I'm an aspiring stand up comic and I like to talk about comedy. These posts will feature a joke or two and some words about those jokes. Where they come from and how they came to be. Sometimes I'll have guests telling jokes, sometimes it will just be me. But always there will be some kind of com…
The post Like A Virgo podcast back in the pod den inside my little casita. Chris and Sarah join me to recap the night and banter about life, Sacramento, music, and of course comedy
Joined by Danny and Candid on this one and yes, this ride gets wild. Please enjoy our Top 5 Jim Carrey Movies
Please enjoy my conversation with Danyel Church 00:00 - Jesse's Intro 04:44 - Danyel how the hell are you? 09:30 - Down San Diego Way 14:00 - Barber Blues 19:02 - Then one day I decided to paint 24:30 - I just want people to have my art 31:15 - It's the energy I have in that moment 36:25 - The Bunker 44:10 - Looking back with the inner child 5 Easy Questions: 55:35 - Who or what inspires you? 57:40 - What are you currently binging? 58:58 - What are you afraid of? 1:00:04 - What would your Death Row meal be? 1:01:16 - What's next for Danyel?
00:00 - Jesse's Intro 05:15 - It's Russell's Season 09:16 - Russell The Curator Of Vibes and more 14:46 - The Movement 20:04 - The Expectation of Laughter 26:00 - Dancing on the big stage 31:48 - What is Slam Poetry? 39:08 - Heights Up 45:05 - 100 Black Men of Sacramento 49:01 - Pure Funny 5 Easy Questions: 56:24 - Who or what inspires you? 57:04 - What are you currently binging? 58:58 - What are you afraid of? 1:00:05 - What would your Death Row meal be? 1:01:45 - What's next for Russell?
Hello and please enjoy my conversation with Ashley Ragan also know as @ladyjunkrat on the gram: 00:00 - Jesse's intro 05:20 - Ladyjunkrats holly trinity of beverages or not 08:15 - What is a Ladyjunkrat? 15:50 - The pursuit of figuring it out 18:30 - Intuitive Abstract 25:25 - Getting sober is tough 33:10 - Art and emotions..art is the way 40:50 - Finding the Sacramento Art Tribe 45:30 - Political Art 51:30 - Giving back to your tribe 52:50 - @the_medium_tattoo Five Easy Questions 57:17 - Who or what inspires you? 58:35 - What are you currently binging? 59:34 - What are you afraid of? 01:00:48 - What would your Death Row Meal be? 01:03:50 - What's next for Ladyjunkrat?
Please enjoy my conversation with Mariah Gabrielle Barrera: 00:00 - Jesse's Intro 05:57 - Mariah gives her thoughts on the Judgement Night Soundtrack 09:22 - Mariah how the hell are you? 14:21 - Jesse and Mariah preview this years Aftershock Line-up 19:17 - Mariah and Jesse discuss Trent Reznor 24:49 - We finally talk about comedy 30:38 - Mariah's first Open Mic 39:30 - Mariah loves horror movies 46:41 - Mariah and Jesse give their reaction to the first promo picture from the upcoming remake of The Crow 5 Easy Questions: 50:14 - Who or what inspires you? 51:08 - What are you currently binging? 53:00 - What are you afraid of? 53:22 - What would your Death Row meal be? 54: 53 - What's next for Mariah? 1:01:5 - Mariah and Jesse discuss the bomb as food at Toucha Class Sunday Night Showcase
Elizabeth the Owner of Reina Of Beauty Esthetics located on Del Paso BLVD sits down to talk beauty, mental health, and much much more. Please enjoy: 0:00 - Jesse admits he only know his guest's Instagram handle and barely learned their real name a few days before. 0:44 – Elizabeth introduces herself and talks about her business. 04:02 – Her first wax job. 08:16 – Pacer Pride. 11:38 – Opening her own shop: Day 1. 17:37 – Latinos and skin care services. 22: 50 – OMG we have so much in common. 28:15 – There was always frijoles. 42:53 - (Start of 5 Easy Questions) Question #1: Who or what inspires you? 44:12 - Question #2: What are you currently binging? 45:37 - Question #3: What are you afraid of? 49:28 - Question #4: What would you request for your final meal if you were on death row? 50:17 - Question #5: What's next?
