Send us a text Zoe Booth is the Community Engagement Manager at Quillette and the Quillette Cetera podcast host. Zoe was one of my first podcast guests, and I wanted to bring her back to explore how her political views have evolved. Initially immersed in leftist activist spaces, she eventually became disillusioned with certain ideologies within tho…

In this conversation, Roger Berkowitz discusses the profound influence of Hannah Arendt on political thought, her practical philosophy, and the relevance of her ideas in contemporary society. He explores Arendt's views on truth, opinion, the role of intellectuals, and the dangers of bureaucracy. The discussion also delves into the complexities of Z…

Send us a text Brandan Robertson is a fellow Gay Christian, author, and minister well-known for creating LGBT affirming theological content on TikTok. In this interview, we explore how he reconciles his faith with his sexuality, how he began preaching on TikTok, handling online hate, the reasons behind some Christians' fixation on labeling others a…

Justo Antonio Triana reflects on his experience growing up in Cuba under a dictatorship, highlighting the pervasive poverty, lack of freedom, and challenges faced by Cuban women. He debunks the myth of Cuba’s healthcare system and explores how tourism exacerbates the struggles of ordinary Cubans. Coming from a family of professors, he sheds light o…

This conversation covers two main topics. Firstly, liberalism and "new theism", an idea popularised by Tom Holland and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who believe that the secular west is spiritually bankrupt. The second half of the conversation involves a critique of political realism and in particular, John Mearsheimer's work on the Israel Lobby and the Russia-…

THIS IS THE CORRECT AUDIO, PLEASE IGNORE EARLIER VERSION OF EPISODE 39 In this episode we discuss The Fall and Rise of the British Left (Verso, 2019) by Andrew Murray. We originally intended this episode to coincide with the UK General Election in July 2024, seeing this as a good moment to reflect on the electoral turn of the left in Britain in the…

Send us a text Dr. Kevin M. Young is an author, pastor, coach, and weightlifter. He has pastored several evangelical churches but has since become disillusioned with evangelicalism. He now runs his own ministry, Christ's Table, providing resources for those disillusioned with the church. He also hosts the podcast Jacked Theology and is the author o…

Send us a text Dr. Karen Pack is a religious historian, ordained Christian minister, and marriage celebrant. Her doctoral research examines the marginalisation and erasure of women and LGBTQ+ Christians from Australian religious histories. In this conversation, we explore her early experiences in the church, and her journey of coming out as gay, an…

Dr. Mike Israetel is a well-known figure in the fitness and bodybuilding community, recognized for his expertise in sports science, particularly in the areas of hypertrophy (muscle growth), strength training, and nutrition. He holds a PhD in Sport Physiology and has a background in competitive bodybuilding, powerlifting, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As…

Send us a text Frankie Fearce (she/they) is a queer comedian, storyteller and social media personality. In this conversation we discuss Frankie’s religious upbringing, why they left Christianity, coming out as Non-binary/Trans, making comedy and how to maintain relationships with people with different political beliefs. Check out their new show DAZ…

This episode is actually a lot more interesting than the title suggests. Two cute Jews jump in the booth and chat dating, drugs, and Dachau — the three Ds! Featuring: Zoe Brownstone & Jamie Lerner Artwork: Vem Olsen Catch Zoe on June 29, 2024 at the Comedy Clubhouse: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/Av The Comedy Clubhouse

Send us a text Scott Parker is a theatre-maker and creative director of his own theatre company, Matriark Theatre. He also created a theatre show called ‘Hillsong Boy’, which recounts his experiences as a worship leader at Hillsong Church. In this conversation, we explore Scott's journey as a worship leader at Hillsong Church, and his experience co…

Jamie is joined in the booth by local LEGENDS Kyla Cobbler and Hector Ayala, who are taking over our June 22 Spotlight show! We chat about it all — the emotional highs and lows of comedy, having a kid in the modern-day, Nokias, and of course, Coca Cola. Artwork: Vem Olsen Host: Jamie Lerner Guests: Kyla Cobbler and Hector Ayala Get tickets and chec…

Dr. Warren Farrell discusses his latest book, 'From Rolemate to Soulmate,' which draws on his decades of counseling couples. He highlights the importance of effectively handling criticism in relationships and the consequences of not feeling heard. Dr. Farrell also explores the different forms of violence in relationships and challenges the notion t…

Send us a text Claire Lehmann is the founder and editor of Quillette, an online magazine promoting free thinking and the open exchange of ideas. In this conversation, we explore the decline of mainstream media, delve into Claire’s critiques of the feminist movement, why Quillette is often labelled as right-wing, and discuss the values she believes …

