Man Up America
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin co-hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and Ron Pearson each week as they take a humorous look at the top news stories affecting modern manhood — with the help of celebrity guests.
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Dennis Prager, one of America’s most respected radio talk show hosts, joins Man Up!
December 04, 2019 06:36 - 50 minutes - 115 MBDennis Prager, one of America’s most respected radio talk show hosts, joins Man Up!
Fritz Coleman, the popular Los Angeles weatherman for KNBC, joins us this week!
November 27, 2019 21:33 - 50 minutes - 114 MBFritz Coleman, weathercaster for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, joins Man Up this week! Did you know Fritz was a comedian and disc jockey who has written and performed two one-man theater acts, titled The Reception and It's Me! Dad!.
Stephen Chbosky, novelist, screenwriter, and film director makes for one of our funniest shows!
November 20, 2019 03:31 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn what might be our funniest show yet, the guys welcome superstar author/filmmaker Stephen Chbosky, who wrote the biggest Young Adult bestseller of the 2000s, 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower," wrote and directed the movie of it, and now is the author of the new horror thriller novel "Imaginary Friend," described by many as "Stephen King with Christian undertones." They also take on the fact it's illegal to sleep on the streets in Las Vegas but legal to urinate anywhere in San Francisco, th...
Ed Asner, the most honored, seven times, male performer in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards!
November 13, 2019 02:34 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBThe guys welcome legendary actor ED ASNER, whose 7 Emmys gives him more than any male actor in history! They also talk about how 80 percent of Millennials feel they're "not good enough," about how people nationwide are killing each other to get hold of Popeye's chicken sandwiches, how Kanye led 2000 people to Christ at just ONE of his concerts, and how a drunk man stole a motorized cart from a Wal-Mart thinking he couldn't get a DUI if he didn't drive his own car! You gotta hear this!
Episode 034: Life Results Coach Liv Teixeira teaches #ManUp a thing or two
November 05, 2019 19:17 - 49 minutes - 113 MBOur special guest this week is life results coach Liv Teixeira, and the guys discuss the funniest news of the week affecting men, including a judge allowing a teenager to sue the Washington Post for $250 million, how two beauties managed to flash their breasts on national TV at the World Series and how a guy managed to steal a $1000 worth of scotch by stuffing it down his pants! Tune in!
Liv Teixeira, Life Results Coach, teaches #ManUp a thing or two
November 05, 2019 19:17 - 49 minutes - 113 MBOur special guest this week is life results coach Liv Teixeira, and the guys discuss the funniest news of the week affecting men, including a judge allowing a teenager to sue the Washington Post for $250 million, how two beauties managed to flash their breasts on national TV at the World Series and how a guy managed to steal a $1000 worth of scotch by stuffing it down his pants! Tune in!
Episode 034: Life Results Coach Liv Texeira teaches #ManUp a thing or two
November 05, 2019 19:17 - 49 minutes - 113 MBOur special guest this week is life results coach Liv Texeira, and the guys discuss the funniest news of the week affecting men, including a judge allowing a teenager to sue the Washington Post for $250 million, how two beauties managed to flash their breasts on national TV at the World Series and how a guy managed to steal a $1000 worth of scotch by stuffing it down his pants! Tune in!
John Kasich, longtime congressman, Ohio governor teaches us ways to bring about change!
October 30, 2019 03:56 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThe guys discuss the dangers of a new wave of robot soldiers being created by the US Army and whether this will finally subject us to robot overlords, plus they dare each other to take part in the scariest haunted house on the planet and pay tribute to the hero of the week: a man who adopted five siblings so they could all stay together! Then they have VERY special guest JOHN KASICH, the longtime congressman, Ohio governor and 2016 presidential candidate who is the author of the terrific new ...
