
In this episode, Danielle Shunk, partner at the law firm “Germain, Tinsley & Shunk,” discusses what it’s like to be a high-powered attorney representing those the left would like to cancel. Her secret? A little cocktail of the right meds and a mellifluous tune. Plus, Leo Grantz, Head of Dream Innovation at the tech firm “Stonkle,” gets us amped up on change — without giving us a single detail about his company. CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube! SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON:http://patreon.com/corporationsarepeopletoo ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Madelein Smith (Danielle Shunk, Esq.) is a standup comedian who has performed all over the world at clubs, colleges and on cruise ships. She appeared on “Comics Watching Comics” on Amazon Prime, and her album “Belle of the Ball” debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Danny Spencer (Leo Grantz) is an improviser who lives and performs in the Burlington, Vermont area. He can frequently be found on shows at Vermont Comedy Club with the teams Big Boy Sweater Club and Moon Raccoon. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick. ABOUT THE PODCAST Corporations Are People Too is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Spotify.
Dec 19, 2023
34 min

In this episode, Dana Van Frenkle, Editor-in-Chief of the “Feather & Soil” luxury gift guide for elite shoppers, talks about what those who have literally everything are buying this holiday season. Plus, Lucy Beth Tuddswell, VP of Acquisitions for “TightGrip Holdings, LLC” tells us why landlords have it so hard, and what makes them a marginalized community. CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube! SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON:http://patreon.com/corporationsarepeopletoo ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Kate Willett (Dana Van Frenkle) is a standup comedian and writer who has performed on Netflix, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Comedy Central. Her writing has appeared in Elle and Cosmo UK. Samantha Ruddy (Lucy Beth Tuddswell) is a comedian and writer who has written for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, as well as performing standup on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick. Special thanks to Aaron Paulsen for the ad read in this episode. ABOUT THE PODCAST Corporations Are People Too is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Spotify.
Dec 5, 2023
31 min

In this episode, “Above it All” Senior Pilot Pete Wiffspoon talks transporting famous people and illicit animals all over the globe, as well as his neti addiction and unlicensed hair cutting business. Plus, Susan Runts, the Corporate Entertainment Facilitator from “FunLoad, Ltd.” tells us how she creates specialized activities at corporate retreats designed to cull the weak employees from the herd. CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube! SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ON PATREON:http://patreon.com/corporationsarepeopletoo ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Ray Harrington (Pete Wiffspoon) is a standup comedian, filmmaker and podcaster; he has appeared on Conan, the Edinburgh Fringe, and Sirius XM. Check out his podcast, Funbearable. Brit Flynn (Susan Runts) is an improv comedian based in Burlington, Vermont who can often be seen on shows at Vermont Comedy Club and elsewhere in the area. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick. ABOUT THE PODCAST Corporations Are People Too is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON: >> Apple Podcasts >> Spotify
Nov 21, 2023
31 min

In this episode, “HailHydro” CEO Stu Miffkin talks about owning the number one fracking company, the unexpected place of his birth, and the vicious rumors that help strike the fear of God into his employees. Plus, Queenie Tugsworth tells us about about her mission as a Facilitator for “Dash Mob, LLC” to bring back flash mobs for the sole purpose of getting celebrities “un-canceled.” CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube! ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Kevin McDonald (Stu Miffkin) is one of the co-creators of The Kids in the Hall. In addition to his 40-year run with that legendary sketch comedy group, Kevin has appeared on everything from Seinfeld and Friends to Lilo & Stitch. He is extremely Canadian. Maggie Phelan (Queenie Tugsworth) is a hilarious standup and improv comedian currently based in Vermont. Check out the podcast she does with friend of the show Maddy Hyams, “Ok, Fine, What?” Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify
Sep 12, 2023
23 min

In this episode, “WheeFly” Head of Monetization Earl Faintway talks about how he squeezes every last dollar from airline customers to make the shareholders of his inexpensive airline happy. Plus, hair and makeup artist Kendra Blingberg shares the secrets of how she helps elderly white male TV personalities go from “gross” to “gorgeous” in order to appear on Hogswood Cooper News programs. CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube! ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Noel Porter (Earl Faintway) is an improviser based in Vermont. He performs regularly with the team Boom City. Björk Guðmundsdóttir (Kendra Blingberg) is an accomplished Icelandic actor and improviser now based in Vermont. Learn more at www.bjorkgud.com. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify
Sep 5, 2023
26 min

