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Christina Brennan - Event MC/Host | Event Manager | Comms Consultant & Coach | Stand-up Comedian Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by EquityED 2024: An Antiracist Education Conference  Get ready for two days curated with engaging workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring speakers, all aimed at equipping you with the tools, skills, and insights needed to create inclusive and empowering spaces within any educational setting. To RSVP and to attend the conference use this link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equityed-2024-an-antiracist-education-conference-tickets-897526113767?aff=JasonLinkedIn Partners Message your customers - https://www.tawk.to/?pid=byo1znq Payroll - https://offers.everee.com/cavness-hr Sales CRM for small business - https://refer.close.com/100cqlbfcgg5 Health Insurance and Benefits - https://www.peoplekeep.com/refer Christina's Bio Comms pro, corporate event host/mc, and stand-up comedian Christina Brennan builds connections and facilitates experiences for all kinds of audiences. Christina has worked with startups, SMBs, and enterprise clients and has a bachelor's in Communication with a Business minor from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She's coached 250+ startup founders and entrepreneurs, helping dozens win competitions and created the framework for Founder's Live's pitch coaching.  Christina is currently the Event Sales Manager at The Denver Improv and performs stand-up across the country.  We talked about the following and other items  Pivoting careers, stand-up comedy, and personal growth. Comedy club pay structures and hecklers. Comedy, heckling, and style evolution with a comedian. Selecting four comedians for a show, with considerations for diversity and flow. Comedy writing process, joke refinement, and legal considerations for stolen jokes. Comedy, jokes, and audience demographics. Comedy writing, timing, and Patreon. Comedy writing process, wedding humor, and social justice issues. Comedy writing, performance, and feedback. Gender balance in comedy with a focus on roasts and roast battles. Comedy career goals, marketing strategies, and blending business and creative sides. TaskRabbit, Upwork, and driving instructor gigs. Comedy club performances and travel expenses. Preferences for following comedians on stage. Comedy writing, performance, and etiquette. Public speaking tips, including breathing techniques, preparation, and practicing in front of a camera. Speaker discusses their experience in the comedy industry and how they've maintained connections over the years. Comedy and podcasting with a comedian.  Christina's Social Media Christina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brennanchristina/ Christina's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/_cbrennan

A roundup of the growing list of comedy clubs and performances in the state, plus a look at the Historic Elitch Theatre and our weekly Colorado Headliners   In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca take a look at the many places to see standup and improv comedy in the state. From stalwarts like the Comedy Club and Denver Improv to newcomers like Dude, IDK Studios and Peak Improv Theater, Colorado is a legit hotspot for comedy. We run down many of the venues you may want to check out for a few laughs.   Also this week we catch up with Roberta Hamilton-Griggs to talk about the Historic Elitch Theatre. The 100+ year-old venue has been undergoing a serious renovation and will host its first live theatre shows this month with The Bonfils Girl. How the theatre came back from the brink and its storied history is the focus of the interview.  And as usual we go over the weekly Colorado Headliners — our Top 10 list of shows or events you may want to check out. This week's list: Circus of the Night — Millibo Art Theatre in Colorado Springs, through Aug. 24 Twelfth Night — Shakespeare in the Wild, DeKoevend Park, Centennial - Aug. 16-Sept. 2 Primas Guide to Funerals — Creede Repertory Theatre through Sept. 14 Dover Road — Upstart Crow, Boulder Dairy Arts Center Aug. 22-Sept. 1 Della Doucet — Vintage Theatre, Aurora, Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Cruel Intentions: The Musical — Shifted Lens Theatre at the People's Building, Aurora, Aug. 16-Sept. 1 The Mystery of Edwin Drood — Durango Arts Center, Aug. 16-Sept. 1 Momentum — Dance Aspen, Aspen District Theater, Aug. 16 Adam Cayton Holland's Happy Place — Bug Theatre, Denver, Aug. 17 An Evening of Colorado-Grown One Acts, Louisville Center for the Arts, Coal Creak Theater Aug. 22-24

The RBL World Championship is almost here! Pat Barker and Brian Moses moderate a pre-battle panel with 3/4 of 2024's MVPs: Shalaka Kurup, John Ajodah, & Ryan Nesen as they prepare for the championship at the Denver Improv! RBL World Championship (1/31/24) TICKETS Available Here! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/56765791/roast-battleworld-championship-2023-denver-denver-improv Pat Barker, the Roast Battle Commissioner breaks down the best Roast Battles from across the world on RBL Weekly, the official podcast of the Roast Battle League. Starting off in the Belly Room at The World famous Comedy Store, Roast Battle has grown from it's humble LA beginnings to the first global roasting sports league. Ever since the underground sensation took off, Roast Battle has branched out to 12 different cities comprising of LA, Tokyo, Austin, Denver, London, Scotland, NYC, San Diego, The Bay Area, Toronto, Chicago, and Barcelona. Each week Pat dissects each roast play by play as he counts down the Top 5 Battles of the Week. Producers: Pat Barker, Calin Enache, Sam Felser SIGN UP for our newsletter to keep updated on the latest news in the Roast Battle League! https://mailchi.mp/8fb09897f848/roast-battle FOLLOW ROAST BATTLE SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/RoastBattle/?sub_confirmation=1 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@roast_battle INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/roastbattle/ TWITTER (X): https://twitter.com/roastbattle TICKETS: https://msha.ke/roastbattle.com#links  

