Is the Astrology of 2025 Signaling the Collapse of Empire?Jessica Lanyadoo Breaks It All Down on This Week’s Apocalypse…Now? Buckle up, prepper people—because this week’s Apocalypse…Now? isn’t just doom-scrolling dressed up as a podcast. We’re joined by astrologer, psychic medium, and no-BS truth teller Jessica Lanyadoo to dive deep into what the stars—and planets—are screaming about 2025 and beyond. From Saturn in Aries and Neptune transits to the Pluto return of the United States, this episode...
May 20, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Has democracy in America reached its breaking point? In this episode of Apocalypse…Now?, Jo Ana Van Thuyne explores whether the United States has already crossed into fascist territory — or if there's still time to pull back from the brink. Joining Jo Anna is Professor Anthony DiMaggio, political science scholar at Lehigh University and author of Rising Fascism in America: It Can Happen Here. Together, they unpack the signs, dangers, and real-world consequences of America's political trajectory ...
Apr 30, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 3
What happens when corporate America gets its hands on artificial intelligence? Are we on the brink of a technological utopia where humans are liberated from mundane tasks, or are we careening toward an automation apocalypse where creative minds are obsolete? This episode we talk about AI and jobs and the future of work. Welcome back to Apocalypse...Now?, where your host, Jo Anna Van Thuyne—actor, comedian, podcaster, filmmaker, and musician—dives headfirst into the chaotic, unsettling, and downr...
Feb 10, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Because the Apocalypse Can’t Stop Jo Anna Van Thuyne Guess who's back? Back again. Jo Anna Van Thyne's back—so tell a friend. Or, you know, just leave a voicemail at (920) 474-6763 because this woman is ready to hear your deepest, darkest, most pandemic-induced existential crises. After a hiatus that probably involved some soul-searching, a 9-to-5 grind, and a midlife crisis complete with a side of alien conspiracies, Jo Anna has clawed her way out of survival mode and is here to remind us all t...
Jan 13, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This trailer kicks off an unfiltered flight into the chaos of modern life! From drones dominating the skies to the return of Trump, midlife crises, and the ever-present specter of aliens, host Jo Anna Van Thuyne returns to tackle the dystopian realities of life with humor and insight. Don’t miss new episodes of Apocalypse… Now? starting January 2025. Join us as we hold space for the end of the world—metaphorically… we hope. Drones, Fascism, and Aliens—Oh My! Why We’re All Bracing for the Apocaly...
Dec 30, 2024•1 min
Micheal has been known in the NYC improv and sketch world for years--but the pandemic has pushed him to provide a place for his fellow performers to grow: Squirrel Comedy Theater!
Jun 14, 2021
I talk with one of the many NYC mayoral candidates looking to change the city for the better.
May 24, 2021
This week, I talk with Kyle Lewis, a comedian, entertainer, and streamer that's been on the scene for years.
Apr 12, 2021
This week, I talk with the host of What's Betwixt Us and The Bitch Seat, Lyssa Mandel. She's a native New Yorker questioning her loyalty to the Big Apple.
Mar 29, 2021
I talk to Laura Canty Samuel, the host of The Goss on The LITverse. Laura is an award-winning comedian whose work can be found on Nickelodeon and Sesame Studios.
Mar 22, 2021
This week, I had a great time talking to Jason Farr, host of This Is It Podcast. We had a great conversation about social media's effects, doing a comedy podcast during a pandemic, and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Mar 16, 2021
I talk to Blair about life in lockdown and we gab like Blanche and Dorothy eating cheesecake at a kitchen table at 2 am.
Mar 08, 2021
Jettie Copeland has taken her pandemic woes and turned them into a QUARANDREAM! At least, that's the name of her new web series, QuaranDream TV. I got to sit down with Jettie to talk about the process of creating a web series during a pandemic and her hopes for a post-pandemic future.
Feb 18, 2021
I talk with Daron Jenkins of Dig This Podcast. He's been working in the podcasting medium for a few years now, but the pandemic kicked him into high gear. Now he produces five shows, and he's always thinking of new ways to podcast.
Feb 08, 2021
I talk with one of the funniest women I know, Caroline Cotter. I got to talk to Caroline about a lot of things. Y2K, making bread, and bunnies all around. You're going to dig this conversation and fall in love with Caroline.
