John Branyan's Comedy Sojourn Podcast

The discussion begins, as many serious human endeavors do, with people trying to control their breathing without passing out. Singing is explained through comparisons to instruments, which is comforting if you have ever wondered whether your lungs are basically a woodwind section. This leads directly, and quite logically, to the term “recorderist,” which sounds less like a musician and more like a person who files complaints. We discuss the philosophy behind the invention of the one note flute. The conversation pivots to attractiveness, because no discussion of airflow is complete without ranking humans. There is an earnest attempt to determine whether glasses, clothing, or accessories make someone more attractive, as if beauty operates like a sandwich where adding the right topping suddenly solves everything. This collapses into a debate about celebrity “hot lists,” which appear to be based on a complex system involving fame, timing, and the ability to wear unusual outfits without bei