Roast Battle LA MVP, Ryan Nesen, comes to the studio to review 5 of his best career battles in preparation for our first ever RBL World Championship at the Denver Improv on January 31st. Buy TICKETS here! https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/56765791/roast-battleworld-championship-2023-denver-denver-improv Pat Barker, the Roast Battle Commissioner breaks down the best Roast Battles from across the world on RBL Weekly, the official podcast of the Roast Battle League. Starting off in the Belly Room at The World famous Comedy Store, Roast Battle has grown from it's humble LA beginnings to the first global roasting sports league. Ever since the underground sensation took off, Roast Battle has branched out to 12 different cities comprising of LA, Tokyo, Austin, Denver, London, Scotland, NYC, San Diego, The Bay Area, Toronto, Chicago, and Barcelona. Each week Pat dissects each roast play by play as he counts down the Top 5 Battles of the Week. SIGN UP for our newsletter to keep updated on the latest news in the Roast Battle League! https://mailchi.mp/8fb09897f848/roast-battle FOLLOW ROAST BATTLE SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/RoastBattle/?sub_confirmation=1 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@roast_battle INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/roastbattle/ TWITTER (X): https://twitter.com/roastbattle TICKETS: https://msha.ke/roastbattle.com#links  

Lisa Lane (Netflix, How to Build a Sex Room) sets clear goals in her comedy: She went to 500 Open Mics in 2019. She works diligently on improving her sets by listening to recordings and she says it's important to find places to work on longer sets. Lisa tells Dan Bublitz Jr. about the wide range of gigs she can do: Casinos, Nursing Homes, Clubs, Bars, and Corporate.Lisa and Dan cover a lot of ground: coming from an acting background, starting comedy later in life, building talks into your corporate comedy quiver, how to break down your sets and what to look for, and, of course, two great lessons from recent bombing stories.Lisa LaneMost recently featured on the Netflix sensation How to Build a Sex Room, Comedy Works Denver Funny Final Four Contest, and a glamorous casino tour of the American southwest, LISA LANE is an overeducated goofball who finds the funny in the balancing act of parenting teenagers, becoming single at age 50, and navigating the chin hairs and wrinkles on her very own face. She has lately been seen at the Denver Improv, Boulder Theatre and Boulder Comedy Festival, Loonees, 3Es, MLB All-Star Game 5K, 7450th Medical Officer Reserve Unit, American Legion Post 1260, Colorado Real Estate Finance Group, Brookdale Meridian Retirement Homes, and a variety of shows for parents and corporations. Lisa is also an announcer, voiceover actor [most recognizable since 2018 as the voice of TransAmerica Insurance] and the author of two books for parents: Teenagers Suck and Beyond Mama Bear.http://www.beyondmamabear.comhttps://www.facebook.com/lisa.filholmhttps://www.instagram.com/lisalanemamabear/Art of Bombing:"Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult https://johnhult.bandcamp.com/album/half-a-life-to-recoverBumpers provided by https://www.facebook.com/joenicolamusic Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/ Merch: https://art-of-bombing-pod.creator-spring.com/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aobpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/artofbombingpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofbombingpod/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/artofbombingpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofBombingPod Hosts:Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/ Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com

Episode 268: Let's Get Comfortable with Ricky Ramos (Vatos Locos Comedy Festival)!Stand Up Comic Ricky Ramos tells Dan Bublitz Jr about the time he bombed because his material made the crowd uncomfortable. That was before he learned to make the crowd comfortable before you slam it into 5th gear with your edgier material.Ricky is an edgy guy - a former gang member, parolee, and drug addict, he has an authentic dark side from which he draws his core material. Since the beginning, he's turned into a more well-rounded comic and showrunner. Ricky and Dan jam about how to relate your jokes to the crowd, putting the room at ease, how to make your material relatable, tips for producing shows, and much much more!Ricky RamosRicky Ramos is a Colorado Native who was born and raised in Denver. Ricky talks about his endeavors growing up with gangs, drug addiction, and incarceration along with the growing pains of becoming a family man. Ricky is a nationally touring comedian based out of the Denver Comedy Works and the Denver Improv who has opened & featured for comedians such as Joey Medina (Latin Kings of Comedy), Kool Bubba Ice (Def Comedy Jam), Mark Christopher Lawrence (Two-Time Emmy Nominated Comedian), and Caleb Synan (Comedy Central). He has also been showcased at numerous festivals including the Sixth City and Boulder Comedy Festival. Ricky is daily becoming one of the patriarchs of the Denver Latino Comedy Scene, starting Denver's first-ever bilingual comedy room. Not to mention his television appearances on Telemundo & 9news Hispanic Heritage Month. Last but not least his resume as a concert host includes Caskey, King Iso, Futuristic & Krizz Kaliko.IG: https://www.instagram.com/side_splitting_ent/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideSplittingETArt of Bombing:"Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John HultBumpers provided by Joe Nicola MusicWebsite: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/Merch: https://art-of-bombing-pod.creator-spring.com/Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/aobpodFB: https://www.facebook.com/artobpodcast/Twitter: @artofbombingpodInstagram: @artofbombingpodTwitch: @artofbombingpodYouTube: Art of Bombing PodcastDan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.com

