Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Polly Wolly Cule (Lisa Gilroy, Jacob Wysocki, Charlie McCrackin)
Sep 15, 2025
Joining the conversation are Wiz Bang, an LA radio personality known for his vibrant humor, Rusty "Hawkeyes" Tutherford, a cowboy with tales of heroism and villainy, and Burlesque Ives, an AI persona blending modern politics with classic flair. They tackle hot topics with laughter, including the quirks of sex, whimsical fictional worlds like Cush-topia, and the evolving landscape of humor. The discussion veers into hilarious anecdotes, laughable past experiences, and outrageous pranks, all wrapped in a delightful banter that highlights the absurdity of life.
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Radio Persona And Partner's Demise
- Whiz Bang recounts his radio persona and the death of his partner "the Frizz," describing surreal helicopter accident details.
- He demonstrates live-show antics like fake callers and drops to fill gaps in production.
AI Reboot Of A Folk Icon
- Burlesque Ives introduces himself as a computer-reimagined Burl Ives with updated sexual politics and repertoire.
- He explains his origin: a computer took Burl Ives' material and modernized it into a new performer persona.
Attention Economy Shortens Attention Spans
- Panel notes cultural shift to fast, noisy attention-seeking formats like TikTok affecting music consumption.
- They contrast modern short-form attention spans with older, longer listening habits.