Ryan D is a stand up comedian from the Los Angeles area. Hailing from El Monte, CA, he has met many interesting, artists, musicians, and comedians. Hit the Mics is a weekly podcast in which he shares his experiences growing as a comic in LA and getting to know other up and coming artists. Keeping it…
Doug sits and helps me intro the pod. We chat for a minute and then it's just Steve and I catching up over the week.
No guest this week, just steve and I catching up on TV, whats been going on. New Mortal Kombat trailer and other things
Rob and Ross join me again to hang out and chat about some news among other things
Robert Thompson aka Dick Neptune is a funny comedian and host of the amusement park themed podcast Robertland.
Phil Johnson has an action packed show filled with his two loves, comedy and music. It’s a show filled with sharp unexpected turns, sneak attack jokes, and hilarious songs that doesn’t shy away from controversial territory… race, sex, religion, and doughnuts – so many doughnuts – all delivered from the viewpoint of a guy who happily grew up in the deeply multi-everything community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Phil has been seen and heard at the Sundance Film Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, on Sirius/XM and Bob and Tom radio, and on Amazon Prime. He’s also released multiple comedy specials and albums filled with his colorful, tightly-written comedy.
Joe is a very funny comic featured on the Roast Battle on Comedy Central and the live show at the Comedy Store. Joe was one of many adopted kids with disabilities in a large family, but that doesn't keep him from being one of the funniest guys in the scene
This Week we talk to Tony Celano, an animator in the Los Angeles comedy scene. He has worked with comics such as Tom Segura, Adam Meyers, Adam Ray and many more.
Josh is a funny comic I've known for years, he is the cohost of the Joshrado podcast. we talk about the state of the comedy world, relationships, and what it takes to adapt in this crazy covid world
Special bonus episode with my roommate, Doug and my brother Matt
Paul is my oldest friend. we tell stories about growing up, we catch up on current situations, and we talk about the time he was talked about on Brad William's podcast
Doug is a really interesting guy. He's lived a crazy life. we talk a lot and hear his crazy stories as we drink and talk about what to expend while living at his place
Luis is a very funny stand up comedian I met in the early years of his comedy career. He wanted to come in to see how our podcast operates and we decided to put him on mic and chat instead. We talk about the comedy scene, the PC movement and its effects on comedy, as well as some hilarious personal stories.
We get together and talk politics and roadkill. No relation, yet. Puking happens and so does sex. Red jacket, blue jacket, who gives a shit?
No guest this week, but we still had a lot to talk about. Ryan updates us on the sad things happening in his life, we also talk about the feelings we had watching the Dodgers win the World Series. It then takes an unexpected turn and we talk about bagels, cults, and dating scenarios.
This week we sat down with rapper, designer and multimedia guru Sleepy Trees of Kloud Pusherz Media. We talked to him about his journey from humble beginnings to his new found success, as well as the importance of positivity, dreaming big and surrounding yourself with like minded people. https://www.instagram.com/sleepy_trees
Martin Rizo is a Stand up comic who is blowing up on Tik Tok. He's a frequent opener for Felipe Esparza and cohost on Felipe's podcast "whats up fool"?
This week on the podcast we spoke with Eddie Pence, Stand-up comedian and podcaster( Swings & Mrs., The Ralph Report), about his new "Un-Special Comedy Special" that he produced independently, that can be found on most transactional streaming services. We also briefly got into week 2 of the NFL as well as a conversation about the future of the MCU and the current state of the DCEU.
This week, we sat down with Renaissance Woman Felicity Feline, former adult star, life coach, podcaster, and musician. We talked about her background starting with leaving Long Island for LA, the ins and outs of the adult film industry and how she got started in it, and her journey from one industry to another.
My brother and fellow Podcaster, Matt the Ratt from Ratt Talk comes in and we talk about my terrible dating life, 90s skateboarding, and my luck sneaking into events
Steve and I talk to Jose Chavez who is a very funny stand up comic and the host of Awkwardly Social podcast.
Daniel is my cousin and an amazing vocalist in his current project: Never Sober. You can hear his old band Bellegrave, along with the new Grunge project, Never Sober streaming on Spotify, Itunes, and Tidal along with Music Videos on Youtube.
This week we sat down with Simone Springer, who is a stand up comic and author from Perth, Australia. We compared the differences between the US and Australia comedy scene, the Ellen controversy, Kanye's new shoes, shitty jobs, and balancing being a single mother and a stand up comic.
