Martin Olson

Martin Olson

Author: Duncan Trussell Family Hour March 20, 2018 Duration: 1:34:43

What caused the universe to split into a million miserable pieces? Is the Guru system evil? How did Alan Watts negotiate fees for his lectures? Jump onto this existential rollercoaster and enjoy getting your face melted off by the infernal intellect of Martin Olson.

Martin Olson is an American comedy writer, television producer, author and composer. He is known for his unusual subject matter, and is an original member of the Boston Comedy Scene. He is the father of actress Olivia Olson. Olson has received five Emmy nominations, three for television writing and two for song writing. Olson also received an Ace Award for television writing.[1]


You’re invited into a space where laughter and deep inquiry aren’t mutually exclusive. The Duncan Trussell Family Hour unfolds as a series of long-form, meandering conversations that feel more like late-night talks with old friends than formal interviews. Hosted by comedian Duncan Trussell, this podcast regularly ventures into territories many shows avoid, weaving together stand-up comedy’s irreverence with sincere explorations of spirituality, philosophy, and the quirks of modern culture. Episodes often feature a diverse range of guests-from fellow comedians and artists to philosophers, spiritual teachers, and even the occasional psychedelic researcher-all contributing to a unique dialogue that is by turns profoundly thoughtful and absurdly funny. What you’ll hear is a genuine curiosity about the human experience, where discussions about meditation or the nature of consciousness might be punctuated by a ridiculous bit or a personal story from Duncan’s own life. It’s this unpredictable blend that defines the experience, creating a sense of community for anyone who finds humor in existential dread or wisdom in unexpected places. The result is a consistently surprising audio journey that challenges conventional categories, making each episode a unique exploration of what it means to be alive, confused, and occasionally enlightened, all while laughing at the sheer strangeness of it all.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 503

Duncan Trussell Family Hour
Podcast Episodes
513: Mitch Horowitz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:59
Mitch Horowitz, brilliant author, lecturer, philosopher, and overall cool person, re-joins the DTFH! Mitch's new book, Daydream Believer: Unlocking the Ultimate Power of Your Mind, is coming out in about a month! Preorde…
512: Monk Yun Rou [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:20
Monk Yun Rou, daoist monk, accomplished martial artist, and brilliant author, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about Monk Yun Rou on his website, MonkYunRou.com. Subscribe to his newsletter here. Be sure to check out h…
511: Dan Harmon LIVE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:01
Dan Harmon, super-genius, co-creator of Rick & Morty, and one of Duncan's best friends on earth, re-joins the DTFH! This is a live DTFH from the 2022 Netflix is a Joke festival.Dan & Duncan's new show, Krapopolis, debuts…
510: Sophia Rokhlin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:57
Sophia Rokhlin, co-author of the most psychedelic book since The Archaic Revival, joins the DTFH!Check out Sophia's book! When Plants Dream: Ayahuasca, Amazonian Shamanism and the Global Psychedelic Renaissance, availabl…
509: Jason Louv [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:36
Jason Louv, the Soul Bird from The Midnight Gospel, sorcerer-wizard-teacher, and Buddhist, re-joins the DTFH!Check out Jason's new wev3/Metaverse VR magick classes! You can learn more at Magick.me. There are oldschool cl…
508: Lama Rod Owens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:55
Lama Rod Owens, brilliant Buddhist teacher, best-selling author, and yoga instructor, joins the DTFH!You can learn more about Lama Rod and sign up for his email list at LamaRod.com. Check out his new book, Love and Rage:…
507: Roger Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:20
Roger Jackson, wonderful author of a new book on reincarnation, joins the DTFH!Be sure to check out Roger's new book, Rebirth: A Guide to Mind, Karma, and Cosmos in the Buddhist World, available wherever you get your boo…
506: Dr. Andrew Weil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:20
Andrew Weil, doctor and contemporary of Ram Dass and Timothy Leary at Harvard, joins the DTFH!Please check out Dr. Weil's RiverStyx Foundation and support their charitable works! You can also learn more about Dr. Weil at…
505: Wim Hof [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:30
Wim Hof, the legend himself, the ICE MAN , joins the DTFH!LOS ANGELES AREA: DUNCAN IS GOING TO BE AT THE 'NETFLIX IS A JOKE' COMEDY FESTIVAL IN HOLLYWOOD FOR A LIVE PODCAST TAPING WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAN HARMON (CO-CREATO…
504: Abby Martin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:05
Abby Martin, journalist, author, artist, and TRUTH-TELLER, re-joins the DTFH!LOS ANGELES AREA: JOHNNY PEMBERTON IS PERFORMING HIS NEW SHOW, MINNESOTA REGGAE COLOSTOMY BAG, TONIGHT! APRIL 22, 8PM AT THE ELYSIAN THEATER. G…