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Open the Mic is a podcast that features comedians and other artist before/after performances talking about anything. Hosted by Wes Ross and O'mar Finley.

NO SHOW Comedy, O'mar Finley, Wes Ross

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    • Sep 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Season 4 Episode 21: The Best White Rapper (From China)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 47:50


    In this episode, we sat down with New Orleans Comic Kymbra Li. She talks us through, moving to China, starting a music career and then a comedy career, running shows in China, and her future as a multi hyphenated artist.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 20: Bloody Buddies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 65:10


    In this episode we sit down with Baton Rouge comics and Bloody Buddies Co-Hosts, Justin Baker and Trent Manning. They talk to us about meeting through standup, starting a podcast, and why horror is a underrated genre.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 19: Ahmed Loves Makin' Bread

    Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 88:18


    In this episode we sit down with our very own O'mar Finley and standup comedian/tik-tok personality Ahmed Al-Kadri. He talks us through getting a following on tik-tok,  making money through following your dreams, and touring with the Pasadena Papi!Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 18: Funniest Cop in Baton Rouge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 55:26


    In this episode we sat down with Baton Rouge comic Jason Bourgeois. He talks us through, getting started in comedy at an older age and getting booked on his first show.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 17: Joke Dealer

    Play Episode Play 44 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 51:44


    In this episode we sat down with West Bank Comedian Pickle. He talks us through going from drug dealer to stand-up comic, working really odd jobs, and getting back into comedy post pandemic.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 16: Rise and Shine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 69:49


    After a month long hiatus due to work, Jeremiah returns! In this episode of Open The Mic, Wes and Jeremiah catch up on life since the last in person recording.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 15: Laugh Hard, Work Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 62:52


    in this episode, we sat down with Lake Charles Comedian Jacob Guidry. He talks us through building an act filled with impressions, making nice with bartenders to produce shows, and what his ideal first date would be.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 14: It's The Grind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 58:56


    In this episode we sat down with New York Comedian, Andres Farfan. He runs a weekly show in NY called Pico De Gallo Comedy. He talks us through, learning to write better as a comic, the ups and downs of running your own show, and what his favorite food from Baton Rouge is.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 13: Donuts in the Parking Lot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 75:46


    In this episode, we sit down with comedian Cole Charter. He talks to us about growing up in Ville Platte, starting comedy at young age, and performing for today's generation. Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 12: Must Love Dogs and Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 45:05


    In this episode, we sat down with Jolie Dudley, New York comedian and creator of Must Love Dogs and Comedy. She talks us through the different comedy scenes in New York, building your own sustainable show, and getting into comedy festivals.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 11: Our Friend Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 33:33


    In this episode, we sat down with local comedian Sam Williams. He talked us through his recent experiences with the open mic scene in Baton Rouge.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 10: Our Favorite Will

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 68:25


    In this episode, we sit down with our favorite Will, Baton Rouge comedian Will Merrill. He talks to us about winning Stoned vs Drunk vs Sober, losing his bet for March Madness, and how Garth Brooks made Baton Rouge stand still.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 9: Jimmy Johns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 57:42


    In this episode we sit down with improv artist and standup comedian Vaughan Veillon. He talks us through, building and working open mics, and his favorite Jimmy John's sandwich.Support the show

    Season 4 Episode 8: Back with the B-Sides

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 59:03


    In this Episode we sit back down with lead singer from happytwobehere Isabel Mathes. She talks us through her new single I Thought I Loved You I Guess Not, The weirdness of Tik Tok, and building a fanbase in today's market.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 4 Episode 7: The Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 45:32


    In this episode, we sit down with Baton Rouge comedian and member of The Family Dinner Improv Troupe, Seth Hartley. He talks to us about going from a D1 Baseball player to a Stand-Up Comedian, joining Family Dinner, and the difficulties in hosting an open mic.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 4 Episode 6: The Morganization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 49:57


    In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorites, Baton Rouge comedian Morgan Wright. He talks us through winning Stoned vs Drunk vs Sober, how his favorite joke came to be, and his biggest fears.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 4 Episode 5: Murder in the Greenroom

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 49:57


    In this episode we sat down with New Orleans comic, Alex Cureau. He talks us through building an act, why performing in front of your parents is more nerve racking than a 1200 seat theatre, and the importance of doing just as well in the greenroom with comics as you do onstage.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 4 Episode 4: The One and Only...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 77:33


