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Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience and dives into personal stories of sobriety, his depressed dog, and drug dealer Dad. Strange, hilarious, and often unpredictable, Justin travels the country performing at theaters in Seattle, bar basements in North Dakota, and every place in between. Justin has been featured on the Joe Rogan Podcast, SIRIUS/XM, the Burbank Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Comedy Festival, "Fresh Faces" at the Laugh Factory, and has been voted one of the Top Funniest Comics in Texas by the Improv multiple times. His debut comedy album, 'DANGERLESS', released worldwide 3/2/18 and debuted at Number one on iTunes. His full comedy special "Cheap Date" can be seen on Youtube. Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and have some laughs with the guys on Good Things Are Happening. Visit us on the web at https://www.goodthingspod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodthingsarehappeningpodcast/

Dan Wilbur started doing stand-up when he was 18 years old and attending Bard College, where he met comedian Katie Berlant and Raphael Bob-Wakesberg, the creator of BoJack Horseman. Wilbur moved to Brooklyn after school and has kept himself busy. He's published two books, "How Not to Read: Harnessing the Power of a Literature-Free Life" and "Never Flirt with Puppy Killers," and wrote for McSweeney's, Someecards and The Onion News Network. He also released his debut stand-up album, "Husband Material," in 2023, and it's playing on Sirius XM. He's been at the Boston Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, the Cleveland Comedy Festival. Wilbur and Zach Sims have a weekly show in Park Slope called We Have Fun, so go see it.Follow Dan Wilbur: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwilburcomedyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danwilburcomedy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanWilburWebsite: https://danwilbur.com/Husband Material: https://danwilbur.com/husband-material/We Have Fun tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-have-fun-a-weekly-stand-up-show-tickets-208767317667Support the show

Welcome to The Johnny Rogers Show! In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the hilarious Marc Anthony Sinagoga. Get ready for a laughter-filled conversation as we dive into Marc's life as a comedian, his upcoming journey into fatherhood, and his debut comedy album, "Well Fed." Marc Anthony Sinagoga, a rising star in the comedy scene, hails from Richmond Hill, Ontario. Known for his outlandish life experiences, Marc captivates audiences with his brilliant imitation, quick wit, and lovable stage presence. As an overweight Italian going against the family grain in a melting pot society, Marc's comedy is as relatable as it is hilarious. During our chat, Marc opens up about his preparations for fatherhood, giving us a glimpse into the excitement and challenges that lie ahead. We also delve into his highly successful viral TikTok comedy sketches, exploring how he creates his engaging and comedic content. Furthermore, we discuss the influence of Marc's Italian heritage on his comedic style, and how it has shaped his unique perspective. From performances across North America, Europe, and the UK, Marc has delighted diverse audiences in a variety of venues. With the fundamentals of comedy under his belt, he continues to hone his craft in the heart of Toronto, with the aim of bringing laughter to audiences worldwide. Marc's impressive resume includes appearances at renowned comedy festivals such as JFL42, the 2017 & 2018 Dallas Comedy Festival, Arizona's Big Pine Comedy Festival 2018, and North Carolina's Cape Fear Comedy Festival 2017. He was a finalist in both the Cleveland Comedy Festival and the Border City Comedy Festival, and emerged as the winner of the Brantford Comedy Festival. With 33,000 Instagram followers and a video alongside his wife garnering over 42 million views, Marc's comedic prowess has clearly struck a chord with fans around the globe. Don't miss this engaging episode as we delve into Marc Anthony Sinagoga's journey, from his start in stand-up comedy to his current successes. Get ready for laughter, insightful anecdotes, and an unforgettable conversation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy The Johnny Rogers Show! EP #85  - The Johnny Rogers Show LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE:  /@TheJohnnyRogersShow + everywhere podcasts are available Follow Marc Anthony Sinagoga on social media Album - https://tr.ee/G-hhASdkwF https://www.marcanth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notmarcanthony https://www.tiktok.com/@not_marcanthony https://twitter.com/notmarcanthony https://funnyman.ca/ https://linktr.ee/NOTMARCANTHONY Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9

