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Tyrant In Training

Kevin Ryanpodfollow.com
Tyrant In Training is an improv comedy, power fantasy podcast that allows guests to rule over whatever type of country they want to dream up. Featuring interviews with comedians and podcasters like Gearóid Farrelly (Dancing With The Stars), Aideen McQueen (Waiting For Texto), Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Shazia Mirza (Would I Lie To You), Jordan Holmes (Knowledge Fight). Best Comedy Finalist at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025.

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Episodes

Cristina Van Epps - I Seduce The Dragon and Palpatine

Part of I Seduce The Dragon podcast Cristina Van Epps becomes tyrant of her own island, a country of pedantic wierdos making contact with Emperor Palpatine who has come to Earth looking for a puppy. I SEDUCE THE DRAGON is a bi-weekly actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast, brilliantly produced and sound designed with the non-player in mind. Hosted by a group of high-achieving women across wildly different fields, I SEDUCE THE DRAGON takes on tabletop gaming from a hilariously high femme pers...

Jun 04, 20261 hr 21 minSeason 6Ep. 19

Jess Parks - I Seduce The Dragon and Tyrant

Host of I Seduce The Dragon podcast Jess Parks becomes tyrant of her own island, living in the year 3000 where the Vengeance Wars has broken up the former U.S. Note: There was no actually vengefulness to the war but the media knows what sells. I SEDUCE THE DRAGON is a bi-weekly actual play Dungeons & Dragons podcast, brilliantly produced and sound designed with the non-player in mind. Hosted by a group of high-achieving women across wildly different fields, I SEDUCE THE DRAGON takes on table...

May 28, 20261 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 18

Jason's Zombie Robin Williams & Wacky Dinosaur Races

Podcaster from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes and Facehuggers & Friends Jason joins Tyrant in Training demands to be known as The Grand Emperor Of Immortal Excellence And Beautificational Excellence For All Of Eternity Master Jason Your Benevolent Overlord (deep breath) Of.....The Benevolent Kingdom Of Master Jason Zombie Robin Williams in a hamster ball, Wacky Dinosaur Races with Taylor Swift riding a Brontosaurus like a Penny-Farthing It all makes sense. Follow the Tyranny: At the link here, you c...

May 21, 20261 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 17

Banning Death: The Sarah Roberts Law

Comedian Sarah Roberts joins Tyrant in Training to reveal her laws as Empress Octavia of SazLand. Faced with a population crisis on an island where death is illegal, Sarah reveals her ruthless solution: a retroactive decree to prevent nine million citizens from ever being born Sarah will be performing her new show Scary Movie 7 at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. You can find tickets HERE for her show at Monkey Barrel 2 at Monkey Barrel Comedy Follow the Tyranny: At the link here, you can find al...

May 14, 202655 minSeason 6Ep. 16

Dan Stephens - Stephens, Sharks and such

This week’s tyrant is "Ireland's Next Top Comic" Winner 2024 comedian Dan Stephens Also host of the Dan Stephens show on Spotify and Youtube Dan is King DanJo of KarmaLand. Stress is illegal, sharks surround the island and if you want to leave, you are allowed but only after you've shown you can build your own boat. Follow the Tyranny: At the link here, you can find all the Tyrant in Training socials and website Tyrant In Training is proud to be part of Podomedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

May 07, 20261 hr 3 minSeason 6Ep. 15

Stephanie Elle - A Test For Evil Cats

This week’s tyrant is Irish comedian Stephanie Elle Stephanie is the only Stephanie on her Utopia island of Stephtopia Flash mobs are running wild. Taylor Swift might show up. Prison is a series of rooms of minor inconveniences mostly revolving around having wet socks. If there are any problems or scandals, loyal employee Joe will be scapegoated. Follow the Tyranny: At the link here, you can find all the Tyrant in Training socials and website Tyrant In Training is proud to be part of Podomedy Ho...

Apr 30, 20261 hr 8 minSeason 6Ep. 14

Keego - Supreme Handsome Virile Super Leader

This week’s tyrant is Irish comedian Keego Keego is known as.the Supreme Handsome Virile Super Leader of Inis Keego The the Supreme Handsome Virile Super Leader of Inis Keego rules his citizens with an iron fist while they stare in wonder at his giant golden statue that shades the nation with its erection. Inis Keego's people are famous for being good natured and fun but instinctively make foreigners jealous over their incredible arses. Fun fact: Al Pacino's line "GREAT ASS" in Casino was heavil...

