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Wednesday Night War Podcast
What Else was BO$$TON supposed to mean, Dave?

Wednesday Night War Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 156:22


AEW does BIG BUSINESS IN BO$$TON (which is confusing to some people), The Rock runs long, who could be a cool face paint dude, Eddie and Okada nose to nose, Natsupoi returns, and the New Japan Cup continues to fall... #AEWDynamite #WWERAW #AEWRampage #WWESmackdown #AEWCollision #WWE #NJPW #NJCup #MercedesMone #Bo$$ton #AEWBigBusiness #TerryFunkMomentOfTheWeek #WrestlingPodcast #ProWrestling Rate and Review on Itunes! Reach out on Social Media! www.WeNeedWrestling.com  Youtube WeNeedWrestling@gmail.com Twitter: @WeNeedWrestling IG: WeNeedWrestling    

The Voice Party
Remembering Sean Boyles with Mean Dave

The Voice Party

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 80:47


Voice Party Merchandise is available at: https://www.redbubble.com/people/thevoiceparty Podcast is also available at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1MdI89M0uQhguIzEmthIaC Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab4c44fa-c5c3-4839-88c1-4521b913bfc6/the-voice-party Apple Podcasts & iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voice-party/id1515982892 Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDIzZDdmNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== I Heart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-voice-party-71062039/ The Views and opinions of the guests on The Voice Party do not necessarily represent the views of the creators or producers. Opening Theme: The Deadbeats - Obey! Production and editing courtesy of www.iopvideo.com For business inquiries contact: thevoicepartypodcastshow@gmail.com ——————————————————— podcast, party, comedy, stand up, politics, pop culture, community, comedian, wrestling, health, conversation, arms, add, add, relaxed, casual, fun, energy, rambling, social anxiety, music, --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-voice-party/support

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Midnight in the Bay
Midnight in the Bay Epsiode 298 - Movies With Mean Dave

Midnight in the Bay

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023


Comedian, actor and director Mean Dave is back on the podcast and we talk movies! If you thought you knew a lot about movies, think again! From Vin Diesel being a sell out to the exciting future of movies, Mean Dave breaks it all down for us! It was a great time and I hope you enjoy! You can follow Dave on Instagram @ mean_dave.Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexWoodyComedy on Instagram @_alexwoodycomedyBeats provided by White Wolf Muzic @whitewolf1000 on InstagramBrought to you by Silver Tongue AudioFollow us on Twitter @SilverTongueCA We're now on Spotify, but I'm sure you already knew that!We're on Google Play! Tell your Android friends!

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs
After Midnight with Mean Dave: The Top 5 Covertly Creepy Songs (Sample)

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 12:17


"Every breath you take Every move you make... I'll be watching you. Oh, can't you see You belong to me..."   Shudder.   If you actually pay attention to the lyrics, some of the catchiest and most popular songs on the billboard charts will send a chill down your spine. On this episode of After Midnight, the boys invite Bay Area comedy legend Mean Dave to help come up with a list of the 5 most covertly creepy bops of all time.    What's in your top 5? Tell us in the Discord... ~ Access the entire back catalog of After Midnights, plus bonus episodes and video livestreams over at the brand new MFFI Patreon:    PATREON   ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word!  Midnight Merch  ~ Leave an Audio Message! ~  Instagram ~ Podcast Website

Midnight in the Bay
Midnight in the Bay Episode 288 - Be You With Mean Dave

Midnight in the Bay

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 114:14


This week Alex has veteran comedian Mean Dave on . They talk about standup comedy , sobriety and finding yourself on stage . Follow Dave on Instagram @ mean_dave. Podcast is sponsored by SilverTongueAudio.orgFollow Alex on Twitter @AlexWoodyComedy on Instagram @_alexwoodycomedyBeats provided by White Wolf Muzic @whitewolf1000 on InstagramBrought to you by Silver Tongue AudioFollow us on Twitter @SilverTongueCA We're now on Spotify, but I'm sure you already knew that!We're on Google Play! Tell your Android friends!

Sovereign Grace Church Sydney Podcast
What Does It All Mean | Dave Taylor | Isaiah 53:1-12

Sovereign Grace Church Sydney Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 44:21


Sermon preached by Dave Taylor on Good Friday.

Phenomenal Disabilities With Tree Lowe
Sober As "F" with Mean Dave

Phenomenal Disabilities With Tree Lowe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 121:21


The story of Mean Dave's journey from addiction to sobriety is heartfelt and direct. He has found the right seasoning for his sobriety palette thanks to a supportive network group. He mixes stand-up comedy with straight-forward messages about a variety of life topics. Throughout his performance, he leaves his audience in stitches with every punch line he utters. From community advocacy to comedy stand-up performances on stage, Mean Dave's journey toward sobriety continues. The purpose of this episode is to educate the world about addiction and sobriety, since many people do not understand why addiction can be classified as a disability. With Mean Dave's crassly direct approach about sobriety and everything that comes along with it, his core message is about keeping your eye on the prize of life and maintaining balance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/phenomenal-disabilities/message

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Performers & Creators Lab
The Sharp Edge of Honesty with Mean Dave

