Episodes
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Victoria Vincent! Comedian! Friend! Delight!
Victoria is a super funny comedian!
We have a great chat! You can have a great listen! Enjoy!
PS This is only the FIRST half of our chat.
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Des Bishop! Comedian! Author! Polyglot! Delight!
Des is a super funny comic and here is the proof in the form of nice things that have been said about him and it:“Funny, erudite and effortlessly delivered.” - The Scotsman
“Charismatic, sincere, eloquent and always seeking the angle.”- Chortle
“Fast paced and clever. A sure-fire winner.” - The Sunday Age, Melbourne
Des Bishop’s new comedy special, Of All People, is an hour of original stand-up and a culmination of years of experience on stage all over including in Queens, Ireland, and China. Bishop crafts high-energy stories and jokes, bringing the audience on a wildly entertaining ride through tales of his international travels and the gap between his looks and attitude. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy.
Des’s material often focuses on cultural differences he noticed being a transplant into Irish Society from Queens, NY at a young age. He always incorporates a lot of material about language. He is likely the only comic many of us will see doing some of the set in Mandarin and some in Irish, which he learned so he could do comedy while living in China and Ireland. He spent 1 year in China to learn Mandarin and 1 year in Ireland to learn Irish, and he’s done 60 minutes of comedy in both languages. And he remains an international presence, with a home and massive career in Ireland, and a life in the United States.
Of All People is the third hour from Des Bishop. You can see the special as of Oct 22, 2024, on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media YouTube channel and comedy hub.
About Des Bishop:
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive comic observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy.
He came to Irish fame with TV shows, The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage working different jobs in Ireland, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas of four major Irish cities, and In The Name Of The Fada (2008, winner of the IFTA Best TV Series Award) about when he decided to learn Irish from scratch and perform a 60-minute stand-up comedy routine in the Irish language.
In 2010, Des wrote his most personal show called My Dad Was Nearly James Bond, inspired by his father, Mike who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bishop won an Irish Book Of The Year Award for his memoir of the same name, and brought a solo show version to the Edinburgh Fringe to widespread acclaim and five-star reviews. In 2013, Bishop went to Beijing, China to learn Mandarin. He is now fluent and the show about his experience, Breaking China was another major hit series with another acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Des has appeared on many live stand-up shows including Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (BBC), Live at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Australia’s Spicks and Specks (ABC). He was also the star of HBO’s A Comic’s Climb, his Aspen Comedy Festival debut in 2005.
He has released five best selling stand-up DVDs and his new digital special, Of All People comes out Oct 22, 2024 on 800 Pound Gorilla Media after his specials One Day You’ll Understand (RTE 2018) and Made in China (Universal 2015).
About this podcast:You can listen to it! AND this is only the first HALF of my conversation with Des.
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Jenny Chalikian! Erin Judge! Comedians! Friends! Delights! More!
Erin Judge and Jenny Chalikian have a new combo comedy out now called Romantic Comedy: Live At The Ripped Bodice, available everywhere comedy is streamed or sold.
ABOUT THE ALBUM:
Erin and Jenny have been hosting a monthly comedy showcase at the Los Angeles romance bookstore The Ripped Bodice since 2016. For this stand-up album, Erin and Jenny opened the show together, then each performed long sets of their own material. The result is a delightful and hilarious glimpse into what these two dynamic co-hosts experience in their day-to-day lives as queer women in LA.
The two met performing comedy in North Carolina in 2012 (Erin was on tour; Jenny was local). After making LA their home, they approached Leah and Bea Koch, sisters and co-owners of The Ripped Bodice, about launching a monthly comedy showcase at the bookstore just a few weeks after it opened. Leah and Bea agreed to give them a shot, and Erin and Jenny named the new show Romantic Comedy.
By bringing some of the best voices in LA comedy to the mostly-women book lovers that make up Ripped Bodice audiences, they built Romantic Comedy into a unique and fun monthly event that’s beloved by fans and comics alike. When Erin and Jenny started talking about making an album, they knew that The Ripped Bodice would be the perfect venue, and they were thrilled that Blonde Medicine was on board for a joint comedy album.
Romantic Comedy: Live at The Ripped Bodice features both comics performing together up top, just like they do every month. Since Jenny is a regular caregiver of Erin’s two kids, their unique chosen family inspires a refreshing departure from the usual parenting material, that is still relatable to anyone who has to cope with the ridiculous and unexpected challenges of raising kids. Erin shares stories of dealing with being old-pregnant and reluctantly polyamorous, and Jenny jokes about coming of age as a college gay in North Carolina and being a godmother with intense demon-fighting responsibilities.
