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

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Podcast Episodes
493: Peter Kalmus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:56
Peter Kalmus, wonderful synthesis of a climate scientist and spokesman... and a terrifying genius, re-joins the DTFH!Please note: Peter is speaking on his own behalf in this interview, and does not claim to represent the…
492: Marcus Henderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:58
Marcus Henderson, brilliant actor and Duncan's pal, joins the DTFH!You might remember Marcus as Walter from Get Out, Granny from Tacoma FD, and from a million other roles in movies and TV.Original music by Aaron Michael…
491: Lama Tsomo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:22
Lama Tsomo, spiritual teacher and a truly wonderful person, joins the DTFH!You can find all of Lama Tsomo's books, including her latest title Why Bother?: An Introduction, wherever you buy your literature! She's also a c…
489: David Nichtern [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:00
David Nichtern, Senior Buddhist teacher at Dharma Moon and Duncan's guide to the mysteries of the universe, re-joins the DTFH!Dharma Moon is offering a special $450 discount code for their March 11, 2022 Mindfulness Medi…
488: David Chernikoff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:15
David Chernikoff, spiritual teacher and author, joins the DTFH! You can learn more about David on his website, DavidChernikoff.com, and check out his new book: Life, Part Two. Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg. Th…
487: Andrew Yang [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:40
Andrew Yang, brilliant human and presidential candidate, joins the DTFH! You can find Andrew's many books, The War on Normal People, Smart People Should Build Things, and the newly-released Forward wherever books are sol…
486: Nikki Walton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:06
Nikki Walton, best-selling author and NAACP award winner, joins the DTFH!Check out Nikki's new podcast on the Be Here Now network, New Growth! You can learn more about Nikki on CurlyNikki.com, and you can follow her on T…
485: Sage Francis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:34
Sage Francis, rapper, underground legend, and founder/CEO of Strange Famous Records joins the DTFH!You can listen to Sage's music on all major platforms, follow him on Soundcloud, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and ch…
484: Amishi Jha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:55
Dr. Amishi Jha, Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and newly-minted author, joins the DTFH!Check out Amishi's new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day, available o…
483: Trudy Goodman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:35
Trudy Goodman, founding teacher of insightLA and incredible spiritual leader, re-joins the DTFH!You can learn more about Trudy on her website, TrudyGoodman.com, and you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!…