My hometown club is reopening in a new location. The Drop Comedy Club has a new home at the Aloft Hotel in Downtown South Bend, IN. I talked to Heather O’Laughlin & Jim Kliss, two of the partners in at The Drop about the reopening and having the great Stewart Huff kick off opening weekend as their headliner. Comedy clubs and comedians have really suffered this past year and it’s great to see the club where I started my open mic journey coming back to life. Make sure to support The Drop if yo...
Mar 25, 2021•32 min
One of New York City’s top comedians. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wali was and still is an accomplished drummer. Wali has played in R&B, Pop, Funk and Jazz bands. And he was the youngest to ever join the New England Jazz Society. After College, Wali was working on being the best Architect New England has ever known. But the calling for show business was too strong. He played in bands, did session work, but that wasn’t enough. He needed more. Always having a keen sense of humor, his p...
Mar 23, 2021•50 min
April thought she had finally found Mr. Right and became engaged after just three dates with the man of her dreams. However, her fiancé became increasingly jealous of her 16 ventriloquist puppets that she uses in her one-woman touring show. In less than a year, he gave her an ultimatum: “It’s either me or your puppets!” The British tabloid “The Daily Mail” ignited a firestorm of press coverage for April Brucker with a feature story headlined, “Ventriloquist who splashes out £134,000 a year on he...
Mar 16, 2021•55 min
Aaron Simmonds was a BBC New Comedy Award finalist in 2017. He also won Jewish Comedian Of The Year in the same year. His credits include The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), BBC At The Edinburgh Festivals (BBC Two), The Edinburgh Show (BBC Scotland), BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s Unexpected Fluids podcast and Laura Whitmore’s Sunday Session (BBC Radio 5 Live). He’s also been seen and heard on BBC Three and BBC Radio 4 Extra, and has appeared in a BBC Quickie with Brennan Reece and Rosie Jones. Aaron perf...
Mar 09, 2021•59 min
Corey Ryan Forrester’s love for comedy started when he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy Dale. By 2nd grade, he had already informed his teachers that he was going to be a comedian and didn’t ever consider another profession. At age 16, he worked up the nerve to do his first open mic (lying about his age to be admitted into the club). Corey spent the next decade hawking jokes in dingy bars and comedy clubs at night then waking up to do ra...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Ben Sorensen started putting on his own vaudeville style shows in Australia as a teen. He found out his keen sense of humor and natural ability at marketing made him a great all-around entertainer and spokesperson. Ben has found himself emceeing large events, hosting popular trivia shows, and helping businesses market themselves in unique ways. Ben found out about his autism later in life. Now he’s added autism/Asperger’s consulting to consulting toolbox along with social media, conscious kindne...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Leighann Lord has been performing comedy in all parts of the globe for 25 years. She also has the distinction of being and actor, author, & keynote speaker. Leighann graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Baruch College with a degree in Creative Writing & Journalism. From there, she chose to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. She has received the NYC Black Comedy Award for “Most Thought-Provoking Black Female Comics” and for two consecutive years, Leighann was Harlem Week’s official comedian. ...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Born into a biracial family, Collin quickly realized he had to embrace diversity or go crazy. Choosing the former (the jury’s still out on the crazy part), he learned to make fun of his differences while developing a unique brand of standup. Collin’s humor manages to artfully touch on areas usually considered taboo, letting him cover topics that most are afraid to tackle. His level of skill led to the honor of being selected for TEDxSaltLakeCity 2018 as the expert to speak on comedy. Since hitti...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Chicago based Paul Farahvar has continued to delight audiences with his self-deprecating dry humor, centered on being a single son of disappointed middle eastern parents. After becoming a regular at Chicago stand up clubs like Zanies, Comedy Bar and Laugh Factory, Farahvar was given the rare opportunity to host and produce his own monthly (now weekly) called "Drink Date Laugh" about dating and a comedic game show called "Everyone's a Lawyer" both at the World Famous Laugh Factory. He also regula...
Feb 02, 2021•58 min
Comedian Gabe Kea's unbridled enthusiasm for entertaining audiences is what truly sets him apart. With a personality as big as his 6'5" frame, Gabe melds well-crafted jokes with his comedic physicality to create an unforgettable show. Gabe spent his youth living in both the US and Canada and found his love for performing in St. Louis. Currently residing in Cincinnati, OH, Gabe can be found performing at comedy clubs throughout the country. He has been featured in the Limestone Comedy Festival in...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Joe Bates is a hero. His absurdist confidence is only beaten out by his lack of understanding why he shouldn't have it. Currently in Indianapolis, Joe works regularly at Cracker's and is a writer for Bob and Tom. Joe and I had a great talk about Indianapolis comedy, his non-sequitur style, and writing foor Bob & Tom Show. We also discussed his new album and the work it takes to produce a comedy album. Joe’s new album “Joe Bates By Joe Bates” comes out on January 22nd but you can preorder her...
