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A show hosted by comics Brian Gendron and Drew Jordan about great comedy bits with the comedians who wrote and performed them. Any comedian or comedy fan will appreciate going behind the curtain to learn about how jokes are constructed!

Brian Gendron and Drew Jordan

Houston, Texas


    • May 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES

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    “Comedy Festivals” – Joe Machi, Cipha Sounds, & Ian Lara

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 38:22


    The boys are back talking the yak yaks for season 7. It was a long hiatus but we finally kicked it off live at The Riot Comedy Festival in Houston, TX held March 23-26, 2023 with some of our festival headliners sharing what they think makes a great comedy festival. The Riot Comedy Festival 2 […]

    “Consistent Voice” – Katie Hannigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 51:46


    The boys are joined by NYC comedian, actor, and writer Katie Hannigan. Coming off the release of her latest comedy album “Feeling of Emptiness”, Katie is building up her new material while exploring other passionates such as screen acting. Her writing processes are inspiring including transcribing other comedians material she likes to figure out the […]

    “Shorts” – Sarah Tollemache Returns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 58:42


    No, we're not debating wearing shorts on stage, we're talking digital shorts… Are you making them? Are you struggling getting eyes on them? How can you level up? Have you considered submitting them to festivals? Sarah has been perfecting the craft of DIY production of her sketches and has recently found success with her digital […]

    “Live a Life” – Alex English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 51:16


    Comedian and writer Alex English joins the guys to talk comedy! Alex has come a long way in the last decade in the game since being unknowingly signed us for an open mic to just be completing his first season of writing for Saturday Night Live! Admittedly he says he feels like had to start […]

    “Barking” – Adam Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 66:14


    If you take away anything from Adam it is to grind it out and hustle. For five years he was barking at a club in New York in exchange for stage time. Then fought for each opportunity he got including three times getting passed on NBC's Last Comic Standing but only making it on to […]

    “Don’t Skip Any Steps” – David Gborie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 57:25


    So much great advice shared by David! Work Hard and don't skip any steps!  It's a cumulative effect of all the progress of the work you put in. Some things that help, start a mic or a showcase where your comfortable and work out new jokes. Start a podcast and not necessarily a comedy podcast. […]

    “Networking” – Kim Congdon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 55:34


    The guys are joined by LA comedian, writer, and actress Kimberly Congdon! Kim's first two standup sets ever were both at the World Famous Comedy Store. She rolled the Pot Luck open mic spot into a spot on the new (at the time) Kill Tony Show where she became one of the first show regulars. […]

    “Producing Shows ” – Kyle Kazanjian-Amory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 75:02


    Brian and Drew sit down with CEO and founder of “Don't Tell Comedy” Kyle Kazanjian-Amory to dig into one thing… How to start and produce successful comedy shows. The boys exchange what they have learned over the years of running their comedy room “The Riot” in Houston with Kyle who has built a comedy empire […]

    “Taking Weird Opportunities” – Ahamed Weinberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 56:28


    Brian and Drew talk the hahas with Ahamed Weinberg. Ahamed is a Los Angeles-based comedian from Philadelphia. He made his late night stand up debut on Late Night w/ Seth Meyers (NBC), is one of TimeOut LA's Comics to Watch and Vulture's 20 Comics to Watch and was awarded New Face at the 2016 Just […]

    “1000 Funny Things” – Mike Vecchione

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 53:33


    Brian and Drew talk comedy with NYC comedian, writer, and actor Mike Vecchione! Weeks before recording his standup special produced by Nate Bargatze in Nashville we catch Mike as he tightens up his hour. He shares some lessons he has learned from his career journey including how to get booked for late night and other […]

    “Charmingly Naive” – Matt Rife

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 64:35


    Brian and Drew talk with LA actor, writer, and comedian Matt Rife. We get into the early days of his career, a non-conventional start at the age of 15 he has been a kid after what he wants, to be famous. He talks about it in the episode as if it is his destiny and […]

    “Write it Down!” – Nick Youssef

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 68:15


    Brian and Drew talk with comedian, writer, and actor Nick Youssef about his journey starting out in LA and working his way up the Comedy Store ladder to being the last comedian to be passed by the iconic Mitzi Shore. He shares experiences like how taking an acting class lead to a connection to get […]