Performers & Creators Lab

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 71:26


Comedian Mean Dave will be headlining at the Comedy Edge next Saturday, May 28th so I decided to sit down with him and see what goes on inside that funny head. In our convo we talk about comedy, writing, his journey with addiction and more! Get tickets to see Mean Dave at the Comedy Edge, Saturday May 28th, 2022>>About Mean DaveStand-up comedian Mean Dave is a regular Cobb's Comedy Club, Punch Line in San Francisco and Sacramento, and Rooster T. Feathers. He has opened for headliners such as Judy Tenuta, Big Jay Oakerson, Allan Havey, Tom Rhodes, and Josh Blue.  He is also the illustrator of the children's book “Once Upon An Accommodation: A Book About Learning Disabilities.” Mean Dave has performed with the Comedians with Disabilities Act as an addict in recovery from drugs and alcohol. He also appears in Nina G's book “Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen,” and he performs with Nina at colleges and events across the US. The two talk about being an ally to people with disabilities and bring a unique perspective to disability awareness. Follow him on Instagram @mean_daveAbout Holly ShawBefore becoming a comedian, Holly Shaw spent a lifetime on stage, T.V. and film as an actor, professional dancer and later as a speaker, coach and hypnotherapist. She's authored two books: the Amazon bestseller, The Creative Formula, as well as the newly released book, Making Art In the Middle of Madness and she was a regular teacher at SAG/AFTRA's conservatories in San Francisco as well as Los Angeles. Her podcast, Performers & Creators Lab, was named One of the Most Outstanding Podcasts of 2019 by Databird Research. Through all of her offerings she has helped thousands of performing artists, some of them Emmy Award winning and Grammy nominated, overcome stage fright, impostor syndrome, and creative blocks so that they can create the work they were born to make and become undeniably magnetic performers. Currently she lives in Oakland, CA where she runs and performs in the live weekly comedy showcase on the waterfront, the Comedy Edge. To learn more, please visit www.performersandcreatorslab.comComposerDan Cantrell is an Emmy award winning composer and multi-instrumentalist known for his innovative film scoring approach, and his virtuosic abilities on the accordion, piano and musical saw. “Hauntingly beautiful…quirky and energetic” says the San Francisco Bay Guardian.  His extensive scoring catalogue spans a wide range of emotion and style. Dan's compositions for film and television have earned him numerous awards including an Emmy Award for KQED's Home-Front,a Golden Gate award for the soundtrack to the documentary Divided Loyalties, and an Annie nomination for his work on three seasons of Cartoon Network's the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack. Visit bellowhead.com

Like An Adult
Mean Dave Origin Story

Like An Adult

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 44:40


Mean Dave tells us the origin of his name, his view on fat squirrels, and how he thinks everything is lies and bullshit. Mean Dave also says nice things about Mike and mean things about everyone else.   The Hell Ya Podcast hosted by Mikel Nordstrom will be giving questionable advice every single week. With the help of a diffrent very funny guests every week we will solve all the problems one problem at a time. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikelnordstrom/  https://www.instagram.com/thehellyapodcast/ https://www.mikelnordstrom.com/

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The Passionistas Project Podcast
Comedian Nina G Has a No-Nonsense Approach to Disability Awareness

