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COMEDIAN Cliff Cash sits down with Jason, Mid-quarantine, at a safe distance, on this very special episode of Learning To Fail. Cliff just released his first comedy album, "Half Way There," available on iTunes, and wherever you get music. https://music.apple.com/us/album/half-way-there/1541312394 (Buy Cliff Cash’s Comedy Album on iTunes) Cliff Cash is the funniest guy you haven’t heard of (yet). Kevin Nealon called him a mix between Rory Scovel and Bill Hicks. Kristine Levine of Portlandia called his set “Chef’s kiss perfect”. His style of comedy has been called “more than just funny” and said to “embody the new south”. A south yearning to be seen as more than camouflage and racism, a generation of young Americans bucking the often archaic values and dogma they were raised on. His brand of humor fearlessly tackles subjects of racism, homophobia, greed, war, loss, death, divorce and the danger of ignorance in pop culture and music. One moment he’s using a satirical uber conservative redneck character to illuminate the fallacies of the far right talking points. The next moment he cleverly dissects some of today’s most absurd rap lyrics. Cash remains dynamic and unique from the time he steps on stage until he says goodnight. FOLLOW CLIFF ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/cliffcashcomedy (https://www.facebook.com/cliffcashcomedy) https://twitter.com/cliffcashcomedy (https://twitter.com/cliffcashcomedy) https://www.instagram.com/cliffcashcomedy (https://www.instagram.com/cliffcashcomedy) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoxbPT5q37eWr_WK36SHiw (https://www.youtube.com/) FIND CLIFF ONLINE: http://www.cliffcashcomedy.com/ (www.cliffcashcomedy.com) Buy original photos of this beautiful planet from https://www.etsy.com/shop/CliffCashPhotography?ref=search_shop_redirect (Cliff's Etsy store) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast (https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg (https://www.youtube.com/) FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder (https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ (https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic (https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ) FIND US ONLINE http://learningtofailpodcast.com/wp-admin/JasonScholder.com (JasonScholder.com) http://learningtofailpodcast.com/wp-admin/LearningToFail.com (LearningToFail.com) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) Support this podcast

Comedian Mo Alexander joins Jason Scholder on this episode of Learning To Fail. Mo is a touring comedian from Memphis, TN. Jason and Mo met under unfortunate circumstances, at the memorial service and tribute show to the late, great, Spanky Brown. (After listening to Jason's interview with Mo, you can listen to Jason's interview with Spanky here (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/episodes/episode-32-spanky-brown-comin-carry-home/) .) But they hit it off right away, made each other laugh, and have been trying to perform together ever since! They actually had a gig on the books back in October, but it got canceled because they venue wasn't quite ready to be open yet. Mo plays Asheville every year, and this time they were able to squeeze in a long-overdue podcast interview. Mo will be on episode 5 of the upcoming Amazon Prime Show, "Punching Below the Bible Belt" coming out later this month! Enjoy!! ABOUT MO When Mo Alexander hits the stage, it’s clear that you’re in the hands of a man who knows what he’s doing. With comedy influences such as Bill Hicks, Paul Mooney, and Richard Pryor, Mo combines intelligence and debauchery into a product that is just as funny as it is important.  With an ability to access both the smartest and the stupidest parts of your brain, there’s a reason this comedy phenom has been headlining comedy clubs nationwide for over 20 years. Mo began his professional full-time comedy career in July 1996 featuring in clubs throughout the United States and by 1999 he was headlining. To say that Mo is funny is like saying that Michelangelo was a good painter. Taking all of life’s absurdities and creating a night of hysterical laughter is why Mo Alexander is one of this industries greats. Mo takes a lifetime of experience and insight and transforms them into some of the most ingenious laugh riots you will ever experience in your life. Not for the faint of heart or mind, intelligent and hard-hitting are two terms that best describe what everyone that has ever been to a Mo Alexander Show will experience. Nothing compares to the energy of a room when Mo is through with it. Watching Mo Alexander is a night of hilarity and mischief that one won’t soon forget. He usually tries to leave you with the underlying message,”I’m trying to save the world, one comedy show at a time.” After a night with Mo you realize that not only were you entertained, you’re changed. You have a mission: “Slap the stupid!” LISTEN TO MO ON SPOTIFY Mo Alexander on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QQxkwXjTe0lzC2JXbZFPg?si=6NQRmhexSKqZRK7QXgGI_w) FIND MO ONLINE https://slapthestupid.com (https://slapthestupid.com) BUY MO'S NEWEST T-SHIRT! Mo Alexander T-Shirt (https://i2.wp.com/www.moalexander.