Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #334 Ke'Juan Moses talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a future spokesperson for Wichita, Kansas Lessons learned from performing across the country Nerding out on improv How Austin reminds him of home Recorded September 2024 Follow Ke'Juan TikTok - @kmojokes Youtube - youtube.com/kejuanmoses Instagram - @kmojokes X - @Kmojokes Instagram - @kmojokes Facebook - facebook.com/IAmKejuanMoses TikTok - @kmojokes Ke'Juan can be seen and heard: October 12, 2024...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 334
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #4 of 10 - Know Yourself "To thine own self be true" - William Shakespeare Yeah we fancy in this bitch !!!Who are you ? What do you wanna say ? What makes you unique ? These aren't just lame interview questions, but questions that can give your act authenticity and confidence while living in your truth. "Living in your truth "??? lol it's giving basic bitch ain't it ? 😂😂😂 Bring YOU to the stage Don't be a copycat Let yourself evolve Valerie Lopez and ...
Sep 25, 2024•34 min•Ep. 4
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #3 of 10 - Find a Mentor Luke had Yoda Daniel had Miyagi We had yo mama Okay that last one was I can't talk about because we signed a "non disclosure" 🙄 (<== that was Ellis talking) Anyway, find you someone to show you the ropes.... OR DON'T... I'm not your Dad 🙃 (<== yeah, that was Ellis again) You could figure it out all by yourself, but who has time for that? What defines a good mentor? Find the right mentor for you Valerie Lopez and Ellis Ayc...
Sep 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 3
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #333 Stephanie Chiarello talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up challenging rules Accepting that little dreams can live where big dreams die How to survive as a non-partisan show in a state dominated by a single party The cast of talented and dedicated misfits that make Over the Lege happen Recorded September 2024 Follow Stephanie Linktree - linktr.ee/schiarello Instagram - @schiarellotx Facebook - facebook.com/stephaniechiarellocomedy Do512 - do512....
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 333
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #2 of 10 - To Write or Not to Write Okay, we know there's more than one way to skin a cat. Everybody's got their own method, whether it's recording, writing or watching set. We don't give a damn what you do, just do something!!! What is your process? Write continuously Dealing with writer's block Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest. Each ep...
Sep 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 2
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #332 Jay Light talks with Valerie Lopez about How the theme behind his debut album Good Guy with a Gun came together and the new theme behind his 2nd album (recorded on September 5, 2024) The long-brewing idea of his Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show His fondness for reality TV shows (and not just because he writes for them) Recorded September 2024 Follow Jay Website - jaylightcomedy.com Instagram - @dietjay X - @DietJay Facebook - facebook.com/dietjay TikT...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 332
Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #1 of 10 - Getting Started So, you're funny and you don't know where to start? Come hang with us, we'll show you some cool $hit. Research local open mics listings online and in person Go to different open mics Learn the mechanics of open mics Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest. Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense c...
Sep 04, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #331 Matt Banwart talks with Valerie Lopez about His high school obsession with improv His launch of Roast Battle Chicago The joy he's found in taking bigger comedic swings The Ultimate Comedy Competition - his interactive comedy game and competition show Recorded July 2024 Follow Matt Website - mattbanwart.com Instagram - @matt_banwart TikTok - @mattbanwart Youtube - youtube.com/@MattBanwart Facebook - facebook.com/matt.banwart X - @MattBanwart Matt ca...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 331
Read the article at ComedyWham Episode #330 Arielle Isaac Norman returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Her appreciation for slowing things down during the pandemic Her growing interest in healthy debates and conversations through her podcast (soon to be renamed AI Norman) Challenging audience perceptions The release of her debut special, Ellen Degenderless Follow Arielle: Website - arielleisaacnorman.com Linktree - linktr.ee/oversharielle Instagram - @ellendegenderless TikTok - @AInorman Yout...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 330
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #329 Sierra Katow talks with Valerie Lopez about Starting comedy at the age of 16, then pursuing it while at Harvard Her debut special Funt Being one of six comics featured in the PBS Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo series HBO Max's Sex Lives of College Girls Her podcast TV Chef Fantasy League Recorded July 2024 Follow Sierra Website - sierrakatow.com Linktree - linktr.ee/sierrakatow Instagram - @sierrakatow TikTok - @sierrakatow Youtube - youtube.com/...