Dream jobs, let's talk about them. I don't know how many of you out there have your dream job, I hope most of you do, but my guess is that most of us do not and, worse, we don't even know what a dream job actually looks like. For me, I think it would be my dream job to be able to create great podcast content and assist others to be able to create the content they want to create and actually get paid for it! For Jeni Wren Stottrup, that is everyday life! Jeni runs Gritty Bird Podcasting, which helps people produce the podcasts that they want to produce, and also runs “The Podcaster's Forum” for aspiring mic-jockeys to connect, learn and share with one another. So, Jeni has MY dream job! Am I jealous? Yes! Would I hire her? Absolutely. We talk a great deal about podcasting, since we have both been doing it for a while, and Jeni gives great advice to those that are starting out, as well as those that have been doing it for a while. We also talk about her interesting life philosophy based on her family's background. This episode's sketch: “So What Your Saying Is…” For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2021 Stuart Rice More About Jeni Jeni Wren Stottrup a podcast producer, speaker, editor, vocalist, content creator, educator and coach, owner of production company Gritty Birds Podcasting and membership platform, The Podcasters Forum. Podcasting since 2012 after putting out her 2013 EP North Star, Jeni produced Gritty Birds, a narrative music podcast on XRAY.FM, before launching her production brand Gritty Birds Podcasting. Since 2014, she has produced her own content and also has worked with hundreds of podcasters through workshops, private production clients, coaching and speaking. Jeni's special skills are in audio/visual  tech, vocal coaching, narrative development, content develop, launches and systems and personal development. She also has worked in sponsorship and promotions through her years on music festival boards, in event production and B2B and retail audio sales. She is a regularly sought speaker and has spoken at She Podcasts Live, Podcasters Toolkit, Podcasters Summit, Podfest, Podcast Editors Conference, Indiepodcon, Blog and Video Con, and more. She has partnered on workshops with multiple organizations including Siren Nation and  Portland Underground Grad School. Website: http://www.grittybirds.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/grittybirds Special Guest: Jeni Wren Stottrup | Audio Nerd Getting Gritty with Podcasts.

Sometimes it’s important to understand your limits. Like setting a budget or knowing how much you can drink at a party before you end up naked and asking people for pony rides… sorry Grandma, your birthday was great! This episode’s guest, Douglas Noll, doesn’t look at limits the same way; he has figured out how to break all of the limits: physically, mentally and has perfected learning in what seems like a superhuman way. Doug Noll was a trial lawyer in California who was tenacious and sought-after all throughout the state. Hating the commute, Doug decided to learn how to fly just to get out of traffic-jams. Ed has been a part of bands and has recently taken up concert jazz. That’s right, took up jazz. For fun. Most recently, he has been a best-selling author and has created a program to help murderers in prison to become experts in diffusing violent situations. If that last sentence doesn’t boggle your mind, I don’t know what will. We talk about learning and how to do it properly, his time as a musician, some of his amazing trial lawyer stories, the time he almost died flying a plane, and then we talk a great deal about his de-escalation techniques and his work with inmates which is absolutely amazing. You can learn more about Doug and his programs at https://dougnoll.com This episode’s sketch: "You’re Good Enough. You’re Smart Enough… and Doggone It, The Force is With You!” For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2021 Stuart Rice Special Guest: Doug Noll | Superhuman Learner Helping Murderers Become Peace-Keepers.

What makes a movie good? This was a conversation that I recently had and it really blew my mind. The argument was “if a movie is ‘good’ and I can’t keep my eyes open during it, is it good to me?” I had to pause, and completely agree. The movies that I enjoy most are the ones where I am engaged, fully, and feel connected to because they were so entertaining. I hate to admit, but there are a lot of “good” movies that do not appeal to me in any way. You know who would totally agree with that? Michael Gibson and Calvin McCarthy. Why? Because they are producing and creating a movie in Portland right now called “Vampire Mutants from the Planet Neptune” which sounds more like a random word-generator than the title of a movie. But, after talking to these two, I have no doubt that it is going to be a really good movie, at least for me! We talk about putting a movie together, the creative process, being in movies, watching movies… we talk a lot of movies. Calvin has been an actor and director in the Portland area since he was little, and Michael is a producer and focuses on sound, which is near and dear to my heart. And yes, we do talk about hanging dong in a movie. Michael & Calvin developed the production company Video Is The Future and their first production is going to be the aforementioned “Vampire Mutants from the Planet Neptune” where you can join me at the premiere and help support this film! Go to http://bit.ly/SCPSmutantvampire to support! This episode’s sketch: “Oscar-Worthy Movie Pitch“ For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2021 Stuart Rice Special Guests: Calvin McCarthy | Actor, Writer, Director at Video is the Future and Michael Gibson | Movie Producer - Video is the Future.

