
Podcast
Hosted by Jason Collings, John Campanelli
A weekly discussion between stand up comedians John Campanelli and Jason Collings that shines a light on the not so jovial side of entertainment and current events and how that side can be So Sad and So Real.
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So Sad And So Real | Ep 9 (Scandal)Apr 23, 2026 · 27 minOn this episode of So Sad And So Real The guys discuss the idea of scandal and why wealthy politicians are always involved in one. And were the Kardashians the beginning of the end? More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1 Time codes 0:00 cold open / week clap 0:58 intro 1:09 John’s shots 1:35 the elite + politics = scandal 2:15 bad high fives 2:32 LaMelo Ball 3:48 back to scandal 6:37 villain platforms 8:51 cultural integrity 10:22 what comes first? 11:!6 the get out of jail free card 12:04 obliterated 12:58 word of the day toilet paper 14:39 no rules and no consequences 16:16 Kardashians: The Beginning of the End 18:28 Bruce Jenner 19:59 Kourtney was the hot one 20:14 flesh suits 21:51 Kaitlyn Jenner changed the least 23:02 the curse is real! 23:24 Michael B Jordan rejects Kim Kardashian 24:47 Scott Disick was the comic relief 26:01 where there signs?
So Sad And So Real | Ep 8 (Looksmaxxing)Apr 8, 2026 · 50 minOn this episode of So Sad And So Real Jason and John discuss Clavicular and looksmaxxing and the psychology of being a villain If you or someone you know needs support please visit Https://www.thehotline.org Or call 800-799-SAFE More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1 Time codes 0:00 cold open 0:14 intro 0:25 government officials follow comedians 0:48 John takes his shots 1:02 collectable shots 1:36 the ear tuck 2:24 John struck him out laughing 3:59 Jason was afraid of baseball 5:13 scary pitcher 6:31 scary 70s little league 8:31 perception 9:37 The Savannah Bananas 11:35 put me in coach (John) 12:30 Clavicular and looks maxing 13:56 not manly 14:38 stop loving villains 17:11 daddy issues 17:47 Awkward dinner 19:11 sh**s different 22:08 villain’s time to shine 26:10 lawlessness, clicks and money 28:11 social media ruins everything 29:56 Jason hates kid rock 31:35 clicks and money / hammer smash your chubby 34:08 SIKE! 35:32 nothing interesting 37:42 famous for nothing / perfect storm 39:52 propaganda is a real thing 40:27 Something for the ladies 43:33 brass knuckles 44:12 safest option on the subway 47:10 women are awesome in a pretty scary world 49:03 closeted something 49:54 out
So Sad And So Real | Ep 7 (Corey Feldman: The Lost Boy)Mar 25, 2026 · 54 minOn this episode John and Jason share their reaction to Apple TV’s Corey Feldman documentary, Corey Feldman vs the World and take a deep dive into fame and the rise of ’Train Wreck TV” If you or someone you know needs support please visit Https://www.thehotline.org Or call 800-799-SAFE Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! And don’t forget to turn on NOTIFICATIONS. More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1 Time codes 0:00 cold open / the boys are back 0:40 intro 1:24 Horses and Waymo 2:48 Johnald Draper’s drink hacks 6:42 Mad Men 8:00 JFK Jr. era 9:37 John is a swifty 12:33 Italian pizza 13:28 John loves T 14:14 Corey Feldman 15:24 Alfy’s Soda Pop Club 17:13 Corey Jackson 22:12 Corey Feldman vs. the world 27:41 immediate contradiction 29:30 perceived power 33:04 fame for fame 35:38 train wreck shark tank 36:33 the kid rock train wreck 37:48 philosophical debate 38:16 the dark side of Corey Feldman 40:50 the real Corey Feldman 42:13 separate realities 45:11 enablers and 47:18 Distractions 48:07 the currency isn’t always money 49:52 the grift 51:02 coming back from what? 51:48 can’t stop watching
So Sad And So Real | Ep 6 (Clone Wars)Mar 18, 2026 · 54 minOn this episode John and Jason get into how much more innocent things felt in the 80s and 90s before sharing their reaction to Trumps rambling state of the union address. Please leave a 5 STAR rating and a glowing REVIEW! it really helps. More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ email sosadandsoreal@gmail.com More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1 Time codes 0:00 cold open / spill 0:13 intro 0:56 cruise ships 3:07 JFK Jr. and The Kennedys 4:23 burps and farts 5:24 The Kennedys 7:34 they had to figure it out 7:49 back to The Kennedys 10:37 who is considered a celebrity? 14:53 the snowball effect 17:58 celebrating garbage 20:40 back to celebrity 24:09 haters gonna hate 26:20 bad comedy 28:08 the guinea pig generation 30:43 CTA 31:07 The Jim Carrey ‘Clone’ Conspiracy 34:32 what the author means 37:06 its called aging 38:43 industry plant 40:12 support the comedy middle class 43:27 Clone Wars 45:32 The Selena Gomez ‘Clone’ Conspiracy 46:47 ai and the simple mind 48:28 get the authentic them 51:24 and now… pirates
