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Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #357 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Willie Macc talks with Valerie Lopez about His kickstart into comedy due to an on set conversation with Bernie Mac Being a successful commercial and TV actor Roses and their thorns The tale of lost notebook Recorded April 2025 Follow Willie Website - williemacc.com Instagram - @williemacc TikTok - @williemacc Facebook - Facebook.com/imwilliemacc Youtube - Youtube.com/@williemacc Linktree - linktr.ee/williemacc Willie can be seen and heard: America's Got Talent Season 20 (debut May 27, 2025) Specials Don't Tell Comedy Coming Soon - Dry Bar Comedy "Dad, Grandmas and Bears, Oh My" Coming Soon - Good Dad, Bad Father Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) Afro Noodles Podcast (over 100 episodes) Acting College Hill: Virgin Island My Flipping Family CSI The Goldbergs Casual Writing Adventures of Dylan and Perry: Operation Treehouse Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #356 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Sophie Buddle returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Surviving a grueling touring schedule and working on the After Midnight show (and learning to let go) Discuss our favorite comedy movies Our annual teen slang segment Getting engaged and wedding planning Recorded April 2025 Follow Sophie Website - SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter - @sophiebuddle Instagram - @sophbuds Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle Sophie can be seen and heard: Comedy Central Special The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon - link Debut Album (2020 Juno Comedy Album of the Year): Lil Bit of Buddle Podcast - Obsessed with Sophie Buddle In Austin Opening for Taylor Tomlinson May 30-31, Moody Center Headlining August 29-30, Red Room at Cap City Comedy Club Listen to Sophie's past episodes with us Sophie Buddle is an Exceptional Person (2022) Sophie Buddle Headlines Cap City Comedy Club 12/30-31, 2022 (2022) Sophie Buddle and Her Hot Takes (2023) Sophie Buddle Serves Up (Volume 4) (2024) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #355 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Mohanad Elshieky with Valerie Lopez about How 6 weeks for a summer school program turned into a new life in America Geeking out Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me! On being a newlywed and 5-time cat parent His newest podcast You Could Do That on Television Recorded April 2025 during Moontower Comedy Festival Follow Mohanad Website - mohanadelshieky.com Instagram - @mohanad.elshieky TikTok - @mohanad.elshieky91 Facebook - Facebook.com/MohanadElshieky91 Youtube - Youtube.com/@MohanadElshieky Linktree - linktr.ee/mohanad.elshieky Mohanad can be seen and heard: Specials Conan The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Don't Tell Comedy Podcasts (available on your favorite podcast player) You Could Do That on Television I'm Sorry Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #354 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Jackie Kashian talks with Valerie Lopez about Forming a strong friendship with Laurie Kilmartin via the Jackie and Laurie Show Stoking her natural curiosity through the Dork Forest Being a road warrior Politics and the art of blocking trolls Recorded March 2025 during Moontower Comedy Festival Follow Jackie Website - jackiekashian.com Instagram - @jackiekashian Facebook - Facebook.com/jackie.kashian Youtube - Youtube.com/user/Jackie_Kashian Jackie can be seen and heard: Specials Latest Special: Looking Back Stay-Kashian Comedy Central Presents: Jackie Kashian This Will Make an Excellent Horcrux Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) Jackie and Laurie Show (over 400 episodes) The Dork Forest (over 700 episodes) Album Cake is Not My Downfall (2004) Circus People (2007) It is Never Going to be Bread (2010) I Am Not the Hero of This Story (2017) Writing The Comedy Film Nerds Guide to Movies Comics Comics Quarterly Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham Episode #353 Liz Splatt talks with Valerie Lopez about Her secret to success (not knowing) The vital importance of self-expression Being part of the inaugural door guy class of performers at Comedy Mothership Falafel and her 2024 Cap City Comedy Club FPIA win Her 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival debut Recorded March 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Liz Linktree - linktr.ee/coveredinliz TikTok - @coveredinliz YouTube - youtube.com/@coveredinliz Absolute Show - youtube.com/@absoluteshowatx Instagram - @coveredinliz Absolute Show - @absoluteshowatx Facebook - facebook.com/lizsplattcomedy X - @coveredinliz Do 