The Uncommon Comedy Podcast

Episode 31 features comedian Grant Lyon.   Grant takes us through his career, worst show ever, and gives great advice about how you perceive your career. We also spotlight his organization of choice, "The People Concern." All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Interact live with Brian at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 30 features comedian Jim Taylor.   Jim takes us through his career, worst show ever, and comedy perspective from a show producer. We also spotlight his organization of choice, "The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention." All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Interact live with Brian at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 28 features comedian Brian Kohatsu.   Brian takes us through his career, voice impressions, the benefits of improv, and his worst show ever. We also spotlight his organization of choice, "Compassion International" All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Interact live with Brian at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 28 features comedian Joey I.L.O.   Joey takes us through his career, worst show ever, and what life was like performing in Branson. We also spotlight his organization of choice, "Parenting With Purpose." All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Interact live with Brian at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 27 features comedian Danny Villalpando.   Danny takes us through his career, worst show ever, and getting fired from a cruise ship for being "too informative". We also discuss Danny's reasons behind giving to multiple charities. All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Interact live with Brian at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 26 features comedian Trenton Davis.   Trenton takes us through his career, his worst show ever, and discussing the right mindset for comedy. We also discuss Trenton's organization of choice, "Innocence Project". All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Interact live with Brian at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 25 features comedian Julie Kidd.   Julie takes us through her career, her worst show ever, and producing comedy shows. We also discuss Julie's organization of choice, "Women's Journey Foundation". All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Interact live with Brian at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 24 features comedian Harris Anderson.   Harris talks about his career, influences, and his worst show ever.   We also discuss his organization of choice, "The Wilderness Committee".   All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast.   Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Connect with Brian live at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 23 features comedian Jesse Egan.   Jesse talks about his career, life on the road, the benefits of being nice, and his worst show ever.   We also discuss his organization of choice, "The Boys and Girls Clubs of America".   All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast.   Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Connect with Brian live at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 22 features comedian Jason Cheny.   Jason talks about his career, comedy philosophy, and his worst show ever.   We also discuss his organization of choice, "Charity Water".   All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast.   Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille. Connect with Brian live at www.twitch.tv/comedybrian

Episode 21 features comedian Francis Cronin.   Brian and Francis dive deep into stand-up comedy philosophy, and the benefits of being genuine. We also discuss Francis' organization of choice, "Homeless Health Care Los Angeles". All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 20 features comedian Rachel McDowell.   Rachel takes us through her career, her worst show ever, corporate comedy, and being delusional/ We also discuss Rachel's organization of choice, "Catskills Animal Sanctuary". All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 19 features comedian Lamont Ferguson.   Lamont takes us through his career, his worst show ever, crowd/stage psychology, and touring in Canada. We also discuss Lamont's organization of choice, "American Stroke Association". All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 18 features comedian Tony Calabrese.   Tony takes us through his career, his worst show ever, a dive into the world of cancel culture, corporate comedy and teaching comedy. We also discuss Tony's organization of choice, "San Diego Food Bank". All episodes are available to watch on YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 17 features the amazing David Pendleton. David takes us through his career starting at age 6, voices, his worst show ever, a dive into the world of ventriloquism.   We also discuss David's organization of choice, "Behind The Wall Prison Ministry". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify. Available to watch on Facebook and YouTube. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 16 features Lisa Gilbert. Lisa takes us through her career from the good and the bad, starting comedy in her late 40's, her worst show ever, and balancing comedy with raising triplets.   We also discuss Lisa's organization of choice, "Step Up – Foster Youth Ministry". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify. Also available on YouTube and Facebook. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 15 features comedian Zoltan Kaszas. Zoltan takes us through his career in comedy, and we discuss transitioning from clubs to independent shows, his writing process, check drops, the ego in comedy, and the worst show ever. We also discuss Zoltan's organization of choice, "Meals on Wheels". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 14 features comedian JJ Barrows. JJ takes us through her career in comedy, and we discuss online haters, her writing process, having comedy with a message, and the worst show ever. We also discuss JJ's organization of choice, "JUST Embrace". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 13 features the hilarious John Branyan. John takes us through his career in comedy, and we discuss working clean, his writing process, his signature bit “The Three Little Pigs”, and the worst show ever. We also discuss the organization, "Love Thy Neighbor". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 12 features the amazing comedian Karen Rontowski. Karen takes us through her career in comedy, and we discuss working clean, her writing process, crowd work, the evolution of female comedy, and the worst show ever (which lasted three months). We also discuss Karen's charity of choice, "My Friend's Place". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify. Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA. Search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 11 features comedian Daniel Eachus.  Brian and Daniel talk stand-up, worst show ever, getting management, writing techniques, performing for colleges, and so much more! They also discuss Daniel's charity of choice, "The Facial Pain Association". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify. Also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA. Or search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 10 features the Emmy-winning Steve Mazan. Brian and Steve talk stand-up, influences, worst show ever, overcoming cancer, performing on the Late Show with David Letterman, meeting Robin Williams, writing for the Ellen DeGeneres Show, and so much more! They also discuss Steve's charity of choice, "Say YES to hope". All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA. Or search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 09 features stand-up comedian and booker, Bijan Mostafavi. Brian and Bijan talk stand-up, influences, worst show ever, balancing comedy/family after having a baby, how to produce your own shows, booking clubs, and so much more! They also discuss Bijan's charity of choice, Mito Research Fund (Mito5k) working to find a cure for Mitochondrial Disease. All episodes are available on Apple/Google Podcasts and Spotify and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA. Or search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 08 features the very funny Leland Klassen. Brian and Leland talk 80's hair metal, stand-up, influences, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, American crowds vs Canadian crowds, acting, and so much more! They also discuss Leland's charity of choice, "New Missions". All episodes are available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA. or search Uncommon Comedy Podcast. Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

