Life Is Cooler with AC

Beside performing over a thousand times as a comic, Riley is a public relations consult providing insight and direction to aspiring artists and social organizations amongst others. He has appeared on television as a pitmaster and chef for various CBS new segments, radio programs, and magazine features. He provides consultation services to pitmasters who are wishing to elevate their barbecues abilities. On occasion he joins in various jam sessions as a drummer. Often, he is credited as the reason the show went long as he tends to remember one more story. Twitter - @rileyoshyt Instagram @rileyoshyt Theme Song by: Knif.es Host: @TheRealAlexCunningham If you would like to support the podcast and receive a shoutout, please make a donation to cash app: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Ryan Shields is a comic based out of San Antonio and Central Texas. As a club favorite, his charming wit catches the attention of any audience and bridges the gap between different comedic styles. He might look like a redneck,but you'll never hear this punch line in his smart, lighthearted, and honest approach to comedy. Shields has worked as a voice actor, extra, toured with several major headliners, was a featured act for the Big Little Comedy Festival, and a finalist in the US Comedy Contest in Los Angeles. https://www.ryanshieldscomedy.com Instagram.com/@ryanshieldscomedy.com Facebook.com/ryanshieldscomedian Theme Song By: Knif.es If you would like to support the podcast and receive a shoutout on the show, please send your donation to Cash App $AC2Productions or Venmo @lifeiscooler

Seth started comedy in 2018 originally performing improv and sketch comedy at Improv Asylum in Boston Mass. In 2022 he shifted his focus to standup comedy and moved to Austin, Texas to be part of the growing comedy scene. Instagram.com/sethbryan_ Theme Song by: Knif.es If you could like to support the podcast and receive a shoutout, please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions, or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Tim Wells is a standup comedian based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Mainly known for asking God for forgiveness after losing his virginity, Tim has done his best redeeming the sins of his past. You can listen to his Podcast 'Recency Bias w/ Ben Kerr & Tim Wells' on all platforms and his clip show 'In The Closet' on youtube. You can catch Tim all over the midwest at a comedy club near you! instagram.com/@timwellslive Podcast: Instagram.com/@recencybiaspod Theme Song By: Knif.es If you would like to support the podcast and receive a shoutout, please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @Lifeiscooler

Branan Walker started from humble beginnings on the shady streets of Temple, Texas, but due to hard work, ambition, and God given talent, he is now taking central Texas by storm. instagram.com/bwalk88 Theme Song by: Knif.es If you would like to support the podcast and receive a shoutout, please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @Lifeiscooler

Jeremiah Red is a comedian from Central Texas who uses his life experiences to bring laughter to audiences of all types. He jokes about things most people wouldn't ever think to laugh at, but does it in a way that brings light to the situations. Jeremiah is quickly climbing the ranks in the local comic scene and becoming a driving force with his comedy and Podcast (Basura Triangle). Instagram.com/basura_triangle https://www.youtube.com/@basuratriangle https://open.spotify.com/show/72SVBNSYvLzOTp3uybOsmf?si=0e017560d8ea421b Theme Song by: Knif.es If you would like to support the podcast and receive a shoutout, please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @LifeIsCooler

Mallorie Raquel is known in Austin, Texas as a comedian and a bartender. You may have seen her on a local comedy showcase, or remember her as an extra from the season 2 finale of Prison Break. She grew up in Dallas, and now dreams of a career in comedy and paying rent on time. If she's not making you a drink, she's making you laugh. Instagram: @mallorie_raquel If you would like to receive a shoutout and support the podcast, please send a donation on Cash App: $AC2Productions, or Venmo: @lifeiscooler Theme Song By: Knif.es

Ben Bradshaw is a young comic who has “shared custody” between the Grand Rapids and Traverse City pockets of the greater Michigan comedy scene. Ben has been (lol) performing stand up comedy for four years and covers dark subjects with the right amount of silly. Cancer is one of the topics he jokes about. A survivor himself, Ben shares his experience beating Stage 3 Testicular Cancer while shedding a funny light on something that's not. Ben recently performed on the first annual Traverse City Comedy Festival. He has also hosted for JB Ball (Comedy Central, MTV) at the Traverse City Comedy Club and has shared the stage with Carmen Morales (HBO Max) and J Bell (Hart Of The City). Come see Ben live! And if you don't, he'll pull the cancer card on you. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebradbenshaw/ Song by: Knif.es To Support the podcast and receive a shoutout on the next episode please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Comedian. Voice actor. Motivational speaker. Roderick McDaniel ‘s comedy bridges the differences that separate us and show us that we are all the same – screwed up individuals in need of a good time. Roderick AKA CoachSilky touches on being a father, veteran, daily living, and what we like to fondly call nerd stuff! Credits: San Diego Comedy Festival - semifinalist Comedy House NOLA Comedy Key West Spotify: Live In the 806 Mind Ya Business Instagram.com/coachsilky linker.ee/roderickmcdaniel Song by: Knif.es To Support the podcast and receive a shoutout on the next episode please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler #podcast #comedy #standupcomedy