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/original-1.png?ssl=1) FOLLOW MO ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/mo.alexander1 (https://www.facebook.com/mo.alexander1) https://twitter.com/MoAlexander (https://twitter.com/MoAlexander) https://www.instagram.com/moalexander/ (https://www.instagram.com/moalexander/) https://www.youtube.com/user/moalexander (https://www.youtube.com/user/moalexander) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast (https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg) FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder (https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ (https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/) Twitter: Support this podcast

Yoga Leader, Teacher and visionary, Aadil Palkhivala, joins Jason on this episode of Learning To Fail. Aadil is one of the top yoga teachers in the world, and has become a personal friend of Jason's since their first meeting in San Francisco, in 2009. They have embarked on creative projects together, collaborated on yoga prop designs and implementation, and shared numerous personal stories and sagas. Jason considers Aadil to be one of his most influential yoga teachers and always learns something valuable from his encounters with Aadil. This unparalleled episode of LTF is no exception. Aadil, and his wife, Savitri, are the co-founders of Purna Yoga and Alive & Shine Yoga Center in Bellevue, Washington. ABOUT AADIL For nearly thirty years, Aadil has been regarded as a “teacher of teachers,” and many of the world’s top yoga instructors have studied with him. Aadil is the co-founder of Purna Yoga, a holistic synthesis of yogic traditions based on the work of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. ABOUT SAVITRI Renowned Meditation Master and visionary, Savitri was born in India and grew up in Bombay until the age of 7 when she moved to America with her family. Savitri is the founder of Heartfull® Meditation & Lifestyle, and co-founder of Alive & Shine® Center and the Purna Yoga College®. READ MORE about Aadil and Savitri here (https://aliveandshinecenter.com/aadil-savitri/) WHY AADIL IS SO IMPORTANT TO JASON In 2005, LTF's own Jason Scholder, invented an ergonomic yoga prop called the Three Minute Egg (ThreeMinuteEgg.com) . In an effort to introduce his product to the world, he approached a multitude of master yogis and asked them for input on his invention. While some yogis of Aadil's stature turned their nose up at the idea that someone with as little yoga experience as Jason would have the audacity to redesign the iconic yoga block, Aadil simply saw its potential right away. Unfettered by the blind adherence to tradition, Aadil saw Jason's Egg as a beneficial alternative to the age-old rectangle whose limitations nobody had bothered to question. Aadil embraced the Egg, and made it all but mandatory in the many yoga studios around the world that represent the teachings of Purna Yoga. Jason feels eternal gratitude to Aadil for helping people see the magic in his yoga invention, and was further humbled by Aadil's willingness to take time out of his extremely busy life to sit for this interview. This is a very special episode. We hope you enjoy it. FIND AADIL ONLINE http://www.aadil.com/ (http://www.aadil.com/) https://purnayoga.com/ (https://purnayoga.com/) https://aliveandshinecenter.com/ (https://aliveandshinecenter.com/) FOLLOW AADIL ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/aadil.palkhivala (https://www.facebook.com/aadil.palkhivala) https://www.facebook.com/PurnaYogaCollege/ (https://www.facebook.com/PurnaYogaCollege/) https://twitter.com/purnayoga (https://twitter.com/purnayoga) https://www.facebook.com/aliveandshinecenter/ (https://www.facebook.com/aliveandshinecenter/) https://www.instagram.com/aliveandshine/ (https://www.instagram.com/aliveandshine/) https://twitter.com/aliveandshine (https://twitter.com/aliveandshine) https://www.youtube.com/user/AliveAndShine (https://www.youtube.com/user/AliveAndShine) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast (https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg) FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder... Support this podcast