The Passionistas Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 35:39


Nina G is a comedian, professional speaker and author of “Stutterer Interrupted” and the new book “Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History.” She has been featured in or on everything from NPR's 51%, BBC's Ouch, Psychology Today, Tedx, multiple day time talk shows, Howard 100 News and the Stuttering John Podcast. Nina shares her wit and wisdom with corporations, colleges, libraries, conferences and community events. Her no nonsense approach to disability awareness and acceptance helps to bring institutions, communities and individuals to deepen their understanding of the disability and bring practical approaches to making a more inclusive society. Learn more about Nina. Buy Stutterer Interrupted. Buy Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. FULL TRANSCRIPT: Passionistas: Hi, and welcome to The Passionistas Project Podcast, where we talk with women who are following their passions to inspire you to do the same. We're Amy and Nancy Harrington, and today we're talking with Nina G, a comedian, professional speaker, and author of Stutter Interrupted and her new book Bay Area Standup Comedy: A Humorous History. She's been featured in and on everything from NPRs 51%, BBC's Ouch, Psychology Today, TEDx, multiple daytime talk shows, Howard 100 News, and even The Stuttering John Podcast. Nina shares her wit and wisdom with corporations, colleges, libraries, conferences, and community events. Her no-nonsense approach to disability awareness and acceptance helps institutions, communities, and individuals to deepen their understanding of disability and bring practical approaches to making a more inclusive society. So please welcome to the show, Nina G. Nina: Hi, th-th-thanks for having me. Passionistas: We're so glad to have Nina here on the podcast. She was part of our comedy event last year, Chronically Funny, and we've been trying to get her on the show ever since. Nina, what's the one thing you're most passionate about? Nina: There are two things. One is stand up comedy and the other is d-d-d-disability rights, d-d-d-disability in general. So it's kind of like a head-to-head race there. Passionistas: Tell us why those two things are such an important part of your life. Nina: I mean cause they are my life. Like I am as a standup comic, who's stutters and has dyslexia. And I've loved comedy my entire life, and that's why I have the book, book out now on Bay Area comedy, because I'm also from the Bay Area. I'm from Alameda and I've lived in Oakland now for 20 years. Just love, love, love comedy. I've been doing it now for 12 years. So that's one thing. Then also I'm fourth generation d-d-d-disabled on my dad's side. So my dad is hard of hearing. His dad was hard of hearing and his mom was hard of hearing. So since we've been in America from Italy, we've been d-d-d-disabled. And just knowing my own experiences, I went to Catholic school in the 1980s with dyslexia and stuttering. I could tell from your very Irish names that you may know some of that experience. And what I always say is that you should never pity me for having a disability, but you can pity me for going to Catholic school in the 1980s with those things, because that sucked. And so I just hope that we can make a world that less sucks for people. And that may be through access, it may be through laws, it may be through services, or it may be through re-representation in the media, in Hollywood, in whatever. And hopefully I bring a little bit of that representation when I go to colleges, when I go to corporations or when I am telling a Dick joke in a dive bar. Like the representation should be everywhere. Passionistas: Tell us when you first really became interested in standup and who were some of your early comedic influences? Nina: Yes. Okay. So, I mean, I think I kind of found comedy when I was around like four or five, like my family. It was the seventies and my family was super into Steve, Steve Martin. And then as I got a little bit older, when I was like 7, 8, 9, my parents never put any restrictions on us around TV me, me and my brother, and they also just brought us in to watch whatever was on. So I would stay up and watch, like the old sa-Saturday Night Lives, which then old was like five years prior. And so I was exposed to all of that, to first cast and I have like a stuffed animal that I named gi-Gilda after gi-Gilda Radner. So it was that kind of stuff. Very early influences. My first fan letter that I ever wrote was to Emo Phillips when I was 13. And he sent an autographed picture back and it hangs in my kitchen there. My kitchen is all of my comedy stuff. So just always loved it. Then when I was like 11, I was like, I think that I want to have this as my job. And I would write jokes and I planned to go to open mics, never went because at around 17, I was like, this is not very practical. It is 1990s now. And I've never seen a stuttering comic. You have to be fluent in order to be a comic. So dream dies. I picked it back up when I was 36 and I've been doing, and I've been doing it now for 12 years. Passionistas: How did you decide, "no, this is something I can do? Nina: It's a, it was a whole fricking process. So when I was 35, I had attended a conference for people who stutter. It's the na-National Stuttering Association. And at that, I realized how much space I relinquished up to other people. I think as a woman, we are socialized to give that space up to others. And I realized at that, it got kind of doubled and tripled up because I'm a woman who's st-stutters. And so I realized, like, I would feel guilt to make people sit through my speech, to make people sit through my stutter. And when I was at that conference, I was around all these women. And women in stuttering are way outnumbered by the men. And the ratio is for every four stutterers, three are going to be men, one's going to be a woman. So it was really important for me to be around women who stutter. Because I realized I was like, well, I wouldn't want them to relinquish space up to others. So why am I? And that just made me really question that. And in my book, my memoir is titled Stutter Interrupted because we're interrupted all the time in our speech, but like I was self interrupting. Like I wasn't even talking, I was interrupting myself. And with that comes your wishes and your dreams and your desires and just everything. And so when I came back home from that conference, I started to make changes in my life. And within six months I got up on stage at an open mic and did my first one. Passionistas: What was that experience like to finally be on stage? Nina: You know? It was to like three people, four people, five people. I don't know. It's a very small audience. I did it in the context of a class. So I took classes at this San Francisco co-comedy college, and then they had like an open mic that they would kind of like trick trick to tourists into coming into. And I, I'm not sure if it was that night or a night soon after people laughed at my jokes. And I was like, "oh, I did this joke about st-stuttering, do you st-stutter?" And she's like, "no, it's just funny." I was like, oh, you don't. Oh, okay, I get it. It's like that. So it was really great to make a connection with someone else and kind of share my own experience having a disability in a way that I kind of had control of the narrative. And also so many times when you talk about a disability experience people like, "oh, oh." And they give you like a pity face. And like, everyone tries to be super empathetic. And like, I just want people to just talk about it in a normal way. Like they would everything else. So humor kind of helps to D D diffuse some of that. And it just kind of puts things on a more equal level. Passionistas: Let's take a step back. So between the ages of 17 and 35, before you pursued your passion, you got involved with disability activism. So tell us a little bit about what you were doing and what that period meant to you. Nina: You know, I went to grad school, I went to college, I did all of that stuff. And I found myself doing advocacy within the co-college and looking at access issues there. There are so many ways that we could penetrate issues around access, and issues around D D disability rights. And for me doing like the individual piece and working with an individual to get access, I think that is really important. And I would work with students around accessibility. But, that's just one piece of it, but we need to get to a bigger change in our culture, a bigger change in corporations and bigger change in colleges and like just more of a cultural shift. And that cultural shift is both in America and the world, but