The Comedian Next Door

The Comedian Next Door · Aug 20, 2026

Riff 102 - A Little Different Riff Session

This riff session is different. We explore the deconstruction of faith among contemporary Christian artists, the nature of truth in religion, and the cultural shifts affecting Christianity today. We analyze how modern spiritual beliefs …

The Comedian Next Door · Aug 17, 2026

TCND: Scary Puppet, Driver's Ed, and John's Algorithm (Corn Cast!)

Luke made corn, neighbor! You want some? John's ventriloquist friend has a creepy puppet. And the Three Pigs Origin Story is worth telling again! THEN: One of the grandkids is old enough for Driver's …

The Comedian Next Door · Aug 13, 2026

Riff 101 - Sometimes music ain't about the music and comedy shop talk

We cover a lot of important ground in this episode, assuming your definition of “important” includes pets behaving like tiny freeloading roommates, rock musicians attempting to communicate with the International Space Station, and comedians …

The Comedian Next Door · Aug 10, 2026

TCND: Women's Prison and Divorcing Best Friends (Barefoot in Public)

Hey, Neighbor! John performed in another prison, but it was a Women's Prison this time. The female inmates have a few things in common with male inmates, but there are some amusing differences as …

The Comedian Next Door · Aug 6, 2026

Riff 100 - When concert tickets required survival skills and we learned how to socialize with Pickup Sticks

This is our 100th riff session! To celebrate, we're including this sentence announcing our 100th riff session! The conversation starts with an unexpectedly serious debate over the difference between tin whistles, recorders, and the …

The Comedian Next Door · Aug 3, 2026

TCND: Luke is Funny and Murderous Mothers (We Don't Remember)

We know Luke is funny, Neighbor, but we just can't remember what he said...AND, have you noticed how nice the Peaches is being to her husband today? LATER: This is an abrupt shift to …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 30, 2026

Riff 99 - One more source for bad advice and Quattro Dog.

We imagine a streaming program to offer terrible advice and make mention of product ideas so gloriously vague that “Quattro Dog” exists. We swap stories about improvisation, audience engagement, and why the internet keeps …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 27, 2026

I think it's working now...Riff 98...At long last!

I believe this episode is finally available. There's a glitch in the upload process that I have worked around...I think.Thanks for your persistent effort to listen to this episode! We sincerely hope it's worth …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 27, 2026

TCND: Bad Dress Rehearsal and Dumb Ex-vangelicals (Luke's Nipples)

John got an ace-in-the-hole today! And Luke has nipples... Peter Pan is over, but the memories are forever. We're thankful the old adage about terrible dress rehearsals held true! THEN: John officially transferred his …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 24, 2026

Riff 98 UPDATED - I uploaded the wrong file yesterday!!! Sorry!!!

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 23, 2026

Riff 98 - Beating Florida Heat and The Dumbest Religion of All Time

Remember when summer meant going outside because your parents were tired of looking at you? Juan and John do. In this episode, they reminisce about growing up in Florida, where the official state sport …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 20, 2026

TCND: Monsoon at the Fair and Stolen Coolers

Welcome to the table, Neighbor. Come with us as we parse through Luke's complicated feelings about which sports team to root for. THEN: Have you ever sailed a ship to the fair or wondered …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 16, 2026

Riff 97 - Fried Butter and World Cup

Join us as we explore the wild world of fair foods, the cultural quirks of sports fandom, and the humorous side of everyday life. From deep-fried delicacies to the mysteries of the World Cup, …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 13, 2026

TCND: DON'T LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE (The Boring Episode)

We've turned down the intro music to spare your ears, Neighbor! Also, you don't want Luke (the PodNinja) in your cheer block. Every time he roots for a team, they end up losing...THEN: We're …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 9, 2026

Riff 96 - Boom Goes the Neighborhood and Defining Indecent

We set out to talk about fireworks and somehow ended up with a tour of the neighborhood personalities who make every holiday feel like a live-action sociology experiment. Along the way, we compare fireworks …

The Comedian Next Door · Jul 6, 2026

TCND: McKinney's Take Over (and African Americans and a Suicide Note)

