Do you ever wonder what your favorite comedians, actors, or musicians do when they're not making you laugh or entertaining you on stage? "So What Do You Really Do?" has got you covered! Featuring a who's who list of guests, including Jim Jefferies, Lewis Black, and Jessica Kirson, "So What Do You Really Do?" is a must-listen for comedy fans and anyone curious about what goes on behind the scenes. 🎙️ From music therapists to sex workers (yes, you read that right), host Deadair Dennis Maler de ...
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The Funny Truth: Life as a Universal Studios Guide with Daneille Soto
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Ever wonder what it's REALLY like to be a comedian on the rise? Join us for a fun dive behind the scenes with comedian, writer, and "Golden Girls" expert Danielle Soto. Danielle shares her funny and touching misadventures as a tour guide at Universal Studios in Hollywood, along with hilarious tales making her way from the Boston comedy scene to the…
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Orange County Ska Sensation: "Bite Me Bambi" Singer Tahlena Chikami
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"Bite Me Bambi's" frontwoman Tahlena Chikami joins Deadair Dennis Maler to spill the tea on her journey from child actor in sunny Orange County to ska queen. The musician and actress reveals the struggles of being a child actor, the fight for female voices in music, and how she finally found creative fulfillment in her career. Tune in for a raw loo…
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Punchlines with a Backbeat: Comedic Rapper Zach Sherwin
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Meet Zach Sherwin, comedic rapper, writer, and former scribe behind the rhymes on The CW's hit show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. You might also recognize Zach from his epic throwdowns on the YouTube series Epic Rap Battles of History. Zach and Dennis discuss the strange jobs comedians take on (because, let's be honest, comedy doesn't always pay the bills).…
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A Side Quest with Ash Paulsen, Co-founder of Good Vibes Gaming
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Ever wondered what goes on behind the controller of a popular video game journalist? This week's episode is a side quest into the world of gaming with Ash Paulsen, co-founder of Good Vibes Gaming and son of the iconic voice actor Rob Paulsen! From his early days at GameXplain and Nickelodeon, to building his own gaming juggernaut, Ash spills the se…
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Blindness & Laughter: Mitch Shapiro's Usher Syndrome Story
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Join host Deadair Dennis Maler as we dive into the comedy and off-stage life of Mitch Shapiro, a comedian who is blind and hard of hearing due to Usher syndrome, and an advocate for those with disabilities. Mitch shares his inspiring journey living with Usher syndrome, from traveling in a motorhome to discussing the challenges and joys of cochlear …
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Cracking Skulls w/ Comedian & Psychiatrist Ellen Orchid
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Ever wondered if your therapist secretly moonlights as a comedian? This week on "So What Do You Really Do?", Deadair Dennis Maler dives into the fascinating life of Dr. Ellen Orchid, a psychiatrist who's been cracking skulls (both metaphorical and comedic) since the 80s NYC boom. Ellen shares incredible stories of performing alongside female comedi…
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Documenting Double Lives w/ Comedian and Filmmaker Claudia Bonavita
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Ever dream of ditching your day job for the roar of the comedy club crowd? Our guest, comedian Claudia Bonavita, traded in her special ed classroom for the comedy club stage. This hilarious episode dives into her journey: the joys (and chaos) of teaching, the unexpected switch to stand-up, and her documentary that exposes the "By Day, By Night" liv…
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Sperm Counts & Stand-up: Hilarious Life Inside a Fertility Lab 💦
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🔥 Ever wondered how analyzing semen could lead to a career in comedy? 🤔🤣 In this episode, Deadair Dennis Maler welcomes the hilariously candid comedian Madeline Teig! From birthday bashes at casinos to the gritty details of working in fertility and toxicology labs, this conversation is a hilarious look at a comedian's life on and off stage. 💥🔬 Made…
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Illustrating the Weird World of Al Yankovic w/ Kelly Phillips 🎵🖌️
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🎵🖌️ On this episode, we dive into Kelly Phillips' incredible journey as a die-hard Weird Al Yankovic fan who turned her passion into a flourishing career as a comic artist. 🌟 From starting her own publishing company to creating "The Illustrated Weird Al," Kelly shares tales of storytelling, perseverance, and, of course, her undying love for the kin…
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Librarian by Day, Comedian by Night: The Ultimate Double Life 📚🎤
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📚🎤 Ever wondered what it's like to lead a double life? Dive into the hilarious world of Erin Patrick, a librarian by day and a comedian by night, on this episode of "So, What Do You Do?" 🤣🔥 Host Deadair Dennis Maler and Erin discuss juggling between shushing in the library and lighting up the stage. From the Dewey Decimal System to dealing with hec…
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Kiki Andersen: Breaking News to Breaking Jokes! 📰😂