Apr 23, 202655 minSeason 6Ep. 13

Asher Robertson - Tyrannical Mother

This week’s tyrant is Asher Robertson comedian and host at the HAHA Ha'penny Comedy Club with Twice Weekly Comedy Shows at the Ha'penny bridge inn every Wednesday and Sunday starting at 8pm. Asher is known as Mother of Ourland. Unfortunately, the island's name may lead to some problematic chanting at times but the people are emotionally manipulated to love their tyrant leader and Mother. If you win the lottery, you may have to hand it over depending on the countries financial crisis or Mother's ...

Apr 16, 20261 hr 13 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Neilly from the Leftist Cooks Authentic Sincere Tyranny

This week’s tyrant is YouTuber, Musician, Comedian, Neilly Farrell from The Leftist Cooks The Leftists Cooks (Neilly and Sarah) create video essays about the social sciences, philosophy, and art all found on Youtube and Patreon Here's a recent video answering the questions, Are Irish Americans actually "Irish"? Are immigrants to Ireland "Irish"? What does it actually mean to be Irish anyway? You can follow Neilly on Instagram and Bluesky too On this episode Neilly becomes the Artistic Director o...

Apr 09, 20261 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Ryan LaPlante - Not Enough Canada's

This week’s tyrant is Producer, DM/GM Player/Host of Dumb-Dumbs & Dice collection of TTRPG podcasts such as Dumbs & Dragons: Ryan LaPlante , known as El Presidente of Canada 2. El Presidente was confident that his 24 point plan would lead not just to Canada 2 domination but world domination so this episode goes through point by point, checking on El Presidente's approval rating to see if he's able to add more countries to his aspirational Canada Union or will he be forced to exile himsel...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 18 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Karl Spain - The Ruler of no Tipperary Sh*t here

This week’s tyrant is Irish comedian Karl Spain, known as The Ruler of Connolly Island. The Ruler has decided that everybody has one year to remain worthy enough to stay on the island, sort of a relegation battle might occur around Christmas time. The people are chill, there are murals everywhere and because of the sun, former Ibiza partyers are now clubbing on Emo Street (named after Emo Philips) Follow Karl online here . Follow the Tyranny: At the link here, you can find all the Tyrant in Trai...

Mar 26, 20261 hr 23 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Less Air-Fryers, More Wicca Bread (With Jo Caulfield)

This week’s tyrant is award winning comedian and author Jo Caulfield, known as Jo of Joland. Jo is the first tyrant to actually feed their finance minister Paul. Jo is also willing to put their friend, who is great craic, into prison for being a murderer, since that psychotic serial killer might reflect badly on her. Find Jo anywhere on Social media and her website for news about upcoming shows and her new book."The Funny Thing About Death" Jo has a new book out "The Funny Thing About Death" is ...

Mar 19, 202657 minSeason 6Ep. 8

The Giant Mariah Carey Statue (With Trae Renee)

This week’s tyrant is blogger and podcaster Trae Renee, known as Trae of St. Traepez An island with its own Mariah Carey statue built into the mountain. Trae has allowed Taylor Swift to buy a small beach-house for 19 billion dollars. Trae is also busy admonishing her citizens for pronouncing the islands name wrong. Follow Trae on Threads You can also find Trae's blog and podcast - 2 Mean Blondes -Candid conversations about living with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence here You can follow a...

Mar 12, 20261 hr 8 minSeason 6Ep. 7

She's irredeemable In A Nice Way (With Athena Kugblenu)

This week’s tyrant is comedian, writer and voice actor Athena Kugblenu, known as Her irredeemable Greatness of Athenaistan There's only one Athena on this island, and please no Stan's either. If you stand by the door on public transport instead of shuffling down the aisle then you're immediately arrested. Athena's approval rating used to be 73 percent so Her irredeemable Greatness brilliantly removed the troublesome 27 percent out to the countryside with no technology so they couldn't bother any...

