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Send us a textMyles Weber started doing stand-up in Vallejo, Calif., right out of high school. He convinced 30 of his friends from school and the gym to watch his first open mic and he's been at it ever since. Over the last seven years, he's recorded two Dry Bar Comedy half-hours and two albums, and Comedy Dynamics bought his first special, Mr. Brightside. He's waiting for a streaming service buy his latest special, A '90s Kinda Love. He and his wife were about to separate, but the pandemic and a conversation with Brian Regan reshaped his approach to his career and his marriage.Follow Myles Weber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylesweberjoker/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylesweberjokerWebsite: https://mylesweber.com/Support the show

The girls talk about how the more Zuck is turning F*Boi, the wilder he gets. Impending divorce alert! Laura breaks down his interview with Joe Rogan where he outlines how Meta will no longer fact-check. Because everyone knows info on Facebook our alcoholic aunt reposted is always factual Tiktok is officially getting banned! The girls can't tell if this is a massive bummer or will literally save America from debilitating ADHD and mental illness. Either way! Follow us on IG and save those folders! Mae outlines a few new laws going into place in 2025 including Cannabis entertainment spots a la Amsterdam. If they also have s*x shows, she's in! Florida banning social media for kids under 14. Theres no way Ronny can pull this off - BUT we aren't mad at the sentiment, and laws against animal abuse? How was that already not a thing ? Thanks for listening!  Like and sub on Youtube, follow us on IG @risquebusinessnews @mae_planert @Laurasogar. And see us live! Laura is recording a @donttellcomedy taping Feb 1 in NYC, and Mae is putting out her pre-pregancy special “Who is She?” via Comedy Dynamics on Prime/apple/Youtube. #podcast #standupcomedy #news #meta #joerogan

Coming to the Stage – Season 7 In Season 7 of Coming To The Stage, Comedy Dynamics' first original series, host George Wallace introduces a new group of up-and-coming comedians who people WILL be talking about tomorrow. This season features: Elliott Morgan, Nate Jackson, Arnez J, Helen Hong, Will Weldon, Mal Hall, Becky Robinson, Josh Adam Meyers, Boogie B, Dave Merheje, Alycia Cooper, Jeffrey Jay, Daniel Webb, Joel Boyd, Adam Hamilton and Cookie Hull. Plus, Comedy Dynamics' very own, Mr. Microphone is back in action! COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood's most prolific creatives.2024 is a busy year for Reiser. On the heels of his new comedy The Problem with People which Reiser wrote, produced, and starred in alongside Colm Meaney and Jane Levy, Reiser has projects across a multitude of media formats. In March, Carter Burke, Reiser's iconic character from Aliens re-emerged in a What-if… concept comic book from Marvel comics and he appeared in the independent comedy The Gutter, directed by Isaiah and Yassir Lester. Reiser also co-wrote the New York Times bestseller What A Fool Believes: A Memoir the candid, freewheeling memoir of his friend and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Michael McDonald. In July, Reiser will appear in Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, reprising his role from BH Cop 1 and 2. Recently, Reiser could be seen in Hulu's critically-acclaimed comedy series “Reboot” by Modern Family creator Steve Levitan. He also took his first step into bloody, superhero glory in Season 3 of Amazon Prime's Emmy-nominated The Boys playing “The Legend.” Reiser is widely celebrated for his roles in two hit shows for Netflix: Stranger Thing  and Chuck Lorre's The Kominsky Method, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Mad About You, the long-running Emmy, Peabody, and Golden Globe-winning comedy that Reiser created and starred in with Helen Hunt, returned as a limited series on Spectrum Originals. Reiser earned acclaim for his supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film Whiplash. The veteran actor has garnered praise for notable performances in films such as Diner, Bye Bye Love, One Night At McCool's, and The Thing About My Folks, which Reiser wrote for his co-star Peter Falk. Reiser is a fixture behind the camera as well. He co-created and produced the seven-episode series There's Johnny!, a seven-episode series which streamed on Hulu and Peacock. The show, a fictional story set behind-the-scenes of Johnny Carson's Tonight Show circa 1972, co-produced with director David Gordon Green. His new standup special – his first in 30 years – will be released later this year via Comedy Dynamics.

Come see the great Tony V. THIS Friday Sept 13th at The China Blossom in N. Andover MA, where he'll be hosting and headlining night one of CFP's Wicket Funny's 2nd annual “Funniest Person In Merrimac Valley” contest – Jacques (and former CPP guests Wayne Russell from Open Mic Pain Podcast and Lauren Simms) will all be participants in. A lot of great stuff has happened with Tony since being on our podcast in March.  Now, we're not saying ALL of it is a result of being on our podcast but we're not, NOT saying that either.  Hey, the “CPP Bump” as it's known industry wide, has really helped a lot of careers … according to our own research (which is proprietary and we won't be sharing with the class.) Sure, it could be part strategic self-serving scheduling on our part back in March.  It COULD be part coincidence.  And sure, an argument could be made that these things have come about due to a life time of hard work by Tony and him being one of the best comics to ever come out of the greatest city for stand-up comedy ever.  BUT his “Life Time Achievement” award from Jim McCue & The Boston Comedy Festival this year DID happen after being on our podcast.  His ridiculously funny Comedy Dynamics special, “Wait Till You Hear This” did come out on Apple TV, Amazon Prime (and dozens of other places) AFTER he was on CPP.  Tony was also prominently featured on the very cool John Tobin Productions launch video for their “Lil Chucks” comedy club and also, when Jacques was in LA a few weeks ago, Tony did get to co-host with the very talented Gus Vireiros at The Yard Theater in Hollywood an amazing show with Bobcat Goldthwait, again all this happened AFTER having been on CPP ... and now, this Friday's Wicket Funny CFP hosting headlining gig … come on. Hope you can get a ticket for what will be a sold-out show on Friday. Follow Tony on socials at: tonyvcomic_  on IG and Tony on FB is: Tony Viveiros   Jacques on IG/FB: Carnivalpersonnelpodcast – TiKTok: JacquesFunny                  Twitter is @CarnivalPodcast @TheJacques4 Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber  

Blurb: Comedian Sierra Katow talks about her new special, being so insecure she conquers everything she sets out to do, Asian comics, hitting the comedy clubs with your dad waiting in the car, and throwing your Harvard Education away on jokes, when it's right to start a family, and hustling to prove your not a typical type-A person. Bio: Sierra is a standup comic, writer, and actor who recently released her debut comedy special, Funt, with Comedy Dynamics available on Amazon Prime, AppleTV, YouTube, and more. She can be seen in the upcoming PBS series Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo and plays Evangeline on Mindy Kaling's The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max. Previously, she was a part of the main cast of The G Word with Adam Conover on Netflix, voiced characters in Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, and performed standup on Last Comic Standing (NBC), Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC), Just For Laughs Digital, FOX, and MTV. She was a writer/co-producer for the upcoming Comedy Central series Golden Axe and has written for Exploding Kittens (coming soon to Netflix), Close Enough (HBOMax), Earth To Ned (Disney+), Eureka! (Disney+), and more.

