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Comedy Buildups & Breakdowns

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A comedy podcast where I meet with some of the best conics in the area and surrounding areas and we go over what made them hate themselves just enough to do comedy! We also breakdown their best and worst moments in comedy as well as dissect a joke of theirs that they really enjoy. Please check it out and share the word!
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Episodes

Episode XIV: “Say you don’t wanna fight” w/Cody Woods

Howdy boys and girls! This episode was a blast, I got to hangout with the super Cody Woods! He has appeared on Hulu, Season 3 of Comedy Central’s Hart of the City, The Comedy Shaq Network, as well as the Emmy nominated show, Mind Field. He has wanted to be a comedian since he was a kid. Coming from a bleak upbringing with a single mother in a trailer, he frequently switched schools while often finding himself being the ethnic minority in his classes and used his humor to win friends and prevent ...

Feb 14, 20191 hr 19 min

Episode XIII: “The Biz” w/Rick Bruner

Howdy boys and girls! On this episode I got to hangout with my buddy Rick Bruner who is the general manager of the Virginia Beach Funny Bone. It was a lot of fun talking to him and picking his brain on everything. This episode we talked about a lot of different aspects of comedy, not just the performing aspect but the business side of things. We talked about what it has been like for Rick to watch this business change, progress, and evolve. This episode was great because it was really cool to wa...

Feb 07, 201957 min

Episode XII: “A one bedroom type of loneliness” w/Michael Ridley

Howdy boys and girls! On this episode I got to hangout with my good friend Michael Ridley and talk comedy! This one was a lot of fun! Ridley and I got to talk about and breakdown his bit about “Shitty roommates” and lemme tell ya.....it’s a good one. Ridley has been doing comedy for about 5 years now, and the dude is a machine when it comes to the regular open mic circuit here. He’s no stranger to what it feels like walking away with that sweet sweet victory......and the money!(a lot of our mics...

Jan 31, 20191 hr

Episode XI: “Be quiet son” w/Von Mychael

On this episode I got to hangout with my friend Von Mychael, I had him bring in a joke about his dad not being able to help with bullies anymore! We talked about a lot of different aspects of comedy, especially traveling. It was definitely a good time! Be sure to give a listen! Von is a regular at the Richmond and Virginia Beach Funny Bone clubs, as well as the DC improv and plenty of other clubs in the DMV area, feel free to follow him on social media at @vonmychael on all platforms! Please if ...

Jan 24, 201949 min

Episode X: “Confidence & Stage Presence”

On this episode I went over bits from some of the best and most confident people in the business(in my opinion). The comics on this episode not only embody confidence in material that is considered “taboo” or that would require a level of commitment to pull off, but these comics also each fully embody their stage presence. The comics clips featured on this episode are..... Eddie Murphy(Delirious) Dave Chappelle(Equanimity) Tracy Morgan(Staying Alive) Tom Segura(Disgraceful) Ari Shaffir(Double Ne...

Jan 17, 20191 hr 12 min

Episode IX: “I don’t fit in” w/Garrett Barnes

On this episode I got to hangout with Garrett Barnes, Garrett brought in a bit about his personal experiences with being gay and his take on where and how he fits in with people! Garrett and I talked about his experiences with traveling and relocating in comedy and what the different scenes are like. Garrett is no stranger to standup, he has years worth of experience and has also been doing improv! Garrett is an all around great comedian and a super good dude to hangout with! Please if you like ...

Jan 10, 201951 min

Episode VIII: “Dominating sports” w/Godfrey

This episode was recorded at the Virginia Beach funny bone on New Year’s Eve after Godfrey had one hell of a show! I highly recommend if you’ve never seen him and he comes to your city/town/whatever that you get your life together and go see him! Godfrey has decades worth of standup as well as acting under his belt, he really is a chameleon when it comes to becoming multiple people in his act! And not only does he nail every impression but he has a natural talent of being able to seamlessly tran...

Jan 03, 201924 min

Episode VII: “Arming teachers” w/Winston Hodges

On this episode I got to hangout with my good friend Winston Hodges, Winston brought in a bit about his personal experience as a teacher and what it’s like when the internet says let’s give him a gun. Winston is a regular at the Richmond Funny Bone, the D.C. Improv and plenty of other clubs in the DMV area, he not only hosts a live show/podcast of his own called “The Winstmas Games” , he hosts a show with his comedy mentor Chris Alan called “Host Battle” , and they also host an open mic at The S...

Dec 27, 201851 min

Episode VI: “Stick with stupid” w/Sebastian Pignato

On this episode I got to hangout with my good friend Sebastian Pignato and talk about his highs and lows...including the time he took his shirt off for the Wayans brothers! Sebastian is a regular at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone, he has worked with some of the best talent in the area! Please if you like the what you hear like comedy buildups & breakdowns on Facebook, like and share the episode, follow @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns on Instagram, and @buildupspodcast on Twitter!

Dec 20, 201850 min

Episode V: “Live Fives” w/Tyrell Shackleford

On this episode I got to hangout with my good friend Tyrell Shackleford and talk about just how much people hate when you brag about loving white women.... trust me he knows it all too well! Tyrell is a regular at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone, he also hosts a weekly open mic at Pinboy’s on Laskin road in Virginia Beach! Go check it out! Follow him on Instagram @tyoreo Please if you like the what you hear like comedy buildups & breakdowns on Facebook, like and share the episode, follow @come...

Dec 13, 201849 min

Episode IV: “An arm with no hand” w/Torrey Huggins

On this episode I hung out with my good friend Torrey Huggins! Follow him on Instagram @torreyhuggins. This episode was a lot of fun to do, Torrey gave a real down to earth explanation as to why he got into standup in the first place. He definitely has one of the funniest low points yet, but you’ll have to listen to find out! Please if you like the what you hear like comedy buildups & breakdowns on Facebook, like and share the episode, follow @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns on Instagram, and @b...

Dec 06, 201841 min

Episode III: “Lo siento, mi tengo tourretteso” w/Ryan Dix

This is the third episode featuring my good friend and fellow ginger Ryan Dix! Go follow him on Instagram @crazyeyedix On this episode we go over why Ryan is the biggest Dix in Virginia! Please if you like the what you hear like comedy buildups & breakdowns on Facebook, like and share the episode, follow @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns on Instagram, and @buildupspodcast on Twitter!

Nov 29, 201831 min

Episode II: “Who here has ever sucked a dick for Afrin?” W/Travis Carl

This is the second episode featuring my good friend, the very funny Travis Carl. This episode was recorded at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone right after the amazingly talented Carmen Morales and Bryan Vokey sold the place out! Travis actually hosted that show. Travis has worked with plenty of recognizable names in comedy including Bert Kreisher and Demetri Martin! Go follow him on Instagram @travis_s_carl Please if you like the what you hear like comedy buildups & breakdowns on Facebook, like...

Nov 21, 201831 min

Episode I: “Drake...without his beard” w/Rob Barolin

This episode is the first episode of the show and I was super excited to have my good friend and fellow Virginia comedian Rob Barolin as the first guest! Go follow him on Instagram @elgooch Please if you like the what you hear like comedy buildups & breakdowns on Facebook, like and share the episode, follow @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns on Instagram, and @buildupspodcast on Twitter!

Nov 15, 201850 min
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