Episode 07 features the hilarious James P. Connolly. James takes us through his career from the good and the bad, to the differences in comedy for corporations versus clubs, and also about the future of comedy as a result of the global pandemic. Join us as we discuss comedy and James' favorite charity, "Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP)". All episodes are available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille.

This episode is MUST listen! Ritch Shydner has done it all in the world of comedy: Stand-Up, TV appearances, Sitcoms, Movies, Books, Comedy Writing. We find out about starting comedy in 1977 before it was a big deal, hear a great story about being the opening act for the punk rock band, "The Ramones" (Hint: it didn't go well). We talk about the history of stand-up comedy and who was the first stand-up comedian - it's probably not who you think! We also discuss about writing for sitcoms. All of that plus so much insight into stand-up you can't miss! We also discuss the Facial Paralysis and Bell's Palsy Foundation. All episodes available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNci-c4SiYHOD5VvDViVzA Hosted by comedian Brian Apprille

This episode features comedian Eddie Brill. In addition to making people laugh all over the world, Eddie was the former warm-up act and comedy talent coordinator for the Late Show With David Letterman. They discuss Eddie's journey in his stand-up career, including performing in Europe, bombing in front of his date, and his writing process. There are so many stories and so much great information in this episode. A must listen! We also discuss Eddie's charity of choice, "The David Ortiz Childrens Fund."

This episode features comedian Gary Cannon. When he's not warming up crowds for the Conan O'Brien Show, as well as sitcoms, he's performing his hilarious stand-up around the globe. The guys discuss Gary's journey in his stand-up career in San Francisco. They discuss how he knew it was time to quit his day job, terrible shows, the difference between stand-up and audience warm up, as well as advice to audience members on how to not be "picked on" by comics. We also discuss Gary's love of dogs and his association with the charity, "The Little Red Dog."

This episode features comedian / actor Charlene Mae. She combines bitter and sweet personalities and leaves audiences across the globe laughing!   We discuss Charlene's sense of humor, her family, writing process as well as discuss life on the road featuring for a nationally know comedian. All this while her family tries to sabotage the interview! We also discuss Charlene's charity of choice, "L.A. Dream Center."   Lots of comedy knowledge discussed in this episode!

This episode features comedian / writer Brian Kiley. When he's not writing comedy for the Conan O'Brien Show, he's performing his hilarious stand-up around the country.   The guys discuss Brian Kiley's journey in his stand-up and writing career. From starting in Boston, and the differences between comedy in Boston, New York, and LA., as well as how he landed his gig at Conan, and takes us behind-the-scenes of what a typical day writing for the show is like.   We also discuss Brian's strong bond with the charity, "The Julie Fund."   Lots of comedy knowledge discussed in this episode!

This episode features actor / comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence. You may have seen him in blockbuster movies like Terminator 2, The Pursuit of Happyness, or know him as "Big Mike" from NBC's hit TV show, Chuck. Brian and Mark discuss his roots in stand-up, acting, what Will Smith is like, and having an audience member literally die from laughter (he was revived by a doctor). We also discuss Mark's continued work with the Human Growth Foundation. A great episode you won't want to miss!