Jeff Cerulli (new special "Live at the Bomb Shelter" on Comedy Dynamics) has never seen Bridgerton, but he rewrote it, and we read his script. Enjoy Jeff's full take on this show Kyle really cannot remember if he can remember anything about. Kyle and Jeff are joined by Daniel Shar! This episode was recorded in June, some promotional efforts may be dated! If you're in Scotland or coming to Edinburgh Fringe, come see Kyle! If you're in Chicago come see Kyle! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Waitkus is an LA-based comedian and cohost of the Pleasure Whale podcast available on all platforms. Earlier this year, Chris Waitkus released his half hour special Not Rocket Science available wherever Comedy Dynamics distributes their content. Me, I self-released Sorry Again in 2023, and we get into the benefits and drawbacks of going with self-releasing. We also get into parenthood, 9/11, the “why did the chicken cross the road” joke, and so much more, all over the warmest beers I've ever drank on the podcast. It's the thought that counts! Subscribe to his podcast PLEASURE WHALE: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R9UDuk2qptf1EcQ2b4U84 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pleasure-whale/id1712273703 Watch NOT ROCKET SCIENCE now: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/chris-waitkus-not-rocket-science/ Give Chris a follow a follow! https://www.instagram.com/christopher_waitkus https://www.tiktok.com/@chriswaitkuscomedy https://www.threads.net/@christopher_waitkus The Ian Ira Rousso Show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fjNyd8cOcjkcbkWmmmnxB The Ian Ira Rousso Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ian-ira-rousso-show/id1642560274 The Ian Ira Rousso Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ4vqDXCIb-X68gSProcIXtzZxGyvFmbY Follow me on all the stuff! http://www.instagram.com/ianirarousso  http://www.threads.net/@ianirarousso  http://www.tiktok.com/@ianirarousso  http://www.twitter.com/ianirarousso  http://www.facebook.com/ianirarousso  Follow The Ian Ira Rousso Show Show on Instagram and Threads http://www.instagram.com/tiirspodcast  http://www.threads.net/@tiirspodcast   Join The Ian Ira Rousso Show groups on Reddit and Discord https://www.reddit.com/r/theianiraroussoshow/  https://discord.gg/AujN47Vj  And see me live! Upcoming dates and t-shirts for sale at: http://www.ianirarousso.com  I coproduce The 32 Special, a live stand-up comedy show at Ireland's 32 in the San Fernando Valley. Follow the show in Instagram to find out lineups week of http://www.instagram.com/32specialcomedyshow  Debut comedy album Sorry Again out now! https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ian-ira-rousso/1697388120   #TheIanIraRoussoShow #TIIRS #ComedyPodcast #ComedyTalkShow #TalkShow #ComedyDynamics

Elayne Boosler: Timeless Elayne Boosler's comedy special compilation, Timeless, will be released by Comedy Dynamics on August 31, 2018 on DVD/CD and on the Comedy Dynamics Network. The boxed set, Timeless, will include specials not available since they first aired:Party of One, the special Elayne funded herself in 1986, Broadway Baby (1987),Top Tomata(1989), and Live Nude Girls(1991), each in its own way groundbreaking and funny for all time. As a bonus, Elayne's new album, The 50/50 Club, recorded live around the country, rounds out the set. Boosler‘s Party of Oneblew open the locked gates for female standup comedians on TV. She is best known for her thoughtful and feisty socially conscious humor, and love of animals. For over forty years, she has appeared on seemingly every talk show on TV, has written and starred in five of her own one-hour Showtime standup comedy specials, written and directed two movies for Cinemax, and has hosted specials, series, and events. She writes for print media, and founded and runs Tails of Joy animal rescue. “The political jokes in these specials could have been written today. That's how slowly things change – great for me, bad for us. If the shoulders on my outfits were only smaller, we could have said these were new,” jokes Elayne. “It's an honor to play even a tiny part in the career of an artist who made history as often as Elayne did,” said Brian Volk-Weiss, CEO of Comedy Dynamics. COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Cerulli! Comedian! Documentarian! Friend! Guy with a new special out now called "Live at the Bomb Shelter"! ABOUT THE SPECIAL: NYC-based comedian, writer and filmmaker Jeff Cerulli and Comedy Dynamics are pleased to announce the release of Live at the Bomb Shelter, Cerulli's debut full-length comedy special, out now everywhere comedy can be streamed. Cerulli takes the stage at NYC's Bomb Shelter for an hour of comedy that takes viewers on a hilarious journey through growing up on Long Island, the true crime craze, the joys of being a dog-dad, getting engaged after 10 years, and the struggles of helping an aging parent. Notably Cerulli gets into the bad NYC apartments I've lived in: “I had to move about a year ago because my last apartment was filled with lead…which is not what you want.”   Cerulli always loved stand up comedy, and knew he would try it one day. He started running comedy shows in his 20s - a great way to land consistent stage time. “I have run so many random shows at different places in the city that most of the bars are now either a 7/11 or a Citibank”. The Bomb Shelter is a weekly comedy show run by Cerulli since 2016 in the basement of the Gaf West - one of the best independent comedy rooms in New York, super-intimate with low ceilings, a hot pipe and Christmas lights all year round. Says Cerulli: “There isn't anything else like it, going up and telling jokes without a net. It is the only artform you must practice in front of strangers to get better.”  Cerulli is a filmmaker as well as a comedian, with multiple documentaries, web-series, and short films to his credit. Thus, he opted to make his own special a DIY affair, hiring amazing DP friend Ari Rothschild to shoot and run sound, and Paul Levin from International Digital Centre to mix. Cerulli edited Live at the Bomb Shelter himself, deftly switching hats: “I have been doing comedy for a long time, I have enough material, just do it.“ Cerulli took it to Comedy Dynamics because he loves what they are doing in the comedy space and was thrilled that they came aboard to distribute.  ABOUT JEFF CERULLI: Jeff Cerulli is a NYC-based stand-up comedian and filmmaker who has performed all around the world. Jeff has been featured on Sirius radios Jim & Sam show, Amazon Game Breakers, The Laugh Button & Decider. His web series The Feed earned critical praise - The Observer said “it hits too close to home” and Paste called it “a sly satire on social media.” Jeff's feature-length documentary debut Hungry premiered at the IFC Center as part of the DOC NYC film festival. His latest documentary Tasteless, about the ever-changing comedy landscape, is currently available on Apple TV. Jeff currently hosts the podcast Your Team's Stuff where he invites a guest to judge memorabilia he finds off eBay for their favorite sports team ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Listen and enjoy! And know that this is only the first HALF of our chat. For the second portion, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or click on over here to Patreon!

Sierra Katow ("Funt" on Comedy Dynamics, Golden Axe) joins Matt, Heather and Nick to talk all things Neopets. They talk about making multiple farm accounts, what Neopets is like 25 years later, and more. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @getplayedpod. Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com. Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com. Check out our Anime watch-along podcast Get Anime'd and our complete Get Played, How Did This Get Played? and Premium DLC back catalogue only on patreon.com/getplayed. Join us on our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/getplayed Wanna leave us a voicemail? Call 616-2-PLAYED (616-275-2933) or write us an email at getplayedpod@gmail.com Advertise on Get Played via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Jeff Cerulli Interview | The Brett Allan Show "Live at the Bomb Shelter" on Comedy Dynamics The Bomb Shelter is a popular weekly NYC stand-up show that Jeff created and ran since 2016. Along with comedy, Jeff is a filmmaker (he produced and directed his special) and the host of Your Team's Stuff podcast which combines his love of sports and comedy, with guests like Josh Gondelman and Rob Harvilla. The Bomb Shelter is a popular weekly NYC stand-up show that Jeff created and ran since 2016. Along with comedy, Jeff is a filmmaker (he produced and directed his special) and the host of Your Team's Stuff podcast which combines his love of sports and comedy, with guests like Josh Gondelman and Rob Harvilla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sierra Katow joins The Steebee Weebee Show for the 2nd time!!! We talk about: Genghis Khan's Mongol Empire and his reign over Turkic tribes and southern Siberia, her newest comedy special: FUNT-put out by Comedy Dynamics, Panty Vending Machines in Japan, how she crafted and prepared for her special, Lucy Kang: the #1 female Asian comedian "joke thief", crowd work reels on social media, dealing with a "Heckler" who throws a Ziploc bag filled with feces onto the stage, using the internet to progress one's career, and much much more. Go this week to: www.youtube.com/steebeeweebee to watch. More Sierra:   https://www.instagram.com/sierrakatow ** Now on iTunes:  https://goo.gl/CdSwyV ** Subscribe: https://goo.gl/d239PO Little Ray promises a Karma Boost if you join our Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiOi7J Or, click here for a one time Karma Boost. https://www.paypal.me/steebeeweebeeshow/2 More Steven: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quangou Bandcamp: https://steebeeweebee.bandcamp.com/ Itunes: https://goo.gl/PSooa0 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/steebeeweebee Send stuff to: 1425 N. Cherokee Ave P.O. Box 1391 Los Angeles, CA 90093 

