The Pope Cast with Ian Pope

A joke that raised comic pay, and a DataCenter takeover resistance story

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:52:00 -0400

A popecast podcast exclusive video detailing how I raised pay for comics at my home club and the huge fight I'm fighting and probably losing but still fighting regardless to keep technocratic overlords from sucking my town dry.

Last Popecast of The Year! No idea what I talked about. Enjoy!

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:01:05 -0400

Last Popecast of The Year! No idea what I talked about. Enjoy!

Dumb Phone, Big Speech, Crossing T's and Dotting i's, Big Show News, and MORE!!!

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:17:47 -0300

The Popecast returns with a fun episode musing about finding freedom from the iPhone, a horse joke, and some story time!

Rambling about a couple big shows coming up and breaking some news! Very happy with how this episode turned out and hope you enjoy it.

@_funian on ig and comedianpope.com on the World Wide Web.

A moment of silence, for The Popecast Podcast... (scooters, robots, SORRY, rocks! and MORE!!!)

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:02:49 -0300

The Popecast podcast returns for another episode. Ian rambles quit efficiently about scooters, robot lawnmowers, I'm SO Sorry, and ROCKS!!!

Lebron James PEDs, Where's Waldo, Psycho Caitlin Clark, Elon Musk, Tom Brady, and MORE!

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:44:48 -0400

Lebron James PEDs, Where's Waldo, Psycho Caitlin Clark, Elon Musk, Tom Brady, wireless microphones and MORE!

Comedianpope.com

IG @_funian

Insidious Based Boards. A United Health Care JOKE you haven't heard yet and MORE!

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:50:24 -0400

A stay at home dad nameD Ian rambles about things you should do with a wireless mic BESIDES a comedy show! Insidious Based Boards. Original United Health Care JOKE. and MORE!

Thanks for listening!

Follow the IG @_funian

Assorted Ramblings The Likes Of Which You Have Never Heard Before

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:00:30 -0300

A wild episode that I just recorded that I honestly somehow have little to no recollection of. The whole thing was a blur. I do hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I hope I enjoyed making it!

An Old Goose, Is Caitlin Clark a psychopath?, Fun Comedy Shows, Summer Break, and MORE!

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:43:32 -0300

An Old Goose, Fun Comedy Shows, Caitlin Clark, Summer Break and MORE!

The internet went down and I was forced to do the impossible.

Comedy shows are going great. Life is really humming on all cylinders.

Is Caitlin Clark a true psychopath? The race factor and her welcome the the WNBA.

And more!

Thank you and hello to listeners tuning in from all around the world.

Introspective about the impending birth, and some stand up comedy rambling

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:27:16 -0400

The title pretty much says it all. Enjoy

Lebron is (probably) juicing, No Wipe Wednesday and MUCH MORE!

Wed, 17 May 2023 12:53:32 -0300

We got through a lot here!

No wipe Wednesday - join the movement!

Lebron is probably on steroids.

Air BnB was a mistake for this guys trip

Lie a little for a job and figure it out!

Full video version available on YouTube. https://youtu.be/oqsH3MV36QI

My Mom Is Missing, and the Eye (don’t do anything) Doctor

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:30:09 -0300

My Mom Is Missing, and the Eye (don't do anything) Doctor

Hello to our new listener in Zimbabwe! Welcome!

Thanks for tuning in: video version of the Pod available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/tmjDKmKH0F8

A Nun/Prostitution bus, Country Music Mega Hit, Social Media Bacon

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:14:47 -0300

This episode had a little bit of everything. Too much singing, the unbelievable story of the Old Blue Bus (nun vehicle turned prostitution ring police evidence), Bacon on Social Media? and MORE!

Video version available on youtube at: https://youtu.be/2eCimEp_2Ok

Hurricane Ian, Why brown foods are the best, the Popemobile

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:36:36 -0300

Thanks for tuning in!

Hurricane Ian, Why brown foods are the best, the Popemobile, Life philosophy update (not fun and maybe not even important)

Video version available on youtube at: https://youtu.be/bS-fSKqQL9I

New Studio has a Clapper®, Found a $975 Quarter, Great time to be a sea turtle

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:19:25 -0300

First pod in the new digs!

Thanks for tuning in to the Popecast.

Video version available on youtube. Search: Popecast and please follow our youtube channel while you're there.

Have a great day!

RECORDED WHILE DRIVING AN AUTOMOBILE!

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:11:22 -0300

My life philosophy, my beach towel identifies as a skirt, AND Hispanics are my favorite kind of people! Shoutout the homies in Bangladesh!!!