Mar 05, 20261 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 6

A Dungeon In Eden (With Rush Kazi)

This week’s tyrant is comedian Rush Kazi. Known to the people of Eden as Sultana Rush. Sultana Rush takes inspiration from Tony Montana and makes sure their kind and devoted followers know all about their scandals immediately. They also frequently sends people to the Dungeon, a fantastic party area, for 10 million years. This episode also features Sultana Rush's consort William, showing up with an appalling approval rating, leading to a fight with best friend Paul using ice skates. Say hello to ...

Feb 26, 20261 hr 20 minSeason 6Ep. 5

The Tyrant Tower with the Giant Cannon (With Vittorio Leonardi)

This week’s tyrant is comedian Vittorio Leonardi. Known to the people of Katarra as the Supreme Sky Marshall. Vittoria makes sure crime stays down by randomly surveilling his citizens from his giant tower (known as the Kings Penis) and firing upon any criminals from the cannon that sits atop it. Have a problem with it and the Supreme Sky Marshall offers free base jumping lessons from the top of the tower. Say hello to Vittorio on social media on Instagram And linktree for more links Follow the T...

Feb 19, 20261 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Tyrant of Rob Schneider, Bakers, Irish Thieves and Tories (With Alasdair Beckett-King)

Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King (Mock the Week) is the next tyrant to rule his own country. Known to the people of Barbara CartLand as The First Everyman.. Known to the people of Barbara CartLand as The First Everyman. Alasdair has taken over from Rob Schneider to lead a crusade against Bakers and their disgusting disregard for the universally accepted number for "dozen". He also battles back the opposing "Irish Thieves and Tories Party" while building himself a giant pair of legs. Catch Alasdair...

Feb 12, 20261 hr 6 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Dictating in a Diamond Bikini (With Wisconsin Tiff)

This week’s tyrant is the adult content creator Wisconsin Tiff, otherwise worshipped as the Goddess Tiffany of Howaiian Island. Goddess Tiffany struts around in either a diamond dress or diamond bikini, depending on the occasion, demanding her subjects bow to her unless they have a medical waiver. Find Wisconsin Tiff at WisconsinTiffxxx.com for updates, upcoming projects and new releases. Follow the Tyranny: At the link below, you can find all the Tyrant in Training socials and website Tyrant In...

Feb 05, 20261 hrSeason 6Ep. 2

Balancing The Budget, One Kidney At A Time(With Chris O’Neill)

This week’s tyrant is the co-host of Telling Tinder Tales , kidney harvester and hater of laces Chris O’Neill, known to his terrified subjects as Sir of Red Bloody Island. Sir Chris has solved the national deficit with a bold new strategy: selling his citizens' kidneys to the highest bidder. When he isn't using his population for profit, he’s enforcing a strict No-Lace Policy. On Red Bloody Island, shoelaces are a sign of rebellion, unless you’re a tennis pro. Check out Chris O’Neill by listenin...

Jan 29, 20261 hr 11 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Anna Clifford - Queen of Snow, The New Santa Claus

Last Tyrant Episode of 2025 is a Christmas themed episode This time, a guest becomes a replacement for Santa Claus This weeks guest is Dublin Standup Comedian, Actor and Writer Anna Clifford! Check out Anna's linktree here for her upcoming gigs in Ireland, UK and Europe and her social media pages too. Anna is replacing Santa and delivering presents as the Queen of Snow. She can't go down chimneys so you have to leave a window open for her to climb in. Also, she may be laughing a lot but that's j...

Dec 18, 202539 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Codi Vore - Director Codi of Untitled Island

This week's tyrant is filmmaker, accountant, energetic absurdist, theatre kid whose photogenic, horizontal dancing enthusiast Codi Vore who likes to be known as Director Codi of Untitled Island. An island of warm weather, a glorious cathedral for people to gather and bump uglies in the name of black magic and fun. The island is also the set of the blockbuster flop reboot of the Pirates of the Caribbean - Pirates of the Codibbean. Codi Vore is unique in both name and quirky answers to the podcast...