0:00 - Jesse forgets he and Ryan have met twice irl before tonight 03:32 - Ryan discusses all his interest besides comedy 10:04 - Ryan gets attacked by a little dog 13:00 - Public Enemy #1 16:34 - Ryan gets sober and talks about the effects of partying too much "A lot of those lifestyle don't lead to a clean mental situation" 24:02 - What drives the "artist"? 26:51 - Ryan and Jesse nerd out about Oasis 34:52 - Ryan and Jesse finally stop talking about Oasis and start talking about RATM 43:25 - Chasing dreams 50:38 - (Start of 5 Easy Questions) Question #1: Who or what inspires you? 51:49 - Question #2: What are you currently binging? 53:15 - Question #3: What are you afraid of? 53:49 - Question #4: What would you request for your final meal if you were on death row? 55:32 - Question #5: What's next?
Hannah Houston (Sacramento artist): @herbagaga (Instagram), Shout-outs to @LadyJunkRat and @D_tail3 0:00 - Jesse digs Hannah's white, platform FILAs. Hannah talks about their multiple artistic avenues and how they use a mise en place approach to prepare. Those words were French. Cause we fancy. 01:40 - Cooking adventures. Fun Fact: If you buy them a set of knives they will try to find “chop-heavy” recipes. 03:40 - Hannah talks thrifting, repurposing canvases, and clipping coupons. They discuss artistic beginnings and procuring art supplies as a kid and into adulthood. 07:57 - “Let me try it anyway.” Finding their style and taking risks. What does it mean to be a successful artist? 12:28 - Pandemic, business, and how they listen to music while creating art. 22:03 - Lady Gaga concert and facing homophobic protesters. 28:10 - Sacramento art community, artwork can get messy, and learning through mistakes. 42:52 - The joy of tattoos. 44:54 - (Start of 5 Easy Questions) Question #1: Who or what inspires you? “Nature. Flowers are a big inspiration. The colors, how they look, how they just seem so delicate but strong at the same time.” 45:44 - Question #2: What are you currently binging? 49:08 - Question #3: What are you afraid of? 49:54 - Question #4: What would you request for your final meal if you were on death row? 50:24 - Question #5: What's next?
Please enjoy my sit down with Britt Birrer: 0:00 - Britt enjoys pan dulce and cafecito. And puppies. 0:55 - Jesse finds it necessary to share that Laura did NOT, in fact, make the tortillas. They were from Trader Joe's. Thank you, Jesse. 2:45 - What do roses, soccer, and The Beatles have in common? Britt once swore she hated them all. But she does approve of your coffee preferences. Progressive. 4:53 - Band geeks be band geeks. Shout out to Britt's now disbanded Jazz Pirates. 7:25 - Britt's comedy roots and coast-to-coast adventures with her best friend, Heather, soaking in the comedy scene. She shares her experiences with Improv Olympics, The Second City, conservatory programs, and competitive auditions. 16:48 - “It's been a long journey.” Britt discusses mental health. Jesse asks if she uses any characteristics of her OCD to her advantage. 18:55 - “Every human is creative and I want to help create a world where people have more freedom to create art.” Britt talks about her relationship with fashion and her end goal of being a film writer and director. 27:23 - Britt congratulates Jesse on his recorded show at Punchline. They tell us about how comedians support, celebrate, inspire, and learn from each other's life paths. 33:45 Britt fills us in on exciting projects she has worked on at her job with a production company. 36:17 - Question #1: The first of the 5 Easy Questions: Who or what inspires you? 40:25 - Question #2: What are you currently binging? They also talk a lot about bread here. Like, a lot. 41:39 - Question #3: If you were on death row, what would your last meal be? Jesse triggers Britt's abandonment issues. 42:45 - Question #4: What are you afraid of? (Fun fact: Britt also fears wielding the power to make her own bread.) 44:01 - Question #5: What's next? 45:09 - Wrapping up: Britt is hella cool and didn't want to leave. The feeling was mutual.
Lexi came through and took over the podcast. Please enjoy Lexi Accinelli interviewing Jesse Rivera
Morgan is one of my best comedy buds I love her so much it was nice to get to sit and chat with her. Please enjoy my chat with Morgan Anderson.
Holly McMullen stopped by the podcast today man did we ever have a convo. Please enjoy the chat with Holly McMullen.
Sam Miranda of Sol Peligro joins us for a chat about music, the desire to create music, and growing up in the Woodland/Sacramento area. Lots of great local music stories in this one.
So many bells! Sit tight take hold, this is a wild ride!!!
This was a blast to record. Johnny and Emma are hilarious and they have shared some good times together. I hope this is one of them. Please enjoy our Top 5 Christmas Movies
Artist, mental health advocate, lover of warm comfy foods, Ashley Deering stopped by the pod today and we chatted. Pretty sure you'll enjoy our chat.
