WorldAccordingToYoni's podcast
The World According To Yoni, hosted by actor-writer-director & Progressive activist Yoni Marten, tackles politics, the entertainment industry (especially indie film & theater), sex and society, mental health & anything else that piques Yoni's interest, with humor, passion & Yoni's particular POV. Most of the time, Yoni will be joined by his celebrity friends, and/or renowned experts in their fields. Together, the discussions will be lively, interesting and fun!
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Yoni Flies Solo
11/16/2023
Yoni Flies Solo
Yoni flies solo (meaning no guest) for this very personal show. The past month has been one that’s frightening and scary throughout the world. Between the events in Israel and Gaza, to the insanity going on in the United States and around the world, Yoni has a lot to get off his chest, which he does with brutal honesty. This is an almost completely political episode you won't want to miss.
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The World According To Yoni with Returning Guest, Dwayne Epstein
10/18/2023
The World According To Yoni with Returning Guest, Dwayne Epstein
After a somewhat lengthy absence (don’t ask why — you really don’t want to know), The World According to Yoni is back with friend of the show, Dwayne Epstein, author of the new Amazon Best-Seller, Killing Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen, a wonderful follow-up to his last book (and NY Times Best Seller), Lee Marvin: Point Blank. And during his absence from the airwaves, Yoni has not mellowed, as you'll note from his politically charged mini-rant at the end of the show.
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The World According To Yoni with Guest, Author Dwayne Epstein
06/06/2022
The World According To Yoni with Guest, Author Dwayne Epstein
After an absence of several months (watch or listen to the show to find out why), Yoni is finally back with a new show and a great guest, Dwayne Epstein, author of the NY Times Best-Seller, Lee Marvin: Point Blank, a wonderful biography of the late actor. And, naturally, Yoni has a few things to say regarding the current state of American politics. This episode runs a tad longer than most, so you’ll need to leave yourself a little time more time to listen than usual.
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With Very Special Guest, Tanya Marten
01/24/2022
With Very Special Guest, Tanya Marten
For this very special show, Yoni hosts his very first in-studio guest — actress, writer, producer, director, and last, but certainly not least, Yoni's wife, Tanya Marten. The topic is "Euphoric Tendencies," Tanya's Off Broadway hit comedy (which Yoni directed), soon to be a major motion picture. Tanya and Yoni's indie production company, Soular Films, is hosting a virtual, YouTube screening of the stage play on Saturday, January 29th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST, followed by a Q&A on Zoom, and you're all welcome to come share in the laughter.
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The World According To Yoni
01/12/2022
The World According To Yoni
Yoni starts 2022 off by welcoming comic & actress, Suzanne Westenhoefer. Suzanne is the first openly lesbian comic to appear on American television, & the first to have her own HBO special. It's a lively & funny hour you won't want to miss.
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The World According To Yoni
12/13/2021
The World According To Yoni
We think the title pretty much says it all. Why? American politics (as usual); his wife having a serious accident which didn't need to happen; an outrageous move by the German government toward the family of a holocaust survivor; the deaths of Stephen Sondheim & Mike Nesmith. Again, a word of warning to the easily offended — this week's show once again brings out the NYer in Yoni, so be prepared for language that may offend the delicate sensibilities of certain members of the audience. He's really pissed!
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The World According To Yoni
11/18/2021
The World According To Yoni
As Yoni's health improves & he begins to return to his version of normality, the U.S. seems to fall further into the abyss. So this week, Yoni goes solo again, delving with more depth, into issues he discussed last week. He also attempts to maintain his sanity while discussing some of the events of the past week, most of which have all our heads spinning. Again, a word of warning to the easily offended — this week's show once again brings out the NYer in Yoni, so be prepared for language that may offend.
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The World According To Yoni
11/09/2021
The World According To Yoni
After a prolonged absence due to Covid brain, Yoni is back with a vengeance. This week's show is all Yoni, & he has a lot to say about what's happening in this country. While Yoni talks politics, he also talks about the social ramifications of the current political climate in this country. Yoni's passion & spirit makes this a particularly fascinating & gripping show. Word of warning to the easily offended — this week's show brings out the NYer in Yoni, so be prepared for Yoni at his saltiest.
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The World According To Yoni
09/16/2021
The World According To Yoni
After a prolonged absence, due to recent physical problems, Yoni is back with his guest, Christopher Korman, son of Carol Burnett Show star, and comedy legend, Harvey Korman. Chris is also the author of the book, "OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son!" More than a biography of his father, Chris's book is a love letter to his father, who encouraged and supported Chris, who was born with learning disabilities, putting his son's welfare over his own career (even so, Harvey doesn't seem to have done too badly).
