The Political Orphanage

The Political Orphanage

Politics minus bile plus jokes. Comedian and avowed independent Andrew Heaton interviews authors and thought leaders about policy and big thinky stuff.

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Ep 65 |  A Bucket of Radioactive Rocks—Friday Release Valve | Guest: Jaron Myers

Ep 65 | A Bucket of Radioactive Rocks—Friday Release Valve | Guest: Jaron Myers

Standup comedian Jaron Myers joins Heaton for Friday Release Valve, covering absurd headlines throughout the week, including a petition to sell Montana to Canada, and France’s newest official sport.

22 Helmi 201939min

Ep 64 | “Best Mustache Award,” and Other Ways to Fix the Oscars | Guest: Andrew Young

Ep 64 | “Best Mustache Award,” and Other Ways to Fix the Oscars | Guest: Andrew Young

The biggest problem with the Academy Awards is: not enough trophies. Comedian and Hollywood insider Andrew Young joins Heaton to suggest new category awards, like “Best Fake Accent” or “Most Tasteful Sex Scene.” Plus, a new “How to with Heaton: Balancing a Checkbook.”

21 Helmi 201953min

Ep 63 | The Impact of The Twilight Zone | Guest: James III

Ep 63 | The Impact of The Twilight Zone | Guest: James III

"The Twilight Zone” has it all: Cold War hysteria, gremlins, conformity and individualism, robots, totalitarianism, witches—the list goes on. Heaton brings on comedian James III to discuss one of the greatest programs to ever grace television.

20 Helmi 201955min

Ep 62 | The Transgender Military Ban  | Guest: Carina Magyar

Ep 62 | The Transgender Military Ban | Guest: Carina Magyar

Standup and transgender comedian Carina Magyar joins Heaton to discuss the military ban, the difference between the "yuck" and "kill" factors, and the interplay between biology and psychology in gender dysphoria.

19 Helmi 201946min

Ep 61 | The New Right | Guest: Lauren Chen

Ep 61 | The New Right | Guest: Lauren Chen

Lauren Chen, host of “Roaming Millennial Uncensored,” joins Heaton to map out how conservatives in their twenties think, and how the political landscape will change as they come into their own. Plus, Heaton’s producer Jennings contacts several of Heaton’s ex-girlfriends to solicit listener feedback about the show.

18 Helmi 201950min

Ep 60 | Requiem for the Prince of the Outback

Ep 60 | Requiem for the Prince of the Outback

Heaton’s personal hero, Prince Leonard, passed away this week, after a storied history of fighting in World War II, declaring independence from Australia, and thwarting an onerous wheat quota. In a special tribute episode, Heaton goes over the life of Australia’s homegrown monarch.

15 Helmi 201937min

Ep 59 | Tales from a Sex Cult | Guest: Bridget Phetasy

Ep 59 | Tales from a Sex Cult | Guest: Bridget Phetasy

Bridget Phetasy is a former Playboy Advisor, and presently a writer and standup comedian. Also, she was in a sex cult. Heaton talks to her about dating advice, but mostly, about what it’s like to be in a sex cult, and if he should visit one on his next vacation.

14 Helmi 20191h 2min

Ep 58 | The Fight over Feminism | Guest: Cathy Reisenwitz

Ep 58 | The Fight over Feminism | Guest: Cathy Reisenwitz

Is the patriarchy the Illuminati with gonads? Where is all the anti-maleness and anti-feminism originating? How do we position ourselves in yon slap fight? Cathy Reisenwitz writes at “Sex and the State” and is a columnist at the Bay City Beacon. She joins Heaton to jump into the issue of feminism, sex positivity, and when claiming injustice becomes a competition.

13 Helmi 201955min

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