The Smartest Man in the World
Comedian Greg Proops delivers sharp, witty, and often improvised commentary on politics, culture, and everyday absurdities. Known for his quick wit and encyclopedic knowledge, he tackles a wide range of topics with humor and insight. Each episode feels like a spontaneous, intelligent conversation from a seasoned stand-up veteran. The podcast captures Proops's unique voice, blending irreverent jokes with thoughtful observations.
Episodes
Cliffs
In a new missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Boz Scaggs, Boonville and Berkeley.
Doves
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about “Cool Hand Luke,” champagne and Connie Francis.
Sly
In this fresh missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Barry Jenkins, The Boys in the Band and Brian Wilson.
Ponchos
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss deportations, Dr. Kildare and Dirk Bogarde.
Jaspers
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer preach on Putin, Pearl Bailey and punk rock.
Monks
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer rap on rain, Richard Perry and Redd Foxx.
Smiths
In this missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer commiserate on Kamala Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Ken Page.
Tops
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Brazil, Billy Bean and Bob Newhart.
Mays
In another broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer address Althea Gibson, Anouk Aimée and Albert Heath.
Carters
In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on Lee Dorsey, Louis Gossett Jr and Luis Buñuel.
Pogos
In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about The Shangri-Las, The Smothers Brothers and Shane MacGowan.
Crofts
Live from the The Punchline in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cookie Bear, A Christmas Carol and Cormac McCarthy.
Optimists
Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg talks travel, Texas and Tenzing Norgay.
Smokies
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on The Rolling Stones, Rudolph Isley and Richard Roundtree.
The Negro Leagues Hall of Game Awards 2023
Live from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, Greg hosts the Hall of Game awards. Greg interviews baseball greats Al Downing, Dave Stewart, Derrick Blue, Dontrelle Willis and Doc Gooden.
Peewees
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer acknowledge Agnès Varda, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy Smart.
Pants
Live from the Soho Theatre in London, Greg ponders pints, Pantera and Portsmouth.
Glasses
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer analyze Angela Bassett, An American Tail and Astrud Gilberto.
Huskies
Live from Esther’s Follies in Austin as part of SXSW, Greg alludes to The Alamo, Ann Richards and awards shows.
Shorts
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Hong, jazz and Judy Heumann.
Temptations
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss The Delfonics, Dianne Feinstein and David Crosby.
Stitches
Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cleveland, Christmas and Chaney.
Paris Blues
Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg cracks on Christmas Carols, The Clash and Christine McVie.
Sunsets
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on lettuce, Lou Reed and Loretta Lynn.
Hollands
In this dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Michelle Obama, Mary Peltola and Mable John.
Bills
In the the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter on Buck O’Neil, Bo Hopkins and Bob Dylan.
Roe
In the latest communiqué from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on Ron Carter, Roberta Flack and Roe v. Wade.
Opals
In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kelsie Whitmore and The Keystone Korner.
Poitiers
In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out Funkadelic, fashion and Fred McGriff.
Caps
Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg banters on baking bread, Bo Donaldson and the Haywoods and The Bell Beefer.
Buds
In the this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mark Meadows, Minnie Miñoso and The Monkees.
Gaps
In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak Scotland, Schoolhouse Rock and super slides.
Dashes
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg speaks about Sarah Dash, Spearmint Rhino and "Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song."
Pops
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Colorado, Carl Bean and Confederate statues.
Watts
In today’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer love Louisiana, Lou Grant and Lee “Scratch” Perry.
Knots
In today’s conversation from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Josephine Baker, James W. Loewen and Jack Hirschman.
Fries
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg dips into diving boards, dinosaurs and Don Henley.
Cables
In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer kick around Kool and the Gang, Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochul.
Ravens
In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Charles Connor, Christian Boltanski and Charlie Watts.
Guardians
In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bill Macy, Biz Markie and Bob Moses.
Camels
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders Pearl Bailey, patchouli and Pete Rose
Bullhorns
In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer harp on Haribo gummies, Harvey Milk and Hawaii.
Shores
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg chats about Chrissie Hynde, Cher and the Circle Star Theatre.
Mudcats
In the latest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out The Firesign Theatre, Fee Waybill and federal judge appointments.
Grooves
In the latest chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Venus Williams, vaccines and voter suppression.
Watchtowers
In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bob Dylan, Bettye Lavette and Betye Saar.
Partners
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg nods to Nick Franglen, Nora Dunn and Nick and Nora Charles.
Flacks
In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mr. Personality, masks and McCarthy.
Shocks
In today’s chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer salute San Francisco, Senator Warnock and Star Wars.
Stacks
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg raps on rodeos, The Readymades and Republicans.
Kingpins
In this week’s missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer allude to Al Green, Alvin Sykes and Tony Allen.
Cures
In the latest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about chinchillas, Cabaret Voltaire and Clint Eastwood.
Khans
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg gabs on George Saunders, George Macready and George Carlin.
Kims
In the newest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Charley Pride, Cardiff and “Cabaret.”
Helms
In this week’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss Doris Day, Duggie Fields and Deb Haaland.
Majors
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer wax on Women’s History Month, Woolworth’s and The Wailers.
Guys
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg rants on rings, rain and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
Ferlinghetti
Greg and Jennifer pay tribute to their friend Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Chicks
In this week's recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Brown, Joe Allen and jazz.
Marys
In today's recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer comment on Congress, Corky Lee and Christopher Plummer.
Sierras
In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat Cloris Leachman, Cicely Tyson and Café Loup.
Pelicans
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders presidents, parents and Pennsylvania salads.
Stills
In another missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bayard Rustin, Biden's first 100 days and The Bee Gees.
Booths
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat Carolyn Franklin, the Capitol Riots and cooking.
Speakers
In the year's first broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on John Cazale, John Outterbridge and Joan Micklin Silver.
Lilies
In today's broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about Sidney Powell, Stanley Cowell and Samuel L. Jackson.
Prides
In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer dabble in disco, decathlons and Dick Allen.
Balks
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg mentions mall santas, mulled wine and Macedonia.
Hazels
In today's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about Sean Connery, Scott Atlas and Sarah Fuller.
Krakens
In today's recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Janet Yellen, Jan Morris and John Sessions.
Countdowns
In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about Spock, Soumitra Chatterjee and squirrels.
We Fucking Win
In a celebratory episode from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on Jill Biden, John Ossoff and Jackson Hole.
Deacons
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg harps on Halloween, Helsinki and Honoré Fragonard.
Bonus: An Interview with Alexandra Pelosi
In a rare departure from the typical Vodkast format, Greg conducts a brief but insightful interview with filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi.
Boots
In the newest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Vermont, Vogue Magazine and Viola Smith.
Pharaohs
In today's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer debate Día de Muertos, down-ballot races and David Perdue.
Bunnies
In this dialogue from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam to John Lennon, "Just a Gigolo" and Johnny Nash.
Piercings
In this latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about ballots, Baja fish tacos and Bob Gibson.
Springs
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg banters on beavers, The Boys in the Band and The Big Red One.
Emotions
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat Catherine O'Hara, Chuck Taylors and Chuck Feeney.
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