Comedy Agent & Manager, Chuck Johnson joins Jason on this episode of Learning To Fail. Chuck has found his niche and risen to the top of the College Comedy Market. The secret of his success has been thinking big, but staying small. Of all the people Jason has met doing comedy, Chuck is one of the nicest and most generous. And if you ask anyone who knows him, they'll tell you the same. He ends every conversation by saying, "Feel free to call me if you ever have any questions or need any advice." And he backs it up! It isn't easy being both successful and popular, but Chuck has figured out the formula and he's not even all that secretive about it. So listen in and lap it up, because Chuck Johnson, of Summit Comedy, is on the mic! FIND CHUCK ONLINE https://www.summitcomedy.com/ (https://www.summitcomedy.com/) FOLLOW CHUCK ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/chuckajohnson (https://www.facebook.com/chuckajohnson) https://www.facebook.com/SummitComedy/ (https://www.facebook.com/SummitComedy/) http://instagram.com/summitcomedy (http://instagram.com/summitcomedy) http://twitter.com/summitcomedy (http://twitter.com/summitcomedy) http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt98snZY024MP7Mz2SGk2Tg (http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt98snZY024MP7Mz2SGk2Tg) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast (https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg) FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder (https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ (https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic (https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ) FIND US ONLINE JasonScholder.com (JasonScholder.com) LearningToFail.com (LearningToFail.com) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) Support this podcast

Comedian Cary Goff joins Jason on this episode of Learning To Fail Podcast to talk about life, parenting and the Asheville Comedy Scene. Cary is one of Asheville's most beloved and appreciated comedians. He's been performing locally since the scene was in its infancy and now runs the quintessential weekly open mic that defines Asheville's comedy community. It's the one time, every week, when just about every comedian shows up to showcase their newest material and see their friends. Jason and Cary talk about how their home scene has evolved, changed, grown and where it might be going. This is a fun interview for anyone interested in any kind of local comedy or community, and a must-listen for all Asheville comedians. Cary is a writer and comedian out of Asheville, NC. He performs around the South East. He’s showcased in the Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival, been a finalist in the Port City Comedy Competition and a semi-finalist in the Carolina’s Funniest Stand-Up Comic Competition. He has enjoyed performing with comedians such as Joe DeRosa, Rory Scovel, Joe Zimmerman, Doug Stanhope, Tom Segura and Jarrod Harris, among others. Cary also writes satire for the Asheville Disclaimer in the alt-weekly  The Simpleton Review (https://thesimpletonreview.wordpress.com/) . Since 2010, Cary has produced shows under “Disclaimer Comedy” with fellow comedian Tom Scheve and helps run the the popular weekly show in downtown Asheville,  Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge, (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Disclaimer-Stand-Up-Lounge/125845660767055)  the Saturday night show Preview Comedy at Carolina Cinemas as well as the Disclaimer Comedy Short Video Competition. CaryGoff.com SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ FIND US ONLINE JasonScholder.com LearningToFail.com SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) Support this podcast

Comedian Ritch Shydner joins Jason on this episode of Learning to Fail Podcast. Jason was introduced to Ritch by some mutual friends who thought they might have a bit in common. It's much more serious than that. These guys love each other! This interview took place the first time they ever met in person, and will not lose your attention for a minute. Take a deep dive into the world of stand up comedy with a guy who's done the Tonight Show, with Johnny Carson, 14 times! He's a legend in the comedy world and a cool, humble dude. He's played every club in the country and is now traveling the circuit with his 1-man show about the history of stand up comedy. ABOUT RITCH Learn all there is to know about Ritch at RitchShydner.com Ritch's new book, Kicking Through The Ashes: My Life as a Stand-up in the 1980's Comedy Explosion, is OUT NOW!  