Ep. 455 Scott Manke - Will AI Make Income Inequality Worse?

The great Dan Paustian sits down with Randy. The fellas kick off with a bevy of drinks for an early Tuesday happy-hour. Dan talks about his recent trip to New York and how much better those comedy audiences are than in LA. Randy finds out Dan was once a finalist on MasterChef with Gordon Ramsey, despite not really knowing hot to cook. They touch on the significant shift to the far left by liberals and Democrats and their focus on the use of pronouns. The fellas shift gears and talk about their college days, being frat boys and getting into fights. Randy asks Dan about his journey into comedy and they share their mutual love of the art form.  The boys discuss some of their controversial jokes and how they either destroy on stage or bomb terribly. Dan shares some dating stories and how he’s trying to get a co-worker to go on a date with him. They bring a rowdy boozy show to a close with the news - People of higher intelligence are 3 times as likely to be alcoholics, and  China passed a new law that eliminates the ability of wives to take their husbands property in a divorce.    Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcxast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast     #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #drink #drinks #booze #happyhour #newyork #nyc #losangeles #la #chef #masterchef #gordonramsay #hollywood #liberal #liberals #democrat #democrats #farleft #pronouns #college #fraternity #fratboy #jokes #dating #datingadvice #datingtips #iq #smart #alcoholicsanonymous #drunk #china #marriage #divorce  

Randy is joined by fellow comedian Scott Manke. The guys jump right into the deep-end of an AI discussion, and they both came to the conclusions humans are doomed. Scott wonders what everyone is going to do when ChatGPT makes them unemployed. This leads to a conversation about income inequality, the ultra-wealthy, and what the right way to be a billionaire is. Randy asks Scott about how he got into comedy and his style. The fellas break down some jokes and bombing on stage. They close with the news - Aging apparently happens in 3 big stages, and Grindr threatens to release a list of conservatives who use their app if Florida doesn’t stop passing anti-gay laws.   Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast     #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #politicalnews #ai #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #llm #corporate #corporatelife #corporategreed #wallstreet #corporation #creator #creative #creativeprocess #economy #unemployment #incomeinequality #wealth #billionaire #billionairelifestyle #onepercent #bombing #aging #grindr #datingapps #florida

Comedian and new podcast editor Christian Paolo is on the show. The boys open the show discussing corporate greed. They talk about the current political climate, the protests, Trump’s recent policy moves and how times were better when talking politics in public was considered rude. The guys move on to discuss “grind culture” and how fake social media is. Christian talks about being raised in an Italian family, which leads to a chat about corruption and the Mafia. Randy brings up relationships and what people find attractive. The fellas move on to a conversation about the war in the Middle East and chat about international relations. They close with the news - A study suggests adulthood doesn’t start until your 30’s, and Chinese companies hire white guys as fake executives so the company seems more prestigious.   00:00 Intro 02:00 Corporate Greed 10:00 Trump and the Current Political Climate 24:00 Social Media and Grind Culture 30:00 Corruption and the Mafia 52:00 The Middle East and International Relations 01:08:00 The Weekly News   Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:    @randyvaleriocomedy     @readysetblowpodcast       #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #politicalnews #trump #maga #donaldtrump #protest #corporategreed #grind #grindculture #riseandgrind #italian #corruption #mafia #mob #relationships #attraction #war #israel #iran #middleeast #adult #adulting #china #fake #fakenews #socialmedia #mentalhealth 

Comedian and horror movie fan Samantha Hale joins the show! The duo opens the show with the discovery that they are both the same age, which has them talk about what it was like growing up in NYC vs. LA. They discuss the early days of dial-up internet on AOL. Randy pontificates on what it means to be a “good” person and. Sam talks about self improvement, growing as a person and trusting your gut. The gang shifts gears and talks about Sam’s love of horror movies and how they have evolved over the years. Randy probes Sam about the camaraderie between female comics. The two find out they have a similar creative process. Randy moves the conversation to a chat about pet peeves. He then dives into some questions about Samantha’s romantic life. The crew talks a little about the progress western society has made, culture, politics and the current social unrest. They close the show talking about some of their favorite horror movies.    00:00 Intro 04:00 East Coast vs. West Coast 12:00 Being a Good Person 35:00 Boyfriend Stories 01:10:00 Making Progress 01:19:00 Running Into People 01:30:00 Horror Movies    Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast    #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #moral #morals #morality #movies #hollywood #losangeles #la #newyork #nyc #40s #growingup #internet #aol #selfimprovement #growth #trust #creative #creativeprocess #dating #Single #singlelife #petpeeve #petpeeves #progress #society #culture #protest #socialunrest #horror #horrormovies #scarymovies

Comedian and street philosopher Faysal Lawrence is on the podcast. They open the show sharing some laughs over Monday afternoon drinks. The guys discuss the importance of starting the weekend early, which leads to a conversation about getting a DUI. Randy asks Faysal about the hierarchy of LA sports icons. Faysal shares his ethnic background. The boys talk about their international travel and how cool Beirut Lebanon is. This leads to a discussion about tipping and American tip culture. They move on to talk about Donal Trump and how low-level corrupt he is. Faysal talks about the toxicity of social media and how racism and wokeness have ruined comedy on the internet. The fellas close with the news - People who wake up before 7am are happier, a new study shows that people who post their workouts on social media have psychological problems, and OnlyFans is the most productive company in the world by revenue per employee.     Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast     #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #advice #monday #mondaymotivation #drinks #drink #beer #weekend #weekendvibes #dui #drunkdriving #losangeles #lakers #rams #larams #dodgers #sports #kobebryant #kobe #arab #arabic #middleeast #travel #lebanon #beirut #tip #tipping #tippingculture #donaldtrump #trump #corruption #politics #maga #toxic #socialmedia #wokeism #of

