Dave Margolis and Phil Gordon host the weekly comedy discussion and performance gabfest. From stand-up comedy to improv and storytelling we cover the Tucson comedy scene and much more..
Dave and Phil describe their new monthly political comedy show, "Laughing Liberally" a mix of stand-up with desk pieces, sketches, news and improv. Phil recalls the history of the show which began in…
Former Mayor Rudy Guliani joins Dave and Phil in studio to discuss his indictment in the State of Georgia. Plus ITO Investigates has come into posession of the black box recording from the Russian pl…
Dave and Phil are joined by ITO's 3rd Wednesday of the month host Roxy Merrari as we take a look at the comedy open mic scenes in nearby cities including Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vega…
Please leave your written thoughts in celebration of the life of Simon (the bald) Goldstein. We will read them on the next "IS THIS ON?" on July 12...
ITO celebrates the life of local comic icon Sim…
Dave and Phil welcome friend of the show legendary actor Al Pacino, age 82, who proudly announces that he and his girlfriend Noori Alfalla, age 29, are expecting a child. Our conversation reveals rac…
Tucson comedian Jerrod Martin joins Dave and Phil in the studio to talk about the local comedy scene. Hear directly from the man about to be roasted for his 40th birthday this Saturday @ 6 PM at the …
ITO pays tribute to the Spark Project open mic hosted by our good friend Ernie Celeya as they prepare to host their final show on Friday, May 12 @ 7:00 pm. Dave and Phil encourage the Tucson Comedy C…
President Joe Biden drops by the studio to follow up on his 2024 candidacy announcement done by video release. Mr. Biden shares other release ideas that were considered but not used. Dave and Phil ta…
Dave and Phil go back in time to search for answers to today's complex political questions and seek out the wisdom of America's third President, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson offers some terse criticis…
Dave and Phil discuss the World Baseball Classic and look forward to the start of the baseball season. We review audience reaction to last show's visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis and his verbal exchanges…
Dave and Phil welcome Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to discuss his new book, "The Courage To Be Free". Listen is as we probe Gov. De Santis on cancel culture, Disney, and his future plans for higher…
ITO welcomes Tucson comic Cory Lytle who tells us all about his two new open mic nights at Cheba Hut and at Chicago Bar. Cory shares his insights on being a show runner from his previous experience w…
IS THIS ON? welcomes Tucson comedian, actor and writer Ron Reid to the studio for a lively discussion of all things comedy. Ron traces his career from standup in NYC to Seattle and stops in between.…
"IS THIS ON?" begins 2023 with highlights of the 139th ANNUAL TUCSON NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE. Join Dave and Phil directly from the parade route down Fourth Avenue as they review floats, marching bands…
Dave and Phil interview comedian Hari Kondabolu before his performance at 191 Toole on December 19. Hari shares his insightful political comedy roots and tells us all about the making of his ground …
Dave and Phil discuss a few of the big name comics coming to Tucson in December, Hari Kandabolu (scheduled to appear on ITO 12/14) and Jim Gaffigan with some cuts from their recorded comedy. Dave m…