512 - do512.com/artists/liz-splatt OnlyFans - @coveredinliz Liz can be seen and heard: LMAOF Comedy Special Regular on Kill Tony Standup on The Spot Absolute Show - Co-host with Lukas McCrary, Wednesdays, 8pm at The Creek and the Cave 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #352 Connor Nutt talks with Valerie Lopez about Turning his musical obsession into comedy Walking away from the corporate grind Suiting up to launch Dressed to Kill Comedy His 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival debut Recorded March 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Connor Linktree Dressed to Kill - linktr.ee/dressedtokillcomedy YouTube - youtube.com/@connornutt Instagram - @goodguyconnor Dressed to Kill - @dressedtokillcomedy Facebook - facebook.com/connor.c.nutt Connor can be seen and heard: Dressed to Kill April 18 - Premiering at Moontower Comedy Festival 2025 April 19 - 9pm at Rozco's (and monthly) Monthly in Houston Around the country Moontower Comedy Festival 2025 Working at and sporting Heritage Boot Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #351 Victor Martinez, JR. talks with Valerie Lopez about Starting improv and standup comedy in high school after his football career ended Taking on a Texas-sized persona in Vancouver, Canada The fortunate timing (Part I) of launching The High Tonight Show in Los Angeles The fortunate timing (Part II) of moving to Austin and the longevity and success of The High Tonight Show Recorded March 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Victor Website - thehightonightshow.com Linktree - linktr.ee/Victormartinezjr The High Tonight Show - linktr.ee/hightonightshow YouTube - The High Tonight Show - youtube.com/channel/TheHighTonightShow Instagram - @victormartinezjrcomedy The High Tonight Show - @thehightonightshow Facebook - facebook.com/itsjustvictor The High Tonight Show - facebook.com/TheHighTonightShow Victor can be seen and heard: The High Tonight Live Show - Rozco's The High Tonight Podcast The High Tonight Mic - Abe's Shop, Thursdays 8pm Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #350 Jon Mendoza talks with Valerie Lopez about: Learning to lean into your personality Developing a unique comedy style Winning the 2018 Funniest Person in Austin contest How Fallout Tonight brought him back to comedy Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Jon YouTube - youtube.com/@jdwmendoza Instagram - @azodnemnoj Fallout Tonight - @fallout_tonight Jon can be seen and heard: Fallout Tonight - 9:30pm Fridays at Fallout Theater Signing Off Podcast - every week, recorded after Fallout Tonight 2018 Cap City Comedy Club FPIA Finals Set Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #349 Robert H. May talks with Valerie Lopez about Flipping from comedy fan to student Leaning into whimsy Surviving the Youtube troll gauntlet Adopting a slow and steady approach to comedy Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Robert Website - roughdraughtdesign.com Instagram - @robert.h.may Rough Draught Design - @roughdraughtdesign Robert can be seen and heard: Bear Arms Open Mic - Host, Thursdays, 6pm at The Creek and the Cave Guest Writer for the El Arroyo marquee sign in Austin Kill Tony - Episode #655 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #348 Scott Wharton talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a prolific troublemaker Getting his comedy start in Virginia Finding home after 30 years Landing his first Moontower Comedy Festival with Dressed to Kill Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Scott Website - Linktree - linktr.ee/thisisnotscott Dressed to Kill - linktr.ee/dressedtokillcomedy Stoney Baloney Podcast - linktr.ee/stoneybaloneypodcast TikTok - @thisisnot_scott YouTube - youtube.com/@ScottWhartonComedian Instagram - @thisisnot_scott Dressed to Kill - @dressedtokillcomedy Stoney Baloney Productions - @stoneybaloneyproductions Facebook - facebook.com/ScottWhartonComedian Do 512 - do512.com/artists/scott-wharton Scott can be seen and heard: Dressed to Kill March 22 - 9pm at Rozco's (and monthly) March 23 - 7pm at Houston's Punchline Premiering at Moontower Comedy Festival 2025 Stoney Baloney Podcast This is Not a Scottcast Podcast Moontower Comedy Festival 2025 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #347 Dulce talks with Valerie Lopez about How she landed in Austin Erasing trauma Her protective circle The return of Yeah Yeah Podcast Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Dulce Linktree - linktr.ee/dulcemac TikTok - @dulcemaccomedy YouTube - youtube.com/channel/DulceMac Instagram - @dulcemac For Shameless: @shamelesscomedyatx For photography: @shotbydulcemac Facebook - facebook.com/DulceMac X - @dulcemaccomedy Do 512 - do512.com/artists/dulce-mac Dulce can be seen and heard: