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Ali and Ally, the hosts of the podcast Random Thoughts 101 share there funny and totally interesting thoughts on life. Join them, in the weird thing we call life.

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    • Sep 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    #214 - Artie Valenzuela - Take Him Out Coach, He Doesn't Want to be Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 111:46


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Artie Valenzuela to talk about growing up in Vallejo, Robert's mom's lifelong lie about being adopted and their trip to the Philippines, hilarious humbling sports stories not being able to tackle someone, hitting three batters in one inning, coaching, riffing on stage, the importance of watching the entire show, and being good in any room. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @artie.valenzuela @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast Twitter: @bobbyomoto

    #213 - Gabriel Alexander - Good Guy Gone Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 82:43


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Gabriel Alexander to talk about growing up in Stockton, escaping gang life, shootings and crazy fight stories, moving to Lake Tahoe, his start in comedy, and they both share stories about trying to be a good guy and having it go terribly wrong. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @g_alexander209 @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast Twitter: @g_alexander209 @bobbyomoto

    #212 - Dustin Wood - Walking Through a Gang Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 105:46


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Dustin Wood to revisit the death threat letter he wrote to Macaulay Culkin when he was 8, growing up in Weed, CA, knowing the guy who started a major forrest fire, walking through a gang fight and getting shot, bombing in front of famous country singer Merle Haggard, his upcoming comedy special taping, and Robert talks about the time he got knocked out and a shooting happened.   Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @adorkabledustinwood @bobbyomoto Twitter: @adorkabledustinwood @bobbyomoto

    #211 - Ellis Rodriguez - I Know What's Wrong With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 162:56


    Robert Omoto sits with Ellis Rodriguez (Shaq's Comedy All-Stars, Comedy Central Hart of the City) to talk about not having kids, what's wrong with him in relationships, being adopted, Robert opens up about his parents divorce, new challenges in stand-up, and Ellis talks about what it has been like seeing Robert grow comedically. Comedy Central: Hart of the City  https://fb.watch/2GEPjLlgg_/ Check out the "Go Be a Clown" album below: https://800pgr.lnk.to/CLOWNPR?fbclid=IwAR3BaeYBqALIxNKfzLSHOCxDKOSkuphMA2Xw9iKlXIdElrsAeeAf4kF60_w Find out more about Ellis Rodriguez at: http://www.ellisrodriguez.com/ More information about Robert Omoto at: www.robertomoto.com  Follow us at: Instagram: @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto @ellistrated Twitter: @bobbyomoto  

    #210 - Andrew Batson - Producing One of the Best Shows in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 58:04


    Robert Omoto sits with Andrew Batson producer of one of the best comedy shows in Northern California to talk about moving to Ukiah, throwing concerts, working with musicians, transitioning to comedy shows, learning the ropes, meeting some of his favorite comedians, and a blacked out drunken night in Japan. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto

    #209 - Jaime Fernandez - Bucket List of an Unprovoked Bar Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 91:52


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Jaime Fernandez to talk about starting together in a comedy class, the importance of writing, going to college in Arizona, being blacked out drunk, therapy sessions, and they go off on a tangent about Jaime's ridiculous bucket list of getting into an unprovoked bar fight. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @jaimelikesyou @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto

    #208 - Sara Rooker - Breaking All the Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 71:55


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Sara Rooker to talk about the Reno comedy scene, playing basketball at a strict Christian college and breaking their rules constantly, coaching, women's professional options after college, and how she changed her mentality towards life after basketball. Follow us at:  www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @Sararooker @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @Sararooker @bobbyomoto

    #207 - Ethan Albers - Killing and Bombing in the Same Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 75:39


    Robert omoto sits with stand up comedian Ethan Albers to talk about growing up in Oregon, moving to San Francisco with $2,500 during the tech boom, the Bay Area comedy scene, working as a bell hop at a hotel, moving a friend into his studio apartment closet and going on a 3 month bender, crazy people at open mics, and the the worst a crowd has ever turned on him.  Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast 

    #206 - Nick Larson - Blockbuster, Coca-Cola, Photography, and Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 113:48