    “Greyhounds” – Raanan Hershberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 69:53


    “You don't get to choose the comic you become” a great quote from Raanan on finding your voice. We cover the basics of starting out as a comic and some tips on how to improve as quickly as possible. He covers his years of hustling the clubs scene, working a day job, emailing bookers, and […]

    “Making it in America” – Steph Tolev

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 55:47


    Brian and Drew visit with Canadian standup comedian Steph Tolev, now based in LA. We follow her journey from Toronto to LA and learn a few lessons along the way. We discuss running shows, hosting, working with bookers, writing on stage, and so much more. You'll love Steph's insights and her energy even more! We […]

    “Jokes From Your Past” – Caleb Synan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 55:57


    Brian and Drew talk comedy with LA comedian Caleb Synan. Like most of us, writing during the shutdowns from the pandemic was difficult. Caleb talks about going deep into his past which opened up the discussion about mining for material from your past and upbringing. Bringing animation to your bits including eye movements, act outs, […]

    “Hosting” – Caitlin Peluffo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 72:02


    Brian and Drew are joined by NYC comedian Caitlin Peluffo. She is SO FUN and discusses the importance of building your comedy networking to accelerate your career. Including details about submitting for festivals and strategies for getting the most out of attending festivals. We dive into some show hosting tips that are helpful, we listen […]

    “Transitions” – Geoff Plitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 59:51


    Brian and Drew speak with LA director, writer, and standup comedian Geoff Plitt. This is a must listen for all comics! Geoff's disciplined approach to writing and his commitment to growing his social media channels are inspiring and actionable. Geoff discusses is content creation strategy and shares some of his tips to grow your TikTok […]

    “Visual” – Francisco Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 75:09


    His success started with working the door at the World Famous Comedy Store in LA and got his first break as a voice actor in the animated hit Rio. Then passed at the comedy store and appearances on TV like Shameless and NBC's Last Comic Standing. He cautions not to do anything you may regret […]

    “Farmer” – Dustin Nickerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 45:59


    Get into a routine like a farmer! Do your sets, record them, post clips, record your podcast and do it on a regular cadence. If you get fans you win! Focus on social media YouTube & TikTok because the algorithms put you in front of new people. Find ways to make your money outside the […]

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    “Questions” Steven Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 73:18


    Brian and Drew are joined by friend of the show, NYC comedian Steven Rogers. For years Steven has been on tour with the great Brian Regan and made his late night debut on the Colbert Show in 2019. He is working on releasing his album later in 2021. We have a great discussion with Steven […]

    “50 Bad Sets” Greg Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 55:07


    What an incredible discussion with Greg Warren! He cautions that even the best comics have to take a beating. You can count down your 50 bad sets to when you're good is one of his many tips. Also morning pages, dealing with rejection, being seen in the room, quitting your day job, listen to your […]

    “Pandora’s Box” with Andy Woodhull

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 53:22


    Brian and Drew speak with Andy Woodhull, a nationally touring comedian and writer who has been featured on the Tonight Show, Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Central, and James Corden. Andy shares so many tips and tricks including the free tools to help grow your following in Pandora. He talks about writing groups, late night show […]

    Liz Miele “Self Made”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 72:05


    Liz took a non-traditional path to rise to her success. When her contemporaries were doing the normal path such as Just for Laughs and late night TV spots Liz was doing international tours and self producing her albums and saying yes to nearly everything because she knew that more exposure could lead to opening new […]

    Jasmine Ellis – “TikTok”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 67:11


    L.A. comedian, writer, and actress Jasmine Ellis, originally from Texas, joins Brian and Drew. We talk a lot of the top about social media strategies including TikTok as a platform to build your following. We also talk about performing in front of different audiences and changing your setups to be relatable but still sticking your […]

    Gianmarco Soresi – “Phone a Friend”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 71:12


    Brian and Drew are joined by NYC comedian, actor, and writer Gianmarco Soresi. Gianmarco opens up about how his journey as as standup comedian admitting he was initially just an actor playing a comedian running an hour for one his first sets, until he got serious about writing and getting stage time. Some his first […]

