Send us a textKick back with Episode 12 of “That’s Slander” – “Dead Presidents II.” Comedians David Dominguez (@daviddcomedy) and Jericho Faustino (@jerichothegiant) bring the smoke alongside hosts Monica Lopez (@mo_joyoga) and Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder). We’re talking comedy vibes, PJ’s wild expulsions, Jericho’s laid-back fishing tales, non inclusitory happy days, and trying to find your voice outside of comedy.🔗 Find us on Instagram: @thatsslanderpodcast & @thehackspodcast🔗 Connec....
Jan 20, 2024•2 hr 21 min
Send us a textJoin Bay Area’s own hosts, producers, comics, and leaders Chris Beasley (@justchrisbeasley) and Tut McCulloh (@tutmcculloh) in Episode 11 as they delve into topics like fighting for disability rights, producing shows, our favorite open mic comics, and ‘Pinaki’s Glee Musical’.Hosted by Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) and Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder), with the creative direction of Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywiththeshot).🔗 Find us on Instagram: @thatsslanderpodcast & @thehackspodc.....
Jan 20, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Send us a textIn the upcoming episode of That’s Slander Podcast, we’re diving deep. We’re honored to have brothers Andre Sigur (@andresigur) and Pablo El Chapo (@pabloelchapo) on the show, united by their love for music and art. They’ll be in conversation with Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) and Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder).We journey through 5 cities to dig into the essence of music, family, art, comedy, and hip-hop. Big props to Andre and Pablo for their solid support of the local open mic sce...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Send us a textWelcome to the latest episode of The Hack's Podcast on YouTube! Hosts Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) & Joshua Smith (@joshuasmithcomedy) join forces with guests Ryan Holloway (@ryanhumor) & Sam Bourgault (@samborgotohell) for a riveting discussion. Ever heard of fentanyl darts in the Bay Area? Pinaki's neighbors sure hadn't... until now. Dive in as we navigate through topics of puppets, pizza, and prime-time stories in this episode.Booking courtesy of Monica Lopez (@mo....
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 59 min
Send us a textWelcome to episode nine of @thatsslanderpodcast, where comedy knows no borders! 🎙️Join our fabulous hosts Monica Lopez (@mo_joyoga) & Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) as they welcome a crew of the latest comedy killers on the rise: Nyoki (@nyoki_ikoyn) , Paulie Escobedo (@pauliejohn408) & Gabriel Torres (@trendyisdead). In this episode, they dive into everything from the secrets of hosting and playing the Improv and Punchline to the importance of doing mics, and the uniqu.....
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 59 min
Send us a textStand up legends Mark Noyer (@marknoyer) and Emma Brennan (@emma.bre) come in for episode 8 preceding Mark’s first headlining show at Cobb’s. They sit down and they discuss moving to Austin, playing stand up all over the Bay Area and we always pile in a healthy dose of drugs, strippers and scams. Emma also brings a fresh women’s perspective on doing stand up and shoplifting when you’re hot. The link to the tickets for Mark Noyer’s headlining show at Cobb’s Comedy Club on Au...
Jul 21, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Send us a textLadies and gents, get ready to roll the dice and join me for a wild ride through the latest chapter of That’s Slander! In this thrilling episode, we'll be hangin' with Jose Contreras (@jclikejesus) and Ernest Evangelista (@easymotherfuckinge) as we plunge headfirst into the fiery depths of hell, immersing ourselves in the sinful delights of none other than Sin City itself! We'll be diving into the scandalous world of strippers, indulging in the allure of drugs, chasing after wom...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Send us a textGet strapped in for a wild ride on the mushroom highway with the bonus episode of @thehackspodcast. We've got Jonathan Lyte (@theinternationalasshole) and Fernando Godines (@lufergod) dishing out riotous banter on everything from ship-hole countries to Colombian strippers. Join the fun with Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and our special guest on the couch, Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywiththeshot). Big thanks to Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) for the bookings and @dannywiththeshot...
Jul 04, 2023•30 min
Send us a textMark your calendars and get ready for a comedy revolution! The highly anticipated episode of @thehackspodcast featuring the talented and edgy Jonathan Lyte (@theinternationalasshole) and the always engaging and charming Fernando Godines (@lufergod) is set to drop on July 1st at 6pm. Prepare for a discussion on racism in comedy, live performances, hosting events, and a bonus episode packed with uncensored banter on topics like ship-hole countries, controlled substances, and ...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Send us a textOn this weeks episode of “That’s Slander” we go off the rails as we discuss Don Sombra’s (@donsombraforever) job at the crematorium and how Noah Jones (@noah_jones95) almost died three times. We will be talking about everything from playing the latest spots to all the gossip in the Bay Area comedy scene. This is another can't-miss episode filled with what you love best: the up-and-coming stars of the Bay Area comedy scene on and off the mic.Hosts: Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) &...