Yeah Yeah Podcast - relaunching March 12 Performing all over Austin Shameless - Cohosted with Grace Kirk February 23 - 8pm, Vulcan Gas April 3 - 10pm, Fallout Theater June 27 - 10pm, The Velveeta Room Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #346 Izzy Burger talks with Valerie Lopez about An adventurous life in improv, theater, and puppetry Creating a big presence on stage Hosting Ladies Night at The Velveeta Room Her disdain for Bradley Cooper Recorded January 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Izzy Website - izzyburgercomedy.com Instagram - @danceforgrandma Izzy can be seen and heard: Ladies Night - Weekly showcase 9pm at The Velveeta Room Love Games - Comedy/Trivia/Speed Dating show Thursday February 13, 2025 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #345 Julie Talbert talks with Valerie Lopez about Learning to break out of her shell Getting her comedy start in Houston Dark comedy The current political environment for trans people Recorded January 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Julie TikTok — @cruelly_julie Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/crue…@cruelly.julie Julie can be seen and heard: Performing all around Austin Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #344 Marceline Amaris talks with Valerie Lopez about Her early craving to be on a stage no matter what Her adventures from standup to improv to clowning Character work Dreaming about Adam Sandler Recorded January 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Marceline TikTok - @isitmarceline YouTube - youtube.com/@isitmarceline Instagram - @isitmarceline Marceline can be seen and heard: Produced Trisha (a one woman show) at Hacksfest 2024 Producing FULL SEND - January 28, 8pm at Fallout Theater Clown Night - a work in progress night for eccentric acts every 3rd Wednesday, 8pm Fallout Theater ColdTowne Theater House Team Heartbreaker Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #343 Duncan Carson talks with Valerie Lopez about Yoga The continued adventures of Fallout Tonight (Fridays 9:30pm at Fallout Theater) The cathartic experience of teaching standup comedy at Fallout Theater Recorded January 2025 Follow Duncan Twitter - @aduncancarson Instagram - @aduncancarson Facebook - facebook.com/duncancarson TikTok - @duncancarson Follow Fallout Tonight Linktree - FalloutTonight.com Instagram - @fallout_tonight Follow Sure Thing Records Website - SureThingRecords.com Instagram - @surethingatx See Duncan Fallout Tonight - Weekly on Fridays, 9:30pm at Fallout Theater Signing Off Podcast - Weekly episode recapping Fallout Tonight with Jon Mendoza, Adam Shumate, and other guests Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #342 Symply Courtney talks with Valerie Lopez about His first headlining spot at The Velveeta Room on January 31 - February 1 His newest passion project R.L. Stein, a comedy music collaboration The ongoing success of his open mic and showcase at The Tiniest Bar in Texas Reflections on the passage of time as a parent Recorded January 2025 Follow Symply Website - symplyhaha.com Linktree - linktr.ee/symplycourtney Instagram - @iamsymplycourtney TikTok - @symplycourtney Youtube - youtube.com/@symplycourtney Facebook - facebook.com/IAmSymplyCourtney/ Do 512 - do512.com/artists/symply-courtney Symply can be seen and heard: Headlining The Velveeta Room January 31 (8pm) and February 1 (8pm and 10pm) - ticket link Tiniest Bar Open Mic - Tuesdays and Thursdays R.L. Stein Along for the Vibes - Fridays at 8 pm at ColdTowne Theater All You Talk About album Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #341 Bak talks with Valerie Lopez to recap 2024 and plan for 2025: Comedy Wham Milestones in 2024 - Valerie's articles with The Austin Chronicle and The Barbed Wire, the CCPP Podcast with Ellis Aych, planning New Year's Eve show at ColdTowne Theater, and Valerie judges FPIA for the first time Comedy Wham plans for 2025 - Launching new features on the website, planning a fundraiser for Austin comics, covering Moontower, and going to Skankfest Bak Milestones in 2024 - Record Play Live takes off, doing more standup outside of Austin, launching his latest show, Comedy Nerdz, and returning to Skankfest in Vegas Bak plans for 2025 - going "bak" to Skankfest, leaning into his Instagram stories, more hosting and more producing Recorded December 2024 Follow Bak Website - thefeedbak.com Linktree - linktr.ee/thefeedbak Twitter - @thefeedbak Instagram - @thefeedbak Facebook - facebook.com/thefeedbak Youtube - youtube.com/thefeedbak Bak can be seen and heard: Record Play Live - "music trivia and comedy show with a stank on it". Win prizes, enjoy comedy, music, and more! Comedy Nerdz - show and comedy trivia The Feedbak Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #340 Brent