The Mentorist

This is the announcement that the Mentorist has ended. Thanks for listening to the show over the past year and a half!

With the help of Gabriel Rutledge, we revisit the eternal question for comics young and old. Do I need to move to be successful?

A listener is going to try an open mic for the first time. We gathered lots of advise from comics to help him on his way.

Alex showcased for the Seattle International Comedy Competition and he doesn't think he'll do very well. But Vilmos has a different opinion. Also, listener mail from a preacher! Also also, do you have advice for doing an open mic for the first time? E-mail us!

Alex had a fun morning when his blog post goes viral. Vilmos leads us in a game of Douch or Not Douche. Alex tells us his big idea.

Alex had a great weekend in Seattle. Bumbershoot, Laugh's Kirkland, and The Comedy Underground. He also had a realization about shit talking.

Alex wants more work, but he's afraid he's pushing too hard to get help from his friends.

Alex is going into a slow period and he wants to know how to keep from going stir crazy. Does he need to move?

Vilmos continues his booking hot streak by picking up a fallout weekend at a Florida club. He advises Alex about building on succesfuul weekends.

Alex is in time out with one of his home clubs. How should we respond when a booker is mad at us? Also Vilmos talks about his successes showcasing.

Alex and Vilmos discuss their long-term comedy goals.

Vilmos's friend Caleb was shot in the Aurora massacre. He needs your help.

Alex makes his terrestrial radio debut and Vilmos thinks he should do more of it.

Should up-and-coming comedians start their own showcases or do they risk over-running the local scene with amateur comedy? Also Alex recaps his live podcasting adventure and Vilmos talks about what happens to joke thieves.

Vilmos has a contest coming up in a couple weeks so he's putting all his resources into prepping his contest set.