I did this instead of killing myself

Ryhaad Carroll is a comic from Brooklyn, NY.  That's all he told me to put.  Ryhaad has been doing comedy for 4 years, plays the drums kind of, thinks his therapist isn't actually listening to him, and is a fan of George Clooney.  He also thinks football is too Republican.  Had a great time catching up with Ryhaad – follow him at the links below, and watch his standup in NY.  Today we also listen to voicemails people left from last week in the intro.  They were pretty mean.  Hope you enjoy.  #standup #podcast CALL THE SHOW:  929-242-9502 Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/ryhaadcarroll/ https://twitter.com/ryhaadcarroll Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Gezim Camaj is a creative artist from the Bronx, with a deep passion for music and film making.  He's been making music since he was 11, and his song “Letters to Myself” was playlisted/co-signed by Eminem on Audiomack.  Today's interview is great.  We talk about creative writing in childhood, Gezim's experience growing up in the Bronx with his dad, a near death experience that inspired a shift Gezim's creative outlook, his relationship with his faith, and more. Follow Gezim at the links below and check out his music.  He's the man.  Enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/zimfinite/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GezimCamaj https://audiomack.com/eminem/playlist/art-of-bars?share-user-id=20898072 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1eo9LcxjBtbB9dRJZpfonq?si=EdgJalH4T8eLdPTAapK34A https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gezim-camaj/1434468694 https://www.gildedharbor.com/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Sam Lichtenstein is a hot boy comic who performs all over NYC.  He has a youtube channel with funny sketches, and you should also follow his ig.  Just don't post critical feedback in the comments because that's insane.  Originally from West Windsor, New Jersey, Sam grew up around NY and has been doing standup for 3 years.  Today we talk Donald Trump, XXX shows in Amsterdam, and Sam does his Sebastian Maniscalco impression.  Sam's the man.  Follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingjewman/ https://www.youtube.com/@samlichtensteinthemovie Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Dave ***** is a very funny guy and new friend in New York.  He wanted to remain anonymous for this episode.  Originally from a rich town in New Jersey, Dave has been doing standup for the last 10 years, & you never know what he's going to say.  I asked him for a bio, and he replied  “there's no need to take him too seriously, but he does sincerely think the Earth is flat.”  He's also Jewish and currently celibate.  Today Alexis, Dave, and I talk all about conspiracy theories:  The moon landing, JFK, Anthony Fauci, AIDS in the 80's, Flat Earth, and at what age we started questioning the meaning of the universe. Dave is great, and his IG is linked below.  Enjoy!  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dnamery/ https://www.instagram.com/asapangry_/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Dean David is a New York City based comedian originally from Queens.  He's been doing standup since he was 18.  Now 28, Dean performs regularly at comedy clubs around the city including Tiny Cupboard, New York Comedy Club, Westside, and the Comedy Cellar.  He co-produces Aggressively Chill Comedy, a weekly show every Tuesday at 8:30PM @ Goldsounds Bar in Bushwick.  Dean's hilarious, and one of our favorite comics in NY.  Today we talk about confronting Mormon's on the subway, Dean's role model for self actualization Gordon Ramsey, debate if true love is real, the movie Whiplash, and lessons from COVID.  Dean's the man – follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/deandavid95/ https://www.instagram.com/aggressivelychillcomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@alexpischera533 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Alex Pischera is a very chill dude. He's also a hilarious comedian based out of New York City. He produces and hosts a fantastic weekly stand up show called “Aggressively Chill” in Brooklyn, NY. Alex was a semi-finalist in “New York's Got Talent Season 6” and has performed in various comedy festivals, most notably New York Comedy Festival and Skankfest.  Today we talk about corporate life & standup, Sean Hannity, Tommy Devito, and more.  Alex is the man – follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/alexpischera/ https://www.instagram.com/aggressivelychillcomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@alexpischera533 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Danny Fallon is a five year comic originally from Indiana who moved to NYC by way of Florida just over a year ago.  He has an hour special on YouTube w/62K+ views and you can find hilarious sketches on his IG and youtube channel.  He different. Danny cracks me up every time I see him, and you should follow his stuff.  Today we talk about Catcher & the Rhye, picking fights to impress women, Danny's story of addiction/path to sobriety, and more.  Check him out at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfallonhaha/ https://www.youtube.com/@dannyfallonhaha https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyfallonhaha https://twitter.com/dannyfallonhaha https://m.facebook.com/dannyfallonhaha/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

David Jin is an NYC based comic and self-described dumplin dealer of Queens.  His mom knows he does standup, but his dad doesn't.  He also forwent a career as a surgeon to pursue comedy.  David is committed to standup.  He and I met in Atlanta 3 years ago, and bonded at the Comedy Cellar watching Aziz Ansari & Joe List's special tapings, which was great, even though David's crowd-work convo with Aziz was cut from the final version. Since then David has been very active in NYC, producing shows for Lil Dumpling Comedy @ Room 52, and co-producing Moms Couch Comedy (linked below).  His high energy comedy revolves around life growing up in New York and his medical school experiences in China.  We had a great time catching up.  Check him out at the links below.  Also we did an extended movie review in the intro w/Alexis (there's a skip button if you want to use it).  Thx for listening. Love you. Bye. