For those who are starting out or just looking to take it to the next level, this is the episode with you. We hear from Vik Pandya & Dario Durham, who are very accomplished and prominent comedians in Chicago, and how they carved their own paths in comedy. Instead of following the crowd they share with us how they created and still create their own opportunities and the impact it’s had on their lives and career.
Sep 10, 2021
57 min
Comedy comes in all different forms and styles. We break down musical comedy with Morgan Jay and Chris Turner. They share what led them to start including music in their sets, how they maneuver TV spots and the other opportunities that come with musical comedy.
Sep 3, 2021
59 min
The coveted late night set - comedians work hard for their shot on the big screen but what is it actually like once you get the spot? Comedians Alex Falcone, Wally Baram and Mohanad Elshieky break down their experience preparing for and filming their late night sets on Conan and Colbert.
Aug 27, 2021
1 hr 1 min
We brought in the very talented Tammy Pescatelli to lead the discussion around being a woman in comedy with Angel Gaines, Justine Marino and Mary Gallagher. These women share their experience tackling a male dominated industry and all the highs and lows that come with the job. Not letting anyone or anything stop them, they’ve figured out how to make the world of comedy work for them as they continue to pursue their career and passion.
Aug 20, 2021
1 hr 3 min
We sat down with Leo Flowers and Nick Guerra who have a background in psychology to discuss how they use their knowledge on the topic as they perform on stage and what their true drivers are besides being a comedian. While comedy looks to be all fun and games, these guys really open up about the meaning of comedy in their lives and the impact they hope it has on others.
Aug 6, 2021
1 hr 18 min
As Calvin Evans so perfectly said on the episode, creating your own show is all about taking on the role of the three P’s: producer, promoter & performer. It’s certainly not an easy task but Calvin Evans and Sabeen Sadiq along with our host Pat Treuer share what it really takes to produce and host a great comedy show. They definitely do not hold back!
Jul 30, 2021
43 min
The very talented Brian Kiley, head monologue writer for Conan, and Dana Eagle, author and semi-finalist of Last Comic Standing, join us for a conversation about writing for comedy. In this episode they both open up about their experience writing for others and what it takes to make a career out of it.
Jul 23, 2021
48 min
Ever wonder what it’s like to be on America’s Got Talent? We brought on veteran comedians Jackie Fabulous and Michael Yo to discuss their experience on AGT and the learning lesson that came from their time on the show.
Jul 16, 2021
39 min
For those just starting their comedy career, this episode is for you as Sabeen Sadiq, Dario Durham, Steve Soelberg, Angel Gaines and Erik Rivera are candid and share their stories from the beginning. From learning that your comedy career is a business to the challenges of believing in yourself as a comedian, we’ve got it all covered in this episode.
Jul 9, 2021
1 hr 25 min
For comedians Chris Higgins, James Fischer Jr, Monique Marvez, Brittany Schmitt and Cam Bertrand their individual paths have all led them into different directions in their careers. Hear how they recovered from their big bombing moments and figured out how to stay true to themselves as they grew in comedy.
Jun 30, 2021
1 hr 2 min
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