They Came From the Underground

This is the recording of the monthly Live show, out of Lefty's Live Music in Des Moines, IA, from February 27th. Check out our next Live show Sunday, March 27th, at 8p.m.! Follow the podcast @TheyCameFromtheUnderground on FB and IG Follow Matt @morallycasualcomedy Follow Darius @dariusisfunny Follow Tim @timdoverton Follow Lily @lilyobscure

I finally sit down with Lily Obscure at Lefty's Live Music to learn about her past in theater and the arts, like music and jazz band and stuff. We didn't have much time so another episode will be coming out soon!

Tim and I sit on his couch and discuss his transition from being a scientist to being a comedic mastermind! Follow him on IG @timdoverton

Day Peace joins me this week to talk about being Thespians, comedy, religion, and a bit of shit talk about Astrology! Day is a member of Black Iowa Streams, a collective of comedians giving a platform to black comedians from around the country who have a monthly showcase at Teehee's Comedy Club in Des Moines, IA! He also has a podcast called, Peace Talk - I had the honor of being part of his latest season and we had a blast.  Follow him on IG, Twitter, and YouTube @comediandayday - Spotify is Day Peace - FB: Day Peace Comedy - Podcast on everything linktr.ee/daypeacecomedy

Jameson and I discuss cars, people who live off the grid, and my upcoming jail stay! He hosts the show, Laugh Tracks, at the Station on Ingersoll, as well as the weekly Monday open mic, and shows at Peace Tree Brewing Company! Follow him on IG @JamesonTate

This was our 3rd Live episode! The truth is, the turn out was not great, so we threw out the stand up and just did a podcast! This episode was recorded out of Lefty's Live Music on December 5th

On this episode, we give ASMR a go and really soothe the audience. Justin is almost too good of a conversationalist for me to match. He's a great comic, chill as hell, and I've never been more relaxed than after this podcast.

On todays episode, we got Matt Still! Improviser and comedian from the improv group, Alien Head Emoji! We talk about Matt's life and journey into comedy and improv! Follow Matt on IG @stillhere73

I finally got the great, Brooke Barsell, on the podcast! We catch up and discuss her path into comedy, then the end is basically all sex jokes. IG: @BrookeMakesFun

Justan Spaid is a hilarious comedian from the Des Moines comedy scene and hosts, Luck is for Losers, out of Teehee's Comedy Club in DSM, IA! @justanspaid on IG

On this episode we have, Jeff Lynch! Comedian and podcast host from Des Moines, IA! Check out his podcast, Empty Parlor, on punandgame.com Follow him on IG @jefflynchcomedy

Wade Taylor is a Des Moines based comedian and a great dude! Road comic, described by Sam Hirchak as, "a dad." Check out his podcast, WGAF on punandgame.com and follow him on IG @wadetaylor_wgaf

On this episode, I speak with the hilarious Melanie Mackey about getting into comedy while she gives me a tarot card reading! Listen to me stumble through self discovery and learn about someone really funny! I didn't find out when I was gonna die but maybe next time. Follow her on IG @melaniemackey

I really enjoyed talking to Zach, he's a really cool guy, his music could be described as rock/pop and their new album is called, "HOME" - Follow @zacharydanielsband

Danny does some stand up, fronted a heavy metal band, but is primarily a photographer! He's available for anything you need photo's for, from events to OnlyFans! Hit him up @dannydoespix and check out his band, A Well Dressed Man, at awelldressedman.bandcamp.com/releases

Dustin and I also do a podcast together called, Intelligent Idiocracy! This episode took me longer than I would like to admit, but he's super funny, always traveling to do gigs, works the Des Moines Funny Bone sometimes, and always moving! Follow him @dustinpursleycomedy

Matt tells me about the Chicago scene, he runs a monthly show out of Teehee's Comedy Club with comedians from his neck of the woods, and we discuss some pretty horrible punchlines. Follow him @Matt_Banwart

Ian Pope blesses the airwaves this week to talk about life as a father doing stand up and the time he felt the most high he's ever felt. Follow him @comedianpope and check out his podcast, The Pope Cast! Available everywhere!

We've split up the hosts of, the Gram Comedy Show, and we'll see if their stories line up! Follow them at @denglersean @african_guy @thegramcomedyshow

Cody Jacobs is a funny comedian from Des Moines, always looks stoned, but a great dude! One day he'll have pages to follow, but he is on FB!

