This is Gonna Work is a podcast following creator, sound engineer, and host Justin Borak as he tries to find a pilot that Audio Mint (the podcast network HE RUNS) is willing to pick up. He has fellow Chicago comedians on in an attempt to strike gold and create a new comedy podcast for the network he loves very much. This new pilot podcast will have new episodes and concepts every week with some of your favorite comedians, follow along and see if Justin ever achieves his dream of finally getting a real show on a real network!
Justin Borak is a comedian and producer from Chicago. You can see him on his TikTok (@mediocrejokes) being just as goofy or follow his other podcasts, Wrestling History 101 and The Explorer's Pack. Also, check out his podcast network he runs with a bunch of friends in Chicago, Audio Mint. Other than doing comedy, you can also see him through his apartment window in Uptown watching The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelors in Paradise or writing for Flexx, Word Brothel, Shag Mag, and on Medium.
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2022-06-07 |
Twitch Gambling, Jazzy Recs, and Build a Theatre Season - June (Ft. Ben Hertel and Erika Kuhn) This is Gonna Work is back with our first monthly spectacular! Join us as we chat about the Twitch gambling scandal, Justin gives you recommendations over jazz music, and we build the ideal theatre season! Hope you enjoy this one and see ya in July!If ... |
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2022-05-31 | Hello. It's been a while, how are you? Good. You're looking well. Oh, me? I'm just fine. At the beginning of recording this I was like, "I better check-in and then dip for another five months", and than by the end I'm like, "Inspirational speech bring ... |
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2021-09-14 | This week, Justin....well, Justin doesn't really do anything special. He mainly just catches y'all up on his life and all the confusion surrounding it! He talks about grad school, missing his friends in Chicago, and...well, he does a bunch of bits. WHA... |
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2021-08-10 | That's right, you're favorite wannabe podcast is taking a break! Justin starts grad school in just a few weeks and he's in MUCH NEED of a break from recording, editing, and attempting to be creative. BUT, don't worry, you can still hear Justin every w... |
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2021-08-03 |
HIGH SCHOOL MORNING SHOW (Ft. Courtney Farney and Bailey McLaughlin) This week, Justin is joined by Bailly McLaughlin and Courtney Farney (@friendsfromhighschoolimprov) for their weekly High School Morning Show, and everything is off the rails because it's PROM TIME! Courtney lobbies against big tobacco, Bailey is late.... |
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2021-07-27 | Justin, resident baby expert, brings on his friend, Maggie Hoopis (actual mom), to answer all your questions about having children. Is it okay to poop while giving birth? Should you eat your placenta? Can you smoke weed while breastfeeding? Justin and ... |
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2021-07-20 | This week, Justin is joined by Jake Prizant, host of How's LA, and his co-host/boss/roommate, Alan. The three discuss the upcoming release of season two, the totally normal interviews on season two, and the absolutely no controversy coming with season ... |
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2021-07-13 | Back with another deep and serious interview, Justin is joined by Jeffrey Borak for a riveting conversation. They chat about who his favorite child is, what it's like to be an "identical" twin, and Jeff actually gives some decent advice about being a ... |
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2021-07-06 | This week, Justin is joined by My Town host, Tyler Bop. They chat about the currently releasing season 2 of My Town, the wonderful amenities of his home of Whoppertin, Michigan, and the color of his father's candle shop's curtains (HINT: It's a fleshy ... |
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2021-06-29 | This week, Justin jumps on the Netflix roulette website, ReelGood (link below), to test his knowledge of the streaming service's library. We talk about Dolly Parton, how to collect bottle caps to find pirate treasure, and, of course, THE CRUSTY DEMONS.... |
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