Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #308 Bak returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Reaching 300 episodes and a change in direction with his podcast Nerding out about Austin comedy, Casey Rocket, Comedy Mothership, and Skankfest Vegas What he hopes to accomplish in 2024 Issues Comedy Wham a challenge Recorded December 2023 Follow Bak Website - thefeedbak.com Linktree - linktr.ee/thefeedbak Twitter - @thefeedbak Instagram - @thefeedbak Facebook - facebook.com/thefeedbak Youtube - youtube...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 308
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #307 Tiana Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about The neverending charms of San Antonio The in-depth experience of landing a singing role on HBO's Love and Death Embracing her zany side to pursue comedic acting roles Lessons learned directing her first short film, including the harrowing lesson that "it's her decision" Her band Hallo and the upcoming release of their first studio album PS Valerie references an Austin Chronicle article about ColdTowne Th...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 307
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #306 Kyle Irion, Amy Knop, and Isaac Garza of Come @ Me talk with Valerie Lopez about The origin, development, and electric fun of the weekly Come @ Me show at Fallout Theater Their own creative endeavors within the Austin comedy scene Creative goals they've set for themselves Recorded November 2023 at Fallout Theater's Podcast Studio Follow Come @ Me show Instagram Tickets Come @ Me can be seen and heard: Every Saturday night at Fallout Theater, 8:30pm...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 306
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #305 Lauren Jamison talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting her start in standup comedy in California and returning (close to) home during the pandemic How Alice in Wonderland helped her land Wanderlust, home of her monthly Yuk it Up comedy showcase Recording her LMAOF Austin special (set for release in 2024) Recorded November 2023 Follow Lauren Website - laurenjamisoncomedy.com Linktree - linktr.ee/laurenjamison Instagram Lauren - @thelaurenjamison Yuk ...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 305
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #304 Aaron Brooks returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about The things that did, and did not happen, after he moved to Los Angeles in 2019 His fondness for The Lanalax Corporation podcast and how it helped him develop as a creative storyteller His triumphant return to comedy stages marked by headlining The Velveeta Room for one of his Top 5 shows since he started comedy (and we were there to see it, it ruled!) Going against the grain and being 100% okay ...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 304
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #303 Amy Shanker talks with Valerie Lopez about Discovering comedy after being in a career she didn't love How that career gave her confidence on stage and the ability to control audiences Her debut album Unbelievable The fine art of talking on stage about touchy subjects Recorded November 2023 Follow Amy TikTok - @amyshankercomedy Twitter - @AmyShanker Instagram - @amyshanker Facebook - facebook.com/Ashankers Youtube - youtube.com/AmyShanker Do512 - do...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 303
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #302 Eric Snader talks with Valerie Lopez about After a lifetime of avoiding it, how his friend Viva forced him to do an open mic (and never look back) The importance of living life to become a better writer The origin and evolution of the Chosen Comedy showcase Recorded October 2023 Follow Eric Instagram - @eric.snader Facebook - facebook.com/eric.snader Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/Eric.Snader Eric can be seen and heard: Chosen Comedy - Last Tues...