Feb 01, 2021
This week, I sit down with the host of the podcast Robots vs. Dinosaurs, Louie G! We talk about the dangers of technology, and Louie welcomes our robot overlords.
Dec 19, 2020
Dylan is a comedian, musician, and a treasure, and I really love this conversation. His show with Kelly Backman, "Rape Victims are Horny Too", was featured in the New York Times, and he's the co-composer of the musical, Goodmorning New York, which played at NYMF and also Off-Broadway at the Players theatre earlier in 2020. You're going to enjoy this one!
Dec 05, 2020
Eric is a Transformational Alignment Coach that works with men to help them reach their full potential.
Nov 25, 2020
On this episode, I sit down with Jackie to discuss how the election has left us feeling and the work that still needs to be done. We also comb through Biden's plan to tackle the pandemic and thank Philadelphia for saving America once again.
Nov 14, 2020
Steve and I discuss what it's been like living together during a pandemic, and we share some of our favorite Halloween memories. So grab a bowl of candy and plugin for this sugar-fueled episode.
Oct 31, 2020
This week, I talk with another Apocalypse Podcast Network podcaster, Cory Anotado. We discuss his new podcast, Teach Me Something Good. I love this show because it's a combination of education, comedy, and weird. I think you'll love his show as much as I do.
Oct 18, 2020
This week, I talk with fellow Apocalypse Podcast Network podcaster, Gamal ElSawah about their new sci-fi comedy web series, Wormholes. This hot new piece of content drops on the internet on October 14th, and I am thrilled to give you the tea on this quarantine produced show.
Oct 11, 2020
This week, I had a great conversation with Jake Cornell. Recently, Jake made some sketch videos featuring a character that just LOVES going out to eat during a pandemic. The piece is brilliant, and it keeps racking up views each week. I was happy to talk to him about the video, but he also talked about his passion for the restaurant industry, and his fight for workers' rights. It was such an insightful conversation, and it helps you think about how you can support the restaurants you care about ...
Oct 03, 2020
This week, I talk to the incredibly funny Maria DeCotis about her phenomenal Andrew Cuomo lip-sync videos. I've always known Maria as a funny stand up act, but these videos have catapulted her to the top of Twitter! Millions of people have laughed with her, and for that we are grateful. They say laughter is the best medicine, and Maria has been dolling out doses to combat this pandemic. For that, we thank her...now check out the interview!
Sep 22, 2020
In this episode, I talk with Vijay Parthasarathy of Stardust Insights. Vijay specializes in helping brands incorporate social action and ethical causes in their marketing strategy. I met him through Lunchclub, and I had to have him on the show. I hope you enjoy this pretentious conversation.
Sep 12, 2020
On this episode, I enlist the help of my fellow female filmmaker, Nancy Wolfe, to help discuss this terrifying topic. Nancy has been working on the documentary Rocky Flats for four years. It's a film that explores the invisible killer, and it unravels to some earth-shattering truths about America's relationship with nuclear waste. You're going to learn a lot of things you wish you didn't.
Sep 05, 2020
I had to talk to my optimistic and talented friend, Matt Braunsdorf. Matt is a director, cinematographer, and editor with an undying love for the art form and the talent to create masterpieces of his own. I knew that I could spill my industry anxieties onto him--and he'd reassure me that movies are going to come back better than ever. I hope he's right!
Aug 29, 2020
This week, I talk with yet another fantastic member of the Apocalypse Podcast Network, Lynsey Bonell. Lynsey is from the UK living in NYC and living her best quarantine life by trying to bring joy into this chaotic situation. Lynsey is one of the members of TRASH comedy and one of the hosts of their podcast, Hot Goss. I love this podcast, and you will too!
Aug 22, 2020
This week, I talk with another member of the Apocalypse Podcast Network, Dani Ahrens. They're working on a new podcast called Jokes Inside, where they talk with NYC based comedians about the lockdown and their future plans (or lack thereof.)
Aug 14, 2020
Christian Carrion is the host of the podcast, Stranger Than Christian, which is part of the newly formed Apocalypse Podcast Network. On Stranger Than Christian, you get honest conversations in the OG podcast format. I love the show, and I know you will too. I brought Christian onto the show this week to talk about his experience podcasting during the lockdown.
Aug 01, 2020