Gill talks with Valerie Lopez about A moment moons ago when Brent and Valerie geeked out about comedy in the summer of 2016 Creating new concept comedy experiences with Good Session and Hole Hecklers Opening for legends of comedy, including David Spade (who Valerie has had a secret crush on since his SNL and Tommy Boy days) The making of his debut special "Live from Gilladelphia" Recorded December 2024 Follow Brent Website - brentgillcomedy.com TikTok - @iambrentgill YouTube - youtube.com/BrentGill Instagram - @iambrentgill Facebook - facebook.com/BrentGillComedy X - @iamBrentGill Follow Good Session Instagram - @goodsession.comedy Follow Boulder Comedy Show Instagram - @bouldercomedyshow Follow Hole Hecklers Instagram - @holehecklers Brent can be seen and heard: Good Session The Creek and the Cave, Austin - 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday at 6pm Denver - popups - watch GoodSession's feed Live from Gilladelphia - debut special Boulder Comedy Show - Boulder's longest running show! Hole Hecklers - roasting golfers for charity Broke Down Garage Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #339 Nick Cox talks with Valerie Lopez about Evolving from DIY bandmate to DIY standup comic What it's Like doing comedy in Columbia Being known as a Diaper Comic (for just a few shows, not always!) A deep dive in the differences between standup and improv Recorded November 2024 Follow Nick TikTok - @nick_cox_comedy YouTube - youtube.com/@nickcoxcomedy Instagram - @nickcoxcomedy Threads - @nickcoxcomedy Facebook - facebook.com/nicholas.alan.cox X - @nick_c_comedy Follow Good Evening News Linktree - linktr.ee/goodeveningnews YouTube - youtube.com/GoodEveningNews Instagram - @goodeveningnewz Nick can be seen and heard: Banana Phone - Every Sunday 10pm at The Creek and the Cave Good Evening News - Every Tuesday at Sunset Strip and available to watch on Youtube Craft Comedy at Batch Craft Brewery - 1st Wednesdays Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #338 Jose Da'Hype talks with Valerie Lopez about What sandwiches have to do with his style of comedy Living a life on the move Being blunt The Roast of Jose Da'Hype Recorded October 2024 Follow Jose TikTok - @josedahype YouTube - youtube.com/channel/Jose_Da'Hype Instagram - @jose_da_hype Threads - @jose_da_hype X - @Jose_DaHype Do 512 - do512.com/artists/jose-da-hype Jose can be seen and heard: Veteran's Day Comedy Showcase - November 9 Touring Nationwide 2025 - Follow Jose for all the updates King of Bloody Fookin' Britain - Streaming on Tubi Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #10: The Finale All good things must come to an end. I hope y'all had a great time with Valerie and The Platitude Pimp. Remember, it's never Goodbye it's just see you later! Remember, we never claimed to be experts just two mfs who love this crazy bitch called stand up !!! We do a rapid fire review of episodes 1 through 9 We finally reveal the origin of the CCPP name (trust us, it's good!) Success (or Failure) is not defined by one person or one opportunity Keep learning, keep growing, keep making us laugh! We do special shoutouts to some of our favorite comics who embody the principles of CCPP Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest. Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers. Recorded October 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #337 Melissa Diaz talks with Valerie Lopez about Her origins as a lurker who developed into an onstage comedy force Why standup comedy was a terrible choice How her love of reading turned into a new podcast and youtube project The challenges of adapting to Austin comedy audiences Recorded October 2024 Follow Melissa Website - melissadiaz.com Linktree - linktr.ee/melissadiaz4u YouTube - youtube.com/@MelissaDiaz Instagram - @melissadiaz4u Facebook - facebook.com/MelissaDiazComedy X - @meldiazcomedy OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/melissasplains Reddit - reddit.com/camelai40 Medium - medium.com/@melissadiaz4u Melissa can be seen and heard: Civil Goat Monthly Comedy Show - Civil Goat Melissa 'Splains the Classics - Podcast and Video series Turtle Reads Podcast (on hiatus but episodes available on Creek and Cave Youtube) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #9: Create Your own Show I wanna let you in on a little secret
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #8: Get Paid (Know Your Worth) A wise philosopher once said "Cash rules everything around me C.R.E.A.M. " Whether it's Comedy or Cash, they both rule everything around me !!! Which is why it's important to understand both!!! Learn how to set boundaries and get paid for the shit you do !!!! Welcome to Episode Aych! Know the pay structure of various shows Understand your worth as a comic Talk about it!! Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest. Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers. Recorded October 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #7 - The Art of Self-Promotion My cousin makes the best burgers !!! Melty cheese, juicy patties all on a brioche bun