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 26 min
Send us a textOn episode 5 of That’s Slander PJ gets a surprise visit from an old friend Aaron Ledesma (@aaronledesma55) former MLB shortstop and Union City Legend. PJ and Aaron go way back, 35 years of friendship! It's been 20 years since they hung out. They reminisce about Union City, friends, San Francisco, quality of life, inflation, bitcoin, and making it mentally in the big leagues. When the lights go on be ready to catch the next episode of @thatsslanderpodcast "Field Of Dreams"!H...
Jun 11, 2023•3 hr 55 min
Send us a textOn episode 15 of The Hack’s Podcast we catch up with superstars D-Funk The Legend (@dfunkthelegend) & Brent Buda (@budamiester). We explore the chaos AI will unleash in the world of entertainment. We discuss booking, performance, craftsmanship, and share personal journeys that led us here. Get ready for an eye-opening show!With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@joshuasmithcomedy).Director, producer and me...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Send us a textGabriel Torres (@trendyisdead) & Mark Noyer (@marknoyer) join PJ & Monica as they host episode 4 of That’s Slander using the tried and true formula of: strippers, drugs, scams & serial killers. We also throw Tina Turner, Kobe, Michael Jackson, Bubbles & R Kelly straight into the wood shredder! Hosts: Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) & Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder).Produced, filmed and edited by Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywiththeshot)#comedy #podcast #thatssla...
May 27, 2023•2 hr 58 min
Send us a textAmy Thompson (@sac_of_amy) and Julien Lacrosse (@julienlacrossecomedy) come by to PMS (paralyzed mamas studios) to celebrate Amy’s birthday and how lucky we all are to be on the microphone. There’s nothing highbrow about our show. We get down with the underground when the comics come around. We talk about doing shows, bombing, strippers, drugs, covid and Jews.With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@joshuasmi...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Send us a textJacob Blaeser (@jacobblaesercomedy) fresh off his cameo from episode 2, rolls into episode 3 . Letting the mic write the jokes, he opens up about his technique and diligence on how to make people laugh. Drugs, dementia, AI, using the internet and social media to advance or not are among the range of topics in this episode.Hosts: Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) & Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder).Produced, filmed and edited by Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywiththeshot)#comedy #podca...
May 07, 2023•2 hr 12 min
Send us a textOn our second episode of That’s Slander we call up our old friend Andy Garcia (@dirtygarcia) and we reminisce about how we first met and we talk about Andy’s 13 year journey in comedy and all the changes he’s seen. With special cameo by Jacob Blaeser (@jacobblaesercomedy). Drugs, serial killers, comedy trash and PJs psycho racist trashy neighbors are always the agenda on this episode of That’s Slander.Hosts: Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) & Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder).Pr...
May 07, 2023•2 hr 17 min
Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of That’s Slander Podcast with hosts Monica Lopez (@mo.joyoga) & Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder). We wanted to bring back some of your favorite The Hack’s Podcast guests, along with some very interesting people we hope you’ll fall in love with. Our first guest is local comedian Jericho Faustino (@jerichothegiant). Not only can you catch him at Cobb’s soon, but he’s also in the 2nd round of Rooster T Feathers comedy competition, in fact ...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Send us a textEpisode 13 is our luckiest episode to date with rising star Shivaan Nadan (@shivy_loll), America’s funniest home mom, Rubi Nicholas (@rubinicholas), accompanied by Mohamed Mohamed (@mohamedemohamed) her partner in crime. Episode topics as usual are drugs, strippers, race, upcoming shows and whatever else we can remember.With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@joshuasmithcomedy).Director, producer and med...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Send us a textEpisode 12 of The Hack’s Podcast has gone in an entirely different direction as far as our studios go. Now we are filming from home base because we wanted to get back to basics.Our first guests in our new home studio are Mark Noyer (@marknoyer), Elvin Maglinte (@elvinthecomedian) & Amy Thompson (@sac_of_amy). With in studio guest Joe Konyou (@joekonyou). We go right into the taboo topics. Drugs, alcohol, vices and of course where we all met at the Swingin’ Door (@theswi...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Send us a textTony Sparks (@thetonysparks) the Godfather of Bay Area comedy will be with us live at Skyline Studios (@skylinestudios) in Oakland, sharing his life and experiences in the world of comedy and beyond. So if you choose to seek knowledge and the things that they would not teach you in college, this is the episode that you want to tune into.With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Media Director...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 49 min
Send us a textThe Hack’s Podcast episode 10 is a very transparent episode where we enter the home of one of our hosts and begin the next transition of our podcast. When we originally started our podcast we had so many guests that we never introduced ourselves properly, so on this episode you’ll not only get into our personal lives as artists. More importantly we open up new opportunities with announcements about future contests, shows and prizes.With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pina...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Send us a textEpisode 8 brings to the studio James Uyekawa (@bad_ikebana) & Luis Perez (@luis_perez406), two of our favorite local hosts and rising comedians. If you liked the last episode, then you’re gonna love this one! No items on the agenda, except roasting PJ and trying to figure out the smartest race.With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Media Director: Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywiththeshot)Bookin...