Steve and I just get into the nitty gritty about whats going on in our lives, we talk about new consoles, stuff we missed in marvel movies, and watch some cringey music videos
Bruce Jingles is stand up comic who I have opened for many times. He's been featured on HBO, Shotime, VH1 and many other things. We talk a lot about whats going on, missing comedy, and being a black man growing up in the LA area.
excuse some technical difficulties. This episode is very funny but the mixer went out somewhere at the end. so Its the room audio and not the mic audio at some point, but still very listenable. Enjoy this conversation. We talk beer, relationships, and the power of not giving a fuck.
Steve is back from Arkansas. We talk about his trip and other annoying things about people
Shaelan is a stand up comic/actor we talk about his recent break up and the similarities to what happened to me last year.
Steve and I chat with Jen Murphy an amazing comic, I've had the honor to work with many a time. We tell stand up stories, and how we pretty much became friends.
George Wang joins us to talk about his skateboarding instructor business, comedy and road stories. We talk about Chris D'elia being in hot water as well.
We talk pandemic, where comedy is going to be after the new world, and skateboarding. As always, Joined by Steve Rodgers
people are outraged over the murder of George Floyd. Brandon explains how he is protesting, and we get a little silly to lighten the mood. Cult 45 is a comedy Movie Review Podcast that Steve Rodgers and I have been guests on multiple times.
Cohost Steve Rodgers and I get through this week with talks about being pepper bombed and SOAPGATE 2020 is in full effect. Joined by Filmmaker/Comedian Jacob Givens and Nuclear Physicist/Comedian Kevin Peter Hickerson
we had a little pandemic party at Wingwalker Brewing co. Steve Rodgers joins me as we sift through our funny guests who were actually supposed to be on a comedy show at the brewery. Guests: Ratt Rodarte, Brendan Cooney, and Patrick Riley
Joined by my cohost Steve Rodgers, we live stream with 2 very funny comedians. Rob Thompson has a great podcast called Robertland available on all platforms.
I guested on the Cult 45 Movie Review Podcast based out of Houston and this is the episode they put out this week with yours truly. Enjoy, new content coming soon, I promise.
2 of my best buds return on a Friday night hang as we talk about the Fyre Festival documentary and their plans for their new podcast
Raymond is a musical theater actor whom I've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with. We were in high school theater together and he was always a raw talent. We talk about his journey working the theater circuit in Arizona.
Matt Jayson Cwern is an actor who has currently been on the Fox show 911 and a recurring role on a hit daytime soap opera. We talk about his leaving New York to persue acting in LA. And we get a little geeky on 90s Nostalgia and comic book movies.
Daniel Eachus is a stand up comic who just released an album called "Stack the Pillows" now available on itunes, and spotify. We talk about how Jazz band prepped him to be a stand up comic, and what it was like starting comedy in Fresno.
Kevin Peter Hickerson is a nuclear physicist/comedian with a very popular science/comedy podcast called "Surely, You're Joking". We chat over a few drinks as he tries to explain to my drunk ass what dark matter is.
Jerry Garcia is a stand up comedian from Los Angeles who is one of the funniest guys I've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with. You may have seen him on Netflix on Chingo Bling's Special or on HBO Latino.
Ryan Falla is the founder and drummer of amazing doom metal/stoner metal band, Solar Haze. We get down and dirty with some great LA rock n roll stories.
Ricky is my best good friend. We met in Kindergarten. we talk about his time in Europe and talk about old times
this is a crossover unlike any crossover ever. Bigger than Infinity War! it's a Humpcast episode that's also a Ratt Talk episode that's also a hit the mics episode... OK it's not that crazy. It's an episode of Humpcast I did on my own while Garrett Lee was away, but my guest was my brother (yes actual brother) Ratt Rodarte, and his lady/co-host Amanda Cano of "Ratt Talk"
Fock yea nation is in full effect as we cass a wide net on this podCass
Patrick Riley is one of my best friends in comedy. We reminisce about our time in the trenches of the early years of comedy and how we've grown over these past 5 years. He tells us about having his first child and coming out of the darkness of stress and negativity.
Tim is an old friend who was in town for a Spartan Race at Dodger Stadium. We chat over a few beers, catch up and talk comedy. He's a long time fan of comedy and one of my greatest supporters.
Rob Zoref is a stand up comedian and host of "Tales from the Outside", an amazing podcast about stories of camping, running, fishing, tripping and all of the above. We talk about camping, psychedelics, comedy, and how to handle hecklers.
Jacob Givens is a stand up comedian, writer, actor and all around great guy. He is one of the nicest dudes in the comedy scene. We talk about his latest film "I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker" which is now available on Amazon Prime. We had a great time talking about his film, raising a family while chasing your dreams, comedy and heavy metal!
SGV vibes is a reggae band from El Monte, CA starting their musical journey. They come in to talk about getting started in the San Gabriel Valley and what its like to get started in this era of the music biz.