What We Thought Would Happen

Laura Kightlinger

Stand-up comics and major players, Laura Kightlinger and Tony Camin, talk to writers and performers on staying wealth-free and anonymous in the face of Hollywood celebrity, beard babies and untold millions.

58 Episodes

"Tony's Ass Pocket Full of Whimsy" with Tony Camin
10/28/2025
44:58
Laura is joined by comedian, television writer, Tony Camin. They discuss avoiding music festivals, Wisconsinite's cheese stockpiles, questionable deer hunting outfits, Tony's College Radio days, "The Marijuana-logues", working with Tommy Chong, sucking at sports and the dangers of harmonicas, saxophones and modified exhaust systems. We are very excited to announce that Tony is joining the podcast as the new co-host! All of this and more on the first episode of season two of "What We Thought Would Happen".Follow TonyCheck out Tony's new Special "A Ass Pocket Full of Whimsy"Buy the AlbumWatch on YouTubeLaura's sweatshirt designed by: Nate SakulichWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"Grandson of a Gun" with Chris Fairbanks
12/30/2024
1:04:14
"Grandson of a Gun" with Chris FairbanksLaura is joined by Comedian, Actor, Illustrator and Co-Host of "Do You Need a Ride", Chris Fairbanks. We discuss Chris' upbringing in Missoula, Montana, being the son of a Disc Jockey, Clint Eastwood not paying attention to detail, cat with AIDS running wild on a crowded plane, selling Cutco Knives, Grandma keeps stepping on rakes, Jim Jones seemed like a pretty good guy if you can get past the massacre and much more on this week's, What We Thought Would Happen.Follow ChrisWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
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"Don't Say Range War" with David Koechner
8/15/2024
57:54
We sit down with David Koechner to discuss road gigs, narcissism, SNL, Tipton MO, first foray into acting, Get me the Mayor!, Turkey Transport, being a father, The Naked Trucker & T-Bone and participating in your own dreams.X:@DavidKoechnerInstagram:@davidkoechnerWebsite:davidkoechner.comCat Demon RE-EXHUMEDExposition 7 (Pilot)WWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"Who died and made Jim Belushi famous?" with Andy Kindler
7/31/2024
1:02:36
We sit down with beloved comedian and all around rascal Andy Kindler to discuss being jewish, boiler rooms, OCD, growing up in Queens, acid, what's up David Mamet's ass?, Bill Maher sucks, George Lopez or Paul Rodriguez? Don't ask Jay Leno, nudging the Sklar Bros, Pylon, being a musician and petty trolls.X:@AndyKindlerInsta:@andykindlersuperstarThought Spiral PodcastWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"Judy Enters Screaming" with Judy Gold
7/18/2024
1:03:58
We sit down with beloved comic, Judy Gold to discuss getting passed in the 80's, crowd work, writing on Better Things and the Rosie O'Donnell show, Joan Rivers' Vine videos, kids helping Judy come out of the closet, Phyllis Diller, Dave Attell, single women sitcoms and "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution" on NetflixX:@jewdygoldInstagram:@jewdygoldTikTok@jewdygoldWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"Give me the strength..." with Jonathan Katz
7/4/2024
41:56
We sit down with the legendary Jonathan Katz to discuss table tennis, Boston, This Heart is Closed for Alterations, David Mamet, Robin Williams, being a musician, living with M.S., "Raising Dad" with Bob Saget, Ronnie Shakes, Rita Rudner, Eve Arden Award for Broadcasting and the impact of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist.Website:jonathankatz.comWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"Inner Growth Hormone" with James Fritz
6/26/2024
58:55
We sit down with comedian James Fritz to discuss working as a Teacher's Assistant, moonshine, starting stand up in Chicago, escaping Kentucky, scrambled porn, everything sucks, 90's Fox Prime Time Comedy shows, Bill Hicks, pre-compromising, not needing a day job, out of touch comedians, Strangers with Candy, dad's loving black television shows, the 2000 election heist and the Clinton we destroyed.X:@fritzisdeadInstagram:@fritzisdeadWebsite:jamesfritzcomic.comWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"Munch and Midler" with Kara Klenk
6/12/2024
1:09:35
Stand up, writer, actor, fellow podcaster and our dear friend, Kara Klenk joins us to discuss murder, Connecticut pimps, them Hargitay kids, Virgos=Serial Killers, married stand up duo, "That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast", secret smoking, Fox News Alumni, teaching english in Italy, The Ice Storm, smoking weed with Fin & Munch, Kara's uncle Tony Hendra, Bob Saget, being a Page at NBC, Bette Midler: Beaches & bum outs, Matt Lauer's free wine and translating for Al Roker, living across the street from Christopher Walken and Kara's Dateline episode.Website:karaklenk.comWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"One Bathroom, Three Generations" with Laurie Kilmartin
6/4/2024
1:09:06
We sit down with writer and comedian Laurie Kilmartin to discuss senior living goals, local government at work, exes ruining albums, Suzanne Somers, Castor Oil, 100 Tampons for Sally Ride, writing on Conan for 11 years, meeting Chrissy Hynde, don't f*ck with the upstairs person, Daniel's puppy Lamy, Kennedy Lobotomies, working in a call center, Planet Claire not getting what it deserved, crying on planes, Laurie's mother passing during COVID, The Pickton Pig Farm Murders, the luxury of a travel blender and Laurie's Special: "Cis Woke Grief Slut"Website:lauriekilmartin.comWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com
"Great Expekashians" with Jackie Kashian
5/15/2024
1:04:34
We sit down with comedian Jackie Kashian to discuss Jackie's tumultuous upbringing in Wisconsin, losing her mother in a motorcycle accident, from the pew to the pool cue, The Dork Forest Podcast, therapy, White Guilt or Empathy and heckling Sam Kinison.X:@jackiekashianInstagram:@jackiekashianWebsite: jackiekashian.comWWTWH YouTube ChannelLaura KightlingerTwitter: @KingKightlingerInsta: @laura_kightlingerWeb: laurakightlinger.comTony Camin:Twitter: @tonycaminInsta: @tony.caminWeb: tonycamin.comMUSIC:Jimmy HarryTwitter: @bonsaimammalInsta: @thejimmyharryWeb: jimmy harry.com

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What We Thought Would Happen

Laura Kightlinger

58 Episodes

"Tony's Ass Pocket Full of Whimsy" with Tony Camin

"Grandson of a Gun" with Chris Fairbanks

"Don't Say Range War" with David Koechner

"Who died and made Jim Belushi famous?" with Andy Kindler

"Judy Enters Screaming" with Judy Gold

"Give me the strength..." with Jonathan Katz

"Inner Growth Hormone" with James Fritz

"Munch and Midler" with Kara Klenk

"One Bathroom, Three Generations" with Laurie Kilmartin

"Great Expekashians" with Jackie Kashian