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/davidadamjin/ https://www.instagram.com/eatjindama/ https://www.instagram.com/lildumplingcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/momscouchcomedy/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Chris Connell's is the number one chief, most famous person alive, and coach, according to his IG profile.  He's hilarious.  Producer of the Gauntlet Show, a heckle show at the Pine Box Rock Shop in Bushwick (Next show 2/16).  Originally from Tampa, Chris started doing standup at age 20.  Today we talk about what it's like to spend 40 hours on a cartoon to get 9 likes, growing up Baptist, confirm vibes are real, and why doing open mic standup comedy in front of comedians is the worst thing you could ever do.  Chris is the man.  Follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/numberonechief/ https://www.instagram.com/gauntletshow/ https://www.youtube.com/user/chchch53 https://open.spotify.com/show/2CePjE7OokVnyLvGyLfFMr?si=ede0affefb6c43ea Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Anthony Greco is a New York City based comedian and the proud producer of Thirst Trap Comedy, a monthly comedy show at St. Marks comedy club.  He can be seen all over the tri state area, including New York Comedy Club and The Stand.  Anothony is also a cancer survivor and cancer research advocate, working with Cycle for Survival, cofounder of the Adam Fiorello Foundation, a non-profit seeking a cure for rare pediatric cancer. Today, Anthony shares his story of being diagnosed with a brain tumor in high school, and how he's dealt the diagnosis over the last 10+ years.  Interview was great getting his perspective – follow Anthony at the links below, and have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/el__greco/ https://www.instagram.com/cycleforsurvival/ https://www.instagram.com/thirsttrapcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/theadamfiorellofoundation/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Alden Skeadas is a comedian from Swampscott, Massachusetts.  He loves his friends and his mandolin.  He won the Lynnfield East comedy festival in 2023.  He's been doing standup for 5 years and produces the Perfect Length Comedy show Mondays @ The Comedy Shop in Greenwich Village (Next show, January 22nd - follow Alden for more show dates).  Today, Alexis also joins us, and we grill Alden with a series of random questions.  We discuss dating celebrities vs. normal people, childhood punishments, Steven Wright's reclusive lifestyle, Boston mass-holes, and more.  Alden is the man – follow him at the links below, and I hope you have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/aldskeedorhino/ https://www.youtube.com/@alternateslidecomedy3541 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Ryan Peterson:  comedian, modern thinker, philanthropist.  From Connecticut, Ryan has been doing standup 3 years and moved to NYC in 2023.  He's a tall lovable dude with great hair, even though Alex Tomaselli roasts him constantly, avid vaper, and fan of goth girls.  Today we talk about the white rabbit in our apartment complex, The Matrix and Andrew Tate, Ryan shares about the scar on his head from an emergent brain surgery he had in middle school, and more.  Ryan's hilarious, and you should follow him at the links below.  Have a great week.   #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mayanryan/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Oliva “Obo” Gilmore” is  the self described most annoying person you could possibly meet.  She's a Bushwick bisexual, recovering theater kid, former expat, current astrology girl, musical improviser, and an android user.  She runs a comedy game show in Brooklyn called Constellation Prize.  You can find her on all social media at the @ThatOMGkid (links below).  Today we discuss astrology, sing a duet from Aladdin, tell the most embarrassing stories from our childhoods.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/thatomgkid/ https://www.instagram.com/omgconstellationprize/ https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y9aAaSnqRVBWsxObQj3sL?si=456e7e7794c34c7e Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Claire is a small Jewish girl with a self-proclaimed zest for life (when she isn't feeling depressed).  She's a very funny comedian, born and raised in Manhattan, Producer of Good Potential Productions & the Bearhug Variety Show (Next show 12/21 – 7PM @ Caveat Theater), and NYU business school student.  She dreams of being the next Harvey Weinstein in the entertainment business, except nice.  Today we go deep on therapy – Claire is a guru and answers questions about Group Therapy, tackling anxiety by deconstructing thoughts into core beliefs, boundary setting, parental relationships, romantic relationships, sunk cost fallacy, and even how to stop a panic attack.  I really enjoyed this interview, and Claire's awesome.  Follow her at the links below, and I hope you have a very Merry Christmas! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/clichtenstein/ https://www.instagram.com/bearhugshow/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Jimmy McCullough is good at calling ambulances and has a sexy last name according to his girlfriend.  He joins the show on the cusp of his final undergrad essays and exams, and by Christmas he'll be a college graduate.  He's funny too.  Jimmy is from Long Island and is Italian, mostly Irish, Polish, and Scottish.  Today he talks about a guy with sus vibes almost dying on stage, how he loves dogs, and more.  Now living in Queens, Jimmy works at Stand Up NY and runs the weekly Voltage Mic every Thursday at 5:30.  Jimmy's the man.  We had a great time.  Follow him at the links below.  Also his brother makes surfboards.  Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/jimmymccullough_/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmymcculloughcomedy https://www.instagram.com/monarchsurfboards/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Rob Sajous is a half Haitian, half American man, born and raised in East Flatbush Brooklyn.  He's a standup comedian and portrait photographer, husband to a lovely wife and father of one.  Rob is the man.  He's very funny, talented, and to top it off TODAY is his birthday.  Happy Birthday Rob!  In this interview we talk about the dynamics of marriage and parenting while doing your creative passions on the side, Rob walks us through his photography including portraits, events, and sexy boudoir photoshoots (I learned a lot).  