also in your lo-lo-local area. And so, it would get kind of frustrating, because I didn't have that reach, especially this was pre so-social media and all of that stuff. Also for me, I was in academia and academia is not always kind to people who learn in a different way. And for me, it's really hard because my dyslexia is, is more than my stuttering. Like it impacts me more. And also I was in sp-special ed when I was a kid, when I was in high school, cause I eventually went to a public school for high school. Thank God. And, so, I did not come from the same place that most people in academia did. But I still had a lot to say, but I really felt like I didn't have that freedom to express what I wanted to. And also, my mom brought me to see Richard Pryor Live that the Sunset Strip when I was nine. Like I want to say fuck, and like, I just need to, and that helps me to express what I want. And I can say the same things that I might say in an academic sense, but I can say them on stage, and I can say the words that I want to use that I think, you know. Like someone can read a journal article and that's going to be read by like 10 people. But you can do comedy or you can find some other avenue that people will be able to access, and access meaning that people will actually see it. And, and I think it's just a better way to get, a, a, a message out. So it's that frustration that I had in academia, I was able to, I was able to work out. And that's why I like my book, both of the books. It was great that I learned how to do research and it was great that I went through all of that, but I also didn't want to hide behind big words. And luckily I haven't had to. Passionistas: So you did that first appearance. How did you start to build your career and extend your reach as a comedian? Nina: Well, I like kind of kept it hidden from most people I knew for about six months. And then even then it was like slowly, slowly, slowly. The first year in comedy, you're developing your voice. And I wasn't sure which way I would go. And I don't quite know when it was, but I think it was like my second year in, I was like, I'm a disability activist and I'm a comic. That disability activist thing is through my entire life. Like that's... when I walk down the street and I see a sandwich sign and it's blocking the way I was like, "what the hell is this? You got to move this!" And I move it or I tell them, or I do something. So like ingrained into my head and a big part of that is because of my family and being born into it. So I realized that, like, that was the thing that kind of led me first. And comedy was a second piece. I think that I've kind of balanced that out a little bit more, but that activism piece is always, always, always there. And so I think my development as a comic really helped me because I was able, like I'm able to do two things in comedy and now three. So I'm able to go to colleges, and I'm able to talk to them and also corporations to do disability awareness. So there's that. And that is like a half hour of comedy and story telling, and then like Q&A afterwards and the Q&A is always like the, the funnest part. And then I have the other thing, which is like the pure art form of standup, where I can do dick jokes. Last night, I told jokes on the sidewalk of a San Francisco cafe. And it was totally fun and it was great, and I got to develop that more and just work on that. And then, you know, I have a bunch of shows coming up and so there's that piece where like, I feel I can be an artist there and I don't really have to like... like, there's not a lot of 48 year old stuttering comics on TV.  I don't think like, like I doubt they're going to give me a sitcom. I doubt like Netflix is not knocking down my door. They're not like, because my opinion is, is that Hollywood thinks that if you have more than one intersectional identity that people's heads are going to explode. Which is why a lot of the disabled comics out there are white men. So like, you know, like, I, I, I know where I'm at. So I feel I don't have to kind of compromise my standup because it's like, I'm not going on TV. I'm good. The other piece now that I'm, that I'm transitioning into is as a comedy history consultant as an author. And that just kind of brings my love of comedy. And like when I was in school from like high school on, anytime that I had to write a paper, I would write a paper on comedy. So this is just the natural development of the thing I love. And, you know, you write a book, it kind of puts you as like, okay, this was, she's now an expert. Like I've been saying to everybody, I'm an expert for a long time. They don't believe me, but now I have a book that says that I have some in that. And also I wrote it with my friend, OJ Patterson. I kind of tap out on standup around 1993 and then he picks it up from there. So he loves the old comedy and he has followed it so we co-complemented one another well on that. Passionistas: We're Amy and Nancy Harrington, and you're listening to The Passionistas Project Podcast and our interview with Nina G To learn more about her performances, speaking engagements, and to get your copy of Bay Area Standup Comedy: A Humorous History, visit ninagcomedian.com. If you're enjoying this interview and would like to help us continue creating inspiring content, please consider becoming a patron by visiting thepassionistasproject.com/podcast, and clicking on the patron button. Even $1 a month can help us continue our mission of inspiring women to follow their passions. Now here's more of our interview with Nina G. Tell us a little bit about the Comedians with Disabilities Act. Nina: So that was started by my friend, who has passed away, but st-“Stutter Interrupted” is, it is dedicated to, to him. He so started it because there wasn't a grip, at least locally that featured only d-d-d-disabled comics. And so it was Michael O'Connell, Eric, and Steve d-Danners as the first core. And then I, I joined, and some of the guys are, have been kind of in and out of comedy and we lost m-Michael. So we have expanded the group to have more of a showcase. And the showcase has included my, my, one of my best friends, Mean Dave, who is in recovery. And that is covered under the ADA, but people don't always talk about that. But you can access your rights and access, you know, all kinds of things because of that. So he brings that as a really important message. Jade Theriault, who's out of Berkeley, she does the sh-show a lot, and she uses a wheelchair, a-along with other comics. But not all stages in comedy are... not all of them are ramped. So, like, to get even on the stage is an issue. And, also, to kind of bring that voice in, I think sometimes people, producers or comics or whatever, kind of think like, "oh, well that's disabled comedy." And like, like it's a different thing. No, it's just another kind of perspective, whether you're a man, whether you're a woman that, that you can bring. And so it's, it's really nice to have the opportunity to do that in a group and also do it for people who want to hear it. Because I will do a show just with a stuttering audience, when I do stuff at a conference. And they get the premise and not the punchline. Like I don't even have to do the punchline because they're already with me at the premise. And so it's just a different experience doing comedy for people who come from that same cu-culture and that same experience. Passionistas: You touched on this a little bit, but as somebody who has such a deep knowledge of the history of comedy and your own experiences. You know, comedy is legendarily more difficult for women. And as you've been saying, there are a lot of challenges for comedians with disabilities. Do you feel like this is changing at all for women and for people in the disability community? Nina: I think so. I think there's still a thing of, "well, like we only have one woman on the show, so that's good. We, we have enough." It was like, oh, why don't you just book people who are funny and the rest will come. But also people tend to book their friends. And so if it's a male producer, they're going to have more gu-gu-guy friends. And so there's that. And that's not always the case. And I think at least in the Bay Area, I think there's more of a consciousness around that, because the women have been bitching about this for centuries now, since we're now in the 21st century. And so I think that they are getting that they need to have a more ba-balanced show in terms of the disability access. Like I have not seen Netflix have a compilation of disabled comics. I produced a CD, or not a CD, but an album called d-d-d-Disabled Comedy Only. And it featured the Comedians with d-d-d-Disability Act. And that was