
Welcome to If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes, a podcast about navigating the cruelty chaos, and wonder of our terrifying world. Niki, John, LB— and our producer Jordo— try to find meaning and clarity one or twelve subjects at a time: from the menu at Cheesecake Factory to a human man dressed up as Snoopy tucking you into bed.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ImprovComedySociety & Culture | |||

merritt, John and Niki bring each other up to speed on the latest events in the wild world of white women, before moving on to related topics such as Dick Van Dyke's old-ass blood, Jar-Jar Bane, what "the fish movie" is called, and somehow, even more... more
With merritt aboard the International Space Station, Niki and John set about their most challenging task yet: Reducing the average price of new cars sold in the United States of America. Also, why didn't we let Elizabeth Holmes keep going?
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Honorary driver Michael Higham returns to help John and merritt plan the first-ever Drivey Airport Lounge, including such innovations as the Person in Residence, honor system sleep pods, the vacuum bed and others, in addition to broader topics such a... more
merritt bravely weathers her debilitating illness to help John and Niki handle a slew of new problems facing everyday people, including what we're thickening, the Caligulan excess of artificial temperature differences, the Canadian Football League, a... more
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Listened to back to back to back to back episodes while road tripping to the Adirondack mountains. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, beats these best friends just goofin’ around to make the hours on a road trip melt away. My only complaint is that driving a motorcycle with my eyes closed on some really twisty roads is a bit difficult, so I wasn’t able to actually properly follow directions. Please forgive me.
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This show is a fast-paced, improv-driven chat trio built around banter, personal anecdotes, and broad pop culture detours. Hosts trade rapid-fire rounds, riffs, and running gags, often weaving in mock ads and Patreon plugs as they chase tangents from movies and music to internet culture and everyday quirks. A defining trait is their chaotic, affectionate energy—lighthearted but boldly irreverent—frequently poking fun at brands, memes, and current events while inviting listener participation. A standout is the ongoing meta humor about sponsorships and formats, giving the show a distinctive, self-aware voice that's likely to appeal to fans of communal, in-the-room comedy with sharp, offbeat observations.
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If You're Driving, Close Your Eyes launched 4 years ago and published 207 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Ron Collins
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