We also discuss classic movie and TV shows from the 80's and 90's including Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Married w/Children, 7th Heaven, Carl Weather's acting career, and Rob graces us with his Bill Cosby impression.  Rob's hilarious – follow him at all the links below, and I hope you have a great week.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/robsajouscomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/sajousphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/sajousboudoir/ https://robsajousphoto.myportfolio.com/ https://twitter.com/RobSajousComedy Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Matt Miller is a Jewish standup comedian who grew up in a working class family in Long Island, New York.  He's been doing standup for 2 years and has an extensive background in musical and theatrical performance.  Now living in Queens, he regularly performs at QED, on Tightpants Comedy shows, and elsewhere around the city.  This interview is the best thing I've ever done in my illustrious standup comedy career.  If you don't watch or listen to it, you're dead to me, and don't bother trying to get back on my good side because if you blow this off and it's not liked, favorited, and shared with at least 2 people you know by next Sunday night, Matt Miller's grandpa is going to steal your girlfriend and make love to her in front of you.  Anyway.  It's good.  Matt's the man.  Follow him at the links below.  Or else…you know.  What I said before.  Ok.  Love you.  Bye.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mattwillmiller/ https://www.instagram.com/tightpantscomedy/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Dan Wickes is a comedian from Long Island, now based in Brooklyn, NY.  He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, was featured in SXSW and Skankfest 2023, and is the winner of the 2021 Coney Island Comedy Festival.  He's also the producer of Popped Collar Comedy and Roasted Grove 34.  On this episode we talk about Dan's start in standup, technical aspects of joke writing for roasts and how he produces his best misdirects, a story of Dan's dad working in the World Trade Center on 9/11, NYC movie/show recs (A Bronx Tale / Sopranos / Goodfellas), and more.  Dan's the man.  Be sure to follow him at the links below, and catch him on shows all over the city.  Happy Thanksgiving! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dan_wickes/ https://twitter.com/dan_wickes https://www.youtube.com/@danwickes9838 https://www.danwickes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/poppedcollarcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/roasted_grove34/ https://linktr.ee/danwickes Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Andy Mango is a comedian, but more importantly, a perennial politician who “has been there” and can relate to the common man(go).  He also challenges Matt Riffe to an arm wrestling contest.  Andy is a 5 year comic recently moved to New York from Pittsburgh.  Catch him around NYC pleading his case with grace, sensitivity, and a mango mentality.  Andy is a character (literally).  Today we talk about the upcoming election, Andy's dating life, Trump's classified documents, and the Holy Trinity of Big Macs, Dunkin' Donuts, and Budlight.  Andy's a trip – follow him at the links below, and I hope you enjoy our interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/theandymango/ My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Alex Tomaselli is a 5 year comic from Connecticut.  He's been doing standup in NY for the past year, performs regularly throughout the city, is currently on the road with Zach Amico, and hosts the Yes Offense podcast where you can find him and many other funny comics in NYC (check it out linked below).  On this episode Alex and I talk about relationships, a lot… we also go into family dynamics, sex talks with dad, and why you should take a breath every once in awhile to smell the roses.  Alex is the man.  Follow him at the links below, and have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sillyselli/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmGEiniKkkHsdj1xY4YRXw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yes-offense/id1560173990 https://open.spotify.com/show/6qoodP9cISMXC7DsLCnXNF?si=ixr2jDSDQseOdR8Gd7FLFg&nd=1 My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

New Zeeland native Chester Jerrat is our guest today. Chester and I met at a show here at QED in Astoria.  He currently lives in Auckland, New Zeeland, where he was born and raised.  By day he's a software engineer.  He did his first standup show when he was 15, and he has received nominations for Breakthrough Comedian, and Best Newcomer.  Today we talk about life in New Zeeland and compare the comedy scene to the United States, why New Zeelanders and Austrialians hate on each other, our shared love of comedian Joe List, how Chester got taken advantage of by a NYC grifter in Times Square.  Follow him at the links below, and have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/chesterjerrat/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Originally from Atlanta, Alejandra has been doing standup almost 3 years, writes sketches, and has a background in improv/sketch comedy from her time at UGA.  Should you bless burps?  Does it freak you out you're one heartbeat away from dying?  Would it be better to get fat on purpose?  Does God love you?  Is the Dalai lama still alive?  Which animal would you reincarnate as?  Alejandra and I talk about it and more in today's interview.  Alejandra's great… follow her on Instagram, check out her website & creative writing, and catch her on stage all around New York.  Have a great week!  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/alejandrajr/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alehahajandra https://alejandraj.com/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

On today's show, our guest is the very funny and talented Mohammad Patel.  Mohammad has been doing standup comedy almost 10 years, and moved to NYC this year from Cincinnati, OH. Not every interview is the same or even smooth, and today's falls in that category.  I was in a weird mood, it was my fault for discussing politics, and for some reason I chose violence. Despite some tense moments, this was still a very fun interview, and I love this guy.  Today Mohammad and I debate socialism vs. capitalism, discuss Jerry Seinfeld's dating history, Gen Z, what happens when you say ‘calm down' to a woman, and more.  Follow Mohammad at the links below, and I hope you have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/cincymoh/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