Front man/lead clean vocals of the progressive metalcore band, Through the Darkness, Cameron Shelby Stevens is on the show this week! Sitting in with us is Cooper Patterson, a great comedian, we're all Iowa based and we may just find out what progressive metal core really is! IG's: @cameronss89 @throughthedarknessband @cooperthepooper96

Geoffrey Junior: Front man of the band, Some Friends, is this weeks featured guest back in studio! Find their new album out titled, NO COAST, at and use code "no-fux"

I met Xavier through, The Gram Comedy Show, and he's a very funny Omaha comedian! Lucky for me, he didn't join the airforce. Follow him at @580xjones

Jessica and I actually went to school together and it was great catching up with her! She's always making moves, you don't want to miss seeing her! Plus, if you have a dip recipe to send her way, please share it. Follow her @alwayslookingfordiprecs

This week features Haley Call! Hilarious comedian out of Des Moines, multi-talented - If you'd like to commission a painting from her, contact her through FB, Haley Call it Art or on IG @haley.call.yall

WE'RE BACK!!! Took a little break to fix some stuff, but we're back with the fantastic Amy Nichols! Magician and magician's assistant to Ben Ulin, she's made a name for herself out of the Des Moines scene! Follow her on FB on her page, Amy Nichols Magic & Entertainment - and on IG @amynicholsmagic

Coral is a comedian from Des Moines, IA, who currently runs a monthly show out of Teehee's Comedy Club called, Tits Up! Keep your eye out for upcoming shows! Leo is also a comic from DSM. He has a unique act and is also autistic, which I learn about in this episode! Follow on IG @coralscountry and @leojosephbird

We bring you a double feature this week! I caught up with Shane and Amanda to see how they're holding up since social distancing started. Comedians from the Des Moines area, follow them @bearded_runner and @acamp659 

Coldsaint, Noah David St. John, is a rapper out of Norwalk, IA, who found his way through music. He's been rapping since he was 10 and has become an advocate of the anti-bullying movement, traveling around schools spreading his message through hip hop. Follow him on IG @coldsaint_official and check out his website www.coldsaint.com

We may be in quarantine during a global pandemic, but that doesn't mean we can't get to know each other and make a little content. Matt is a hilarious comedian from Des Moines, now in Pittsburgh, and does a video series for open mic-ers titled, Open Microtomy, on YouTube! Follow him on IG @lambliketheanimal 

The last of the crackly, not so clear episodes, Sinister Karnie joins us in the studio to promote his new music and tour coming up, if the pandemic allows! Friend of my brother and I, Sinister Karnie, A.K.A. Bradley Severino, is a great dude and you should follow him now @sinisterkarnie515 on IG

What you may not have expected from the name, Kilbride. Only one L. Dave is the one-liner king of Des Moines and one of the funniest in the scene! Follow him now @kilbridecomedy

I sit down with Dan this week out of Lefty's Live Music to discuss his origin story, how he came to form the DOOMCAST, and what motivates his comedy! Watch new episodes on his YouTube channel to hear about all things comic book, including interviews with writers and creators of comic series, and a little bit of politics.

We bring you the debut podcast appearance of SKYKROW, A.K.A. Skyler Larrew, producer and rapper from Waterloo! A solo performer and DJ, he's all over the place, and Sinister Karnie sits in while he awaits his appearance! Follow him @skykrow

Sir Toll McGrane is a stand up comedian based out of Des Moines, IA, and a 12 year vet in the scene! He co-hosts the podcast, NO SLEEP, with friends Alex Carter and AJ Simmons and it's streaming on all platforms! Sign up for their Patreon and follow Toll @tollbocop

Comedian and host of the comedy game show, The Gram, Sean Dengler is my guest this week to talk about his start in comedy, meeting his co-host and comedian, Mohamed Yual, and how The Gram came to be! Follow him at @denglersean and @thegramcomedy show on IG

Mike Gettler joins me for an interview out of Lefty's Live Music, a diverse, bar and performing arts venue in Des Moines, IA! He has a podcast with other local comedians called, "The Last 24" about episodes of, 24, on all platforms!

Sir Matthew Jacobsen graces us with his presence on a brand new episode at the time! He's a well known face in the Iowa comedy scene and frequent host in Des Moines. He also has a show with his gal on YouTube called, "Good Lord, Laura. What Now?" - They cover all topics from UFO's to rural Iowa. Connections? Find out now! - @cbmatt8 on IG

This week, we have co-founder of the Parents Permission Required: Open Mic, military brat and comedy deserter, Shane McDonald! Check out the mic every other Wednesday at Mother's Pub!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Hope your year ends with a bang and maybe even a hangover. On this episode, I have Bleujack in the house! His most recent album is titled, "R.P.O.S." - Find it on Bandcamp! Very cool guy with a unique style and can be found on everything @bleujack

On a very special Christmas edition of the podcast, I got together with Cooper twice to get the whole podcast together. We get into our sponsors, thoughts on Christmas, I talk to Mr. Pizza himself, and much more! Follow Cooper on IG @CooperthePooper96

Ed and I met when he hosted for Joe List at the Des Moines Funny Bone, which he hosts often, and he's currently on the road doing shows with Andy Hartley! Follow on FB and on IG @eddyb_comedy

I met Josiah at a stand up comedy open mic, and now he plays guitar for the band, Khal! He also hosts a podcast called: Very Legal, Very Cool.

JayVS is my younger brother with 4 years difference, and has always been passionate about music. He currently has an EP out on Soundcloud and follow him on IG @JayVSmusic

My first interview ever! Daniel Gutierrez, A.K.A. Scar, the Monsterr, is a Kansas City based rapper and a great dude! We get caught up since the last time I saw him and talk about his music and the music scene in general.

The very first episode of TCFTU!!! Comedian Cody Tiano, joins me to kick off the podcast with stories of being a stripper and getting involved in hosting the open mic in Ames, Iowa!