Janey V. is a fringe comedian, artists, and musician who spends most of their time exploring and participating on the outskirts of a number of subcultures and art scenes. You can find them on Instagram and Twitter @twworn, or contact them by whispering your secrets into a handful of birdseed and tossing it out into the woods. Song by: Knif.es To Support the podcast and receive a shoutout on the next episode please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Originally from Los Angeles, Panda is a Texas based comedian. He uses he size and life experiences to bring a fun and easy going show to crowds all over the country. Panda is currently a regular at Hyena's Comedy Club in Ft. Worth, and host's a radio show, Jalapeño Party, in Dallas, TX. Find more from Panda on his social media links below! https://linktr.ee/pandacomedy Song by: Knif.es To Support the podcast and receive a shoutout on the next episode please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Vic was born to an Italian gypsy immigrant in Yonkers New York. He started running numbers with the mob at a young age but realized he was safer just making the wise guys laugh. He is a comedian, ventriloquist, musician, dancer, ordained minister, and card shark. He has worked in Vegas, Laughlin, Nevada and San Quentin prison for the last 20+ years. One time he walked in on Sinatra and Jerry Lewis having a threesome. Instagram: @erdnase1902 tiktok.com/@chrisdicksoncomedy Homegroancomedy.com Song By: Knif.es

The “Incomparable” Deezil Greezil is a unique talent in the comedy world. His unique skillset of witty humor combined with a level of authenticity rarely given on stage is a sight worth seeing. He has worked with the likes of Tony Roberts, Marc Curry, Junior, South Philly Reef and many more. Book him for your next event today! Find him on social media here! https://linktr.ee/deezilgreezil Song by: Knifes.es To support the podcast and receive a shoutout on the next episode please make a donation to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Cole Rosselli is a hillbilly equipment operator in Indiana but has been doing stand up for 7 years, Telling stories and expressing his irritable observations in life. He has worked with Mad Hatter Shows, giving him the opportunity to work with Pauly Shore, Chris Kattan and Jimmy (JJ) Walker. TikTok: @cole_rosselli Instagram: @cole_rosselli Song by: Knifes.es If you would like to support the podcast and receive a shoutout on the next episode, please donate to Cash App: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Sam Noorani is a comic and writer based out of Texas. Her comedy tells the story of growing up in Texas, trying to understand life, and other miscellaneous things with a leaning towards the weird and ridiculous. Check her out on social media for upcoming shows and different (yet kinda the same) miscellaneous things! *Sorry for the poor audio* Instagram.com/samnoorani_ youtube.com/samnoorani604 facebook.com/urmomsmom1 twitter.com/samnoorani_ Song by: Knifes.es To support the podcast and receive a shoutout, please make a donation to cash app: $AC2Productions or Venmo: @lifeiscooler

Barnard Blackmon was born in Germany, but raised in Texas. He started his stand-up comedy career in mid 2022. He uses his family, and life experiences to bring laughter to crowds all over central Texas. Barnard hopes to make enough money doing comedy that he can move his family out of the "Hood". *Sorry for the technical difficulties resulting in poor audio* instagram.com/barnardblackmon https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081179959086 If you would like to support the podcast, recommend any alcohol, and/or receive a shoutout please make a donation on CashApp $AC2Productions or Venmo @Lifeiscooler Song By: Knif.es

Gary Spragg born in Germany split between Pennsylvania and Texas started comedy a year and half ago. Single at 30 isn't glamorous or classy, but he is making it happen. Inspired by 80's movies and bad dating, Gary hits stages with punk rock charisma and a notebook full of spelling errors. If you would like to sponsor your favorite beverage to be featured on Life is Cooler with AC, send funds and drink description to $AC2Productions on Cash App or @Lifeiscooler on Venmo Instagram.com/garyspragg__ facebook.com/buoyancyswtx https://twitter.com/garyspraggTX Song By: knifes.es

