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
421: David Stuart MacLean [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:38
David MacLean, brilliant author, re-joins the DTFH! Check out both of David's books, How I Learned to Hate in Ohio (2020) and The Answer to the Riddle is Me (2009). Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg. This episode…
420: East Forest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:47
East Forest, extraordinary artist, maker of beautiful music, and wonderful being re-joins the DTFH!You can learn more about East Forest and hear his music at EastForest.org.Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.This e…
419: Raghu Markus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:18
Raghu Markus, friend of Ram Dass, president of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and all-around brilliant, beautiful, and philosophical being of love re-joins the DTFH to calm us down after a rough week!Visit the Love S…
418: David Nichtern [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:55
David Nichtern, author, Duncan's meditation teacher, and someone you've seen on The Midnight Gospel re-joins the DTFH!You can learn more about David on his website, and be sure to check out his upcoming meditation progra…
417: Jason Louv [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:23:56
Jason Louv, author, teacher of magick and alchemy, and one of our most-requested guests of all-time re-joins the DTFH for our last show of 2020!You can learn more about Jason, including finding his books and taking one o…
416: Vermin Supreme [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:33
Vermin Supreme, time-traveling miscreant, anarchist wizard, presidential candidate, and representation of the Christmas spirit, joins the DTFH!You can learn more about Vermin Supreme at VerminSupreme.com, and follow him…
415: Daedelus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:48
Daedelus, musician, DJ, producer, and artist-in-residence at SETI, joins the DTFH!You can check out Daedelus' Patreon here, or learn more about his teaching role at Berklee here.Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.T…
414: Shane Mauss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:50:35
Shane Mauss, one of our most requested guests of all-time, re-joins the DTFH!Listen to Shane's amazing podcast, Here We Are, and check out his documentary, Psychonautics, A Comic’s Exploration of Psychedelics. And you ca…
413: Ethan Sisser [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:50
Ethan Sisser, psychedelic student afflicted with a stage-4 brain tumor, joins the DTFH! You can follow Ethan's journey to recovery on his website, EthansAngels.org, or follow him on Facebook and YouTube. Original music b…
412: Douglas Rushkoff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:18
Douglas Rushkoff, one of MIT's top 10 most influential intellectuals in the world, joins the DTFH!You can learn more about Douglas and find his books on his site.Original music by Aaron Michael Goldberg.This episode is b…