    Robert Omoto sits with Nick Larson to talk about working at Blockbuster and his lack of empathy for late return excuses, financial aid being revoked in college, working at Coca-Cola, getting into photography, Robert's paranoia in grocery stores, the need to impress strangers, befriending a kleptomaniac in college, and Nick reveals his fetish for women.  Secret Minorities Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-minorities-podcast/id1527941813 Joke Me Off: https://jokemeoff.libsyn.com/jmo-episode-229-all-lives-matter?fbclid=IwAR0UtSoQdFKkqs_56vi1ajS5ZMJtSWErKwIwMxUX6TDmzCCEn7kWlHGpQao Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @nicklarsoncomedy @nicklarsonphotography @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast 

    #205 - Carlos Rodriguez - Going Back to Cali

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 102:43


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Carlos Rodriguez to talk about moving to Las Vegas and the comedy scene, cryptocurrency, importance of bombing, reminisce on hilarious road stories together, his crazy upbringing, parents, and how he's adapted during the pandemic. See more of us at: https://www.carlosishelladumb.com/ www.robertomoto.com Follow us at: Twitter: @carloscomedy @bobbyomoto Instagram: @carloscomedy @bobbyomoto

    #204 Emma Haney - Fake Shows and Panning for Gold at Mossy Rocks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 78:46


     Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Emma Haney to talk about everything random from messing with people for our own personal entertainment, creating a fake comedy show which branches out to a tourism attraction panning for gold in Coloma, Chevy trucks, imagine what the Costco Kirkland brand CEO is like, vaccine etiquette, and how we take our Ponzi scheme nation wide. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram  @ehaneycomedy @bobbyomoto Facebook https://www.facebook.com/emma.haney https://www.facebook.com/robert.omoto.5 Twitter @bobbyomoto

    #203 - Johnny Taylor Jr. - Hipsterocracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 80:57


    Robert Omoto sits with comedian Johnny Taylor Jr. to talk about recent UFC fights, celebrity boxing, growing up in Reno, boxing at the age of 13 and fighting professionally, how he started comedy, recording his recent album, and the Sacramento Kings. Bummin' with the Devil: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/johnnytaylorbwtd Follow us at: https://shor.by/hipsterocracy www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @hipsterocracy @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @hipsterocracy @bobbyomoto

    #202 - Drew Shafer - Double Hats and Abstinence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 126:09


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Drew Shafer to talk about getting the vaccine, growing up in Reno super religious, being the head of the abstinence program, his brother passing away, meeting Colin Kaepernik, Robert's struggle with displaying emotion, cruises, being the good guy in every story, getting cut from a talent show in elementary school, college, and comedy.

    #201 - Parker Newman - Hustle Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 83:41


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Parker Newman (Phil My Heart Podcast) to talk about losing 80+ pounds during this past year, tells about a story about the time Artie Lange flew him out to New York after meeting him on Twitter, the problem with hustle culture in comedy, his podcast taking a new direction, and we review the years top stories. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @parkerthenewman @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @parkerthenewman @bobbyomoto

    #200 - Imin Love - Being Honest and Crushing Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 89:15


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Imin Love to talk about going to a Historically Black College in New Orleans, joining a fraternity, partying on Bourbon Street, relationships, methods for breaking up, working at jobs you hate, being raised by his grandparents, and Robert convinces him to start being brutally honest with people. Follow us at:  www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @iminjlove @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto

    #199 - Aurora Singh - Stumbling into Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 67:23


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Aurora Singh (World Series of Comedy) to talk about stumbling into comedy to impress a date, playing college basketball in Reno, Punjabi/Haitian background, visiting Haiti, her mom buying a house on accident, her father's ridiculous hidden life, marriage, and transitioning from Division I athlete to struggling with weight. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @aurorasingh @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @aurorasingh @bobbyomoto

    #198 - Stephan Sanders - Courage to Be Yourself from Patrice O'Neal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 67:51


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Stephan Sanders (BET, MTV) who used to open for one of the greatest comedians of all time Patrice O'Neal. They talk about how they met, lessons he learned, ridiculous things he would do on stage, and the recent documentary. They talk about stumbling into comedy, playing minor league baseball, parenting, learning not to care so much, and where we go from here. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @iamstephsanders @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto

    #197 - Flat Earth Dave - The World is Flat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 53:42