Should You Open A Comedy Club? Have You Ever Thought About Opening A Comedy Club? We sit down with David the owner of the new comedy club The Comedy Fort located in Fort Collins Colorado. We Talk About - Early stages of opening a comedy club - Booking your own shows in all kinds of venues - Being in JFL Comedy Festival - Inside Jokes On Amazon - 2021 as a comedy club owner About David In 2015 David Rodriguez burst onto the Colorado comedy scene by winning Denver Comedy Works' prestigious New Faces Competition (previous winners include Adam Cayton-Holland and Josh Blue). In 2016, he proved it was no fluke by taking 1st place in the Stand-up Showdown at the Denver Improv, and then in 2017 he won the Comedy Works' Funny Final Four. He has been recently featured on NPR for his standup and has performed on several great festivals including the Altercation, Bird City, Limestone, and High Plains Comedy Festivals as well being selected to the New Faces showcase at Just For Laughs in Montreal in 2018. Audiences of all ages and backgrounds respond to his vibrant comedic style, which is a mix of animated story-telling and insights into being a responsible young parent living in a generation where growing up is generally frowned upon. When he isn't performing at clubs and indie rooms across the country, he is at home with his wife and two kids and small dog trying desperately to nap. Learn more about The Comedy Fort www.comedyfortcollins.com Learn more about Zack Lyman and Zack Lyman Podcast ZackLymanPodcast.com

You know that feeling when you walk into a room, maybe it’s a party or other gathering, and you don’t know anyone really and you start to feel the walls pulling you closer until your back is against it? Or, maybe there is a dog or cat around and you decide that would be the best conversational companion? What about a room filled with people you do know? What about a room with one other person? If you still find yourself “shying away” from others, you might be an introvert. This episode’s guest completely understands where you are coming from. Nick Shelton is a world-dominating introvert. What does that mean? It means that despite having what would be considered crippling social anxiety and feeling drained being around people, Nick has found a way to overcome it! And better yet… he can help you if you have similar issues! He wrote a book so you can figure this out for yourself called “An Introvert’s Guide to World Domination” (https://amzn.to/3p6S7t1). He even has a worldwide network of introverts! Wild! We talk about Nick’s 5 engagements (and 2 marriages), the worst lines to use at a party, how to figure out if you are an introvert yourself, what to do with a masseuse who likes your feet too much, and how to watch people in public places without being creepy. Look, it’s hard to do primary research for a book. This week’s sketch: “This Guy is Really Starting to Creep Me Out.” For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2020 Stuart Rice Special Guest: Nick Shelton | World-Dominating Introvert With Very Nice Feet.

’Tis the season for endless holiday specials. I remember torturing my parents by requiring us to all watch the same crappy shows every year… “Here Comes Santa Claus” or “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” or watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade or seeing “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” for the upteenth time… it was really a sacrifice because back then we didn’t have more than one TV in the house and it wasn’t like my Dad could watch something else or play on his iPad while I watched “A Very Brady Christmas” again. I’m surprised I wasn’t abused. But now, you can get back at your kids by listening to this on the way to wherever you are going … Let’s start with a Thanksgiving sketch about everyone’s favorite holiday side dish… “It’s a New World Delicacy” Of course, Thanksgiving is great and all… especially when that one uncle with the confederate flag on his truck drinks a little too much and starts a good, healthy conversation about politics… but let’s face it, Thanksgiving only exists so that we can celebrate the holiday that really matters… Black Friday! Here are a couple of sketches that really highlight the pleasant memories of Black Friday’s past… “It’s More Like Brown Friday, You Know What I Mean?” “The Saddest Part of Black Friday” You know it’s time to really hit the holiday gas when Starbucks brings out their holiday cups. Really, how else are you going to know when to start drinking peppermint mochas and put a lid on the pumpkin spice for a year. That’s right, there has never been a year those cups didn’t completely disappoint and cause people to lose their damn minds. “Red Cups” Now we get to the part of the show that is all musical. I’ll just let these go uninterrupted. First up, we have a song about Santa Claus that may have been unexpectedly kinky, then we have another classic that features a celebrity that takes an already rape-y song and makes it more rape-y. After that, we have rock legend Don Henley send mixed signals with his holiday classic and that is followed up by an updated version of “The Grinch” which will likely give you reason to head to UrbanDictionary.com. “The Most Unintentionally Inappropriate Christmas Song of All Time” "Baby It's Coz In Here" “Don Henley’s Most Personal Song Ever” “How The Grinch Stole Innocence” Hopefully all of those wonderful songs got your toes tapping and your voices all prepped, because one of the best things about the holidays is accosting your fellow neighbors with your unprepared voices to regale them with songs that you likely don’t know while they keep their front doors open to the bitter cold. That’s right, caroling! “Carols of the Dumbbells” What is Christmas going to become in the future? Well, we know one thing that will never go out of style… nostalgia. What is nostalgia going to look like in 2036? Kids will be just as disappointed as they are now. “Christmas Nostalgia from the Future” Well, that concludes Sketch Comedy Podcast Show’s End-of-Year One-Hour Holiday Special. I hope you have had a fun time listening, had a wonderful year and have all of your loved-ones near and close to you. Stay warm and enjoy eating all the goodies! I look forward to bringing you more interesting people having intriguing conversations and then improvising comedy sketches based on what we talked about next year and hopefully many years afterwards. As a special special bonus, after the end credits there is a song performed by former co-host Alisha Holland where she purposely does a horrible rendition of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas”. Enjoy! Sketch Comedy Podcast show is an independent and completely improvised sketch podcast that is based on conversations with interesting people like YOU! We welcome all suggestions, and we are always looking for new and interesting people to have on the podcast. Thank you so much for watching and listening, and please check out our other links for more information, interaction and overall fun! For more episodes, information, and a chance to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com **SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod **SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2019 Marathon Productions, LLC. Special Guest: Joseph "Zombie" Zuko | Zombie Author.