I got hair transplant surgery. This episode Alexis and I talk about it.  If you've ever been insecure about losing your hair, feel free to listen or message me directly because I've read everything on the internet about the topic.  Today we talk about the surgery, and what female equivalents are (breast/butt implants?), healthy boundaries and communication of sex in and out of a relationship, Alexis tries to get me to admit I'm gay, we talk about the two pillars of positive mental health, and more.  Alexis is great.  If you don't already, follow her at the links below – she's performs around the city, and has her own podcast as well.  Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/asapangry_/ https://www.facebook.com/abandondedbrain https://www.tiktok.com/@asapangry?_t=8V286o2fZtu&_r=1 https://www.youtube.com/@asapangry Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Making his 4th (or 5th or idk…) appearance on the show is…the new, improved, selfemployed, phantom of the a*** singing, what's your favorite movie asking, toast reviewing, bat milky drinking, bidi stick vaping, Bill Riner.  Bill's one of a kind and hilarious.  We review Oppenheimer vs Mission Impossible, talk about the nature of reality, and more.  Great time catching up with Bill, and I hope you enjoy.  ALSO – Bill just started his own tailoring business.  Follow his account, and send him every shirt / wedding dress you need fitted.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/williamrineralterations/ https://www.instagram.com/billbobful/ https://www.facebook.com/bill.rin.1 https://www.tiktok.com/@billbobful_ https://twitter.com/billbobful https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrkKFzZ8IZwFpMlV5ODvMQ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Tony Chou is on the show today.  Tony is a touring comedian from Beijing, co-host of an award winning Chinese late night show, and comedy club owner.  He's made appearances on CNN, BBC, CGTN, and the Atlantic.  He's visiting New York for the next few months, and is performing around town, including @ the Comedy Cellar.  Today, we talk about the differences between China and the United States, when it comes to culture, media, and comedy.  Tony shares his story of growing up in China with the one child policy (as “the little emperor”), how he found standup, and more.  Tony's great, follow him.  I hope you have a great week.  #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/tonychoucomedy/ https://www.facebook.com/tony.chou.524 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Today we have a very funny comic and fellow Michigander on the show:  the ageless Jon Tut.  Jon is originally from the Detroit area (just south of Rochester, MI), and moved to NYC to do comedy about a year ago.  He swims with crocodiles, eats with lions, cleans his poopie with baby wipes…large Dingus Man of God, likes lesbians, man of faith from the Cold Detroit City, **** face… Jon Tutt.  Today we talk about what we think Heaven is like, how to make it in NY by kidnapping Jimmy Fallon, how our first kiss felt, worst bombs we've ever had (& why boos are better than silence), crazy open mic'ers @ the Producers Club, Leo and Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator, Jon's mindset about comedy in New York, and more. Jon's hilarious.  Check him out at the links below, and go to his mic every Monday @ 8:30 at The Producers Club.  Have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/jonislate/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jonistut https://www.facebook.com/jonathon.glenn https://www.youtube.com/@nofearnetwork777 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Today we have the lovely Minji Ko on the podcast.  Born and raised in South Korea, Minji moved to the United States 4 years ago to pursue her masters degree in public policy and work for the UN.  First, though, she's an artist, expressing herself through painting, dance, and stand up comedy.  Minji runs the Summer Chaos art and comedy show at the Bitcoin Center in NYC.  Minji is very sweet and we had a great conversation about hoarding, tinder matches, which famous comedians we would date, people pleasing in standup, we sing Carrie Underwood, and at the end Minji does a tarot card reading for me.  We had a blast.  Check Minji out at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/textandthecity_/ https://www.instagram.com/cumandthecity/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJi4nhx_J8x8lcFCi6NFN7g https://www.facebook.com/minji.ko.33 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Two guests on today…Vyas Sathya and David Smith. Vyas describes himself as an awesome, smart guy who is well endowed.  He used his really funny personality to rise to the middle of the San Francisco Bay Area comedy scene where he started standup 5 years ago. Now he's in New York, focused on Indian topics like computers and cows.  What crazy things will he say on this episode?  Only one way to find out…ok that ends Vyas's self written intro.  David is Vyas's friend from CA, and is a 107 certified drone pilot (check out his awesome drone footage @dinodaave.fpv on Instagram).  Today, we eat watermelon, debate the genders of numbers, Vyas tells us about his childhood friend Jim, we learn from Dave what it's like to pilot a drone, and more.  Also content warning:  there's a lot of dark humor in this one.  Vyas and David are great – follow them at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/vyassathya/ https://www.facebook.com/vyas.sathya https://www.tiktok.com/@vyassathya https://twitter.com/vyassathya https://www.instagram.com/dinodave.fpv/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Today we have a special episode: the roast show of Alexis and me. Instead of a normal interview, Ben Jennings was nice enough to let us share a recording of the roast show he put on for us @ Social Lounge in Greenville before we moved to New York.  It was a special night with lots of laughs, and great jokes from many comedians you've seen/heard on the podcast.  Featured are Jordan Warlick, Allison Shelnut, James Harrod, Cody Hughes, Jas Gill, Louis Kirk, Bill Riner, Melly Kazel, Jill Camilla, Jackie Rose, Liz Parke, Ben Gibson, Samiha Islam, Zlata Cass, Amanda Neal, Jeff Thompson, and Brandon Bodie.  At the end you'll hear Alexis and I roast everyone else.  