    In this episode, we sat down with the one and only Tim Leak. He talks us through the horror stories of working at a summer camp, living on a farm with his parents, and the time when he was the most sought after actor in Mississippi.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 4 Episode 3: Just Jocing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 70:41


    In this Episode, we sat down with Baton Rouge Comedian, by way of Lake Charles, and Co-Host of the "Joce & Float" Podcast, Dwayne Tousand. We talk about what keeps him going as a comedian, Louisiana slang, and why you don't play video games in front of your girlfriendSupport the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 4 Episode 2: Two Funny

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 56:35


    In this episode, we sat down with actress, comedian, and co-star of the BET comedy series Two Grown, Alana Johnson. She talks us through the differences between the comedy scenes of New York and Baton Rouge, performing in and hosting zoom open mics, and the best way to talk yourself out of a speeding ticket.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 4 Episode 1: And We're Back.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 49:13


    Your favorite crew is back for Season 4! In this episode, we sit back down with local Baton Rouge comic Jest Kinni. He talks us through changes he's seen in his own comedy and Baton Rouge comedy since the pandemic, his goals for the future, and what it takes to make it in today's comedy world.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 20: The Grand Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 94:52


    In the Season Finale of Open The Mic, the team sits down with Baton Rouge comic Christian Rodriguez. He talks us through how he balances being a great comedian and a great father, his favorite dad comic of all time, booking shows through group chats,  and what his dream for the future of Baton Rouge comedy is.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 19: Happy Two Be Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 51:53


    In this episode we sat down with lead singer from happytwobehere Isabel Mathes. We talk about her new single Never Met, what its like having a writing partner and collaborating with someone on the other side of the country, and why we should Courage the Cowardly Dog (and why she's wrong).Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 18: The Price of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 28:07


    In this episode, Jeremiah and Wes talk about whether or not there is a price to pay for fame, why Wes is a cat person now, and where they hope the future of Baton Rouge Mics would be.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 17: The Special

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 64:39


    In this episode of Open The Mic, Jeremiah, O'mar, and Terence sit down and talk about formatting stand-up specials for your audience, where they see the future of specials going, and what their goals are for their own stand-up specials.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 16: 30 for 30

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 47:34


    In this episode, Jeremiah sits down with New Orleans comic Kamari Stevens. He talks us through his process in building a headliner set, when should you retire jokes, and finding your voice in your own comedy.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 15: Hot Dog

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 63:39


    In this episode, Jeremiah Turner and Wes Ross sat down to talk about, top 10 dog movies, why Toyota Camrys are the black Air Forces of cars, and how to get out of a speeding ticket (the answers may surprise you).Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 14: A Spade's a Spade

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 65:11


    In this episode, O'mar Finley and Jeremiah Turner, talk about what games make you disrespect family the most on the holidays, homegrown cooking & why we can't trust seafood up north, and why the Avengers theme still hits hard.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 13: Live from the vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 66:24


    NO Show comedy goes back into the vault to rerelease our favorite episode from season 1. Episode 4, Mob Ties featuring Morgan Wright!Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 12: Amusements

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 73:24


    In this episode, Wes and Jeremiah talk about why the pelicans are the best feeder team in the NBA, best and worst museums/theme park rides, and why Tom Hanks is the white Will Smith (or is it vice versa?).Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 11: Homesick

    Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 57:40


    In this episode O'mar talks us through his move to LA, breaking into the comedy scene there, things he misses about home, and why he cant keep a plant alive to save his lifeSupport the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 10: Sacrifices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 57:16


    In this episode, O'mar, Wes, and Jeremiah discuss the sacrifices they make for comedy, finding the right work life balance, and why 2000s action movies don't age wellSupport the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 9: Splenda Afternoon

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 130:47


    In this episode,  we sat down with local comedian Mike Honore. We talk to him through a range of things like, why he doesn't memorize jokes, how much the open mic scene in Baton Rouge has changed, favorite comic books, and what would dogs say if they could talk. His comedy album Splenda Afternoon is out now on all steaming platforms. Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 8: Friday Night Laughs

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 25:20


    in this episode, Terence and Jeremiah talk about NO Shows monthly showcase Friday Night Laughs, happening this Friday October 22. They also talk about which power ranger they think is the most overrated, and the many ways Louisiana will put you into a food coma.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 7: The Whole Truth

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 81:14


    In this episode O'mar, Wes, and Jeremiah talk about the new Dave Chappelle Netflix special, and how they felt about it as comedians.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 6: Comedy Beast

