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The Thruline with Jay Larson

77 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 337 ratings

When you're the youngest of four kids in a single parent house you don't always get all of your needs met. That's why comedian, writer and over all inquisitor Jay Larson has so many unanswered interests. Jay uses a type writer because his grandfather did, who else does? Jay wants to be a classic rock vinyl guy but all that was ever played in his house was classical music. He loves old cars but can't even change oil let alone how many cylinders one has. Each week Jay will explore his curiosities with two separate guests to help him better understand true Crime, Bird watching, Story Telling or surviving life in unusual living conditions. With 17 years as a stand up comedian, actor, writer and weird person who will talk to anyone Jay has acquired a vast range of friends. Which enables him to talk Vinyl records with Marc Maron, binoculars with House of Cards star Michael Kelly (Stamper), Storytelling with Ira Glass, Type Writers with a German ex-physis repairman, and many other random topics. While each topic acts as a thru line to each episode Larson digs deeper to explore how we are all connected to simple things in life.

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Episodes

Introducing 'All My Movies with Dan Murrell.'

September 22, 2020 07:00 - 2 minutes

A new weekly podcast about movies from the four-time 'Movie Trivia Schmoedown' champion. The first title up is a big one: Christopher Nolan's 'The Dark Knight.' Follow 'All My Movies with Dan Murrell' on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Last Thruline

May 21, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes

This is it! The last Thruline. A huge thanks to everyone who's been listening. Much love to all of you from Jay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If You Don't Like the Sound of a Train, Who Are You?

May 14, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes

Find Jay at @jaylarsoncomedy on social media. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who Is Still Thinking Skywriting is an Adequate Way to Communicate With People?

May 07, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes

Thank you all for listening every week! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Quarantine Life Catches Up with You

April 30, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes

Jay goes over some things he misses and some things he hopes for. Stay safe, everyone! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AKA Whale Dog

April 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

Jay extends a big, huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who's been spreading the special! Wishing you all well. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildflowers

April 16, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes

Thanks to those of you still watching the special. Wishing you all well. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm Legit as F***. I'm in Third Grade.

April 09, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes

Still self isolating. Still thanking you all for watching the special! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's Cookin'?

April 02, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes

Thanks so much to everybody who's been watching the special! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shut Your Mouth, Phyllis

March 26, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

Stay safe, everyone! Don't forget to watch the special and share it with your friends. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing Else Like This

March 19, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes

This week Jay gets into, of course, the way things are right now. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

90% of the Time 100% of My Friends Hate Me

March 12, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes

Jay tackles the coronavirus. Don't forget to go see Jay in Burlington! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did You Hear Jay Went Crazy?

March 05, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes

Come see Jay in Burlington! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Morril

February 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Check out Sam's new standup special. You can find it online at standup.com/sammorril Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Alley

February 20, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes

Keep an eye out for Jay in an upcoming Jersey Mike's commercial! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Machi

February 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Jay and Joe talk about what it's like coming up in the comedy scene. The moral of the story is: don't give up! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only Samoas and Thin Mints

February 06, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes

In this episode, Jay gets to the nitty gritty of Girl Scout cookies. Also look out for Jay opening for the wonderful and talented Nate Bargatze. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dude, You Thrulinin', Bro?

January 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Jay talks love stories! Look out, Vermont, Jay is headed your way in April! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Daniels

January 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Jay breaks his tradition as of late and brings on a guest. And what a guest he is! Go check out his comedy. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father Figures

January 16, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes

Jay shares nostalgic stories from his youth and in the process remembers some lifelong dreams. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is a New Day

January 09, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes

It's worth saying again, happy new year! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's What Happens

January 02, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes

Two very special guests join Jay in the studio. Tune in to find out who! Here's to another great year for us all! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last Pod of the Year!

December 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour

Another year has gone by! Thanks again, everyone, for the downloads, listens, social engagement, and the cherished listener mail. Here's to another great year for us all! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday Traditions

December 19, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes

This week is all about Christmas traditions! Jay reads listener traditions and shares his own. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost Christmas

December 12, 2019 11:00 - 58 minutes

Thanks to everyone watching and commenting on the special! Send in your Christmas memories and traditions to [email protected] Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Do We Have to Complain About?

