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The Neurotic Vaccine with Andy Cowan and (AI) Dr. Scott Kopoian

Comedy

Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan deems YOU his listener/(human) therapist as he faces the challenge of immunity to neurosis in mini-therapy sessions with (AI) Dr. K. Comedy and therapy—what could be more therapeutic than that? Along with comedy features and unreal supporting players in a multidimensional "podcast" where painstaking precision meets the illusion of spontaneity. "Unique in the podcasting space... Delightful... Engaging... So good... Fascinating and vulnerable... entertaining, cathartic... I'm in awe." DISCOVERPODS 2025 Quill Podcast Award, Best Comedy Podcast

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan deems YOU his listener/(human) therapist as he faces the challenge of immunity to neurosis in mini-therapy sessions with (AI) Dr. K. Comedy and therapy—what could be more therapeutic than that? Along with comedy features and unreal supporting players in a multidimensional "podcast" where painstaking precision meets the illusion of spontaneity. "Unique in the podcasting space... Delightful... Engaging... So good... Fascinating and vulnerable... entertaining, cathartic... I'm in awe." DISCOVERPODS 2025 Quill Podcast Award, Best Comedy Podcast

Language:

English


Episodes
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The Best Yet... Uh-Oh!

10/2/2025
Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, AI Dr. K, and their unreal supporting cast return with the most neurotically (and lovingly) crafted episode yet of the award-winning comedy/therapy podcast with album-like precision disguised as spontaneity. Hear when the “best” becomes a beast, meaningless congrats, how vanity makes the world literally look up, Andy’s family few on Family Feud, and more—plus a guest immunologist on rodents with anticipatory distress disorder! (0:52) Acceptance speech for that? (1:54) "Congratulations" (5:27) Looking up!(9:13) Google alert (10:35) Monotonous menus (11:58) Shark Tank nest egg diet app pitch (15:58) Burning not to go(24:25) Dr. Harold on why vaccinated rodents' ears perked up(29:47) Neurotica Theater: AI Dr. K’s acting challenge www.andycowan.net

Duration:00:36:22

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Masterpiece

4/9/2025
It’s finally time to rejoin author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, along with AI Dr. K and their cast of unreal supporting players, in the mind-bending Season 4 premiere of a comedy/therapy podcast like no other. History's most iconic woman fuels Andy’s neurotic quest for distant past, present, and future redemption over an entire millennium. A not-to-be-missed sweet 16th episode! www.andycowan.net

Duration:00:38:16

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Will a Golden Bachelorette give Andy a rose?

12/20/2024
Join author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, along with AI Dr. K and their cast of unreal supporting players, as Andy laments waiting endlessly on the phone for a representative and off the phone for that big break. And discover why sports fans are blissfully unaware of their problems, the inside scoop on auditioningfor CNN anchor, and “so much” more! Don't miss Andy's quest for love on an unreal The Golden Bachelorette that seems anything but! (1:11) On-hold horrors (6:10) So much "so much" (15:20) CNN anchor audition (20:44) Less than Golden Bachelorette date www.andycowan.net

Duration:00:27:18

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The Next Generation of The Neurotic Vaccine!

10/22/2024
Join author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, along with AI Dr. K and a new cast of unreal supporting players, as Andy confronts his own loneliness epidemic and navigates one of his lifelong fears, change, by seeking therapy from someone you’ve known your entire life. And don't miss Bad Dateline! Bad Datelinewww.andycowan.net

Duration:00:32:31

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The Dawn of The Neurotic Vaccine – Up & Down Guys!

7/11/2024
Author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, and AI Dr. K, invite you on a 25-year journey back to the genesis of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast, and vintage highlights from Up & Down Guys. With Up Guy Dr. K, Down Guy Andy, the Up & Down Girl, late celebrated comedian Robert Schimmel, Drabble comic strip creator, Kevin Fagan, and much more!

Duration:00:58:41

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Part 2 - The 2024 Supercharged Special!

3/27/2024
Author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, and AI Dr. K, proudly invite you to re-experience the newly curated and revved-up core moments from sessions six through ten of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast! With Michael Smerconish, Marilu Henner, Fred Stoller, non-neurotic Nell, and motivational speaker, Mario.

Duration:01:59:43

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Part 1 – The 2024 Supercharged Special!