ABOUT ERIN JUDGE:
Erin Judge is an accomplished comedian, writer, and performer. She co-wrote (with Tina Romero) the forthcoming horror comedy film Queens of the Dead, starring Margaret Cho, Katy O’Brian, Jaquel Spivey and more. Erin also wrote the award-winning novel Vow of Celibacy. Her previous comedy album, So Many Choices, is also available on Blonde Medicine.
ABOUT JENNY CHALIKIAN:LA-based comedian Jenny Chalikian started out in North Carolina and quickly fell in love with stand-up comedy. After landing in LA in 2015, Jenny honed her voice working as a manager and a regular performer at the popular alt-comedy venue NerdMelt. Jenny blends observational comedy with personal anecdotes that touch on themes of identity, relationships, and the quirks of daily life.
ABOUT YOU:
You are someone reading these words, considering listening to this podcast and I commend you for it.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST EPISODE:
This is only the first HALF of the conversation I had with Jenny and Erin.
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Shain Brenden! Comedian! Friend! Delight!
His new album is Either Way, Pretty Funny!
ABOUT THIS ALBUM:
On this debut album, Shain paints a picture of a guy trying his best with what he’s got: being outnumbered and bullied by the women in his family, getting kicked out of an ultrasound appointment, and defending his completely appropriate and not weird at all love of NBA rookies. He closes it all out with an original slam poem with a topic untouched by poets at large: working the drive-thru at McDonald's.ABOUT SHAIN BRENDEN:
When a sandstorm left his unit stranded in Afghanistan on Christmas Day, Portland-favorite and military veteran Shain Brenden did his first set during an impromptu talent show. He’s since traded in his uniform for a microphone and for over a decade has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy, on SiriusXM Radio, and at various comedy clubs and festivals around the country. Now, Black & Filipino-American comedian, writer, and actor, Shain is proudly the second most famous person from Millington, Tennessee (after Justin Timberlake).
PLEASE ENJOY!
PS This is only the first HALF of our chat.
For the second half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely head on over here to Patreon!
Thanks and love, all! -
Courtney Maginnis! Comedian! Friend! Delight!
Her new special is called White Noise and it's free on Youtube RIGHT NOW!
She is funny and nice and we have a great chat and you can have a great listen! Please do!
PS This is only the first HALF of our chat!
For the second half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely head on over here to Patreon! Thanks and love, all! -
Jesse David Fox! Author! Podcaster! Comedy lover! Friend! Delight!
Jesse's book COMEDY BOOK is out in paperback RIGHT NOW!
I have read it and I love it and I recommend it to you, as a person who has read it and loved it.
He also has a podcast called Good One: A Podcast About Jokes!
AND he is developing a class based on the ideas in the book called COMEDY CLASS to help comedians develop their voice as artists. He tells me that this is super in the nascent stage but people can sign up for more information through the link in his instagram bio.
Jesse loves comedy and his love of comedy comes through in his writing about it and talking about it on podcasts like his own AND MINE WHICH IS THIS ONE RIGHT HERE! Thanks for reading and listening!
PS This is only the first HALF of our chat!
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Caroline Clifford! Comedian! Comedy coach! Friend! Delight!
You can find out about her classes and online coaching here!
You can read her excellent newsletter on Substack here!
And you can listen to our fun and meaningful conversation HERE! (Where you already are.)
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Wil Sylvince! Comedian! Actor! Filmmaker! Friend! Delight! More!
Wil is a great comic and a great dude I've known for a long time and I'm happy to have this conversation with him that you can listen to because that's how a podcast works.
Also this is only the first HALF of our chat.
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Carmen Lagala! Comedian! Podcaster! Friend! Delight!
Her new special "Sweet Batch" is on YouTube, her instagram is @carmstagrams, her podcast is In Cahoots with Corey and Carmen, and her website is www.carmenlagala.com.
We have a great chat! You have a great listen! Please enjoy!
PS this is only PART ONE OF A TWO-PART CONVERSATION!
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Daniel Van Kirk! Comedian! Actor! Writer! Podcast host! Friend! Delight! Guy with a new special out now called Rose Gold!
ABOUT ROSE GOLD:Rose Gold is a Midwestern man’s wish that we all stop finding ways to disagree, start high-fiving strangers again, and party in Wisconsin. Daniel laments the assumptions we make about his shaved-head and bearded appearance, dictates when old people should and shouldn’t be treated kindly, and teaches us how to have a fight while also putting some goodness into this world. He draws from his youth in Rochelle, IL, his formative years in Chicago, and his time spent at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Resort.
Rose Gold is named for Daniel’s grandmother Rosemary, who at 94 years old is a living example of what it means to just roll with whatever life throws at you. Says Dainiel “We live in a time of generational divides and hell, the people who are running our country are extremely old. But a section of this hour is about how old people still have to live in this current time and for me, Rosemary is a shining example of that.”
The process of creating this hour was a search for commonality. Rose Gold is an hour of comedy for everyone who simply wants to have a good time again.