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Join Deadair Dennis as he delves into the multi-faceted world of comedian and former news reporter, Kiki Andersen, on this episode of 'So What Do You Really Do?' 🌐 From navigating the tumultuous waters of Baltimore politics to the heavy responsibilities of a hung-over 22-year-old news reporter, Kiki spills the beans on her journey. They discuss Kik…
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Live from New Orleans Hell Yes Fest! w/ Meryl Klemow & Rosie Tran! 🎭🎉
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Deadair Dennis Maler kicks off the first live taping of "So What Do You Really Do?" at Hell Yes Fest in New Orleans with a bang, spilling the beans on the podcast's origins, the inspiration behind its confusing name, and a few of his own past day jobs. Then, he welcomes two hilarious New Orleans natives: comedian and actress Rosie Tran, who shares …
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From Marine Helicopter Pilot to Stand-Up Comedy: Mitch Burrow Takes Flight 🚁
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From soaring through the skies as a Marine helicopter pilot to conquering comedy stages, Mitch Burrow's life has been a wild ride. Join Deadair Dennis Maler as they chat with this Wichita, Texas native about his unconventional path to comedy, his experiences during the pandemic, and his thoughts on the future of laughter in a world of podcasts, Tik…
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Inside the Art World with Ellie Erhart: Acclaimed Artist and Illustrator📘✨
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On this episode of "So What Do You Really Do?" Deadair Dennis Maler welcomes renowned artist Ellie Erhart. Discover Ellie's evolution from a Texas-based queer kid to an acclaimed illustrator, and explore her freelance artistry, pandemic survival, and award-winning book, "Blue & Red," recognized at MICE. Dive deep into the art world's inner workings…
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Viral Sensation Scott Reeder: The Prop Master Turned Star 🎥💫🚀
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🤠 Grab your popcorn, because this episode is a wild cinematic ride! 🍿 Join your host, Deadair Dennis Maler, as he sits down with the legendary prop master and TikTok sensation, Scott Reeder. 🎥✨ Scott takes us on a Texan tour through the glitz and grit of the entertainment world, spillin' the beans on his journey from the Lone Star State to Hollywoo…
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🎭🎤 From School Plays to Stand-Up: Abeles' Wild Journey in Comedy 🌟
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🎭🎤 Join us on this hilarious episode of "So What Do You Really Do?" as comedian Will Abeles takes us on a rollercoaster ride through his unconventional career path. Host Deadair Dennis Maler delves into Will's journey, from his early acting days in school to becoming a full-time comedian with some unexpected gig-work adventures along the way. 💼🚗 Wi…
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James P. Connolly: From Desert Storm to Stand-Up Comedy 🎤🎙️🌟
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Join the laughter ride with James P. Connolly, a Marine, Desert Storm veteran, and now a renowned comedian, as he graces the show "So What Do You Really Do?" hosted by Deadair Dennis Maler. 🎙️🎤 In this episode, James takes us on a hilarious journey from his days as a karaoke DJ to becoming the most sought-after comedian on SiriusXM's comedy channel…
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Jackass Icon Steve-O: Stunts, Regrets, and Hard Truths 🤘🎬
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Get ready for an unadulterated thrill ride of laughs and spills as Steve-O, the wild man behind Jackass and the outrageous Bucket List tour, takes center stage in a no-holds-barred interview with Deadair Dennis Maler. 🤘 Steve-O holds nothing back as he delves into his most jaw-dropping stunts, spills the beans on his deepest regrets, and shares the…
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From Stage to Page: Behind the Scenes with Comedian-Author Adam Cagley🎙️📚
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🎙️ In this episode of "So What Do You Really Do?", Deadair Dennis Maler teams up with the multi-talented Adam Cagley for a hilarious and revealing chat. They're spilling the tea on the wildest moments in the comedy universe, from those cringy open mics to the side-splitting troubles of being an actor in everyday life. 📚 Hold on tight as Adam unveil…
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Sara Kay Godot: Juggling Comedy and Mental Health - 😂 Laughter as the Best Cure 💊
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Laugh Out Loud with Sara Kay Godot: Comedy and Mental Health 🤣🧠 - Join Sara Kay Godot on her hilarious journey from Florida oranges to the L.A. comedy spotlight, as she juggles punchlines and psychology like a pro! Dive into her DIY theater adventures and discover why managing a mental health facility is more than just 'another act' in her repertoi…
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Razor-Sharp Wit and Rockin' Mornings: Justin Schlegel's Journey from Skateboarder to Radio Star 🎤🌅🛹
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Join Deadair Dennis Maler as he dives into the comedic universe with Justin Schlegel, the dynamic co-host of Baltimore's top rock morning show, Justin, Scott & Spiegel. From goofy skateboarding escapades in Waldorf, MD to becoming a beloved voice on the airwaves 🎙️, Schlegel's journey is a comedy odyssey you won't want to miss. Discover how Schlege…
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Conan's Secret Weapon: Brian Kiley, The Comedy Mastermind Behind Conan's Monologues 🎩
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Get ready for a laughter-filled episode of "So What Do You Really Do?" with host Deadair Dennis Maler! In this episode, the spotlight is on the comedic powerhouse and Emmy-winning writer, Brian Kiley. As a monologue writer for Conan O'Brien and Ellen Degeneres, Brian has been tickling funny bones for years. 🤣 Brian Kelly has appeared numerous times…