The jokes are mean and personal, but very funny. Can't thank everyone enough for doing the show and supporting us.  Instagram handles of the roasters are below - please follow them; they're all great. I hope you enjoy, and have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/benjenningscomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/jowarlick3/ https://www.instagram.com/allison.shelnut/ https://www.instagram.com/jimjam_harrod/ https://www.instagram.com/codydhughes/ https://www.instagram.com/jas4laughs247/ https://www.instagram.com/louis_kirk_entrepeneur/ https://www.instagram.com/billbobful/ https://www.instagram.com/mellykazelcomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/jillarious/ https://www.instagram.com/welcome2jackieland/ https://www.instagram.com/thirdparkefromthesun/ https://www.instagram.com/itsbengibson/ https://www.instagram.com/samihaislamofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/zee.casserole/ https://www.instagram.com/batmanda_n/ https://www.instagram.com/jeffthompsoncomedy/ https://www.instagram.com/brandonbodiecomedy/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgX

Two of our favorites are on this week, Rory O'Connor and Alexis Ramirez.  Rory is a 22 year old engineering student from New Jersey with an affinity for art school girls. He spent 2 years in Greenville for an internship where he started doing comedy, and Alexis is my lovely, hilarious roommate.  Today we recap our Friday night visit to a Greek restaurant here in Astoria, Alexis and I tell subway stories, Rory talks about his one and only prop joke with color pallets from Home Depot, and we talk about the necessity of Puerto Rican knives. Rory also tells all about his love life, and how he made a move on his crush while watching a slasher movie.  Love these two. Follow them, have a great week, and I hope you enjoy! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/roryfoconnor/ https://www.facebook.com/rory.oconnor.98478672 https://www.instagram.com/asapangry_/ https://www.facebook.com/abandondedbrain https://www.tiktok.com/@asapangry?_t=8V286o2fZtu&_r=1 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Our first New York comic guest on the show…the very funny, and good at sex, Zach Koscuik!  Zach is a stand up comedian and podcaster originally from New Jersey, and has been living in Queens, NY for the last 2 years.  With quick wit and a dark sensibility, Koscuik is being recognized, but mostly by people on the N-Train.  You may also have seen him performing at some of the biggest dive bars in the city. Zach is hilarious and a very nice guy.  Today we talk about all things NY, including the stress of landing an apartment, Zach's take on the homeless population and stories of subway grifters, a story of Zach attending an NYU grad party, why he never had a romantic glimmer in his eye about NY's bright lights, why he picked a therapist with the most Italian sounding name, his track record dating Italian women from Long Island, and much more.  Follow Zach at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/zachkcomedy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zachkcomedy https://www.facebook.com/zkoscuik Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Our guest this week is the very funny Julia Macias.  Julia describes herself as an “antenna for the unwell”.  She exploded into the Asheville comedy scene late 2021, and has already performed as far as Pensacola, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia.  On this interview, Julia shares her impression of me, and we talk about the “F” word.  We discuss anxiety, and what produces anxiety for each of us.  We also discuss Julia's transition, a past relationship & lessons she learned by the idealizing of a partner in how they make you better vs. true love and connection.  Julia shares her approach to standup, and how she connects to general audiences with personal stories from her experience as a trans woman, separating the personal from the political.  She also shares her story of moving to Asheville while she was “homeless-adjacent,” living in extended stay hotels, and finding community and meaning through standup.  We also talk about finding balance in standup and avoiding burnout, Heaven, Catholicism, and more.  I thoroughly enjoyed this interview.  Please follow Julia at the links below.  She has a standup special with FourbyThree that will be released later this year.         #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/julia.c.macias/ https://www.youtube.com/@fourxthree Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Our guest this week is Famously Robyn!  Robyn and I are mutual friends of Columbia, SC based film producer and screenplay writer Corey John.  She is on today is to promote a live show this Saturday, August 7 called “The Laugh Supper” at Suite 66 in Columbia SC @ 7PM.  The show is produced by Corey, and will have great food, sketch Comedy, improv comedy, music and crowd participation. It's described as “SNL meets Wild N' Out and Whose Line is it Anyway?  Full meal is included with the ticket price, and it's a great opportunity to support local artists (details below).  In this interview, we hear Robyn's story in acting and how she discovered comedy.  She's also a mother of children w/autism and cerebral palsy, and she shares how she encourages her kids to follow their dreams no matter what/finding creative outlets in your local community.  We also talk Improv vs. Standup, using comedy in Sales, best Yoda lines from Empire Strikes Back, and more.  Really enjoyed getting to know Robyn – follow her at the links below and check out the Laugh Supper this Saturday.  Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: “The Laugh Supper” https://www.facebook.com/events/280733504483076/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-laugh-supper-tickets-648979012697?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2hGPh7Zt6HheDJ516cURguAqzofPkuOPvl1w1WUq0T16PSZD8M-4GlnXw https://www.facebook.com/ronda.page.52 https://www.instagram.com/famouslyrobyn/ https://www.instagram.com/coryjohndirector/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Two outstanding guests from Asheville today:  Christian Lee and Moira Gorree.  Christian is a 5 year comic from Puerto Rico, now living in Asheville.  In addition to standup, Christian creates great comic art you can check out @pixelateforwork, and is a yo-yo aficionado.  Moira is one of the top Asheville comics.  She's been doing standup for 6 years and has opened for Maria Bamford and Shane Torres.  We sat outside the Odd in Asheville and had a lot of fun on today's episode.  We chat about where we were during 9/11, why every southern VCR came with a copy of Remember the Titans, learn about the colonization of Puerto Rico, Christian's affinity for yo-yo's, and they teach me why Ronald Reagan sucks.  We also get Moira and Christian's comedy advice, and I make them give me reasons why they're hopeful about the future. Check them out…they're both hilarious.  You can follow them at the links below and catch them on stage weekly in Asheville. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/pixelateforwork/ https://www.facebook.com/Ecumeless https://www.instagram.com/moiragoree/ https://www.facebook.com/MoiraGoreeTheComedian/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXc

This week is a Columbia GVL crossover… 2 of the funniest dudes from the midlands came up to GVL to record an episode:  Timmy Klaseus and Pate Gardner.  I met them at the Art Bar downtown Columbia which is one of the best mics around (every Tuesday @ 8:30).  Together they run the “Uncommon Gents” podcast where they talk about their uncommon body shapes, among other things.  By day Timmy is a courier for a law firm, like a butler, and Pate is in logistics for a food products manufacturer.  Timmy has been doing standup for 8 years Pate 6.  Both hilarious dudes you need to check out.  Today we review vape brands, hear the genesis of Pate's Grimace bit (the McDonald's guy), talk about movies from the late 90's/early 2000's including gems like the Rugratz Wild Thornberries crossover, Heavyweights, and the Nicholas Cage Left Behind movie.  We also learn how Timmy scams the scammers for ridiculous like and follow counts on Instagram.  Enjoy the interview, and I hope you have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/timmyklaseus/ https://www.instagram.com/pate_gardner/ https://www.youtube.com/@timmyklaseus https://www.youtube.com/@uncommongents https://twitter.com/TimmyKlaseus https://twitter.com/pate_gardner https://www.facebook.com/timmy.klaseus https://www.facebook.com/pate.gardner Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgX

Our guest today is man who says he loves to dance even though he's fat… the humble and loveable Zach Stephens.  Zach's the man.  Originally from Sylva, NC, Zach has spent most of his life in Greenville and has been doing standup just under a year.  He's quickly becoming a regular at mics in the upstate, and is very supportive of the local scene.  On today's episode, we discuss why are comics so negative?  We also hear Zach's comedy origin story, from growing up with a troubled childhood, working in the service industry, and eventually going back to complete his bachelors degree during COVID and getting on stage for the first time.  We discuss which celebrities we hate (Matt Riffe…dude), how Zach overcomes his fear of approaching women, whether Aaron Rodgers is an a**hole, and give our happiness scores (Zach is a 7.58/10).  Follow Zach at the links below, and check him out on stage in SC.  Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kindfoal4206557/ https://www.facebook.com/zach.stephens.186 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Our guest today is Tucker Lawson.  This is Tucker's third time on the show.  Always love talking to him because he's a huge nerd like me.  He's a hilarious 7 year comic, in law school at the University of Mississippi, and in one year, he'll officially be a lawyer.  Today we talk about the legality of Ja Morant flashing a gun on his IG story, the psychology of “Trust” as it relates to the Jerry Sandusky, Larry Nassar, and Bernie Madoff cases, a time Tucker got scammed as an Uber Driver, the stand up comedy scene in Memphis, TN, and more.  Tucker's the man.  Follow him at the links below, and I hope you have a great 4th of July. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tuckeverlaughin/ https://twitter.com/TuckerLawsonSC https://www.facebook.com/tucker.lawson.92 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

This is the first episode from our new apartment in New York City.  (Well, Queens, technically.  Manhattan is expensive).  Between unpacking and fighting people for parking, had a chance to upload this. Our guest today is the most interesting man in the world:  J. Curtis Strickland.  He is a musician, monk, actor, adult film star (jk), b.s. artist, marine, and friend of Adam Schulte/Todd A. Davis.  He's also the host of the Tea & F**** Podcast and designs cool t-shirts for Hells Heart Co.  On this episode J. shares a story meeting Rory Scovel on a film set.  He also talks about other celebrity interactions and we learn why Kelsey Grammar is the man and Seth Rogan is a jerk.  We talk about relationships, stalker exes, J. shares his personal religious beliefs of Hare Krishna's, and we discuss Bhadavad-gita.  Be sure to follow J. at the links below, and I hope you have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.facebook.com/jcurtis.strickland https://www.youtube.com/@tnfpodcast https://www.instagram.com/jcurtisstrickland/ https://www.instagram.com/thetandfpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/hellsheartco/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

I'm moving to New York City, and this is my last week in Greenville.  Will miss everyone a lot, but looking forward to continuing standup in NY.  This is a special episode with two of my comedy role models, Travis Thuband and Jess Cooley.  They've both been on before…you know Travis as the friendly-but-sometimes-hostile host of Coffee Underground and ½ of the Nasty Hooks (featured in our intro music).  Jess is from Asheville and regularly headlines throughout the area.  This interview was kind of insane.  Jess smokes cigarettes in my apartment, Travis forces Jess to read quotes by Winston Churchill (& we find out how problematic WC actually was), Jess throws my hat out the window, the guys tell me why I should be afraid of New York, and Travis impersonates Joe Biden.  Love these guys and everyone I've met living here in GVL.  Will continue the podcast from NY.  Thanks and have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfJcS3wb_BNVQANo5VVAog https://www.instagram.com/jessmesssupply/ https://www.facebook.com/jesse.cooley.77 https://www.instagram.com/thubandband/ https://www.facebook.com/thebandtravis https://thenastyhooks.