the first one ever done of a compilation of disabled comics. That should not have happened. And there hasn't been one since. You know, HBO and Netflix and all of that, you got to have disabled comics, both in your mainstream, but also having a show where why doesn't like, you know, a famous d-d-d-disabled, comic bring in other comics to have a big show. And I would love that. And it also, I think that Comedians with Disabilities Act was really conscious about the message that they send out. I also think it's equally as important for a disabled comic to get up and not talk about a disability whatsoever so that there is both, both of those things that should be happening. Passionistas: How did COVID impact your work, and do you feel like things are finally getting back to normal now? Nina: So it dried up my speaking gigs, because we were like, we don't know what to do now. And people have zoom fi-fatigue. So for me, when, when my first book, or when my memoir came out, it was great. I was booked. I did, like, an event at Coca Cola. I sold books afterwards, making money. Like it was great. And then 2020 happened and like, oh! Like I need to talk to my st-student loan people to see if they'll base my income on last year's instead of on the prior years, cause there's such a change. But I think people are seeing that there is a possibility to do events online. And so, yeah, I am traveling less, but I'm still doing, doing corporate and college shows. And some of those are picking up in, in person, too, so that's great. As a comic, I have performed into the void of Zoom and it's okay. Like it's really taught me to trust what I'm saying and to trust my comedy. Because there isn't the ha-ha's and they're, you know, not even the LOLs. And I always encourage people to do the LOLs in the tags so I get something out of it. So in, in, in, so that that's changed. I think lo-locally, comedy's opening up. I'm finding with doing book, book gigs, now that it's about half and half. So releasing a book, which my book came out on February 14th. And yeah, it's a heck of a time to release a book because you're not going on a big tour. And so it'll be interesting to see how that rolls out. Passionistas: You did have one unbelievably cool gig during the pandemic, which we're dying to hear about, right around the inauguration. Can you tell us about that? Nina: Yeah! It was the first night of the inauguration festivities. I got asked to do a performance, and so it was all online. Like I wish I was at the White House, but no, it was all online. And what I did was I pre-taped it at the Alameda  com-com-Comedy Club and we brought my pa-parents in, and, and I performed for them for the inauguration. So my parents were very happy to have the back of their heads in the screen as well. And so I did my five minute set there and sent it in and it got in with all of the other speakers, which included Whoopi Goldberg. Also, now I can say that I opened for the Vice President. A lot of my comedy credits are so weird and so, un-un-unbelievable that people don't even think they're true when they're said. And opening up for the vice-president is one of them. Passionistas: Speaking of home, let's talk about your new book, Bay Area Stand Up Comedy: A Humorous History. What inspired you to write it, and why is the history of Bay Area comedy so important? Nina: Well, the thing that inspired it was being bored in the pandemic. So that was the biggest piece. I was finding that I was going toward like old comedy and watching that on YouTube. And also I was doing a project where I was interviewing comics about the pandemic. So asking them what that experience was like, to transition into Zoom, or what did they think was going to, was going to happen. So I did that under The Comedy Time Capsule. And in doing that, I had interviewed ma-Marga Gomez, who is a staple in San Francisco comedy. She also comes out of the queer comedy scene and she was telling me about her past experiences and her own history. The first place that she felt she could really bring her whole self into, into her stand-up was at the, the, The va-Valencia Rose in San Francisco. And that was the first LGBT open mic. And they had LGBT shows and I was like, "oh, this is such an interesting history, and so is San Francisco!" I don't know this, and I'm a big nerd, so other people must not know anything about this. And I was like, okay, something needs to happen. So I contacted OJ who now lives in, in Southern California. And like me and him, when he was doing comedy, he is, he is retired now from, from it. But when he was doing it, we would just talk endlessly about stuff and like interesting things we heard and just the in, in just analyzing it. And so I was like, okay, you want to write this book? I'll do it to this point, you do it to this point. And he said yes. And we worked on it for a year. And the book has over a hundred pictures in it, so it almost feels like a yearbook of Bay Area comedy. And the reason why I think Bay Area comedy is so important is that it's been the place that people can develop their voice, and then kind of move on to the next stage. So we had a lot of comics here from Boston in the 1980s, like Paula Poundstone and Bob-Bobcat and d-Dana Gold. And, like, San Francisco audiences, at least back then, were just like patient and just like wanted people to kind of experiment. And they were just great around that, which I think lent itself to the improvisational style that had developed here. But before all of that, there was The Hungry Eye and The Purple Onion, and The Purple Onion is where Phyllis di-di-di-di-Diller ca-came out of, and her being especially important to with women comics. She developed her act in San Francisco. And right across the street at The Hungry Eye is where Mort Sahl developed a whole new way to do comedy. So Bay Area comedy, especially in the North Beach area changed comedy forever and, and had that really, really big impact. And the first stand-up comic was in the mid 18 hundreds. And I, and I, I know this because the work of Rich Schneider has put, a, has put, a-a-a spotlight on this. And the very first comic in the mid 18 hundreds came to San Francisco. And people would pay cover in gold because greenbacks were not totally, a thing yet. So the, so the history goes back to Mark Twain and then onto the pandemic. A-and of course, Robin Williams being kind of the pinnacle of the whole thing. And not only in his comedy, but also the heart, because he just gave so much to the world, but also so much to Bay, so much to, to, to the Bay and was just the most gracious and nicest guy that, that people still, uh, talk, talk about the things he did. Passionistas: What can people who aren't in the disability community do to advocate for people who are? Nina: I think everybody can kind of choose their own way in that. Because if you are a teacher or you are a speech therapist, I'm going to have very different expectations of that than somebody who works in more of a retail industry. I think they can kind of choose what they want to do and how to be an ally. I think a lot of times people think you have to go march or you have to go do some kind of activist role. No, you could just be cool. Like you can just listen and not be overly empathetic. And I think the main thing is to listen to disabled people and take their lead. They are in the lead. I think that word "empowerment" isn't always a great word because it kind of assumes that like you have the power, and your empowering the other person. That person already has that power. And it's you who should be fo-fo-following them. And also don't expect disabled people to teach you. I think that's the other thing, because sometimes people are like, "oh, so tell me about what it's like to have this." I was like, ugh! Unless you're paying me, no! Like go read my book and then we'll talk. So I think there's also putting people who have a disability into a position to hear their voices, but in a way that is respectful and not exploitive. Passionistas: Thanks for listening to The Passionistas Project Podcast and our interview with Nina G To learn more about her performances, speaking engagements, and get a copy of Bay Area Standup Comedy: A Humorous History visit ninagcomedian.com. Please visit thepassionistasproject.com to learn more about our podcast and our subscription box, filled with products made by women owned businesses and female artisans to inspire you to follow your passions. Get a free mystery box worth $45 with a one-year subscription using the code SPRINGMYSTERY, and be sure to subscribe to The Passionistas Project Podcast, so you don't miss any of our upcoming, inspiring guests. Until next time, stay well and stay passionate.

