Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! In this mentor series, Chad interviews clowns he’s worked with beyond just classes and shows. It’s a look at clown through different generations – and also the process of both learning from more experienced people, while still defining your own path. This first interview is with Molly Renze - a member of Silent Partners. Follow Molly on social media: SILENT PARTNERS (IG) MOLLY (IG) Check out her Silent Partners show...
May 26, 2026•38 min•Ep. 135
Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! In this clown mentor series, Chad interviews clowns he’s worked with beyond just classes and shows. It’s a look at clown through different generations – and also the process of both learning from more experienced people, while still defining your own path. This first interview is with Jamonte Williams - one half of Clowns of Color. Follow Jamonte on social media: CLOWNS OF COLOR (IG) JAMONTE (IG) Also, check out Clo...
May 11, 2026•36 min•Ep. 134
Follow The Clown Boss on INSTAGRAM Check out his LINKTREE for classes and shows! This is the first half of Chad’s interview with Ilana Cohn Sullivan and Cristina Fernandez, hosts of the That’s So Mental podcast (also former students). The second half of this interview will appear on their feed on May 6th. Subscribe through the links below: THAT'S SO MENTAL (APPLE PODS) THAT'S SO MENTAL (SPOTIFY) CLASSES There are still a few spots in Chad’s May classes! ACCELERATOR (5/12-514) is for intermediate...
Apr 27, 2026•41 min•Ep. 133
INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: STAND UP AND CLOWN (5/04) is just around the corner. The show is opening up the festival for the Elysian – right after Natalie Palamides does her brand-new WIP show. We’ve got a lot of fun surprises planned for this one – and the cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL) and Steven Castillo. The Clown Boss covers a lot of ground in this solo pod! He talks about getting stuck creatively when you spend too much time ruminating over an idea; the...
Apr 06, 2026•38 min•Ep. 132
INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! STAND UP AND CLOWN (3/30) is one-week from the day this podcast drops! It’s another wild trios show – with a lot of comics doing clown for the very first time. The cast includes Learnmore Jonasi (AGT), viral music sensation Carter Veil, Zach Holmes (Jackass), Rachel Bonnetta (Sports Bitches) and many more! Get your tickets! The Clown Boss takes a look at Connor Storrie’s hosting experience on SNL – and focuses on the final sketch of the night, which was based on one ...
Mar 23, 2026•41 min•Ep. 131
FOLLOW CHAD ON INSTAGRAM -- and check out his classes/shows on LINKTREE ! The Clown Boss is back with another daily journal episode! Chad covers a lot of ground in this one. Chapter one includes insights on his former student Connor Storrie and what his success means for modern clown; chapter two details the mistakes new clowns make when first building pieces; and chapter three discusses another recent collaboration… and what it teaches us about trust. TAKE A CLASS IN LA! March is sold out and s...
Mar 09, 2026•42 min•Ep. 130
Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with issues of grief, death and loss. It’s Chad’s yearly grief-inspired clown podcast! Chad unpacks a phrase he often uses when teaching - “the joy is worth the suffering” – and how it's a mindset that sets clowns up for success (both on and off-the-stage). STAND UP AND CLOWN FO...
Feb 23, 2026•42 min•Ep. 129
Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of modern clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! The longest solo pod ever? Chad does daily journal entries from the Fallsview Casino and Resort in Niagara Falls. He details how he continues to work on his act, while performing with Piff The Magic Dragon’s All-Star Vegas – which often has audiences of 1-2000 people. Plus, a look at interacting with the au...
Feb 09, 2026•41 min•Ep. 128
FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! In this solo pod, Chad takes a step back and gives a basic refresher on modern clown. This one is jam-packed with discussion of clown principles and the motivations that make this work unique and dynamic. SHOWS - IN LA AND SAN FRAN On February 1st, Chad is bringing STAND UP AND CLOWN to SF Sketchfest. The cast includes Joey Dardano (Wild 'n Out), Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and Dropout TV favs...
Jan 26, 2026•37 min•Ep. 127
FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! Find links in the episode notes. INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! The first episode of 2026! Chad is still exploring doing daily journals on a variety of topics (as he figures out his next series of interviews). In this solo pod, he talks about how clowns tell stories that share a lot of DNA with professional sports, talks about the challenges that face clowns when they want to perform at traditional stand-up shows and ex...
