Tom Rhodes Smart Camp
by Tom Rhodes
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437 Smart Talk: Making America Decent Again
437 Smart Talk: Making America Decent Again
About this podcast
About Smart Camp podcast
Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books, and adventures. I have been a comedian for more than 40 years, traveling the world to perform comedy. Whenever I can, I will share my adventures with you on this podcast. Together with my creative partner and best friend, Ashna, we 're offering a blend of wisdom, humor, and heart.
Tom
I have been a comedian for more than 40 years. I travel the world, performing comedy. Exploring diverse cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life while doing comedy is at the heart of my journey. Whenever I can, I'll share my adventures and a global perspective with you on this podcast.
Ashna
Ashna, Dutch artist, photographer, and my ex-wife, is my best friend and she's an essential part of the Rhodesies production team. We've traveled the world together for 8 years. With her background in cognitive psychology and her passion for philosophy and the arts, Ashna shares her unique European perspective.
Episodes
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- 437 Smart Talk: Making America Decent Again · 1 h 14 minWas it a blue wave or a blue tsunami? This week on Tom Rhodes Smart Camp, Tom and Ashna reflect on an election that left them stunned, hopeful, and asking one big question: Does…
- 436 Admitting That I Was Wrong · 49 minA cigarette butt lands Tom Rhodes in court. A 20-year-old joke lands him in an internet feud, a misunderstanding on Kill Tony. And somewhere along the way, Tom discovers…
- 435 French Country Living · 39 minWhat do a near-death scuba diving experience, a suitcase full of French baguettes, and a plane surrounded by armed police have in common? Just another adventure in the life of…
- 434 Book Roulette: How to Win Friends & Influence People · 51 minTom is back from Japan, about to get on a plane to France, and feeling pretty damn good about life—which seems like the perfect time to talk about how not to be an asshole. This…
- 433 Japan Reflections · 1 h 11 minTom is back from a month in Asia with a suitcase full of stories, questionable observations, and a new appreciation for Japanese baseball. In Japan, he finally gets the baseball…
- 432 Tokyo Tom · 29 minKonnichiwa from Tokyo! Tom is back in Japan for the first time in 11 years, broadcasting from the Mustard Hotel in the vintage shops and record-store-filled neighborhood of…
- 431 Smart Talk: What Books Changed You? · 45 minOne question, three perspectives. Tom, Ashna & ChatGPT. Hosted by @_tomrhodes & @ashnarodjan. Weekly episodes. DM your questions. Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new…
- 430 Smart Talk: Is The World Cup Rigged? · 1 h 7 minEpisode 430. One question, three perspectives. Tom, Ashna & ChatGPT. You decide... Hosted by International comedian and writer Tom Rhodes and Dutch Cognitive Psychology Ashna…
- 429 Smart Talk: A scientist, A Comedian & A Computer · 38 minIn this Smart Talk episode of Tom Rhodes Smart Camp, Tom and Ashna answer three audience questions from very different angles: Tom as a comedian and storyteller, Ashna as a…
- 428 Mormons Are Great People · 51 minHear all about my journey to the land of kindness and my experience filming a clean comedy special for Dry Bar Comedy. Also listen to me delight your skull by telling you about…
- 427 What Remains · 39 minWhat remains is the answer. Hooray for humanity! Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 426 Hagakure vs Psalms · 54 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 425 Game 7 · 57 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 424 Galway Girl · 53 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 423 One Hundred Years of Solitude · 42 minBook Roulette! One Hundred Years Of Solitude Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies…
- 422 Why I Love Baseball · 1 h 15 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 421 I love Brad Garrett & The MGM Grand · 50 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 420 Your Brain is Your B*tch · 1 h 17 minHow do we live a meaningful, joyful, truthful life in the midst of chaos, fear, and distraction? Topics: • Culture as Story Fuel • Comedy as Applied Philosophy • Books as…
- 419 Pistol Twirling Texas · 1 h 4 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 418 Ode to Watermelon · 44 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 417 I Love Budapest! · 1 h 3 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 415 Some of My Best Stories from Paris · 1 h 27 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 415 Some of My Best Stories from Ireland · 54 minHere are some of my best stories from Ireland. Just don't tell anyone you heard them. Hooray for Ireland! Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish…
- 414 Viva Vietnam & Happy Birthday to my decorated war hero father! · 1 h 0 minHooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom…
- 413 Smart Talk in Amsterdam - Peter the Tattoo Artist · 35 minThis episode's a gem—Peter and comedian Tom Rhodes join forces for a co-episode airing on both their podcasts recorded in Amsterdam! It's two storytellers swapping tales about…
- 412 Smart Talk - Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak · 55 minNot since Gutenberg's printing press has one human being's inventions improved the quality of life for people as much as Apple co-founder and principle creator Steve Wozniak…