December 05, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes

Some good lessons this week: don't forget to be grateful, don't be afraid to ask for help, and do what you want to do even if you don't think you're ready! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanksgiving

November 28, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from Jay! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rainy Day

November 21, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes

Jay regales listeners with stories from his recent trip back east with his daughter. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collabs

November 14, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour

This week's message is to really be yourself. But it's also about cool dad sneakers and how much fun collaborations are. Big thanks to everyone who interacts with the show on social media! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He is Rich Who Owns the Day

November 07, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes

Jay's shares some words of wisdom on how to own your life and manifest happiness. Plus a quick Halloween recap. Please email Jay know if there are certain guests you'd like to see on the podcast and please don't message Jay asking about what the Thruline is. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Callen

October 31, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

The Thruline this episode is success. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus: Mark Kunzman pt. 2

October 28, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

In this bonus episode Kunzman finishes his chat with Mark Kunzman. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Kunzman

October 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Jay's special is out! Go watch it on YouTube and leave some nice comments. Also Mark Kunzman stops by for a chat. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes

Yes! Jay remembers Brody Stevens and thinks positive. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pumpkin Patch, Cottage, Cabin

October 17, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes

Jay talks about the joys of this time of year, pumpkins and Halloween and that chill in the air. He also breaks out some fresh takes on airplane humor. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sober October

October 10, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes

Jay muses on the importance of getting involved and helping when you have the opportunity. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isn't Better Hammock Weather

October 03, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes

Jay looks forward and looks back all at once, getting nostalgic while he's talking about future plans. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always Making Adjustments

September 26, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes

Why can't everyone ride "girls" bikes? Jay gets into  Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer Highlights and Summer Low-Lights

September 19, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes

Jay's got lots to say this week! Everything from the gross-ness of children's morning breath to the value of befriending strangers. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noah Gardenswartz

September 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Writer and standup Noah Gardenswartz is in the studio today. He shares what it's like to occupy the specific cultural space he does and how he got there. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kids and Sports and Kid's Sports

September 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Jay talks about the importance of kindness, party throwing etiquette, and answers some tough listener questions. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Gettin' Snipped Bro?

August 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Jay reveals the secrets of his light spotting abilities, as well as stories of gambling in his youth and answering your questions. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special Day

August 22, 2019 10:00 - 57 minutes

Jay's got some shoutouts this week! Stories of his early days of comedy and also everything seems to be coming back to this time of year being special. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Birthday

August 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

It's Jay's birthday! Or was. And Jay doubles down on his philosophy about birthday celebrating as well as work-life balance, neighbors, and most of all the life lesson that no matter what it is, just be involved. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solo Episode III

August 08, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Jay doesn't answer your questions. Instead, he talks family: why quality time with kids comes first and family vacations past and present. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solo Episode II

August 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Back by popular demand (and because it was just so fun!) Jay sits down with Jay and asks the real questions. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Torres

July 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

This week's guest is comic and writer Shane Torres. Shane and Jay talk about comedy, kids looking like their parents, and how easy it is to be considerate of other people. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unnamed Solo Episode

July 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour

Trying something new this week! On this special, guest-less episode Jay riffs, talks about life, and answers your questions from social media! Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Lynn Rajskub

July 11, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

This week's guest is a fellow Starburns alum and all around creative powerhouse, Mary Lynn Rajskub. The two talk about their careers in comedy and the funny and unexpected ways friendships between creatives can grow. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Martindale

July 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

Happy 4th! Jay and Justin get deep in this one, talking about LGBTQ+ visibility in America, the process of coming out, and when we really know who we are... when it comes to sexuality and everything else. Listen, share and review!! #thruline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests

Chad Daniels
1 Episode
Cristela Alonzo
1 Episode
Dan Harmon
1 Episode
Duncan Trussell
1 Episode