Broken Drift Productions
Mental Health and Addiction with Mean Dave | The M.A.D Podcast Ep 24

Broken Drift Productions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 58:22


Welcome back for another #TherapyThursday with the M.A.D Podcast! This week we have Comedian Mean Dave on to talk about mental health and addiction! He dives into his history with addiction, how he got help, the 12 step program and what support looks like from a loved one when you're struggling with addictive behavior. Follow Dave @mean_dave on social media Follow the podcast on Instagram at @m.a.dpodcast Follow @brokendriftproductions and @azbananabros for more awesome content! Follow the hosts on everything! @mylesweberjoker @susanthompsonhaha

Spin Doctors
Bullhead w/ Mean Dave

Spin Doctors

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 110:01


You ever hear of a band for a long time, and never actually listen to them, and somehow avoid hearing literally one note of any of their music, and develop an idea of them, and then one day you hear them and it's totally different than what you thought and completely blows your mind and you wonder how you never heard them before? Welcome to my brain, when this week's guest, bay area staple Mean Dave, dropped by to show us the album Bullhead by Melvins. This record is sludgey, chunky, and weird, and so are we, so it just fits. We also talk backyard wrestling, take a deep dive into horror movies, and discuss the horrors of chain link fences, and Dave proves he really knows his Melvins. Sorry for the small audio problems this week, but we hope you still enjoy this episode of Spin Doctors! Thanks to Pale Blue Dot for our theme For You... Bullhead is © Melvins and Boner Records available under CC BY-NC 2.5 Follow us on IG and Twitter @spindocpod Questions? Criticisms? Comments? Email spindoctorspod@gmail.com

I'm Getting There
#66 – Regardless of the Outcome w/Mean Dave

I'm Getting There

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 87:37


On today's episode I sit down with comedian and musician Mean Dave. We talked about music and some projects and bands hes been a part of, also talked about his YouTube show 'In the Meantime' w/ Mean Dave and his experience interviewing/podcasting. He reminisces on going to shows, some of the notable bands he as seen in the Bay Area coming up in the underground metal scene and we talk comedy and what Dave has coming up for shows now that everything is back open and in full swing. You can follow him on Instagram @mean_dave Instagram/Facebook: @imgettingtherepod Twitter: @igtpod You can follow me on Instagram/Twitter: @_mboof and also on YouTube/Facebook: Michael Booth Comedy Support I'm Getting There by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/imgettingtherepod Find out more at https://imgettingtherepod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Sermons – Jubilee Church Wirral
The Resurrection what does it mean – Dave Frodsham

Sermons – Jubilee Church Wirral

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021


The foundation of the Christian faith is the historical record of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As a Christian we can know the theory that Jesus was raised from the dead, but how does Jesus’ resurrection really affect our daily lives? The post The Resurrection what does it mean – Dave Frodsham appeared first on Jubilee Church Wirral.

Am I Making Sense
Mean Dave - Kombucha Cast

Am I Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021


Me and Mean Dave catch up while eating soy ice cream and drinking Kombucha.Venmo @Mean-Dave-225 Cashapp $MeanDave PayPal wolfmanrex@hotmail.com

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Por*Ass Podcast
#36 - Mean Dave - Recovery During the Holidaze

Por*Ass Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 78:54


Comedian and fellow recovery friend, Mean Dave and I talk about the challenges of the holidays while being in recovery and for fun let's throw in a pandemic! Mean Dave Twitter & Instagram Busty Kraut movie where Mean Dave's apartment was used to film a scene in *********************************************************** Por*Ass Podcast Theme Song by Inappropriate Things www.veecomedy.com @porasspodcast - Instagram & Twitter @veronicaporras - Twitter @veeporras - Instagram Venmo: VeeComic0122 For a personal video message from me book me on Cameo! - search Veronica Porras paypal me at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/VeronicaPorras --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/porasspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/porasspodcast/support

The Sean Boyles Podcast
My Online Nemesis Mean Dave!