    Robert Omoto sits with Flat Earth Dave (Sam Tripoli's Tin Foil Hat, Anthony Cumia's In Hot Water, Alchemy Radio, Alex Jones INFOwars) to tell me why he believes the earth is flat. We get into how he got into this theory, he rebuttals arguments against the world being round, gives examples of round earth fallacies, goes through our country's history, explains why we are being lied to, the Arctic ice walls, why no one has seen the edge, and where we go from here!  Dave's Video Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O6Q3sSSJsM&t=90m40s Follow us at: www.TheFlatEarthPodcast.com www.robertomoto.com More: Flat Earth Sun & Moon Clock app *NOW AVAILABLE*  Download it today:  https://qrco.de/bbizVA Trailer of Dave's recent appearances: YT URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMBJuXZQcx8

    #196 - Carl Lee - Funny Across the Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 108:49


    Robert Omoto sits with Carl Lee (Last Comic Standing) to talk about Kevin Durant's scalp, growing up in Virginia, going to school in Wisconsin, starting comedy in hotels, working the road, having to remove bad comics from a long running show, Bill Bellamy getting him on "Last Comic Standing", and having to make a huge comedy decision that made him a better man. Carl Lee Stand-up clip "Kids and Parenting" Follow us at:  www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @bobbyomoto  More about Carl Lee: Carl has toured all over the U.S. with comics such as Ron White, Mo'Nique, Bill Bellamy and more. He was featured on Last Comic Standing and The Bob & Tom Show. He is also the resident host at Chadwick's in Medford, Oregon.

    #195 David Gamble Jr. - Fatherhood, Elections, Law School, Comedy, and Racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 96:17


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian David Gamble Jr. to talk about getting older with social media, the election, the past four years under the former president, storming of the capitol, the hilarious time he discussed racism with his in-laws, moving to practice law in Washington D.C., now having to attend court on Zoom, fatherhood, stand-up comedy, and we discuss his essay that went viral on Facebook about his experience with racism growing up in Reno, Nevada. David's Gamble Jr.'s Essay on Racism Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @dgjcomedy @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @davidgamblejr @bobbyomoto   

    #194 - TJ (Tanael) Joachim - You Call that a Coup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 74:11


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian TJ (Tanael) Joachim (Amazon Prime, Boston Comedy Festival) to talk about growing up in Haiti, his decision to leave to attend college in New York, learning English from Comedy Central, working at a crooked real estate brokerage, his parents reaction to him pursuing comedy, 3rd world countries, U.S. vs. Haitian coups, and filming his first hour special called January 3rd. Watch his special on Amazon Prime: January 3rd Follow us at: www.tanaeljoachim.com www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @tjstandup @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @tjstandup @bobbyomoto More about TJ: Born and raised in Haiti, T.J moved to the United States in 2008 at the age 19, learned English, and started pursuing stand-up comedy four years later. He went one to become one of the 8 finalists in the Boston Comedy Festival in 2016.  He has been featured on FOX5, AXS TV, and he received major praise and notoriety for his heartfelt response in a brilliant New York Times Op-Ed after President Trump called his homeland a shithole. The hour long set recorded in Brooklyn on January 3rd is a superb culmination of T.J's years as a stand-up comedian in America. With his caustic wit, razor-sharp writing, and casual conversational delivery, T.J presents a keen outsider perspective to the public that only he can provide on the many topics at the forefront of American cultural and social life: immigration, race, the Me Too Movement, and Donald Trump.

    #193 - D Tyler - Why are there Raisins in this Spaghetti?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 69:22


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Dejan Tyler (D Tyler) to share hilarious stories about vending machine sandwiches, prepackaged subs at gas stations, storming of the capitol, crackheads at laundromats, banana ketchup, and a filipino woman putting raisins in his spaghetti. Check out his comedy album Get Rich or Diabetes: Spotify Tubi Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @dtyler916 @bobbyomoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dtylercomedy https://www.facebook.com/robert.omoto.5 Twitter: @bobbyomoto

    #192 -Becky Lynn - New Sheriff in Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 104:39