The Comedian Next Door, John Branyan, is a cabin dad at church camp this week. But don't worry! Bridger is here! First, we read a couple things from the mail bag. Our thistle problems …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 29, 2026

TCND: Moisture Problems and Over-Inclusion (How To Go Crazy)

We have several problems, Neighbor--and all of them involve moisture. Cooincidence?! We think not! THEN: The Peaches learned a new term, and it will either help you become a better comedian or drive you …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 25, 2026

Riff 94 - A Spontaneous Ballad for a Bunny

Songwriting seems like magic until you actually watch someone do it. Then you realize it's mostly just confidently making bad decisions until some of them accidentally rhyme. We're writing a song completely on the …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 22, 2026

TCND: World Cup, F-Words, and Promotional Stunts

Country rooooooooad! Take me hooooooome! To the plaaaaaaaace I beloooooooong! (Sing along, neighbor. It's a World Cup anthem now!) Also, a Creek Chub is a fish. Not what you're thinking.THEN: We aren't really "sports …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 18, 2026

Riff 93 - We Need a Good Analogy for Protesting Christian Rock

We revisited movies that leave emotional dents in the audience. We reflected on the particular impact of Bone Tomahawk, Memento, and No Country for Old Men, each of which demonstrates that filmmakers possess an …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 15, 2026

TCND: Christians in Politics (Mud Puddle Gets Glove-y)

It has been 18 years of marriage for The Pod Ninja and the Peaches! They spent the day carting the fruit of their marriage to various activities...How long does a parrot live? (And, should …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 11, 2026

Riff 92: Overlayed Maps, Bigfoot, and Remedies for Congestion

We began by asking one of humanity's most pressing questions: What if the Bible has been secretly giving us directions to American landmarks this whole time? We examined theories involving overlaid maps of the …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 8, 2026

TCND: Bible Camp and Soccer Showdown (How to Teach Apologetics)

It has been an unsusual week. Things feel off cars, coaches got kicked out of sports games, and Bridger saw a pirate! It's Bible camp season--but some people need to BE camp counselors more …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 5, 2026

Riff 91 - The Comedy Conference, I mean 'Retreat'

This week, we—John Branyan, Juan DeVevo, and David Pendleton—attempt to explain the difference between a religious retreat and a conference, which is harder than it sounds when three middle-aged guys start wandering off into …

The Comedian Next Door · Jun 1, 2026

TCND: Men Who Can't Take Jokes and Worthless Nipples

It's a bit of a let-down at the top of the show... The Peaches thought she recorded something adorable to share, but the recording didn't work.THEN: Who is The Comedian on the Fight, Laugh, …

The Comedian Next Door · May 28, 2026

Riff 90 - Hit Animal Hierarchy and Diabolical Beetles

This episode moves between internet frustrations, family stories, and long-running debates about animals, morality, and personal identity. The discussion begins with the difficulty of searching for personal channels online before shifting into conversations about …

The Comedian Next Door · May 25, 2026

TCND: Inculcate a Christian Worldview (Magnatiles Meltdown)

There's sadness in the McKinney household because Bridger doesn't want to apologize. (Who does, really?) Also, there was a clip from Comedian Nate Bargatze shown at church, and it reminded John that a Christian …

The Comedian Next Door · May 21, 2026

Riff 89 - Four Door Sports Car for The Right Amount of Adrenaline

Juan thought it would be fun to write a song together. So we did. Sort of. The creative process is often a mixed bag of hilarity and dead ends. We start out thinking it's …

The Comedian Next Door · May 18, 2026

TCND: Dipe Wipes and Autism Spectrum (

Welcome to the table, Neighbor! John has all the best diaper-changing moves!... Some friends took our pickles and left their socks... The McKinney kids auditioned for another show... AND, don't even bother playing a …

The Comedian Next Door · May 14, 2026

Riff 88 - Liquid Smoke and Unimpressive Talents

Imagine standing next to a cozy fire, watching the smoke dance up into the night sky like a little ghost. It’s something we all know, but there are so many myths and misunderstandings about …