Dystopia Tonight was born out of the Covid-19 Pandemic to give people a light-hearted break from the absurdity of the world around them by showcasing artists, comedians, musicians, and actors from all across the entertainment field and getting them to open up about what exactly they’ve been doing during this bizarre time. John asks about the state of their lives, careers, and well-being, while we all navigate through the current dystopia we’ve come to find ourselves living in.
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Dystopia Tonight was born out of the Covid-19 Pandemic to give people a light-hearted break from the absurdity of the world around them by showcasing artists, comedians, musicians, and actors from all across the entertainment field and getting them to open up about what exactly they’ve been doing during this bizarre time. John asks about the state of their lives, careers, and well-being, while we all navigate through the current dystopia we’ve come to find ourselves living in.
Day 278 - Robin Wilson - The Forest Gump of The Geek Underworld
Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo
1 hour 22 minutes 2 seconds
8 months ago
Day 278 - Robin Wilson - The Forest Gump of The Geek Underworld
Robin Wilson has been a defining voice in alternative rock for over three decades as the lead singer of Gin Blossoms. With hits like Hey Jealousy, Found Out About You, and Follow You Down, his music became the soundtrack to a generation that continues to resonate today. But beyond his success with the band, Wilson’s journey is filled with incredible stories that span music, pop culture, and personal milestones.
In our conversation, he shared memories of meeting his ex-wife on MTV’s The Jon Stewart Show and having Jon himself get ordained to officiate their wedding. He also reflected on his experiences at Saturday Night Live, getting to play that stage with a number one single on the radio, meeting and hanging with Phil Hartman, and his life as a father—including watching his son carve out his own path in music. We also covered his Arizona roots, his collaboration with Marshall Crenshaw on the soundtrack to Empire Records his work with The Smithereens, and the thrill of getting to front for KISS. On top of that, he’s an avid gamer, something I wasn’t expecting, but we do a deep dive into classic and modern games.
Whether he’s touring, recording, or exploring new creative outlets, Wilson remains as passionate about music as ever. For him, that’s what all of this is about. This conversation offered a look at not just an artist, but a storyteller with a career full of unforgettable moments. Enjoy!
Dystopia Tonight With John Poveromo
Dystopia Tonight was born out of the Covid-19 Pandemic to give people a light-hearted break from the absurdity of the world around them by showcasing artists, comedians, musicians, and actors from all across the entertainment field and getting them to open up about what exactly they’ve been doing during this bizarre time. John asks about the state of their lives, careers, and well-being, while we all navigate through the current dystopia we’ve come to find ourselves living in.