Viral comedian Murahd Shawki jumps in the Confession Booth and we try to figure out which Euros team isn't evil. By the end we talk comedy and Murahd has some of my favorite advice yet! xoxo, Jamie Artwork: Vem Olsen (@vem.who) Host: Jamie Lerner (@jamielernerbutts) Guest: Murahd Shawki (@murahdshawki) Produced by The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedycl…

Send us a text John Rainey is an ex-Christian pastor who creates content on Instagram where he shares his thoughts about God, the self, and spirituality, with a particular focus on why he left Christianity. In this episode, we explore John's journey into Christianity, his core beliefs as a Christian, his deconstruction process, the reasons behind h…

James Regal fills in to get the low-down from Lee Hudson, visiting from the UK! If you love classic comedy podcasts, this is the one for you — two white British males talk about comedy for an hour. We are breaking boundaries! Featuring: James Regal and Lee Hudson Artwork: Vem Olsen Production: Jamie Lerner and the Comedy Clubhouse Catch Lee's shows…

Send us a text Matthew Vines is a Gay Christian, a proponent of affirming theology and has dedicated his career to advancing LGBTQ inclusion in the church. He’s also the Founder of The Reformation Project and the author of God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. In this episode, we talk about the passages …

'Shut Up B*tch' host and co-creator Mila Kopaeva jumps in the booth to talk about her adolescence going from dancer to comedian and how her silly little jokes actually DO mean something greater! Shows Promoted: Jamie Lerner's 'F*ck Tomorrow' (May 31 @ 18:30, June 14 @ 20h, June 30 @ 22h) 'Shut Up B*tch' (May 31 @ 20h) Mila Kopaeva's 'Rage Baby' (Ju…

In this episode we discuss M. E. O’Brien and Eman Abdelhadi’s speculative fiction Everythingfor Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052-2072 (Common Notions Press, 2022). We both really enjoyed this slight departure from our usual reading choices for the podcast, which provoked and stimulated how we think about history, and the expe…

Send us a text Maria Witlof is a content creator and detransitioner aiming to spread Gender Dysphoria awareness. In this conversation, we talk about when Maria first felt like she might be the opposite sex, what her experience was like transitioning and why she decided to detransition. Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC_53qP904c&t…

Kate Cheka pops into the confession booth to get political, philosophical, and honest. It's one of my favorite chats yet! xoxo, Jamie Artwork: Vem Olsen Featuring: Kate Cheka and Jamie Lerner Buy tickets for any show at the Comedy Clubhouse: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/Av The Comedy Clubhouse

Send us a text Taylor Draper served as a pastor at a church in the United States for 10 years. However, she was fired after coming out as a Lesbian. In this conversation we speak about Taylor’s experience as a pastor, getting fired for being gay, trying to do fellowship with other Christians and what her relationship with Jesus is like. Watch on Yo…

Chris Groves was in the Barcelona scene since the VERY beginning! He tells Jamie how it's grown and changed, and also how he has grown (if at all). Artwork: Vem Olsen (@vem.who) Featuring Jamie Lerner (@jamielernerbutts) and Chris Groves (@chrisgrovescomedy) Produced by The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedyclubhousebcn) Get tickets to the Spotlight (Sat…

To celebrate comedian Serena Smart finishing the entire Camino de Santiago, we're sharing this special episode recorded back at the end of March when she visited! She and I chat everything from true crime to creativity and consider starting an OnlyFans..... kidding! Or am I? Artwork: Vem Olsen (@vem.who) Featuring: Serena Smart (@serenasmart_comedy…

Jordan Thomas Gray is moving to Barcelona! So he jumps in the Confession Booth with Jamie to talk about life in Poland and how he became a fellow musical comedian. Art by Vem Olsen Guest: Jordan Thomas Gray (@jordanthomasgray) Host: Jamie Lerner (@jamielernerbutts) Produced by The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedyclubhousebcn) Get tickets to all shows: …

Donatas is from Lithuania but he lives in Sweden and he LOVES Barcelona! Podcast produced by The Comedy Clubhouse, Barcelona's #1 spot for English comedy. Hosted by Jamie Lerner Show Art by Vem OlsenAv The Comedy Clubhouse

Drew Pavlou is an Australian student and activist. He made international news after he led protests at the University of Queensland in Australia, supporting Hong Kong and criticizing the university's ties to China. His actions led to a high-profile disciplinary case against him by the university, and a $3.5 million lawsuit which was recently settle…

Send us a text Graham Linehan is an Irish comedy writer who co-created the sitcoms Father Ted, Black Books, and The IT Crowd. He is also very outspoken about transgender activism and the conflict he sees between trans rights and women's rights. In this episode, I explore Graham's motivations for addressing transgender issues, try to seek some commo…

Danny and Jamie have the craic (and we don't mean the drug!) in the Confession Booth talking about how Danny lives life for the bits. Catch his shows at the Comedy Clubhouse! April 19 at 20h feat. Kyla Cobbler: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/dannyobrien19april/ April 20 at 20h: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/saturday-spotlight-stand-up-co…

