Dive into the sharp-witted world of "The Smartest Man in the World," where comedian Greg Proops brings his unique blend of humor and intellect to the forefront of contemporary issues. Recorded live, this podcast transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, as Proops and his guests, including renowned figures like comedian and actor Tom Lennon and historian and author Simon Schama, tackle a myriad of thought-provoking topics. From the intricacies of modern politics to the nuances of pop culture, each episode is a lively exploration of what shapes our world today. Proops invites listeners into the “Fortress of Proopitude,” a haven for engaging dialogue and clever banter. With a commitment to blending comedy with keen insights, this podcast stands out as a platform where laughter meets learning, ensuring that every episode leaves you both entertained and enlightened. Tune in, and discover why Proops is hailed as one of the most insightful voices in comedy today.
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss deportations, Dr. Kildare and Dirk Bogarde.
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss deportations, Dr. Kildare and Dirk Bogarde.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer preach on Putin, Pearl Bailey and punk rock.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer preach on Putin, Pearl Bailey and punk rock.
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer rap on rain, Richard Perry and Redd Foxx.
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer rap on rain, Richard Perry and Redd Foxx.
In this missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer commiserate on Kamala Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Ken Page.
In this missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer commiserate on Kamala Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Ken Page.
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Brazil, Billy Bean and Bob Newhart.
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Brazil, Billy Bean and Bob Newhart.
In another broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer address Althea Gibson, Anouk Aimée and Albert Heath.
In another broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer address Althea Gibson, Anouk Aimée and Albert Heath.
In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on Lee Dorsey, Louis Gossett Jr and Luis Buñuel.
In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on Lee Dorsey, Louis Gossett Jr and Luis Buñuel.
In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about The Shangri-Las, The Smothers Brothers and Shane MacGowan.
In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about The Shangri-Las, The Smothers Brothers and Shane MacGowan.
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Live from the The Punchline in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cookie Bear, A Christmas Carol and Cormac McCarthy.
Live from the The Punchline in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cookie Bear, A Christmas Carol and Cormac McCarthy.
Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg talks travel, Texas and Tenzing Norgay.
Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg talks travel, Texas and Tenzing Norgay.
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on The Rolling Stones, Rudolph Isley and Richard Roundtree.
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on The Rolling Stones, Rudolph Isley and Richard Roundtree.
Live from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, Greg hosts the Hall of Game awards. Greg interviews baseball greats Al Downing, Dave Stewart, Derrick Blue, Dontrelle Willis and Doc Gooden.
Live from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, Greg hosts the Hall of Game awards. Greg interviews baseball greats Al Downing, Dave Stewart, Derrick Blue, Dontrelle Willis and Doc Gooden.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer acknowledge Agnès Varda, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy Smart.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer acknowledge Agnès Varda, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy Smart.
Live from the Soho Theatre in London, Greg ponders pints, Pantera and Portsmouth.
Live from the Soho Theatre in London, Greg ponders pints, Pantera and Portsmouth.
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer analyze Angela Bassett, An American Tail and Astrud Gilberto.
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer analyze Angela Bassett, An American Tail and Astrud Gilberto.
Live from Esther’s Follies in Austin as part of SXSW, Greg alludes to The Alamo, Ann Richards and awards shows.
Live from Esther’s Follies in Austin as part of SXSW, Greg alludes to The Alamo, Ann Richards and awards shows.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Hong, jazz and Judy Heumann.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Hong, jazz and Judy Heumann.
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss The Delfonics, Dianne Feinstein and David Crosby.
In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss The Delfonics, Dianne Feinstein and David Crosby.
Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cleveland, Christmas and Chaney.
Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cleveland, Christmas and Chaney.
Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg cracks on Christmas Carols, The Clash and Christine McVie.
Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg cracks on Christmas Carols, The Clash and Christine McVie.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on lettuce, Lou Reed and Loretta Lynn.
In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on lettuce, Lou Reed and Loretta Lynn.
In this dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Michelle Obama, Mary Peltola and Mable John.