Jeff Allen tells how he went from atheist drug addict to Christian comedy superstar
October 23, 2019 00:15 - 50 minutes - 114 MBThe guys welcome star comic Jeff Allen, who's become a superstar on the Christian comedy circuit through his appearances on "Thou Shalt Laugh" and "The Apostles of Comedy" tours and videos, as he shares his amazing journey from atheism and drug abuse to faith, while giving hilarious rants about everything under the sun! The guys also take on LeBron James' crazy attack on the NBA exec who praised Hong Kong protests against Communist China and "Sesame Street" using Muppets to teach five year ol...
Alonzo Bodden: The "Last Comic Standing" champ on his Middle East tour, motorcycles and more!
October 15, 2019 23:09 - 50 minutes - 114 MBThis week's guest is "Last Comic Standing" champion and standup comedy superstar Alonzo Bodden, whose latest special "Heavy Lightweight" is currently on Amazon Prime! And the guys have fun with a crazy week of news, telling you about a man who won $750,000 suing his ex-wife's lover and how you can do it too! Plus they share details of an outrageous Snoop Dogg concert at University of Kansas that made the school publicly apologize, discuss the surprising friendship between Ellen DeGeneres and ...
Art Laffer: the surprisingly funny, legendary Reagan economist schools the guys on economics
October 09, 2019 16:36 - 52 minutes - 72 MBRon has a bucket list experience geeking out on economics with legendary economist Art Laffer, who created the two biggest tax cuts in American history under Presidents Reagan and Trump! He and the guys get schooled on everything about economics and the Laffer Curve, while Art expounds in really funny fashion! Also they take on the week's news, including how New York City will now fine you $250,000 if you say "illegal alien," how a city building in Portland had a $195 million overhaul but for...
Jeremy Cowart: the internationally renowned photographer shares his profound life wisdom
October 03, 2019 06:12 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBJeremy Cowart was named the "Most Influential Photographer on the Internet" by Huffington Post, Forbes and Yahoo in 2014. He's also an incredible creative philanthropist and the author of the terrific motivational book "I'm Possible: Jumping Into Fear and Discovering A Life of Purpose". He shares his wisdom with the guys, after a hilarious first half in which they talk about how Argentina's economy is so bad people can't even afford condoms and how Colorado just became the sixth state to leg...
Jamie Kennedy: the actor/comedian shares about his wild path to success and unique politics
September 27, 2019 02:48 - 49 minutes - 114 MBMan Up hosts celebrity guest Jamie Kennedy who reveals his wild path to success, the ups and downs of being politically independent in Hollywood. Coming at you humorously from the frontlines of the battle for free speech, this is one hour that satisfies!
Peggy Grande: President Reagan's longtime assistant shares her amazing stories
September 19, 2019 17:10 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBRonald Reagan was one of America's most iconic presidents, and continued to fascinate people after his retirement. This episode Peggy Grande talks about her inside look at his life by serving as his personal assistant for a decade after the White House, and she tells the most interesting, touching and entertaining stories in her book, "The President Will See You Now: My Stories and Lessons from Ronald Reagan's Final Years."
Southside Johnny: godfather of the "Jersey Sound" in rock might be our funniest guest yet!
September 10, 2019 18:47 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBPerhaps our funniest interview ever, as Johnny - known as the grandfather of the "Jersey Sound," the reason Jon Bon Jovi became a singer, and a huge collaborator with Bruce Springsteen - cracked wise about his career, favorite stories and state of the music industry. The guys also talk about a British study that shows we're all more crazy-impatient than ever, the first "Transracial" guy (he thinks he's Filipino cause he likes the food), and our funniest check-in about our lives ever. Get read...
Michael Cavanaugh: the Tony-nominated star of "Movin' Out" tells amazing Billy Joel stories!
September 04, 2019 04:54 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBToday's Guest is the Tony-nominated singer/actor/star of the Billy Joel musical "Movin' Out" Michael Cavanaugh! He shares the amazing story of his discovery in a Los Angeles piano bar, his crazy audition with Billy Joel himself on dueling pianos, and the rocket ride to Broadway fame, fortune and Tony nominations!