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The World According To Yoni
08/18/2021
The World According To Yoni
You know his face; you know his voice; but do you know his name? Well, you will after watching Pt 2 of this 2-parter, as Yoni winds up his conversation with the brilliant character actor, Stephen Tobolowsky. Sit back as these 2 actors discuss Stephen's long & distinguished career, which includes roles in films like, "Groundhog Day," as well as numerous TV appearances including "Californication" and "The Goldbergs." Yoni also manages to squeeze in a rant, making this another episode you won't want to miss!
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The World According To Yoni
08/11/2021
The World According To Yoni
You know his face; you know his voice; but do you know his name? In Pt 1 of this 2-parter, Yoni chats with character actor, Stephen Tobolowsky, about his incredible career, which includes roles in classic films like, "Groundhog Day," as well as numerous television appearances including "Californication" & "The Goldbergs." Yoni also manages to get in a great rant, making this an episode you won't want to miss!
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The World According To Yoni
08/03/2021
The World According To Yoni
Once again, the secret word this week, is Groucho, as Yoni & guest, Steve Stoliar, discuss the great Groucho Marx. Steve's book Raised Eyebrows: My Three Years Inside Groucho's House — recently updated — details Steve's time, working as Groucho's secrty & archivist, the last 3 years of the comedian's life. In Pt. 2 of their conversation, Steve shares his insights on the events occurring in Groucho's home, from a POV no other living being has. It's a funny & fascinating conversation you won't want to mis
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The World According To Yoni
07/27/2021
The World According To Yoni
This week, the secret word is Groucho, as Yoni & his guest, Steve Stoliar discuss the great Groucho Marx. Steve's book Raised Eyebrows: My Three Years Inside Groucho's House — recently updated — details Steve's time, working as Groucho's secretary & archivist, the last 3 years of the comedian's life. In Pt. 1 of their conversation, Steve shares his insights on the events occurring in Groucho's home, from a POV no other living being has. It's a funny & fascinating conversation you won't want to miss.
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The World According To Yoni
07/19/2021
The World According To Yoni
Yoni goes live for the 1st time, sharing his thoughts on the Jan. 6th insurrection, the way the Covid pandemic has been mishandled, the Democrats inability to do whatever it takes to beat the RethugliQanon threat to this country, & the so-called "opioid" crisis. He also responds to audience questions and comments at the end of the show.
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The World According To Yoni
07/08/2021
The World According To Yoni
In part two of Yoni's conversation with two-time Tony Award nominee, Lewis J. Stadlen, Lewis discusses his brief (and unpleasant) stint on the television show, Benson, as well as working with Paul Newman and Director Sidney Lumet, playing Max Bialystock on tour and Broadway in Mel Brooks's The Producers, playing Horace Vandergelder opposite the incomparable Betty Buckley in a tour of Hello Dolly, and much more.
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The World According To Yoni
06/29/2021
The World According To Yoni
Yoni begins his 2nd year with his all-time acting hero, 2-time Tony Award nominee, Lewis J. Stadlen. In Pt 1, of this 2 part interview, Yoni & Mr. Stadlen talk about growing up in theatrical families, to the teachers they've loved &...not loved. From there it's on to Lewis's start, in the 1st National Touring Company of "Fiddler On the Roof," to his Broadway debut as Groucho Marx in the musical, "Minnie's Boys," & beyond. There's even a surprise clip later in the show, so you'll definitely want to tune in.
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The World According To Yoni
06/21/2021
The World According To Yoni
Yoni celebrates his 1st anniversary, with the return of his friend, & the show's very first guest, Emmy-nominated Producer, co-host of the podcast, From the Bunker, & Stephanie Miller Show regular, Jody Hamilton. After a brief opening rant, Yoni & Jody spend the next hour discussing growing up backstage at The Carol Burnett Show (Jody's mom), her 1st huge crush, Ray Charles, indie film, & growing up around celebrities. It's a fun-filled hour of laughter & entertainment (with just a touch of politics).
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The World According To Yoni
06/13/2021
The World According To Yoni
Yoni's finally back, discussing his lengthy recovery from the 2nd Covid vaccine, as well as his feelings re the reopening of most of the country, while the pandemic still rages. His guest is Democratic strategist, Progressive activist, Stephanie Miller Show regular, & the 1st openly gay member of the Fairfax County, VA, School Board, Karl Frisch. Yoni also talks about some of the upcoming changes in the show, & discusses two television shows, he considers must see TV.
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The World According To Yoni
03/16/2021
The World According To Yoni
It's adults only, as Yoni is joined by journalist & author, Jillian Keenan, for a frank discussion about consensual adult spanking. Jillian, author of the book, "Sex With Shakespeare," explains how she's blended her sexuality with her career as a journalist. Jillian's work has appeared in the NY Times, Washington Post, The Atlantic & Playboy, just to name a few. And while not his most political show, Yoni does get a rant in, about the current goings on in Washington.