Brendan Fitzgibbons returns to the podcast this week as we explore his transformative experience with psychedelic therapy. Brendan shares his personal journey as to why he chose to take the psychedelic therapy route and how it has profoundly impacted him. Brendan is the host of the popular podcast, “Spiritual Asshole,” writer, and actor.  If you are a frequent listener, you are familiar with my endless curiosity about psychedelic therapy. My conversation with Brendan was truly enlightening. Tune in as we chat about psychedelics and their potential as a catalyst for healing and personal growth. And you'll hear about my decision to start this myself and take you on my journey!  You'll hear: Why Brendan chose to take the psychedelic therapy route (7:30) The importance of experiencing psychedelic therapy in a safe and supportive environment (16:00) How has Mushrooms, and Ketamine Therapy helped Brendan with rumination and worry? What has integration looked like? (30:19) Resources:  Write Your Way Through It Follow me on her Therapy Journey and subscribe to the private podcast feed! Brendan on Instagram Episode 551 with Dr. Ellen Vora Episode 560 with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi MushyGirls Mindbloom Brendan Fitzgibbons is a Los Angeles writer, actor and podcast host. He's written for Comedy Central, ComedyCentral.com, and the Onion. He's been on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, MTV, and Comedy Central. His acting work has also been featured in South by Southwest and the Tribeca Film Festival. In 2021, he was the voice of the Samsung Galaxy phone and his podcast, "Spiritual Asshole" was named "Top Indie Podcast" by Stitcher in 2020 and 2021. He just recorded an album at the Ice House with Comedy Dynamics that will be out Feb 2024. Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/595 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming to the Stage – Season 7 In Season 7 of Coming To The Stage, Comedy Dynamics' first original series, host George Wallace introduces a new group of up-and-coming comedians who people WILL be talking about tomorrow. This season features: Elliott Morgan, Nate Jackson, Arnez J, Helen Hong, Will Weldon, Mal Hall, Becky Robinson, Josh Adam Meyers, Boogie B, Dave Merheje, Alycia Cooper, Jeffrey Jay, Daniel Webb, Joel Boyd, Adam Hamilton and Cookie Hull. Plus, Comedy Dynamics' very own, Mr. Microphone is back in action! COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming to the Stage – Season 9 In Season 9 of Coming To The Stage, Comedy Dynamics' first original series, host Jamie Kennedy introduces a new group of up-and-coming comedians who people WILL be talking about tomorrow. This season features Kelsey Cook, Chris Millhouse, Melissa McQueen, Skyler Stone, Flip Schultz, Justin Clark, Drew Platt, Evan McDonald, Mateen Stewart, Jason Rodgers, Julian Kiani, and Katrina Davis. Plus, Comedy Dynamics' very own, Mr. Microphone is back in action! COMEDY DYNAMICS YouTube Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim McVicar is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian who you can literally see all over America right now. You can see her at The World-Famous Hollywood Improv on Melrose as well as Levity clubs around the southwest. She also has her third special titled Female Comedian, out now on Amazon Prime and wherever else Comedy Dynamics distributes their specials. Some explaining to do here. This episode was recorded on what was the first warm day of the year in LA. Because of it, the cameras kept overheating. At one point, I attempted to correct everything by unplugging the power strip. That ended up erasing the first 20 minutes of the episode (lol).  The good news is, though YouTube tutorials, I figured out how to keep this from happening going forward. That isn't to say this episode didn't suffer. This is a relatively quick, mostly audio-only episode. It's a fun one, definitely was frustrated the whole time cause this was the first episode with the multi-cam setup that crapped out on me like this. Follow Kim McVicar on all of the stuff http://www.instgram.com/kim.mcvicar  http://www.threads.net/@kim.mcvicar  http://www.twitter.com/kim.mcvicar  http://www.tiktok.com/@kim.mcvicar  And GO SEE KIM MCVICAR LIVE! https://kimmcvicar.com  And yoooooooo. Follow me while you're at it! http://www.instagram.com/ianirarousso  http://www.threads.net/@ianirarousso  http://www.tiktok.com/@ianirarousso  http://www.twitter.com/ianirarousso  http://www.facebook.com/ianirarousso  Follow The Ian Ira Rousso Show Show on Instagram and Threads http://www.instagram.com/tiirspodcast  http://threads.net/@tiirspodcast   Join The Ian Ira Rousso Show groups on Reddit and Discord https://www.reddit.com/r/theianiraroussoshow/  https://discord.gg/AujN47Vj  And see me live! Upcoming dates and t-shirts for sale at: http://www.ianirarousso.com  I coproduce The 32 Special, a live stand-up comedy show at Ireland's 32 in the San Fernando Valley. Follow the show in Instagram to find out lineups week of http://www.instagram.com/32specialcomedyshow  Debut comedy album Sorry Again out now! https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ian-ira-rousso/1697388120  #TheIanIraRoussoShow #TIIRS #ComedyPodcast #ComedyTalkShow #TalkShow

Explore the life and enduring legacy of Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American woman whose experiences during WWII in concentration camps ignited her transformation into a civil rights icon. In this podcast episode, hosts Koji Steven Sakai and Michelle Malizaki delve into the intimate thoughts and profound adversities captured in Yuri's diary. From tales of community resilience within the camps to discussions on identity and patriotism, this episode honors Kochiyama's empathetic activism and challenges us to reflect on the true meaning of citizenship. Join us in paying tribute to a beacon of the civil rights movement and the resilient spirit that defines the Japanese American experience. ABOUT OUR PERFORMERSierra is a standup comic, writer, and actor. She recently shot her first hourlong standup special with Comedy Dynamics and can be seen playing Evangeline on Mindy Kaling's The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max. In the past, she was part of the main cast of The G Word with Adam Conover on Netflix and voiced characters for Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon. She has also written for shows like Exploding Kittens (Netflix), Close Enough (Max), Earth To Ned (Disney+), and Eureka! (Disney+).LINKShttps://www.nps.gov/people/yuri-kochiyama.htm JANM Online collection link for Yuri Kochiyama:https://janm.emuseum.com/groups/yuri-kochiyama--mary-nakahara--collection/resultsABOUT USWelcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Japanese Americans, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey through the curated collection of the Japanese American National Museum, showcasing the diverse tapestry of a community that has shaped the American story in extraordinary ways.  Welcome to "Japanese America," where each story unfolds like a chapter in a living history book.For more information about the Japanese American National Museum, please visit our website at www.janm.org. CREDITSThe music was created by  Jalen BlankWritten by Koji Steven SakaiHosts: Michelle Malizaki and Koji Steven SakaiEdited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai in Conjunction with the Japanese American National Musem