Jan 12, 2026•37 min•Ep. 126
FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! Find links in the episode notes. INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! The last episode of 2025! In this solo pod, Chad presents two different journal entries. Each deals with a different topic. How can applying clown to multiple kinds of comedy help expand your understanding of the work? When is it a good time to leave room for laughs and when should we charge through to build more energy? Also, lots of general philosophical ...
Dec 29, 2025•37 min•Ep. 125
INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! The longest solo of 2025! Chad talks about recent happenings in his personal life -- where he realized he needed to think more like a clown. In the second half of the episode, Chad does a deep dive into the mercurial nature of a clown's relationship with an audience – and offers some practical tips on how to maximize the experience for both sides. NEW LA CLASSES COMING IN 2026! I am bringing my mask class to the Elysian – and doing a first-ever weekday intensive at U...
Dec 15, 2025•39 min•Ep. 124
FOLLOW Chad on IG to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! Chad is finally back with another solo pod! He catches listeners up on his last few months of clowning around the world, then talks about the questions he asks himself after a show. LAST CLASS OF 2025! Chad is teaching one more round of DISRUPTOR at UCB on December 13-14. As of this posting, there are four spots left! ENROLL HERE! Check out the CLOWNBOSS PATREON for weekly content! PODCAST THEME SONG BY MIRTH...
Dec 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 123
The return of STAND UP AND CLOWN is a month away! The only show brave enough to save comedy is back on September 29th – with the return of HDTGM’s Paul Scheer! There are only three shows left this year – come be part of the chaos. 9/29 TICKETS HERE Chad is back with a solo pod. This one has a little bit of everything – including a detailed breakdown of how LA Clown benefited from the improv boom of the early 2010s. PLUS, a discussion on how to prioritize authenticity and purpose over ideas and d...
Aug 25, 2025•37 min•Ep. 122
Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes or shows (in the US). If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the CLOWNBOSS PATREON ! The Clown Boss is back with a discussion of limitations. What do we do about the things we cannot control? The failures that speak to a greater truth about our current lives – and result in us not having the options we desire. Chad talks about a recent injury and how it affected his summer – and his history of making adjustments to h...
Aug 11, 2025•36 min•Ep. 121
Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes are shows. If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the CLOWNBOSS PATREON ! The Clown Boss is back with part three of his exploration of discomfort. Chad talks about employing rituals before shows, the importance of exposing ourselves to discomfort and how those exercises can open up all kinds of new possibilities. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! First off, if you’ve shared this podcast with anyone, a heartfelt thank you. Wor...
Jul 29, 2025•43 min•Ep. 120
Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes are shows. If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the CLOWNBOSS PATREON ! (TW: Brief discussion of grief and death) The Clown Boss is back with part two of his exploration of discomfort. Chad recalls a recent show where the discomfort level was off-the-charts, then discusses how exposure and mindset play a role in developing a freedom on-stage. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! First off, if you’ve shared this podcast with an...
Jul 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 119
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back with its final show of the summer on June 30th! It’s a star-studded lineup with Natalie Palamides, Milana Vayntrub, Jon Gabrus, Avital Ash and Bill O’Neill! Don’t miss this epic show! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! Sign up for weekly audio/video bonus content! (TW: Discussion of grief, death and drug abuse) The Clown Boss is back with part one of his exploration of discomfort. The episode goes in lots of directions – but if you want to s...
Jun 22, 2025•36 min•Ep. 118
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for its final date of the summer! Monday, June 30th at 930pm! It’s a star-studded lineup with Natalie Palamides, Milana Vayntrub, Jon Gabrus, Avital Ash and Bill O’Neill! Don’t miss this epic show! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE! CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! Sign up for weekly audio/video bonus content! The Clown Boss is back with another loaded episode! Chad discusses the value of reflecting on the past to be a better artist (and person) in the present. Also, though...
Jun 10, 2025•37 min•Ep. 117
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for a big Memorial Day show on May 26th! Riki Lindhome! Shapel Lacey! Hannah Pilkes! Brandon Rogers (Brandon Bored)! Steve Hernandez! Don’t miss this epic show! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! Sign up for weekly bonus content! The Clown Boss is back with an extra-long solo episode! He talks about performers dealing with envy and jealousy. Both on stage and off. ( TW : There is talk about terminal illness, death and grief after the 27-minut...
