Hit the Mics with Ryan D

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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…

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    • Mar 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    Episode 57: Doug and Steve

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 62:08


    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.

    Episode 56: Hostfuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 100:15


    No guest this week, just steve and I catching up on TV, whats been going on. New Mortal Kombat trailer and other things

    Episode 55: "Wide Loads" With Rob Thompson and Rossco Soletrain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 63:21


    Rob and Ross join me again to hang out and chat about some news among other things

    Episode 54: "Narf Wars" with Robert Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 74:02


    Robert Thompson aka Dick Neptune is a funny comedian and host of the amusement park themed podcast Robertland. 

    Episode 53: Phil Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 77:15


    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.

    Episode 52: Joe Eurell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 70:23


    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

    Episode 51: Tony Celano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 76:30


    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.

    Episode 50: Josh Micheals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 104:48


    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

    Christmas Special: Doug and Matt the Ratt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 80:07


    Special bonus episode with my roommate, Doug and my brother Matt

    Episode 49: Daniel Aragon 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 89:40


    Episode 48: Paul Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 135:05


    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

    Episode 47: Ryan's New Roommate, Doug

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 59:50


    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

    Episode 46: Luis Noriega

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 67:03


    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.

    Episode 45: Roadkill w/ Ratt Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 66:57


    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?

    Episode 44: Sad Ryan Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 107:16


    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. 

    Episode 43: Sleepy Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 91:08


    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  

    Episode 42: Martin Rizo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 65:58


    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"? 

    Episode 41: Eddie Pence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 68:29


    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.

    Episode 40: Felicity Feline

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 71:52


    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.

    Episode 39: Ratt Rodarte

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 81:08


    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

    Episode 38: Jose Chavez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 84:47


    Steve and I talk to Jose Chavez who is a very funny stand up comic and the host of Awkwardly Social podcast.

    Episode 37: Daniel Aragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 67:17


    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. 

    Episode 36: Simone Springer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 64:04


    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.

    Episode 35: Hostfuck 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 75:21


    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

    Episode 34: Bruce Jingles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 68:08


    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.

    Episode 33: Javi Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 97:11


    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.

    Episode 32: Hostfuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 55:19


    Steve is back from Arkansas. We talk about his trip and other annoying things about people

    Episode 31: Shaelan Bowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 105:39


    Shaelan is a stand up comic/actor we talk about his recent break up and the similarities to what happened to me last year.

    Episode 30: Jen Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 62:42


    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. 

    Episode 29: George Wang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 110:16


    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. 

    Episode 28: Zach Miller Dawg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 70:02


    We talk pandemic, where comedy is going to be after the new world, and skateboarding. As always, Joined by Steve Rodgers

    Episode 27: Brandon "Bdemdown" Lyles from Cult 45 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 91:55


    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. 

    Episode 26: Jacob Givens and Kevin Peter Hickerson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 76:45


    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

    Episode 25: Live from Wingwalker Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 105:50


    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

    Episode 24: Mark Gonzales and Robert Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 64:00


    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.

    Episode 23: Swapcast with Cult 45 Movie Review Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 84:45


    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.

    Episode 22: Javi Gonzalez and Steve Rodgers part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 66:05


    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

    Episode 21: Raymond Barcello

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 50:23


    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.

    Episode 20: Matt Jayson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 94:02


    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. 

    Episode 19: Daniel Eachus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 77:22


    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.

    Episode 18: Kevin Peter Hickerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 80:50


    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. 

    Episode 17: Jerry Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 61:50


    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.

    Episode 16: Ryan Falla

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018 132:55


    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.

    Episode 15: Ricky Celis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 96:47


    Ricky is my best good friend. We met in Kindergarten. we talk about his time in Europe and talk about old times 

    Episode 14: Ratt Talk/Humpcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 79:13


    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"

    Episode 13: Evan Cassidy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 72:18


    Fock yea nation is in full effect as we cass a wide net on this podCass

    Episode 12: Patrick Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 83:38


    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.

    Episode 11: Tim Danger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 55:06


    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. 

    Episode 10: Rob Zoref

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 97:42


    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.

    Episode 9: Jacob Givens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 87:19


    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!

    Episode 8: SGV Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 57:27


    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. 

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