ABOUT DANIEL VAN KIRK:
Daniel Van Kirk is a stand-up comedian whose comedy has charted at #1 on Apple Music. He’s been named a “Comic To Watch” by Comedy Central as well as one of JFL’s 42 in Toronto. You may know him from his characters on Bob’s Burgers (FOX), Physical (Apple TV+), Central Park (Apple TV+), and the lead in the feature film, Wine Club (Prime). Daniel can also be heard every week on the hit podcasts, Pen Pals with partner Rory Scovel, and co-hosting Dumb People Town along with The Sklar Brothers.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST:
You can listen to it! Also, this is only the first HALF of our conversation.
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Jamier Shriner! Comedian! Musician! Friend! Delight! More!
Her handle is @jamieshrinersings on all platforms, she has a special out on YouTube called CORN BABY that she would like you to watch & stream, and you can join her mailing list to see her in your city by going to her website www.jamieshriner.com!
AND FIRST, you can listen to this delightful chat we had.
AND THIS IS ONLY THE FIRST HALF OF OUR CHAT!
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Bob Eckstein! Cartoonist! Writer! Snowman expert! Friend! Delight!
This is his website where you can sign up for his free newsletter filled with cartoons, humor, and writing and cartoon advice: BobEckstein.com And you can get his new bestseller here: Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums.
We have a wonderful talk. You can have a wonderful listen.
And this is only the first HALF of our chat.
For the second portion, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely click on over here to Patreon! Enjoy! -
Natasha Vaynblat! Comedian! Writer! Friend! Delight!
She has a special on Youtube called "We're All Dads Here" and a show at the New York Comedy Festival called "Childless Freak" coming up Nov 14, 2024 at 7pm at UCB (NY) her instagram where all show info lives is @natashavaynblat.
Check her out all the places, starting here where you already are, thank you!
PS This is only the first of TWO conversations we had.
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Geoff Tice! Comedian! Podcaster! Actor! Artist! Delight!
Geoff has a new standup comedy album out called Jokes with a G, and here is some information about it straight from the Geoff's mouth:
“It’s a lighthearted and silly look at the world through the eyes of someone who doesn’t take themselves – or anything really – too seriously.” He said. Jokes with a G is a collection of self-deprecating stories about being a new parent, second weddings, and his dad’s drunk late-night calls. The album was recorded at The Comedy Fort in Fort Collins (a wondeful club, I'll add from my own [Myq Kaplan's] mouth)!
And here's some more information about Geoff:
Geoff Tice is a Denver-based comedian, writer, podcaster, actor, and artist. Geoff got into comedy while working full-time in graphic design 12 years ago. He went to an open mic and bombed but he never looked back. He has since become a staple of the Denver scene. He is a regular at the world-famous Comedy Works and has toured his energetic stand-up comedy across the country. Geoff hosted Comedy Central’s South Park 25th Anniversary Tailgate two-day event at Red Rocks and performed at SF Sketchfest, High Plains Comedy Festival, Red Clay and Limestone, and other festivals. Geoff has also contributed to The Nosebleed’s on UFC Fight Pass and appeared on Adult Swim.
We have a wonderful chat and YOU can have a wonderful listen!
Also, this is only the FIRST HALF OF OUR CHAT.
For the second half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR just click on over here to Patreon!
Thanks and love, all! -
Liz Glazer! Comedian! Dear friend! Frequent guest! Delight!
Liz is one of my best friends and one of my most frequent guests on all of my podcasts because I love her and I love talking to her and that's why I invited her back on for the 350th episode celebration today!
We talk about our new one-hour comedy specials that were both recorded this year and will be coming to everyone soon, her Don't Tell Comedy set that you can watch now for free, why she eats onions off the floor, Buddhism, truth in comedy, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!
Please enjoy! And if you enjoy THIS chat, know that it's only HALF of our chat. For the other half, head on over to Patreon or just subscribe via Apple Podcasts!
Thanks and love, all! -
Adam Mitrani! Comedian! Friend! Delight!
Adam is a super funny comedian and a super nice friend and I'm happy we had this conversation and recorded it so that YOU also can listen to it!
Check it out! And also, this is only the first HALF of our conversation.
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Laura Merli! Comedian! Delight! Human with a new standup special out now!
ABOUT THE NEW SPECIAL WHICH IS ALSO HER DEBUT SPECIAL, "BELLY SLAPPIN' FUN!"
After cutting her teeth for 8 years in the indie comedy scene, Brooklyn comedy-favorite Laura Merli has amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok. Laura specializes in set-up/punch-line jokes and one-liners rather than storytelling, in the vein of her influences Mitch Hedberg and Maria Bamford, although Laura adds her own distinctive and unique flavor. This style lets her cover A LOT of ground: drugs, sex, family/childhood, her ADHD/autism, and her dog. While the jokes emanate from a wide array of departure points, the humor centers around the awkwardness and absurdity of being alive. Laura’s delivery is distinctive as well - people describe her voice as deadpan but she promises she is being very expressive!
