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Samba Schutte reminds me of myself because he left his home country to follow his heart. I met him when we did shows together many years ago in Holland. He won the biggest comedy prize anyone can win in the Netherlands and for good reason. He is a lovable, inventive comedian who I am proud to call my friend. Funny how the world spins some time. Please open your hearts and get to know the one and only Samba Schutte!

Our man Arbi El Ayachi reports from Belgium on the tragic events that happened in Brussels this past week and what it is like to do comedy there now with everyone tense and upset and not knowing what will happen next. This is a special edition of Tom Rhodes Radio on how to keep your sense of humor and how to remain positive in a modern war zone.

In this episode Ashna and I talk about my first trip to Africa, giant tortoises of Seychelles, the worst sunburn of my life, Alan de Botton's book The News, why humans have the need to constantly check on the news, more salacious facts about Donald Trump and the Mr. Ghetto video that is a pure expression of booty power!

Tom Rhodes Radio Smart Camp is here! Pick a book with Danny Lobell. This episode is all about meeting your heroes and getting to hang out with them. Danny shares stories of him hanging out with Jackie Mason, George Carlin, Mel Brooks and more. Be inspired and start your own journey!

Voltaire lived from 1694-1778 and he is considered the father of the enlightenment. Learn more about the man who said "God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh."

Post Oscars Chat with Ashna

Alex Hooper comes from a renowned theater family in Baltimore but today he is burning up the comedy scene in Los Angeles. He has the best prescriptions for treating humans with respect and getting the most out of life through creative expression. He also just got back from an epic trip to Argentina! He has a pure heart and a beautiful outlook on life and that is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Alex Hooper! This episode was recorded in Los Angeles.  

Gina and I talk before doing the Kuala Lumpur gala show in Malaysia. We talk about the differences between the comedy scene in Asia, London, New York and Los Angeles. About racism in today's society and how to stay true to your art despite the many obstacles in life. Gina is one of the best comedians I know and she kicks ass all over the world. Truly unique and inspiring to the soul. Always a pleasure the one and only Gina Yashere!

I sit down with my old friend and comedian Josh Sneed. We talk about his Last Comic Standing performance just minutes after his dad passed away and him touring with Mitch Hedberg. Life, comedy and all that jazz. 

Book Talk! I found this gem of a book at Eureka Books in Eureka, California.A Criminal History Of Mankind by Colin Wilson is a broad overview of human history and all of the horrendous criminal acts that humans have perpetrated against one another. I burned through all 670 pages of it in a few weeks and in this episode I talk about it and the events that I thought might enrich or deliciously foul up your brain.It is my pleasure to present to you now A Criminal History Of Mankind!

Winter Stories with Tom & Ashna. Cozy up and hear our winter travel stories. Send your winter photo to @_TomRhodes. See the dirty road photo @AshnaRodjan  

Rick Bronson is first and foremost a stand up comedian. Beyond that he is a TV presenter, comedy club owner and super mensch. He has been on of my greatest supporters in the business and someone I enjoy speaking with immensely because he knows that to love comedy above all else is the best way to navigate your life. That is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Rick Bronson! This episode was recorded in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada When you decide to sign up for Squarespace, make sure to use the offer code “tomrhodesradio" to get 10% off your first purchase  

  Fresh back from the movie theater, Ian Edwards and I sit down to talk about The Revenant right after it had played infant of our eyeballs. Hear what we liked and disliked about and how we would have ended the movie differently. Revenge movies are best when blood and snow are intertwined! Pop some popcorn and welcome back to the program the one and only Ian Edwards!   Recorded in Los Angeles

  Steve Byrne is one of the best human beings I've met in show business and his very presence combats some of the evil turds that permeate this business. That is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Steve Byrne!   This episode was recorded in Los Angeles  

Greetings for the New Year! I just spent the holidays getting loved up by my Mom and now I am in San Antonio, Texas performing for the weekend. As 2016 starts I reflect on the year that was 2015 and the current state of humanity. In this episode I talk about how 2015 was a giant leap backwards for humankind but a giant leap forward for me personally by finally finding a home for me and my vagabond bohemian wife Ashna in Los Angeles. Today, January 2 is an important day for me that I celebrate because it was 2 years ago on this date that I busted my head open in Philadelphia and decided never to drink again. Rejoice in the glory that is this new day with me and be born again for this new year. With the sun always rising somewhere I wish you all a Happy Sweet 16!   This episode was recorded in San Antonio End Song:    Left Frizzell   Shine, Shave, Shower, Its Saturday

Judah Friedlander is the world champion! He is also an old friend of mine and he has a brand new book called If The Raindrops United. He is also an intelligent conversationalist and the stuff we pack into this chat will bust your brains out. That is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Judah Friedlander!  This conversation was recorded in Los Angeles End Song: Eye Of The Tiger

Tom travels to the remote outlaw hideaway of Bisbee, Arizona for a late night-booze fueled talk with his old friend Doug Stanhope in the premiere episode of Tom Rhodes Radio.

Tamer Kattan is the answer to world peace. His mother is Jewish and his father is a Muslim Egyptian. We talk about everything what is happening in the world right now. 

I am in Florida moving my stuff I kept in my mom's attic. I found my first notebook full of jokes when I was 17 years old. After packing 20  packages for the post office I am having dinner with my mom, Richard, David, my nephew Jake and Ashna while sharing some of my first jokes. Hey, it's open mic night!  Sponsored by Audible.com! Get the 30 day trial membership on audible.com/tomrhodesradio David Edward Perry - TheBearShow.org Richard Goldstein Jake Goldstein - iiiband.com | https://www.facebook.com/IiiBand

I consider this my best interview yet. Find out what it feels like to be a Belgian muslim at this moment and what exactly is going on in Belgium right now. Arbi el Ayachi is a Belgian, Moroccan, Muslim and a great comedian. Do I need to say more? Find out what it's like when people who fit your exact description have just committed one of the worst atrocities in human history and you have to go on stage and be funny under a maximum terror threat. He is my friend, he has heart and he is a force for good in a world of hurt and that is why it is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Arbi el Ayachi!