LA-based comedian Joel Bryant comes to booth to share stories of his early years in Albuquerque, life as a traveling comic, and a foray into queer culture and ballet dancing. It's a fun birthday episode!Av The Comedy Clubhouse

Graham Linehan has experienced cancel culture firsthand. After building a huge following for his work on the popular TV shows "Father Ted," "Black Books," and "The IT Crowd", Graham became concerned about unscientific gender ideology, including self-identification, males competing against females in women's sports leagues, and experimental gender m…

We're just a couple of cool American cuties talking about Louis C.K. and queer culture and of course, comedy!Av The Comedy Clubhouse

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by Dr Alexandra Paulin-Booth, to discuss her book Time and Radical Politics in France, published by ManchesterUniversity Press in 2023. Alex’s work treats the conception of time as both a window and a key into the left and right in France, during the turbulent period between the Dreyfuss Affair and the …

Send us a text Austin Crute is an actor and musician, best known for his roles in the Netflix series Daybreak and the film Booksmart. Austin is also Gay and Christian and is the son of a pastor. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for Austin growing up gay as a pastor's kid, his coming out journey, what made Austin think he was going to…

Geordie comedian Raul Kohli visits Barcelona with his comedy strip tease show so we talk about everything from the Bhagavad Gita and speaking different languages to sexual experiences and ADHD.Av The Comedy Clubhouse

Send us a text This episode's guest is Autumn. Both Autumn and I identify as Christians and experience attraction towards women. However, while I acknowledge and act on this attraction, Autumn has chosen not to. In this conversation, we delve into her reasoning behind this and have a debate about our differing perspectives. Check this episode out o…

Andy Casper plays with finger puppets and talks about his feelings. Plus, he gets technical with comedy... is there a right way to do it?Av The Comedy Clubhouse

In this conversation, Zoe Booth and Freya India discuss the trend of opening up about mental health online, particularly among women. They explore the influence of mental health companies and the glamorization of mental health struggles on social media. They also discuss the risks of sharing personal information online and the pressure to document …

Send us a text Richie Hardcore is an educator, speaker and mental health advocate. He works in sexual violence prevention and advocates for a healthy approach to masculinity. He’s also a Muay Thai boxing trainer and uses his own lived experience to try and create positive change. In this chat, we delve into Richies mental health advocacy work and h…

Jamie sits down with Comedy Clubhouse owner John Allis and they talk about the balance of being a comedian and working in the club, the history of circumcisions, and the best ways to prepare for April Fools' Day... comedians should be on the lookout...Av The Comedy Clubhouse

In this episode, Claire and I discuss the concept of confected radicalism, which refers to young activists who seek out radical causes despite the success of past movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Zoe Booth

Send us a text Brad Polumbo is an independent journalist and a YouTuber. He covers all the craziest things on the internet, in our politics, and in the LGBT community, from a centre-right, moderate perspective. In this conversation, we discuss how Brad got started as a YouTuber, getting banned from TikTok, a critique of the overreach of LGBT radica…

Teddy jumps into the Confession Booth to talk about mental health and what makes a good comedian. Is it authenticity or intelligence? Or just a good ole sense of humor? Jamie is in a weird mood so there are some weird little quips on both their ends ... Check out Teddy Hall at the Comedy Clubhouse on Mar. 9, 2024 at 8pm and 10pm.…

In this episode we speak to our longtime friend and comrade Jessica Thorne about her work on anarchist prisoners under the Franco regime in Spain. Jess has recently completed a PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London on this subject, which is also discussed in an article recently published in European History Quarterly, available here. See also…

Okay, the title makes it sound really exciting, but let's be honest. Our buddy Jamie takes her buddy John O'Keeffe into the Comedy Confession Booth. They joke through green screen antics (great for audio listeners), John's storied love life, and life's most difficult ethical quandaries.Av The Comedy Clubhouse

Touring comic Malinda Perera talks with host Jamie Lerner about the day-in and day-out of non-stop travel. They chat about mental health in comedy, the best way to write jokes, and how differences make us better! (Recorded Feb. 17, 2024)Av The Comedy Clubhouse

Send us a text Dara Macdonald is a free-speech enthusiast and the director of the Free Speech Union Australia. In this episode, we explore Australia's free speech laws, discuss its importance in a functional society, does limiting speech prevent violence, and the purpose of Free Speech Union Australia. Links: https://daramacdonald.substack.com http…

Jamie and James chat doing comedy as Jimmys, from James's influences to his favorite Barcelona comedian (who is it?!) and ideas for his solo hour. Get tickets to see him at the Spotlight: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/saturday-spotlight-stand-up-showcase-in-english-saturday-tickets-500733215527 Featuring: James Regal, Jamie Lerner Show Artwork: Vem…