LHRB 380: So You Wanna Be a Chupacabro? w/ Andres Becerril, Patrick Scott, & Paul Karolyi
This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD reunites with his old podcast crew—Patrick Scott and Andreas Becerril—for a special episode featuring Paul Karolyi (City Cast Denver), who’s hoping to earn his spot as an honorary “Chupacabro.”They reminisce about their chaotic podcast past (Los Chupacabros), debate Star Wars lore, explore fast food loyalties, and dive headfirst into very NSFW hypotheticals. From talking over each other to laughing until they cry, it’s a ridiculous and rowdy hang with real podcast chemistry.💬 Chapters00:00 – Jurassic Park riffs & parenting fails06:00 – Weird Al, Vince Vaughn, and nostalgic crushes12:00 – Paul’s unofficial Chupacabro audition20:00 – Rehashing why the old podcast broke up26:00 – Pope roleplay & spicy dirty talk confessions32:00 – Cheating: money vs. physical betrayal36:00 – ED meds and gas station boner pills40:00 – Kimono culture and performance enhancement ethics45:00 – Fast food draft: Good Times vs. Hamburger Stand50:00 – Gummy candy vs. chocolate wars55:00 – Outro chaos and revisiting old bitsFollow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org#LHRB #ComedyPodcast #LosChupacabros #DenverComedy #PaulKarolyi #PatrickScott #AndreasBecerril #CityCastDenver #PodcastReunion #NerdTalk #LeftHandRightBrain
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LHRB 379: The Streaming Showdown w/ The Broadcast Geeks
This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD is joined by Matt Orrin, Jake Becker, and Mitch Jones—the gang behind the Broadcast Geeks podcast—for a wide-ranging, off-the-rails conversation about which streaming platform reigns supreme, they share hot takes on forgotten gems like My Name Is Earl, and uncover the dark side of media consolidation. There are impressions, deep dives into suits (both TV and legal), and some classic Broadcast Geeks-style chaos.Whether you're into comic books, comedy, or corporate takedowns—this episode has something for the inner geek in all of us.Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org#LHRB #BroadcastGeeks #ComedyPodcast #StreamingWars #GeekCulture #DenverComics #JakeBecker #MattOrrin #MitchJones
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LHRB 378: Laugh, Cry, Block a Punch w/ Christina Vasili
This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD sits down with comedian, writer, and self-defense instructor Christina Vasili for a heartfelt and hilarious convo about family, identity, and gelato.They chat about what it’s like growing up first-gen Greek-American, the struggle of balancing softness with strength, and how Christina started teaching women’s self-defense classes after years of therapy. Christina also shares what connecting with the sea means to her and how it grounds her in culture and self.From generational expectations to learning how to protect your peace, this one’s a deep, funny, and empowering ride.Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org#LHRB #ChristinaVasili #ComedyPodcast #WomenInComedy #GreekAmerican #SelfDefense #DenverComedy #LeftHandRightBrain #TherapyTalk #FirstGenFeels
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LHRB 377: Rot, Slop, Claw (feat. City Cast Denver)
This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD Lopez is joined by the hosts of City Cast Denver—Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love—for a fun and freewheeling conversation packed with laughs, local flavor, and unexpected opinions.They talk about everything from Denver dog poop drama to personal fashion struggles, and dream jobs involving ice cream carts. Along the way, JD tries to convince everyone that baseball tees are a trap, Olivia admits she's a walking contradiction, and Paul throws some gentle shade (as usual).It’s a chaotic episode full of comedy, city vibes, and seltzer-fueled hot takes—exactly what you’d expect when LHRB collides with City Cast Denver.Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org#LeftHandRightBrain #ComedyPodcast #CityCastDenver #PaulKarolyi #OliviaJewellLove #DenverComedy #PodcastHumor #AppleWatchDrama #IceCreamDreams #SeltzerTakes
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LHRB 376: The Billionaire Debate: Are They All Evil? w/ Ethan Everhart
This week, JD Lopez welcomes back Ethan Everhart for another hilarious and thought-provoking conversation. From debating whether musicians or comedians are more narcissistic to getting paid for your art, and why billionaires are (probably) evil, this episode covers it all! 🎸🎤💰Ethan shares his wildest band stories, including dealing with flaky musicians and what happens when you meet an overconfident drummer on a musician dating app (yes, those exist). Plus, JD and Ethan dive into whether making money off your passion means you’re a sellout, and they somehow manage to debate the morality of Paul McCartney and Elon Musk in the same episode.Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org#ComedyPodcast #LeftHandRightBrain #DenverPodcasts #GuitarLife #StandUpComedy #PodcastLife #IndieMusic #MakingArt #CapitalismDebate
Left Hand Right Brain is the podcast where JD Lopez, comedian and self proclaimed sensitive artist, has a free flowing conversation with other artists breaking down their creative process and exploring our personal foibles. But, it’s not as pretentious as it sounds. We talk about all this and more while kicking back, cracking wise, and having a good time.