"Growth doesn't happen when things are going well" Nina G. (Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen & Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History) returns to the pod to promote her new comedy album and …
During the Covid-19 pandemic, two friends in comedy, Nina G. & OJ Patterson, joined forces to celebrate both their love of stand-up comedy to write Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History (published by The History Press…
"You don't choose comedy, comedy chooses you" Can there be a sustainable relationship between power and vulnerability? Let's find out. Meet comedian Zorba Jevon Hughes. He titled this episode for me so I'm giving him credit …
What happens when headliners become "too famous" and lose connection to the audience that got them famous in the first place? Joe Klocek has some great stories to kick off the new year to not become that cautionary tale. Sta…
“What are Jews supposed to do on Christmas?” Kung Pao Kosher Comedy is an institution in San Francisco and one of the city’s longest running comedy shows. Kung Pao is the brainchild of San Francisco-based Jewish comedian, Li…
"It cost money when you don't face your trauma"
Fellow comedian Grant Lyon (Comedy Central, Amazon Prime feature Killer Kate) talks about getting in touch with your joy even in the face of hardship and challenges. He also cr…
Baruch Porras-Hernandez is a comedian, artist, and poet. A fan of donuts. Author of Lovers of the Deep Fried Circle and I Miss You Delicate . We both share the same last name and we try to figure out if were actually related…
This is how I'm socializing now. Wes tells a story of how he used LinkedIn to get a second opinion on his heart condition. The joys of navigating medical bureaucracy and Wes gives me a lesson on baseball culture. Follow Wes …
How do you stay as a gentleman in the face of rumor and gossip? Film maker, Comedian, Father, and Covid survivor Greg Asdourian as some ideas.
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People do judge a book by a cover so get a friend who can do graphic design. My guest David Studebaker host of "Pivot on the Street" and "David's Ark" shares how he published his book "Lone Star Lance" while on a budget. Che…
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!
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Social Media, Immigration and Culture. Comedian Rajiv Satyal (Host of What Do You Bring To The Table?) and I talk about our family's immigration experiences how it relates to trauma, family's expectations, and personal heali…
"Your Interrogator doesn't need to tell you the truth"
Dan West is a Veteran, Comedian and Author of Resist: A Civilian's Guide to Interrogation. Dan West provides straight forward sound advice to educate the people on their…
"I can finally have a voice of my own"
Steve Lee is a Chinese American comedian, writer, and director. His impactful short film "Dad I Love You" was submitted for the 2020 Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge. Produced an…
"I'm not afraid to show the cracks in my armor"
Comedian, musician, and Troll destroyer. Dan and I talk about getting to the root of personal trauma. Get tissues if you need to cry and/or a punching bag if you need to work o…