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Becky Lynn (Cobb's, Punch Line) to talk about overthinking, partying in college, being too drunk, fights at bars, Las Vegas, foster parents, taking 23 and Me to find out she has siblings in the Bay Area, reuniting with her biological father, Robert's engagement, and delivering a baby. So pretty much everything.  Follow us at: www.ohthatsbecky.com www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @ohthatsbecky @randomthoughtspodcast @bobbyomoto  Twitter: @ohthatsbecky @bobbyomoto

    #191 - Ellis Rodriguez - The Highest Lowest Self-Esteem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 101:05


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ellis Rodriguez (Winner of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition 2018, Shaq's Comedy All-Stars, Kevin Hart Presents Hart of the City Season 1) to talk about creating content, his genius t-shirt merch idea, stage fright, performance anxiety, therapy, and Ellis helps Robert diagnose his pre-show rituals. Comedy Central: Hart of the City  https://fb.watch/2GEPjLlgg_/ Check out the "Go Be a Clown" album below: https://800pgr.lnk.to/CLOWNPR?fbclid=IwAR3BaeYBqALIxNKfzLSHOCxDKOSkuphMA2Xw9iKlXIdElrsAeeAf4kF60_w Find out more about Ellis Rodriguez at: http://www.ellisrodriguez.com/ More information about Robert Omoto at: www.robertomoto.com   

    #190 - Phil Johnson - Red Shirts, Leather Pants, and Kimonos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 82:59


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Phil Johnson (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sirius/XM Bob and Tom Radio, and Amazon Prime) to talk about his background in music, getting into comedy by accident through his band, recording his new album "Burning Sensation," working on his next hour, why he always wears a red shirt on stage, leather pants, and we predict the future of comedy. Burning Sensation https://www.roadsideattraction.com/store/ Watch Phil Johnson https://www.roadsideattraction.com/videos/ Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com https://www.roadsideattraction.com/ Instagram: @philjohnsoncomedy @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast

    #189 - Kris Tinkle - Virtual Reality Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 93:06


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Kris Tinkle (Netflix, Pandora, Gotham Comedy Live) to talk having opening for Chappelle unexpectedly after eating two edibles, substitute teaching in the Bay Area, and he walks us through Oculus Rift virtual reality where performing at a comedy show, going to a bar, seeing burning man, and attending a rave can all happen from your living room in the same hour.  Watch him on Gotham Comedy Live: https://youtu.be/P4aKVmTlGF8 Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com www.kristinklecomedy.com Instagram: @kristinklecomedy @random.thoguhts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @kristinkle @bobbyomoto

    #188 - Brian Crall- The Sacramento Comedy Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 73:54


    Robert Omoto sits with Sacramento Comedy Spot founder Brian Crall to talk about the state of small businesses, adjustments made during quarantine, the process of opening the Comedy Spot, working at Skycap Baggage at the airport, improv, comedy classes, parenting, early failures and lessons, and what the future holds. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @saccomedyspot @brianccomedy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @saccomedyspot @bobbyomoto  

    #187 - Jimmy Earl - I'll Just Riff the Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 90:05


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Jimmy Earl (Amazon Prime: Laughs After Dark Season 2) to talk about what it's like to regularly open for Carlos Mencia and Russell Peters, shares a hilarious story about bombing his second year in at a corporate event, starting out in Phoenix, balancing his day job, the Sacramento Scene, his son deciding to pursue comedy, and the art of riffing. Watch Laughs After Dark Season 2 Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @jimmyearll @bobbyomoto Twitter: @jimmyearll @bobbyomoto  

    #186 - Marcus Mangham - Salisbury to Sacramento

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 78:58


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Marcus Mangham to talk about coming from the small town of Salisbury, North Carolina, his relationship with childhood friend and former NBA star Bobby Jackson, partying with NBA players, bombing in front of a national headliner on his second show, working three jobs, and a hilarious story about a guy he knew who was knocked out after walking in on his girl cheating. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @marcusmanghamcomedy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @marcusmanghamcomedy @bobbyomoto

    #185 - Shahera Hyatt - Fixing the Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 62:04


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Shahera Hyatt (Sacramento Comedy Spot, The Moving Van Show) to talk about hosting the open mic at the Sacramento Comedy Spot, her previous job as a Deputy Director working to resolve teen homelessness, social work, pursuing comedy full-time, pre-show routines, and when our parents go to shows. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @shaherazhad @bobbyomoto  Twitter: @bobbyomoto  

