Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In episode 381 of Tom Rhodes Smart Camp, Tom welcomes the astutely hilarious Orion Levine to the podcast for a journey through the meandering paths of comedy and life.
In this episode, Tom and Orion delve into the intricacies of the comedic process, the inspirations drawn from diverse locales, and the profound impact of personal history on their material.
Orion shares stories from his international upbringing, discussing how living in places like Kenya and Egypt shaped his worldview and, ultimately, his humor.
They explore the importance of adaptability both on and off stage, with Orion providing insights into his personal philosophy of allowing passions to evolve over time.
The conversation takes a turn to the more personal side as Orion recounts a few gripping anecdotes, from a run-in with the law to a heartfelt encounter that started with a simple name shared across continents.
Join Tom and Orion as they navigate the unpredictable yet rewarding terrain of life and comedy, finding wisdom in the wildly unexpected.
Hooray for humanity!
We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish!
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Connect!
Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp
More Tom instagram.com/_TomRhodes
More Ashna instagram.com/ashnarodjan
More Orion instagram.com/orion.levine
Listen to the audio version!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Qyybimu7PbTNWy9Hh4Xjk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-rhodes-smart-camp/id426881872
** Video version **
If you'd like to watch the video version of the episode on YouTube.com/kingofhaha, please do us a favor by subscribing to the audio podcast on Spotify / Apple, etc. first! The podcast is a labor of love, and your audio subscription and downloads on Spotify/Apple, or direct support on Patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp, provide us with the incentive to pull together and record on a weekly basis beyond our busy schedules. Thanks for being part of the Rhodesies Team!
** About the Podcast **
Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.
We share a joke premise weekly, along with stories or what's on our radar, the book of the week, the movie/doc of the week, song of the week, and Good News. Or we have a guest!
Tom
I have been a comedian for more than 39 years. I travel the world, performing comedy. Exploring diverse cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life while doing comedy is at the heart of my journey. I've had my share of experiences, from almost drowning in Thailand to getting maced in Paris, and I had my own sitcom on Comedy Central and a Late Night Talkshow in the Netherlands. Whenever I can, I'll share my adventures and a global perspective with you on this podcast.
Ashna
Ashna, Dutch artist, photographer, and my ex-wife, isn't just my best friend; she's an essential part of the Rhodesies production team. We've traveled the world together for 8 years. With her background in cognitive psychology and her passion for philosophy and all things art, Ashna enriches our conversations, all while bringing a unique European perspective.
In episode 381 of Tom Rhodes Smart Camp, Tom welcomes the astutely hilarious Orion Levine to the podcast for a journey through the meandering paths of comedy and life.
In this episode, Tom and Orion delve into the intricacies of the comedic process, the inspirations drawn from diverse locales, and the profound impact of personal history on their material.
Orion shares stories from his international upbringing, discussing how living in places like Kenya and Egypt shaped his worldview and, ultimately, his humor.
They explore the importance of adaptability both on and off stage, with Orion providing insights into his personal philosophy of allowing passions to evolve over time.
The conversation takes a turn to the more personal side as Orion recounts a few gripping anecdotes, from a run-in with the law to a heartfelt encounter that started with a simple name shared across continents.
Join Tom and Orion as they navigate the unpredictable yet rewarding terrain of life and comedy, finding wisdom in the wildly unexpected.
Hooray for humanity!
We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish!
Subscribe @kingofhaha
Connect!
Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp
More Tom instagram.com/_TomRhodes
More Ashna instagram.com/ashnarodjan
More Orion instagram.com/orion.levine
Listen to the audio version!
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Qyybimu7PbTNWy9Hh4Xjk
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-rhodes-smart-camp/id426881872
** Video version **
If you'd like to watch the video version of the episode on YouTube.com/kingofhaha, please do us a favor by subscribing to the audio podcast on Spotify / Apple, etc. first! The podcast is a labor of love, and your audio subscription and downloads on Spotify/Apple, or direct support on Patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp, provide us with the incentive to pull together and record on a weekly basis beyond our busy schedules. Thanks for being part of the Rhodesies Team!
** About the Podcast **
Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures.
We share a joke premise weekly, along with stories or what's on our radar, the book of the week, the movie/doc of the week, song of the week, and Good News. Or we have a guest!
Tom
I have been a comedian for more than 39 years. I travel the world, performing comedy. Exploring diverse cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life while doing comedy is at the heart of my journey. I've had my share of experiences, from almost drowning in Thailand to getting maced in Paris, and I had my own sitcom on Comedy Central and a Late Night Talkshow in the Netherlands. Whenever I can, I'll share my adventures and a global perspective with you on this podcast.
Ashna
Ashna, Dutch artist, photographer, and my ex-wife, isn't just my best friend; she's an essential part of the Rhodesies production team. We've traveled the world together for 8 years. With her background in cognitive psychology and her passion for philosophy and all things art, Ashna enriches our conversations, all while bringing a unique European perspective.
