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Andy, Yakov, the Mayor
Heffron took the night off, so Reep brings in special guest Reno Collier to help fill the slot. This week’s discussion is all about 80s TV shows. Did Balki from Perfect Strangers rip off Yakov Smirnoff?
This is the OFFICIAL Heffron and Reep Show, voted the #1 podcast by both the “World Podcast Federation” and the “Podcasting Ranking Association.” The show is hosted by 2 stand-up comedians and “Last Comic Standing” winners, John Heffron and Jon Reep. They talk about a variety of different topics, all focused around entertaining you the listener. And, as a added BONUS, by listening to the Heffron & Reep Show, you’ll avoid pain in your neck and back region, replaced by the feeling of immense pleasure. So, ask yourself, isn’t that what you really want?
Your Hosts
John Heffron: Energetic and accessible, acclaimed standup John Heffron shares an array of relatable experiences from childhood through life as a married father. He’s learned a thing or two about relationships with family, friends, and even himself along his journeys, gaining an astute, uniquely honest perspective widely praised among his comedy peers. Audiences of all ages relate to his enthusiastic, hard-won wisdom, recognizing how often the path to maturity is marked by universal triumphs and failures. Rather than mock differences, the Detroit native aims to engage, connect, and enlighten.
Long before emerging victorious in the second season of NBC’s hit reality competition Last Comic Standing, Heffron first took the stage at the University of Michigan campus’s Main Street Comedy Showcase. He soon found himself skipping night classes to pursue his passion and branching into FM radio, serving as Danny Bonaduce’s wingman on Detroit’s Number One morning show,Danny Bonaduce and the Q Crew.
Along with appearances on The Tonight Show , Chelsea Lately, The Late Late Show, HBO, FX, VH1, A&E, and CMT, Heffron remains one of a small handful of veteran performers to tape two separate Comedy Central specials and has An Hour Special “Middle Class Funny” on Netflix.
In the podcasting realm, Heffron has guested on WTF with Marc Maron, The Joe Rogan Experience, and Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank. He launched his own The State I’m In on the All Things Comedy network in August 2014. Much like his self-effacing live material, Heffron’s podcast invites guests and listeners alike to explore the ever-fluctuating position they find themselves in both physically and mentally.
In addition to headlining clubs and appearing at festivals around the world, Heffron remains in high demand as a performer at events for numerous Fortune 50 companies including Mercedes, Frito Lay, Sonic, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst and Young, And The FBI Just to name a few.
His four albums, Middle Class Funny DVD, and best-selling advice book I Come to You From the Future: Everything You’ll Need to Know Before You Know It are available on iTunes and Amazon.
Jon Reep: Jon Reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film. As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials and as the winner of NBC’s fifth season of Last Comic Standing. He can currently be seen in Netflix’s “Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo” and his new standup special on Amazon Prime “Ginger Beard Man” or his new standup album “Ginger Pain”released in March 2019 on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Jon’s hour standup special Jon Reep: Metro Jethro and his half hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central.
Jon is also host of the popular podcast Country-ish on Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy digital platform. As an actor, Jon has been seen in Tig Notaro’s Amazon Series One Mississisppi, CW’s Jane The Virgin, ABC’s Black-ish, HBO’s Eastbound and Down, and as the “Hemi Guy” from Dodge’s popular ad campaign. On the big screen he appeared in the feature film Into the Storm and as the beloved “Raymus, the pot smoking farmer” in Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay.
On a nonstop tour since he burst onto the scene, Jon performs to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country.
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John, Jon, Jeff and Reno
Heffron joins the show from his cold barn… with a tractor as his backdrop… while Jon enjoys the warmth of a toasty studio. Is a Falconeer showing up at Heffron’s show? John also gets threatened at a comedy club to remove his mask for a photo opp. Then, Jeff Richards zooms in to give Jon and John some impersonation homework. Followed by Reno Collier, who develops a plan with Jon and John to build a new comedy club… and then immediately tear it down.
Unboxing the Box
Check out the guys UNBOXING the new BOX they got in from a fan. They love UNBOXING things. As in UNBOXING any BOXES they receive in the mail.
The Baby Tooth
John’s a candlemaker… and has photos to prove it. Jon’s Mom’s tooth was up for sale at a yard sale, which leads to John talking about the baby tooth that’s still in his mouth. And watch the first online breakdancing competition, live on Heffron & Reep!
Ingrown Toenails and Socially-Aware Bees
The tension builds as Heffron decides to share a photo of his ingrown toenail with Reep and the audience live on the show.
This episode brought to you by the song “Roll To Me” by Del Amitri.
Do we need glasses to help us find our glasses? And what are socially-aware bees?
Become a Heffron and Reep supporter and you could have one of his ingrown toenails named after you.
Pop Rocks!
Jon and John talk about themed boat cruises, owning a skating rink, and betting on football. Plus, a decision is made on whether John should eat a bag of grape or watermelon Pop Rocks while singing “God Bless the U.S.A.”.
Meanwhile, John has yelling cows outside his house and dead animals in his walls. He asked his Country Savant, “Bud” what the dead animals might be, but with no response. Time to call in “What The ‘F’ Is That Smell?”
Then, to the delight of their live online listeners, Jon and John perform several selections in the 80s Country Music Karaoke with Jon rocking his Ronnie Milsap sunglasses.
Join the Heffron & Reep podcast Patreon (www.patreon.com/heffronandreep) and you may get a handmade candle from Heffron. Or wristbands. Decisions are still to be made.
Hey, Now… Hey, Now…
Jon and John talk about making deposits at the spank bank, Zoom classrooms, and pinning notes to your kids.And John skips out on Jon in the beginning of the show to have a medical tele-visit with his doctor. What’s wrong with John? And there’s more 80s Church. Hey, Now… Hey, Now…
“I’m Only Human”… Welcome to the Church of the 80s
Heffron sings the entire Grease 2 soundtrack from memory. Is Heffron, a big fan of musicals himself, writing a musical. Jon loves “La La Land” and doesn’t care who knows it. And enjoy the premiere of John’s “Church of the 80s… Our Lyrics of the Awesome”, applying the lyrics of the Human League to our spiritual lives.
U Ready for This?
Jon and John discuss adult movies from the 1980s, King Dongs, Breakin’, and getting rid of hornets nests.
We’re Doing it Live!
John and Jon stream their show live on Facebook for the first time, and John talks about his trip to Atlanta and getting back on the stage.