Mar 13, 2023•39 min
Send us a textEpisode 9 is a special episode that we are filming at the legendary Skyline Studios (@skylinestudios) with iconoclastic comedians Jon Garside (@britishjoncomedy) & Patrick Ford (@patrickford).This is a very special episode where all your curiosities in comedy have a chance of being answered with two of the most influential comics and entrepreneurs in the Bay Area comedy scene. We’re gonna find out what it takes to make it in comedy and life with two people that are successfu...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 53 min
Send us a textThe show has taken a different turn in episode 7 “Dead Presidents”. Up and coming future stars David Dominguez (@daviddcomedy) and Jericho Faustino (@jerichothegiant) are gonna drop into the bunker and we’re gonna go full “ride or die” mode. Where my ridas at?!With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Produced by: Paul Brumbaugh (@mredgeofinsanity) Media Director: Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywiththes...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Send us a textThe Hack’s Podcast Episode 6 | Unknown PleasuresThis week The Hack’s Podcast features the husband and wife team of Nick Larson (@nicklarsoncomedy) and Danielle Arce (@daniellearcecomedy), two of the brightest and most talented entertainers in the game!We’re going to talk about Nick Larson’s photography and Danielle Arce’s acting, punk rock, 24 hour party people, the Hacienda, all the shows and spots in the Valley and what it’s like to live there and raising a family.With hosts s...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Send us a textThis week on The Hack’s Podcast we have guests Mike Bonds (@califlieguy07) and Lee Wyatt (@leewyatt.ha) to talk about their experiences in life with drugs, sex and comedy. We keep it simple. We also talk about the hot new spots to play in the Bay and our course PJ will gossip about what’s going on in his neighborhood…With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Produced by: Paul Brumbaugh (@mredgeofin...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Send us a textThis week on The Hack’s Podcast we have guests Shining Smile (@shiningluvsmile) and Jonathan Lyte (@theinternationalasshole) visiting us in the bunker. We want to address violence, race relations, healthcare and justice. With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Produced by: Paul Brumbaugh (@mredgeofinsanity) and Hence Singleton (@hlscomix)Media Director: Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywiththeshot)...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Send us a textThis week on The Hack’s Podcast we have guests Connor Lonsdale (@valk_illmer) and Daniel Lewis (@daniellewiscomedy) visiting us in the bunker. We’re going to talk about going big and capturing the moment, the highs and lows of comedy and maintaining a healthy perspective as we continue our journeys.With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Produced by: Paul Brumbaugh (@mredgeofinsanity) and Hence S...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Send us a textThis week on The Hack’s Podcast we have guests Cat Pignati (@catpignati415) and Jason Cole (@thats_not_gravy). We’ll be discussing a wide range of topics, ranging from unfair booking practices, women in comedy and functioning with ADHD.With hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Produced by: Paul Brumbaugh (@mredgeofinsanity) and Hence Singleton (@hlscomix)Media Director: Daniil Vishnevskiy (@dannywi...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 39 min
Send us a textThe Hack’s Podcast premieres with up and coming outspoken comedian Jonathan Lyte (@theinternationalasshole) as our first guest, with hosts soothsayer/ philanthropist Pinaki Joadder (@pinakijoadder) and tenured scholar Joshua Smith (@i_am_joshua_smith).Broad range of topics include, but are not limited to, tossing salads, booking racism, being black, Jews, friendship, team building with drugs.Produced by: Paul Brumbaugh (@mredgeofinsanity) and Hence Singleton (@hlscomix)Media Dir...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 50 min
