Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #358 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Jeremiah Watkins returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about The launch of the Thousand Percent production company with long-time friend Avery Pearson His Stand-Up On The Spot show which continues to bring epic lineups around the country The continued success of his latest viral podcast with Trailer Tales cohosted with Chelcie Lynn and Libbie Higgins The anticipation of launching Red Fuzzy Rug, an animated project...
Jun 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 358
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 ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 357
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 - Yo...
May 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 356
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 ...
May 04, 2025•52 min•Ep. 355
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 April 2025 during Moontower Comedy Festival Follow Jackie Website - jackiekashian.com Instagram - @jackiekashian Facebook - Facebook.com/jackie.kashian Youtube - Y...
Apr 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 354
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 ...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 353
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 - @d...
Mar 30, 2025•59 min•Ep. 352
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 - t...
Mar 24, 2025•59 min•Ep. 351
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 Theate...
Mar 16, 2025•56 min•Ep. 350
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 Ca...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 349
2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series 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/stoneybalo...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 348
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...
Feb 23, 2025•55 min•Ep. 347
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 Datin...
Feb 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 346
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 ,...
Feb 03, 2025•58 min•Ep. 345
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...
Jan 26, 2025•55 min•Ep. 344
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 Rec...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 343
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 - @s...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 342
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 Milesto...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 341
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.c...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 340
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 - @nic...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 339
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 Nationwi...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 338
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 opportun...
Nov 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 10
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 - faceb...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 337
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #9: Create Your own Show I wanna let you in on a little secret 🤐 ready ??? YOU. 👏🏾 CAN. 👏🏾 CREATE. 👏🏾 YOUR 👏🏾 OPPORTUNITIES. 👏🏾 That's right you little comedy slut, it's time you went for it and produced your onlyf....I mean...comedy show 😅 Create, Don't Wait! Make it Special! Do the #7 (Episode #7 - The Art of Self-Promotion, that is) Work Through the Kinks Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired...
Oct 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 9
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...
Oct 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 8
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 😋 he spent all his money on renting a spot to sell his burgers, but get this, he made me promise NOT TO TELL ANYONE EVER!!!!! How stupid does that sound ?!!! My cousin is a dumbass, don't be my cousin. Promote your shit. Lesson highlights: The importance of being an attention-hog User your resources!! Be consistent Valerie Lopez and Ellis...
Oct 16, 2024•33 min•Ep. 7
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/@sa...
Oct 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 336
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 😘 This 👏🏾 is 👏🏾 the 👏🏾 Professional 👏🏾 episode 👏🏾 What does unprofessionalism look like? Comedy is show, but it's also business The importance of professionalism (and why you should give a sh*t) Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have...
Oct 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 6
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 see...
Oct 07, 2024•57 min•Ep. 335
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 😉 What is Heckling? What is Crowd Work? How do you Handle Hecklers & Crowd Work? Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the ...
Oct 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 5