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🎵Unplugged: Asher Laub on Music, Life, and Resilience
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🔒🎧 Strap in and prepare your earbuds for an episode of "So What Do You Really Do?" 🎤 that strikes a high note 🎵. Host Deadair Dennis Maler 👨🎤 wields the conductor's baton 🎶 as he navigates an interview with musician and nurse Asher Laub 🎻, an electric violin virtuoso who effortlessly bridges the gap between classical 🎼 and contemporary 🎸. Tracing …
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Burning Passions: Corinne Elicona's Journey from Goth Kid to Crematorist 🔥
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Join us in this fascinating episode of "So What Do You Really Do?" as we explore the intriguing world of Corinne Elicona, a musician, certified crematory operator, and Education Manager at Mount Auburn Cemetery. 🎶🔥 Delve into the fascinating stories and unexpected journey of a goth kid turned crematory operator, as Corinne shares her experiences, c…
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From Beer Salesman to Comedian: The Cool and Comical Life of Niko Lukoff
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Get ready for a hoppy good time! 🍺 Join host Deadair Dennis Maler as he takes you on a hilarious journey with Niko, a former beer salesman turned comedian 🕺. They'll dive into his unique career path, home brewing adventures 🍻, and the art of finding humor in everyday life 🤪. In this episode, Niko and Deadair Dennis unleash a barrel of laughter, sha…
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Fries, Food Trucks, and Punk Rock: A Chat with Chef Chad Wells
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On this episode of the "So What Do You Really Do?" podcast, 🎧 host Deadair Dennis Maler sits down with Executive Chef Chad Wells 🍴 to talk about his fascinating journey from touring in a punk rock band 🎸 to running a successful restaurant 🍽️. Chad and Deadair Dennis reminisce about their old days as young punks running around the Baltimore music sc…
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Writing for Superheroes: A Deep Dive into Spider-Man, Power Rangers, and More with Mark Hoffmeier
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🎙️ In this episode, comedian and entertainment writer Mark Hoffmeier joins host Deadair Dennis Maler for an in-depth conversation about the creative process behind some of the most iconic titles in entertainment history. Mark has worked on several beloved titles, from 🕸️ Spider Man to 🦖 Power Rangers, and in this conversation, Mark and Deadair Denn…
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Musician and Comedian Joe Sib of SideOneDummy
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Thank you so much for downloading this episode of So What Do You Really Do? The podcast where I speak to artists and entertainers about their day jobs and on this episode of the podcast is musician, comedian, and co-creator of SideOneDummy Records Joe Sib. We talked a lot about music. A lot. About being in a band... 💥 DEADAIR DENNIS 🔗 Follow | www.…
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Clown, Juggler, & Father Bryan “Dangerous” Fulton
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Thank you so much for downloading this episode of So What Do You Really Do? The podcast where I speak to artists and entertainers about their day jobs and on the podcast is former circus clown, current comedy juggler, and father Bryan Fulton, known on stage as Bryan Dangerous. I went to a magnet high school dedicated […] 💥 DEADAIR DENNIS 🔗 Follow |…
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Circus Performer & Radio Announcer Jack Lepiarz/Jacques Ze Whipper
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Thank you so much for downloading this episode of So What Do You Really Do? The podcast where I speak to artists and entertainers about their day jobs and on the podcast is circus performer and on-air announcer, Jack Lepiarz aka Jazques Ze Whipper. I actually discovered him through Instagram reels. It just popped up randomly in […] 💥 DEADAIR DENNIS…
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Thank you so much for downloading this episode of So What Do You Really Do? The podcast where I speak to artists and entertainers about their day jobs and on the podcast today is comedian Scott Henry. Scott and I met through Clubhouse, which makes him another new pandemic friend. In addition to being a touring […] 💥 DEADAIR DENNIS 🔗 Follow | www.li…
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Thank you so much for downloading this episode of So What Do You Really Do? The podcast where I speak to artists and entertainers about their day jobs and on the podcast today is Phillip Wilburn. Phillip and I are virtual pandemic friends. He and I met through Clubhouse where he co-hosts the hilariously fun game […] 💥 DEADAIR DENNIS 🔗 Follow | www.…
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Who's Laughing Now? with Lewis Black 😂 🎙️
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Get ready as this episode of 'So What Do You Really Do?' uncovers the comedic genius of Lewis Black. Join the ride as we traverse the complex political terrain of Ukraine 🌍, delve into the intricate maze of Russiagate, and navigate the relentless currents of the news cycle 📰 - all from the perspective of Black's refreshingly blunt humor 😂. The laye…
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On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with an international comedian and actor Jim Jefferies. He talked about his former TV shows, Legit and The Jim Jefferies Show, surviving COVID-19 with a sick baby, American and Australian comedians, his 2 sons, fans, and more. He’s embarking on his first comedy tour since the pandemic hit. The Moist Tour come…