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR3RIcjZAczAVpjsVPYG5Wih_BjZjO0RKzR5QZi-sFB1nvrl_bigDFYiuXI Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Today we have two lovely ladies from Asheville on the show:  Jess Williams and Miranda Allison.  Jess and Miranda are good friends who found each other through the comedy scene in Asheville where they've been performing standup over the last year.  Jess is from NY/Philly area and Miranda is from Hendersonville, NC.  In today's interview, they share their comedy origin stories…Miranda describes how she got on stage after living in a van traveling across the country and how she's found a comedy home in NC, and Jess shares the motivation she received from friends and acquaintances in NY before doing her first open mic at a sold out show in Johnson City, TN.  We also discuss relationships, donating plasma, how comedy helps you grow as a person, and they share tips they learned from Becca Steinhoff who runs a standup comedy class in Asheville.  Love these two – please check them out on stage and at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guests: https://www.instagram.com/mejesswilliams/ https://www.facebook.com/jess.williams.1293 https://www.tiktok.com/@mejesswilliams https://www.youtube.com/@mejesswilliams4464 https://www.instagram.com/mostghostly_/ https://www.facebook.com/miranda.allison.731 https://www.tiktok.com/@jokesmostly https://www.instagram.com/beccaesteinhoff/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok… https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Our guest today is Ivan Judas, our first native Mexican comedian on the show!  Ivan was born and raised in Aguascalientes, Mexico.  In 2023, he spent several months visiting Asheville where he regularly performed standup and quickly became a favorite of audiences and the local comics.  Ivan is a native Spanish speaker and the only comic I know who can perform in both English and Spanish, getting big laughs regardless.  In this interview, Ivan describes the differences between standup in Mexico vs. the United States, we discuss which body part we are most ashamed of, Ivan shares what he would do if he ran the Illuminati, and much more.  Ivan has recently returned to Mexico, but he'll be back soon.  In the meantime, you should check out Ivan's standup at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/ivan.judas.666/ https://www.facebook.com/Ivan-Judas-109052888107292 https://www.tiktok.com/@ivan.judas.666 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7

On today's episode we welcome the man in black himself, George Wagner.  He dresses like Johnny Cash (or an Olive Garden waiter).  Now living in Canton, originally from Toledo, OH, George is a regular in the Asheville and Greenville comedy scenes who has been doing standup since 2017.  By day, George owns a computer consulting business.  Geo uses observational comedy with a twisted take on things he encounters to bring laughs to crowds both virtually and in real life.  He's the founder of Buttondown comedy which hosts virtual shows, as well as shows live & in person at the Boiler Room in Asheville.  Geo also has an angelic voice you can catch on the Karaoke mic @ Sharkey's downtown Greenville.  On today's interview, we learn by Geo is a geek, hear stories about his time at Dragoncon, Geo explains Y2K, we learn tips to stay looking young, and Geo walks us through a traumatic car accident story. Really enjoyed this conversation – check Geo out on stage and at the links below.  Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/buttondowncomedy/ https://www.facebook.com/ButtonDownComedy/ https://www.facebook.com/george.wagner.756 https://www.tiktok.com/@comedygeow Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

One of my favorite people in Greenville joins the show today:  Samiha Islam!  Samiha is a Bangladeshi born Asian-American engineer and data specialist. She grew up in NYC and found her way to Greenville, SC 3 years ago for her career. She is a student of life and constantly challenges herself through pageantry, modeling, public speaking, teaching Zumba and experiments here a there in the music and comedy scene. She is a founder of a nonprofit-New Yorkers for Bangladeshi Mutual Aid. And she volunteers with Rescue Exotics-an animal sanctuary based in Easley, SC.  She is Miss South Dakota Earth and was recently featured on a documentary by Vice News.  Samiha is great, and we had a lot of fun on today's interview – please follow her at the links below, and I hope you enjoy. Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: Vice News Documentary Featuring Samiha:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTZ50r8v5dw https://www.instagram.com/samihaislamofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/samihaisfillintheblanks https://www.instagram.com/ny4bdma/ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/1bf4389b-b059-47f6-805c-0dc5e62d302b https://www.missearthusa.biz/apply-now https://www.rescueexotics.org/ Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Kelby was one of my first friends in comedy when we started standup almost 3 years ago.  Originally from Union, SC, Kelby is now living in LA. Kelby is father, nurse, Army vet, Yogi, actor, and comedian.  On this interview, we reminisce about early memories of standup, and Kelby tells his comedy story, beginning in El Paso, Texas when he first was inspired to try standup, through his time in Greenville, Tennessee, and now Hollywood.  He shares lessons learned through his divorce and custody battle, spiritual advice about the importance of unconditional love and its connection to authentic creative expression, why he's optimistic about the future of humanity despite the fear and chaos on the news, and more.  Lots of encouraging wisdom in this interview.  Follow Kelby at the links below, and I hope you enjoy. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kelby_tidey/ https://www.facebook.com/KelbyTidey https://www.tiktok.com/@kelbytidey Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Today on the show we have, Superdad Jones! “da-da-da-dahhhh”.  Hailing from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Superdad is in fact a super dad.  He's a father of 7 children.  He and his wife / manager Miss Felicia run the “Be Bold and Be Heard comedy competition at the Crystal Ballroom in Roebuck, SC every month.  Superdad has been doing comedy for several years and is ‘ten toes down' (Superdad explained to me what this means, listen if you want to know too).  