Read a story from the book here.. (http://www.ritchshydner.com/ritch-shydner-news/7-kicking-through-the-ashes) In the 1980’s, Ritch made numerous appearances on TV, including Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. He did an HBO half-hour special, “One Night Stand.” He played Al Bundy’s co-worker on “Married with Children”, and made guest appearances on many other TV shows, such as “Designing Women” and “Roseanne.” Ritch was able to translate his modest success on TV into an obscure film career, appearing in Steve Martin’s, "Roxanne," and Eddie Murphy's, "Beverly Hills Cop II," before moving on to minor roles on smaller pictures. Ritch wrote for sitcoms such as "Roseanne", "The Jeff Foxworthy Show," and HBO’s “The Mind of the Married Man.” Ritch wrote material for Jeff Foxworthy’s Grammy nominated comedy albums, “Totally Committed,” and “Big Fun.” He also wrote for Ron White and Jay Leno. In 2006 Ritch was co-author of a book on stand-up, “I Killed.” Order "I Killed" here! (https://www.amazon.com/Killed-True-Stories-Americas-Comics-ebook/dp/B0024NP5DI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=i+killed&qid=1586142593&sr=8-2) In 2010 Ritch produced and performed in an award winning documentary on the world of stand-up comedy, “I Am Comic.” This movie can be seen on Netflix. Currently Ritch is writing a movie adaptation for HBO of Bill Maher's book, "True Story". Jay Leno: “And remember, Shydner, don’t tell anyone you wrote those jokes for me.” Jerry Seinfeld: “Ritch Shydner is a terrific comedy writer and definitely one of the good guys.” Jeff Foxworthy: "Ritch helped me write two albums, both of which were nominated for Grammys. I've always thought that he was one of the best stand-ups ever." Bill Maher: Back in the day, in the dingy ratskellers in which we learned our craft, Ritch Shydner was always the comic the other comics came into the room to watch, because he was the funniest. That hasn’t changed, and I’m afraid neither have the ratskellers. Find Ritch online at ritchshydner.com Find Ritch on Social Media at facebook.com/ritchs SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ FIND US ONLINE JasonScholder.com LearningToFail.com SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) Support this podcast

Producer/Comedian Mike Elis joins Jason on this episode of Learning To Fail. Mike was the first person to ever give Jason a real shot, on a real stage, in front of a real audience. Since then they've fallen in, fallen out and fallen back. But overcoming adversity is what builds lasting relationships. And now they're BFFs for reals. Mike brought Jason his favorite nosh (Lox Shmear on a Cinnamon Raison bagel — Don't judge him!), which Jason proceeds to eat, while they talk, for the first half hour of the show. This seemed like a gesture of kindness at the time, but in hindsight may have equally been just a gag that Mr. Elis could capitalize on both during the interview and on FaceBook. Mike Elis is a part time comic emcee, and to say that Mike has done a lot in his four years in the entertainment business is an understatement. Mike has opened for the likes of Jon Reep, Pam Stone, Emo Philips, Judy Tenuta, and even recently co-starred in a stage show with 80s pop icon Molly Ringwald. Mike recently left the comedy stage to take over as Director of Entertainment for the Abbeville Opera House. He also has a syndicated column for entertainment and comedy in South Carolina, called “A Slice of Mike.” Starting in April, Mike will have his own radio show on WZLA 92.9FM, a show titled "The Mike on the Mic" show. The first ever Jewish-run classic country music and comedy show ever in South Carolina. Also, Mike Elis is writing his first movie script, titled "My Demons Come Out on Stage," a film about dealing with depression and PTSD and how that struggle plays into being an entertainer. FOLLOW MIKE ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.facebook.com/TheArtisanOfFlatRock/ (https://www.facebook.com/TheArtisanOfFlatRock/) https://www.facebook.com/The-Mike-on-the-Mic-Radio-Show-WZLA-929-106793327385535/ (https://www.facebook.com/The-Mike-on-the-Mic-Radio-Show-WZLA-929-106793327385535/) SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ FIND US ONLINE JasonScholder.com LearningToFail.com SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) Support this podcast

Comedian Mia Jackson joins Jason for this episode of Learning to Fail. Jason met Mia for the first time when he hosted one of her first ever shows in Asheville. They talk about everything from how Mia got started in comedy to what it was like being a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing to the preconceived notions people have of her comedy before she starts her set. Mia has come a long way since we recorded this interview. She’s been in several movies, toured stadiums with Amy Schumer and filmed her own half hour special for Comedy Central! We’re lucky we got her when we did because she is untouchable now. She’s just as kind and humble as ever, but she’s too dang busy workin’! Find out everything there is to know about Mia at MiaJackson.com Mia Jackson is a bonafide Georgia peach (that's Georgian for “native”). In 2017, she was selected as a New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Atlanta's Creative Loafing named her the Critic's Choice Best Stand-Up in the city. She has toured nationally with Amy Schumer and is a featured comic at festivals and clubs across the country. Her first stand up special aired in October 2018 as part of Unprotected Sets on EPIX. Mia has appeared on NickMom's Night Out, Viceland, Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar and was a semi-finalist on Season 9 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. Her Comedy Central half hour special debuted in November 2019.  SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ FIND US ONLINE JasonScholder.com LearningToFail.com SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) Support this podcast