In this episode, “Exodus Park” Technical Director Lonnie Larue talks about what it takes to create a realistic, blood-filled religious attraction (hint: it’s mostly magnets). And paparazzo Shed Wimsley of “Underbelly 2.0” discusses how exciting his job is now that drone technology gives him unfettered access to celebrities — plus, he gives us the gossip on which ones are running a “gentle train” on one other. CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube! ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Stella Pappas (Lonnie Larue) is an actor, writer and performer originally from Vermont, now based in California. Learn more at www.stella-pappas.com. Brian DeLaBruere (Shed Wimsley) is an improviser and videographer who regularly teaches and performs at Vermont Comedy Club. Check out his video work at www.briandelabruere.com. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. This podcast was produced and edited by Sam Kurnit and Nathan Hartswick, with marketing assistance by Adison Eyring, and studio space provided by Local Maverick. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify
Aug 29, 2023
31 min

In this episode, Grimm Woods, star of the major motion picture “Think of the Children” (DreamSearch Pictures) talks about what it’s like to play Bill Tallard, the real-life hero who has personally saved thousands of trafficked children from the shadowy cabal of Democrats who seek to drain their blood. Plus, Pat Pudsworth, inventor of the self-sufficient coffee system known as “BurnBrew,” discusses what it takes to defeat the negativity of folks who dismiss your cutting-edge technology just because it is “devastating to the environment.” CLICK HERE to view a video version of this podcast on YouTube! ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Gareth Reynolds (Grimm Woods) is an internationally touring comedian whose brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony’s hilarious snark on their smash-hit podcast The Dollop, which garners over 5 Million downloads every month. Gareth has written on Arrested Development, Royal Crackers, Flaked, Hoops, You’re the Worst, and Idiotsitter, among many others. He has also appeared on IFC’s Maron. Luke H. Simmons (Pat Pudsworth) is a standup comedian, writer and filmmaker who has worked for Viacom, College Humor and Spike TV. He is the director of Gareth’s recent “Ga’Riffs, Live!” crowd work special. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. Special thanks to Sam Kurnit for editing assistance, Adi Eyring for marketing assistance, and Local Maverick for the studio space. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher
Aug 22, 2023
35 min

In this episode, Jared Thunk, CEO of “MoonPit, Ltd.,” talks his plan to mine precious metals from the moon (and tells us about the interdimensional friends he has made along the way). Plus, Eddie Swillbone, Head Chef at the award-winning restaurant, “JILT,” explains why he does not suffer fools, his take on deconstructed cuisine, and what “JILT” stands for. ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Jonny Nelson (Jared Thunk) is an actor and comedian who performed and taught at The Second City, Comedy Sportz, iO and many more. Check out his improv podcast, “Out of Your Head.” Tim Bridge (Eddie Swillbone) is a standup comedian and improviser who has been a winner of the Vermont’s Funniest Comedian contest. You can find him telling jokes in Austin, TX. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher
Jun 27, 2023
30 min

In this episode, Nordstrom Pinkett, finance head of private hospital “Generational Health,” talks about convincing poor sick and injured people to sign up for a high-interest credit card. He also vehemently denies pushing an old lady down the stairs. Plus, ghost writer Devon Peffson of “Write Wing Publishing” discusses his approach to authoring conservative celebrity memoirs. Hint: it involves lying and using illicit drugs. ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Liam Welsh (Nordstrom Pinkett) is a standup comedian who can be found performing all over New England. He co-hosts “Free Stuff” at Lincoln’s in Burlington, and has previously been a finalist in the Vermont’s Funniest Comedian contest. Jason Gonzalez (Devon Peffson) is an improv comedian and coffee connoisseur who lives in Burlington, VT. His improv duo, “We, Robot,” won the March Madness Two-Prov Tournament at Vermont Comedy Club in 2023. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher
Jun 20, 2023
23 min

In this episode, "Yolanda’s Basement" Lead Fashion Designer Jenny Dent talks about her innovative and chic “cigarette pant” and regales us with tales of skeet shooting with Billy Joel. Plus, Lynn Pinsgard, personal golf ball diver for CFO John Pimfred, Jr. talks about growing up in the woods, learning what a pond is, and singing to corvids. ABOUT THE PERFORMERS Katie Dowling (Jenny Dent) and Justice Gilbert (Lynn Pinsgard) are both hilarious standup, improv and sketch comedians based in Burlington, VT. Nathan Hartswick (Dean Ardenfell) is a comedy performer, teacher, and the co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington, VT. ABOUT THE PODCAST The Corporation is a podcast hosted by Dean Ardenfell (Nathan Hartswick), a superfan of the global corporation “Hogswood Cooper Media.” Each episode, Dean interviews folks who work for the many different subsidiaries of Hogswood Cooper.* * This podcast is improvised satire, “Hogswood Cooper Media” is fictitious, and the “employees“ are comedians. But don’t tell Dean. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher
Jun 13, 2023
25 min
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