On today's episode, we talk about black vs. white video stores (& $900 late fees), compare 40 times from when we played football & ran track, 90's nostalgia, hear about Superdad's collaboration with TX comedian Bubba Dub, talk standup, and more.  Superdad is great.  Be sure to follow him at the links below, and check him out on stage.  Have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/superdadjones223/ https://www.youtube.com/user/superdadjones223/ https://www.tiktok.com/@superdadjones223 https://www.facebook.com/tosha.hardy Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Historian, seamstress, and comedian Madison Braswell joins the show today.  Originally from Charlotte, Madison moved to Greenville and got on stage for the first time fall of 2022 after splitting with her fiancé, and getting peer pressured by her friend Alexis Ramirez.  After getting on stage she fell in love with standup.  Madison developed a vocal chord disorder over COVID (spasmodic dysphonia) that limited her ability to speak/interact with people, and standup has been the perfect outlet to express herself.  This interview was a blast – in addition to learning Madison's comedy story, we discuss ugly duckling phases in high school, at what age we want to die, Madison's conspiracy theory about “The Lost Colony of Roanoke,” childhood trauma & how to get over it.  We also have a bonus guest:  Alexis Ramirez joined us for the second half of the interview, and she is also hilarious.  Follow Madison at the links below, and have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/madisonbraswell/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=620100339 https://twitter.com/mynameismadison Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Today the beautiful comedian, actress, model Jessica Wells joins the show.  Also we have two bonus guests…Jessica's two children Armani and Seven joined us as well.  I'm proud to be their new step father.  Jessica is from South Carolina originally and has been doing standup for the last year.  On stage, Jessica is sweet and likable, and honest to a fault.  She'll go there. Today we talk about astrology, teeth whitening, the power of manifestation, authenticity and consistent communication in relationships, Jessica's comedy influences, and more.  Jessica is a delight - follow  her at the links below, and catch her on stage in Greenville and elsewhere in the upstate.  Have a great week! #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/jessicawhatthewell/ https://www.facebook.com/jessica.wells.395 https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicawhatthewell Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Lots of laughs on this special episode with David Smitty and David Dowdy.  Smitty is a new friend of mine from the Columbia SC comedy scene.  He's a worker, comedian, podcaster, and amateur athlete. Smitty always brings hot takes on stage, and is incredibly likable.  David Dowdy is originally from Redbank, SC, and has one of the most calming presences I've experienced in comedy.  David started standup in 2021, and has a background in public speaking for Alcoholic's / Narcotic's Anonymous.  On this episode we discuss whether you'd let Alex Jones take your kids to school, the Murdaugh trial and why Smitty sides with the father, Smitty's pregnancy scare, sports, standup, and more.  Follow both of these guys if you haven't already (below), and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/smittycomedy/ https://www.youtube.com/@smittycomedy https://www.youtube.com/@familydinn https://twitter.com/smittycomedy https://www.instagram.com/daviddowdycomedy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cryptomaus https://www.facebook.com/david.dowdy.90 https://twitter.com/davidwashe Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Dave Landau and Derek Richards are guests today on the 100th episode of the podcast.  Dave is an internationally touring comedian, originally from Detroit Michigan.  Dave got his start at Second City's Conservatory, and he's performed on Comedy Central's “This is Not Happening, NBC's Last Comic Standing, Louder with Crowder, and he has a new comedy special called “A Prison Ten” linked below.  Derek Richards is a comedian, author and cancer survivor.  He's a favorite at comedy clubs, cruise ships, and corporate events.  Also, from Detroit, Derek now resides in Las Vegas. His book “Whiskey, Cancer & Bad Decisions is available below.  Had a great time sitting with Dave and Derek at the Comedy Zone in Greenville.  Thanks for listening and have a great week. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/dave.landau/ https://twitter.com/landaudave?lang=en https://davelandau.com/ https://www.aprisonten.com/ http://derekrichards.com/ https://www.instagram.com/comedndrichards/ https://www.youtube.com/@laughman1984 https://www.amazon.com/Whiskey-Cancer-Decisions-Derek-Richards/dp/1727070372 Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Brad Deaton is back on the show!  From Walhalla, SC, Brad has been doing comedy for 2 years. He books shows at the Palmetto Distillery in Anderson and at the Oconee Community Theater.  Brad's style of comedy is a combination of southern charm, contagious stage energy, personal stories, and “oh my god, did he actually just say that?”  In addition to writing and performing stand up comedy, Brad is a musician, TikTok'er, and author.  His children's book “How To Shave A Zebra” is available on Amazon.  Had a blast on today's interview.  We talk about a show where we both bombed in front of a deep southern audience, Brad shares a story about a show in Iva, SC at an old strip club w/Ryan Rubin that turned violent, reflections on our early standup, and more.  Check Brad out at the links below, and I hope you enjoy the interview. #standup #podcast Follow Our Guest: https://www.amazon.com/How-shave-Zebra-Brad-Deaton-ebook/dp/B094791G7P https://www.instagram.com/braddeatoncomedy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@braddeatoncomedy? https://www.facebook.com/brad.deaton Follow My Other Stuff: David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbakker7/?hl=en The Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ididthisinsteadofkillingmyself/?hl=en The Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GGXI851tdRDK1XmiSgcMk David's Twitter… https://twitter.com/davidbakker7 And TikTok…I guess (you don't have to…really. We should all delete this app). https://www.tiktok.com/@davidbakker7   Don't Click This… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