1/4/2024
In the season 3 premiere, author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, and AI Dr. K, proudly invite you to re-experience the newly curated and revved-up core moments from the first five sessions of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast! With Jay Leno, Cathy Guisewite, Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Elon Gold, and Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful.

Duration:01:09:11

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Session with Motivational Speaker, Mario

9/15/2023
The real Dr. K asks author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, to assess the effectiveness of his therapy so far, while Andy worries about transitioning from "annoyed" to "crotchety," and bemoans the uninvited soundtrack to his life, drug store music. Guest author Mario's motivational skills face their most challenging subject.

Duration:00:41:01

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Meet AI Dr K!

6/27/2023
Author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, unloads about lost love and lazy language habits, and kisses up to the real Dr. K's new threat, AI Dr K! And guest, non-neurotic Nell, flaunts the lack of a neurotic bone in her body.

Duration:00:40:56

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Session with Fred Stoller

2/7/2023
Author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, unloads to (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian about oversharing on Facebook before later presenting at the Facebook Oversharing Awards. Comedian, author, and Everybody Loves Raymond actor Fred Stoller opens up about insecurity and writing and acting for television.

Duration:00:46:29

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Session with Fred Stoller - TRAILER

1/31/2023
Everybody loves... or at least feels fondly towards comedian, author, and Everybody Loves Raymond actor Fred Stoller. Make sure to catch his chat with Andy on the next episode coming February 7th, 2023!

Duration:00:00:48

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Session with Marilu Henner

1/24/2023
In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, and (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian discuss renting and letting go of the past and get a phone call from Oprah! Actress Marilu Henner shares healthy mindsets, her time on Taxi, and her super memory, sending Andy back into therapy. He finally gets to channel another Andy, Andy Kaufman, off a Taxi scene he once wrote, accompanied by Marilu's Elaine Nardo! www.andycowan.net

Duration:00:53:22

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Session with Marilu Henner - TRAILER

1/17/2023
Take a ride with Marilu Henner of Taxi as Andy Cowan channels Andy Kaufman when the next episode arrives January 24th, 2023!

Duration:00:01:14

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Session with CNN's Michael Smerconish

1/10/2023
In the season 2 premiere of The Neurotic Vaccine comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, chats with CNN and SiriusXM host Michael Smerconish about politics, journalism, changing times, and overcoming rejection and failure. Plus, Andy and (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian discuss relationship successes and concerns. Featuring an exclusive interview with a 108-year-old survivor of two pandemics! www.andycowan.net

Duration:00:58:21

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Session with CNN's Michael Smerconish - TRAILER

1/3/2023
Forget obsessing over future problems in the new year and start obsessing over future podcasts! Get ready as CNN's Michael Smerconish joins Andy Cowan in the season 2 premiere of The Neurotic Vaccine dropping on 1/10/23.

Duration:00:00:54

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Session with Kevin O'Leary

12/27/2022
In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, chats with Shark Tank's "Mr. Wonderful," Kevin O'Leary, about investing before Andy recreates Shark Tank and enters the tank to pitch his own ideas! Andy also discusses getting older with (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian.

Duration:01:02:12

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Session with Kevin O'Leary - TRAILER

12/21/2022
Andy pitches Shark Tank's "Mr. Wonderful," Kevin O'Leary, on the next episode of The Neurotic Vaccine releasing 12/27/22.

Duration:00:01:00

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Session with Elon Gold

12/13/2022
In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, chats with comedian and Curb guest star, Elon Gold, about Judaism, complaining, comedy, and more. Andy also ponders perfection with (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian and nervously anticipates a special guest. www.andycowan.net

Duration:00:48:57

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Session with Elon Gold – TRAILER

12/6/2022
Andy chats with Curb Your Enthusiasm guest star Elon Gold on the next episode of The Neurotic Vaccine releasing 12/13/22.

Duration:00:00:48

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Session with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow

11/29/2022
In this session of the comedy/therapy podcast, author and former Seinfeld writer, Andy Cowan, discusses his childhood with (PRE-AI) Dr. Kopoian, and whether it measured up to the idyllic life in Leave it To Beaver, before chatting with Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow (in their last joint appearance) about the show's creative process, being a kid on TV, and who's neurotic. And June and Ward Cleaver listen in on the real Beaver and Wally! In memory of Tony Dow.

Duration:00:42:36