Nov 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 302
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #301 CW: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you care for is having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Ruby Dickulous talks with Valerie Lopez about Being raised in a family of funny, outrageous people His mom prediction that he would be a drag queen one day How the pandemic changed his life forever by forcing him to live in the present The success of his Drag Shows at comedy clubs around Austin Recorded Sept...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 301
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #300 For our 300th episode, we have something to celebrate!! 300 episodes since January 2016 of comics from Austin, the nation, and the world sharing their stories and adventures as comics. Catch up on our early episodes as there are some gems from guests who started out as young comics in Austin who are now on TV, theater stages, and movies! Dylan Carlino talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up thinking that Kathy Griffin was the only person who did ...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 300
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #299 CW: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you care for is having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. As we record the last episode in the 200s, Sean Reilly talks with Valerie Lopez about Being the president of his college's Comedy Club Throwing out his career dream of becoming an aerospace engineer to become a comic Being a finalist in the 2022 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin contest His late...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 299
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #298 Lea'h Sampson talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up with a family of roasters How Lashonda Lester's advice set her on her way How a short move to New York City changed her life The wild ride she's had since releasing her Don't Tell Comedy special Recorded September 2023 Follow Lea'h Linktree - linktr.ee/Leahsampson Twitter - @leah_sampson1 Instagram - @officialleahsampson Facebook - facebook.com/leah.sampson TikTok - @leahsampson2 Youtube - you...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 298
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #297 Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady of Sure Thing talks with Valerie Lopez (and special guest co-host Travis) about Reflecting on the 512 Sure Thing shows since 2011 The end of an Austin comedy era as Sure Thing winds down on October 6, 2023 What's next for Duncan and Brendan The upcoming release of Mac Blake's sophomore album on Sure Thing Records Recorded August 2023 on location at the new Fallout Theater Podcast Studio with audio engineer Garre...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 297
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #296 Genivive Clinton talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a truck driver and the lessons learned from being on the road Why dancing is so important to her How life changed for her after being picked for a Kill Tony minute What she's learned from being a door person for The Comedy Mothership Recorded September 2023 Follow Genivive Twitter - @cgenivive Instagram - @cgenivive Facebook - facebook.com/genivive.clinton Do512 - do512.com/artists/genivive-clin...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 296
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #295 Syd Goin talks with Valerie Lopez about Life growing up in Hawaii surrounded by overachievers Getting her start in comedy in New York City Learning to be more outgoing and building friendships The origin of the Naked Brunch web series Recorded September 2023 Follow Syd Linktree - linktr.ee/squanchyyyyyy Instagram Syd - @sydbegoin Juicebar - @juicebarsketch Juicebox - @juiceboxcomedyatx Facebook - facebook.com/sydbegoin Youtube - youtube.com/channel...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 295
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #294 Lisa Smith talks with Valerie Lopez about Studying open mics for months before taking the leap Leaving the Atlanta comedy scene to making the move to Austin's comedy scene Her Love is Trash Podcast with co-host Neiko Smith Recorded August 2023 Follow Lisa Twitter - @yolisayolisayo Instagram Lisa - @yolisayo Love is Trash - @loveistrashshow Facebook - facebook.com/yolisayo TikTok - @yolisayo Youtube - youtube.com/@yolisayo Weebly - yolisayo.weebly.c...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 294
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #293 Sarah Spear talks with Valerie Lopez about Doing things on a whim The origin story of Texass Comedy, a queer-friendly showcase Why it's ok to fail Recorded August 2023 Follow Sarah Website - www.thesarahspear.com Linktree - linktr.ee/spearsarah Twitter - @spearsarah Instagram @spearsarah @texasscomedy Facebook - facebook.com/spearsarah TikTok - @sarah__supernova Do512 - do512.com/sarah-spear Discord - Sarah_in_space Sarah can be seen and heard: Tex...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 293
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #292 Martin Morrow talks with Valerie Lopez about Bursting out of the Alabama bubble Learning the pitfalls of having "resting approachable face" a.k.a. being too nice How shifts in his mindset have resulted in new milestones His debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded August 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Public Relations for arranging this interview. Follow Martin Website - martinmorrow.me Linktree - linktr.e...
Aug 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 292
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #291 Mateen Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about His fondness for his hometown of Detroit and the significance of headlining this year's 2023 Motor City Comedy Festival Learning the business of comedy in LA. . . the hard way The power of making connections and how those connections make you better Being the #1 Wedding Officiant in Southern California His debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded August 2023 Thank you to ...
Aug 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 291
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #290 Read the article at Brandi Denise talks with Valerie Lopez about Being told you're funny by George Clinton Moving halfway across the country to pursue comedy, even after losing out on an opportunity (aka turn lemons into lemonade) Putting in the work to be a success as comic, actress, and writer Her debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded July 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Public Relations for arranging thi...
Aug 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 290
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #289 Emma Holder talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting an early start with character-led performances Building a sense of community within the Austin comedy scene How being a therapist helps her as a performer Recorded July 2023 Follow Emma Instagram - @theemmaholder TikTok - @lilemmaholder Youtube - youtube.com/@TheEmmaholder Emma can be seen and heard: Stool Pigeon Improv - Saturdays in August, ColdTowne theater, 8:30pm 2023 FPIA - Tuesday August 1st...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 289
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #288 Mimi Meier talks with Valerie Lopez about Why performing children's theater is very humbling (and prepares you for standup comedy) The power of feeling uncomfortable to help you build your skills Launching her sketch duo with Austin is for Lovers (and landing in 2023 Austin Sketch Fest) Landing a spot on the 2023 Moontower Just For Laughs festival Recorded June 2023 Follow Mimi Website - mimimeiercomedy.com Linktree - linktr.ee/mimimeier Instagram ...