    #184 - Sammy Solorio - Gun Fight During a Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 69:22


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Sammy Solorio (Reno Tahoe Comedy) to talk about life in Reno, working at the Pioneer Underground, the Reno comedy scene, casino shows, Robert roasting an audience member during a Robin Williams tribute, and seeing an audience member pull a gun out in a fight during a show.  Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @drummerboyx24 @bobbyomoto Twitter: @drummerboyx24 @bobbyomoto

    183 - Mike Baldwin - We're Not in Kansas Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 66:55


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Mike Baldwin (2011 winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition) to talk about starting out in Kansas City, selling vacuums door to door, comedy competitions, moving to L.A. and New York, meeting new people, listening to bad sets, writing new material, and where we go from here. Spotify: Comedy Album "Front 2 Back" Bees Can Taste with Their Feet YouTube: Mike on the Coronavirus Laugh KC 20 Min Set Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com www.mikeisfunny.com Instagram: @comedianmikebaldwin @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto  

    #182- Ricky Glore - Are You Not Entertained?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 88:13


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ricky Glore (Dry Bar Comedy, Bob and Tom Show, IFC #ExplainAMoviePlotBadly) from Cincinnati, Ohio to talk about headlining a charity show that went terribly wrong, bad road eating habits, the election, fatherhood, touring the west coast, starting out in comedy, working at a comedy club, recording his special for Dry Bar Comedy, and everything in between. Clip from Dry Bar Comedy Special "Dad Bod": https://youtu.be/l3KQ9Xa12AQ Spitting Image Comedy Album http://circustrapeze.com/rickyglore Follow us at: www.rickyglore.com www.robertomoto.com TikTok: @rickyglore Instagram: @rickyglore @bobbyomoto Twitter: @rickyglore @bobbyomoto

    #181- Regina Givens - From the Salon to the Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 58:57


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Regina Givens to talk about the decision to open her own salon, making customers laugh and taking it to the stage, comedy classes in Los Angeles, running the Touch of Class, stories about Tommy T's Comedy Club, toxic relationships, breaking up, dating in your 20's, Robert tells a story about the time he had to take a paternity test, changing as you grow older, comics falling to drugs, having too much energy and finding ways to calm down, the experience with Stand-up NBC last year, and always learning from every set. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @reginagivenscomedian @bobbyomoto @randomthoughtspod916 Twitter: @regina_givens @bobbyomoto  

    #180 - Insane Wayne - Robbed at a Taco Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 62:17


    Robert Omoto sits with the hilarious stand-up comedian Insane Wayne (2X winner of Shaq's Comedy All-Stars, Winner of the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition 2011) to talk about starting comedy back in 1998, his first time on stage, the Bay Area/Sacramento Scene back then, touring with Lunell, getting a standing ovation during an audition for the Apollo, the horrific night that put him in a wheelchair, getting robbed at gunpoint on two different occasions, singing in an R&B group, and he tells a hilarious story about a comedy competition where he had to go to the extreme to win. Standup: Shaq's Comedy All-Star's Competition (Go to 58:00 mark) https://youtu.be/Rkd3rypgwKU Punch Line https://youtu.be/IehWI9sPjeg Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @209insanewayne @bobbyomoto Twitter: @insanewayne209 @bobbyomoto

    #179 - Josh Argyle - Stand-up vs Improv Bombing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 64:50


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Josh Argyle (San Diego Comedy Festival, Ventura Harbor Comedy Festival, and SF Bureau Chief for Savage Henry Independent Times) to talk about starting in the Bay Area, growing up in the small town of Eureka, writing for the popular magazine "Savage Henry", forming an improv group in college, a hilarious story about a time his improv group bombed repeatedly during the same show, and they share some stand-up bombing stories. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com www.josh-argyle.com Instagram: @bobbyomoto Twitter: @josh_argyle @bobbyomoto

    #178 - Sammy Edan - The Tik Tok Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 124:55