- 411 Smart Talk - Brandi Denise · 1 h 14 minHey Rhodesies! Tom sits down with Brandi Denise. They explore the highs and lows of online and real-life dating, the challenge of balancing ambition with meaningful connections…
- 410 Smart Books and Movies - Mom Rhodes · 39 minHi Rhodesies! Sara Rhodes is back! Tom and his mom chat in his L.A. apartment after her trip back to Florida is delayed by Hurricane Milton. They laugh about mom accidentally…
- 409 Smart Talk - John Cooper Clarke · 1 h 1 minPoet John Cooper Clarke is back! We talk about everything from ancient Rome and the birth of paparazzi culture to wild celebrity stories and the golden age of Hollywood. We dive…
- 408 Smart Bestie - The Big Word Show · 60 minHey everybody, I'm back with my best friend Ashna, and we kick things off with a funny bit about how I've been confidently using the word "conversate" for years—only to find out…
- 407 Smart Bestie - Stay Gold with Ashna · 59 minHey, Ashna here! Tom—fresh off the plane—is raving about Chiang Mai like it's the best thing since sliced bread. He's all about the peaceful culture, delicious food, and stunning…
- 406 Smart Talk - Art with Adam Palmeter · 1 h 6 minIn this episode, Tom catches up with his friend Adam Palmeter, an artist and comedian living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They reminisce about their first meeting in Seoul, Korea…
- 405 Smart Talk - Wisdom with Cookie Hull · 43 minCookie drops some real gems in this episode. We talk about how our differences are what make us unique and why that's crucial in a world trying to make everyone the same. Cookie…
- 404 Smart Bestie - Tom's Dating Scene · 58 minTom and Ashna discuss their love for the Olympics, drawing parallels between the dedication of athletes and artists. They reflect on recent Olympic highlights. Tom shares a…
- 403 Smart Talk - Gabriel Rutledge · 1 h 19 minTom sits down with comedian Gabriel Rutledge for an insightful and humorous discussion about the life of a road comic, the challenges of balancing a family while pursuing comedy…
- 402 Smart Bestie - Tumultuous Times · 60 minIn this Smart Bestie episode, it's just me and my smart best friend Ashna Rodjan. Seriously, what a week—there was an attempted assassination on Donald Trump and we lost the…
- 401 Smart Talk - Shanti Charan · 1 h 6 minIn this Smart Talk episode, I sit down with the hilarious Shanti Charan. We dive into her comedy journey, starting out at The Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco. We also chat…
- 400 Smart Ramble - Peak Summer Joy · 57 minWelcome to Tom Rhodes Smart Camp! Hooray, it's the first day of summer, my favorite season! I'm in my apartment with a massive, seeded watermelon from Sprouts. What's with the…
- 399 Smart Talk - Ben Gonzalez · 1 h 6 minTom chats with comedian Ben Gonzalez, known for his sharp and insightful material. They dive into Ben's unique journey from being a paramedic to becoming a comedian, discussing…
- 398 Smart Talk - Ric Diez · 1 h 10 minTom sits down with comedian Ric Diez. Ric, originally from Spain but now living in Brussels, recently performed at the Netflix is a Joke festival at the Kia Forum in LA, a venue…
- 397 Smart Talk - Andy Andrist · 59 minIn this Smart Talk episode, Tom Rhodes sits down with Andy Andrist in Eugene, Oregon. They delve into Andy's journey, starting with his roots in Oregon and how it has become his…
- 396 Smart Talk - Rudy Tyburczy · 1 h 10 minIn this Smart Talk episode, Tom Rhodes talks with Rudy Tyburczy, a notable figure because he was one of the founding members of the English comedy scene in Seoul, Korea. They…
- 395 Smart Bestie - Tiggers Bouncing · 1 h 0 minTom and Ashna delve into the complexities of therapy and personal growth. Tom shares his mixed experiences with therapists, recalling an unhelpful session with a therapist whose…
- 394 Smart Books - Joe DiMaggio & Marilyn Monroe · 1 h 30 minThis episode of Smart Books & Movies reflects Tom's musings on love and nostalgia. He begins by sharing his recent benefit performance in Washington, D.C., and a heartwarming…
- 393 Smart Talk - Dean Delray · 1 h 13 minTom Rhodes welcomes comedian & Musician Dean Delray to the Rhodes Library. They explore personal growth, career transitions, and the profound impacts of dealing with loss. Dean…
- 392 Smart Bestie - Good Morning Hero! · 1 h 4 minJoin Tom Rhodes and bestie Ashna Rodjan! From Sara's visit to humorous attempts at parallel parking in San Francisco, explore how classical music can connect with the homeless…
- 391 Smart Talk - Controversial Reflections with Jeff Leach · 1 h 38 minIn this episode English actor and comedian Jeff Leach joins Tom for a dynamic and wide-ranging conversation that takes listeners from the nuances of cultural identity and family…
- 390 Smart Books & Movies - Aretha Franklin & Arnold Schwarzenegger · 1 h 23 minIn this episode of Tom Rhodes Smart Camp, Tom welcomes a special guest—his mother Sara, who is visiting him in LA. It's the once-a-month Smart Books & Movies episode, and they're…
- 389 Smart Talk - Break Up Registry with Natasha Pearl Hansen · 1 h 8 minDive into the latest Tom Rhodes Smart Camp episode featuring the incredibly resilient and hilariously insightful Natasha Pearl Hansen. Natasha, a comedian and the CEO of My…
- 388 Smart Ramble - Mexico Respecto · 1 h 6 minIn "Mexico Respecto," Tom Rhodes shares his latest adventure in Mexico with a mix of introspection and humor. This episode weaves together tales of adventure, moments of…