Anthony Griffith: the Emmy-winning actor/comedian on how comedy saved him from tragedies
August 27, 2019 21:36 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBAnthony Griffith has had an amazing career with an Emmy and six standup performances on The Tonight Show. He's also faced some major battles including Multiple sclerosis and the tragic death of his young daughter. He has come through it all with his wit intact and has a new book with his wife called "Behind the Laughter" and tell us all about it in this very special episode!
Brad Stine: The New Yorker named him "God's Comic". Hear his heavenly story here!
August 21, 2019 03:43 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBBrad Stine, dubbed “God’s Comic” by the New Yorker magazine, joined Man Up this week.
Bob Zany : The new Don Rickles shares some hilarious insults and George Wallace does the news!
August 14, 2019 18:50 - 53 minutes - 73 MBThis week's guest is a national headliner, frequent guest host, of the Jerry Lewis Telethon and the heir to Don Rickles, Bob Zany! George Wallace "The New Mr. Las Vegas" joined in on the fun.
Tom Shadyac: Jim Carrey's main director shares his story of leaving Hollywood & Coming Back!
August 06, 2019 21:26 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis great episode is with legendary comedy director Tom Shadyac, who directed Jim Carrey ~ in his biggest hits Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Liar Liar and Bruce Almighty as well as Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor
John Lloyd Young; the Tony-winning "Jersey Boys" star shares his wild ride playing Frankie Valli!
July 30, 2019 21:43 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThe guys had a HUGE show this week, with Tony-winning actor John Lloyd Young, the star of the legendary Broadway show "Jersey Boys" as well as the movie of it with Clint Eastwood directing! They also ripped through a ton of news topics, discussing the trans Canadian woman who's sued 16 waxing shops because they refused to handle her male bits, how the crazy city of Berkeley has eliminated all uses of the word "man" (even on manholes and manpower!), other PC insanity, plus a Hero of the Week a...
Kevin Nealon: the "SNL" superstar on his amazing career and funny Dad stories
July 23, 2019 21:54 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBMan Up talks all things standup comedy, family and SNL with very special guest Saturday Night Live legend Kevin Nealon who is also co-starring on the CBS sitcom "Man With A Plan."
Mike Wilson: the comic "Man of 1000 Voices" blows the roof off with the funny
July 17, 2019 01:36 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MBThis week, the guys play host to hilarious comedian and master impressionist MIKE WILSON, who does more than 1000 voices and is up for Entertainer of the Year on Princess Cruises! They also break down Harvard's punishment of students who join single-gender campus groups (that means you, frats and sororities!), whether air conditioning is sexist and the family that beat the hell out of each other on video at Disneyland!
Andrew Dice Clay: The Diceman Gets Real on Roseanne, PC insanity and Lady Gaga
July 09, 2019 19:55 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBAndrew Dice Clay is one of the few comics to last three decades on his own highly controversial terms - and he's about to make headlines again on a national tour with the equally outrageous Roseanne. He talks with the guys about that sure-to-be-wild tour, as well as what it's taken to stay on top in the comedy biz for so long, his surprisingly acclaimed dramatic acting career and how he scored the role of Lady Gaga's father in "A Star Is Born" over Robert DeNiro and Ray Liotta. Antonio and ...
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa: The "Riverdale" creator on the Archie universe and his shocking new play
June 28, 2019 03:51 - 49 minutes - 113 MBThe guys welcome ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA, the creator of Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - two of the most popular shows on the planet- to talk in a rare interview about those shows and his new play Good Boys at the Pasadena Playhouse! Along the way they talk about the Duke lacrosse scandal, parental outrage, boycotts, and the tragic death of Luke Perry. Original Broadcast Date: 6/22/19
Tom Dreesen: The standup comedy legend on Sinatra, Letterman and his amazing life
June 18, 2019 22:48 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis week's a hot one, with the Ron and Carl discussing the robot takeover of the American workforce (and wondering if robots mean Carl will finally get some action?!), plus Justin Bieber's bizarre UFC Octagon challenge to Tom Cruise, and the Bonehead of the Week - the Human Ken Doll! Plus they hear the amazing life stories of comedy legend TOM DREESEN, one of four comics invited onto David Letterman's show every year of his 30-year career and performed as Frank Sinatra's opening act for deca...
