
Two Mics, One Union: Comedy and the American Experiment | Ethan Everhart | Mania & Melancholy #46
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In this longform, unfiltered conversation, John Henry sits down with Denver comedian Ethan Everhart for an expansive and deeply personal discussion about stand-up, and the American experience. The first half of the episode centers on the grind of Denver’s comedy scene—bombing at open mics, producing local shows, navigating comedy politics, and developing an act while managing bipolar disorder.
From there, the episode takes a sweeping turn into historical analysis. Ethan, a middle school history teacher, leads a rigorous conversation on Civil War memory, the Lost Cause, slavery, Abraham Lincoln’s moral calculus, and the legacy of Reconstruction. The two also explore topics like Native American resistance, Roosevelt-era politics, the influence of empires, and how education shapes historical understanding.
In the final third, they shift to modern politics: RFK, Trump, immigration, the culture wars, male identity, and the state of discourse in the U.S. It’s a marathon of humor, honesty, and critical thought—rooted in friendship and curiosity.