We get so caught-up in the presidential election that sometimes we forget that the most important votes are the ones that affect us locally, such as who is going to be the next person to run the town or city you are in. During the Covid-19 pandemic, local leadership was crucial to help small businesses stay in business and your neighbors to be able to stay in their homes. Local initiatives have immediate effect on our lives. So we need to get to know who is going to be leading us heading into the next couple of years. Travis Stovall believes he is that guy for my hometown, Gresham. He might be right, Travis is a scholar, has a business that helps people find themselves and be able to better deal with others, and is quite possibly one of the most personable people that you will ever meet. I originally invited him onto the show because he has a company called eRep (https://erep.com) that offers something called a CVI (Core Values Index) score which does an incredibly astute job of defining the traits and proficiencies for people. Seriously, it blew my mind, and highlighted for me my biggest strengths and made me aware of the things that I could use help with. Go to https://whatsmyCVI.com and take the 5-minute test and see what you get, I bet it is remarkably. accurate! Then, when I found out that he was going to jump into local politics, I thought it was a perfect time to see how something like the CVI could help someone navigate the different personalities and proficiencies of running a city. You can find out more about his quest for the top seat in Gresham at https://www.travisstovall.com Travis is a really entertaining human, has great stories, and listening to him just feels like you are speaking to someone who has a real grasp on the world. Oh, and we also record a sketch based on a true story. Sketch: “Pets to the MAX!” For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2020 Stuart Rice Special Guest: Travis Stovall | .

Watch the live recording with Ed here: Remember back to all of those really civil, insightful, and mind-expanding political discussions at Thanksgiving dinner? No? Because they don’t exist—at least not yet. Ed Wynn has spent the last 3 decades trying to help governments and companies find fixes to their problems. He is qualified to do so too, because he is really smart. Ed graduated summa cum laude at the University of Illinois and magna cum laude in law at Georgetown. Throw in the fact that he is a Truman Presidential Scholar and you can see why people are so interested in having him find solutions! The one thing Ed is not is a political insider, and his new book, “We The People” is his attempt to fix political discourse in America by laying out the blueprint to having discussions with your family during Thanksgiving. It’s worth the read just to be able to get through the evening not trying to strangle your uncle! On a personal note, I think this is the gateway to having some real discussions about heavy subjects without anyone blowing a gasket, and the book even includes TL;DR sections at the very beginning for those of us who want to be more enlightened, but also have a fantasy football team to manage. My one regret… I should have asked him more about his biking adventure. If you would like to hear more about it, please let me know. I am certain Ed would be willing to go more in-depth with that. (I really do feel bad that I didn’t go more into that, I was so excited to talk about talking) This week’s sketch: "Master Debators" For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2020 Stuart Rice Links Get a copy of “We The People” by Ed Wynn https://amzn.to/2EK3JAg Special Guest: Ed Wynn | Author Trying to Make Political Discussions Great Again.

Have you ever just picked up and moved to a big, metropolitan city you have never visited on a whim? How about deciding one day that you need to thrust your fellow generation into informed political discourse? I’m pretty sure you haven’t done either of those things. You are about to meet someone who has. Claire Malkie grew up in Virginia and studied classical acting at Hofstra University. After graduating, someone suggested moving to Chicago and, without skipping a beat, she jumped at the opportunity. Arriving in Chicago ready to tackle the stage, she soon realized that the opportunities were pretty limited, but there were tons of opportunities to do improv. So, she headed back to improv school and started learning and performing at Comedy Court and has worked at a number of festivals. Overhearing a conversation from a peer that included “I don’t really understand politics, so I don’t want to get involved”, Claire realized that she could help change that attitude, which was important to her because she realized that she had the same attitude. To remedy that disinterest, Claire now co-writes and hosts the podcast “Sit Still, Look Opinionated” (https://sit-still-look-opinionated.simplecast.com) which is not just informative and non-biased, but it is also downright funny as she and her co-writer come up with fantastic jokes about the headlines that deserve to be on late-night talk shows. I highly recommend checking it out, whether you are in the know, or are trying to be, or don’t care… because you should. Have a completely free audiobook without ANY obligation other than downloading it read by none-other than myself! Get a copy of “Snapshots” a great collection of short stories that I narrated! All you have to do is message the show at sketchcomedypodcastshow@gmail.com and I will send you a code! I won’t even keep your email address, I’m just really excited to hear what you think! This week’s sketch: “Neo Way!” For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2020 Stuart Rice Special Guest: Claire Malkie | Risk-Taker and Political Motivator for the “Meh” Crowd.