Comedian Xander Beltran returns to the podcast. The fellas open the show talking about the struggles of starting out in standup comedy. Randy talks about the latest updates with the Diddy trial and the revelations about his “itty bitty Diddy”. Xander discusses the various teaching methods actors use to prepare for a role. Randy misses the mid-budget movie and excoriates the Marvel and DC franchises. Xander wants to bring back the 80’s style buddy comedy movies. Randy poses some wild hypothetical scenarios to Xander to get a sense of his morals and see what he would do in those situations. Mike the Producer tells the tale of nearly keeping a strangers winning betting slip in Las Vegas. The gang closes with the news - Monkeys were taught how to use money and they immediately started to pay for prostitution, a study finds that quitting your job is better for your health than quitting smoking, Aaron Hernandez would pleasure himself during Patriots team meetings, and a hip-hop artist’s corpse is propped up on a stage at a funeral party.    Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast    #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #moral #morals #morality #movies #hollywood #actors #acting #diddy #puffdaddy #hypothetical #monkey #job #career #careeradvice #quityourjob #quitter #quittingmyjob  #hiphop #rapper #dilemma #dilemmas

Randy welcomes comedian Tommy Mitchell back to the show. They kick off the episode talking about getting injured in the kitchen. The boys scheme on ways you can get a college education without paying for it. Tommy discusses how, back in the day, showing any vulnerability as a man was not masculine and made you seem "gay". Randy talks about the concept of a joke being “too soon”. They move on to discuss toxic masculinity and why there isn’t such a thing as toxic femininity. Tommy asks Randy about being retired in his 30’s and what it really takes financially to be happy. The fellas discuss the absurdity of the institution of marriage. Tommy reasserts his love for musical theater. They wrap up with the news - Male birth control has arrived, a man died from masturbating too much, and UCLA scientists may have cured baldness.   Outro: "Funk Doctor" by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast     #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #kitchenappliances #scheme #college #collegelife #toxicmasculinity #feminism #toxic #masculinity #vulnerability #weakness #toosoon #darkhumor #wallstreet #marriage #divorce #musicaltheatre #birthcontrol #bald #baldness #cure

The Clip Machine, Jeff Zenisek is back! The guys open the show by day drinking and talk about doing your own research. Jeff starts a conversation about the coming AI and robot revolution. Randy asks Jeff about his stocks and investment portfolio. Randy finds out Jeff has had a girlfriend for a couple years now. This leads to a chat about gold diggers and older men who date younger women. The boys shift gears and talk about the police, gun rights, SWATing, and your right to defend yourself. They get back to trashing women and talking about relationship issues. Randy asks if love or revenge is a better motivator. The two talk a little gambling and sports. Randy digs in on the Diddy trial. They close with more news - 80% of women filter out men 5’9” or shorter on their dating apps and 87% of people rehearse arguments in the shower.   Outro: "Funk Doctor" by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast    #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #relationshipadvice #relationship #relationshipgoals #dating #datingadvice #datingtips #drink #drinks #ai #artificialintelligence #robot #investing #stocks #stockmarket #crypto #girlfriend #golddigger #police #swatting #selfdefense #gunrights #relationshipproblems #love #revenge #motivation #gambling #sports #diddy #datingapps

The great Dean Delray is back on the show after long hiatus! The boys open the show reminiscing about how they met during a comedy benefit show in Boston. They jump in and Dean talks about his new comedy special, “5836” on YouTube, and how he found the amazing venue. Randy reminds Dean how he inspired him to change his life and jump into comedy at the ripe young age of 33. They move on and discuss how online negative comments are good for social media algorithms. Dean extolls the benefits of using Yondr bags that lock up peoples phones during live performances. The fellas move on and talk about how some bands, like Foreigner, are still touring even though none of the original members are in the band. The guys close with the news for the week - There are two teaspoons of microplastics in the average Americans brains, Millennials say they need $525K a year to “feel happiness”, and people that have a dog say it brings more life satisfaction that being married.   Don’t forget to check out Dean’s new YouTube comedy special “5836”!   Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast    #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedyspecial #livecomedy #youtube #inspire #inspiration #negativity #comments #trolls #trolling #hater #haters #microplastics #millennials #dog #doglovers

Adult film star Alyssia Vera joins the podcast this week! Randy kicks off the show discussing the similarities between being a comedian and being a pornstar. Alyssia shares with Randy how her husband’s fantasies got her into the adult film industry. Randy then digs in with Alyssia on the whole “cuckholding” kink. Alyssia explains how she handles working with male performers that she may not have good chemistry with. The two move on and talk about making amateur movies at home. They then switch gears and discuss the importance of finding a career you enjoy and living a life that is true to yourself. Randy asks Alyssia what her worst experience on set was. They bring the show home with the news - A study reveals that 1 in 3 women would give up sex for a year to have their favorite food, and a woman bludgeoned her husband with a sex toy.   Outro: “Funk Doctor” by Gee Dubs   Social Media: Instagram: @randyvalerio @readysetblowpodcast Twitter: @randytvalerio @readysetblowpodcast TikTok: @randyvaleriocomedy @readysetblowpod YouTube:   @randyvaleriocomedy   @readysetblowpodcast    #comedypodcast #comedy #podcast #podcastclips #comedyvideo #news #advice #standup #standupcomedy #comedian #jokes #politics #relationships #adults #fantasy #career #careeradvice #onset #actors #actorslife #favoritefood #marraige #marriageadvice #contentcreator #contentcreators