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
399: Brian Mackenzie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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398: Derek Waters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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397: Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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396: Russell Brand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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395: Lou Al-Chamaa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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393: Raghu Markus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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392: Lon Milo DuQuette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:44
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391: Shane Mauss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:38:15
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390: Brandi Jordan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:31
Brandi Jordan, brilliant human, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and pediatric care specialist joins the DTFH for an intense one!Sign up for Brandi's online workshop, "Be Braver: an Anti-Racist Parenting Series…