The Sean Boyles Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 123:49


Dirtys!! I got a guest this week!! I tried the Anchor App's ability to basically record a phone call.. the audio gets wonkie towards the end, some how it got out of sinc. But maybe cu we went a hour 45!! Earworm of the week is back this week!! Check that playlist here https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/earworm-of-the-week/pl.u-Zmblljli0Pr6GG Rate, Review and Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!!! Send feedback to me at sean_boyles@yahoo.com and let me know how I'm doing and more importantly, how you are doing!!! Be Good, and Keep it Dirty!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sean-boyles/support

The Trash
Ep. 22: "Rock & Roll Never Dies..." (Bret Michaels Life As I Know It) w/ Special Guest Mean Dave

The Trash

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 112:08


What the F%&! is up Dumpster Divers!?!? This week on The Trash we dive into the dirty dingy dump that is Bret Michaels! Our boy! Joining us is the always funny and nicer than his name implies Comedian and host of In the Meantime w/ Mean Dave, Mean Dave (@meandavetime). We sing a new trashy theme song for Bret's show that outshines the original. We play some intense trivia testing our knowledge of Bret Michaels and his mediocre band Poison. Most importantly, we had a shit-ton of fun doing it. Listen after the credits for a special Mean Dave story-time. Stay Trashy!Support the show (https://patreon.com/thetrashpodcast)Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Voice Party
The Short Yellow Bus of Comedy with Mean Dave

The Voice Party

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 109:04


Voice Party Merchandise is available at: https://www.redbubble.com/people/thevoiceparty The Views and opinions of the guests on The Voice Party do not necessarily represent the views of the creators or producers. Opening Theme: The Deadbeats - Obey! Production and editing courtesy of www.iopvideo.com For business inquiries contact: thevoicepartypodcastshow@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-voice-party/support

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PreExisting Condition with Priyanka Wali and Sammy Obeid
Episode 35: Mean Dave – Alcohol Use Disorder (Remission)

PreExisting Condition with Priyanka Wali and Sammy Obeid

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 59:56


From drug fueled nights to fist fights with other performers, stand up comedian Mean Dave shares stories of his alcohol use disorder, from which he is now in remission for six years.Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/walipriyankahttps://www.instagram.com/sammyobeidhttps://www.instagram.com/comedypopuphttps://www.instagram.com/cpupodcasts

Like An Adult
Mean Dave's Step Sister Funhouse

Like An Adult

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 74:52


we got funny powerhouse MEAN DAVE, and we talk a lot about the state of online comedy shows, the rehabilitation program, and step sisters.

Gag On This...Podcast
Ep. 081 - Cockhead with Mean Dave

Gag On This...Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 83:58


The gang is joined by Bay Area comic Mean Dave. We talk about the Bay Area comedy scene, hosting for some big names, getting passed at a club, BART, he enters  the comics studio, we talk about music, and tons more!! Follow and support: Twitter  Dave  Big Nick   Rob   Danni  CharRon                         Instagram Dave   Danni    Rob   CharRon                  Gag On This   Twitter   Instagram    Facebook   Website  Music by Beneath the Surface Sponsors: Thanks to our sponsor Ballsy Ball Wash! Use promocode GAG15 for 15%off your entire order. Gag On This Ball Wash!! Sack Pack

Sitting Down With Stand Ups
Sitting Down With Stand Ups s4 e16

Sitting Down With Stand Ups

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 124:58


Marcco, Steve, Justin, Jay and our two Nicks welcome bay area comic, show runner and podcaster Mean Dave. Mean Dave lays out some of the challenges and importance of in person support meetings to try and keep people sober. Mean Dave is a former bay area metal musician and tells us about a life changing tour with a one armed front man. Mean Dave runs down the pacing he experienced getting passed at the bigger clubs in his area. We address some hate mail and tryout an SDWSU scumbag 20 questions. sdwsupodcast@gmail.com another terrible podcast by comics http://guerillamadeproductions.libsyn.com/website in the meantime with mean dave https://www.youtube.com/user/theeexplainer/feed music Foes - American Violence https://glacierrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/american-violence Assumption - The Three Appearances https://sentientruin.bandcamp.com/album/the-three-appearances  

Iowa Basement Tapes
Iowa Basement Tapes #80 01-09-2020

Iowa Basement Tapes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020


Night Listeners -I got a fun show tonight lots punky Brewster fun with tunes from Captain Three Leg, Riff Worm and The Dogs. First time plays by Vlad Moth, a weird 80s synth punk project from Des Moines.Iowa Basement Tapes has its own archive of Iowa music. Be sure to check out iowabasementtapes.bandcamp.com and download any of the releases for free. If you would like to contribute any music please send an email to kristianday@gmail.com.Hear us every Thursday at 9PM on 98.9FM KFMG – Des Moines and every Friday at 11PM on 90.3FM KWIT – Sioux City & 90.7FM KOJI – Okoboji. If you miss the show please subscribe to the podcast archives: https://apple.co/2MzdH5e#trustkristiandayPaisley Bible - "Everyday" / Untitled (Iowa City)Vlad Moth -  "Twist and Spark" / A Twist of Moth (Des Moines)Wolves In The Attic - "Oh Heaven" / Pink Mist (Des Moines)Captain Three Leg - "Flood" / Split with Mean Dave (Ottumwa)Captain Three Leg - "Kool-Aid & Crayons" / Split with Mean Dave (Ottumwa)Sludgeplow - "Feed Me" / EveryTHING (Cedar Rapids)Paul Cary - "Green Monster" / Ghost of a Man (Cedar Rapids)Blist Her - "Glimmer" / Glimmer (Burlington)The Slats - "Mouth Like A Shotgun" / Pick It Up (Cedar Falls)House of Large Sizes - "Walking Thru The Park" / One Big Cake (Cedar Falls)Riff Worm feat. Woress - "Blackened Blood" / The Woress Days (Dubuque)Seezureface - "Paradise Debris for Erik Satie" / All Iowa Noise Insurgency - The Early Years (Iowa City)The Dogs - "Freakin' on the Streets" / Teen Slime (Decorah)Goldblums - "Plaza Weed" / Blush (Des Moines)

Am I Making Sense
Mean Dave - Punk Rock Vegans

Am I Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019


Mean Dave joined me to talk about comedy, music, media buzz words and more.

