What happens when radio, reality TV, comedy clubs, and live podcasts collide? On Poduty and the News, host Jeff Revilla welcomes Jon Francois for six stories about how entertainers are connecting with audiences on stage, on screen, and behind the microphone.
About Jon Francois:
Jon is the host and producer of The Delicious Culture with Jon Francois, where guests share a favorite meal, a pop culture obsession, and something positive in their lives. An eight-year commercial radio veteran, former public-access TV producer and host, and actor with over 20 years of theater, television, and film experience, Jon brings humor and a broad entertainment perspective to the conversation.
Jon is the host and producer of The Delicious Culture with Jon Francois, where guests share a favorite meal, a pop culture obsession, and something positive in their lives. An eight-year commercial radio veteran, former public-access TV producer and host, and actor with over 20 years of theater, television, and film experience, Jon brings humor and a broad entertainment perspective to the conversation.
From intimate comedy-club recordings and video podcast technology to reality TV fandom, creative experimentation, fundraising, and Jay Leno's broadcast legacy, this episode asks what independent creators can learn from every corner of entertainment.
Chapters in this episode:
Chapters in this episode:
- (00:00) - Podcast News for October 20, 2026
- (01:26) - Meet our Guest - Jon Francois
- (08:48) - Seth Meyers Goes Underground!
- (16:25) - Radio Killed the Video Star... Wait, What?
- (24:34) - Love Is Blind, but Podcasts Have Eyes!
- (28:53) - Comedy Clubs: Hollywood's New Test Kitchen?
- (33:58) - Sit, Stay, Laugh! Comedy Goes to the Dogs
- (38:59) - Here's Jay! Late-Night Legend Takes the Podcast Stage
- (48:16) - Connect with Jon Francois of the Delicious Culture Podcast with Jon Francois
Six stories we cover
1. Seth Meyers Takes Podcasting Into NYC's Comedy Cellar
Source: Secret NYC
https://secretnyc.co/seth-meyers-live-podcast-taping-comedy-cellar-nyc/
Seth Meyers joins a live podcast recording at the Comedy Cellar, showing the appeal of intimate, unscripted events.
https://secretnyc.co/seth-meyers-live-podcast-taping-comedy-cellar-nyc/
Seth Meyers joins a live podcast recording at the Comedy Cellar, showing the appeal of intimate, unscripted events.
2. Apple Podcasts Goes Video as Studios Embrace TV-Quality Production
Source: PR Newswire / Santa Monica Studios
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/as-apple-podcasts-move-into-video-santa-monica-studios-launches-live-edited-tv-quality-podcast-production-model-302858434.html
Santa Monica Studios promotes real-time switching and broadcast-quality video as podcast production becomes increasingly visual.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/as-apple-podcasts-move-into-video-santa-monica-studios-launches-live-edited-tv-quality-podcast-production-model-302858434.html
Santa Monica Studios promotes real-time switching and broadcast-quality video as podcast production becomes increasingly visual.
3. Love Is Blind: Ohio Stars Head to a Live Podcast Recording
Source: Cincinnati CityBeat
https://www.citybeat.com/category/arts/things-to-do/
Reality TV personalities join a Cincinnati podcast for a live theater event, connecting pop culture fandom with in-person experiences.
https://www.citybeat.com/category/arts/things-to-do/
Reality TV personalities join a Cincinnati podcast for a live theater event, connecting pop culture fandom with in-person experiences.
4. Comedy Clubs Become Incubators for New Entertainment
Source: Deadline
https://deadline.com/2026/08/comedy-development-podcast-comedy-means-business-jfl-1237016253/
A live Comedy Means Business discussion at Just for Laughs Montreal explores comedy clubs as places to test new material and develop talent.
https://deadline.com/2026/08/comedy-development-podcast-comedy-means-business-jfl-1237016253/
A live Comedy Means Business discussion at Just for Laughs Montreal explores comedy clubs as places to test new material and develop talent.
5. Cleveland Comedy Festival Combines Entertainment With Animal Rescue
Source: Hoodline
https://hoodline.com/2026/09/cleveland-comedy-festival-marks-19-years-with-snl-star-dog-rescue-fundraiser/
The Cleveland Comedy Festival combines performances and podcast programming with a fundraiser benefiting City Dogs Cleveland.
https://hoodline.com/2026/09/cleveland-comedy-festival-marks-19-years-with-snl-star-dog-rescue-fundraiser/
The Cleveland Comedy Festival combines performances and podcast programming with a fundraiser benefiting City Dogs Cleveland.
6. Jay Leno Brings His Broadcasting Legacy to a Live Podcast
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1193-awards-chatter-29963235/episode/jay-leno-live-340822155/
Jay Leno reflects on his late-night career and the changing entertainment landscape during a live Awards Chatter interview.
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1193-awards-chatter-29963235/episode/jay-leno-live-340822155/
Jay Leno reflects on his late-night career and the changing entertainment landscape during a live Awards Chatter interview.
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