Podcasts about curious comedy

On this episode we're talking about the power of comedy with local non-profit and theater, Curious Comedy.

We talked with our friend Stacey Hallal, founder and Artistic Director of Curious Comedy in Portland! She just moved to the woods, she LOVES puns, and she tells us about her Close encounter.  

This week we have Mohanad Elshieky taped live at Curious Comedy in Portland, Oregon! Mohanad is living the American dream. He recently fled his war-torn homeland of Libya and is pursuing a career in comedy. As an immigrant from a no-fly country, his keen observations about American life are razor sharp and unforgettably funny. While many comedians perform for the love of the spotlight, Mohanad is performing for survival, because he knows he can't go back home.

This week we have Becky Braunstein taped live at Curious Comedy in Portland, Oregon! Becky is literally one in a million. As an Alaskan Jew, she has hilarious stories of just how bizarre it is to live in the Last Frontier while still trying to observe the Sabbath. After an unexpected life change, she made the move from Alaska to Portland and tried stand-up comedy. Now a survivor, she's taking the Portland comedy scene by storm.

This week we have Zainab Johnson taped live at Curious Comedy in Portland, Oregon! When you're 1 of 13 children like Zainab, you've got to stand out – or stand up – to get attention. After her dreams of becoming a WNBA player were cut short by a tragic accident, Zainab found her way to the stage. And now she is about to break out from the pack again. Her smart and edgy story-telling, is informed by her experiences growing up in Harlem in an African-American Muslim family.

In which Alex and Jack take Supodheroes to the people, live at Curious Comedy in Portland, Oregon. Alex and Jack discuss Avengers: Endgame with a hot crowd; topics include, but are not limited to: Thanos' spikeberry salad, a Dreamcast Recast involving Red Skull looking on as Channing Tatum fights himself on Vormir, and the many paradoxes presented by time travel. The Supodheroes play famous party games like "Avengers: Endgame or Taylor Swift: Endgame," and Jack finally reveals that The Notebook is a romantic comedy. Like SuPodHeroes? Add a rating and review on your podcast app of choice!

The Portland Mercury I, Anonymous Show is live tonight at Curious Comedy, with Greg and Sarah both being panelists! Sarah is extremely nervous and excited, so they go through a test run of being "Titans of Comedy". In World of Crazy: Cadbury Eggs; Gas Pumping Oregon; Raw Water. Ball Talk: Cleveland sets a record! Thanks to NEXT ADVENTURE!

A new marketing and branding opportunity awaits Sarah, as she has received the greatest name ever, from her Niece. Greg explores the opportunities and how to capitalize on what is sure to be an international sensation. Also, we play through some listener-submitted songs for Ball Talk. In WoC: Bad Barber; Mermaid; Tiny Clams; Taz Toupee. Ball Talk: Steelers Are Angry. We'll be at the I, Anonymous Show at Curious Comedy, presented by the Portland Mercury, on Wednesday, 1/3/18!

On this month's live episode, THOMAS LUNDY and I are joined on the Curious Comedy stage by ERIC CASH (a.k.a. Tin Itus and The Strobing Visions), MONA CONCEPCION, KATIE NGUYEN, DYLAN JONES, KAT BUCKLEY, and NATHAN HART!!!!!!

GUEST: DAVID HUNTSBERGER & ANDIE MAIN, Princess, Getting Old, Sharpie Nails, Greg Gifts, ASYLUM, WoC, Florida Skull, Stolen Car, Fingernail Glue, DAVID & ANDIE, P Book, That Guy In Every Town, THE JUNK SHOW at CURIOUS COMEDY, Ball Talk Predictions, D. LEONIDAS PHOTOGRAPHY

GUESTS: NATHAN BRANNON, JASON LAMB, JEREMY ELI, Operation Hot Cop, Greg Get Awkward, Nothing But A Towel, Ball Talk, Anthony Arrest, The Tale Of Robert Allenby, MINORITY RETORT, Nathan Winning SICC, New Kids Concert, No Left Eye, Curious Comedy

GUESTS: DAVID HUNTSBERGER & ANDIE MAIN, Ghost Whisperer For Some Reason, Stye Talk, Bed Bugs, Animation, Mr. Show Belt, Professor Blastoff, Curious Comedy, Funny Over Everything, BIKE GALLERY

Bob Ladewig and Stacey Hallal of http://www.curiouscomedy.org/ in Portland joins us to talk about Chicago, Portland, and starting their theater. Julia Kobos is sitting in for Owens this week.