Dan Wilbur is a fantastic comedian who has cut his teeth in comedy for many years - his bio: stand-up has been featured on Sirius XM, the RISK! podcast, in the Boston Comedy Festival, the Cleveland Comedy Festival, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, and the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival. I've been an actor in sketches for College Humor, IFC, Funny or Die, MTV.com, and Distractify (one of which ended up on the Today show). I have written for College Humor, McSweeney's, The Onion News Network on IFC, Someecards (where I was the Ecards Editor for over a year), TL;DR Wikipedia, Reader's Digest, and a couple web series you've never heard of that paid me with checks that said, verbatim: “Cheese Jokes.” I was an “Adjunct Scholar” for Lapham's Quarterly, created the Better Book Titles blog and wrote my own humor book for Penguin in 2012 called How Not to Read: Harnessing the Power of a Literature-Free Life and AM Universal put out another collection from the blog called Never Flirt With Puppy Killers in 2016. His new album Husband Material is out on Spotify and Apple!

This week we welcome back Marisa Riley! Marisa is a Brooklyn-based comedian and filmmaker. She has appeared in the Portland Queer Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, and the French Comedy Festival. She is one of the co-hosts of Comedy Ugly: A Comedy STRIP Show. Her short horror film, Pretty, was accepted into 11 film festivals, and was a finalist at the Austin After Dark Film Festival, and Oregon Scream Week. Make sure to check her out! In this episode we discuss hairstyles, coziness, living alone for the first time, taking creative showers, food delivery, and working from home. You don't want to miss our discussion about Marisa's experience living in an RV in the woods. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations From The Episode: Milf Manor - TLCBridgerton - NetflixSwoveralls Follow Marisa Riley: @notmarisaFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodEmail us! Aloneatlunch@gmail.com**LEAVE US A RATING AND REVIEW** Please :)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 28, join host Susan as she talks with fellow podcast host and local comedian, Jordan Huggins, about being ready, or not, for adulthood.    Jordan Scott Huggins is a comic, writer, podcaster, and show producer in Raleigh, North Carolina. As a comic he's featured in a handful of national festivals including the Crom Comedy Festival, Beast Village Comedy Festival, and Cape Fear Comedy Festival.  He's written for a number of shows including The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, and Younger.  He coproduces a monthly show in Raleigh called Neptune's Comedy and Bop or Flop, a Billboard Hot-100 music-centric podcast. You can find out more about Jordan and his upcoming shows at: jordanscotthuggins.com   Instagram: @akayoungbeefy Twitter: @akayoungbeefy   Podcast Instagram: @boporfloppod   CW: substance use, mental health

Hello! Weeding Out The Stoned - The Podcast interrogates comedian Alejandro Morales (Helium Comedy Club, Cape Fear Comedy Festival) to see if host Alex Grubard or engineer Kieran Gannon can figure out the last time Alejandro smoked weed. Follow Alejandro: Follow Alex: Follow Kieran: Follow Weeding Out The Stoned: Weeding Out The Stoned on Youtube: Upcoming Shows:  

This week on Center Stage: Lindsay Boling! Lindsay Boling is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in New York by way of Louisville, KY. She is a former Division I soccer player so yeah, she's gay. She records her first compilation album with Helium Comedy Records in Philly this year, to be released in late summer. She has been featured in national comedy festivals such as The New York Comedy Festival, Boston Women in Comedy Festival, and Cape Fear Comedy Festival. Lindsay studied improv comedy with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (2013-2016) and acting with The Barrow Group (2015-present). She appeared as a tour guide on the Discovery Channel for the since cancelled show, "Off Limits." She can be seen regularly performing at venues throughout New York City. Follow us:@LBols@heliumpresents@centerstage_liveAbout the podcast: "Center Stage" pulls back the curtain to share an inside view of life in comedy clubs. Join General Manager of Helium Comedy Club in Portland and Host Nick Harris as he hangs out with comedian friends to discuss their loves and hates of the world that is comedy… and the clubs that cultivate it. New episodes every Friday!This episode was recorded back in April 2021. Some of the information about the status of our clubs might be out of date. For the most up-to-date info on our club locations, visit heliumcomedy.com.