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Sammy Edan who has been blowing up on Tik Tok with over 120,000 followers and millions of views in just a few months to talk about why he started posting videos, his first video to go viral, growing up in the Middle East in Qatar, his neighbors having a cheetah, graduating from college with a civil engineering degree, the moment he realized he didn't want a regular office job, his dad walking in on him making his first video, bombing so bad he went home to try and invent something, and auditions/acting scenes that went hilariously wrong. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com TikTok: @thewsammy Instagram: @thewsammy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @thewsammy @bobbyomoto

    #177 - Arturo Raygoza Jr. - Joe Montana Hates Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 75:21


    Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Arturo Raygoza Jr. about starting in improv, doing comedy without telling anyone for years, the stress of producing shows, working out new jokes, motivational speeches from coaches, and a hilarious story about knocking out Joe Montana's son during a high school football game. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @arturoraygozajr @bobbyomoto Twitter: @arturtoraygozajr @bobbyomoto

    #176 - Daniel Humbarger - Airforce, Attorney, Comedian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 97:10


    Robert Omoto sits with Daniel Humbarger who is a California-based comedian who left behind the attorney life to pursue comedy. In Summer 2018, Daniel headed to Scotland to take part in the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and in December Daniel took home top honors at the Manchester Comedy Store competition. In addition to being a requested feature for Tom Rhodes, Daniel has also shared the stage with comedy greats such as Robin Williams, Hannibal Buress, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dave Attell, Chris Kattan and many others. We talked about his experience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the passing of his father, joining the Airforce, becoming an attorney, the decision to finally pursue comedy, recording his album, and why the comedy journey is so fulfilling. Funny Bones Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nS3tFjxWYsmUzcTemjuQO?si=mYIql4weTXCbkxSX8yb2tQ Follow us at: www.danielhumbarger.com www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @danielhumbarger @bobbyomoto Twitter: @realhumbarger @bobbyomoto

    #175 - Rhoda Ramone - Awkwardly Social

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 91:36


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Rhoda Ramone (Sacramento Comedy Competition Finalist) to talk about relationships, working on yourself after break-ups, comedy with kids, awkward social interactions, forcing herself to be more outgoing, comedy science, 90's tv shows, and the history of Saturday Night Live. Rhoda Ramone Stand-up at Sacramento Punchline: https://youtu.be/ckvZ2WeEhBc Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @rhoda_ramone @bobbyomoto Twitter: @rhoda_ramone @bobbyomoto

    #174 - Josh Means - Up Here Naked

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 70:54


    Robert Omoto talks with Josh Means (Roast Battle Comedy Store, Laughs Unlimited) to talk about fatherhood, his first time on stage, bombing after following someone who kills, his roast battle show "Verbal Insults", going to the Skankfest Comedy Festival in New York to participate in a comedy contest where S&M is the punishment, and being a contestant in a naked roast battle. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @jmeanz @verbalinsults @bobbyomoto Twitter: @jmeanz @bobbyomoto

    #173 - Dustin Wood - When Being a Good Guy Goes Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 97:48


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Dustin Wood to talk about things going terribly wrong when trying to put a cat out of its misery, why he wrote a death threat to Macaulay Culkin, sex with a couch, starting comedy in a small town, and a super rare form of a blood disorder called Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome that ended his hopes of becoming a professional wrestler. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @adorkabledustinwood @bobbyomoto Twitter: @adorkabledustinwood @bobbyomoto

    #172 - Sydney Stigerts - Sex Toys in a Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 72:19


    Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Sydney Stigerts (Big Pine Festival, Laughs Unlimited) about a drunken night that changed Robert's life, being kicked off the high school basketball team for coming out in a conservative town, ghosts, buying a short bus to tour comedy, and she tells a hilarious story about her dad finding her sex toys during a storm.   Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com https://sydstig.com/ Instagram: @sydstig @bobbyomoto Twitter: @sydstig @bobbyomoto

    #171 - Drew Absher - Always Trolling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 74:13


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Drew Absher (Phil My Heart Podcast, 3rd place Sacramento Comedy Competition) to talk about coming up with the idea for his podcast where they comment on clips from Dr. Phil, outdoor open mics, trolling people, and what led to him taking comedy more seriously.  Follow us at www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @drewabsherisdumb @philmyheartpod @bobbyomoto Twitter: @drewabsher @philmyheartpod @bobbyomoto

