Counter Currents- Drafthouse Comedy Podcast

Patty Mata, one of D.C.'s newest and uprising comedians, shares stories about her life. As well as speaking to Elena Torres and Petey Steel about her comedic journey. 

Hosted by Elena Torres and Peter Steele, well, they interview one of our frequent comics, Randolph Terrance!

Elena and Petey have a party with Dante Chang, Kiki Yeung and DoBoy talk about fast food, LA comedy drama and TikTok. Check it out   Performing LIVE on October 27th-28th, 2023 For Tickets Click Here

Elena and Petey talk with Francisco Ramos and Carlos Santos about bi-lingual comedy, writer's strike and wedding drama.  Tune in for the T.     Also they are preforming live here at the Arlington Drafthouse September 20-21st!! Get your tickets now!!   https://linktr.ee/Drafthouse

Petey and Elena sit down with Remy Kassimir to talk about everything from weed, to the female orgasm to the female orgasm while on weed. Check it out!   

Comedian Myq Kaplan and Elena sit down for a great episode where they cover everything from polygamy, changing comedy career trajectories, are one man shows stand up? And many other important questions. Listen and come see Myq headline the drafthouse on July 6 - 8th.      Arlington Drafthouse

Petey and Elena talk with Jessica Michelle Singleton about pandemic survival, why their generation is best, white trash upbringings and Alaska!

Petey and Elena talk to comedian and tik tok sensation Steven Ho about online fame, bad sets and how comedy compares to the ER. --

After a hiatus we are back!!! Petey and Elena sit down with T. Murph to discuss coming up in the Chicago comedy scene, the difference between comedy then and now, and the dynamics of taking a joke. Enjoy!!!!

On Counter Currents this week, Petey goes solo while Elena recuperates from him and speaks with NYC Commissioner of Comedy James Mattern about important things such as the fleeting nature of success in comedy, Lee Roth vs. Hagar, and James' new album, The Check Spot, dropping everywhere on 6/3!!! Tune in

Elena and Petey bring on DC comedians Jamie Benedi and Nicole Walkow.  We talk about Jamie's now book, getting oldand bombing.  It's a party, you should listen!!   #countercurrentsdc #arlingtondrafthouse #comedy #dc #arlington #va #dmc #md #standup #podcast

Elena and Petey talk to their long time friend Simone about his new comedy special, single comedy vs married comedy and hitting on Ivanka.  Check it out!!!

Elena, Petey and Barry Brewer Jr. discuss Chicago, learning the art of comedy in black churches and parenthood.

Petey and Elena break bread with Winston Hodges about comedy travel road rage, grief and loss, comedic healing, why the hosts thought Winston hated them at first, and Winston's first viewing experience of Petey Steele.

Elena and Petey sit down with Taylor Williamson and discuss hot button issues like:  is his dog ugly or cute?  What makes a dog ugly or cute?  Is there such a thing as an ugly dog?  You guys decide......   #taylorwilliamson #arlingtondrafthouse #podcast #countercurrents #agt #nbc

On Episode 116 Petey and Elena sit down with Nathan Luft, we talk about starting comedy together, crafting the perfect joke and putting show dates in calendars. Check it out! --

On episode 115 Elena and Petey talk to Todd Fleming about what's harder: teaching PE or doing stand up? Only one way to find out and that's to listen. --

Petey and Elena meet up with Alex Edelman to talk about LA, marriage, the water system in Mexico City, come to think of it, what didn't we talk about?! Tune in and follow us!!!

Elena and Petey talk to local comedian Maddy Brannon about engineering, Pennsylvania and laugh non stop.  Check it out and make sure to follow us everywhere for the latest with touring and local comics!!!

Long-time Baltimore comedy legend Tommy Sinbazo sits down with the CC Riders to talk about LARPing, Ralphie May, his upcoming Hulu special, reinventing himself over his long career and marketing oneself in comedy.  Mad gems.....

Petey and Elena get together with local comic/producer extraordinaire Rahmein Mostafavi to discuss post-Covid comedy, health foods, Core Power Yoga, Only Fans and the intersectionality of these topics.

Petey and Elena sit down with Chris Alan to discuss comedy mentorship, religion, Mexico and gags.  Join in!!

Elena and Petey bring DC Comedy household name Mike Brown.  We talk about big time screw ups, masks and vasectomys.  Check it out!!!

Petey and Elena sit down with DMV native Dante Chang!!!  We talk about crazy poker games, going too far and much more.  Check it out!!

Petey and Elena sit down with Francisco Ramos and Fabrizio Copano to discuss international comedy, post-pandemic comedy and comedy en Español!!!  Tune it!!!

Petey and Elena get together with longtime friend and top booker in DC Comedy, Jack Coleman, for a raucous discussion about what it takes to make it big (i.e. make it on a Capital Laughs show) in comedy, along with Zoom shows and definitely Alabama.  Delight it in!!!