Coming To The Stage, Comedy Dynamics' first original series, is back with an exciting 10th Season! Host Jamie Kennedy introduces a new group of up-and-coming comedians who people WILL be talking about tomorrow. This season features Cameron Peloso, Ryan Hicks, Django Gold, Felicia Folkes, Flip Schultz, Mike Lawson, Frank DeCaro, Shanna Christmas, Jodi Miller, Ahri Findling, Mookie Thompson, and Angie Stocker. Plus, Comedy Dynamics' very own, Mr. Microphone is back in action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barry Katz shares his insights on comedy's past, present, and future. Hear his story. More About Barry Katz: Barry Katz is an Emmy and Grammy nominated TV-film-record producer, talent manager, and podcast host. Katz is universally known for representing iconic artists like Louie Anderson, Ken Jeong, Andy Dick, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Epps, giving the first quality stage time in New York City and Boston to future stars like Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Sarah Silverman, Anthony Clark, Dave Attell, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Timothy Olyphant, Denis Leary, and the late Patrice O'Neal, as well as helping launch the careers of some of the most extraordinary comedy artists in the business—including Dave Chappelle, Nick Swardson, Louie CK, Felipe Esparza, Bill Burr, Frank Caliendo, Marc Maron, Whitney Cummings, Bill Bellamy, Judah Friedlander, Wanda Sykes, Bert Kreischer, Jeff Dye, Jim Gaffigan, Dane Cook, Steve Byrne, Jeffrey Ross, Neil Brennan, and former and present SNL stars Darrell Hammond, Jay Mohr, Melissa Villasenor, Jim Breuer, and Tracy Morgan. Throughout his career, Katz has sold 39 out of 40 stand-up comedy specials he produced and has brokered an unprecedented 100 TV development deals, created 3 television shows, and executive produced over 50 different specials, documentaries, reality shows, and scripted series including the YouTube TV produced Telethon for America (with Natalie Portman, Orlando Bloom, Jennifer Lawrence, Pete Davidson, Alicia Keys, Charlize Theron, Ray Romano, Chelsea Handler, and Jane Fonda), NBC's Whitney, Netflix's The Road Trick, FOX's Action, HBO's Tourgasm, Showtime's Jay Mohr: Happy. And A Lot, History Channel's Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery, TBS's Frank TV, Comedy Central's Whitney Cummings: Money Shot, CBS' Welcome to New York (Letterman's first produced sitcom), HBO's Heidi Fleiss: The Would-be Madam of Crystal, the syndicated Bellamy/Tim Meadows/Jon Lovitz/Vivica Fox sitcom Mr. Box Office, and 7 seasons of the Emmy-nominated NBC series Last Comic Standing. Katz started his involvement in the film business when he helped Chappelle and Neal Brennan (who eventually went on to create Chappelle's Show) sell the cult classic Half Baked to Universal Studios and went on to produce several films after that, including Employee of the Month (starring Jessica Simpson and Cook), Good Luck Chuck (starring Jessica Alba), My Best Friend's Girl (starring Kate Hudson and Alec Baldwin), I Killed JFK (about the only living person in history to admit to killing Kennedy), and Misery Loves Comedy (starring Tom Hanks, Amy Schumer, Judd Apatow, and Larry David). Katz was the first manager to work with a comedy artist to use social media to accelerate their career, with Dane Cook. At the height of his popularity, he was able to press a button on his computer and sell out 2 shows in one night at Boston Garden and 2 shows in one night at Madison Square Garden for a total of 75,000 tickets sold in less than a week—which had never been done before. In the recording world, he has produced Grammy nominated, multiple gold, platinum, and double platinum albums, while becoming the only manager/producer to debut a comedy album in Billboard's top 5 national charts–twice. In other facets of the business, Katz was one of the driving forces and co-founders of Comedy Dynamics, which has become one of the largest independent comedy production and distribution companies in the world. Additionally, he was involved in the original sale of the Emmy-nominated Comedy Central Roasts to the network, which has become one of the longest running, most profitable, annual specials franchises in the history of TV. https://www.barrykatz.com/

Join me in this episode as I sit down with the talented comedian Raj Suresh. We delve into his unique journey from a business major at Penn State to pursuing a career in comedy. Raj shares his cultural pressures and the importance of finding mentors like Zarna Garg to navigate the comedy world. We also discuss his recent TV special, "Break the Leg," and the power of consistent content creation. Get ready for a laughter-filled and inspiring conversation!Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[02:45] Raj's journey.[09:16] Raj's first impression of Marc.[18:30] Seeking a therapist.[22:35] From business to comedy.[31:40] Find a mentor.[34:50] Wrapping up.--- Connect with Me! Instagram: @BetterWallet TikTok: @BetterWallet Twitter: @TheBetterWallet YouTube: @BetterWallet

Join comedian and writer Katrina Davis as she shares her observations about coffee shop hygiene, the embalming process, and the freedom that comes with discovering your dumbest self. Let the discomfort of flawed humanity envelop you in laughs as you relate to someone raised in Florida and realize they're just like you. Seen on America's Got Talent, Comedy Dynamics' Coming To The Stage Season 9, this special marks Katrina's one-hour debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ymp1to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ComedyDynamics Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ComedyDynamics TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/J1wucyQ/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ComedyDynamics http://www.comedydynamics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bloody Mary Live from Alaska features conversations with Becky Braunstein, JoAnn Schinderle and Derek Sheen discussing their favorite horror movies and in the case of Becky, their favorite horror-comedy tv show. It was so exciting to explore Alaska and perform at the legendary Koot's in Anchorage. Becky Braunstein is a comedian and actor from Alaska, currently based in Portland, Oregon. She has appeared on Trinkets on Netflix, Shrill on Hulu, survived cancer and has a half hour comedy special on EPIX & Amazon Prime Video as part of Unprotected Sets, produced by Wanda Sykes. Watch the new music video from The Exbats that she directed and stared in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrgpTTsvmV4 JoAnn Schinderle is a standup comic, actress, and writer residing in Los Angeles, but she'll be darned to let you forget her midwestern roots. Her debut album, "Dark Jeans" was released on Comedy Dynamics in Aug '19 and sat at #1 on iTunes for the week of its release. Recently she appeared on an episode of Night Court! Derek Sheen tours the country and has released four critically acclaimed albums on Minneapolis based Stand Up! Records, with Grammy Winning producer Dan Schlissel. All four albums are available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music right now! Enjoy this live episode!

We talked to Katrina Davis (@katrinasivad) about the hot guy who worked with her at a pizza parlor. You can check out her comedy special "Figuring it Out" on Comedy Dynamics, here. Follow this show on Instagram ⁠⁠@kariassadghostdetective ⁠⁠for some video reels and updates about live shows. Ghost Detective is hosted by ⁠⁠@assadkarirocks⁠⁠ and edited and produced by James Hillmer ⁠⁠@jdhillmer⁠⁠.

In Season 9 of Coming To The Stage, Comedy Dynamics' first original series, host Jamie Kennedy introduces a new group of up-and-coming comedians who people WILL be talking about tomorrow. This season features Kelsey Cook, Chris Millhouse, Melissa McQueen, Skyler Stone, Flip Schultz, Justin Clark, Drew Platt, Evan McDonald, Mateen Stewart, Jason Rodgers, Julian Kiani, and Katrina Davis. Plus, Comedy Dynamics' very own, Mr. Microphone is back in action! YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ymp1to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ComedyDynamics Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ComedyDynamics TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/J1wucyQ/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ComedyDynamics http://www.comedydynamics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, The Watchers are recapping and reviewing season 2, episode 4 of the Showtime series Yellowjackets, "Old Wounds." Andrea and Jodie welcome their first guest, the lovely and hilarious Josh Gondelman! Josh is a writer and comedian who has worked on shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. He also served as the head writer and executive producer on Desus and Mero. He's the author of Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results, and last year, his debut comedy special, People Pleaser was produced by Comedy Dynamics, which means you can watch it just about anywhere. (You should, because it's wonderful and so, so funny.) He's also, most importantly for our purposes, a Yellowjackets fan.We talk with Josh about Yellowjackets' balancing of comedy and drama, sitting with show's ambiguity, why the horror and gore isn't so bad even if you're a squeamish person, and of course, everything that went down this week in 1996 and 2021.Watch Josh's debut comedy special People Pleaser. You can catch Josh on the road. He's hitting just about everywhere in the United States this year.Pick up Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results. You can read the essay we referenced at the beginning of the episode here.Follow Josh on Twitter and Instagram, and sign up for his fantastic newsletter. Get tickets for the Screaming Females livestream Andrea mentioned at the end of the episode here. They're New Jersey's greatest band.If you're reading this, that means you've probably got your podcatcher of choice open right now. It would be SO helpful if you gave our little new show a follow. If you like what you hear, you could even leave us a review. ☺️Follow:The Watchers on Twitter and Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Twitter an Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Twitter (@jodiemim) and Instagram (@jodie_mim)Our sister show, New Jersey Is the World, on Twitter (@njistheworld) and Instagram (@newjerseyistheworld)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song,...