In this dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Michelle Obama, Mary Peltola and Mable John.
In the the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter on Buck O’Neil, Bo Hopkins and Bob Dylan.
In the the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter on Buck O’Neil, Bo Hopkins and Bob Dylan.
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In the latest communiqué from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on Ron Carter, Roberta Flack and Roe v. Wade.
In the latest communiqué from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on Ron Carter, Roberta Flack and Roe v. Wade.
In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kelsie Whitmore and The Keystone Korner.
In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kelsie Whitmore and The Keystone Korner.
In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out Funkadelic, fashion and Fred McGriff.
In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out Funkadelic, fashion and Fred McGriff.
Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg banters on baking bread, Bo Donaldson and the Haywoods and The Bell Beefer.
Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg banters on baking bread, Bo Donaldson and the Haywoods and The Bell Beefer.
In the this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mark Meadows, Minnie Miñoso and The Monkees.
In the this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mark Meadows, Minnie Miñoso and The Monkees.
In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak Scotland, Schoolhouse Rock and super slides.
In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak Scotland, Schoolhouse Rock and super slides.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg speaks about Sarah Dash, Spearmint Rhino and "Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song."
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg speaks about Sarah Dash, Spearmint Rhino and "Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song."
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Colorado, Carl Bean and Confederate statues.
In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Colorado, Carl Bean and Confederate statues.
In today’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer love Louisiana, Lou Grant and Lee “Scratch” Perry.
In today’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer love Louisiana, Lou Grant and Lee “Scratch” Perry.
In today’s conversation from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Josephine Baker, James W. Loewen and Jack Hirschman.
In today’s conversation from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Josephine Baker, James W. Loewen and Jack Hirschman.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg dips into diving boards, dinosaurs and Don Henley.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg dips into diving boards, dinosaurs and Don Henley.
In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer kick around Kool and the Gang, Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochul.
In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer kick around Kool and the Gang, Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochul.
In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Charles Connor, Christian Boltanski and Charlie Watts.
In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Charles Connor, Christian Boltanski and Charlie Watts.
In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bill Macy, Biz Markie and Bob Moses.
In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bill Macy, Biz Markie and Bob Moses.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders Pearl Bailey, patchouli and Pete Rose
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders Pearl Bailey, patchouli and Pete Rose
In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer harp on Haribo gummies, Harvey Milk and Hawaii.
In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer harp on Haribo gummies, Harvey Milk and Hawaii.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg chats about Chrissie Hynde, Cher and the Circle Star Theatre.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg chats about Chrissie Hynde, Cher and the Circle Star Theatre.
In the latest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out The Firesign Theatre, Fee Waybill and federal judge appointments.
In the latest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out The Firesign Theatre, Fee Waybill and federal judge appointments.
In the latest chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Venus Williams, vaccines and voter suppression.
In the latest chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Venus Williams, vaccines and voter suppression.
In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bob Dylan, Bettye Lavette and Betye Saar.
In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bob Dylan, Bettye Lavette and Betye Saar.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg nods to Nick Franglen, Nora Dunn and Nick and Nora Charles.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg nods to Nick Franglen, Nora Dunn and Nick and Nora Charles.
In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mr. Personality, masks and McCarthy.
In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mr. Personality, masks and McCarthy.
In today’s chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer salute San Francisco, Senator Warnock and Star Wars.
In today’s chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer salute San Francisco, Senator Warnock and Star Wars.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg raps on rodeos, The Readymades and Republicans.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg raps on rodeos, The Readymades and Republicans.
In this week’s missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer allude to Al Green, Alvin Sykes and Tony Allen.
In this week’s missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer allude to Al Green, Alvin Sykes and Tony Allen.
In the latest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about chinchillas, Cabaret Voltaire and Clint Eastwood.
In the latest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about chinchillas, Cabaret Voltaire and Clint Eastwood.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg gabs on George Saunders, George Macready and George Carlin.
Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg gabs on George Saunders, George Macready and George Carlin.
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