Iowa Basement Tapes
Iowa Basement Tapes #20 11-15-2018 Road Trip with Dylan Sires

Iowa Basement Tapes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018


Night Listeners -This is our first road trip show! 90% of this weeks episode was recorded while driving in a minivan to Madison, WI with Dylan Sires (of the band Sires). We blast through a lot of tunes originating from the Cedar Valley, something I haven't done in a while. Bare with us, the sound quality is questionable at times because... we are in a minivan. If you miss the live show on either KFMG Des Moines or KCOE Coe College, be sure to check out the archives on iTunes.Kristian#trustkristiandayCaptain Three Leg - "Kool Aid & Crayons" / Split with Mean Dave (Ottumwa)Brooke Straus - "Pair of Dice" / Acid Casual (Iowa City)Twins - "Take That Gurl" / Square America (Waterloo)Miracles of God - "Don't Try" / O What a Wonderful Day (Iowa City)The Beat Strings - "In the Night" / Fang In Rain (Waterloo)Sioux City Pete & The Beggers - "Blues on the Northern Plains" / 8 Songs (Sioux City)The Slats - "Teena" / Pick It Up (Waterloo)Holy White Hounds - "Laserbeams" / Sparkle Sparkle (Des Moines)Red Throb - "*&@(&# my Gun" / Bend Over Here Comes (Iowa City)The Envy Corps - "Wires and Wool" / Dwell (Ames)Peas & Carrots - "Obligator" / Strangers (Cedar Falls)Anthony Worden - "That's All" / Ideal Conceptions of the Beautiful and Good (Iowa City)

Conservatish with Peter Feliciano
Episode 8- Mean Dave

Conservatish with Peter Feliciano

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 181:23


Mean Dave is a grumpy Bay Area comedian. He talks about the Melvins, comedy, and Tarantino... then we drown in N-Words.

The Laugh Cellar
Comic Mean Dave

The Laugh Cellar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 27:47


Mean Dave is a regular at Cobb's Comedy Club, Punch Line in SF and Sacramento and has opened for headliners such as Judy Tenuta, Big Jay Oakerson, Neil Hamburger, Brent Morin, Bret Ernst and most importantly, Barry Sobel. Most of Dave's life has been littered with utter disappointment and flat out betrayal that only a sarcastic, cynical sense of humor can remedy. Hopefully this information helps you in your decision as to whether Mean Dave's comedy will help you attain laughter as you progress through existence.

JMS Podcast
#136 Mean Dave / Wheels on Reelz: I, Tonya

JMS Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 101:04


Mean Dave is a Comedian from the East Bay. Jacob Wheels reviews the biopic film I, Tonya. Mean Dave chats about being a Melvins fan, playing music at a young age, and his transition into comedy.

Lousy San Francisco Podcast Season 3.1 - SKMorton.com

What a night to learn about butterflys and rapid transit. And what better guests to discuss such material issues with. The answer to these and any such questions have been deferred. This week's episode was promising. SK was surrounded by funny men with funny sounding names: Mean Dave and Sean Boyles were in the Bomb Shelter and ready to give us their insights on a slew of topics - not the least of which would have been an in depth look at the issues surrounding our Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). But, as usual, SK reneged on that promise. Choosing to go, instead, with a strategy to try to impress his new stand-up comic friends by ripping off other comedian's jokes and beating them into the ground. Even Pete got tired and left. But our guests, not knowing the way out of the underground labyrinth that is the Bomb Shelter, were forced to stay and endure SK's version of an interview about their experiences in the San Francisco comedy scene. On the bright side, it wasn't half bad...or five eighths hacky.

Matthew Banks Podcast
MBP - Episode 24 - Mean Dave

Matthew Banks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 83:38


Mean Dave is on the show!  Dave is currently rocking the Bay Area Comedy Scene.  He's a regular at the Punchline and Cobb's.  Dave runs a weekly show at Best of SF.  Be sure to go to this show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Under the Crossbones The Pirate Podcast
003 - Tom Mason of the Blue Buccaneers

Under the Crossbones The Pirate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2015 54:25


My first musical guest of the show is Tom Mason of Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers.   Tom travels the world bringing his pirate music to pirate fests, tall ships festivals, fairs, and anywhere that needs a solid pirate jam. We'll get into Tom's history and the unlikely route that helped him find his niche in the music industry.  It's a really interesting discussion about being a musician in the modern age. Due to an unfortunate digital glitch of some sort, the last 10 minutes of the interview are a bit distorted.  I didn't know about it until the editing phase.  I've left it in for completeness, but feel free to fast forward 10 minutes. Also in this episode you'll hear some stand-up comedy from Mean Dave and, of course, some great pirate music from Tom Mason and the Blue Buccaneers. The Websites: Podcast: www.UnderTheCrossbones.com Tom Mason: www.TomMason.net Comedian Mean Dave: https://www.facebook.com/meandavesnothere Phil Johnson: www.PhilJohnsonComedy.com

Savage Henry Magazine Radio Network
Episode 48 of the Savage Henry Magazine Radio Program

Savage Henry Magazine Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2013 64:40


Chris is back so he's not dead after all. So Chris, Daniel, Sarah and Josh do the normal stuff and welcome SF comedians FC Sierra, Christopher John and Mean Dave to the studio for beer time and fun. Theme song by DJ Musician. 791 8th St. Suite 5, Arcata, CA 95521 editor@savagehenrymagazine.com

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