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Hosted by Jon Torgersen · comedy · EN-US
TorgyTalk is a show where every Friday Jon Torgersen and his Co-Host/Producer Jack Mann Johnson interview comedians and other artists all over the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Jack also sits in every Monday and feeds Jon information to rant about for a weekly rendition of what we call TorgyThoughts. Last but simply not least is our Wednesday "BALL BOYZ" episodes where Jon and his best friend Jake Wember discuss sports (mainly Chicago Bears Football). So whatever it is you are wanting to hear you will most likely find it here on TorgyTalk. Or not honestly, you'll hear what you want and then some.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTorgyTalk is a show where every Friday Jon Torgersen and his Co-Host/Producer Jack Mann Johnson interview comedians and other artists all over the Chicago/Milwaukee area. Jack also sits in every Monday and feeds Jon information to rant about for a weekly rendition of what we call TorgyThoughts.
TorgyTalk is hosted by Jon Torgersen. The show has published 130 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#101 Jeanie Doogan" (12 September 2025, 48 minutes), "#100 Gore Corn" (29 August 2025, 82 minutes), and "#99 Woah There, Big Girl" (22 August 2025, 55 minutes).
TorgyTalk publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 87 minutes across 130 episodes.
Booking probability for TorgyTalk is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. TorgyTalk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. TorgyTalk's contact route on record: verified email.
Jon Torgersen hosts TorgyTalk, a comedy podcast with 130 episodes published.
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Episode #101
Welcome back to another episode of TorgyTalk! This week our guest is Jeanie Doogan! Jeanie is a comedian, teacher and mother of 4! Jeanie has been doing comedy now for 17 years! She is constantly on the road doing gigs...
Episode #100
Welcome back to Torgy Talk. This 100th episode is not just a milestone but a new direction for what Torgy Talk will eventually be. We discuss the future of what our next episodes will be consisting of. We also talk...
Episode #99
Welcome to a special edition of TorgyTalk!!! This episode was recorded at our good friend's lake house Jake and (soon to be) Kacey Wember! We had a fun filled weekend, boating, fishing, eating and drinking. Emphasis on...
Episode #98
Welcome back to another episode of TorgyTalk! This week we have a returning guest, Joseph Christopher! Since his last time on the show Joseph has had 2 appearances at Zanies Old Town on the "Super Six" showcase, which...
Episode #97
Welcome back to TorgyTalk! This week's guest is Lisa Peiffer! Lisa has been doing comedy for 3 years now and is a full time Nurse. It was a blast having her on the podcast, we covered a lot! She may be the best guest...
Episode #96
This week's guest is Denise Medina! Its always a pleasure to have suburb based comedians on the show! Denise has been doing stand up comedy for about 10 years now and also has done her fair share of producing excellent...
Episode #95
Welcome back everyone! This week's guest is our very first touring comedian Ryan O'Flanagan! Ryan has been headlining clubs all over the country and Jon met him at his Zanie's headlining debut back in April! We talked...
Episode #94
Welcome back to TorgyTalk with another amazing guest! This week we are joined virtually from the NBC Tower in Chicago, Kevin Kellam! Kevin is a radio personality for multiple radio stations including Chicago's...
Episode #93
Addison O'Neal is back again! Thank you all for bearing with us while we tool a month off to recharge and reset. This week Addison gives us a rundown of what we have been missing in the Chicago open mic scene. All over...
Episode #92
Welcome back to another week of TorgyTalk! We are nice and refreshed from the week off we took! This week Jon and Jack sit down with their good friend Chris Chagoya. Chris has been on TorgyTalk a few times and this one...
Episode #91
This week's guest is none other than BABS Comedy Club owner and operator Emily Ramirez! Emily and her husband Chase are slowly creeping up to the 1 year anniversary of the opening of BABS in downtown Forest Park, IL...
Episode #90
From male stripper to business owner, and now a business owner and part time stripper. Sean Haynes is the owner and creator of our sponsor FAT Candle Company. Fat Candle is a candle company that bases it's scents off of...
Episode #89
Welcome back to another episode of TorgyTalk. This week we had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Femi! Femi is original from Nigeria and has been doing stand up comedy in Chicago for 2 and a half years. He...
Episode #88
This week's guest is Ruben B! Ruben is a very funny up and coming comic by night and a factory worker by day. Ruben is coming up on his 1 year mark in comedy very soon, and also has a hilariously dry delivery. This...
Episode #87
This week we welcome Danny Hamel to the podcast! Danny is a Chicago Comedian, and a self published author of his fictional tale "The Recipe Maker" available on Amazon for purchase! Danny had his first experience doing...
Episode #86
This week we are very lucky to have Jason Seiler joining us via video call! Jason is a full time artist, and comedian. He has quite the resume, opening for big acts such as Steve Byrne, Kevin Nealon, and Michael...
TorgyTalk
Welcome back! This week on TorgyThoughts, we talk about the trip we made to Nashville to try to get onto Kill Tony. Close, but no cigar unfortunately. Jack reminds Jon of some things he may have forgotten about the...
Episode #85
Joining us for the second time is the one and only Sam Barry!!! Most people that know Sam, know that he is one sweaty, ball of energy and kindness! Sam has been working his ass off the past few years and it shows in his...
Episode #84
Ladies and Gentleman, Mike Glab! Mike is coming up on his 1 year mark in comedy and has recently hit a big break through on Chicago Roast Battle. On this week's episode we discuss Mike's entrance into comedy and who his...
TorgyTalk
Welcome back to another episode of TorgyThoughts! We hope you enjoyed a week with 2 TorgyTalk episodes with 2 awesome guests! Jack is STRUGGLING to stay awake this episode but manages to power through. This week we...
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