Jan 19, 2021•44 min
Comedians come in all shapes and sizes…Steve Bluestein comes in one shape. Funny. His talent has been honed from years of pounding the boards in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, Tahoe and countless comedy clubs across the nation. Born in Boston, his... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr
Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown.Hofstetter's national TV debut came on ESPN's Quite Frankly, where Stephen A. Smith yelled at him for... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2021•54 min
Brenden Kumarasamy was very young man when he realized he was passionate about communication. When all the other teens were obsessed with sports, he was equally obsessed with public speaking. Brenden went on to form MasterTalk to help people communicate... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2020•58 min
Don Smith has quite a varied career. After doing some community theater, Don got the acting bug and has gone on to work in films like Black Mamba & The Goocher. He's in a lead role in Episode 2 of the Boggy Creek: The Bigfoot Series available on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Born in New York on August 31, 1940, Hankin took an industrial design degree from the University of Syracuse; multifaceted artist, in addition to being an actor, Hankin is also a screenwriter, producer, director and singer; he began his career as an... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Born in New York on August 31, 1940, Hankin took an industrial design degree from the University of Syracuse; multifaceted artist, in addition to being an actor, Hankin is also a screenwriter, producer, director and singer; he began his career as an... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Jeff, is an award winning Comedian. He was the prestigious winner of the Dick Purtan Comedy Showcase and has appeared in numerous festivals. Jeff takes on a variety of topics and uses his own personal blend of sarcasm and unique insights and delivery to... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Jonesy is a comedian and actor seen on television shows like Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Drunk History, Nurse Jackie and David Letterman Show. His standup comedy is a blend of unrelated personal grievances delivered with an East Coast edge.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2020•54 min
Dwight Simmons got his start in comedy while in college at Indiana University in 2009. His energetic enthusiasm has allowed him to perform on an array of different stages ranging from theaters to house basements. Dwight combines a likable personality... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2020•59 min
Well known in the entertainment industry as Hollywood’s top warm-up comic, Robert’s a veteran of over 1,500 episodes of such shows as The New Adventures of Old Christine, Just Shoot Me, Becker and The Drew Carey Show. His job is to keep countless... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Jeff Shaw is a stand-up comic. His writing is marked both by idealism and humanity. His stimulating satire is often infused with a singular poetic beauty. More important, he looks like Rod Stewart. Over the past three decades, Jeff Shaw has performed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience with his weird, slightly off, yet likable personality that allows him to delve into personal stories of sobriety, his fear of flying, and drug dealer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Since starting stand up in 2001, Jeff Bodart has been making a name for himself performing in comedy clubs across the country. He is a regular guest and contributing writer for the nationally syndicated radio show, The Bob & Tom Show.In April of... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 11 min
This episode is big change of pace.I talked to Scott Hardiman who is a Life and Confidence Coach. Now, I know we've all had times as comedians where we could use some more confidence and lack of confidence might be holding us back. Scott and I talked... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Adam Degi isn’t just another straight white male comedian. He’s bald, and his talent and joke writing separates him from the pack. He was part of The Best Of The Midwest Competition at Gilda's Laughfest in 2019. His strangely endearing personality and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Mr.Showtime David Scott is more then just a stand-up comedian. He is a entertainer and showman with a show that has been called "Sharp-witted", "Clever", "Classy" and "Pure Energy. Not only is there great stand-up comedy but there is so much more.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Lucy Orchard graduated from the prestigious Amused Moose comedy course and after a few live shows, the pandemic started. That did not stop Lucy. She made connections around the world to get on virtual comedy shows and did them around the clock during... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Jamie Dykes is a comedian from South Wales, UK. His brash and unapologetic style is both funny and true to his personality. We talked about the difference in what is politically correct in the UK vs the US. Jamie is going to be a big star and I'm glad I... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2020•53 min
Dan Bublitz Jr is an American comedian/actor known for his one man show, "It Was Supposed to Be A Love Story" on Amazon Prime. He's appeared in several films & commercials and has appeared on Comedy Time TV. Dan is the creator and host of the "Art... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 20 min