The beloved Gareth Reynolds joins us in studio today and we discuss how to methodically take down a squirrel. We also share our personal superstitions, do impressions (of other impressions), and Gareth tells us he grew up in Jeffrey Dahmer's town. Also in this episode, Brendan shares 7 of his signature recipes. Gareth Reynolds is an internationally touring stand-up comedian whose brilliantly clever quips perfectly offset Dave Anthony's hilarious snark on their smash-hit podcast The Dollop which garners over 5 Million downloads every month. Gareth has written on Arrested Development, Flaked and Hoops for Netflix as well as You're The Worst on FX and I'm Sorry for truTV. Previous to that he wrote on Comedy Central sitcom Idiotsitter, took the lead on ABC show Hail Mary and has been seen on IFC's Maron. His debut stand-up album was released Dec 2019 on Comedy Dynamics. Originally hailing from the sweet streets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Gareth moved to Los Angeles where he began producing and writing his own material, eventually making shows at Comedy Central, the Travel Channel, and MTV. SUPPORT GARETH: YouTube: @GarethReynoldstv  Instagram: @reynoldsgareth Twitter: @reynoldsgareth Website: http://www.garethreynolds.com Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZVgbljHtxM&feature=youtu.be THE DOLLOP PODCAST: YouTube: @dollopcomedy  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dollop-with-dave-anthony-and-gareth-reynolds/id643055307 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3m9c2ibJOYiigvVuswYSgU?si=090a5ecb43224a3a *** GET TICKETS TO SEE CANNON AT GRAMERCY THEATRE: https://concerts.livenation.com/event/00005D62A92F2DCF?f_use_ras_unavailability=true&f_ras_manifest_attributes=true&f_tmol_prefix=true MERCH: https://thelaughbutton.merchtable.com/heres-the-scenario Want to work with us? Email scenariopodproducer@gmail.com. FOLLOW THE SHOW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heresthescenariopod/ Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/ScenarioPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ScenarioPod Website: https://thelaughbutton.com/podcasts/heres-the-scenario FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Mike Feeney Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @iammikefeeney Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nyfreshmaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeFeeneyComedy Website: https://www.mikefeeneycomedy.com Mike Cannon Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @iammikecannon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikeCannonComedy Website: https://www.mikecannoncomedy.com Brendan Sagalow Instagram, Twitter, TikTok: @brendansagalow Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sags2riches YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrendanSagalow Website: https://brendansagalow.com Produced by Nicole Lyons Instagram: @nicoleclyons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join comedian and writer Katrina Davis as she shares her observations about coffee shop hygiene, the embalming process, and the freedom that comes with discovering your dumbest self. Let the discomfort of flawed humanity envelop you in laughs as you relate to someone raised in Florida and realize they're just like you. Seen on America's Got Talent, Comedy Dynamics' Coming To The Stage Season 9, this special marks Katrina's one-hour debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ymp1to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ComedyDynamics Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ComedyDynamics TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/J1wucyQ/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ComedyDynamics http://www.comedydynamics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome Brian Volk-Weiss. Brian is an American film and television producer and director. He is the founder and current chief executive officer (CEO) of The Nacelle Company and its subsidiary company, Comedy Dynamics.He is also the creator, producer, and occasional director of the current Netflix series, The Toys That Made Us and The Movies That Made Us, along with the television specials, Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History and Discontinued (originally on The CW). Through Comedy Dynamics, he has produced and directed numerous stand-up specials and comedy albums for comedians like Kevin Hart, Jim Gaffigan, Ali Wong, Tiffany Haddish, Ilana Glazer, and many others. Volk-Weiss has also produced several television shows including Join or Die with Craig Ferguson, Behind the Attraction on Disney+, A Toy Store Near You, The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek, and Down to Earth with Zac Efron. He also serves as executive producer on the revival of the 1992 TV series, Mad About You.Check them out at @brianvolkweiss on InstagramWe now have an INSTAGRAM! Check it out at thecleancomedypodcast on InstagramWe also have a PATREON! Check out patreon.com/CleanComedyPodcast for more details.Turn your funny into money! Check out the official website here: http://comedypreneur.comPick up a copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here: https://amzn.to/31H4wxmDo you have a topic that you would like to hear discussed?Are you a clean comedian looking for an awesome podcast to be in?Do you have life-burning questions?Reach out to us at https://www.thecleancomedypodcast.com/contact/

A favorite episode in 2022! Listen to our golden episode now! Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson and Maijia Digiorgio visit Friends and have that real talk about race and food shaming with host Marina Franklin. Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson is currently Professor and Chair of American Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. She is also author of the award-winning Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power, a groundbreaking study that explores the nexus between food, gender, race, class, and power in the United States. Her forthcoming book, Eating While Black: Real Talk on Food Shaming and Policing in America, examines anti-Black racism in and around our food lives. She is a cultural studies expert who combines design thinking, qualitative assessment methods, (including interviews, focus groups, observations and record reviews), oral history and material culture to foster social and systemic change. She has consulted for a number of historical and cultural heritage sites, public and private sector organizations, and provided numerous keynote addresses on race and culture. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Williams-Forson holds her bachelor's degree in English, African-American Studies/Women's Studies from the University of Virginia. She earned her master's and doctorate in American Studies (with a certificate in Women's Studies) from the University of Maryland College Park. Maija DiGiorgio is a comedian, actor, writer, radio personality, filmmaker, musician, and a NY-to-LA transplant. In her first year of doing stand-up comedy, she took the comedy world by storm while taping five national TV appearances, which included her receiving a standing ovation at NBC's “Live from the Apollo”. Her hour special for Comedy Dynamics titled “Maija! Maija! Maija!,” recorded at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, is on Amazon Prime. Her Dry Bar Special “Maija Pinion” is currently airing on Amazon Prime and AppleTV has already reached over six million views on the web. Since her impressive start in comedy, DiGiorgio has performed at a wide array of notable venues and events throughout the world—including New York City's Beacon Theater, the New Orleans' Essence Festival, and Scotland's Edinburgh Festival—as well as on TV performances across most major networks—including HBO's “Def Comedy Jam,” NBC's “Comics Unleashed,” Fox's “Laughs” and the “Uncontrolled Comedy Hour,” and BET's “Comic View.” Through her work, she has had the opportunity to perform alongside many industry standouts, including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Dane Cook, Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, and Tracy Morgan. DiGiorgio has been described as “Fantastic!” by Dave Chappelle and has been referred to as “A f**king star!” by Bill Burr.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

On this final Black in the Middle of 2022 we sit down with actor, stand-up comedian and FAMU alum Mateen Stewart. We discuss Mateen's journey from Detroit to Hollywood, all the talent and hustle that got him there and how he found stand-up along the way. Then we get real. Mateen tells us how the unexpected loss of his mother in 2020 changed his life and informs his comedy. Is it hard to be funny in the wake of tragedy? And in this age of cancel culture, what's off-limits onstage? Mateen Stewart is a Detroit native and Los Angeles local. He can be seen on season 9 of Comedy Dynamics' "Coming to the Stage" and in the upcoming film "The Devil Runs Kansas City." Mateen has been featured onscreen with Ben Stiller and Andy Daly and hosts "Late for Work" Sundays at the Hollywood Improv. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University.