Shelley Stoker (Sam Rager) hosts Bob Walton (Santiago Iglesias) and his frat brothers, as well as discount séance night. Listen to them connect to the spirit of Jaws. Hailey Zureich played Jaws. Hailey is the Posh Spice of the Metro Detroit comedy scene and also an actress, activist, model, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Life Coach. Follow her at www.zhaileycoaching.comInsta: @zhaileyTikTok: @thezhaileyTanner Oliver played our psychic. A born and bred Michigan comic, Tanner has featured at Limestone Comedy Festival and 10000 Laughs Comedy Festival. When he's not performing, he can be found eating nachos, producing RABBOTT HOLE (a socially distanced comedy show out of his backyard), or recording "Anomaly Homily."Insta: @tannerocomedyTwitter: @tannerocomedyDustin Meadows played Matt Hooper. Dustin is a comedian, failed musician, horror nerd, pop-culture junkie, vinyl enthusiast, writer, and part-time werewolf. Dustin is the founder of Whiskey Bear Comedy and has been featured at numerous festivals, including Bird City Comedy Festival and Cape Fear Comedy Festival.Insta: @dustinmeadowsTwitter: @dustinmeadows

Welcome to another episode of Marvins World,this is a podcast where Marvin meets weird, wonderful and interesting people with a unique viewpoint. The point of the podcast is to provide an entertaining show that provides insightful and invigorating discussions, which aim to provide a unique angle on topics many of us would never think of.In this episode we speak to bi-racial comedian, Jerry Tran. Jerry Tran is a comedian based out of Chicago who has become a crowd favorite at clubs and shows around the country thanks to his meticulously crafted jokes and endearing stage presence. He has performed at numerous festivals such as the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in Wilmington, the Stand Up Showdown at the MI’s Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, and the NBC Second City Break Out Comedy Festival. It was great episode, where we got to find out about the birth of the Chicago stand up scene, how it compares with improv, the future of stand-up, how it compares with the LA and NYC comedy scenes.If you would like to know more about Jerry Tran, you can follow him on @jrrytrn at Instagram and Twitter.To find out more about the Marvins world podcast you can reach us on Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3gvhosj , Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/2YSGAD6 and Youtube at https://bit.ly/2VDKXzK.If you would like to find out more about me and my latest projects, you can reach me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok, Youtube on riceandchips1.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/marvins-world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience with his weird, slightly off, yet likable personality that allows him to delve into personal stories of sobriety, his fear of flying, and drug dealer Dad. Strange, hilarious, and often unpredictable, Justin travels the country performing at theaters in Seattle, bar basements in North Dakota, and every place in between. Justin has been featured on the Joe Rogan Podcast, in the Burbank Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Comedy Festival, "Fresh Faces" at the Laugh Factory, and has been voted one of the Top Funniest Comics in Texas by the Improv multiple times. His debut comedy album, 'DANGERLESS', released worldwide 3/2/18 and debuted at Number One on iTunes. It was great to see the pandemic from Justin's point of view. He has been able to channel his downtime into positive pursuits of re-taking comedy classes and working on some script writing. Check out Justin's Website:Justin FosterJustin's Album is great! Give it a listen:DangerlessI mentioned the 4th Annual Discover Pods Awards. Please click the link below and vote for Behind the Bits in the Best Interview Style Podcast category! Thank you!Discover Pods AwardsIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:BTB PatreonA big thank you to my new Patreon Patrons!Steve FreetoMeike RmLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!If you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd..if you want to see some of my comedy, you can check out my YouTube Channel and heck, maybe subscribe!BTB YouTubePlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Stitcher! It's really easy and helps us get heard!