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #336 [VIDEO EPISODE] Sam Clark talks with Valerie Lopez about: His debut special, Built for Math How his accidental presidency of Harvard Student council How aforementioned presidency became the inspiration for his debut film, Fairview Dad Recorded October 2024 Follow Sam Website - https://www.theonlysamclark.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlysamclark/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlysamclark Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@samtkd777 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sam.clark.5895/ Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user54525094 Sam can be seen and heard: Built for Math - Debut Special (watch here) Amazon's Laugh After Dark - watch samclarkforcitycouncil.com Fairview - Debut film, winner of 19 awards across 32 film festivals. Learn more at Full film release coming soon!!! Stay tuned! Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins: An Unauthorized Parody Musical - Preview here Stay tuned for a return to New York stags in 2025! Hot Sets Comedy Show - check for upcoming shows here Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #6 - Be Professional (Don't Be an A*hole) See how I didn't run the light See how I'm not an asshole and polite See how I don't cancel last minute Very classy, very Demure, VERY PROFESSIONAL!!! Be Good and Be Good at it
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #335 Jen Kober talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting hooked on standup at the young age of 16 Staying positive Landing a role in Cirque du Soleil's Mad Apple Her experience recording and releasing her latest special, No Flies on Me Recorded September 2024 Follow Jen Website - JenKober.com Linktree - linktr.ee/JenKober TikTok - @jenkober YouTube - youtu.be/JenKober Instagram - @JenKober Facebook - facebook.com/jenkobercomedy X - @JenKober Jen can be seen and heard: No Flies on Me - Comedy Special (currently available on Jen's website) Cirque du Soleil's MAD APPLE, New York - New York Casino October 10 - 14, 2024 October 17 - 21, 2024 Returns November 2025! One Hick Wonder Tour kicks off this fall! Check out her website for all the tour dates in between, including Antarctica!! March 3 to April 6, 2025 - Brad Garrett's Club, Las Vegas March 2025 - New Braunfels Bitchin' Over Biscuits Podcast Watch her in The Mandalorian, Dead to Me, Hacks, and sooo much more! Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #5 of 10 - Heckling and Crowd Work Heckling: Kryptonite or playground? We're gonna teach you how to set some boundaries and establish some law and order in this bitch!!! And THEN.........undo everything we just said!!! Because we all just wanna have fun with a lil bit crowdwork
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #334 Ke'Juan Moses talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a future spokesperson for Wichita, Kansas Lessons learned from performing across the country Nerding out on improv How Austin reminds him of home Recorded September 2024 Follow Ke'Juan TikTok - @kmojokes Youtube - youtube.com/kejuanmoses Instagram - @kmojokes X - @Kmojokes Instagram - @kmojokes Facebook - facebook.com/IAmKejuanMoses TikTok - @kmojokes Ke'Juan can be seen and heard: October 12, 2024 - The Falls, Llano October 19, 2024 - Lucy's Comedy Club, New Braunfels Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #4 of 10 - Know Yourself "To thine own self be true" - William Shakespeare Yeah we fancy in this bitch !!!Who are you ? What do you wanna say ? What makes you unique ? These aren't just lame interview questions, but questions that can give your act authenticity and confidence while living in your truth. "Living in your truth "??? lol it's giving basic bitch ain't it ?
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #3 of 10 - Find a Mentor Luke had Yoda Daniel had Miyagi We had yo mama Okay that last one was I can't talk about because we signed a "non disclosure"
