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After more than a decade and nearly 400 episodes, Left Hand Right Brain comes to an end. JD is joined by longtime friend Royce Roeswood and wife Mallory for one final episode reflecting on creativity, friendship, podcasting, growing older, and what it means to intentionally let something go. The episode revisits clips from the earliest days of the podcast and explores how perspectives change over time. What holds up? What doesn't? What it feels like to hear younger versions of yourself speak back to you years later. Royce and JD discuss art, ambition, burnout, relationships, comedy, ego, storytelling, and the shifting landscape of podcasting itself. The final segment with Mallory brings the show full circle. After meeting through the podcast years ago, the two reflect on how Left Hand Right Brain became more than just conversations about creativity; it became a living archive of growth, relationships, and change. This final episode is less about endings and more about transition. The show may be ending, but the friendships, conversations, and recordings remain. Podcasts never die. Left Hand Right Brain FOREVER! Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Instagram @lefthandrightbrain or hit us up old school at lefthandrightbrainpod.org

This week JD brings back longtime collaborators Paul Karolyi and Andres Becerril for a reflective, and at times uncomfortable, look at what this show has been and what it isn't anymore. JD revisits clips from nearly a decade ago, forcing everyone to confront earlier versions of themselves: the voices, the ambitions, the awkwardness, and the assumptions about creativity, success, and identity. What starts as a clip show quickly turns into a broader conversation about how podcasting has changed, why it's harder to be authentic now, and whether it's better to burn out or deliberately walk away. Along the way, they get into friendship over time, the shifting meaning of "making it," and the reality that not everything you build is meant to last forever.

This episode marks the beginning of the end for Left Hand Right Brain. This week JD is joined by longtime friend and comedian Patrick Scott to look back at where this podcast started and what it's become. We listen to clips from one of our first episodes together from 2016 and react to them—what holds up, what doesn't, and how much (or how little) we've actually changed. The conversation moves between comedy, relationships, career choices, and the pressure to grow into something more. It's an honest look at friendship over time and the strange experience of hearing your past self speak back to you. More than anything, this episode reflects what the podcast has always been: a record of where I was at the time. A running diary of conversations, ideas, and people who mattered. This is the first of several farewell episodes with guests who shaped the show along the way.

This week JD returns from a short break and sits down with his wife Mallory Vining, for a spooky-season conversation about Bram Stoker's Dracula.Topics include but are not limited to: audiobooks vs. physical books, how Dracula plays with early science fiction and Victorian repression, and why Quincey Morris might secretly be the best character in the book. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Instagram @lefthandrightbrain or hit us up old school at lefthandrightbrainpod.org

This week JD chats with guest Ethan Everhart, a Denver-based comedian/musician (Solar Flare Sunset). Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: why being hack isn't just annoying, it's damaging, Conan O'Brien's legacy, and why the Austin comedy scene isn't impressing either of them. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Instagram @lefthandrightbrain or hit us up old school at lefthandrightbrainpod.org Get tickets to Comedy Saved the Video Star!

This week JD chats with guest Delina Gigikos, a Denver-based stand-up comedian. They talk about food habits, spending money, personal growth, and comedy lessons learned along the way. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: vibe shifts, self-awareness, and boundaries. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, or hit us up old school at lefthandrightbrainpod.org

This week JD chats with guest Emily Cornelius. Emily is a Denver-based comedian on the rise, and they talk about what it's like building a comedy career, fashion choices past and present, and how comedy and personal style can go hand in hand. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: the power of accessories, low-rise jeans, Miss Juicy trivia, and packing shoes like a pro. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org

This week, JD chats with guest Sam Ellefson. Sam is a Denver-based comedian. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: making a comedy special, rattlesnake attacks, and how shame can turn into material. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org

This week JD chats with guest Jack Comstock. Jack is a Denver-based comedian. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: joining a new comedy scene, comparing NYC and Denver mics, and living with comics. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org

This week JD chats with guest Tiffany Burke. Tiffany is a multidisciplinary comedian, artist, and all-around creative human. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: the power of morning pages, doing things not the hardest way, Reiki healing, and building community through vulnerability and creativity. Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org