The multi talented Sarah Ellsworth stopped by for a chat and then she drew on my wall! Please enjoy my chat with Sarah!
I've been running int Aj here in there for the last few years and I've always wanted to sit and have a chat with him but he used to stay in Turlock. Well, he's here in Sacramento now and we had a little chat. Please enjoy my chat with Aj DeMello
This podcast was so much fun to record. It was never about 3 people arguing over who was or is the best. It was absolutely about 3 comedy nerds talking about how much they love comedy and the folks they love to watch do it the most. I learned a lot about comedy getting ready for and recording this one. Please enjoy Top 5 Comics
Aja Mae and Alvin Duke stopped by and we did the impossible. Top 5 Prince Songs
Sacramento tattoo artist Maddy Smith came by this morning for some coffee and and very nice conversation
Las Vegas based comic Tanner Tuttle stopped by and we had a nice chat. Please enjoy.
Lizzy and I sit and talk Beatles. Please enjoy Top 5 Beatles songs.
I love cheering for Amber and right now today in this moment I am cheering at my loudest for them. Please enjoy my conversation with Amber Ellis
Photographer, reader, lover of tattoos, ladies and gentlemen, let's get to know the wonderful Amber also known as Candid Comedians.
Life finally slowed down long enough for Aivy Cordova and I to sit face to face and talk candidly about to need to slow down and enjoy life.
The old man and the kid sit and have a heart to heart talk about music, love, heartbreak, and addiction: Top 5 Amy Winehouse songs with Lexi and Jesse.
Tess gets hard then finishes soft. Please enjoy my sit down with Tess Tickles
From scrubs to clubs the well traveled comedic story of Audacious.
Improv or Stand Up, which is it Raedene? You can't live in both world's, or can you?
From standing up to sitting down the story of Jess Harding is a balancing act that cannot be stopped but does need to slow the fuck down from time to time. Please enjoy What's Next With Jess Harding.
From Comic Books to Comedy Stages the heroic rise of Thelonious.
From Flawed to Fabulous Lizzy Bowen's comedic journey has been a tale of Two Stages.
From the classrooms to the stage Amy Thompson tells her story of tears, fashion, and comedy.
Ladies and Gentlemen today's guest is my good friend and yours Buddy. Please enjoy getting to know this nice young man. Follow the Podcast on the Gram Follow Buddy on the Gram Follow me on the Gram
Mr Dejan Tyler has been doing comedy for 17 years. We recenly sat down and had a nice chat about comedy, life, and everything in between. Follow the podcast on the gram Follow Dejan on the gram Follow me on the gram
Producer of No Boyz Allowed and one of my best homies stops by the podcast to banter and talk comedy. This is a good one folks. Enjoy Follow Jess on The Gram Follow the podcast on The Gram Follow me on The Gram Follow Mento Buru on The Gram
The podcast is back and we're better than ever. Please welcome our guest Lourdes Ayon! Lourdes on the gram Coffee Dates on the gram
Today on the podcast we have none other than Miss Regina Givens. Please enjoy my chat with the Queen of the Sacramento Comedy Scene Regina on The Gram Regina on Tik Tok Regina on Facebook Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
4 and 3 and 2 and 1 what up? Lendy and Jesse back on the mics and talking our Top 5 Beastie Boys videos. Please enjoy!
Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome back to the podcast Jessica De La Garza Jessica on The Gram Jesse on The Gram The Podcast on The Gram
The title says it all! Dannie D is back bitches, enjoy this podcast. Follow us on The Gram. Danni D on The Gram Jesse on The Gram The Podcast on The Gram
Sacramento comic and artist Jillian Marie. Please enjoy Follow Jillian on The Gram Follow me on The Gram
Tis the season to talk about Christmas Movies. Dayna, Alicia, and Vidalia join me over the Zoom and we talk Top 5 Christmas Movies. Please enjoy!
I'm joined by Auntie Vice, Buddy, and Amber Pace to discuss Top 5 Christmas Songs. Please check out my guests content at: Buddy on The Gram Amber on The Gram Auntie Vice on The Gram Auntie Vice on The Web Auntie Vice on The Web
Angie Vicente is a local artist who specializes in pottery. They make some of the coolest coffee cups I've ever owned and some very cool candles. Please enjoy the podcast of visit them on the the web or on their website to purchase some of their cool art. Angie on The Gram Website Jesse on The Gram
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