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #333 Stephanie Chiarello talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up challenging rules Accepting that little dreams can live where big dreams die How to survive as a non-partisan show in a state dominated by a single party The cast of talented and dedicated misfits that make Over the Lege happen Recorded September 2024 Follow Stephanie Linktree - linktr.ee/schiarello Instagram - @schiarellotx Facebook - facebook.com/stephaniechiarellocomedy Do512 - do512.com/schiarello Follow Over the Lege Website - overthelege.com Linktree - linktr.ee/overthelege Instagram - @overthelege TikTok - @overthelege Facebook - facebook.com/overthelege/ X - @overthelege Youtube - youtube.com/c/OvertheLege Twitch - twitch.tv/overthelege Reddit - reddit.com/user/Overthelegetx Stephanie can be seen and heard: Over the Lege, Part VII, October 11-13, 2024, Scottish Rite Theater Comedy Spectacular at the Deli - 1st Fridays of every month, New World Deli Esther's Follies - writer Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #2 of 10 - To Write or Not to Write Okay, we know there's more than one way to skin a cat. Everybody's got their own method, whether it's recording, writing or watching set. We don't give a damn what you do, just do something!!! What is your process? Write continuously Dealing with writer's block Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest. Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers. Recorded July 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #332 Jay Light talks with Valerie Lopez about How the theme behind his debut album Good Guy with a Gun came together and the new theme behind his 2nd album (recorded on September 5, 2024) The long-brewing idea of his Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show His fondness for reality TV shows (and not just because he writes for them) Recorded September 2024 Follow Jay Website - jaylightcomedy.com Instagram - @dietjay X - @DietJay Facebook - facebook.com/dietjay TikTok - @dietjay Youtube - youtube.com/jaylighttv Follow Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show Instagram - @wronggameshow X - @wronggameshow TikTok - @wronggameshow Jay can be seen and heard: Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show - follow the show on social media for dates/locations Monthly on 1st Saturday, 11:45pm at The Comedy Store Good Guy with a Gun - debut special Stay tuned for release date of Jay's 2nd special (recorded September 5, 2024) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #1 of 10 - Getting Started So, you're funny and you don't know where to start? Come hang with us, we'll show you some cool $hit. Research local open mics listings online and in person Go to different open mics Learn the mechanics of open mics Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest. Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers. Recorded July 2024 Follow Comedy Wham @ComedyWham Follow Valerie Lopez @Supermeowy Follow Ellis Aych @ellis_aych Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #331 Matt Banwart talks with Valerie Lopez about His high school obsession with improv His launch of Roast Battle Chicago The joy he's found in taking bigger comedic swings The Ultimate Comedy Competition - his interactive comedy game and competition show Recorded July 2024 Follow Matt Website - mattbanwart.com Instagram - @matt_banwart TikTok - @mattbanwart Youtube - youtube.com/@MattBanwart Facebook - facebook.com/matt.banwart X - @MattBanwart Matt can be seen and heard: Ultimate Comedy Competition - upcoming dates on Matt's website August 28, 2024 - Ballroom @ Spiderhouse September 12, 2024 - Vulcan Gas Company October 10, 2024 - Vulcan Gas Company Hardly Working Podcast Town Kid - Debut Comedy Album Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham Episode #330 Arielle Isaac Norman returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Her appreciation for slowing things down during the pandemic Her growing interest in healthy debates and conversations through her podcast (soon to be renamed AI Norman) Challenging audience perceptions The release of her debut special, Ellen Degenderless Follow Arielle: Website - arielleisaacnorman.com Linktree - linktr.ee/oversharielle Instagram - @ellendegenderless TikTok - @AInorman Youtube - youtube.com/ArielleIsaacNorman Facebook - facebook.com/NormanArielle X - @hothannahgadsby Only Fans - onlyfans.com/ellendegenderless Do 512 - do512.com/arielle Arielle can be seen and heard: Ellen Degenderless Debut Special (April 2024) Politically Non-Binary Podcast Gay Enough Weekly Comedy Show OnlyFans TV Special - of.tv/AIN Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #329 Sierra Katow talks with Valerie Lopez about Starting comedy at the age of 16, then pursuing it while at Harvard Her debut special Funt Being one of six comics featured in the PBS Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo series HBO Max's Sex Lives of College Girls Her podcast TV Chef Fantasy League Recorded July 2024 Follow Sierra Website - sierrakatow.com Linktree - linktr.ee/sierrakatow Instagram - @sierrakatow TikTok - @sierrakatow Youtube - youtube.com/@SierraKatow Facebook - facebook.com/sierrakatow Twitter - @sierrakatow