TorgyTalk
TorgyTalk is a show where every Friday Jon Torgersen and his Co-Host/Producer Jack Mann Johnson interview comedians and other artists all over the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Jack also sits in every Monday and feeds Jon information to rant about for a weekly rendition of what we call TorgyThoughts. Last but simply not least is our Wednesday "BALL BOYZ" episodes where Jon and his best friend Jake Wember discuss sports (mainly Chicago Bears Football). So whatever it is you are wanting to hear you will most likely find it here on TorgyTalk. Or not honestly, you'll hear what you want and then some.
Episodes
114 episodes
#85 Sam Barry
Joining us for the second time is the one and only Sam Barry!!! Most people that know Sam, know that he is one sweaty, ball of energy and kindness! Sam has been working his ass off the past few years and it shows in his act. This week we talk a...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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1:28:18
#84 Mike Glab
Ladies and Gentleman, Mike Glab! Mike is coming up on his 1 year mark in comedy and has recently hit a big break through on Chicago Roast Battle. On this week's episode we discuss Mike's entrance into comedy and who his biggest influences are. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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1:52:35
TorgyThoughts 9
Welcome back to another episode of TorgyThoughts! We hope you enjoyed a week with 2 TorgyTalk episodes with 2 awesome guests! Jack is STRUGGLING to stay awake this episode but manages to power through. This week we touch on Jon's show at The Co...
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#83 Kyle Alan
This week our guest is none other than Kyle Alan! Kyle has been doing comedy for the past 9 years and his act definitely reflects that. In this week's episode Kyle joins us via video chat to talk. We touch on the usual subject of how and why he...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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1:05:13
#82 Vince Maranto
This week's guest is none only than Chicago comedy legend Vince Maranto. Vince had been doing comedy for 43 years in Chicago. He has worked with names like Tracy Morgan, Bob Odenkirk and even Norm MacDonald. Vince shares some amazing stories wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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1:31:31
#80 Charles Burns
Welcome back to another week of TorgyTalk! Charles Burns joins us this week. Charles is another up and coming comedian from the northwest suburbs. Charles shares how he got into comedy, and shows and unexpected emotional side of him on how much...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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1:40:50
#81 James Najjar & Harold Patrick
This week on TorgyTalk we have a double feature! James Najjar is originally from NYC and moved to Chicago about 5 years ago. He also has a large social media following both on TikTok and Instagram. Harold Patrick is about 3 and half years into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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1:34:41
TorgyThoughts 8
This week on a short but sweet episode of TorgyThoughts we touch on a HUGE local news story about a father shooting his son in the face in Lakemoor Illinois. We also talk a little bit about the couple on a Qatar airlines flight that was forced ...
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#79 Ted Ukkola
Everyone welcome Ted Ukkola to the show or as he has been called Anthony Keidis. Ted is an up and coming Chicago comic. The guys sit down and talk about Ted's start into comedy and his uncanny resemblance to The Red Hot Chili Pepper's front man...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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1:17:24
TorgyThoughts 7
How about that intro to a week! Jack Mann is insane but lived up to his word. If anyone gives him credit its me. This week we talk about Jon's last show at Comedy Plex. We also talk about the WGN appearance of Chicago Roast Battle's Max Sorich ...
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#78 Nick Hanek
This week Nick Hanek comes back to the show for the second time! Nick was the first Chicago comic to come on to the show, so it was nice to catch up with him! We touch on what he has been doing in his comedy career. He has now taken the step in...
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1:53:41
BALL BOYZ EP. 19
Welcome back to another episode of Ball Boyz. If you haven't gotten the memo yet, because of football season coming to and end we have switched Ball Boyz to a bi-weekly show. This week we jump right into some recent roster moves the Chicago Bea...
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34:57
TorgyThoughts 6
Welcome back to another week and another episode of TorgyThoughts. This week we talk about how Jon literally "knocked em' dead" at his show at My Buddy's. Jon and Jack reveal their new premise for a potential live podcast type showcase. We also...
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#79 Jon Gutierrez
This week on TorgyTalk we have the owner of Cosmic Destroyers Collectibles in Shorewood Wisconsin, Jon Gutierrez. Jon and Torgy grew up playing baseball together and have been out of touch for the past few years. This conversation is us catchin...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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1:07:41
TorgyThoughts 5
Welcome back to the 5th rendition of TorgyThoughts. This week we talk about posting stand up material. We pull up a clip of Ralph Barbosa talking about him advising his friend to not post clips until a few years into comedy. We also touch on a ...
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#77 Joseph Christopher
Welcome back to another episode of TorgyTalk! This weeks guest is Johnsburg native Joseph Christopher. JC is one of the co producers for 2nd Best Comedy, producing awesome comedy shows across Lake and McHenry County. This episode we talk about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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1:15:13
BALL BOYZ EP. 18
The Philadelphia E-A-G-L-E-S are WORLD CHAMPIONS! Yes, at least Bears fans can spell Eagles correctly! The Chiefs offense could not get anything going even though Philly did not blitz the entire game. Cooper DeJean makes us white boys proud and...
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55:27
TorgyThoughts 4
This week on TorgyThoughts we jump into a little bit of current events. Both in the world and even in local news. Jon and Jack reminisce on the youthful days of paint ball and air soft fights. If you have something specific you would like to he...
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#76 Stephanie Robertson
Stephanie Robertson makes her second appearance on the show this week! As many of you know Stephanie produces and hosts "The Laughing Fox" comedy showcase at "The Vixen" in McHenry, IL. You can also see her either hosting or co producing
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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1:11:07
BALL BOYZ EP. 17
With a week hiatus we are back with the 17th edition of BALL BOYZ. This marks the first ever episode of BALL BOYZ where Jake and Jon are in the same room. This week we touch on how much Jake dislikes the fact that the Chiefs are back in the Sup...
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49:53
TorgyThoughts 3
Only fans star dies in epic three some, a blackhawk helicopter crashes into an airline, and on top of that there is 6 more weeks of winter. These are just some of the things that Jon touches on this week. Jack Mann Johnson sits in and spoon fee...
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40:20
#75 BIG AL
BIG AL joins us for her 3rd time on the show. We explain that this was not the first attempt at an episode featuring our very funny and talented friend Big Al. This was actually recorded on Jon's birthday, so there was no better guest that we c...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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1:56:37
TorgyThoughts 2
Welcome back to the second ever TorgyThoughts. Happy birthday to me! This was recorded last night Sunday January 26th and uploaded especially for you beautiful loyal listeners. This week I touch on my current goals as a person this year and not...
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