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The World According To Yoni
02/23/2021
The World According To Yoni
In this very special episode, Yoni is joined by his brothers, Richard, Seth & Ethan, to discuss their new documentary, White Buffalo: An American Prophecy. The highly acclaimed film follows the journey of the Marten brothers, as they seek the wisdom imparted by an ancient prophecy of the indigenous nations of the north American continent, which dovetails with the prophecies of numerous other cultures, including Mayan, Jewish & Buddhist.
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The World According To Yoni
01/27/2021
The World According To Yoni
Well, we're still in President Biden's first week, and the Executive Orders are flying left and right, in an attempt to salvage the damage done to the country by our new Prez's predecessor. The insurgent traitors are getting bail, and Mitch McConnell and the RethugliKKKans still don't want to admit they lost. Meanwhile, Yoni continues hacking up a lung. Can another Covid test be far behind?
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The World According To Yoni
01/14/2021
The World According To Yoni
Well, 2021 has gotten off with a bang — history has been made. Donald J. Trump becomes the first president in history, to be impeached, twice. Meanwhile, white-supremacist/Nazi terrorists stormed the Capitol Building, hunting Congress, causing death and destruction in their wake, and all at the behest of outgoing loser, Donald J. Trump. And Yoni is here to talk about all of it, giving his own unique spin to the stories.
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The World According To Yoni
12/31/2020
The World According To Yoni
Yoni ushers in the new year, talking politics and the movie business. in politics, he wraps up 2020 (& flushes it down the toilet), with the last days of Donnie Dumpster, continuing obstruction of a fair stimulus package by Moscow Mitch McConnell & the RethugliKKKans, & the continued Trumpian attempt at a coup, this time with the assistance of the pride and joy of Texas, Rep. Louis Gohmert. In entertainment news, Yoni offers his candid thoughts on the new film, "WW84."
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The World According To Yoni
12/22/2020
The World According To Yoni
After a month in which his back went out, and his voice went bye bye, Yoni is back and as opinionated as ever. Topics covered this episode include the "Great Mask Debate," sedition by RethugliKKKan members of congress, the misogyny of Joseph Epstein's Wall St. Journal op-ed piece about Dr. Jill Biden using the honorific, Dr., and much much more.
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The World According To Yoni
11/22/2020
The World According To Yoni
Well, Yoni survived the election, mind semi-intact. Now, with the never-ending lawsuits, & refusal of The Tangerine Turd to concede, Yoni looks back over the past few weeks with hope for the coming administration, & some choice words for the RethugliKKKan obstruction of...pretty much everything. He also shares thoughts about the Covid crisis, as well as people's refusal to wear masks, wrapping things up with the music video, "Thank You For Wearing A Mask," courtesy friend of the show, Rocky Mountain Mike.
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The World According To Yoni
11/03/2020
The World According To Yoni
The torn & tattered remains of Yoni's mind, waxes insanely rhapsodic re the presidential election, the night before the big event. Join Yoni as he tries to find light, in the insanity surrounding this election. Please note: Yoni was completely sober and had taken no illicit drugs before taping this show.
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The World According To Yoni — Episode 12
10/16/2020
The World According To Yoni — Episode 12
Yoni is joined for a very special hour of politics & laughter, by the popular comedy duo, Frangela. Together, the three discuss last week's VP debate, the hearings for Supreme Court nominee, Amy Covid Over-A-Barrel, & the domination of our society by the rich, white male establishment.
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The World According To Yoni — Episode 11
10/10/2020
The World According To Yoni — Episode 11
Yoni is joined by actress, writer, Progressive activist, and co-host of the YouTube sensation, Corona Kitchen, Debrianna Mansini ("Breaking Bad" & "Better Call Saul"). The two talk politics & the entertainment industry. Yoni also discusses Trump's nominee to the SCOTUS, 'Amy Covid Barrel,' whose nomination ceremony seems to also have been ground zero for a major Covid outbreak. Yoni also comments on the VP debate, between Sen Kamala Harris, & the white headed guy with the fly in his lacquered hair.
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The World According To Yoni — Episode 10
10/02/2020
The World According To Yoni — Episode 10
Yoni is joined by guest, Tony Award-winner, Michael Cerveris. Michael, best known to TV audiences for his recurring role as September, in the TV series, "Fringe," also starred in the original Broadway production of "The Who's Tommy," & won a Best Actor In A Musical Tony Award for the show, "Fun House." Michael & Yoni talk theater, TV, and even get in some politics. Yoni also manages to get a few things off his chest re the current occupant of The White House, following the first presidential debate of 2020.
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The World According To Yoni — Episode 9
09/21/2020
The World According To Yoni — Episode 9
After a two-week hiatus due to illness, Yoni goes solo again, as he discusses the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, why he hates politics, and gives a shout-out to the cast of The Princess Bride, who reunited for a Zoom reading of the screenplay, to benefit the Wisconsin Democratic Party. And, of course, Yoni chooses his Asshole of the Week (hint: this time, there's more than one)!
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