Dec 11, 20251 hr 42 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Mandy Kaplan- The Supermodel of Mandasia

This week's tyrant is Actress. VO Artist. Producer of Miscast. Writer. Podcaster. Mandy Kaplan, who likes to be known as the Supermodel of Mandasia An island paradise for cheese and cat lovers. If you get on the wrong side of the Supermodel, you may get beheaded, privately, and cloned. Rule one: never listen, mention or acknowledge the existence of that lying, non-sexy man Rod Stewart. Say hello to Mandy on her website : And on Instagram And listen to Mandy's own podcast Make Me A Nerd With Mand...

Dec 04, 202548 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Eddy Brimson - King Edward of Brimstonia

This week's tyrant is comedian Eddy Brimson, who likes to be known as King Edward of Brimstonia An island for Watford and chips fans. If you're a Luton Town fan you're barred from Brimstonia and if you're a racist, King Edward has made a lovely little separate island for you to live on instead. Say hello to Eddy on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/eddy.brimson/?hl=en At this link below you can find all the Tyrant in Training socials and website: https://linktr.ee/TyrantsInTraining?fbclid...

Nov 27, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Lou Conran - Boss of the Louuuuuvre

This week's tyrant is comedian Lou Conran, who is Boss of the island Louuuuuvre An island for Sumo wrestling enthusiasts and no cats allowed due to allergies. Lou's website is here: https://www.louconran.com Where you can find her social media pages, Lou's comedy podcasts including Tough Gig Comedy Podcast and her upcoming tour dates. At this link below you can find all the Tyrant in Training socials and website: https://linktr.ee/TyrantsInTraining?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2Mj...

Nov 20, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Bryon Kershaw - Magistar & Head Tyrant of Dragonia

This week's tyrant is fellow podcaster Bryon Kershaw, who is Magistar & Head Tyrant of Dragonia, an island of dorks who somehow manage to temporarily conquer the Western & Eastern United States. Bryon hosts two fun, entertaining roleplay podcasts Spirits and Monsters of Old Seattle, exploring supernatural history of Seattle in this Actual Play series using the Vaesen role-playing game system by Free League Publishing. Which can be found here https://www.spiritsandmonsters.com/?fbclid=PAZ...

Nov 13, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Paul Marsh - President Paul of Marshapalooza

This week's tyrant is Irish comedian Paul Marsh, sharing his rules for a justice system based on Judge Dredd rules, eating pasta off of radiators and line between people being sound - odd - cracked or strange At this link you can find Paul's socials, including his podcast Filmedy, with himself and fellow comedians talking movies: https://linktr.ee/Paul.Marsh?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnsCUsrZXE_TqleIG-7YbS0RhcNNA83akOGERDsDRyw19ngQaRWemoSkDcm4c_aem_9wQwS0wUJaYM9v...

Nov 06, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 2

James Quesada - Previously On Previous

Improv and Comedy Creator James Quesada takes over Tyrant in Training as the Leon of Previous Island. An island where it's always time for culling the local population. Follow James on Instagram And follow Sounds Funny Radio HERE Follow Tyrant In Training on any site found on Linktree And go to the website for more tyrants on the show Tyrant In Training is an improv comedy podcast hosted by Kevin Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 30, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Rachel Steele - Mistress Steele of Peace Island!

Adult Film Actress, Producer and CEO at Red MILF Productions Rachel Steele takes over Tyrant In Training as Mistress Steele of Peace Island. A vegans paradise where an army of bodybuilders will take care of troublemakers Follow Rachel on Instagram And more ways to follow, including Rachel's official website are found HERE Follow Tyrant In Training on any site found on Linktree And go to the website for more tyrants on the show Tyrant In Training is an improv comedy podcast hosted by Kevin Ryan H...

Oct 23, 202554 minEp. 124

Laura Doorneweerd-Perry: The Boss Tyrant

Joining the show from Amsterdam, Improv teacher and performer Laura Doorneweerd-Perry explains her rule as Boss of Januaria, allowing democracy, forbidding capitalism and delegating justice to raccoons who barely understand her. Follow this funny improv performer Laura on her LinkedIn page as well as her website . You can also catch Laura's improv group, Flock Theatre performing new shows at Flock Studio - Treehouse by having a look on the Flock Theatre website Looking for more Tyrant In Trainin...

Oct 16, 202557 minEp. 123

Tiny Tyrant - Monday Show

Kevin and Celine talk about the Independent Podcast Awards, 911 and Pirates of the Caribbean at a community college Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202518 min
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