Jul 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 288
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #287 Aaron Cheatham talks to Valerie Lopez about Growing up relentlessly trying to make his father laugh Thriving as a comic during the pandemic Reworking his special "Family Man" for several years until he got it just right for release this year The Austin Comedy Scene today and how wonderful the scene is for comics and comedy enthusiasts alike Recorded June 2023 Follow Aaron Linktree - linktr.ee/aaroncheatham Twitter - @_aaroncheatham Instagram - @_aa...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 287
2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #286 Laurie Kilmartin talks with Valerie Lopez about: Her start in San Francisco and how she ended up in New York City Landing her first writing job at Tough Crowd followed by Conan O'Brien Juggling the demands of being a writer, road comic, parent, and daughter. The origin of the Jackie and Laurie Show podcast Recorded April 2023 Special thanks to Bruce Smith of Omnipop Talent Group Follow Laurie We...
Jun 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 286
2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #285 Sophie Buddle returns for her third visit to talk with Valerie Lopez The experience of having her comedy special taken down Her sophomore year attending Moontower JFL Teaching us new slang Chat GPT Recorded April 2023 Follow Sophie Website - SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter - @sophiebuddle Instagram - @sophbuds Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle Sophie can be seen and...
Jun 06, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 285
2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #284 Martin Urbano returns for his 3rd time with Valerie Lopez to talk about: The plans he's making to perform at his very first Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Festival in August His dream of being a game show host (watch out Price is Right!) The changes to the Austin comedy scene since he moved and whether he misses us or not (the answer may surprise you) Recorded April 2023 Follow Martin Linktr.ee- linktr...
May 22, 2023•53 min•Ep. 284
2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #283 Leah Rudick talks with Valerie Lopez about The lifelong pursuit of acting Starting standup in cut-throat Los Angeles with a little help from a class and her fellow comic and older brother, Andrew Her viral success on TikTok The recent launch of her podcast The Rudicks are Home with her fellow comic and brother, the aforementioned Andrew Rudick Recorded April 2023 Thank you to Omnipop Talent Grou...
May 15, 2023•36 min•Ep. 283
2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #282 Jeremiah Watkins joins us for his 6th time to talk with Valerie Lopez about Family life and enjoying time with his first son as he and his wife await the arrival of son #2 Becoming a regular headliner (including having a billboard moment for The Riot Festival) Pursuing his goal of writing more scripted shows, including a children's animation show with his wife Recorded April 2023 Follow Jeremiah...
May 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 282
2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #281 Devon Walker returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about The magical circumstances of ending up in New York City after reaching rising star status in Austin thanks to his fellow open micer and now cast-mate, Andrew Dismukes The audition process for Saturday Night Live His thoughts on the Austin comedy scene His non-comedy ambitions (hint, hint: San Antonio Spurs) Recorded March 2023 Follow Devon Tw...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 281
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #280 Comedy Wham Live: From 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival - Stephanie Rae and Maxi Witrak Recorded April 2023 Follow Stephanie Stephanie Instagram - @WordNerdSteph TikTok - @HeyStephanieRae Black Improv Alliance www.BlackImprovAlliance.com Instagram - @BlackImprovAlliance Facebook - facebook.com/BlackImprovAlliance Youtube - youtube.com/@blackimprovalliance Freestyle Plus freestyleplus.com New Blerd Order Instagram - @NewBlerdOrder Facebook - facebook...
Apr 10, 2023•41 min•Ep. 280
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #279 While attending the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival at Coldtowne Theater, these amazing producers of the festival shared their thoughts about the festival, how they helped make the festival happen, advice for women in comedy, and gave them a chance to promote something that means a lot to them. Sarah Spear - Austin, Texas Tiana Stuart - Austin, Texas Will Cleveland - Austin, Texas Maya Sivak - Austin, Texas Jessica Scott - Austin, Texas Denise Jena...
Apr 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 279