Since starting stand up in 2001, Jeff Bodart has been making a name for himself performing in comedy clubs across the country. He is a regular guest and contributing writer for the nationally syndicated radio show, The Bob & Tom Show.In April of 2012, On Tour Records released Jeff's first comedy album, They're Still in the Can. In January of 2018, On Tour Records released his second album, Adorable & Affordable. Both albums can be found on iTunes, Amazon, Pandora and other various websites. You may have seen Jeff on the Comcast Cable network, WB, or Fox where he was featured on the new show, Laughs. Also, you may have also heard him on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Jeff was featured on Comedy Central Radio as a result of being a semi-finalist in Comedy Central's national talent search, Up Next. And he has also performed in the the comedy festivals: The World Series of Comedy, Laugh Your Asheville Off and was also invited to perform at the Cape Fear Comedy Festival.He also made his acting debut in the syfy TV movie, "Gila!", a remake of the 1959 classic, "The Giant Gila Monster" and also had a supporting role in the award-winning independent short film "Dandelion Dreams".Jeff's style is so relatable you'll feel like you've known him for years which is quickly making him a fan favorite. Being the youngest in his Biblically-named family, Jeff was destined for the life of comedy. His animated and goofy demeanor combined with edgy quips covering his family, dating life, working out and food make for nonstop laughs.Jeff & I had a great talk about his signature inner voice throwaway lines, developing his act for his albums, and writing for The Bob & Tom Show. Jeff has a lot of talent as a comedian and manages to be a be a good person as well.Check out Jeff's Website here:Jeff BodartJeff has some amazing drawings available here:Jeff Bodart ArtJeff also makes some cool Harry Potter inspired wands:Tarbo WandsIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:BTB PatreonA big thank you to my new Patreon Patrons!Steve FreetoMeike RmLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!If you like the show, you can follow us on social media! Isn't that great!FacebookTwitterInstagramAnd..if you want to see some of my comedy, you can check out my YouTube Channel and heck, maybe subscribe!BTB YouTubePlease give us a review on Apple Podcasts & Stitcher! It's really easy and helps us get heard!

Chris Calogero is a comedian and writer in Brooklyn. He's been featured in the New York Times, Paste Magazine, Funny or Die, Vice, and Fusion TV. He has performed in the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, What a Joke National Comedy Festival, The Brooklyn Comedy Festival, and More. Chris hosted a podcast called "Mourning Coffee" where he discusses grief, loss, death, and mourning with other comedians. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bcnb/message

Lydia Manning is a comedian based out of Portland, Oregon. This is the second half of the two-episode comedian special. I hadn't really had any comedians until now, and they drove down from Portland to do a show in Eugene so I spoke with them while they were in town!A former staple of the Wilmington, North Carolina comedy scene, Lydia was a regular opener at the Dead Crow Comedy Room, host in the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, writer/cast member for Wilmington's live late-night talk show, Late Fear with Wills Maxwell, and host of the monthly stand-up showcase, Sips & Giggles. Now a new and unique voice in the Portland comedy community, she is quickly becoming a sought after entertainer, performing throughout the Pacific Northwest. Lydia's comedy is dynamic, smart, and absurd, frequently pulling audiences out of their comfort zones and into her universe. She has been a part of the She-Devil Comedy Festival and North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, and has performed with some extremely cool comedians, including Jay Pharoah, Mary Mack, and Arj Barker.She comes on the show to talk about what it's like being a woman in the comedy scene!Reach out to her through her website: https://www.lydiamanningcomedy.com/ And through Twitter: https://twitter.com/lydiawomanning Also reach out to me through Twitter: https://twitter.com/TygerGruber Subscribe and leave a review! (episodes are temporarily being released at half the rate due to quarantine. Hoping to return to the every other day release schedule as soon as possible) 

Mike Feeney is a New York City-based comedian and actor. His laid-back style and dynamic stage presence captivate young and old audiences alike. Mike has been featured on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Funny or Die, Sirius XM, Fox’s Laughs, TruTV's Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack, The Chive, ABC's Right This Minute and Food Network's Restaurant Stakeout. He has also been a part of the New York Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Skankfest, Hoboken Comedy Festival, and the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. His sketch Low Battery won "Best Micro Short" at the Houston Comedy Film Festival. His other comedy shorts have been featured in the Williamsburg Independent Film Festival and regularly on the front page of Funny or Die. Mike has studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) and The Peoples Improv Theatre (P.I.T.). Currently, Mike performs all over the U.S. and is the co-host of Irish Goodbye Podcast.