Walker shares about his journey from competitive sports and then leaving that behind to pursue acting. As a writer, Walker sold two genre scripts last year: Full Ride stars Durmot Mulroney and Anne Heche and will premiere in early 2023. Possession of the Abby Rose was sold to MarVista Entertainment and is currently in development. Sun Shine, his film debut as a writer/director/producer, played 23 festivals in 7 countries, winning several awards, including Best International Film. Thorp, a feature he wrote and produced, can currently be seen on Apple+ and Amazon Prime. It was distributed by Comedy Dynamics and stars Lucy Walters (Power), Ajay Naidu (Office Space), and Toby Onwumere (The Matrix 4). As an actor, he has appeared in dozens of TV shows, including: The Sinner, The Deuce, and most recently Only Murders in the Building. He has a great supporting role in Damien Chazelle's upcoming feature, Babylon. Find Walker: @thewalkmancometh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Walker shares about his journey from competitive sports and then leaving that behind to pursue acting. As a writer, Walker sold two genre scripts last year: Full Ride stars Durmot Mulroney and Anne Heche and will premiere in early 2023. Possession of the Abby Rose was sold to MarVista Entertainment and is currently in development. Sun Shine, his film debut as a writer/director/producer, played 23 festivals in 7 countries, winning several awards, including Best International Film. Thorp, a feature he wrote and produced, can currently be seen on Apple+ and Amazon Prime. It was distributed by Comedy Dynamics and stars Lucy Walters (Power), Ajay Naidu (Office Space), and Toby Onwumere (The Matrix 4).  As an actor, he has appeared in dozens of TV shows, including: The Sinner, The Deuce, and most recently Only Murders in the Building. He has a great supporting role in Damien Chazelle's upcoming feature, Babylon.  Find Walker: @thewalkmancometh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome back the great Jeff Shaw! Jeff is also an accomplished stand-up comedian whose first Dry Bar Comedy special Manly Girly Man has garnered over 10 million views on Facebook and is currently streaming on Peacock and Comedy Dynamics. Jeff's second Dry Bar Comedy special will be released in the fall.Jeff is a former linguist for the Army, a former staff writer for American Greetings, a former comedy club manager for Carnival Cruise Line, a former humor columnist for Cleveland's SCENE Magazine and Buffalo's Artvoice, and the author of The Fun Dude's Guide to Cruising: A Humorous Handbook for Taking Your First Cruise and Living to Complain About It, available on Amazon as both a Kindle e-book and paperback.We talk about his second Dry Bar Comedy special, The High Voice of Reason, released on September 16th, only on the Dry Bar app. Check them out at https://jeffthefundude.com/You can also watch his special for FREE using promo code: JEFFSHAWWe now have an INSTAGRAM! Check it out at thecleancomedypodcast on InstagramWe also have a PATREON! Check out patreon.com/CleanComedyPodcast for more details.Turn your funny into money! Check out the official website here: http://comedypreneur.comPick up a copy of “How To Produce Comedy Shows For Fun & Profit” here: https://amzn.to/31H4wxmDo you have a topic that you would like to hear discussed? Are you a clean comedian looking for an awesome podcast to be in? Do you have life-burning questions?Reach out to us at https://www.thecleancomedypodcast.com/contact/

New instagram: http://www.instagram.com/uncleroosterianirarousso My friend Kim McVicar is a Canadian-born stand-up comedian who got her start in the biz as a backup dancer. Her credentials literally includes backup dancing for P. Diddy. Since then, she found herself in Los Angeles pursuing stand-up comedy. It ended up being the best decision she ever made cause today, you can see her perform regularly at The World-Famous Hollywood Improv and all over the country. Episode available on YouTube:https://youtu.be/couMMdyExEY Her specials Please Notice Me (2020) and Tap Dancing On My Mother's Grave (2022) are now available on Comedy Dynamics. Her dates at http://www.kimmcvicar.com  Follow her on the IG's http://www.instagram.com/kim.mcvicar She has a podcast “I Don't Wanna Wait” for all you Dawson's Creek fans: https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-wanna-wait/id1553162438%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E Keep up to speed with me while you're at it. http://www.ianirarousso.com (for dates) http://www.instagram.com/uncleroosterianirarousso (again, new IG) http://www.twitter.com/ianirarousso http://www.facebook.com/ianirarousso http://www.tiktok.com/@ianirarousso

Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson and Maijia Digiorgio visit Friends and have that real talk about race and food shaming with host Marina Franklin. Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson is currently Professor and Chair of American Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. She is also author of the award-winning Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power, a groundbreaking study that explores the nexus between food, gender, race, class, and power in the United States. Her forthcoming book, Eating While Black: Real Talk on Food Shaming and Policing in America, examines anti-Black racism in and around our food lives. She is a cultural studies expert who combines design thinking, qualitative assessment methods, (including interviews, focus groups, observations and record reviews), oral history and material culture to foster social and systemic change. She has consulted for a number of historical and cultural heritage sites, public and private sector organizations, and provided numerous keynote addresses on race and culture. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Williams-Forson holds her bachelor's degree in English, African-American Studies/Women's Studies from the University of Virginia. She earned her master's and doctorate in American Studies (with a certificate in Women's Studies) from the University of Maryland College Park. Maija DiGiorgio is a comedian, actor, writer, radio personality, filmmaker, musician, and a NY-to-LA transplant. In her first year of doing stand-up comedy, she took the comedy world by storm while taping five national TV appearances, which included her receiving a standing ovation at NBC's “Live from the Apollo”. Her hour special for Comedy Dynamics titled “Maija! Maija! Maija!,” recorded at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC, is on Amazon Prime. Her Dry Bar Special “Maija Pinion” is currently airing on Amazon Prime and AppleTV has already reached over six million views on the web. Since her impressive start in comedy, DiGiorgio has performed at a wide array of notable venues and events throughout the world—including New York City's Beacon Theater, the New Orleans' Essence Festival, and Scotland's Edinburgh Festival—as well as on TV performances across most major networks—including HBO's “Def Comedy Jam,” NBC's “Comics Unleashed,” Fox's “Laughs” and the “Uncontrolled Comedy Hour,” and BET's “Comic View.” Through her work, she has had the opportunity to perform alongside many industry standouts, including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Bill Burr, Dane Cook, Wanda Sykes, Mike Epps, and Tracy Morgan. DiGiorgio has been described as “Fantastic!” by Dave Chappelle and has been referred to as “A f**king star!” by Bill Burr.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

