The Lou Perez Podcast
Lou Perez is a Webby Award-winning comedian, the bearded half of comedy duo Greg and Lou, and the former head writer and producer of We the Internet TV. Lou needed a way to get all the people he's always wanted to talk to to talk to him. So, he made a podcast. The Lou Perez Podcast. Join Lou on his journey through politics and culture.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Louise Perry
08/11/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Louise Perry
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Louise Perry, author of the new book, The Case Against the Sexual Revolution. Support My Sponsors www.palomaverdeCBD.com - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. https://www.blvckbrew.com/ - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “How I Became a ‘Far-Right Radical.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Iris Smyles
07/07/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Iris Smyles
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with my friend Iris Smyles, author of the new book, Droll Tales. Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Rebecca Trent
06/16/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Rebecca Trent
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with the owner and booker of The Creek and the Cave comedy club in Austin, TX. Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Exulansic
06/02/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Exulansic
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Exulansic about some issues...Find her work at http://exulansic.com Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Paul Rossi
05/26/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Paul Rossi
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Paul Rossi (@PaulDRossi) about DEI, whiteness, education, and more. Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Harry Terjanian
05/19/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Harry Terjanian
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with my friend, collaborator, and one of my favorite stand-up comics Harry Terjanian. @HarryTerjanian Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Boris Khaykin
05/12/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Boris Khaykin
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with my friend, collaborator, and rabbi, Boris Khaykin. @theborisk Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Frank Morano
05/05/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Frank Morano
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with my former NYU classmate and host of WABC's The Other Side of Midnight, Frank Morano. Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. APPLE I talk with the CEO of DonorSee, Gret Glyer, about his charity, his work in Malawi, and my relationship with Nepal. https://donorsee.com/ Sponsors https://www.blvckbrew.com/ - LOU for Free Shipping! www.palomaverdeCBD.com - LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. thelouperez.locals.com www.TheLouPerez.com Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Theme music by Scott Hampton http://scotthamptoncomposer.com/
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Barry Goldsmith
04/28/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Barry Goldsmith
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Tarchitect, travel host, and my former NYU professor Barry Goldsmith. Contact: [email protected] Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute. APPLE I talk with the CEO of DonorSee, Gret Glyer, about his charity, his work in Malawi, and my relationship with Nepal. https://donorsee.com/ Sponsors https://www.blvckbrew.com/ - LOU for Free Shipping! www.palomaverdeCBD.com - LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. thelouperez.locals.com www.TheLouPerez.com Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Theme music by Scott Hampton http://scotthamptoncomposer.com/
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Christian Toto
04/21/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Christian Toto
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Christian Toto of HollywoodinToto.com. Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Eliza Bleu
04/14/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Eliza Bleu
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Eliza Bleu @elizableu Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Tom Slater
04/07/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Tom Slater
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Tom Slater of Spiked Magazine. Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Spike Cohen
03/31/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Spike Cohen
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Spike Cohen! @RealSpikeCohen Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Brad Polumbo
03/24/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Brad Polumbo
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Brad Polumbo of Based Politics! @brad_polumbo Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Brodigan
03/17/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Brodigan
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Brodigan! @brodigan Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - George Alexopoulos
03/10/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - George Alexopoulos
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with artist and cartoonist George Alexopoulos. @gprime85 on Instagram Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - David Harsanyi
03/03/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - David Harsanyi
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with journalist and author of Eurotrash, David Harsanyi. I’ve been a big fan of his for years. So happy I got to talk with him. @davidharsanyi Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Katie Herzog
02/24/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Katie Herzog
Order my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with journalist and co-host of Blocked & Reported, Katie Herzog. I still have a Yahoo email account. Katie is a lesbian. We are the last of our kinds. @kittypurrzog Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Simon Evans
02/17/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Simon Evans
On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I had a blast talking with comedian and Spiked columnist Simon Evans. @TheSimonEvans Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Steve Salerno
02/10/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Steve Salerno
On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Steve Salerno about Twitter jail, his career in journalism, and where the Media has gone wrong. @IWroteSham Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Libby Emmons
02/03/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Libby Emmons
On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Libby Emmons from The Post Millennial about theater-geek stuff and trans issues -- both transgender and transhuman. @libbyemmons Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Camino Chavez
01/27/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Camino Chavez
On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I get down with mi hermano Camino Chavez about Latino superman Ted Cruz, oppression narratives, and all things Latinxy. @ElCaminoChavez Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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Lou reads This Is My Proof: on the Death of a Young Comedian
01/23/2022
Lou reads This Is My Proof: on the Death of a Young Comedian
"This Is My Proof" was published in Zouch Magazine. Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Jen Monroe
01/21/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Jen Monroe
On this episode of The Lou Perez Podcast I talk with Jen Monroe about Loudon County, Patton Oswalt and Dave Chappelle, and where all the metrosexuals have gone. @ThatJenMonroe Be on the lookout for my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore. Support My Sponsors - Use promo code LOU for Free Shipping! - Use promo code LOU for 25% off purchases over $75. Support thelouperez.locals.com Apple: Spotify: Stitcher: Amazon: Theme music by Scott Hampton I was the Head Writer and Producer of the Webby Award-winning comedy channel We the Internet TV. During my tenure at WTI, I made the kind of comedy that gets you put on lists and your words in the Wall Street Journal: “.” No longer with WTI, I am now fully independent and free to take on subjects I’ve always wanted to. In addition to producing sketch comedy, stand-up, and opinion writing, I also host The Lou Perez Podcast with new episodes every week. How’d I start out? I began doing improv and sketch comedy while an undergrad at New York University, where I was part of the comedy group the Wicked Wicked Hammerkatz. For years, I performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (both in NYC and L.A.) in sketch shows with the Hammerkatz and my comedy duo, Greg and Lou. G&L are probably best known for our sketch "Wolverine's Claws Suck," which has over 20 million views on various platforms. I was a writer for Fox Sports' @TheBuzzer; produced The Attendants with the Above Average Network; produced pilots for FOX Digital and MSN Games; and was a comedy producer on TruTV's Impractical Jokers. I hosted the stand-up show Uncle Lou's Safe Place for two years in Los Angeles, performed at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and co-created the political comedy podcast Unsafe Space. I taught creative writing at the City College of New York, "writing the web series" for Writing Pad, and comedy writing workshops for the Moving Picture Institute.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Gret Glyer
01/13/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Gret Glyer
I talk with the CEO of DonorSee, Gret Glyer, about his charity, his work in Malawi, and my relationship with Nepal.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Connor Boyack
01/06/2022
The Lou Perez Podcast - Connor Boyack
I talk with Connor Boyack from the Libertas Institute about his libertarian children’s book series The Tuttle Twins, Mormonism, and if my Indigenous American heritage can land me a job.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Stephen Kent
12/30/2021
The Lou Perez Podcast - Stephen Kent
I talk with Stephen Kent about Star Wars, his bookHow the Force Can Fix the World, and erotic fan fiction.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Carla Gericke
12/23/2021
The Lou Perez Podcast - Carla Gericke
I talk with my friend Carla Gericke about the Free State Project, her book The Ecstatic Pessimist, and our time in school.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - The Woke Reformation
06/17/2021
The Lou Perez Podcast - The Woke Reformation
I talk with Travis Brown and Corey Drayton about antiracism, Critical Race Theory, and their docu-series The Woke Reformation.
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The Lou Perez Podcast - Joe DeVito
06/10/2021
The Lou Perez Podcast - Joe DeVito
This month I'm joined by comedian Joe DeVito. Ask me anything and Joe will tell you everything.
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