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 48:51


    In this episode we sit down with the team from New Orleans' Comedy Beast, Amanda G and Allison Hotard. We talk about their show Comedy Beast, how they write jokes about New Orleans for tourists, How far will the Saints let us down, and why Allison needs a man with a TruckSupport the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 5: Guilty Pleasures

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 56:03


    In this episode it's the dynamic duo Jeremiah Turner and O'mar "Pasadena Papi" Finley. We sit down and talk about does writing comedy for a cynical world force you into becoming a cynical person, what makes great comedy, meeting celebrities, and how the tv show "Cheaters" will always be a guilty pleasure.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 4: Two Things

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 66:08


    In this episode , we sat down with Rapper and Dadani Apparel creator IAmDele. We talk about building his voice in is music, the stories behind some of his favorite songs, and plans for his new album.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 3: Winner's Circle

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 60:26


    In this episode, O'mar and Jeremiah talk, CLB vs Donda, Why IamDele deserves a grammy for "Barnhouse II", and how long we should wait before we give Jamies WINston a Key to the City.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 2: Coach O and 1

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 36:42


    In this episode we sat down with fellow NO Show Comedy brother O'mar Finley. We talk about him moving to LA, booking shows and producing in a new city, watching the UCLA horror fest live, and whether or not Coach-O is on the chopping blockSupport the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Season 3 Episode 1: Off Hiatus

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 63:23


    Open The Mic is back after a long Hiatus with your favorite crew, Terence Delaine, Wes Ross, and Jeremiah Turner!Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Season 2 Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 55:57


    In this episode we sat down with New Orleans comedian DC Paul. He talks us through working during a pandemic, getting shows from being an idea in your head to being on steaming services, his joke writing process, and who to be on the lookout for in the New Orleans entertainment industry.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Season 2 Episode 5

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 85:26


    In this episode we sat down with comedian and paintball extraordinaire Will Merrill. He talked us through how he went from self producing a  comedy album, to getting shouted out by comedy legend Sinbad. He also gives us the rundown on why paintball should be your new favorite sport.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Season 2 Episode 4

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 66:50


    In this Episode we talk with Lafayette Comedy producer, and comedian, J.P. Leonard. He talks us through the challenges of producing comedy while trying to improve your own act, his process in building album recordings, and what video game is his guilty pleasureSupport the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Season 2 Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 65:51


    This one is a B-side with the NO Show Crew! We sat down and talked about the massacre that happened to Nate Robinson, and why we are boycotting fighting events until 2021.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Season 2 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 82:52


    In this episode we sat down with New Orleans Comedian Marcus Bond. He talked us through trying to keep his comedy chops fresh during a pandemic, moving to Chicago, who is going to win the next NBA final, and getting tweeted by celebrities. Featuring NO Show member Jeremiah TurnerFollow Marcus on social mediahttps://www.instagram.com/itsmarcuslol/https://www.facebook.com/marcus.bond.9https://twitter.com/itsmarcuslolSupport the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Season 2 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 94:59


    Open The Mic is back for another season! In our first episode we sat down with local comedian Howard Hall. He talked us through what it was like to get invited to do a TED Talk, producing his own comedy special, and what he thinks about Mike Tyson.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Episode 17: Started From The Bubble Now We're Here

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 73:14


    In our season finale we sat down with actor/comedian Mikel Albagdadi. He talked to us about moving and getting work in the LA comedy scene, the nostalgia of sports before the pandemic, sports bubbles, and how he as stayed so fashionable all these years.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Episode 16: B-Sides 2, Electric Boogaloo

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 60:43


    In this episode we sit down with the NO Show team and get nostalgic. Talking about our favorite foods, what we miss about high school, and getting trucked by dudes playing in the NFL.Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Episode 15: I hate being bi-polar, it's awesome

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 59:18


    What does Kanye West, Blue Store Chicken, and Apollo Creed all have in common? Local comedian Kennith Austin, aka Jest Kinni, has some opinions about them! He talks us through what restaurant owns the title of best chicken in Louisiana, how comedy can be a place of healing for comedians and audience members with mental illnesses, surviving prison and life by being funny, and what his favorite movie franchise is (it's definitely Creed).Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

    Open The Mic Episode 14: The Big Show

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 71:09


    In this episode we sat down with local comedian, and host of Talkin' Rasslin', Justin Baker. He talked us through why comedians are such big fans of wrestling, the challenges of producing your own wrestling podcast, what he believes it takes to be a legendary comedian, meeting celebrities, and why some celebrities have weird names.@Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)

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