Jon Francois

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. 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: 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Learn more about the live podcast theater at Poduty.com.