May 19, 2025•39 min•Ep. 116
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for a big Memorial Day show on May 26th! We’ve already booked first-timer Shapel Lacey and SUAC favorite Steve Hernandez! Get your tickets before it sells out! GET YOUR TICKETS HERE CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! Sign up for weekly bonus content! The Clown Boss talks about playing with Grandiosity, his recent clown devising trip to NYC, answers some listener email and more! COME SEE THE CLOWN BOSS BOMB ON MAY 10TH Chad is starting a brand-new WIP the weekend b...
May 06, 2025•38 min•Ep. 115
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, Mookie Blaiklock, Tien Tran and Nori Reed. 4/28 TICKETS HERE! CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! Sign up for weekly bonus content! The Clown Boss explores highs and lows, both on-stage and in life. Plus, some stories from the road and a little discussion about grief. LA MAY CLASSES! Go to the LINKTREE for links and dates. And don’t forget — you can reach ou...
Apr 22, 2025•31 min•Ep. 114
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, Tien Tran and Nori Reed. 4/28 TICKETS HERE! CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! Sign up for weekly bonus content! The Clown Boss is back with a solo episode recorded from the road. When you first start doing clown, a lot of time is put into learning when to make an exit. But when is there value in overstaying your welcome? How can time serve to soften up the...
Apr 16, 2025•33 min•Ep. 113
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, Tien Tran and Nori Reed. 4/28 TICKETS HERE! CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! The Clown Boss is back with another solo pod! This time, Chad talks about some of the challenges of creating original work. ATLANTA - 4/11-4/14 ENROLL HERE! Also, get your tickets for my 4/11 STAND UP AND CLOWN and 4/12 RECKLESS CHAD REUBEN LOS ANGELES - THREE CHANCES IN MAY! Thr...
Apr 08, 2025•35 min•Ep. 112
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is TONIGHT! At the time of this pod’s publication, tickets were still available. It’s our three-year anniversary show – with Morgan Jay, Mike Mitchell, Mackenzie Barmen, Michael Strassner, Catherine Mccafferty and Demi Adejuyigbe. TICKETS HERE CLOWNBOSS PATREON link here! The Clown Boss is back with another solo pod! This is a follow-up to last week’s episode, exploring more ideas when it comes to the nature of connection. What kind of relationship do we want to fos...
Mar 31, 2025•32 min•Ep. 111
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is happening in one week! It’s our THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Please come out and support. TICKETS HERE The Clown Boss is back with another solo pod! Chad starts his series on connection by talking his time in pro wrestling – and how they empower audiences to participate in every aspect of a live show. He tells a story about one of his favorite career moments as an announcer that was undeniably clown. This is FOOTAGE of the night Chad mentions in his story about Rick R...
Mar 24, 2025•34 min•Ep. 110
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is about to have its THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! This is the show that inspired this podcast! Comics are directed through their first-ever clown show by the Clown Boss – and must explore their dumbest impulses to win over the audience. This show is absolutely loaded, with Cameron Esposito, Morgan Jay, Demi Adejuyigbe and more! TICKETS HERE The Clown Boss is back with another solo pod! Chad discusses bringing clown to SXSW as part of their comedy showcase. He also discus...
Mar 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 109
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is about to have its THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Come celebrate the clown show that declared war on stand-up… and continues to convert new comics to the joy of suffering. This show is absolutely loaded, with Cameron Esposito, Morgan Jay, Demi Adejuyigbe and more! TICKETS HERE The Clown Boss returns with another full-length solo pod! Chad delves deeper into failure, discusses the development of several pieces and reveals his secret life as a buff boomer on Facebook. THE ...
Mar 10, 2025•31 min•Ep. 108
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is tonight! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever show, UCB royalty Colton Dunn (Superstore), show favorites Luke Null (SNL) and Paul Elia (Low-Key Comedy)... and more! TICKETS HERE! The Clown Boss returns with another solo pod! This is a shorter episode, but packed with wisdom about clowning in chaotic and uncertain times. KEEP UP WITH THE CLOWN BOSS! CHECK OUT CHA...
Feb 24, 2025•13 min•Ep. 107
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is right around the corner! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever show, UCB royalty Colton Dunn (Superstore), show favorites Luke Null (SNL) and Paul Elia (Low-Key Comedy)... and more! TICKETS HERE! The Clown Boss returns with the solo pod, Failure, Part Two! This time around, Chad discusses a few key performance failures that set the bar for what he hopes to accomp...
Feb 17, 2025•33 min•Ep. 106