Conan O'brien and his writing team are accused of joke stealing and settle a major lawsuit out-of-court. Reid takes us on a trip to Wilmington, NC where he tells jokes to strangers at the Cape Fear Comedy Festival. A tale of two live shows, Ryan gives us a front row perspective on Yob and Garbage and the guys praise the coming of Mac Sabbath. Plus, tariffs encroach into the tabletop gaming world and the big news in comics: writer Tom King is leaving the Batman series. What else could we pack into this show? How about reports from Free Comic Book Day, everyone's favorite quiz show, Magic the Gathering Card or Metal Band and a fond farewell to Tim Conway and Roky Erickson

With over a decade on the NYC scene, Chicano comedian Gabe Pacheco has appeared at Caroline's, The Creek & The Cave, and the Knitting Factory. He's featured at the Asheville Comedy Festival. Accidental Comedy Festival, The Oak City Festival, and the Cape Fear Comedy Festival. His voice is on John Fuglesang's Tell Me Everything, on Sirius XM, the “Katie Halper Show” and the “Eat Pray Judge Podcast”. He's a member of the Story Pirates community. His Album “Risky Behavior” was released March 2019 on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Download his new album at https://800PGR.lnk.to/GabeEM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Calogero is a comedian and writer in Brooklyn. He's been featured on Vice, Fusion TV and AOL's 2 Point Lead web series and has performed in the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, What a Joke National Comedy Festival, The Brooklyn Comedy Festival, and More. Chris hosts a podcast called "Mourning Coffee" where he discusses grief, loss, death, and mourning with other comedians. He is also the co-host of "Not Quite Midnight" a hybrid stand-up comedy/late night show that has been featured in the New York Times. Twitter & Instagram @RealChrisCal

Mike Feeney is a New York City-based comedian and actor. His laid-back style and dynamic stage presence captivate young and old audiences alike. Mike has been featured on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Funny or Die, Sirius XM, Fox’s Laughs, TruTV's Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack, The Chive, ABC's Right This Minute and Food Network's Restaurant Stakeout. He has also been a part of the New York Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Skankfest, Hoboken Comedy Festival, and the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival. His sketch Low Battery won "Best Micro Short" at the Houston Comedy Film Festival. His other comedy shorts have been featured in the Williamsburg Independent Film Festival and regularly on the front page of Funny or Die. Mike has studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) and The Peoples Improv Theatre (P.I.T.). Currently, Mike performs all over the U.S. and is the co-host of Irish Goodbye Podcast.

On this episode of Welcome to Reality, comedian Ryan Mason and host Nicole Toerpe-Mason interview comedian Aj Grill and Stephanie Biagioni about The Bachelor season 23 episode 2. AJ is a comedian based in Milwaukee but performs all over the midwest and recently appeared in the Memphis Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Comedy Festival, and The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is also hosting Live on Air Stand Up this Saturday, Jan. 19th at Riverwest Radio Studios. Stephanie is the owner of Fresh to Death vintage which is a world wide online shop featuring one of a kind retro items. Fresh to Death has been featured in British Vogue, at fashion houses, Coach and YSL; costume design for theaters and plays; and TV shows such as HBO's "Crashing" and Netflix's "Master of None". You can find Fresh to Death at freshtodeathvintage.etsy.com at shop insta at freshtodeathvintage.  Please follow us on twitter @to_pod and on instagram at welcometorealitymke. Intro music from Joe Murphy and podcast artwork from Adam Toerpe.