So Sad And So Real | Ep 5 (A Furry Mystery)Mar 4, 2026 · 44 minOn this episode John and Jason get into how much more innocent things felt in the 80s and 90s before sharing their reaction to Trumps rambling state of the union address. Please leave a FIVE STAR rating and a REVIEW. It really helps More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1 Time codes 0:00 cold open 0:37 intro / Robin Hood 2:26 To the trees! 3:01 I like that tree s*** / Ewoks 4:15 bad at lyrics / R&B / Bryan Adams 5:19 mighty mighty boss tones 6:30 chumbawumba 7:23 Eddie Vedder and Gwen Stefani are good climbers 8:48 Dave Mathews Band 9:17 Vampire Dave Mathews 10:50 John’s first kiss 14:58 Saddest ending to a movie EVER! 18:14 John’s heartbreak made him a player 20:46 Jason’s heartbreak story 22:34 John leaves spin the bottle 25:42 When you know 26:46 then this guy shows up 27:54 Revenge of the Nerds and boners 28:59 A Furry Mystery 29:29 apple bottom jeans with the boobs and the fur 30:06 boner fright 30:34 over stimulated and desensitized 31:07 A Tale Of Two Johns 34:00 only fans 34:58 the left and the right of it 36:59 state of the union 40:13 make it a competition 40:47 lying is encouraged 43:20 separate realities
So Sad And So Real | Ep 4 (Jungle Juice)Feb 18, 2026 · 55 minOn this episode, being raised by screens instead of humans makes you dumb, John shares stories from high school, Jason learns what jungle juice is and so much more!! More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1
So Sad And So Real | Ep 3 (So Many Murphys)Feb 4, 2026 · 58 minOn this episode after an in depth conversation on the ubiquity of Murphy, the guys take a deep dive into the actions of ICE and the state of our country. Please give us a FIVE STAR rating and leave a glowing REVIEW! More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1 Time codes 0:00 cold open 0:19 intro 1:04 an exhausting life 1:46 the fly 2:09 so many Murphys 5:50 ICE keeps moving the goal post 16:25 The mental decline 17:44 Change it up 19:36 he speaks to me 20:23 Murphy activation (John) 20:38 It’s an IQ thing / flipped 22:24 stuffs coming out 23:14 Let’s start a conspiracy a democratic hoax. 25:04 political cosplay 25:53 Its getting weird 26:39 The physical decline 29:31 Trump, the destroyer of community 32:51 preying on the ignorant 33:53 lying is always on the table 37:35 ICE is broken 39:29 Godfrey calls in 39:49 Trump calls in 41:00 it’s not about the border 45:31 so behind the curve 46:10 Melania the first trash bag 47:44 they’ve lost their identity 49:24 bad options 52:15 Murphy for prez 53:09 controversy needs to stop being revered 55:50 Lieutenant Governor Seymour Murphy (Gavin Newsome) 57:14 do your research 57:51 out
So Sad And So Real | Ep 2 (The Floater)Jan 27, 2026 · 54 minOn this episode Jason turns 55, John gets assaulted, we discuss biased and un biased news, the state of the country and so much more. #comedy #podcast #interview More So Sad & So Real IG: https://www.instagram.com/sosadandsoreal/ More Jason IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncollings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncollings More John IG: https://www.instagram.com/johncampanelli1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncampanelli1 Time codes 0:00 cold open 0:12 intro 0:58 Jason turns 55 1:55 hair cheese 2:30 we do comedy 3:36 the show isn’t for you personally 5:13 floater 7:46 back to school 8:45 back to floater 11:57 innit 13:42 The Floater 14:32 this might be the end 16:53 John is a movie cop 18:04 crazy lady assaulted John 21:14 Too extreme is too extreme 25:10 Fox News correspondent 27:51 blind faith 29:08 comedians aren’t pundits 30:39 Bo Burnham on Trump 31:13 uninformed 33:11 The Kaepernick Conspiracy (theory) 39:34 America worships fame 42.17 filibuster 43:30 Why are billionaires and conservatives so into minors? 48:56 are we safe? 50:49 our leaders are uninformed and uneducated
So Sad And So Real | Ep 1 (Groan Worthy)Jan 26, 2026 · 56 minWelcome to So Sad And So Real starring John Campanelli and Jason Collings! On this on this episode your hosts John and Jason take a deep into what they see as a considerable cultural shift in the comedy industry. Please forgive the gardeners behind the studio for being so loud. To those who enjoy the videos component of this podcast please understand as we grow we will be updating our equipment so for now please forgive us for the blurry portions of the episode.