Sierra can be seen and heard: Funt - Debut Special released April 2024 (Amazon, Itunes) TV Chef Fantasy League podcast - maximumfun.org/tv-chef-fantasy-league Stay Podsitive Podcast Stars in HBO Max's Sex Lives of College Girls PBS Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #328 Mycal Dédé talks with Valerie Lopez about Life as a cheerleader turned teacher turned attorney Lessons learned from the Houston comedy scene (shoutout to legend Andy Huggins) Landing in the Cap City Comedy Club FPIA Finals Top 3 on his first try The launch of his new interactive variety comedy show Mystery Vortex on August 3 at Fallout Theater Recorded June 2024 Follow Mycal Instagram - @mycaldede Youtube - youtube.com/@michaeldede Mycal can be seen and heard: Mystery Vortex - 1st Saturdays, 7pm at Fallout Theater. Check Mycal's instagram for more information! Debut show is August 3rd! Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin contest - Prelim Round is July 30th, 8pm, Cap City Comedy Club Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #327 Ellis Aych talks with Valerie Lopez about Procrastinating his way into standup comedy The importance of having great mentors (shout out to Symply Courtney) Falling in with and out of the Kill Tony ecosystem Tapestries, having a fancy vocabulary, and the duality of man Recorded June 2024 Follow Ellis Linktree - linktr.ee/Ellisaych Instagram - @ellis_aych TikTok - @ellisaych Youtube - youtube.com/channel/EllisAych Facebook - facebook.com/ellis.aych Ellis can be seen and heard: The Comedy Station (SAN ANTONIO, TX) 7/12 buy tickets Cap City FPIA (AUSTIN, TX) 7/16 buy tickets Lucy's Comedy Club (NEW BRAUNFELS, TX) 7/20 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #326 Adrian Villegas talks with Valerie Lopez about His lifelong love of writing The origin story and longevity of the Latino Comedy Project The LCP's upcoming ¡Estar Guars! show July 5-7 at Scottish Rite Theater (it will be the final performance of this show ever) Vanessa Gonzalez (we both gushed profusely) and her start in the Latino Comedy Project Recorded June 2024 Follow Adrian Linktree - linktr.ee/adrian.d.villegas Instagram - @adrian.d.villegas Facebook - facebook.com/AdrianVillegas X - @AdrianDVillegas Follow Latino Comedy Project Website - latinocomedyproject.com Linktree - linktr.ee/latinocomedyproject Instagram - @latinocomedyproject Facebook - facebook.com/latinocomedyproject TikTok - @latinocomedyproject Youtube - youtube.com/@LatinoComedyProject Do512 - do512.com/artists/the-latino-comedy-project X - @thelcp Adrian can be seen and heard: ¡Estar Guars! - July 5th - 7th, Scottish Rite Theater Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #325 Carolyn Kelleher (Executive Director) and Ashley Ellis (Producer) of the 2024 Austin Sketch Fest team talk with Valerie Lopez about Their favorite sketches of all time Their background as performers Breaking in sketches The 15th Annual Austin Sketch Fest featuring 150 performers from all over North America, 14 shows over Thursday May 23 to Monday May 27, 3 incredible workshops on writing, characters, and musical improv, and more! Festival passes are only $69!! Recorded March 2024 Follow Austin Sketch Fest Website - atxsketchfest.com Twitter - @atxsketchfest Instagram - @atxsketchfest Facebook - facebook.com/ATXSketchFest Attend the 15th Annual ATX Sketch Fest, May 23-27, 2024, at ColdTowne Theater: $69 All Fest Pass!! 150 performers + 14 incredible shows Three workshops on writing, characters, and musical improv Headliners Chris Grace and Joan & Raft Shows hosted by Austin Chronicle Best of Austin stand up comic finalists Angelina Martin and Rochelle McConico Air purifier from Clear the Air ATX and a masked-only show block LGBTQIA+ headliners Follow Carolyn Instagram - @tenenbaumdotcom Follow Ashley Instagram - @trashleysmellis Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #324 Sophie Buddle returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Going on tour with Taylor Tomlinson How she's learned to increase views on her instagram feed The process of changing management The latest entries in our annual teen slang exchange Recorded April 2024 Follow Sophie Website - SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter - @sophiebuddle Instagram - @sophbuds Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle Sophie can be seen and heard: Comedy Central Special Coming Soon The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon - link Debut Album (2020 Juno Comedy Album of the Year): Lil Bit of Buddle Podcast - Obsessed with Sophie Buddle Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #323 Olivia Flood-Wylie talks with Valerie Lopez about Escaping Los Angeles and discovering standup in Amsterdam Adopting a philosophy that if nothing matters, you should take