Jason sits down backstage with Jon Reep before & between their shows at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC. Jon reveals some of the secrets to his success and shares some very personal anecdotes from his life. You can follow Jon's touring schedule at JonReep.com and listen to his podcast at CountryishPodcast.com. Jon Reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film. As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials and as the winner of NBC’s fifth season of Last Comic Standing. He can currently be seen in Netflix’s Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo and his new standup album Ginger Pain was released in March 2019 on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Jon’s hour standup special Jon Reep: Metro Jethro and his half hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central. Jon is also host of the popular posdcast Fried on Bill Burr and Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy digital platform. As an actor, Jon has been seen in Tig Notaro’s Amazon Series One Mississisppi, CW’s Jane The Virgin, ABC’s Black-ish, HBO’s Eastbound and Down, and as the “Hemi Guy” from Dodge’s popular ad campaign. On the big screen he appeared in the feature film Into the Storm and as the beloved “Raymus, the pot smoking farmer” in Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay. On a nonstop tour since he burst onto the scene, Jon performs to sold-out audiences at clubs and theaters across the country. FOLLOW LTF ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/ (https://www.facebook.com/LTFpod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltfpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTFpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcKNLjg1Qx7zwEM-DL1OVLg FOLLOW JASON ON SOCIAL MEDIA FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jasonscholder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MidlifeComic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidlifeComic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUlmB-dvnPQ49ZLXzmoYQ FIND US ONLINE JasonScholder.com LearningToFail.com SUPPORT OUR PODCAST http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/ (http://learningtofailpodcast.com/donate/) Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes This episode of Learning to Fail features comedian, mentor and friend, Spank Brown. Spanky died unexpectedly just over a week ago. He was 56 years old and filled with life, laughter and love. I know you’ll enjoy listening to what he has to say. I only regret none of us will ever have the pleasure of watching him perform again. Spanky Brown was one of the kindest, funniest, most charming people I’d ever met. I invite you to enjoy this dose of wisdom and levity, dedicated to a most generous, humble and grateful human being. A memorial fundraiser has been initiated in an effort to help pay for giving Spanky the sendoff he deserves. Please consider donating what you can. As always with these things, every little bit helps. https://www.gofundme.com/spankybrownmemorial (https://www.gofundme.com/spankybrownmemorial) I love you, Spanky! You touched a lot of lives. You will never be forgotten. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Comedian and friend, Nick Taylor, stops by to say farewell before leaving Asheville for San Diego… and stays for 3 hours! Jason and Nick had only known each other for about a year when they recorded this, but as you will see, there’s a lot of history and a lot of love. This is one of those deeply personal conversations that is really amazing to have recorded. And it’s long, so we divided it in two parts. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Comedy Zone booker and comedy teacher, Joel Pace, joins Jason in the Green Room to talk about what it takes to make it as a comedian and some of the pitfalls new comics fall into. If you want to take comedy classes with Joel, check out Comedy Zone Classes with Joel https://www.cltcomedyzone.com/classes/ Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes New York based comedians Herbie Gill (https://www.herbiegill.com/) talk with Jason while visiting Asheville. After exchanging only a few words at an open mic, Jason realized he wanted the rest of their conversation to be recorded. Many comedians leave small towns for bigger markets not knowing what's in store when they arrive. Herbie and Becca regale us with stories about what it was like for them. Houston Flood Comedy Cares GoFundMe Page (https://www.gofundme.com/4cjq7j4) Houston comedian Billy D. Washington has initiated a relief effort for underserved families in the aftermath of the devastating flood from Hurricane Harvey. 