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Lyall Behrens talks comfort watching Ken Burns docs, performing for rich boomers, and how “slop” is already heading the way of “mid” and “trash.” He also unpacks the breakup between Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion, his thoughts on the Donald Trump assassination attempts, backlash to Bobbi Althoff doing stand-up at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, and the NBA Playoffs. R.I.P. Alex Doung

Lyall opens with a pre-show check-in from San Diego—how the weekend went, three restaurants worth hitting, and a quick debate on Italian vs. Italian-American food. On Let’s Unpack That: • LeBron James vs. Memphis — what he said, why people are mad, and what’s really behind the backlash • Why J. Cole might need to stop doing interviews • The LaRussell rally + Lyall’s theory on Vallejo culture (and why Vallejo dudes might be a little sensitive) • Jay-Z’s GQ interview — what stood out • Kanye West selling out SoFi Stadium + a conspiracy take • Louis C.K. returns with a new Netflix special — are people ready?

A very pop culture–nerd episode—Lyall Behrens recaps the Academy Awards, gets into the Sinners vs. One Battle After Another debate, and yes… there is some LaRussell Heaven Sent slander. Also, the latest on Zohran Mamdani’s wife and the internet doing what it does best—digging up old posts.

Pre-Show: Lyall Behrens on millennial neighborhood bars and Bam Adebayo’s wild 83-point game. Lyall breaks down dating in your mid-30s—first dates vs. casual hookups, ditching dinner dates, post-breakup security blankets, and the three levels of locking in. Streaming now: Heartbroken in Oakland | Full Crowd Work Show | Lyall Behrens https://youtu.be/JbPb3w_VjuI?si=yzb8GyS4_erzh72C

Lyall Behrens talks Valentines Day shows in Oakland, SLO Comedy Fest, Central Coast Food & Wine, behind the scenes comedy competition and more.

Lyall Behrens recaps a holiday trip to Oakland, talks Jay‑Z and Pusha T in the Epstein files, Kanye’s apology and distribution deal, Minnesota’s latest headlines, a serious Luigi Mansion question involving his cousin, and why the NBA is harder to care about this season.

Lyall Behrens unpacks why Black folks always ask, “Do you think Kevin Hart is funny?” when they find out you’re a Comedian, why Black comics still need that signature project, and the showdown between Marlon Wayans vs. 50 Cent. He tackles Busta Rhymes vs. a prank-pulling TikToker, why social media isn’t to blame for society’s corniness, 90s MTV nostalgia, Bill Clinton as the first “relatable” president, and the evolution of Eminem’s voices—all while unpacking why America’s drinking less might say more than you think.

Lyall Behrens breaks down why small venues hit different, the Thanksgiving urge to text old flames, and his recent ride in a Waymo. Current events include a comedian arrested for threatening a public official, BD Wong’s questionable joke, takeaways from Sean Combs: The Reckoning, and Chris Paul getting sent home from the Clippers. It’s a full unpacking — jokes, opinions, and Lyall’s signature chaos.

Lyall Behrens breaks down his pre-Thanksgiving workout routine, why the holiday needs a full rebrand, and why—even though he hates to admit it—JD Vance is right about nobody liking turkey. He gets into why most people actually can’t cook, the Thanksgiving movies and TV shows worth revisiting, and later, Lyall’s mom jumps in to add her own heat to the holiday conversation. A festive mess in the best way.

Lyall Behrens breaks down walking in L.A., the annual Friendsgiving FOMO epidemic, and mean Mexican girls. He also explains why baseball documentaries are the most soothing thing on Earth. Then he dives into the week’s current events: the D4vd investigation, the eternal battle of Netflix documentaries vs. Lifetime movies, Kash Patel allegedly using a SWAT team to guard his girlfriend, Bill Maher retiring from touring and what it says about old rich comedians, Draymond Green’s ongoing crash-outs, Klay Thompson vs. Ja Morant, Michelle Obama vs. India Arie, and Netflix’s Being Eddie.

Lyall kicks things off fighting seasonal depression, getting into rainy-day comfort movies, and what it’s like doing stand-up alongside the same comics he watched on TV as a teenager. He breaks down the passing of Coach John Beam, the wild rumor about Donald Trump allegedly giving Bill Clinton a b*****b (complete with impressions of how it might have gone down), and why Oakland’s gun violence feels so normalized to people from the Town. From there, Lyall dives into Rory’s resurfaced racist tweet, Klay vs. Pat Bev, actual thunder cracking in the middle of the episode, Pusha T refusing to change diapers, and—because priorities matter—Lyall’s full Thanksgiving menu. Another chaotic, honest, and unfiltered week of Let’s Unpack That.

Lyall Behrens hits the road — literally and figuratively — breaking down the New York Mayoral election results, his trip to San Luis Obispo, and why people in small towns get to be weird in peace. He also talks scenic drives through Southern California, advice for new comics, Dick Cheney’s passing, Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris eyeing 2028, 50 Cent catching backlash after Zohran Mamdani’s win, and why street dudes are not liberal — plus, who could really beat Jay-Z in a Verzuz?

Lyall kicks it off with the Dodgers–Blue Jays World Series and how nobody hits your phone asking “you watching the game?” anymore. He gets into attending baseball game logistics, MLB not having a real personality at the top like the NBA or NFL, LA’s vibe on airplane mode, 2020s nightlife on life support, and the male loneliness epidemic—with some stories that make it all make sense.

Lyall breaks down bros over hoes, salmon fatigue, and the NBA’s wild La Rosa Nostra gambling scandal — including why players risked it all for side cash. He also gets into Howard University coming to Oakland, Ray Daniels’ “you forget you’re Black in L.A.” take, and the regional finger-pointing between Black folks.

Lyall Behrens breaks down the No Kings protests and why political issues can’t be solved online—then dives into his theory on Snoop Dogg featuring a gay couple on his cartoon show, why Marc Maron is a hater like most comedians, and what Diddy could do to win back some public favor. Check out this episode of Lyall's other Podcast: https://youtu.be/efbrtYxMdaw?si=Vc8pBcw0FynNFtNh