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
442: Neal Allen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:49
Neal Allen, author and student of the Diamond Heart school, joins the DTFH!Be sure to read Neal's new book, Shapes of Truth, available now!Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.This episode is brought to you by: Expre…
441: Chris Gethard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:54
Chris Gethard, brilliant comedian and author, joins the DTFH! Check out Chris' new comedy special, Half My Life, premiering on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Spectrum, YouTube, Dish, Vimeo and more starting June 1st! You…
439: Annie Lederman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:14
Annie Lederman, insanely-funny comedian and voice on GTA, joins the DTFH!Check out Annie's podcasts, Meanspiration with Annie Lederman and BloodBath w/ Annie, & Esther, & Khalyla! And check Annie's site for her upcoming…
438: Shane Mauss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:34:05
Shane Mauss, brilliant mad scientist, re-joins the DTFH!We command you to subscribe to Shane's podcasts, Here We Are and his new podcast with Ramin Nazer, Mind Under Pod.Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.This epis…
437: David Nichtern [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:31
David Nichtern, Duncan's meditation teacher, re-joins the DTFH! David is hosting a FREE teacher training info session on his site this Wednesday, May 5th at 6PM EST, click here for more info. And head over to DharmaMoon.…
436: Emil Amos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:22
Emil Amos, musician, writer, and philosopher, re-joins the DTFH!You can follow Emil on twitter, and hear his music on the Holy Sons site.Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.This episode is brought to you by: Upstart…
435: Fredrick Brennan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:28
Fredrick Brennan, programmer, creator of 8chan, fontographer, and global hero of the summer, joins the DTFH!You can see Fredrick on Q: Into the Storm. You can follow Fredrick on twitter, and check out Fredrick's open sou…
434: Nick Hinton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:42
Nick Hinton, author of riveting content and talent at expressing underground ideas/information, joins the DTFH!Be sure to follow Nick on Instagram and Twitter.Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.This episode is brou…
433: Jake Flores [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:38
Jake Flores, very funny comedian, podcast host, and commie, joins the DTFH! Check out Jake's podcasts, Pod Damn America and Why You Mad? And follow Jake on Twitter and Instagram! Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.…
432: Joe Wong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:36
Joe Wong, brilliant musician, wonderful friend and music producer on The Midnight Gospel, re-joins the DTFH! Listen to Joe's podcast, The Trap Set, and check out Joe's site to hear his amazing music! Original music by Aa…