Dan Ram is an accidental event master of ceremonies, has given TEDx talks 5 times and can even show you how to get yourself doing the same thing as a coach. He has met celebrities of all sorts, including being on-stage with Barak Obama, who actually remembered his name even if Dan mispronounced his.

When you were a kid and went out for a walk, you might have attracted mosquitos or flies. Not Dan Ram. Dan attracted Lions. Dan Ram is an accidental event master of ceremonies, has given TEDx talks 5 times and can even show you how to get yourself doing the same thing as a coach. He has met celebrities of all sorts, including being on-stage with Barak Obama, who actually remembered his name even if Dan mispronounced his. We hear about Dan’s childhood run-in with a giant kitty, which is only one of four near death experiences he has had. We get to hear how he accidentally found success through a massive failure, which has led to hundreds of speaking engagements, TEDx talks, and has even been an advisor to the Irish Prime Minister. When not touring the globe MCing events or giving talks, Dan helps others live their lives to their fullest through coaching, and you can find out more about that at iamdanram.com. This week’s sketch: “Should I Shake, or Should I Go?” One quick ad for one of my new endeavors… I now record audiobooks! Professionally! I would love to give you a free copy, and urge you to head to Audible to grab it! Just go to https://bit.ly/SCPSsnapshots to sign up and get this title, as well as hundreds of thousands of other titles for free! If you want to just get the book, please email the show at sketchcomedypodcastshow.com and request a redeemable code for the show. For more episodes, information, and apply to be on the show, visit: http://sketchcomedypodcastshow.com SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/sketchcomedypodcastshow TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sketchcompod INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/sketchcompod SUBSCRIPTIONS & REVIEWS APPLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSitunes GOOGLE: http://bit.ly/SCPSgplay RSS: https://scps.fireside.fm/rss PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/SketchComedyPodcastShow Sketch Comedy Podcast Show is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. © Copyright 2020 Stuart Rice Special Guest: Dan Ram | Event MC, TEDx Speaker & Lion Attack Survivor.

I end May in celebration with Donelle Prado as a shoutout to Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month! Donelle is just the woman who reminded me to keep the best thing alive to keep us going: Laughter! She is one of the most sought after comedians based in Denver, CO, and can be seen performing regularly at the Comedy Works and Denver Improv, where she recently opened for Tony Rock, Paul Mooney, Willie Barcena, Bruce Bruce, and Sebastian Maniscalco. Committed to transforming stereotypes through her comedy, Donelle’s unique background and perspective enable her to represent not only Asian-American and Latina women, but ALL Women in an empowering, positive, and celebrated light. Donelle’s story caters to those who’ve had a difficult time believing we can make it in a male-dominated industry and being able to balance it all. She reassures us we as women should align our unique stories with our dreams and not be afraid to embrace it all. We can be a comedian, mother, sister, wife, and everything above. Donelle Prado brings all the laughs and inspiration today! Tune in now.DP ‘Gram: @donicomedyDP Youtube Channel: Donelle PradoSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/donelle-prado/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

I end May in celebration with Donelle Prado as a shoutout to Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month! Donelle is just the woman who reminded me to keep the best thing alive to keep us going: Laughter! She is one of the most sought after comedians based in Denver, CO, and can be seen performing regularly at the Comedy Works and Denver Improv, where she recently opened for Tony Rock, Paul Mooney, Willie Barcena, Bruce Bruce, and Sebastian Maniscalco. Committed to transforming stereotypes through her comedy, Donelle’s unique background and perspective enable her to represent not only Asian-American and Latina women, but ALL Women in an empowering, positive, and celebrated light. Donelle’s story caters to those who’ve had a difficult time believing we can make it in a male-dominated industry and being able to balance it all. She reassures us we as women should align our unique stories with our dreams and not be afraid to embrace it all. We can be a comedian, mother, sister, wife, and everything above. Donelle Prado brings all the laughs and inspiration today! Tune in now.DP ‘Gram: @donicomedyDP Youtube Channel: Donelle PradoSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/donelle-prado/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Paula Walnuts.Paula Walnuts (@PaulaWalnutsMTV) is a legend of the game. She is a two-time champion who played many seasons with Derrick (@DerrickMTV) including the infamous Island season, where Derrick was part of the alliance that turned its back on Paula en route to a victory. Paula joins Derrick and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk about Real World: Key West, Johnny Bananas, The Island, Rivals 1 and 2, the state of The Challenge (of which she does not miss an episode to this day) today, her thoughts on War of the Worlds and the Reunion, the Real World reboot AND MORE!For MORE Challenge Mania, make sure to head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania where in the off season we will be doing Bonus Cast Interviews, reviewing The Real World and breaking down CLASSIC episodes of The Challenge from Derrick's past!FREE SHIPPING at www.ChallengeMania.Shop until 6/14 if you spend $45+Come hang with us in Denver this Saturday at the Denver Improv! We just added Chase McNary to an already loaded lineup of Kellyanne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Tix available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveThen on June 22nd we will be at the Hollywood Improv with Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams and Shawne Merriman PLUS SOME SURPRISE GUESTS! Tickets for that are available at www.ChallengeMania.LABetterHelp is offering online counseling at an affordable price.Use our code MANIA for 10% off at www.BetterHelp.com/MANIABrumate is keeping your drinks cold this summer and they're giving Maniacs 15% off at www.Brumate.com/MANIA with the code MANIA!

