

Joy Tactics
Nate Varrone, Eric Rahill, Jack Bensinger
Podcast hosted by Nate Varrone, Eric Rahill, and Jack Bensinger. Subscribe to our Patreon for premium episodes at www.patreon.com/joytactics
Episodes
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Nov 23, 2023 • 3min
Controversial Thanksgiving Debate [teaser]
A discussion on physical transformation for success in comedy, the importance of respect from people we dislike, family dynamics, and the origins of Thanksgiving traditions.

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
43: We Talk To A Rockstar (ft. Hotline TNT's Will Anderson)
Will Anderson, frontman of Hotline TNT, talks about The Matrix, Family Guy, the decline of nu metal, and scoring a high rating on Pitchfork. They also discuss their love for music and the impact it has on their lives. Other topics include rumors, creativity, reflections on choices, audio books, salad combinations, and upcoming tour dates.

Nov 16, 2023 • 3min
Complimenting Celebrities [TEASER]
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 8min
42: Rock Bottom
The hosts explore the concept of rock bottom and suggest a new term to describe deeper levels of despair. They reminisce about TV shows and discuss their idea of forming a dirty blues band. They have lighthearted conversations about love connections, hair color, and late-night activities. They also discuss investing in the nursing home industry and share their reactions to a long series. The hosts express excitement about Bachelor Nation and share their casino experiences with cautionary tales about online gambling.

Nov 9, 2023 • 4min
Richuals [TEASER]
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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 4min
41: Morning Meditations
The hosts discuss morning meditations, hypothetical Twitch streams, skateboarding mishaps, masculinity and appearance, the power of fan art, remembering and music obsession, connecting with the cosmos, and insecurities and comedy duos.

Nov 2, 2023 • 3min
2023 Is Officially Over [TEASER]
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Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
40: Joy Ween
The hosts discuss the significance of Halloween costumes in expressing one's true identity, analyze people's psychology based on their outfits, and explore the concept of repentance. They delve into the origin of the word 'lonely' and childhood fantasies, talk about speaking Italian and obtaining dual citizenship in Italy. They also discuss the desire for scary stories during Halloween and reflect on their aim to experience more joy in the podcast. The chapter ends with a thrilling suspenseful story set in a cabin in upstate New York.

Oct 26, 2023 • 6min
How To Roll With Punches [TEASER]
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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 13min
39: Regarding The Current State Of The Music Industry
The podcast discusses the impact of the internet on the music industry and the rise of independent artists. Topics include frustrating record label contracts, word rankings, laziness in music artists, multi-hyphenate musicians, noise cancellation technology, Lil Nas X's influence, the role of music executives, the power of music as an escape, and analyzing Michael Buble's accent.