advantage and try new things Her fondness for airports (and her love of being a touring standup) Learning to be proud of her comedy Recorded April 2024 Follow Olivia Instagram - @oliviafloodwylie TikTok - @ofw.comedy YouTube - Youtube.com/OliviaFlood-Wylie Olivia can be seen and heard: Half and Half - 2023 Comedy Special Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode # Martin Urbano talks with Valerie Lopez about His first time in Edinburgh The ups and downs of taping his Apology Comeback special during Moontower Comedy Festival Retiring his material (much to Valerie's chagrin) and planning for his future material His fanatical love of New York City Recorded April 2024 Follow Martin Linktr.ee- linktr.ee/martinurbano Instagram - @martinurbanojr TikTok - @martinurbanojr Martin can be seen and heard: Stay tuned for Martin's Apology Comeback Special Jimmy Kimmel Live set - youtu.be/JimmyKimmelLive Chris Gethard Presents - multiple appearances, including the "Comedy Amateurclass" series - youtube.com/@chrisgethardpresents This Fool (Hulu) Previous appearances on our podcast Martin Urbano Loves Comedy (2016) Kelsey Caine & Martin Urbano: What Are You Waiting For? (2018) Martin Urbano Is Toying With Us (2023) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #321 Jeremiah Watkins talks with Valerie Lopez about The new ways he's found to succeed at the balancing act between father, comedian, producer, podcast, and actor The end of Scissor Bros and the launch of Trailer Tales with Chelcie Lynn and Libbie Higgins The ongoing cultivation of the phenomenon, Standup on the Spot Our annual printer update Recorded April 2024 Follow Jeremiah Website - www.JeremiahWatkins.com Twitter - @jeremiahstandup Instagram - @jeremiahstandup Facebook - Facebook.com/Jeremiah.Watkins Youtube Stand-up on the Spot - Youtube.com/@standupots Trailer Tales / Scissor Bros - www.youtube.com/TrailerTalesPod or Youtube.com/ScissorBros Jeremiah Wonders - Youtube.com/JeremiahWonders Jeremiah can be seen and heard: Specials New Special: Jeremiah Watkins: Daddy Debut Special: Jeremiah Watkins: Family Reunion (Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV) Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) Trailer Tales The Scissor Bros Jeremiah Wonders The Building Years Album - Regan and Watkins (2019) Hosted Shows - Stand-up on the Spot at The Comedy Store and around the country Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #320 Andy Kindler returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about His return to Moontower after a 5 year absence How he spent his time during COVID His no holds barred approach to naming names His plans to record his second special Recorded March 2024 Watch the video interview on Youtube! Look out for the Austin Chronicle April 18 article featuring 2024 Moontower Comedy Festival and Andy's return Check out our review of Andy's album Hence the Humor on our website. Follow Andy Website - andykindler.com Twitter - @andykindler Instagram - @andykindlersuperstar Andy can be seen and heard: Andy's 2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Shows (subject to change) Bob's Burgers - Mort Tosh.O Coming to the Stage - Hulu, Seasons 4 and 5 Last Comic Standing - NBC Season 7 Comedy Central Presents - specials Hence the Humor - 2020 Comedy Special Thought Spiral Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #319 Tracey Schulz talks with Valerie Lopez about His work at KOOP with his What's New show, Thursdays 1pm-2pm His on air role at KUT Radio 2024 Moontower Comedy Festival recommendations Our future as the next Statler and Waldorf of Austin Comedy Recorded April 2024 Follow Tracey Instagram - @tracey.schulz X - @traceyschulz Tracey can be seen and heard: What's New - KOOP Radio, Thursdays 1pm KUT News Radio - on air producer Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #318 Nate Jackson, Deputy Editor of LA Times, talks with Valerie Lopez about: The LA Times' coverage of the Austin comedy scene The integration of standup and social media Netflix is a Joke festival happening in Los Angeles His upcoming book "Tearing Down the Orange Curtain" Recorded March 2024 in downtown Austin Follow Nate Jackson, Deputy Entertainment Editor, LA Times Website - latimes.com Instagram - @naterodamus Nate can be read: Visiting Austin from time to time covering our comedy scene How LA helped detonate the explosion of the Austin comedy scene ‘The third coast of comedy': Austin's comedy scene tells us why they're blowing up Can't Even Comedy tour creates a punchline path from L.A. to Austin through small-town Texas Maybe some people don't know who Ralph Barbosa is, but the comedy world is about to learn LA Times full article archives - latimes.com/nate-jackson Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.