The Dunk Tank with Brian Dunkleman and Chet Wild

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Comedian Brian Dunkleman gets his second wind when fellow-comic and co-host Chet Wild moves to LA. And they have guests. Follow on twitter: @DunkTankPodcast


    • Jun 12, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 9m AVG DURATION
    • 31 EPISODES


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    Episode 36 - Adam Tod Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2014 68:45


    This week's new theme song catapults the show into uncharted levels of happiness and positive energy. Comedian and editor/columnist for Cracked.com Adam Tod Brown is there to experience the magic...and to bring a little of his own.

    Episode 35 - Mark Agee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2014 72:10


    Comedian Mark Agee ('The Jeselnik Offensive' staff writer) gives us an inside look at what it's like to write for a weekly show at Comedy Central and shares his story of doing standup for the first time ever the day after September 11th, 2001. Plus, Brian has yet another theme song and Chet manages to lose the dog of a girl he's never even met!

    Episode 34 - Justin Foster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2014 70:04


    Comedian Justin Foster ('FOSTER The Podcast') fills us in on his Cape Fear Comedy Festival travels and opens up about his newfound sobriety, Brian continues his theme song pursuit, and Chet challenges himself and Justin to talk to more girls at the gym.

    Episode 33 - Erikka Innes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2014 69:32


    Comedian Erikka Innes shares her story of having to follow Louis CK on stage, Brian continues his quest to find the perfect theme song, and Chet slowly (but surely) shuts down emotionally on this hodgepodge episode of The Dunk Tank!

    Episode 32 - Josh Mattingly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2014 72:10


    Josh Mattingly (iO West Theater, founder of IndieStatik.com) joins us for an in depth conversation about improvisation, tinder, and his recent decision to start pursuing standup during the LA open mic comedy boom.

    Episode 31 - Back From Hiatus: Just Dunkleman and Chet, Part Deux!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2014 83:24


    After a 5 month hiatus where the universe conspired to keep Dunkleman and Chet from getting the show going again, they rose up, bent the universe over, and filled it with a semi-soft hour and a half of podcast beauty.

    Episode 30 - Just Dunkleman and Chet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2013 63:31


    Dunkleman and Chet sit down to record for the first time in 6 weeks. It goes from happy, to sad, to testy, to just plain apathetic.

    Episode 029 - Rick Matthews and Shaun Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2013 70:14


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank (originally recorded 9/27/13), Chet talks about his experience at The San Francisco Comedy Competition, and guests Shaun Murphy and Rick Matthews talk Buffalo, peanut butter, fleshlights,and getting your head stuck in weird places. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 028 - Dave Waite

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2013 71:43


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank (originally recorded 9/17/13), guest Dave Waite talks about his Jimmy Fallon appearance and the best way to get a woman wet, and turns the tables as we delve deeper into Chet's health issues, and Dunkleman makes the selfless offer of giving him one of his kidneys if he dies before Chet does. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 027 - Greg Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2013 58:44


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank (originally recorded 9/3/13), Dunkleman teaches a 9-month-old asian girl a valuable life lesson, Chet makes more money that Dunkleman doing stand-up, and New York Times best selling author and comedian Greg Brown discusses founding the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, the culinary arts, and vehicle theft. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 026 - Al Del Bene

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2013 66:46


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman has his first TV audition of 2013, Chet makes it into the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition, and comedian Al Del Bene talks about being named "Comedian of the Year" by the LA Comedy Awards, parenting, and touring with Dane Cook. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 025 - Brian Baldinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2013 50:10


    On this very special HOME EDITION of The Dunk Tank, comedy and TV casting specialist (and Dunk's best friend) Brian Baldinger breaks down Dunkleman's creative issues, Chet's female issues, and shit gets deep. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 024 - Mick Betancourt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2013 71:54


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman tries to help Chet feel better for a change, and guest Mick Betancourt joins us for an inspirational talk about standup, improv, TV writing/producing, and massive sandwiches. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 023 - Flip Schultz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2013 62:58


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman is finally driving legally and gets a job, comedian Flip Schultz talks comedy characters and how George Carlin once referred to him as "an ostrich on PCP", and Chet assures us he has some great stories for next week. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 022 - Bob Zany

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2013 61:41


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman recaps his trip back home, comedian Bob Zany talks about his countless TV appearances, including beating Carrot Top on Star Search and making his stand-up debut as a teenager on The Gong Show, and Chet gets shit on in stereo. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 021 - Frazer Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2013 58:30