Danny Martinez is a budding comedian with a background in graphic design, theatre, and music. With his band, Everyone Dies in Utah, he has performed in almost every U.S. state, Canada, and Europe. In the realm of comedy, he co-hosts a pop culture podcast called Nerd Social Hour in Texas, and has been working on his stand-up in Temple, TX. In his spare time, he enjoys watching Dallas Stars hockey and going on adventures with his wife and their dogs. Instagram: @Dannyediu @everyonediesinutah Facebook.com/everyonediesinutahtx everyonediesinutah.com youtube.com/everyonediesinutah Nerd Social Hour In Texas youtube.com/channel/UCJIOJJaNkxPNZJDZvO1qd9Q?app=desktop Theme Song: Knif.es

Scott Witkop is a comedian originally from Northern Michigan traveling to the West Coast and now navigating his way in the Austin, Texas comedy scene. For four years, he's been developing an original act of storytelling that stems from daddy issues and self-sabotaging relationships. Scott is always welcome to be a part of shows produced by Kamikaze and USS Comedy. He has worked with them many times, including opening for Brad Wenzel. Scott is also a co-host and producer of The Stepbrothers Podcast. Instagram: @Scott_Witkop Podcast IG: @thestepbrotherspodcast Song by: Knifes.es

D1 Started his comedy journey in Orlando, Florida in 2006. It was there his love for comedy was fostered into taking Improv classes at a club in Downtown Orlando! D1 is so dedicated to comedy, he has even done a comedy open mic from jail by calling in! He truly is a jack of all trades. Dewayne is now an electrician, mover, caterer, BBQ Competition winner and comedian. Dewayne is a special spirit and hilarious artist and says that comedy saved his life. Instagram: @Dewayne_d1 facebook.com/dewayne.whitsell.5 Song by: Knife.es

Adam Wolf is an I.T. Nerd, Father, Vet, and Stand-Up Comic. Not in that order. He tells dad jokes on stage and on social media. Based in Waco, Texas he has been doing stand-up for about 10 years on and off with a heavy emphasis on off. Facebook: facebook.com/adamwolftx Instagram: @adamwolf77 Theme Song: Knif.es

Levi Elmore is a comedian from Indiana who has been doing comedy since he was 19. He is currently the host of the weekly comedy open mic at Tolly's Bar & Grill. Levi stopped growing at the age of 14, is single, and enjoys a nice cup of coffee and writing poetry. TikTok: @TisYaBoiLevi Facebook: Levi Elmore Comedy and Stuff YouTube: MarvinComedy Theme Song: Knif.es

Chris was born in El Paso, TX, ultimately becoming a military brat that got stuck in Central Texas. He has been in the comedy game for almost 2 years, doing open mics and showcases all around CTX and even a few in Georgia! Chris says that he got into comedy because he sucks at everything, but he can sure tell a joke! His ultimate comedy goal is to be on the road, making a living traveling and making people laugh all over the country and eventually the world. Chris has a passion for performing and the drive to see his passion become his reality. Instagram.com/theonlytipher www.youtube.com/channel/UCXgtk7T7D5vspwS9ed2fxlA Theme Song: Knif.es

Chris Dickson is a central Texas based Comedian. He is a classically trained actor and professional magician who has toured the country performing at the Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and alongside over 40 different symphonies and orchestras. He is a member of the elite magic group known as “The 52” and regularly appears on the shows “The Modern Rogue” and “Scam Nation” on YouTube. Chris is also a legal historical forger who's works appear in multiple museums, art houses, and private collections throughout the country. Instagram: @erdnase1902 Homegroancomedy.com Song By: Knif.es

T​he Don of Comedy himself, Charlie Mac, has been bringing his own fresh flavour of stand-up to the stage for over a year now. He tells stories about the people and experiences from his life. Originally from Chicago, he's been touring around America and has grown a loyal community of fans that he calls the Mac Pac. Instagram: @Funnymancharliemac Youtube.com/charliemacfunny Song by: Knifes Knif.es