Stan Lee's BILLION DOLLAR lawsuit against POW!Entertainment, Reid visits with "Name Redacted" podcast where he drinks 40 ounce beers out of a pint glass (classy) and does a comedy set with a shock collar around his neck at Monstercade in Winston Salem. A look back at the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in Wilmington and the Oak City Comedy Festival in Raleigh. Rick and Morty creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland ink a 70 episode deal. Network ABC cancels the reboot of the popular sitcom "Roseanne", because the show's name sake can't stop race baiting on twitter. Samantha Bee apologies for her controversial use of the word "feckless" on her show "Full Frontal". Michelle Wolf does the opposite of apologize for her scathing set at the White House Correspondents Dinner (read the transcript here).  In punk & metal news, the band NOFX loses its sponsorship and its spotlight gig at "Camp Drunk in Public" because Fat Mike can't keep his mouth shut. Reid renews his nerd card at a Bit Brigade and Mega Colossus show at King's in Raleigh.Ryan introduces the new game "Punch Shirt" at the Primus and Mastadon show and the best show the Ritz has seen this year: Descendents, Radkey and Pie Faced Girls, seriously this was the best show in Raleigh to date (read the Descendents setlist here). Tenacious D gears up for a new tour. Chicago's punk mega festival "Riotfest" releases the first wave of their band lineup (read the list of artists here). Chapel Hill's underground home for music weirdos, The Cave, is back in business.  In game news, Reid gets excited at some of the new PS4 releases that are coming out in this summer (read a list of the top 40+ video games coming out this year.) Thousands clamor to attend new E-Sports Arenas. Batman the Animated Series is getting a board game and Reid is about to lose his mind about it. The Sengoku punk role-playing game Warsong gets a second edition (download a copy on DriveThruRPG). The new D&D source book Mordenkainen Tome of Foes shows up in gaming stores across America damaged (Ryan still doesn't have his copy). The new D&D adventure books are announced. Reid takes another swing at everyone's favorite quiz show "Magic: The Gathering Card or Metal Band?" In books news, a small child throws a dead bird at Reid at Free Comic Book Day. Ryan tells you how to get one dollar comics for forty cents. Amazing Spider Man issue number 800 has 45 variant covers; is it too much or not enough? Ryan reviews "Uninvited Quests" by Lex Wilson. The 2018 Eisner Comic Industry Award nominations are announced (read the entire list of nominees here). We say good bye to Margot Kidder, Philp Roth and Tom Wolfe.   

Dusty Slay joins me on the podcast today to discuss all things comedy. Dusty was born and raised in Alabama. He moved to Charleston, SC and got started at first by performing Improv comedy. He tried a little stand-up comedy. His first set was great. But then the following shows were not that good and he took a four year break before trying again. Lucky for us, the second time around stuck and he has been onstage since 2008. So, ten years into comedy is where we pick up today. DUSTY SLAY SHOW NOTES: Specifically, Dusty Slay and I talk about: Growing up (and writing about) living in a trailer park Learning to write about real life How real life comedy is easier to remember Performing sober since 29 years old Moving to Nashville to be more geographically centered Landing in a new town with an hour of solid material Moving up into headlining at comedy clubs Resetting the stage when following high energy Experimenting with crowd work Adjusting delivery for different types of audience Slowing down enough to allow the audience to react Accepting comics who are different than you What led up to Dusty’s Jimmy Kimmel appearance The role comedy festivals played in the appearance The value of keeping a five minute set handy Developing a YouTube channel and much, much more!   DUSTY SLAY ONLINE: Dusty Slay on Jimmy Kimmel: https://youtu.be/o5j4Y5pcbr0 Dusty Slay web site: http://dustyslay.com Dusty Slay Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlqb-g3sQjQ DUSTY SLAY BIO Slay has appeared on several network shows including ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, the popular program “Laughs on FOX” and he was a featured comedian on “TMZ”.  Dusty’s comedy is regularly showcased on many nationally syndicated radio programs including Sirius XM, Pandora Radio and “The Bob and Tom Radio Show”. He’s also been invited to numerous comedy festivals across America including: The Bridgetown Comedy Festival 2017, The Laughing Skull Festival 2015-16, The Charleston Comedy Festival and The Cape Fear Comedy Festival. Dusty won both the “Fight Night Competition” and the “Almost Famous Competition” at the Charlotte Comedy Zone in 2014.  During his years in Charleston, SC Slay won The Charleston Comedy Festival Stand Up Competition two years in a row and was voted “Best Local Comic” by the readers of the Charleston City Paper in 2013 and 2014.   Episode Sponsors ... We are sponsored today by the Clean Comedy Challenge (www.CleanComedyChallenge.com) and Patreon supporter Brad Ber. Visit PATREON to learn how you can support the podcast through a small, recurring monthly donation.