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Survivor's Stephen Fishbach.After playing the game twice and hosting a weekly podcast about the show, Stephen Fishbach (@StephenFishbach) is known the world over as a Survivor "Know-it-All". He is also a life-long Challenge fan and is the perfect guest to bob and weave through a fun chat about the two shows and the two seasons of each that just ended. Stephen joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to talk Edge of Extinction, War of the Worlds, how hosting a podcast affected his turn on Survivor: Second Chances, who his Challenge favorites are and much more! We also end with a lengthy chat about Game of Thrones, which Stephen also follows closely and hosts a podcast about. This 3 hour extravaganza is the podcast crossover you have all been waiting for! For MORE Challenge Mania, get our Bonus Content at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania including a massive episode this week covering the Challenge Reunion!FREE SHIPPING on orders of $45 over at www.ChallengeMania.ShopCome see us in Denver for Challenge Mania Live next Saturday, June 8th at the Denver Improv with KellyAnne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.LiveThen on June 22nd, we hit the Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles, CA with Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams and NFL's Shawne Merriman! Tickets available at www.ChallengeMania.LA

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Da'Vonne Rogers.Da'Vonne (@DayDavonne_) made her Challenge debut on The Final Reckoning after appearing on two seasons of Big Brother. After impressing viewers with her partner Jozea and making it halfway through the season, Da"Vonne returned for War of the Worlds. Coming up just short of the final after being eliminated in a razor thin purge Challenge, Da'Vonne developed a reputation as Queen of the Killing Floor along the way, going undefeated in eliminations and taking out numerous opponents in the process. She joins Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) to discuss her time on Big Brother, why she doesn't do recaps anymore, what it was like teaming with Bear, what went down with her and Cara and MUCH MORE!To hear a full breakdown of Da'Vonne's final episode of War of the Worlds, head to www.Patreon.com/ChallengeMania and become a Maniac patron!Poshmark is giving listeners $5 off their first order when they use the referral code CHALLENGEMANIA.Care/Of Vitamins are personalized vitamin packs catered to your specific needs and you can get 30% OFF your first order by going to www.TakeCareOf.com and using the code Challenge30!Check out www.ChallengeMania.Shop to support the podcast and look good doing it!Denver, CO! We are coming to the Denver Improv on Saturday, June 8th for an amazing show with KellyAnne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Tickets are available for the show and Meet N Greet at www.ChallengeMania.LiveLos Angeles, CA! We are bringing Challenge Mania Live to the Hollywood Improv on Saturday, June 22nd with our guests Veronica Portillo, Alton Williams and Shawne Merriman! Tickets available for the show and Meet N Greet at www.ChallengeMania.LA

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Mattie Breaux.Mattie Breaux (@MattieLBreaux) is the most physically imposing and physically intimidating female rookies to make her way onto The Challenge in quite some time. Having started on CMT's Party Down South, she's no stranger to a good time either. Mattie brings the good times to Challenge Manias to tell Derrick (@DerrickMTV) and Scott (@SHOTOFYAGER) how she wound up on TV, when she found out The Challenge was interested, what it's like to be compared to Laurel and Emily, who she almost chose over Kyle, where her and Kyle stand today and much more! For MORE Challenge Mania including weekly breakdowns of each Challenge episode, step into THE WAR ROOM over at www.Patreon.com/ChallengeManiaWe are coming to the Denver Improv on Saturday, June 8th w/ KellyAnne Judd and Nehemiah Clark! Get tickets at www.ChallengeMania.LiveAs always, the www.ChallengeMania.Shop is open and the best place to rep the podcast and your favorite cast-members!

This weeks episode the boys hit Denver.... I mean c'mon it's like the place was built for them. The Fresh Drunk Stoned Tour stresses the stoned in colorado. performing at the Denver Improv is always fun and the legal weed readily available makes this stop so much more uplifting than most. So sit back, light up, and enjoy this episode!

This weeks episode the boys hit Denver.... I mean c'mon it's like the place was built for them. The Fresh Drunk Stoned Tour stresses the stoned in colorado. performing at the Denver Improv is always fun and the legal weed readily available makes this stop so much more uplifting than most. So sit back, light up, and enjoy this episode!

In this episode, Aries and Andy talk from Denver after a weekend after the Denver Improv. Aries Spears: ariesspears45@hotmail.com or Aries Spears on Twitter Andy Steinberg: Andy Steinberg on Twitter and at www.andycomedy.com

We have one of the most underrated comedians in the Denver area joining me at the table!! Favorite at ComedyWorks & Denver Improv & all around cool ass dude Derrick Rush will be Talkin Shop!! -Anthony Crawford The post Talkin’ Shop Ep. 42: Derrick Rush appeared first on Sexpot Comedy.