    On this installment of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman hits the residual check lottery, Chet comes over for a romantic evening of 'Sharknado', and comedian and radio legend Frazer Smith talks about emceeing the nights of the Michael Richards and Daniel Tosh incidents, and how you know you've made it when people start to hate you. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 020 - Charlie Gerencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2013 81:24


    On the twentieth episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman has one door close and another open, Chet learns how hot sauce can lead to a false STD scare, and guest Charlie Gerencer talks TV development, producing The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, and having no reccolection whatsoever of the heart-to-heart conversation that inspired Chet to move to LA. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 019 - Who Needs A Guest Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2013 59:16


    On this very special edition of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman and Chet find themselves without their scheduled guest and decide to fly solo with somehow morphs into therapy though microphones. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 018 - Avi Liberman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2013 90:31


    After a 3 week hiatus from The Dunk Tank, Chet goes to see 4 doctors and then gets sick, Dunkleman takes 2 steps forward then 1 step back, and guest Avi Liberman talks poker, touring in Israel, and breaks down the process of putting together a late night talk show set. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 017 - John Gammon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2013 70:12


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Chet finds out when you put oranges in a garbage disposal, Dunkleman recalls what led him into stand-up comedy, and guest John Gammon shares how he scored a sitcom role on his fifth audition. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 016 - David "Nuzzy" Nussbaum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2013 69:58


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Chet is coy about his recent sexual dalliances, Dunkleman relives his "Skyball" days, and guest David "Nuzzy" Nussbaum talks podcasting, reality TV, and sweatpants. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 015 - Ryan Singer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2013 86:22


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Chet sets Dunkleman up for more personal growth, and guest Ryan Singer sits down for a serious and enlightening talk about comedy, perseverance, spiritual growth, and the benefits of not masterbating for 2 whole months. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 014 - Dennis Haskins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2013 61:03


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, guest Dennis Haskins (everybody's favorite principal from 'Saved By The Bell') talks about his old castmates, his love of karaoke and pro wrestling, and in the end he helps us all learn a little something, and more importantly, helps us all learn a little something about ourselves. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 013 - Kira Soltanovich

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2013 73:42


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Chet graduates from his first improv class, guest Kira Soltanovich and Dunkleman share parenting techniques, and Kira becomes our first guest ever to answer all 3 final questions with the same never-before-heard story. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 012 - Billy Riback

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2013 68:26


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Chet finally asks out a previous podcast guest (so you know that went well), guest Billy Riback and Dunkleman compare American Idol experiences, and Billy tells one of the best Roseanne stories you well ever hear… plus, Billy shares how he prevented the TV show 'Home Improvement' from being called 'Hammer Time!' For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 011 - Darren Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2013 69:37


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Brian attends his first baby gymboree class, Chet does the opening voiceover since Brian forgot, and guest Darren Carter shares the awkwardness that comes with selling stuff after shows, how a white guy ends up on a Latin TV special, and Brian and Darren have drastically different experiences shooting Showtime specials on the same weekend. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 010 - Henry Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2013 79:59


    On this installment of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman tries to lighten the tone of the podcast and just ends up making it darker, Chet still actually believes he can convince Brian to change the theme song, and comedian Henry Phillips talks about his viral video series "Henry's Kitchen", the road, and the smoothest way to exit an elevator. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 009 - Comedian Shang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2013 91:13


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman makes his triumphant return to American Idol, Chet makes his triumphant return to the gym (and bulimia), and comedian Shang schools us on comedy promotion, cell phone weaponry, and baby porridge. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 008 - Shelby & Tieg

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2013 64:35


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman is excited about his new haircut until Chet sees it, folk musical duo Shelby & Tieg give an in-studio performance, and Chet fails miserably at his first attempt to flirt with a guest. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 005 - Rick Overton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2013 58:24


    On this episode of The Dunk Tank, Dunkleman tells the story of meeting Pete Best and experiences a moment of true personal growth, Chet continues to make headway in L.A. and finds a new dad, and the incomparable Rick Overton puts on a clinic of comedy wisdom. For more on the podcast, follow us on twitter @DunkTankPodcast and visit our website www.DunkTankPodcast.com.

    Episode 001 - Jimmy Shubert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2013 66:00


    On the first ever episode of The Dunk Tank, comedian Jimmy Shubert expounds on his theory that cell phone technology came from aliens, Chet Wild makes the move from Buffalo to Los Angeles, and Dunkleman shares his fear of his newborn son growing up to be embarrassed of him.

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