    J.F. Harris “Exploration”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 79:32


    Writer and comedian J.F. Harris shares his experiences as a comic who came up in Staten Island, NY now lives in LA and has been everywhere in between. So many great takeaways and recommended readings and other media for comics at any level. Some key takeaways is to make sure you ask for your opportunities, […]

    Louis Katz – “Empathy”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 66:40


    Brian and Drew talk with NYC comedian Louis Katz. A passionate comedy writer we get into the details of writing and set development that can be helpful for standup comedians at all levels. Additionally we talk about writing teams, club etiquette, audience empathy, the importance of listening, and so much more. We watch a clip […]

    Aristotle Georgeson – “Character”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 53:57


    Such a valuable and timely topic for all standup comics – how to go viral on social media! Is there a character in your act that could possibly come to life online? That’s a route that has paid off big for Aristotle with his alter ego Blake Webber has amassed over 4 million followers and […]

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    Matthew Broussard – “Mosaic”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 58:48


    NYC actor, standup comedian, and talented sculptor of Pokémon figurines Matthew Broussard drops some knowledge on the show. Listen in to find out what a “Shit Big Mac” and an “Open Face Shit Sandwich” is for your open mic work. How building a set list is like making a mosaic. Why you should keep a […]

    Jourdain Fisher – “Segues”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 61:31


    NYC Comedian and writer Jourdain Fisher joins the show to share his rise through comedy starting at the age of 17 in North Carolina to performing on, and writing for, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Jourdain shares his early beginnings and eventual move to New York including the slow beginnings – once sleeping outside […]

    Jerry Garcia – “Confidence”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 55:28


    Brian and Drew talk with LA Comedian Jerry Garcia! Jerry has great takes on how to get ahead faster and gain a following in your first years of comedy. Jerry shares how he was able to make relationships with touring headliners to accelerate his growth as a comic. We listen to a set of his […]

    Graham Kay – “Grit”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 62:06


    How much do you really want to make it in comedy? When a comic has to restart his career four times he must really want it. That was the case with Graham Kay. Kay had the grit to stick with it, eventually winning prestigious comedy contests and being seen on National TV. He first found […]

    Ed Hill – “Candy & Smiley”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 60:41


    Brian & Drew are joined by Taiwanese-Canadian Comedian Ed Hill. Ed recently released his debut comedy album this month “Candy & Smiley.” We discuss his unique choice of recording his comedy album in front of only six people due to the pandemic and listen to a few hilarious clips. Ed shares his unique and effective […]

    Jenny Zigrino – “Festival Submissions”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 58:17


    Actor and Standup comedian Jenny Zigrino joins the show and shares so much great advice for comics. We break down her killer Valentine’s Day set on CONAN, plus find out which celebrity she distains! Really excellent advice around submitting for comedy festivals shared by Jenny who has been on the selection side of the submissions.

    Chris Turner – “Freestyling”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 71:53


    We talk with British comedian and freestyle rapper, Chris Turner. Some of the highlights include some tips for working corporate gigs, discussion about arriving on stage, and the story of how his freestyles have him closing out shows across the country including the famous Comedy & Magic Club in LA and the Comedy Cellar in […]

    Willie Macc – “If that’s true, then what else is true?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 80:39


    Brian and Drew are joined by LA actor, writer, standup comedian and all around creative person Willie Macc. We have a great conversation that ranges from projects to stay sane during the pandemic/lockdown, maximizing your first appearance on stage, leveling up your writing by asking the question “If that’s true, then what else is true?” […]

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    Adrienne Iapalucci – “Baby Skeletons”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 63:43


    Brian and Drew are joined by NYC standup comedian Adrienne Iapalucci. Discussion includes delivering dark material, the benefits of writing with other comics you trust, why having a managers isn’t always a good thing, plus much more! We break down some material from her new comedy album “Baby Skeletons.” Plus hear just how much of […]

    Jessica Watkins “Special–ish”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 57:25


    Brian and Drew are joined by Standup Comedian and Filmmaker, Jessica Watkins. The discussion with Jessica is inspiration for comedians to take on projects that can compliment your growth as a standup act. Her documentary “Special-ish” serves as a great example of a creative way to expand your name in the in comedy industry. They […]