Aug 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 329
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #328 Mycal Dédé talks with Valerie Lopez about Life as a cheerleader turned teacher turned attorney Lessons learned from the Houston comedy scene (shoutout to legend Andy Huggins) Landing in the Cap City Comedy Club FPIA Finals Top 3 on his first try The launch of his new interactive variety comedy show Mystery Vortex on August 3 at Fallout Theater Recorded June 2024 Follow Mycal Instagram - @mycaldede Youtube - youtube.com/@michaeldede Mycal can be see...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 328
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #327 Ellis Aych talks with Valerie Lopez about Procrastinating his way into standup comedy The importance of having great mentors (shout out to Symply Courtney) Falling in with and out of the Kill Tony ecosystem Tapestries, having a fancy vocabulary, and the duality of man Recorded June 2024 Follow Ellis Linktree - linktr.ee/Ellisaych Instagram - @ellis_aych TikTok - @ellisaych Youtube - youtube.com/channel/EllisAych Facebook - facebook.com/ellis.aych E...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 327
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #326 Adrian Villegas talks with Valerie Lopez about His lifelong love of writing The origin story and longevity of the Latino Comedy Project The LCP's upcoming ¡Estar Guars! show July 5-7 at Scottish Rite Theater (it will be the final performance of this show ever) Vanessa Gonzalez (we both gushed profusely) and her start in the Latino Comedy Project Recorded June 2024 Follow Adrian Linktree - linktr.ee/adrian.d.villegas Instagram - @adrian.d.villegas F...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 326
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #325 Carolyn Kelleher (Executive Director) and Ashley Ellis (Producer) of the 2024 Austin Sketch Fest team talk with Valerie Lopez about Their favorite sketches of all time Their background as performers Breaking in sketches The 15th Annual Austin Sketch Fest featuring 150 performers from all over North America, 14 shows over Thursday May 23 to Monday May 27, 3 incredible workshops on writing, characters, and musical improv, and more! Festival passes ar...
May 20, 2024•54 min•Ep. 325
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #324 Sophie Buddle returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Going on tour with Taylor Tomlinson How she's learned to increase views on her instagram feed The process of changing management The latest entries in our annual teen slang exchange Recorded April 2024 Follow Sophie Website - SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter - @sophiebuddle Instagram - @sophbuds Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle...
May 13, 2024•33 min•Ep. 324
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #323 Olivia Flood-Wylie talks with Valerie Lopez about Escaping Los Angeles and discovering standup in Amsterdam Adopting a philosophy that if nothing matters, you should take advantage and try new things Her fondness for airports (and her love of being a touring standup) Learning to be proud of her comedy Recorded April 2024 Follow Olivia Instagram - @oliviafloodwylie TikTok - @ofw.comedy YouTube - Youtube.com/Oliv...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 323
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode # Martin Urbano talks with Valerie Lopez about His first time in Edinburgh The ups and downs of taping his Apology Comeback special during Moontower Comedy Festival Retiring his material (much to Valerie's chagrin) and planning for his future material His fanatical love of New York City Recorded April 2024 Follow Martin Linktr.ee- linktr.ee/martinurbano Instagram - @martinurbanojr TikTok - @martinurbanojr Martin can...
May 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 322
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #321 Jeremiah Watkins talks with Valerie Lopez about The new ways he's found to succeed at the balancing act between father, comedian, producer, podcast, and actor The end of Scissor Bros and the launch of Trailer Tales with Chelcie Lynn and Libbie Higgins The ongoing cultivation of the phenomenon, Standup on the Spot Our annual printer update Recorded April 2024 Follow Jeremiah Website - www.JeremiahWatkins.com Twi...
Apr 22, 2024•34 min•Ep. 321
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #320 Andy Kindler returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about His return to Moontower after a 5 year absence How he spent his time during COVID His no holds barred approach to naming names His plans to record his second special Recorded March 2024 Watch the video interview on Youtube ! Look out for the Austin Chronicle April 18 article featuring 2024 Moontower Comedy Festival and Andy's return Check out our review of A...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 320
2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #319 Tracey Schulz talks with Valerie Lopez about His work at KOOP with his What's New show, Thursdays 1pm-2pm His on air role at KUT Radio 2024 Moontower Comedy Festival recommendations Our future as the next Statler and Waldorf of Austin Comedy Recorded April 2024 Follow Tracey Instagram - @tracey.schulz X - @traceyschulz Tracey can be seen and heard: What's New - KOOP Radio, Thursdays 1pm KUT News Radio - on air ...
Apr 10, 2024•43 min•Ep. 319
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #318 Nate Jackson, Deputy Editor of LA Times, talks with Valerie Lopez about: The LA Times' coverage of the Austin comedy scene The integration of standup and social media Netflix is a Joke festival happening in Los Angeles His upcoming book "Tearing Down the Orange Curtain" Recorded March 2024 in downtown Austin Follow Nate Jackson, Deputy Entertainment Editor, LA Times Website - latimes.com Instagram - @naterodamus Nate can be read: Visiting Austin fr...