Ladies & Gentlemen!!! The next episode of Talkin Shop will be with none other than Denver Improv favorite Rion Evans!! I’ve performed with him several times. He’s a pro, come pick his brain!! – Anthony Crawford Listen to the full Talkin’ Shop w/ Rion Evans below! Talkin’ Shop IS NOT A COMEDY CLASS! It’s a free live […] The post Talkin’ Shop Ep. 37: Rion Evans appeared first on Sexpot Comedy.

John Crist started off as the announcement guy at his church. That eventually led to his first open mic night in 2009. It wasn't long before Crist emerged onto the national comedy scene winning The Denver Improv's Got Laughs Competition, The Loonees Comedy Competition, and also by appearing in the finals of the Comedy Works New Faces Contest. In this episode we talk about: Being home schooled The crazy nature of standing on stage with jokes The lowest point of his comedy career Why some comics get HUGGED by audience members Being a comedian AND a comedy fan His horrible first joke Why he picked Wiseguys in Ogden, UT to record his DVD His Christian Mingle Inspector video Posting video directly to Facebook for over 21k shares Using your comedy to connect with people Why the words you use make ALL the difference If the audience does it laugh it COULD be your fault In addition to his stand-up, Crist has also found success on YouTube. Hitting over 1.5 million views on his YouTube channel and counting. His new DVD "I GOT QUESTIONS" is available at his web site www.JohnCristComedy.com.   You can contact us anytime in regards to these announcements at schooloflaughs@gmail.com . Guest Blog Posts If you are blogging about your comedy journey or have written articles about your experience we'd love to share them. Send a link to the post and any other info you would like us to know and I'll consider posting it and promoting from our site. Sponsor An Episode Do you have something you' like to promote? A new CD, big show, or your very own podcast? Contact us for sponsorship options. You can promote on one or multiple episodes. Fix a Joke We want to help as many comics as possible. If you have a short joke (100 words or less) that you would like some feedback on please send it in! You can email the joke written out or send us an audio clip, or even a link to a YouTube video. We will get it on the show and get feedback for you, give out your web site and / or twitter handle to help you get your name out there. Our show is PG so please take that into consideration when selecting a joke. Better yet, subscribe to the bi-monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It's fast, free useful and fun. Email: SchoolOfLaughs@gmail.com and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I'll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free. @SCHOOLOFLAUGHS  on Twitter

Harris Stanton is a Road Warrior. A Comic's Comic. A Purist and a survivor. He has his ideas on the business of comedy and how it works and doesn't bite his tongue. Dean and Harris discuss their successful weekend gigging at the Denver Improv comedy club, coming out'chea for the weed and how to truly "support" Paris amidst recent tragedies. He also details the truck accident with Wal-Mart that he experienced with Tracy Morgan last year. Oh yeah, and his take on Fart Porn. Harris' future is bright and he'll tell you that "you're not a 'writer' or an 'actor' 'til you have the job". Never let 'em see you sweat. We in the Building, son!

This week JD shoots the shit with guests Royce Roeswood and Matt Monroe. Matt is Denver comedian/blender enthusiast and Royce is a improvisor/theatre artist. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: online dating, being a bachelor artist, the beauty of tinder, twitter jokes, the differences between The Denver Improv and Comedy Works, and improv groupies. This is what Matt and Royce look like! Check out The Athena Project and get tickets to Royce’s show below: http://www.athenaprojectfestival.org Check out Matt’s Show Propaganda Comedy below: http://propagandashow.com

Byron Graham, Denver comedian and Westword writer takes Cory on a journey to The Empress on Alameda, where they enjoy dim sum and Cory gets a lesson on dumplings.Listen as the two discuss podcasts, Byron's lack of enthusiasm about craft beer and Cory's first experience eating fish eggs, which is probably something he will never seek out again.Byron will be at Denver Improv the day this comes out (2-12) so enjoy that and check out his column in Westword. Subscribe, comment, rate and tell a friend. Don't forget to drink Renegade Beer which will soon be distributed in Nebraska and Kansas.

Dean flies solo as he prepares for his upcoming date at the Denver Improv and dishes about the protocol on pre-gaming for road gigs and maneuvering press to promote shows. He also shares his opinion on "SELMA" and other films getting snubbed by the Oscars while at the same time reflecting on Dick Gregory's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, Mr. Gregory's importance in the "PROVERBIAL" history of comedy and MLK Day. Plus, one helluva 3 minutes of a football game and new Bruce Lee'isms to let you know "We In The Building, son!" "To change with change is the changeless State." ~Little Dragon

Denver Colorado has a thriving improv scene with multiple theaters providing training and performance opportunities for aspiring improvisers. Jimmy sat down with some of the leaders of that community, Justin Franzen of Comedy Voodoo Playhouse, Kerstin Caldwell of YES! Lab, and Eric Farone of Bovine Metropolis Theater. Listen in as they discuss how the Denver scene came to be and the different perspectives a performer can gain from their respective theaters. Then they join forces to improvise together, demonstrating how we all speak the common language of improv. Please enjoy!