Mania & Melancholy
by John Henry Wilson
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Comedy Confessions: Josh Beaver on the Grind | Mania & Melancholy #48
Comedy Confessions: Josh Beaver on the Grind | Mania & Melancholy #48
About this podcast
Welcome to Mania & Melancholy with John Henry! I'm a stand-up comedian from Denver, Colorado, sharing candid conversations about my own challenges with Bipolar and ADHD, comedy, society & culture, the outdoors, martial arts, and more. Join me as I navigate life’s challenges with humor and insight, and dive into whatever else is on my mind.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- Comedy Confessions: Josh Beaver on the Grind | Mania & Melancholy #48 · 1 h 47 min · Episode 48In this episode of Mania & Melancholy, John Henry sits down with comedian Josh Beaver to dive deep into the comedy grind. John opens up about his catastrophic bombing experience…
- Martial Arts to Mental Health: A Fighter’s Bipolar Journey | Brian Scott | Mania & Melancholy #47 · 2 h 8 min · Episode 47Brian Scott reveals how years of undiagnosed bipolar II and head trauma shaped his journey—and how embracing treatment helped him rebuild a life grounded in purpose, discipline…
- Two Mics, One Union: Comedy and the American Experiment | Ethan Everhart | Mania & Melancholy #46 · 3 h 15 min · Episode 46In this longform, unfiltered conversation, John Henry sits down with Denver comedian Ethan Everhart for an expansive and deeply personal discussion about stand-up, and the…
- #45 - Rocky Reflections - Adam Pena - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 17 min · Episode 45This free-flowing, humorous, and deeply introspective podcast episode dives into everything from the geology of the Rocky Mountains and the mystique of Sangre de Cristo…
- #44 - Rails & Remembrance: A Journey Through US Railroad History - Hugh Wilson - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 17 min · Episode 44This special Father’s Day episode of Mania and Melancholy features a deep, thoughtful conversation between the John and his father, Hugh Wilson, a passionate and knowledgeable…
- #43- Stars, Scars, and Differential Equations - Jesse McMullan - Mania & Melancholy · 2 h 1 min · Episode 43In this wide-ranging and deeply personal episode, John and Jesse dive into everything from the psychological toll of the COVID lockdowns to the rigors of Navy SEAL training…
- #42 - Samurai Swords, Turbo Engines & the Soul of Driving - Aaron Benjamin - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 17 min · Episode 42This week on Mania and Melancholy, we ride shotgun with Aaron Benjamin—comedian, car enthusiast, and general manager of Denver Comedy Underground—for a wide-ranging conversation…
- #41 - What Can't You Stand for in this New World - Caelin Jones - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 55 min · Episode 41Long time friend Caelin Jones and I discuss what this world will look like with the advent of A.I. and where Republic of Dagestan is located.
- #40 - Raw Milk & Understanding Women - Adam Pena - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 10 min · Episode 40Adam Pena is back to answer the real questions about raw milk and how women really work... kinda...
- #39 - Overcoming Drinking Problems - Grayson Schrom - Mania & Melancholy · 54 min · Episode 39I sit down with Denver Comedian and friend Grayson Schrom! We discuss how Grayson overcame his problems with alcohol and became a new man and go on some fun tangents along the way!
- #38 - A John Henry Takeover - InTALLerable X Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 8 min · Episode 38I take over the InTALLerable podcast for one heck of a good time!
- #37 - Adam Pena - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 42 min · Episode 37Adam Pena is Denver comedian and firefighter. We discuss Adams recent trip to Ethiopia.
- #36 - The Muay Thai Jew - Max Madorsky - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 19 min · Episode 36I sit down with Fighter, Martial Artist, and Comedian: Max Madorsky! Max is amazing Figher and Martial Artist and has the following titles to his name: WKA National Title…
- #35 - Woman Are Always Right - Jacob Humphries - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 44 min · Episode 35Jacob Humphries is a stand-up comedian in and is the resident twink at the Denver Comedy Underground. Jacob and I talk about his journey from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to…
- #34 - The Road from Alcoholism to Roast Battle - Austin Langley - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 39 min · Episode 34I have the privilege of talking with Denver comedian Austin Langley, host and creator of Denver Roast Battle. Austin has had a wild life: from drinking from a beer keg at 4 years…
- #33 - Caelin Jones - Mania & Meloncholy · 2 h 14 min · Episode 33I sat down with my old friend, Caelin Jones! We discuss how important it is to control what you can control and let go of the rest, how history shaped the minds of people…
- #32 - Jojo Pride - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 7 min · Episode 32I sit down with Denver Comedian and roller blader, Jojo Pride. Jojo and I nerd out about our favorite anime and talk about the influence that anime has had in our lives. We also…
- #31 - Ronell Hardin - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 22 min · Episode 31Ronell Hardin is Denver based stand-up comedian, mortgage originator, and father. Ronell and discuss his journey into stand-up comedy from an already established life…
- #30 - Meghan DePonceau - Mania & Melancholy · 1 h 48 min · Episode 30The former owner of the Denver Comedy scene's home base, Wide Right, Meghan DePonceau is a stand-up comedian and one hell of a podcast guest! Meghan and I discuss what it's like…
- #29 - Brian Scott - Mania & Melancholy · 2 h 43 min · Episode 29This is a truly special episode with the best martial artist I know and dear friend, Brian Scott! Brian Scott is a lifelong martial artist with over 25 years of teaching…