Coming to you LIVE from the side of the road!

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:54:14 -0300

A deep dive into my eye balls, & a trash talking barefoot runner

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:18:41 -0300

In this episode we take a deep dive into the history of my eye balls, the humorless profession that is optometry, laser eye surgery is poorly named, and the harrowing tale of a trash talking barefoot runner. A regular Paul Bunyon.

Subscribe to my youtube channel! Conveniently Linked Here :)

¡Bienvenido gente de mexico!, Do Black People Have Bad Hair Days?, Scented Garbage Bags

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:38:04 -0300

Welcome, people of Mexico! A New Take On The Slap, Scented Garbage Bags, and Do Black People Have Bad Hair Days?

Give us a follow on youtube @

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmuzVpN3750HPdfIOox0n6w

Thanks for tuning in! Welcome, MEXICO!

Gracias por su atención

Furniture Assembly (Why me!?), Amateur Comics Pretending to be Pros (Me!), March Madness, AND MORE!!!

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:10:47 -0300

Went on quite the ramble here.

Thanks to Sean Dengler for the Popecast shoutout in his monthly newsletter!

Why does modern furniture suck so much?

The funniest people I know are not comics.

TEEHEE'S Comedy club's peaceful transfer of power.

Iowa State Cyclones are in the Sweet 16 (!?)

Staying out of the fray when it comes to social issue debates.

AND MORE!!!

Rambling about Comedy mostly - First theater show, etc

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:04:16 -0400

Rambling about Comedy mostly - First theater show, etc

Not so sure, kind of rambled on a bit and lost track of what I was saying, but mostly just blabbed about comedy from what I can remember.

Live Streamed: Kapz joines from the UK and calls Americans ”Ragu Blooded Sausage Jockeys”

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:57:41 -0400

Very fun episode today. Very fun talking to Kapz. Hope you enjoy!

Video available on youtube, @ https://youtu.be/rdM4O-Tr5CA

Popecast popularity explained, Why are there so few gay babies?, I’m a 9 year old girl

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:52:22 -0400

Popecast popularity explained, Why are there so few gay babies?, I'm a 9 year old girl Streaming on 3 continents! Thank you for tuning in once again! The popecast as alway is available on all podcast platforms with a video version on youtube! https://youtu.be/DDhslEyY5VE

Rednecks burnin Trucks, Would you rather, Reusable Ziplock bags?, Unsent comments (juicy!), and MORE!

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:14:32 -0400

Thanks for tuning in!

The pope cast as always, is recorded in one take with no edits for better or worse.

This week we talked a little more about MGK and Megan Fox drinking blood, which led me to a gross would you rather question.

video link: https://youtu.be/b_qIkimZ6_c

Welcome, Zimbabwe!

MGK & Megan Fox pee on each other AND MORE!

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:36:27 -0400

MGK & Megan Fox pee on each other AND MORE!

Video version available on youtube at: https://youtu.be/eKgpkI6fMB4

Ep 38 of the Popecast | Left handed comedians only, Joey Cupadagoulosh, First Car Story

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:35:27 -0400

Got a cute little outta quarantine mustache, and a bunch of other random ramblings, per usual. Thanks for watching please subscribe!

Video link: https://youtu.be/lwKDMmHM4Tw

Baby Pope is Born, I’m in quarantine, and a couple attempts at new jokes

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:09:04 -0400

The baby boy is born!

I'm living in my office fully quarantined from the rest of the house.

Antonio Brown would have been better off if he never played football.

Hot new futon joke!

Video link: https://youtu.be/dX43epVyt3U

Christmas Rat, Encanto review, & my Dan Weldon story

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:06:08 -0400

First ever audio/video upload of the Popecast. I hate it already! Previous episodes of the Popecast are available wherever you listen to podcasts! Quick little episode today as I recap the 13th anniversary of the time I gave my brother a rat for Christmas, my big takeaway from new Disney movie Encanto, and my Indy 500 winner Dan Weldon story. Thanks for tuning in! New episodes biweekly

video available at: https://youtu.be/XWP9gVaupPE

TOP SECRET potential names for my soon to be born kid, and MORE!

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:41:26 -0400

Leaking the short list of possible names for my soon to be born son. Not even my family or close friends have heard these names. Exciting, right?

I honestly forgot what else I talked about. As always, for better or worse, Popecasts are recorded in one take with no editing once so ever.

Thanks for listening!

Please email me at ianwpope @ gmail dot com with show ideas or contributions!