This episode originally aired on August 3, 2022. Happy Labor Day! Actor and comedian Leah Rudick shares her fast-climb to social media fandom, the opportunities that have stemmed from her viral videos, the business of comedy, and much more. Leah's first standup special, “Everything is Fine!” can be seen on the Seed & Spark streaming platform. Her standup was featured in the most recent season of Comedy Dynamics' “Coming to the Stage,'' available on Pluto TV. She is a regular on the comedy festival circuit. Favorite TV credits include HBO's High Maintenance where she plays Isabel and IFC'c Commuters. Her comedy and character videos have amassed over 10 million likes on TikTok & Instagram. Follow Leah on Instagram, TikTok and on her website for live show info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Phil Kopczynski.Phil is a stand up comedian. He placed 2nd in the Seattle International Comedy Competition, has a comedy special on Dry Bar titled “Full Grown Man”, and a Comedy Dynamics special titled “Live at the Spokane Comedy Club.”In today's episode, the two discuss: Phil's upbringing in Eastern Washington and how he started in comedy (07:11), Phil's foray into corporate comedy and some ridiculous stories from the Fortune 500 circuit (25:41), and Phil gives a double dose of stories (52:55)AND SO MUCH MORE!Follow Phil: @phillipkopczynskiFor more content: https://www.adamtillercomedy.comFollow the Pod: https://www.instagram.com/fandfpodIntro Music: “End of the World”, Travis ThompsonOutro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Actor and comedian Leah Rudick shares her fast-climb to social media fandom, the opportunities that have stemmed from her viral videos, the business of comedy, and much more. Leah's first standup special, “Everything is Fine!” can be seen on the Seed & Spark streaming platform. Her standup was featured in the most recent season of Comedy Dynamics' “Coming to the Stage,'' available on Pluto TV. She is a regular on the comedy festival circuit. Favorite TV credits include HBO's High Maintenance where she plays Isabel and IFC'c Commuters. Her comedy and character videos have amassed over 10 million likes on TikTok & Instagram. Foillow Leah on Instagram, TikTok and on her website for live show info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The amazing Miz Cracker joins us to talk about EVERYTHING!  Unlocking some secrets and telling some stories, fun, doesn't do justice to this twisting and turning chat.   Having just released her first stand-up special, Here I Stand out now by Comedy Dynamics on Amazon Prime we get the inside scoop on how she prepped for the taping, and what it was like being part of the Tribeca Film Festival.  It's a must she and this Queen rules the stage and so much more.   you can follow her on Insta @miz_cracker and for all her info at www.mizcracker.com To follow us boys and for info on all our live shows hit us at www.soewhat-damaged.com Support the show: https://www.somewhat-damaged.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joining us on the New Music Business is the CEO of Comedy Dynamics, Brian Volk-Weiss, who's officially our first guest that does not exclusively work in the music industry. Given how parallel these two industries are, there are incredible revelations on how he operates the most successful independent comedy record label in the world.04:20 Welcome08:02 Breaking into the comedy industry11:35 Managing comics18:53 Retiring from management22:25 Launching the Comedy Dynamics record label28:35 Audio rights30:56 Where is the money coming from?32:22 Grammy nominations36:34 Record deals within the comedy industry50:26 How to write moral record contracts59:47 What's on the horizon?1:02:55 Final questionSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmbAri's Take Academy (use code NMB for 10% off): https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpaConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comAcademy: https://aristakeacademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandTwitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Brian Volk-Weiss:Website: https://www.comedydynamics.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/brianvolkweissEdited and mixed by Maxton HunterMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Kelly Bachman opens up about her PTSD and being a survivor of rape trauma. Kelly has a comedy show with fellow comedian Dylan Adler entitled, "Rape Victims are Horny Too," that is being recorded as a special to be released by Comedy Dynamics. Follow Kelly on Twitter: @BellyKachman. Follow Kelly on IG: @KellyBachman. Support John on Patreon: patreon.com/jfod. Join John's newsletter: jfodnews.com.

Billy & Dom talk with podcaster/writer Chirs Mancini who talks about his new graphic novel Long Ago and Far Away, his current podcast What're You Watching?, the old school art of video rentals, his favorite films from the last year, and Eats the World with some Trader Joe's mini ice cream cones! Chris Mancini is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, podcaster and parent. He has written on everything from soap operas to parenting books to comics to horror films, which are all more closely related than you think. He has screened and spoken at various prestigious festivals and conventions including Slamdance and Comic-Con in San Diego. Chris made his first stop motion film at age 12 and has been trying to have someone greenlight a sequel ever since. He has written and directed award-winning short films, a horror/comedy feature film (Asylum) for Lionsgate, and was a writer and producer on Ear Buds: The Podcasting Documentary for Comedy Dynamics.  Get your Friendship Onion merchandise at https://www.thefriendshiponionpodcast.com! Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes and please be sure to rate, subscribe, and leave a comment/review! And be sure to follow and add your favorite funky jams to our Spotify playlist "The Friendship Onion." Feel free to leave Billy and Dom a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello at https://www.speakpipe.com/thefriendshiponion or write us an email at thefriendshiponion@kastmedia.com TFO's IG - @thefriendshiponion Billy's IG - @boydbilly Dom's IG - @dom_monaghan_ Chris's Twitter:  @chrisjmancini @whitecatstories White Cat Entertainment Produced by Jon Cvack - IG: @jcvack Go to keeps.com/ONION to receive your first month of treatment for free. Go to publicgoods.com/ONION or use code ONION at checkout to receive $15 off your first order. Go to shopify.com/onion for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal at MagicSpoon.com/ONION and use the code ONION to save five dollars off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lubyanka Criminal Group is another name for Russia's version of the CIA. They are known as the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB). Today on World on Drugs I'm going to talk about how the FSB was responsible for directing two civil wars and putting Vladimir Putin in a position of power. Beyond war and contract killings, we'll also cover how they decided to poison their enemies who tried to stop them or spoke out against them. The FSB still carries plenty of power today and will continue to do so as long as Vladimir Putin holds the Presidency of Russia. GUEST FRANK CASTILLO @frankcastillo Frank Castillo grew up in San Jose, CA. When he moved to LA, he worked his way up at the iconic Los Angeles venue The Comedy Store and was passed as a Paid Regular. Frank became a staple of The Comedy Store Roast Battles, and in January of 2017, Frank became the Champion of Roast Battle II on Comedy Central. Frank can be seen in the Showtime documentary The Comedy Store, in Mike Binder's upcoming feature Halfway To Amarillo, and most recently released his first album Lupe with Comedy Dynamics. He has two podcasts Buddies and Peak'd supported by Puffco, Punch extracts and Alienlabs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8tJzsFEq8M –BBC news story on his poisoning. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/01/28/with-his-dying-words-poisoned-spy-alexander-litvinenko-named-putin-as-his-killer/ https://www.amazon.com/Blowing-Russia-Vladimir-Putins-Fake/dp/1783341556/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F5T6PBJBTQTI&keywords=blowing+up+russia&qid=1652826522&sprefix=blowing+up+russia%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1 Link to book on amazon.com