Apr 07, 2024•51 min•Ep. 318
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #317 George Wallace talks with Valerie Lopez about His upcoming appearance at Cap City Comedy Club April 5-6, 2024 The ghost in his house Appealing to audiences young and old His upcoming Netflix series with Laverne Cox "Clean Slate" - a modern day Sanford & Sons reboot His nearly 40 year friendship with Jerry Seinfeld Recorded March 2024 Follow George Website - georgewallace.net Twitter - @MrGeorgeWallace Instagram - @therealgeorgewallace TikTok - ...
Apr 01, 2024•30 min•Ep. 317
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #316 Sam Lopez talks with Valerie Lopez (no relation) about Getting her start as a standup comic in New Zealand Choosing comedy over serving in the Peace Corps Making a big splash in the Austin comedy scene Being the co-host of Bottom of the Barrel and regular performer at the Comedy Mothership Recorded March 2024 Follow Sam Linktree - linktr.ee/Samlopezcomedy Twitter - @TheBestSamLopez Instagram - @BestSamLopez Threads - @BestSamLopez Facebook - facebo...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 316
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #315 Pat Dean talks with Valerie Lopez about His return to managing The Velveeta Room How the changes in the downtown Austin comedy landscape have affected The Velveeta Room The triumphant return of The Lanalax Corporation His successful prediction that the Kansas City Chiefs would win the Superbowl Recorded February 2024 Follow Pat Instagram @deanmanp @thevelveetaroom @ilearnednothingpodcast @thelanalaxcorporation Twitter - @patdean Youtube youtube.com...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 315
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #314 Markus Olind talks with Valerie Lopez about Carving your own path to success and being flexible about your future A realistic take on Kill Tony and how it can influence your comedy career HIs podcast creation addiction The benefits of getting to work at a comedy club Recorded February 2024 Follow Markus Instagram - Markus - beardvonmarkus Works Every Time Podcast - @wet.podcast Twitter - @BeardVonMarkus Facebook - facebook.com/beardvonmarkus Youtub...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 314
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #313 Ajit Krishnamoorthy talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up in Mumbai The differences between the Indian and American comedy scenes The balancing act of being an engineer, a comic, and a fashion model Clowns for a Cause, his comedy show benefitting Austin Pets Alive! Recorded January 2024 Follow Ajit Website - www.ajitkrishnamoorthy.com Linktree - linktr.ee/ajit_krishnamoorthy Instagram - @pyjama_naps Facebook - facebook.com/ajit.krishnamoorthy T...
Feb 12, 2024•53 min•Ep. 313
Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #312 Katherine Hutchings talks with Valerie Lopez about Become a go-to contributor on Fallout Tonight Her love of sketch The debut of her Weird Gal Skankovic show Wanting more rejection (listen and it'll make sense) Recorded January 2024 Follow Katherine Instagram - @katherine_hutch Do512 - do512.com/artists/katherine-hutchins Youtube - youtube.com/@katherinehutchins Katherine can be seen and heard: Fallout Tonight - Friday nights, 9:30pm at Fallout The...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 312
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #311 Johnny Taylor returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about What keeps him in Sacramento The success of his AEW-some Podcast, a wrestling podcast climbing the charts His plans to record his 3rd comedy special His 5th Headlining appearance at The Velveeta Room, the weekend of February 2-3, 2024 Recorded January 2024 Follow Johnny Instagram - hipsterocracy Facebook - facebook.com/hipsteroracy Twitter - @hipsterocracy - Youtube - youtube.com/@johnnytaylor ...
Jan 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 311
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #310 Duncan Carson returns for his 6th time to talk to Valerie Lopez about Reflections on the 512th and final show of Sure Thing Showcase The launch of Fallout Tonight, his late-night variety show and companion podcast, Signing Off Working with his Fallout Tonight writing team and Signing Off podcast co-hosts, Jon Mendoza and Adam Shumate Our favorite Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot Recorded January 2024 at Fallout Theater's Podcast Studio Follow Dunc...
Jan 21, 2024•57 min•Ep. 310
Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #309 Ashley Sharma talks with Valerie Lopez about Launching a nursing and comedy career just before the pandemic Scumberparty with her best friends Being the best big sister Her uncanny ability to remain calm through chaos Recorded January 2024 Follow Ashley Instagram - @dat_ash Youtube - youtube.com/AshleySharma Follow Scumberparty Instagram - @scumberparty Youtube - youtube.com/Scumberparty Ashley can be seen and heard: SF Sketchfest 2024! Scumberpart...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 309