In this segment, Petey and Elena speak with rising NY Star, formerly based in DC, Brittany Carney to talk about making "the move" in the pandemic, and Petey and Brittany's missed connection in Chi-Town.  Tune in and follow us everywhere!!! 

Elena and Petey sit down with DC turned NY comic Benjy Himmelfarb.  They talk about almond milk, good lighting and Jewish lasers.  Check it out and make sure to follow!!!

Petey and Elena sit down on Inauguration Day with comedian Cort McCown.  We talk about the day, Petey finally gets schooled on 80's movies and we all find inspiration.  Check it out!!

Petey and Elena get together during the first episode of the next hundred to talk with colleagues, mentors and Drafthouse Comedy Superheros Randolph Terrance and Andy Kline to discuss pandemic barbering, the closing and history of the DC location and losts of other important items.  Start the year off right!!!

Petey and Elena ring in their centennial episode with star Adam Ferrara as they get down to business about preparedness, marriage, parenthood and Ted Bundy!!! Check it out!!!   #adamferrara #arlingtondrafthouse #rescueme #fx #showtime #comedycentral #jamescorden #live #podcast #comedy

In this episode, the conversation between Elena and Petey was so good that we don't even remember what we discussed, so you'll have to tune in!!!

This week, the Duo of Dynamo breaks bread with local comic Caitlin McDevitt about religion in Idaho, stock options,cattle and other sundries.  Also comedy!!!  Don't forget to follow us on Podbean for the newest episodes!!!

In this episode Petey and Elena sit down with comedianne Jenny Questell about bachelorette, dating DJs and being theater nerds.  You don't wanna miss this one!!!

Petey and Elena sit down with their token Cry Baby, Mike Kurtz, to talk about DC's new hottest comedy show, the prospect of outdoor shows, and P.G. County.  Tune in!!!!!

Petey and Elena meet up with DC legend Paris Sashay to talk about her meteoric rise to comedy success from her hometown across the national circuit.  Lots of gems shared in this one for all up-and-comers

Strap in for one hell of an episode this week with friend of the podcast Franqi French!!!  Petey and Elena talk about her winning stand up NBC, the Corona aftermath and how to come out on top no matter what.  Check it out!

Petey and Elena go solo on this one to cancel cancel culture.  Elena talks about working for Ellen, we mention some past guests who have gotten in hot water and cause some controversy.  Check it out!

This week Petey and Elena talk to DC's own Ross Benoit about the slow crawl back to comedyin times of covid but more importantly about our lists of comedians we dont like.  Tune in, its juicy!!!

Elena and Petey are back on Zoom with second time guest Jacob Williams!!!! We talk about Wild n' Out, pandemic partners and the truth about shy comedians.  Check it out!

Your favorite duo is back bay bee!!!! This time on zoom with guest Jack Thriller.  We talk about post pandemic comedy, getting advice from Martin Lawrence and most importantly: our feelings on polygamy.  Check it out!!   Video version on Drafthouse Comedy YouTube Facebook Instagram  

In this new school quarantined world, Petey and Elena discuss THE END OF THE WORLD!!

In this episode Elena flies solo but has some cool accents to back her up.  Rhys Darby and Steve Wrigley talk about the New Zealand comedy scene, the right recipe for a good comedy show and local comedian Jared Stern sounds American....

This week Petey and Elena have their best guest yet,  Elena's two month old daughter: Sonia.  Listen as she sleeps through Petey and Elena discussing New Year's resolutions and then start crying when they talk polotics.

Elena was occupied this weekend, but Petey did the right thing and carried the torch with Jelani Wills, Kasha Patel and Michael Ian Black.  We talk in length about leap years, The State, comedy business, science and nutrition....The basics....

Elena flys solo with the help of Pete Bladel and TJ Ferguson while they talk to Arlington Drafthouse headliner Josh Wolf.  They discuss everything from mesh tank tops, mini vans and most importantl: baby poop.  Enjoy!!

Petey and Elena get teal with Allen Strickland Williams about apperance, LA, life and other most awesome stuff.  Tune in!!!

On Elena's first episode back from maternity leave she and Petey talk to comedian Moses Storm about his far from average upbringing.  It involves religious cults, romance, laughter, struggles and how videotapes save lives.  Check it out!!!!

In the final episode of Elena's maternity leave, Petey Steele matches minds with Rahmein Mostafavi and issues that the two of them have in common like comics getting a fair wage, rectal thermometers and growing up Iranian.  Wake up!!

In one of the first of few Elena-less installments, Petey talks with Rae Sanni and Cerrome Russell about pressing matters such as brewery performances and the transferability of porn skills to rap acumen.  We also discuss our favorite comedic bombs!!!

In this hour-long CC Special, Petey talks with Brandon Broady about the last decade of the DC Comedy Scene, Brandon's experiences touring with the legendary Donnell Rawlings, the power of plosives, go-go and a touching discussion on the joy of fatherhood. Enjoy!!!