100% of funds raised are going directly to inner city families who've lost everything and elderly who need transitional supplies to get them through until their assistance arrives.  Donate Now Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes In this episode Jason talks with comedian and actor, Kevin Gootee.  Kevin works and performs in NYC and has a show called “Comics Watching Comics,” which just got picked up by Amazon Prime. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Comedian Sid Davis sits down with Jason before they perform together for the first time in over a year. Meanwhile Jason has been to comedy school and Sid has started performing on cruise ships. It’s been a big year for everyone! Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Comedian, Caesar Lizardo, gets together with Jason during his trip to Los Angeles to talk about making your way as a new fish in the shark infested waters of Hollywood. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Internationally acclaimed artist, retired college professor and Fulbright scholar, David Furman, joins Jason to talk about art, spirituality, comedy and cancer. Not to mention a little Kathy Griffin and Goliath. David helped Jason truly find his voice as a visual artist and they’ve been friends ever since. Maybe if you all bug him about it, Jason will start painting again. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Paul Hefti invites Jason into his home to discuss old times and the amazing story of his father, Jazz composer, Neil Hefti. They talk family, friendship and the unfathomable combination of luck and talent required to become the musician’s musician his dad was, and the incredible joy Paul is now experiencing as he solidifies his father’s legacy via his own musical journey. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Musical comedian Jack Willhite joins Jason in the green room before their first of two shows heading into New Year’s Eve, 2017. Jack has some great stories about life on the road. It’s not an easy life, but he’s pretty easy with it. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes A Polyamorist, a Buddhist, a Contractor, a Therapist and an Ecstatic Dancer walk into a podcast… and Jason records the whole thing! Enjoy this walk on the wild side with Jason’s good friend and confidant, Michael Hurd. This is one of those early personal episodes you’re going to love. It’s a chance… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Bobby Slayton has been headlining comedy shows for 40 years. He’s been in movies, TV shows, and done countless morning radio spots. For a time he even had his own room in Vegas. Not a small feat for any comedian! One of the things I always gain from my time spent with… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Comedian, Actor and Professor of comedy, Chuck Roy joins Jason for an epic discourse about making it as a comedian. Chuck is generous, creative and riding the wave of what’s happening now. Or is he creating it? Tune in now and decide for yourself! Study with Chuck online at Comedy 101. Check… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes JP Sears joins Jason via Skype to discuss how to become Ultra Spiritual and why taking the biggest risk of his life led JP to finally experience the success and joy he’d been avoiding for years. The sound is a little rough on this one, but the content is not to be… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Terri Barton Gregg is a lifelong comedian who’s only been performing for 6 years. She has a presence that projects a lifetime of experience, despite her relatively brief history on stage. But none of that stops her from running the world! Terri is a major player in the Denver comedy scene and… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Cecil Bothwell takes a seat on the couch to teach Jason about the inevitability of driverless technologies, and the importance of feeding the soil so the soil can feed you. Cecil is an author, politician, and progressive thinker. The world needs more people like Cecil. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes David Lurey is a native Asheville yoga teacher gone rogue. He lives an amazing life. Having grown up in this small mountain town, and leaving just before it became Manhattan’s 6th borough, David lives on an island in Spain, he’s married to a beautiful Swiss woman, and together they travel the world… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Jeff Messer just lost his job. For the past 4-1/2 years, he has been the voice of progressive talk radio in Asheville and beyond. In a flash, all of that was taken away from him. There was no warning, no explanation given. He just showed up on Monday to do his show,… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes David Cohen is a divinely balanced embodiment of wisdom, humility and humor — much like the editorial cartoons he draws for Asheville’s premier daily paper, The Citizen Times. I think you’ll really enjoy this glimpse into the mind of a man who has dedicated his life to a disappearing art form. There… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Jeffrey Goldwasser is a pillar in the Asheville community. Chiropractor, healer, elder and friend, Jeffrey offers a perspective that both enlightens and heals. His life hasn’t been easy. That’s what makes him interesting. Jeffrey and I did some video work together promoting a youth outreach program he oversees called Journeymen and he… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Carlos Valencia stops by to educate Jason about life as a road comic. This is one of those conversations about comedy that comedians will really enjoy. The rest of you and my mother should listen as well. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes The incomparable, intelligent and always hilarious Janet Williams (A.K.A. Tennessee Tramp) Joins Jason to talk comedy, race, religion, politics, criminal counseling and more comedy. Janet’s natural curiosity about life and her love of people make her an ideal guest on the show. Plus, she proves her willingness to try anything because before… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Activist, Veteran, and fellow boarding school survivor Wes Clark Jr. calls Jason to compare notes on how each has spent the last 30 years. Wes won. His life has been way more compelling and now he is a hero to many, including Jason. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes TV writer, comedian, playwright & intellectual, David Castro, visits Jason to spin yarn about the old days of Hollywood in a hilarious and informative conversation about how he got his start. But not before they cover issues of race, economic inequality, revisionist history, and the importance of honoring the past while determining… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Jason sits down with the incomparable Sean Patton, the day after they perform together at The Grey Eagle in Asheville. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, Sean is one of the more amazing comedians on the road today. Lots of young headlining comedians put Sean in their top 5.  Today you will… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Kelly Kreye and Dale Krupla crash in Jason’t guest room, eat a bunch of pancakes, and talk about their life on the road filming Season 2 of Dave Made Me Do It — a documentary style YouTube series about the various open mic comedy scenes in America. Asheville showed them a pretty… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Road comic extraordinaire, Julie Scoggins, sits down with Jason between shows to discuss politics, religion, and most importantly, comedy. Julie is is a 19-year veteran comedian, and had a lot of great tips for Jason. She’s also just really down to earth and fun to talk to. Her personality on stage is… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Yoga teacher and physical therapist, Ryan Conrad, joins Jason to talk about everything you might want to say and do when you’ve been told you only have 18 months to live. This interview took place about 6 months after Ryan found out he had Pancreatic Cancer, and about a year before he… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes LTF Podcast producer, Adam Fields, joins Jason in the studio to discuss the feelings he has in the wake of the 2016 Election results. Together, they try to make sense of it all. They tap into the nature and structure of existence, and how karma, dharma and lila may have played integral… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Jason sits down with Voiceover Artist, Fine Woodworker, old friend and mentor, Scott Peterson, for a trip down memory boulevard. The streets are adorned with good times, bad ideas and wounds that needed healing. If you fail to learn from Scott, you can’t Learn to Fail from anyone. Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes Jason’s conversation with Master Craftsman, Andy Rae, kicks Learning To Fail into high gear, right off the bat. They spend the first hour geeking out about woodworking and the 2nd hour diving deep into the meaning of life. Andy is someone who is as wise as he sounds. Jason has a lot… Support this podcast

Subscribe on iTunes What LTF is About and How You Can Help! It takes a lot of people to fail successfully, and I want Learning to Fail to succeed, big time. I have already recorded many amazing conversations. My hope is to travel the world interviewing people and gathering their stories. But a lot has… Support this podcast