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Anthony Rogers is an American artist, comedian, pod-caster, entrepreneur, actor, and executive producer. Known for his dynamic stand-up comedy and his podcast "The Anthony Rogers Show"[1][2], Rogers has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in various films, including Rampage: President Down[1] and Psycho Ape![1] and has been involved in several media projects as a writer, actor, producer, and director[1]. Rogers also ran for U.S. Congress in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District in 2020. [3]
Early life and education
[edit]Rogers was born in O'Fallon, Missouri. He attended Fort Zumwalt West and Fort Zumwalt North High School. Rogers continued his education at St. Louis Community College.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Rogers began his writing career in 2014, achieving notoriety with a viral satire article titled "Ferguson, Missouri Looks Like a Rap Video" published on Thought Catalog.[4] The article, which gathered over 100 million views, was controversial and led to Rogers being blacklisted from writing within four months. The piece was criticized by various major publications, including Harvard University's Nieman Labs, for its perceived racism, as many readers believed it was a genuine news article rather than satire.[4]
Rogers transitioned into stand-up comedy, beginning with a tour of the West Coast of the United States in 2014, starting at a Cannabis Farmers Market in Seattle. At that time, he had a significant following on Facebook. He later expanded his tour to cover North America. In 2017, Rogers faced controversy when Vess Soda and Red Hot Riplets discontinued promotional deals with him following negative local press related to his comedy.[5] Additionally, his involvement with a parody city page, "City of Saint Louis," led to further local criticism. Despite these setbacks, Rogers continued to build his comedy career, performing nationally and gaining recognition for his distinctive humor.
Rogers made his film debut in 2016 with a role in Rampage: President Down, directed by Uwe Boll.[1]
In 2019, Rogers launched Anthony Rogers Show, a podcast that features conversations with notable figures from various fields, including NASA personnel, The Sandlot cast members, and musicians from The Ataris. The show was created in collaboration with his friend, producer, and co-host Bruce Sweeten. [6]
In 2023, adult film actress Nikki Knightly became the co-host of the show.[6][7] She first appeared in two separate episodes that year: one featuring "Pornstars Telling Ghost Stories"[6][7] and another with an interview of a quantum physicist. After the departure of Rogers, Knightly took on the role of co-host. [6][7]
Rogers also ran for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Missouri's 1st Congressional District. [3][8][9] He was defeated in the general election held on November 3, 2020.[3][8][9] Prior to the general election, Rogers won the Republican primary, defeating Winnie Heartstrong on August 4, 2020. [3][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e The Anthony Rogers Show (Talk-Show), Anthony Rogers, Bruce Sweeten, Brian Bonsall, Anthony Rogers Presents, 2019-07-10, retrieved 2024-10-09
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-anthony-rogers-show-2175111?
- ^ a b c d "Anthony Rogers". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ a b https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2014/10/21/inside-the-contradictory-world-of-thought-catalog-one-of-the-internets-most-reviled-sites/
- ^ Babka, Allison. "St. Louis Comedian's Offensive Posts Are No Laughing Matter to Vess Soda". Riverfront Times. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ a b c d The Nikki Knightly Interview, The Anthony Rogers Show, Nikki Knightly, Anthony Rogers, 2019-07-20, retrieved 2024-10-09
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ a b c Stories, Local (2024-06-17). "Rising Stars: Meet Anthony Rogers of St. Louis". voyagestl.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ a b c Kaur, Harmeet (2020-11-04). "She got into politics after the Ferguson protests. She just became the first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ a b c Jones, Zoe Christen (2020-11-04). "Cori Bush becomes Missouri's first Black congresswoman, CBS News projects - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.