A special one-hour interview with actress, comedian and manager of Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh, Brandy Brown. CPGB's new intro song "Wendigo" compliments of Raleigh metalheads "Mega Colossus", the other CPGB, an update on Reid's horrific knee injury, Ryan's DM seminar at Playthrough Gaming Convention, upcoming punk festivals, "Ready Player One" back on the best seller list Click here to see the trailer of the cult zombie movie "One Last Sunset" our guest starring Brandy Brown. Reid Pegram's live stand-up performances: March 10th, 9pm - "From the Couch" (storytelling show) @ The PIT in Chapel Hill, NC March 15th, 8pm - "Neptune's 4 Year Anniversary Show" @ Neptune's in Raleigh, NC March 21st, 7:45pm - "Comedy Overload" @ Deep South in Raleigh, NC  March 22nd, 7:30pm - "Behind the Laughs" @ Varsity Theatre in Chapel Hill, NC March 30-31, 8:00pm - Opening at Dead Crow Comedy Club in Wilmington, NC April 9th, 7:30pm - "Charity Show to Benefit Interact" @ Jordan Lake Brewing Company in Cary, NC May 2nd-5th - "Cape Fear Comedy Festival" in Wilmington, NC May 22nd-26th - "Oak City Comedy Festival" in Raleigh, NC In the episode we reference the Native American spirit "Wendigo" (which is also the name of the Mega Colossus song that is now our new intro theme). Charming, isn't he?    

This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Greg Adams and the Clean Comedy Conference (CleanComedyConference.com). Have you ever wondered about submitting to comedy festivals? Curious as to what your video should look like? How long it should be? What kind of website you should have to support the festival bookers search for more information? Matt Ward, stand up comedian and festival planner, joins us to day to discuss all things comedy festival! Matt knows a lot about how committees choose comedians, because he's done it. Matt Ward is involved with both the Cape Fear Comedy Festival and the Scruffy City Comedy Festival. In this rapid paced half hour we cover a lot of ground, including: How Matt first discovered comedy His first performance (which took place at a birthday party) Insight into the Knoxville, TN comedy scene Video length for submitting to comedy festivals The best video platform to host your submission videos Why high quality video hosting may be a bad thing The simplicity involved in shooting video Several mistakes comics make with their videos How to save time and make it easier for those watching your clips Why you shouldn't monetize a festival submission video Why you might not get selected even though you deserve to be picked The evolution of head shots and some key things to consider And much, much more! SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: This episode is brought to you by the Clean Comedy Conference which takes place in San Diego, California October 13th through the 15th, 2016. There's an old adage in comedy: Clean is green. Through the Conference you'll learn from professional comedians and bookers such as Eddie Brill, Jimmy Brogan, Charlene Mae, Amy Pittle, Tony Calabrese, and Scott Wood, who will address the pitfalls and show you how to navigate the challenges of making money as a clean comedian. In addition to working at clean comedy venues, many of these speakers and panelists have written for television and have booked for clubs, colleges, churches, cruise ships, and late-night TV such as Letterman. The theme for this year's conference is "Clean isn't a dirty word." Come and see why for yourself. Early bird registration ends August 15th so sign up today at cleancomedyconference.com. As a thank you to School of Laughs listeners, use promo code "schooloflaughs" for a special $10 discount. Go to cleancomedyconference.com today! CLUB 52 "Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more. The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level. Questions? Email me (Rik) at SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

Conversation #46, recorded on July 1st 2013. Perry Strong is a New York based stand-up comedian and actor. He's appeared at the Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand NYC, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival and The Knitting Factory. He's directed and produced a number of prize-winning short films and has appeared on VH1. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee.

Clever, straightforward and true to herself, Dulce' Sloan is an Actor by trade and has been doing Stand Up Comedy for six years. Her credits include FOX NFL Sunday's "Riggle's Picks" and ABC's "Resurrection". She recently won 2nd place in the 2015 Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. This year she also performed at the Women in Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival. In this episode, Dulce shares her journey from starting at open-mics to winning 2nd place at The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival.  Like Rocky getting ready for the fight, Dulce put everything on the line to give her best and tells us all about how her career has changed since taking that top spot.  If you are working towards a next level in your life or career, lessons from her journey apply to so much more than comedy.  Get ready to be inspired and entertained. Watch for great things from this rising star. 

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.