LAST POPECAST EPISODE EVER!?!?

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:42:49 -0400

If this storm blows as hard as they're sayin, who knows!

Christmas has been moved to January 25th. Tell a friend.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:37:53 -0400

Christmas has been moved to January 25th. Tell a friend.

Comedy show ramblings, and I don't really remember what else.

Feel free to email me at ianwpope@gmail.com if you have anything to add!

Thanks for listening!

The DEFINITIVE reason Lebron IS NOT the GOAT, and MORE!!!

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:53:28 -0400

Use this argument the next time the NBA goat discussion comes up. Flawless reason Lebron James could never be the goat regardless of how many titles he wins.

Framing things is cool!

Eleven is a weird number.

Will the Villisca Axe Murder House Host A Comedy Night!?

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:07:06 -0400

I emailed the Villisca Iowa Axe Murder house to inquire about bringing a comedy night to their venue. Have a listen to hear their response!

PLUS, I fever brain inspired me to do my best Mexican accent!

Britney Spears is doomed ((AND)) How To: Properly Accidentally POO Your Pants

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 11:57:21 -0400

Thanks for tuning back in! Apologies for slightly wonky audio this week, had to jump through a couple hurdles in order to rescue a corrupted file (thanks for nothin' Steve Jobs!)

Anyway, fun episode once again. Britney Spears is totally screwed. As much as I hate to say it, its the unavoidable truth.

Also, if you're going to accidentally poo your shorts in public, HOW-TO do it like a professional. A segment you're truly not going to want to miss.

Thanks to the one (1) listener from the United Kingdom (tell a friend!) and the five (5!?) listeners in Utah (Go Utes!).

Listeners in UTAH!?, #CrocpotSZN, LIVE Laugh Love

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:06:43 -0400

Hot little episode for ya today! We've got listeners is Utah people! What happens in Utah, I don't know but I intend to find out.

It's crockpot season here in the Midwest! Do they have crockpot season in Utah? Crockpot season in the south is WILD.

PLUS, have we got LIVE LAUGH LOVE ladies wrong all along???

CHAPPELLE Show Recap, HyVee is selling WHAT??, Worst kid name idea EVER

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:42:55 -0400

I feel like this episode could honestly be much better. I'm tired and not that focused. Hopefully you enjoy regardless. Thanks for listening.

Why men would love being pregnant, Biden farts!, Chappelle show preview

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:56:58 -0400

As always, I did not listen back or edit this at all.

Joe Biden still got it! Pregnant men! Dave Chappelle! This episode has it all...

I hope you enjoy!

The Fall 2021 Popecast Kickoff

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:41:42 -0300

Hot damn! We back at it! Crappy weather is upon us and that means one thing, I can't go outside and have real fun so the Popecast is back, baby! Get excited. For the next 32 months of freezing weather, regular Popecasts are coming in hot!

Death (Weeeee!), Des Moines Comedy (Seen), Covid (Cancelled)

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:03:44 -0300

HEY! Super uplifting episode of the pod. I talk about dying and why the inevitability of death should make us fearless! Living in the moment is hard, and more EXCITING topics. I hope you find the message of positivity that is at the heart of this ole ramblin van. Down the highway we go! Thanks for listenin'

the Slowdown explained, I have TPSD, and a BONUS Caitlyn Jenner joke

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:29 -0300

COME for a quick ramble about this project I'm doing, STAY for a Caitlyn Jenner joke!

...and AS ALWAYS, please take the time to rate the show 5 stars even though we both know its probably a strong 2.

Easiest way to get a degree, No Crowd Price is Right, first trip to White Castle

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:00:36 -0400

Rate us 5 stars on itunes even though we clearly only deserve 2 or 3!!!

RIP Clitoris Leachman!!!, Dog and a Handful of Guns, BONGO BONGO song WORLD PREMIERE

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:58:50 -0400

Hawt lil episode, RIP to a legend, Sketchy Salesman, Parent Cops, and most importantly the BongoBongo song world premiere

A Popecast Special Presentation: Bernie Sanders LIVE At TeeHee's Comedy Club (January 2020)

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:07:32 -0400

A Popecast special edition: Mittens Bernie meme fever reminded me of that time Bernie took some time away from the campaign trail to speak to the people of Iowa on his true passion, TENDERLOINS. Thanks for listening!

Probably the worst episode yet!!! Ballooners full of hot air, Bullshit Billionaires, & Bernie!

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:31:56 -0400

Recorded as always for better or worse in one take with no editing.