Since childhood Merli has been enamored with acting and writing. Although to Merli, improv initially seemed like “paying to embarrass yourself”, she finally followed the lead of some friends and tried classes at ImprovAsylum. She had a great experience and ended up obsessed, but was still wanting the ability to write before stepping onto the stage. Realizing this pointed toward stand-up, Laura got her start at a friend’s variety show called “What Else You Gonna Do Wednesday Night” and never looked back!
Merli has taken her art and career in her own hands, refining her material all around NYC, and on the road via The Awkward Route Tour with fellow stand up Freddy G (Sirius XM, NPR). With comedy well-suited to the TikTok format, Belly Slappin’ Fun is eagerly anticipated by her large online following who, along with fans-to-be will get their dose of Belly Slappin’ Fun on July 18!
ABOUT LAURA MERLI:
Laura Merli is an NYC-based standup, actress, and writer. She amassed over 2 million likes on TikTok, was “passed” at New York Comedy Club, has headlined the “Don't Tell” and “Modelface” comedy shows, and appeared at the New York Comedy festival as well as the Women in Comedy Festival. Every third Thursday, she hosts the Good Girl stand up show at Friends & Lovers, one of the hottest alt-comedy spots in Brooklyn. She has performed at top-tier venues across the city including The Bell House, Littlefield, Caveat, and more.
As someone who didn’t start comedy until their late 20s, Laura has held a wide variety of odd jobs including cashier, ebay store photographer, project manager, zombie in an escape room, business analyst, and carnival worker (her grandparents family business). She has since written for and acted on sketch house teams at the PIT and Improv Boston as well as Reductress, The Hard Times, and McSweeney’s. Merli has hosted/written/produced videos for the female-focused humor brand Cheezcake.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST!:
You can listen to it! We had a great chat! You can have a great listen!
And this is only the first HALF of our conversation!
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Darren Staley! Podcaster! Writer! Friend! Guy running for State Senate in North Carolina! Delight! More!
His podcast CrobamaNation is on hiatus through November 5th but you can listen to back episodes on all streaming platforms. You can also check out the accompanying Substack also called CrobamaNation. To learn more about Darren's state Senate campaign check out Staley for NC Senate or on Twitter @Staley4NCSenate. Also, Darren said this to me: "don't be shy about saying that you having me on doesn't imply any kind of endorsement by you. I mean obviously you CAN endorse the campaign if you want to but I know yours is not a political podcast and with polarization being what it is, I wouldn't want you getting any grief."
He is a kind man and as such, with whatever power I have as a podcaster and comedian and human, I DO endorse him!
And I endorse listening to our chat! It's a lot of fun.
And this is only the first HALF of it!
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Emily Catalano! Comedian! Friend! Delight! More!
She's got a new album out right now called "Hey." You can get it here!
And here's some more information about it and Emily:
Blonde Medicine is excited to announce the debut comedy album release from Emily Catalano, Hey., out now wherever comedy is streamed or sold, available for purchase on vinyl and coming out in a Dolby Atmos Version as well. Recorded live at the San Francisco Punch Line, the venue where she truly began her comedy journey, Emily Catalano’s Hey. showcases her laid back style and sharp writing. On this debut album you’ll hear about Emily’s upbringing as a tomboy with 3 brothers, her religious parents’ reaction when she came out as agnostic, and a both poignant and epic tale involving a loved one’s ashes.
Said Emily Catalano, “my debut album serves as a compilation of my best material to date, drawing from my experiences with marriage, divorce, dating, and religion. It's densely packed with jokes rooted in my personal life. Think of it as a therapy session, but with more laughs and less co-pays.”
Emily Catalano is a Los Angeles-based comedian who made her late night stand-up debut on CONAN and has since garnered attention with her viral stand-up clips circulating on social media. Known for her quick wit and dry humor, Emily's talent for crafting jokes out of everyday situations has garnered attention from Time Out LA, who named her a "Comic to Watch." Her deadpan delivery adds an extra layer of hilarity to her comedy, making her a standout in the comedy scene.
We have a great chat! You can have a great listen! Enjoy!
And this is only the first HALF of our chat!
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Ricky Sim! Comedian! Story-teller! Friend! Delight! More!
I met Ricky last year at the Edinburgh Fringe and he is returning this year with his show, "An Asian Queer Story: Coming Out to Dead People," as well as a work in progress piece called "Don't Tell Our Bosses." See them when you can!
We had a great chat and you can have a great listen! Enjoy!
And this is only the first HALF of our conversation.
For the second half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR click on over here to Patreon! - Show more
