Broken Drift Productions is a a unique group of independent artists and entertainers specializing in event, media, and content production. Together we hope to entertain while continuing to provide free education for performers and artists. Find us online @Brokendriftproductions
Mike E Winfield - @mikeewinfield by Broken Drift
Mary Upchurch - @maryupchurchcomedy by Broken Drift
Nate Jackson - @mrnatejackson by Broken Drift
Carlos Rodriguez - @carlosrodriguez by Broken Drift
Kalea McNeill - @whateverkalea by Broken Drift
Celebrate Laughs Unlimited's 45th anniversary with this commemorative album! Featuring tracks from some of Laughs' favorite comedians.
Celebrate Laughs Unlimited's 45th anniversary with this commemorative album! Featuring tracks from some of Laughs' favorite comedians.
Want to get cast in commercials, unscripted TV, or branded content? Start here. In this sample version of her Winter Camp workshop, talent manager and casting producer Naela Durrani gives comedians an inside look at what casting professionals are looking for—on camera, on paper, and online. Get tips on headshots, reels, auditions, and how to stand out as a comedian in the casting world.
Thinking about taking your act on the road? Start here. This sample session of Carlos Rodriguez's full “Road Warrior” workshop gives you a real-world look at touring as a working comic. Carlos shares stories and insights from years on the road, plus key tips on routing, travel logistics, working with bookers, and surviving life between gigs. Great for newer comics looking to break into regional touring or elevate to national headliner status.
Straight from the club bookers and owners who actually open your emails—this Comedy Camp audio session highlights what makes a booking email land, stand out, and not get instantly deleted.
Ever wondered what club owners and operators look for in a comedian? Get the inside scoop from top industry pros: Hillary Hutson, Tome Simes, Danielle Alfano & Casey Currier.
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Tara Brown live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Kane Holloway, interviews comedian, Rosalee Mayeux live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Orion Levine live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Mary Upchurch, interviews comedian, Norah Yahya live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Kane Holloway, interviews comedian, Morgan Gallo live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Kane Holloway, interviews comedian, Michelle Turner live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Lindsay Glazer live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Kane Holloway, interviews comedian, JJ Barrows live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Matt Walker, interviews comedians, Jess Miller and Jackie Gold live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Kane Holloway, interviews comedian, Jaye Devan live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Kane Holloway, interviews comedian, Jamie Shriner live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Jack Jr live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Mary Upchurch, interviews comedian, Heather Pasternak live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Mary Upchurch, interviews comedian, Donna Lewis live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Daphnique Springs live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Mary Upchurch, interviews comedian, Cory MIchaelis live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Charlie Wilson live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Kane Holloway, interviews comedian, Carlos Rodriguez live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Mary Upchurch, interviews comedian, Carissa Cropper live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Ben Bosunga live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Katie K, interviews comedian, Aurora Singhs, live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Mary Upchurch, interviews comedian, Anthony K, live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Host, Mary Upchurch, interviews comedian, Andrew Stanley live at the Big Pine Comedy Festival in May 2022 at Mic Drop Comedy!
Hey everyone! We're back this week with our special guest, Mari Takahashi! Mari got her start as a child doing Ballet, and was convinced that was going to be her whole life. Then out of nowhere the digital media job of a lifetime just fell in her lap! She became one of the original faces of Smosh Games, one of the biggest gaming channels in the world! She talks to us about mental health in ballet, digital media, the pressure of not letting fans and loved ones down, and what life has been like since she's gone solo with her projects. Follow her @atomicmari on all the socials! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
This week we've got a human Swiss Army Knife! Actress, Model, Pageant Winner/Producer/Coach and Director Dania Denise joins us on the podcast! She talks about the mental health side of being a woman in a male dominated industry, or industries we should say! You can follow her on all the social media @daniadenise Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
What's up everyone! We're back with another episode of the M.A.D Podcast on this fine #TheraphyThursday ! This week we're joined by Comedian Jeremy Hotz! He talks to us about his experience having Generalized Anxiety disorder. We discuss his late diagnosis, what coping strategies work for him, how to be supportive of someone with an anxiety disorder, and more! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
This week's #TherapyThursday opens up a conversation about high pressure performing with Kabir Singh! He talks to us about his experience on America's Got Talent, the mental tole it takes on a person to perform under pressure, a deeper dive on the Comedy industry and so much more! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
We're geeking out with #BachelorNation this week as Blake Horstmann joins us for an EXTREMELY interesting conversation about reality TV and mental health! Blake talks about his experience on the Bachelorette, how he coped with leaving the show, the aftermath of Stagecoach-gate, his experience on Bachelor in Paradise and he talks about how becoming a DJ has done a lot for his mental health. Plus SO MUCH MORE!!! Follow Blake online @balockaye.h Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
We are very excited about every episode, but this week we are particularly excited to talk about 2 things very near and dear to our hearts: Reality TV and Professional Wrestling! This week we have former Bachelorette contestant and Pro Wrestler Kenny Layne aka Kenny King! We discuss mental health and Reality TV, Pro Wrestling, what it's like being a contestant on the Bachelorette, the life of a Wrestler, what areas of Reality TV could use a Mental Health Professional's touch and so much more!! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
This week we continue our mini series on Mental Health and Athletes with UFC Fighter Andre Fili! Andre talks to us about how he got started fighting, what it does for his mental health, the flow state, what kind of person it takes to be the partner of a fighter and so much more! Follow him online @touchyfili Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
This #TherapyThursday we're talking about mental health and athletes! We've got MMA Fighter Kyra Batara on to talk about the pressures of being an athlete at a high level, what it's like being a woman in a "man's industry" and so much more! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
This week we talk about mental health in the Entertainment Industry! Heather and Myles have started a life coaching company for Entertainers called Green Room Talk. They talk about the motivation to help Entertainers live a more balanced life and so much more! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
In honor of Heather and Myles' new baby boy, we have an episode devoted to post partum! We talked with Hillary Hutson and Susan Thompson about their experiences with post partum, their overall pregnancy experience, what support looks like for women, how long post partum can last and so much more! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
Hey everyone! We're back again after a week off! This week we're joined by Social Worker Shyla Steen! We had a great conversation about what it's like to be a parent of someone on the spectrum, what the spectrum is in the first place, misconceptions about autism and things you didn't know about caregivers! Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha
Kerri Gallagher is joined by comedian, Emma Haney, to dish all things stand up at the Sac Town Comedy Get Down! Tune in to find out more about how Emma got started in comedy and her thoughts on the Sacramento festival!