Tom Papa, plus Meryl Streep defends men, Harrison Ford plays Indy Jones at 78 and more!
June 13, 2019 21:22 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThis week we riff on Meryl Streep taking the side of men and saying there's no such thing as toxic masculinity, discuss Harrison Ford's announcement that he's starting to shoot Indiana Jones 5 at age 78 and wonder how THAT’S gonna work out and how old is too old to be an action hero? Plus we salute our Hero of the Week - a guy who's found a way to donate more than 600 pairs of shoes to the homeless of Chicago! Original Broadcast Date: 6/8/16
The Babylon Bee satire site reveals the big secrets behind their success
May 29, 2019 17:33 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBTHE BABYLON BEE (www.babylonbee.com) is one of the funniest satire sites in America, taking aim at the left particularly but hitting just about everyone from a Christian yet undeniably hilarious point of view. Two of its three-member team, ETHAN NICOLLE and KYLE MANN reveal themselves as the wizards behind it all on this very funny episode. The hosts also discover the hypocritical male-female pay differences in presidential candidate Kamala Harris' campaign, point out how insanely difficult i...
AJ Jacobs: the New York Times #1 humor author on his hilarious and meaningful new book
May 21, 2019 20:13 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week, Antonio Delgado and Carl Kozlowski are joined again by guest host Kevin Corcoran for what might be our funniest interview yet! The guys talk about the release of serial pervert and former Congressman Anthony Weiner's release from prison (lock up your wives and daughters!), the bizarre court case involving a defective condom in a Yale sexual encounter, and a guy who dressed up in a suit and took a limo around South Africa just so he could scam free chicken dinners from KFC for a yea...
Pete Holmes: the HBO superstar comic on his new book "Comedy Sex God" and more!
May 14, 2019 18:21 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBPETE HOLMES is a comic with a lot on his mind, including a spiritual quest to find a connection with the divine that has taken him on all sorts of interesting paths. He's also funny as hell, of course, and he sat in with host Carl Kozlowski and guest hosts Kevin Corcoran and Adam Gropman to discuss his new memoir "Comedy Sex God" and his just-ended terrific HBO sitcom "Crashing", and of course, the meaning of life and the universe. Plus, they discuss the latest in the NXVIM sex cult trial and...
Bob Eubanks: the legendary Newlywed Game/Rose Parade host on how he brought The Beatles to US!
May 07, 2019 17:48 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBBOB EUBANKS made America laugh throughout the '70s and '80s as the host of the outrageous Newlywed Game and Card Sharks. He also co-hosted coverage of the Rose Parade before a worldwide audience of 50 million for 40 years. But his best-kept-secret- and best stories - come from the fact that he's the man who brought The Beatles to America for their three years of Hollywood Bowl shows! The guys interview him along with discussing the decline and fall of the Hooters empire, the fact Sports Illus...
Tom Papa: Superstar comic talks about NPR's "Live From Here", his new book, comedy and more!
May 02, 2019 19:57 - 48 minutes - 112 MBSuperstar stand up comic TOM PAPA - author of the #1 bestselling book Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas, host of the Food Network show Baked and head writer of the smash-hit radio show Live from Here - joins the guys, who also discuss the comedian who was elected president in the Ukraine, Elizabeth Warren's Robin Hood plan to wipe out student debt, the crazy new device called the Babypod that moms can put up their hoo-has to play music directly to their unborn babies, and the ...
Paul Rodriguez: the comedy legend explodes about Julian Assange and the state of comedy
April 24, 2019 19:20 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPaul Rodriguez is one of Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Standups of All Time. He also gave "Man Up" cohost Carl Kozlowski his award for winning the Laugh Factory's "America's Funniest Reporter" contest. Now they team up with "Man Up" hosts Antonio Delgado and Ron Pearson for a freewheeling and funny talk about the state of comedy, Paul's amazing 40 year career, and hot news like the arrest of Julian Assange and whether he really spread poop around the Ecuadorian embassy, the heroic priest who ...