Episode 229: Tell the truth and make it funny! Comedy veteran Mo Alexander (Comedy Central, Kevin Hart's Hart of the City) thought about jumping off a bridge after he felt the hate of a crowd of 400 people in North Carolina. He talks about overcoming bad shows, and opening for comedy legends, and Mo surprises us with a special guest. Mo shares advice he's received along the way and talks about recording an album at the famous Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. Plus more! Please rate and review. Mo AlexanderWhen Mo Alexander hits the stage, it's clear that you're in the hands of a man who knows what he's doing.  With comedy influences such as Bill Hicks, Paul Mooney, and Richard Pryor, Mo combines intelligence and debauchery into a product that is just as funny as it is important. In the past few years Mo has been on several syndicated radio shows in major markets, such as Bob & Tom (Indianapolis), and Mancow (Chicago). He made his way through the ranks to become a semi-finalist in both the San Francisco Comedy Competition (2012) and the Seattle Comedy Competition (2013) and has been a headliner at a number of comedy festivals such as Asheville Comedy Fest (2015), Altercation Comedy Festival (2016 & 2018), Hopkins Comedy Festival (2017), Memphis Comedy Festival (2017), North Carolina Comedy Festival (2018). On December 15, 2017, Mo's first national stand-up appearance aired on Comedy Central where he appeared in Kevin Hart's “Hart of the City: Memphis.” Mo has released four CDs:  Evolution (2006), Nappy Headed Hoes and Other FCC Infractions (2008), Just in Case the Mayans are Right….(2016) (featured on the iTunes new and notable charts front page for 5 months), and Got Clots (2016). Website Instagram Twitter Art of Bombing:  Dead & Mellow: https://deadandmellow.com/  "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult  Bumpers provided by Joe Nicola Music  Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/    Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/blitzed-entertainment Leave us a voice message: https://podinbox.com/artofbombingpod Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dbubcomedy  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artofbombingpod  FB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/  Twitter: @artofbombingpod  Instagram: @artofbombingpod  Twitch: @artofbombingpod YouTube: Art of Bombing Podcast  Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/  Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 228: Uncooked spaghetti against the wall! Seasoned comic Damon Sumner (Epix, Sirius XM, Circle Network) flew too close to the sun on the international stage. One night in Shanghai he had the crowd right where he wanted them, but after an on-stage pivot to untested material, he quickly found himself in an upstairs bathroom contemplating his future in comedy. Damon learned a lot from his early encounters with international crowds - it helped him to develop material that was relatable to a lot of people at once. Dan, Josh, and Damon talk about how a comic's voice makes material your own: words can be stolen, but the essence of the joke can't. Plus more! Please rate and review. Damon SumnerDamon Sumner has been bringing laughter to people's lives even before he held a mic on a stage. He has continued to hone his craft and every time he touches the stage, he delivers hilarious stories about his upbringing, and witty, high-energy observations of everyday life. Since starting stand-up in Atlanta, Damon has shared the stage with numerous headliners, like Iliza, Brent Morin, Todd Glass, Sarah Tiana, George Wallace, and so many more. He can be seen on The Weather Channel's “Weather Gone Viral”, The Circle Network's “Standup Nashville”, and EPIX's “Unprotected Sets. He co-hosts a relationship podcast with his wife, “Sum it Up with The Sumners”, is ⅓ of the hilarious sports podcast, “Forth and Ten” and runs shows all around the ATL.  Website Instagram Twitter Art of Bombing:  Dead & Mellow: https://deadandmellow.com/  "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult  Bumpers provided by Joe Nicola Music  Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/    Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/blitzed-entertainment Leave us a voice message: https://podinbox.com/artofbombingpod Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dbubcomedy  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artofbombingpod  FB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/  Twitter: @artofbombingpod  Instagram: @artofbombingpod  Twitch: @artofbombingpod YouTube: Art of Bombing Podcast  Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/  Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 227: Making A Good Impression! In this episode, Dan and Josh (Josh is gone) are joined by Watertown, SD-based comedian Lee Bruns  (HBO Max, Motorcycle Monthly) who talks about bombing while trying to make a good impression on a booker. Lee talks about the obstacles of living in a small town and having to create his own stage time while curating comedy in a small market. He also shares his dream gig and it's not what you'd think - it's the. Art. of. Bombing! Plus more! Please rate and review. Lee BrunsLee Bruns is a 54-year-old father of three who never really got the hang of being an adult. Formally trained auctioneer,  writer for Many motorcycle magazines, Special Olympics coach, and nerd level motorcycle guy.  Website Instagram Twitter Art of Bombing:  Dead & Mellow: https://deadandmellow.com/  "Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult  Bumpers provided by Joe Nicola Music  Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/    Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/blitzed-entertainment Leave us a voice message: https://podinbox.com/artofbombingpod Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dbubcomedy  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/artofbombingpod  FB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/  Twitter: @artofbombingpod  Instagram: @artofbombingpod  Twitch: @artofbombingpod YouTube: Art of Bombing Podcast  Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/  Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here are two incredible stories from Showrunner and Co-Creator of Friends and Grace & Frankie Marta Kauffman and Executive Producer of Movies that Made Us Brian Volk Weiss. These are the stories that haven't been made yet. Brian hopes to develop his story this in the next few years and Marta has pitched her story around Hollywood to no avail. These are the stories that were never made. From Season 2; Episode 15 - Marta Kauffman is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning television writer, producer, and showrunner behind the hit series Friends and Grace & Frankie. After graduating from Brandeis University, Kauffman got her big break alongside David Crane when their pilots Dream On (1990) and The Powers That Be (1992) were green-lit. The pair then launched Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions with Kevin Bright and became the trio that created the iconic sitcom Friends. In 2015, Kauffman started her production company, Okay Goodnight, with industry veterans Robbie Tollin and Hannah KS Canter. Their first series, Grace & Frankie, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, and Sam Waterston premiered on Netflix in 2015 and is Netflix's longest-running original ever. The series has received multiple Emmy and SAG nominations and is beginning production on the seventh and final season. In 2018, the company produced the documentary Seeing Allred, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and is currently available on Netflix. Kauffman has received a number of honors and awards including the Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award for lifetime achievement in television writing from the Writers Guild of America, the 2016 Outstanding Television Writer award at the 23rd annual Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference, The Kieser Award at the 44th Annual Humanitas Awards, and Variety's TV Producers Impact Report for consecutive years in 2019 and 2020. From Season 3; Episode 10 - Brian Volk-Weiss is the founder and CEO of the Nacelle Company, a leading Comedy producing and distribution house. Nacelle has produced and distributed scripted and unscripted content and established podcasting, development, distribution, records, publishing, marketing and management divisions. Volk-Weiss has created, directed and produced hits such as Netflix's docu-series, Down To Earth with Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, and The Toys That Made Us, and Kevin Hart's Guide To Black History, as well as Behind The Attraction for Disney +, A Toy Store Near You, CW's Discontinued, All The Way Black for BET+, and History's Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek. He served as EP on the revival of the 1992 series Mad About You. He has been nominated 19 times for Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album and won 4 for production on performances by Louis C.K. and Dave Chappelle. Through his years managing, producing, directing and writing in the entertainment industry, Volk-Weiss has negotiated deals with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, HBO, Discovery, BET+, A&E Networks, Hulu, Viacom, History, and many more. He's grown Nacelle's comedy house, Comedy Dynamics, into the nation's largest independent producer and distributor of stand up comedy.He served as EP on the revival of the 1992 series Mad About You. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brian Volk-Weiss is the founder and CEO of the Nacelle Company, a leading Comedy producing and distribution house. Nacelle has produced and distributed scripted and unscripted content and established podcasting, development, distribution, records, publishing, marketing and management divisions. Volk-Weiss has created, directed and produced hits such as Netflix's docu-series, Down To Earth with Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, and The Toys That Made Us, and Kevin Hart's Guide To Black History, as well as Behind The Attraction for Disney +, A Toy Store Near You, CW's Discontinued, All The Way Black for BET+, and History's Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek. He served as EP on the revival of the 1992 series Mad About You. He has been nominated 19 times for Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album and won 4 for production on performances by Louis C.K. and Dave Chappelle. Through his years managing, producing, directing and writing in the entertainment industry, Volk-Weiss has negotiated deals with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, HBO, Discovery, BET+, A&E Networks, Hulu, Viacom, History, and many more. He's grown Nacelle's comedy house, Comedy Dynamics, into the nation's largest independent producer and distributor of stand up comedy.He served as EP on the revival of the 1992 series Mad About You. In this episode, we talk about: • The only job he's ever been fired from (unjustifiably) - and how that lesson has helped him his whole career: “Appearance is sometimes as important to action.” • The systematic approach he had to making it in Hollywood and why it wouldn't work in NY • How he lived off of $3k for 15 months working unpaid jobs - before he got a lucky break • How he turned a job he didn't like - being a manager to what he wanted to do, which was make TV and film • The book that made them change their entire business model and a library of over 1000 hours they still make money from • His tenets of directing comedy specials vs documentaries • Toys that made us took us 7 years to sell • What he looks for in a story and does he now cater to the audience • The most interesting story that he wants to share involving Chester A Arthur • Why he may not have started a toy division if he knew what it would entail Guest: IMDB Wikipedia Instagram Linkedin Twitter Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle Resources: The Long Tail