Anthony Vonhelvete is a comedian and musician out of Indiana. He uses both his music and his comedy to connect with different crowds. Anthony is continuously doing new things, starting new projects, and expanding his artistic portfolio. You can see him performing all over the midwest. Lazer Boogie Suicide: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xAzFiTutJoS4odnZdWIZl?si=46uAtf2DSBy-PDKuUChRkQ Dope Sweater: https://dopesweater.bandcamp.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qPqXDUH8PJr79zj63yrn0?si=a509d61b41384aa9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdhO_HGJAau0mLNi14on8w Theme Song By: Knif.es

Dillon Popp is a central Texas comedian who has quickly made a name for himself on the underground comedy scene. He is a regular at Corky's Beer and Wine in Temple, Texas. Dillon thought his dreams were on the baseball field growing up, but once he touched a microphone he found his true calling in life. Instagram: @dillonpopp TikTok: @dillon_popp Theme Song by: Knif.es

Patrick Eaton is a comedian out of Terre Haute, Indiana. He has been a huge driving force in the central Indiana comedy scene. Patrick first started doing comedy while being drinking, but quickly fell involve, but once the relationship with alcohol was gone, he had to start doing comedy through sober eyes. Instagram.com/patrick.eaton2 Theme Song by: Knifes Facebook.com/knifesband Linktr.ee/knifes_band Instagram.com/knifes_band

Justin Moreno is a comedian out of central Texas. His comedy is written around his life experiences such as being a husband, a dad, and a school teacher. Justin is a fresh face coming up on the scene but has quickly become a name to remember. He is currently doing shows all over Texas and will soon be traveling further to bring the world a fresh style of comedy. Instagram.com/jmo_comedy Host: @therealalexcunningham Theme Song by: @Knifes_band

Chase O'Donnell is an LA based comedian, actress, and writer. She currently features for Christina P. across the US. Her two person comedy show 'Too Blondes' won the Broadway World Award and received praise in the New York Times. Chase has been a fan favorite on notable podcasts including "Dr. Drew After Dark" and "Where My Mom's At". She also writes for National Lampoon's Final Edition Podcast. Chase was chosen for Best of Fest in the Burbank Comedy Festival and won the famous Uncle Clyde's Comedy Contest. She enjoys tea, rainbows, and Disney Plus in no particular order. Instagram: @Chase_odonnell TikTok: @Chase_Elaine Twitter: @Chase_Odonnell Chaseodonnell.com Theme Song by: Knifes https://linktr.ee/knifes_band

Vinnie Raucci is a stand-up comedian from the Windy City (Chicago). He started comedy back in 1996 but never really found his grove until moving to Austin, Tx in 2021. Vinnie has performed at the prestigious Second City. Vinnie is the epitome of "it's never to late." Vinnie not only embarked on his comedy journey later in life, he also held on to his "innocence" longer than most. Listen to the the story here! Instagram: @VinnieRaucci TikTok: Vinnie.Raucci Facebook.com/vinnie.raucci Theme Song by: Knifes Instagram: @knifes_band Linktr.ee/knifes_band

Sebastian Scales in an L.A. based comedian who uses his traumas to make audiences laugh from coast to coast. He is the host of the successful podcast "What Happened To You?". Sebastian has used his comedy and platform to bring awareness to sexual abuse and many other issued people do not like to talk about. Through his comedy, Sebastian has encouraged many people to address their own traumas and learn to have an open conversation about them. Instagram: @SebastianScales What Happened To You Podcast Instagram: @whtypocast Whtyfoundation.org Theme Song by: @Knifes_Band

South Philly Reef is a true comedic legend, originating from the streets of south Philadelphia, he has taken over the comedy scene in central Texas. South Philly Reef has opened up for countless celebrity headliners including; Roy Wood Jr, Faizon Love, Michael Blackson, DC Young Fly and Eddie Griffin. He has toured the country many times over and continues to entertain audiences with his quirky antics, physical humor, and true stories. Facebook: Facebook./sphillyreef Instagram: @Southphillyreef Song by: @Knifes_band

Mysia Chabert is an amazing comedian all the way from the small island of Puerto Rico. She has toured the country many times leaving audiences dying for more. She is the driving force behind the central Texas comedy scene, and she will not stop until everyone knows who Lola is. Mysiachabert.com Instagram: @Mysia_chabert Facebook.com/mysiachabertoficial Song By: @Knifes_band

Maggi Mayfield is a super funny comedian who uses her incredible music skills to bring funny parodies and originals songs to the world. Maggimayfield.com Instagram: @Maggimayfield Facebook: @Maggimayfield Theme song by: Knifes