    Looking back at Season 2 with Brian & Drew!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 35:18


    Brian and Drew reflect on our interviews from season 2 from comedians Jeff Dye to Mark Normand. We talk about our key takeaways and how it has helped us grow as comics. We also take a look into Season 3 including a clip from Adrienne Iapalucci who joins us on our first episode. We discuss […]

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    Mark Normand – “Comedy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 60:42


    Comedy! Mark Normand joins the show and shares valuable insight for comics at any level including the early stages of podcasting, joke writing, trying out bits on stage, and much more! We break down a clip from his new special “Out to Lunch” Available now on YouTube and talk about his podcast “Tuesdays with Stories.” […]

    Christina Catherine Martinez – “Clowning”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 70:13


    Wow! So much fun and such a unique prospective on comedy shared by LA art critic turned comedian, Christina Catherine Martinez. She shares some interesting influences in her comedic style including Philippe Gaulier’s clown philosophies that she was able to apply and reach new levels of vulnerability and honesty on stage. This episode takes a […]

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    Jay Jurden – “Autonomy & Anonymity”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 71:20


    You will pick up quickly that Jay Jurden’s passion for standup comedy is infectious. He shares so many great insights that can benefit comics at all levels including topics such as act outs, comedy contests, prepping for big sets, naming your debut album, and much more. Stick around through the end to find out why […]

    Joyelle Nicole Johnson – “Hitting Beats”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 58:49


    Catch our interview with comedian, actor, and writer Joyelle Nicole and find out what two pieces of advice Dave Chappelle gave her early in her career that helped her. We talk about how she was able to land some of her early breaks, writing standup, writing for television, and much more! We break down a […]

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    Ian Lara – “Always Bring It”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 65:46


    Ian’s accent in comedy is inspirational for anyone new to comedy or for maybe has been in it for a while and hasn’t gotten any big breaks. By staying focused and being patient he was able to earn the respect of comics that were able to help him further his career including landing a spot […]

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    John Caparulo – “Pippen > Jordan”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 61:03


    Yes you read that right, Pippen is better than Jordan. Find out how that statement helped John find his first manager as he discusses what comedians should be looking for in their own manager. We also cover writing on stage, finding your voice, finding comedy from your most frustrating and uncomfortable experiences and so much […]

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    Tom Thakkar – “Graveyard Babies”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 63:39


    NYC comedian Tom Thakkar joins the show to share his experiences in the comedy business and we break down his 2019 Comedy Central Half Hour set.

    Sean Patton – “Tangents”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 66:46


    Such a fun interview right out the gate as Sean Patton, NYC comedian shares advice on industry including why comics don’t talk to you. What happens after you get a big break (hint: nothing) comparing Houston and New Orleans scenes, LA and New York scenes, and reminds us to ALWAYS RECORD AND LISTEN TO ALL […]

    Sam Tallent – “Kill. Every. Night”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 62:50


    Brian and Drew are joined by Sam Tallent standup comedian and road dog as we review the set that got him Just For Laughs New Faces and discuss his book “Running The Light.” So much great advice but it starts with killing every night for Sam! Join us for this fun interview.

    Jeff Dye – “Making Fun”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 80:47


    Why you should make a prank call right now. How MTV programming ended the Jackass era and sat on his show numbnuts, why Jeff passed on being being passed at the Comedy Store in the 2000’s, Why acting sucks and standup doesn’t, and so much more! This show is a lot of fun in fact […]

    “A Comedy Clip show” Looking back at Season 1 with Brian & Drew!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 44:16


    Brian and Drew go back and examine important moments for comedians from all ten episodes from Season 1 including talks with Jon Reep, Ron G, Nore Davis, Sarah Tollemache, Sarah Tiana, Danny Palumbo, Rik Roberts, Scott Dikkers, Joel Byars, and ANdy Huggins. They also announce the first four guests for Season 2 and the Breaking […]

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    Jon Reep – “Working the Road”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 66:40


    We talk about leveling-up in standup comedy by getting booked at clubs and working the road with the winner of NBC’s fifth season of Last Comic Standing. We then breakdown some material from his latest comedy special on Amazon Prime, “Ginger Beard Man.”

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