Senior Tommy Beckendorf’s new podcast is proof that just because you have time to make something, doesn’t mean you should. The podcast, titled “Coronaviral,” is as interesting as a ninety-minute butt-dial voicemail and equally unintelligible. Hosted by Tommy and his colorless friend Derek, the first episode delves into topics like Tommy’s bitch of a mother, Derek’s hot take on This Is Us, and how “ahead of his time” Andrew Yang was. The show attempts to differentiate itself by having everyone drink Corona beers, a primarily visual gag on an audio podcast.
“Coronaviral”’s release was preceded by a weeklong social media campaign, where Tommy and his friends posted black screens on their Instagram stories with the caption “monday. 4/13. #bringyourowncorona.” Tommy describes the show as “just a couple of guys hanging out.”
“We just wanted to give people a little bit of light and laughter in these crazy and uncertain times,” says Tommy at the beginning of each episode. Unfortunately, this podcast lacks both light and laughter, and only makes the listener want to socially distance themselves from Tommy’s shitty voice. Maybe next time, Tommy should invite his comedy writer friend who’s both interesting and free on Wednesday nights? Just a suggestion. ;)