I forgot to follow up on the fun platypus fact I mentioned in the tease and I know you'd be dying to know, so here it is: The platypus is the same size as the beaver and the suffix 'pus' means foot. Riveting information, I know...

How I lost 5 pounds (of ball weight)!, NEW SPONSOR, How to make the right decision EVERY TIME!

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:03:42 -0400

After a little hiatus while the family is moving....the Popecast is back!
Complete with a new sponsor @iShirtedDSM on fb. Check em out!

How I lost 5 pounds (in my balls)! AND MORE!!!

ReVolutionary DSM transportation idea, ICUBS BREAKING NEWS, “You just wait” people

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:33:48 -0400

Nice little walk with my good pal Layla this morning! Rambling to myself whilst strolling.

Rate us 5 stars on iTunes even though you know we only deserve 3!!!

My big life philosophy mistake, stop saying this phrase, fashion advice

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:01:04 -0400

The gays are possessed by ghosts, barbers are whack, moving etiquette

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:00:41 -0300

REAL science claims the gays are possessed by ghosts, this seems pretty legit...barbers are the lamest fake hustler bros...when you should stop asking friends for help moving...

Rate us 5 stars on itunes even though we only deserve 3!!!

A Popecast Special Presentation: Welcome Baby Welsh! & Dadmommin' a stand up comedy clip by yours truly

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:11:05 -0300

Congrats to Alex and Amber on the birth of their baby boy!

In honor of this momentous occasion, I've included 'Dadmommin' a wee bit o' stand up comedy I recorded sometime in 2018(?)

Thanks for listenin'!

Rate the show 5 stars on itunes even though it only deserves 3 AND shop BOMGAARS, the BOMB dot com GAARS, BOMGAARS!

Joe Rogan show has peaked, Des Moines is a cupcake town, & T-money himself - Tommy Birch

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:31:10 -0300

Mark my words, we've seen the peak of the JRE and Spotify will regret shelling out all that chedda, Des Moines is a cupcake town, and Tommy's employer won't allow him to come on because of something I said on the show... :/

Rank The Pope Cast 5 stars on itunes even though you know we only deserve 3!!!

Why I can say the R word, my dolphin stutter, pandemic positives and MORE!

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 15:25:27 -0300

Why I can say the R word, My dolphin stutter, Pandemic Positives and MORE!

Blackface POTUS (a no politics debate recap)

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:31:30 -0300

Donald was lookin' blacker than Kristen Welker last night and thems the facts

Why microwave cancer is worth It, a trick that could save you millions, and my dog's black vageen

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:22:03 -0300

Why Microwave Cancer is Worth It, a trick that could save you millions, and my dog's black vageen!

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IF YOU DON'T SHOP BOMGAARS THEN F*CK YOU!!!

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:47:08 -0300

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Also on this episode, a three step process to becoming a hardo, rambling about ramen noodles for some reason, and other general nonsense...

Trumps a *****, Popcorn is dangerous, Races - ranked Ep. 5

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:39:19 -0300

Now sponsored by Kum and Go. (I wont delete this until I'm forced to do so)

Popcorn is dangerous, sit down to pee, Trumps a *****, and for some reason Ian ranked the different races of humans!

Thanks for listening!

Please rate 5 stars and tell a friend :)

Obama's cummin' for your guns, Trump visits Des Moines, Parenting Hacks Ep. 4

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:13:07 -0300

Obama's cummin' for your guns, Trump visits Des Moines, Parenting Hacks, and MORE!

Shout out Tommy Birch for the review, "The problem is the first one was good. You've now given me an expectation of at least satisfactory."

Thanks for listening! :)

The Blank Face Zoo, Amy Comey Barrett(?), Catholic Anal Sex Ep. 3

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:02:54 -0300

Ian breaks down his recent trip to the Blank Park Zoo, provides the hard hitting Supreme court analysis you never knew you needed, and speaking of analysis...the catholic school girl anal sex loophole...thanks for listening!

Shoutout Brandon Sprenger for leaving the shows first review following Episode 1, "Can I have my 6 minutes and 14 seconds back?"

LIVE from Lefty's Live Music Ep. 2

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:59:21 -0300

I walked around and chatted up several Des Moines comics before the Underground Comedy Open Mic at Lefty's in Des Moines...Cooper, Perry, Mike, Alex, Dan, Julian, & TDre...Thanks for listening!

Ian Eagle, Indigenous People Ep. 1

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:39:03 -0300

First published episode of The Pope Pod... Screw you Ian Eagle & Whitey gives Indigenous People their very own day! I promise to get better :) Thanks for listening