Attempted Delivery

Shawn Dickensheets & Damian Nopulos•podcasters.spotify.com

Welcome to Attempted Delivery with Shawn Dickensheets and Damian Nopulos, a podcast about a couple of stand-up comedy fans who decide to try it out for themselves. Laugh with them and laugh at them as they discuss comedy while documenting the journey leading up to and beyond their very first open mic.

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Episodes

Ep 13 Have A Fantastic Evening

We didn't bomb! This week we discuss a surprisingly comfortable open mic and a local death metal show featuring one of Damian's former bandmates.

Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 13

Ep 12 Hasselhoff Status

In this episode we discuss this week's open mic and how we're feeling about our journey. Then we move on to the recent controversies surrounding Dane Cook, Beyonce, and the "reunion" of Pantera.

Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Ep 11 Sorry Not Sorry?

This week we discuss apologizing for jokes. Then we talk about a famous local band, a recent comedy special, and a new Netflix series that is bound to fail.

Jul 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Ep 10 Two Guys, One Bowl

In this episode we touch on why we don't talk about work, reaching a new stage in our relationship, and coming out as comedians. Then we move on to discuss the many recently dropped comedy specials.

Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Ep 9 Chasing The Dream

We review another open mic set, break down a few more jokes, and discuss seeking validation while remaining steadfast in our journey.

Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Ep 8 Woe V. Stage

Happy Independence Day! Monday was the 4th of July so no open mic this week. Instead, we go back and listen to clips from previous sets and dissect what went right or wrong, and discuss how we can improve going forward.

Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Ep 7 The Silence Of The Fans

After a Covid hiatus, the guys talk about their third open mic set. They then go on to discuss the budding music career of John Hinckley Jr. as well as Mel Brooks and History of the World Part II.

Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep 6 Memorial Day Bombing

The guys talk about the tragic events of Memorial Day, their second open mic and how they can improve, and then move on to discuss some recent comedy specials.

Jun 17, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep 5 Panic! At The Open Mic

IT'S HERE!!! The guys discuss the experience of their very first open mic, how they feel about their performances in hindsight, and what they hope to accomplish moving forward.

Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4 Or Get Off The Pot

Shawn and Damian discuss their self-inflicted pressure of the upcoming open mic, news of Norm Macdonald's posthumous special, Netflix, and the current state of business in comedy and music.

Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep 3 Knock Knock

The guys begin with a Baltimore landmark, then discuss the recent Chappelle controversy, going to watch another open mic, the preparation of their own material, and different styles of comedy.

Jun 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2 Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

With introductions out of the way, Shawn and Damian discuss watching a local open mic comedy night. They then move on to talk about the writing process and how they plan to prepare for their own comedy venture.

Jun 17, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep 1 Getting To Know You

Welcome to the podcast! In the very first episode, Shawn and Damian discuss how they became fans of stand-up comedy, and why they think they're funny enough to try it for themselves.

Jun 17, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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