    #170 - Bret Ernst, Corde Snell, Carlos Rodriguez - Your Hard Ass Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 92:03


    *Rerelease "My Life in Rambles" podcast* Got to sit with stand-up comedians Bret Ernst (Netflix's "Cobra Kai", Comedy Central's "This is not Happening", Showtime's "Weeds"), Corde Snell, and Carlos Rodriguez (SLO Festival Best of the Fest, USO Tours) to talk about stand-up science, The Comedy Store, and your hard ass mom. Bret Ernst Comedy Special Principal's Office: https://youtu.be/egeNXxOW7zo This is Not Happening: https://youtu.be/McZry6EQ5vA Follow us at Instagram: @breternst @carloscomedy @cordemadeyoday @bobbyomoto Twitter: @breternst @carloscomedy @bobbyomoto  

    #169 - Kristen Frisk - Timeshares, Divorce, and America's Got Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 56:14


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Kristen Frisk (Laughs Unlimited, featured for Adele Givens and Natasha Leggero) to talk about moving 14 times as a kid, divorce, comedy school, timeshare presentations, odd jobs, and they come up with the perfect America's Got Talent audition. Follow us at: https://www.kristenfrisk.net/ www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @mzfrisk @bobbyomoto @randomthoughtspod916 Twitter: @KristenFrisk @bobbyomoto

    #168 - A.J. Demello - I Didn't Drive Here Either

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 74:14


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian A.J. Demello to talk about his new special available on Amazon Prime called "I Didn't Drive Here Either", comedy science, moving from the bay area to a small town, going to college for broadcasting, and his unconditional love of the Raiders. Comedy Special Trailer https://youtu.be/3O0Ora7VHAs I Didn't Drive Here Either NOW AVAILABLE ON Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3jeYVSY News Article on A.J. Demello https://www.hmbreview.com/arts_and_entertainment/being-relatable-is-key-for-comedian-with-coastal-roots/article_c096c268-5e42-11ea-9687-43dfff8b5d34.html Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram @humurousfiend @bobbyomoto Twitter @humurousfiend @bobbyomoto

    #167 - Neil Rubenstein - You Don't Have to Impress Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 82:34


    Robert Omoto gets together with Neil Rubenstein (Neil Reviews It on YouTube, Live at Side Splitters Itunes/Spotify, In Traffic Podcast) all the way in Long Island about the state of comedy in New York, how Robert almost killed him driving to Oakland the first time they met, his show Neil Reviews It, and getting desperate for stagetime. Follow us at: http://neilrubenstein.com/ www.robertomoto.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/neilrubensteinreviewsit Instagram @neilrubenstein @bobbyomoto Twitter @neilrubenstein @bobbyomoto

    #166 - Jay Light - Good Guy With a Gun

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 48:36


    Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Jay Light (Comedy Central's Roast Battle Seasons 1 & 2, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, and HBO’s Project Greenlight) about recording his album, starting comedy in North Carolina, moving to Los Angeles, working at the Comedy Store, and Roast Battles. Check out Jay Light's Roast Battle highlight reel: https://youtu.be/A4T68GHQq4c See more at: http://www.jaylightcomedy.com/bio www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @dietjay @bobbyomoto Twitter: @dietyjay @bobbyomoto  

    #165 - Neeraj Srinivasan - You Can Do It!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 84:01


    Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Neeraj Srinivasan (Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival, 208 Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, and Treefort Music Festival) about moving from Portland to Los Angeles, cancel culture, seeing Rob Schneider using catch phrases while bombing, Costco shoes, porn room staging, and contemplating living in a van. Follow us at: https://neerajcomedy.com/ www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @mynipsdontlie @bobbyomoto Twitter: @mynipsdontlie @bobbyomoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=neeraj%20srinivasan https://www.facebook.com/robert.omoto.5

    #164 - Anthony K - Who Really Runs the Banks?!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 64:41


    Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Anthony K from Modesto, California to talk about staying sharp, first jobs, quitting drinking, growing up in bad situations, and the first round of vaccines. Follow us at: www.anthonykcomedy.com www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @anthonykcomedy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @anthonykcomedy @bobbyomoto

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