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Sneaky Dragon, the pop-culture improv comedy podcast featuring Ian Boothby and David Dedrick.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded15 years ago
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ImprovComedyTV & Film

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Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that makes you flip!

This week: paper tigers; expert texperts; age is just a number indicating your age; boat people; taint work; road movies; movie mundanity; Mary go round; our Mr. Brooks; Pry... more

Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the forward-looking podcast!

This week: seventh heaven; doing the bear minimum; Hate speech; a little gov luv; terrible treatment; deep cover; in God we mistrust; the road less travelled; sticky questions; ... more

This week: fart powered; detention span; the Ring cycle; map quest; a bad Hobbit; Bone-ing up; courtin’ session; mixed miracles; authors of their own demise; can you really see everything; neo-cons; on the Theranos; Holmes sweet Holmes; justify, my l... more

Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the coo-coo-crazy podcast!

This week: annulled crackers; too fabulous or too freaky; a coupla sub-geniuses; Eros and villains; mail order mayhem; expensive laughs; Fuggin’ around, universal Sinatra; Sill cr... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Condon
Guest on this episode filling in for Ian
Episode: Sneaky Dragon Episode 765
Jason Dedrick
Visitor to the show brought in due to Ian's absence
Sneaky Dragon
Episode: Sneaky Dragon Episode 764
Nina Matsumoto
Comic artist, known for her work on various graphic novels and webcomics
Episode: Sneaky Dragon Episode 729
Lillie Snowden Fine
Talented artist and original voice of Peppa Pig
Episode: Sneaky Dragon Episode 683

Hosts

Ian Boothby
Comic book writer, cartoonist, and comedian
David Dedrick

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Please adjust the volumes.

    Move her closer to the mic.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    DJDennyRay
    2 years ago
  • Great listening

    Bit late to the party but I’ve enjoyed all the Sneaky Dragon versions all great fun & interesting. Regards from Carol in London England xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Townmap
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • My all-time favorite podcast

    Each week, Sneaky Dragon features a funny, intelligent, and thoughtful conversation between two fellows who share their observations on a wide variety of subjects including the comic arts scene, film, television, music, politics, pop culture, history, people, relationships, and, sometimes, even pets. Co-hosts Ian Boothby and David Dedrick are friends from way back who obviously enjoy each other’s company, as well as the company of the occasional special guest. Always engaging, they are consist... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aloysius B Poindexter
    United States7 years ago
  • New Listener

    I learned about this podcast about a month ago through the sister podcast Full Marx and found the hosts so endearing that I had to check out the parent cast. These two are hilarious together and their smooth tangenting from topic to topic will leave you with a constant smile on your face as they cover a wide variety of topics from comics to movies to improve and deck talk.

    As I’m about to episode 120 from their website and they are just as great 2 years in as they were on day one. Also check ou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Weishahn
    United States8 years ago
  • Sneaky Dragon rocks!

    I discovered David and Ian’s excellent, long running Sneaky Dragon podcast via their Totally Tintin and Completely Beatles podcasts. After finishing those two series, I felt like I knew them like a pair of old friends - which is appropriate as they have known each other since High School.

    The warmth of their friendship comes across in the playful, structured rambling of their weekly conversations.

    Their passion for comics, pop culture and the hilarious everyday minutiae of life makes for an ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhatMickSaw
    Australia8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners highlight the hosts' easy chemistry, warmth, and friendship as a central part of the appeal.
The loose, improvised format and frequent topic changes are entertaining for fans of conversational comedy.
The casual, meandering style may feel unusual at first, but fans describe it as engaging and easy to return to.
Reviews praise the mix of humor and thoughtful discussion across comics, film, television, music, and everyday life.
Listeners value the hosts' cultural knowledge and the personal stories that add depth to the banter.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#222
United States/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#79
Canada/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#213
United Kingdom/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#123
Australia/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#177
France/Comedy/Improv
Apple Podcasts
#92
Denmark/Comedy/Improv

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sneaky Dragon Episode 754
Q: What is your favorite live-action Disney film?
They wax nostalgic about Mary Poppins and Pete's Dragon, debating live-action versus animation and noting the blend of live-action with animation can be a cinematic strength when done well.
Sneaky Dragon Episode 754
Q: What are your top three movies with narration?
They name Sunset Boulevard as a preferred choice, discuss narration as a storytelling device being overused or flimsy, and mention Annie Hall and a film-noir vibe as other examples, emphasizing that narration should serve the story rather than feel like a crutch.
Sneaky Dragon Episode 741
Q: What sort of extreme weather did you experience as a kid?
The responder mentions negative five degree mornings with ice and scorching summers, expressing a nostalgic fondness for snow, which rarely occurs.
Sneaky Dragon Episode 741
Q: What is your favorite musical biopic?
Many prefer documentaries about musical artists rather than biopics, citing inaccuracies but enjoying films like Bohemian Rhapsody and the Ruttles.
Sneaky Dragon Episode 737
Q: What film doesn't have a sequel that should have a sequel?
The hosts discuss various films that could benefit from sequels, implying a deeper narrative exploration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sneaky Dragon

What is Sneaky Dragon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly, improvised conversations blend comedy with comics, film, television, music, books, and the hosts' everyday lives. Ian Boothby and David Dedrick bring the ease of longtime friends to a loose format built around playful digressions, pop-culture observations, listener mail, personal stories, and occasional deeper discussions of family, work, aging, and creative life. The range runs from classic cartoons and obscure comic-book history to current films, scams, caregiving, and the oddities of daily life.

The distinctive appeal is the balance of informed cultural commentary and unpolished, affectionate banter: a topic can lead anywhere, but the hosts' rapport keeps the conversation moving. Occasional guests or guest hosts join the discuss... more

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1. Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About the Beatles
2. Bonanas for Bonanza
3. Blank Check with Griffin & David
4. If Books Could Kill
5. The Dana Gould Hour

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2. Jason Dedrick
3. Nina Matsumoto
4. Lillie Snowden Fine

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