This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD reunites with his old podcast crew—Patrick Scott and Andreas Becerril—for a special episode featuring Paul Karolyi (City Cast Denver), who's hoping to earn his spot as an honorary "Chupacabro." They reminisce about their chaotic podcast past (Los Chupacabros), debate Star Wars lore, explore fast food loyalties, and dive headfirst into very NSFW hypotheticals. From talking over each other to laughing until they cry, it's a ridiculous and rowdy hang with real podcast chemistry. 💬 Chapters 00:00 – Jurassic Park riffs & parenting fails 06:00 – Weird Al, Vince Vaughn, and nostalgic crushes 12:00 – Paul's unofficial Chupacabro audition 20:00 – Rehashing why the old podcast broke up 26:00 – Pope roleplay & spicy dirty talk confessions 32:00 – Cheating: money vs. physical betrayal 36:00 – ED meds and gas station boner pills 40:00 – Kimono culture and performance enhancement ethics 45:00 – Fast food draft: Good Times vs. Hamburger Stand 50:00 – Gummy candy vs. chocolate wars 55:00 – Outro chaos and revisiting old bits Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org #LHRB #ComedyPodcast #LosChupacabros #DenverComedy #PaulKarolyi #PatrickScott #AndreasBecerril #CityCastDenver #PodcastReunion #NerdTalk #LeftHandRightBrain

This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD is joined by Matt Orrin, Jake Becker, and Mitch Jones—the gang behind the Broadcast Geeks podcast—for a wide-ranging, off-the-rails conversation about which streaming platform reigns supreme, they share hot takes on forgotten gems like My Name Is Earl, and uncover the dark side of media consolidation. There are impressions, deep dives into suits (both TV and legal), and some classic Broadcast Geeks-style chaos. Whether you're into comic books, comedy, or corporate takedowns—this episode has something for the inner geek in all of us. Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org #LHRB #BroadcastGeeks #ComedyPodcast #StreamingWars #GeekCulture #DenverComics #JakeBecker #MattOrrin #MitchJones

This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD sits down with comedian, writer, and self-defense instructor Christina Vasili for a heartfelt and hilarious convo about family, identity, and gelato. They chat about what it's like growing up first-gen Greek-American, the struggle of balancing softness with strength, and how Christina started teaching women's self-defense classes after years of therapy. Christina also shares what connecting with the sea means to her and how it grounds her in culture and self. From generational expectations to learning how to protect your peace, this one's a deep, funny, and empowering ride. Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org #LHRB #ChristinaVasili #ComedyPodcast #WomenInComedy #GreekAmerican #SelfDefense #DenverComedy #LeftHandRightBrain #TherapyTalk #FirstGenFeels

This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD Lopez is joined by the hosts of City Cast Denver—Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love—for a fun and freewheeling conversation packed with laughs, local flavor, and unexpected opinions. They talk about everything from Denver dog poop drama to personal fashion struggles, and dream jobs involving ice cream carts. Along the way, JD tries to convince everyone that baseball tees are a trap, Olivia admits she's a walking contradiction, and Paul throws some gentle shade (as usual). It's a chaotic episode full of comedy, city vibes, and seltzer-fueled hot takes—exactly what you'd expect when LHRB collides with City Cast Denver. Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org #LeftHandRightBrain #ComedyPodcast #CityCastDenver #PaulKarolyi #OliviaJewellLove #DenverComedy #PodcastHumor #AppleWatchDrama #IceCreamDreams #SeltzerTakes

This week, JD Lopez welcomes back Ethan Everhart for another hilarious and thought-provoking conversation. From debating whether musicians or comedians are more narcissistic to getting paid for your art, and why billionaires are (probably) evil, this episode covers it all! 🎸🎤💰 Ethan shares his wildest band stories, including dealing with flaky musicians and what happens when you meet an overconfident drummer on a musician dating app (yes, those exist). Plus, JD and Ethan dive into whether making money off your passion means you're a sellout, and they somehow manage to debate the morality of Paul McCartney and Elon Musk in the same episode. Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org #ComedyPodcast #LeftHandRightBrain #DenverPodcasts #GuitarLife #StandUpComedy #PodcastLife #IndieMusic #MakingArt #CapitalismDebate