, and I was a happy to oblige. We talked about her broken past, multiple run ins with hardcore drug use and her eventually turning it all around. This episode makes for another great listen, and as always - Please LIKE RATE and REVIEW. /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13827686

Episode 34 - Neeraj Srinivasan 03/28/2020

Episode 34 - Neeraj Srinivasan In this episode I sit down with the very funny Neeraj Srinivasan. He tells me about how he immigrated to the US from India, was forced to move all over the United States, how he got his start in comedy. moving to the Portland scene and finally come here to LA. This is another great listen and I think you are really going to enjoy it. as always please be sure to Like, Rate and review this podcast. /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13741574

Episode 33 - Anthony Davis 03/20/2020

Episode 33 - Anthony Davis In this episode I sit down with my favorite southern meatball, Anthony Davis. We talk about his upbringing in the south, going to gentlemen school, moving around a bit, finding love online, and a LOT about comedy. It's another great listen and I know you'll enjoy it. As always Please Like, Rate and Review. /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13634342

Episode 32 - Nathan Hurd 03/13/2020

Episode 32 - Nathan Hurd In this Episode I get to sit down with the Albino Rhino himself, Nathan Hurd. Nathan is the reason why I do this podcast, everyday he wakes up is a day lived outside of the daily normal, and we talk it about it ALL. He was adopted, moved around the country, dealing with different cultures, hiding from the sun, and getting into Comedy. As walys Like, Rate and review this episode. /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13542734

Episode 31 - Anna Valenzuela 03/06/2020

Episode 31 - Anna Valenzuela I sat down with the hilarious comedian Anna Zalenzuela for a "Part 1" episode of her life growing up in Central Cali. She talks about a chaotic family life, getting involved with booze and drugs early and finding sobriety by the age of 18. As always please Like, Rate and Review. /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13446845

Episode 30 - Jacob Trimmer 2.0 02/27/2020

Episode 30 - Jacob Trimmer 2.0 In this episode I sit down with the joyless jew himself, Jacob Trimmer, and we talk about his time working as a driver for an escort company. He talk about the type of girls he had to drive, the clients and situations he found himself in.. oh yeah and getting STABBED! this is another great episode and I'm thankful that he was willing to share these stories. As always please Like, rate and review! /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13332149

Episode 29 - Dave Apkarian 02/22/2020

Episode 29 - Dave Apkarian In the episode I sit down with a gem of the Central Cali Comedy scene Dave Apkarian and we go DEEP! He talks about being a single Dad, growing up Armenian in Fresno CA, mental health issues, and a LOT about comedy :) It makes for another GREAT listen and I'm happy that I was able to get him on the podcast. As always please like, rate and review! /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13259105

Episode 28 - Jay Hollingsworth 02/14/2020

Episode 28 - Jay Hollingsworth The Honest Ignorance Podcast is back! #3rdTimesTheCharm This is a swap-cast with the Hollingsworthless Podcast cause Jay is lazy AF and didn't want to do podcasts back to back. Must be nice :) In the episode I talk with Jay about starting comedy later in life at age 36, moving between different comedy scenes, and living almost like a nomad this past year. It makes for another GREAT listen and I'm happy to be back doing this podcast again! As always please like, rate and review. /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/13146920

Episode 27 - Ramon Hernandez 12/21/2017

Episode 27 - Ramon Hernandez Great episode with is week! I meet up with Ramon Hernandez at the Clubhouse to watch some football and have a chat about how he used to be an absolute mess! A world of petty theft, drug use and a fetish for homeless chicks makes for another fun listen! /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/6080776

Episode 26 - Tim Groeschel 12/07/2017

Episode 26 - Tim Groeschel Honest Ignorance Ep. 26 This week I sit down with local OC comedian Tim Groeschel! We talk about everything from Boozin'- Drinkin' n Drivin' to Death and Comedy, which makes for another fun episode and great listen! Follow Tim on twitter @ClosedPistachio and you can find me on all social media @MattColeComedy /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/6020018

Episode 25 - April Lotshaw 11/16/2017

Episode 25 - April Lotshaw This week I sat down with local OC comic April Lotshaw to get a "ladies" perspective about going to jail. April shared a few stories about getting locked up along with being 5150'd a while back. It's another FUN episode with a lot of randomness sprinkled in. /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/5953285

Episode 24 - Real Rich 11/08/2017

Episode 24 - Real Rich You can't have a podcast series about getting arrested without this guest! Real Rich is a local comic that floats between the OC/LA comedy scenes, and most would agree that he is best described as your poor man's (Joey "Coco" Diaz) I knew this was going to be a great episode as soon as he told me "I can talk about jail but I DON'T talk about prison" We talk about his Fame in the Ukraine () Going to Jail - Comedy Talk - and an off the rails political spiral of hilarity and misinformation. BONUS: My all time Favorite Real Rich clip "I'll f**k You in the A$$ for fun" /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/5925447

Episode 23 - Andres Taboada 11/01/2017

Episode 23 - Andres Taboada This episode features the very funny comedian Andres Taboada. He sat down to tell me about his time living in the United States illegally and his time spent in Germany and traveling all over the world. It's another great episode and worth the listen! /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/5901152

Episode 22 - Jacob Trimmer 10/25/2017

Episode 22 - Jacob Trimmer It's another spin-off episode of Arrested Ignorance, where I bring in guests that have had some troubles with the law, whether incarcerated, arrested, or just busted doing some illegal stuff. This week I sat down with Jacob Trimmer, a local OC comic known for doing the Roast Battle at the Comedy Store. He shared stories about being arrested a few times, doing some time in jail, getting involved in a race war and he has been stabbed.. yeah! it's makes for another great episode! /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/5877139

Episode 21 - Sean Williams 10/18/2017

Episode 21 - Sean Williams It's been over a year since our last episode and it's good to be back! I'll be doing a few spin off episodes called "Arrested Ignorance" where I bring in guests that have had a some troubles with the law, whether incarcerated, arrested or just busted doing illegal stuff. My guest this week is my good buddy and the hilarious comedian Sean Williams. He talks about the time he spent a day in jail which lead to him committing his first real "crime". /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/5853580

Episode 20 - Meilad & Melahat 05/19/2016

Episode 20 - Meilad & Melahat For Episode 20, I met up with a mutual friend Meilad and his sister Melahat (who are the new sponsors of this podcast!) When we sat down to do the podcast I also found out it happened to be the 33rd year anniversary of when their family was forced to flee from Iran. We talked in detail about that, how their dad was on the run from the Iranian Gov't, how they ended up as refugees and made their way to the United States, and how they are now L I V I N the American Dream. By opening up a medical Marijuana dispensary! Yup We talkin' about weed yo! This was a fun episode and also a first for me, as I was stoned outta my mind while talking with them (sorry mom!) But it makes for another great listen! You can find them on twitter @HandinHandPC or their website HnHpc.org Hand in Hand Patient Care is located in Santa Ana near Tustin and Costa Mesa right off the 55 and Dyer Rd. - Address: 2400 Pullman Street - Suite B **Be sure to mention Matt Cole Comedy or this podcast and get 15% off your purchase!** /episode/index/show/honestignorance/id/4380997