Adam Carolla talks about desperate stars over 40, the NXVIM sex scandal, and Lori Loughlin
April 15, 2019 21:01 - 49 minutes - 90.6 MBThe guys, including new cohost comic Ron Pearson, team up for an incredible interview with Adam Carolla! Before talking with the TV, radio and podcasting legend, they also discuss the crazy lengths male stars over 40 go to stay studly, the loss of faith among some Americans, the NXVIM sex cult trial of Alison Mack, Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman's college scandals and much more! Man up and listen in!
Vinny Fasline: The Rising Star Comic talks about overcoming brain cancer and touring the world
April 10, 2019 19:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBThe guys welcome comic Vinny Fasline, who overcame brain cancer as a teen to become Dane Cook's worldwide tour opener en route to his own national headlining success! In this week's news, they talk about creepy Joe Biden and ask what CAN a man do these days in greeting women, as well as turning their funny focus to the story of a 61 year old woman who carried the pregnancy of her gay son's child - making her the baby's mother AND grandmother while her son became father to his own brother. And...
Barry Katz: The Comedy Mega-Manager reveals the secrets to comedy stardom
April 02, 2019 19:57 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBune into the Man Up Show each and every Saturday evening at 8pm where hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and their special guests take a funny stand in defense of modern manhood. From Family to lifestyle, fashion and news of the week, get the very latest issues regarding modern manhood. This week’s Man Up show special guest is: Barry Katz, the comedy mega-manager who made Dane Cook the biggest comic on the planet since Steve Martin in the '70s and oversees the careers of countless oth...
Rick Springfield shares his surprising politics, the real story behind "Jessie's Girl" and more
March 26, 2019 19:57 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBTune into the Man Up Show each and every Saturday evening at 8pm where hosts Antonio Delgado, Carl Kozlowski and their special guests take a funny stand in defense of modern manhood. From Family to lifestyle, fashion and news of the week, get the very latest issues regarding modern manhood. This week’s Man Up show special guest is: teen idol rock n’ roller, Rick Springfield, the man behind "Jessie's Girl" but has an amazing career with a dozen other Top 40 hits, two acclaimed books, tons...
Scott Adams: the creator of "Dilbert"on his book "Win Bigly" and the current American insanity
March 18, 2019 19:58 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBThe guys take on the mystery of what Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did with a missing million dollars in campaign funds, the controversy over Drag Queen Story Hour for young kids, laugh at the rapper who had a half MILLION dollars in jewelry stolen while eating at a Cracker Barrel, and have a great interview with SCOTT ADAMS, the creator of Dilbert and author of the bestselling book Win Bigly, as he explains why he's impressed by Donald Trump while describing his own politics as "left of Bernie Sa...
Danny Seraphine; the founding drummer of the band Chicago on his wild 50-year ride
March 11, 2019 19:58 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBThe guys take on the ridiculous onslaught of transgender athletes, show how you can build a vacation around staying on the set of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, praise Jon Stewart's congressional appearance to raise money for 9/11 first responders (and his praise of Trump's handling of the funds), and then have an in-depth talk with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and founding drummer for the legendary band CHICAGO, Danny Seraphine about his surprising 50-year history in the music biz. Original B...
Brian Kiley: Conan O'Brien's head monologue writer on his hilarious career
March 03, 2019 20:58 - 45 minutes - 62 MBAntonio and Carl discuss the bizarre story of actor Jussie Smollet and his incredible deception, the stupidity of one sporting good store owner's protest against Nike's Colin Kaepernick ads, Barack Obama’s surprisingly heroic speech to young African-American men, and then interview comic Brian Kiley, the head monologue writer for the TBS show CONAN and one of David Letterman's all-time favorite comics. Original Broadcast Date: 3/2/19