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Cambridge-born comedian talks the past, future, and getting deep on Clubhouse Some comedians are famous, others are infamous. Few comedians fall in both categories like Dane Cook. To Dane, it doesn’t matter which camp you’re in, he’s learned to keep on trucking on to the next comedy show and appreciate all he’s been given and everything he’s worked…
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On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with comedian, actor, and producer Jessica Kirson. You know Jessica from The Howard Stern Show, sharing the screen with the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Robert De Niro, and her character videos that have garnished millions of views online. She produced the beloved and well-received feature-length doc…
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On this episode of the podcast is musician, comedian, and former doorman of Hal Daddy’s, Jack Ballard. This is a very long overdue conversation. In the early 2000s, while I was still in college, I had an internet radio show, long before anyone’s computers could play streaming audio (well, it was on FM, but the signal was so weak you couldn’t pick i…
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THE HISTORY OF STAND-UP: FROM MARK TWAIN TO DAVE CHAPPELLE
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Wayne Federman chronicles the business of joke-telling. On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with comedian, actor, author, and stand-up historian Wayne Federman. It would be fortuitous that I would talk to Wayne about his new book. The night before I received an email from his publicist, I was watching the movie, Funny People, starring Adam Sand…
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On this episode of the podcast I spoke with, from a safe and social distance, comedian and improviser Jacob Williams. We talked about how he became a cast member on Wild N Out, doing comedy in the age of zoom, getting over social anxiety, and more. Jacob has a new, self-produced, comedy special coming to YouTube 8PM EST on Wednesday, December 23rd.…
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On this episode of the podcast I chatted with comedian, transcriber, and producer Kelly Zemnickis. This is a great of example of something good to come out of the pandemic. Had it not been for Coronavirus, online/virtual comedy shows and festivals, Kelly and I would have never met. We discussed politics, working on TV shows in Canada, how see feel …
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On this episode of the podcast I talked with musician, producer, world traveler, and friend Terrance Reeves. As you’ll hear in the podcast Terrance and I became friends when I was attending The Open Mic Jam him and Andrew Geano co-hosted together at various locations. Their mixed open mic of music, comedy, poetry, and sometimes weird shit was very …
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On this episode of the podcast I spoke with comedian and television writer Alex Edelman. We talked about his special Saturday Night Seder, which has raised over $3.5 million for charity. Also writing for a network TV show, where he was when the Covid quarantine started, antisemitism, and his new album Until Now. Which is out now everywhere you get …
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On this episode of the podcast I talked to comedian, actor, and owner of Salem Historical Tours Giovanni Alabiso. Gio and I talked about comedy, acting, and, of course, on set gossip. We also discussed how his company is adapting to the every changing pandemic quarantine. I love how he has created his own virtual around Salem and how they are going…
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On this episode of the podcast I spoke with comedian and public school English teacher Kristine Blinn. I think it’s important to hear from the voices of people who are most affected by everything that’s going on during quarantine. Who has been affected more than teachers and students? This was a fun and uplifting conversation. Kristine is one of my…
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On this episode I spoke with Jennie Stencel. In addition to being the owner of The Idiot Box Comedy Club, she is also founder of the North Carolina Comedy Festival. We talked about the potential reopening of the club and what may or may not happen in the future for her comedy festival. And if you would like to see Jennie’s rapping weather report, I…
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On this episode of the podcast I talked to comedian and law student Laura Lyons. However, before listening to the episode I feel I have to issue a trigger warning, because I don’t want to get messages of people upset about the content of this episode. On May 19th (which was my birthday), just a few days ago, I saw a very heavy post from Laura about…
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On this episode of the podcast I spoke with, from a safe distance, comedian Emily Ruskowski. In addition to being one of the funniest comedians I know, she is a licensed social worker dealing with teenagers. We talked about how the recent quarantine has affected her clients, their families, and the way she and her coworkers do their job. Music in t…
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On this episode of the podcast I talked with comedian and podcaster Ken Reid about how the recent Covid-19 crisis has changed his job working in Medicaid insurance industry. We talked about how he’s coping with, not working from home, but having to help his coworkers who aren’t as qualified to, how this quarantine will inspire creativity in comedy,…
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On this episode of the podcast I talked with Chris Trew, who is a comedian and owner of The New Movement, a comedy club, theatre, and school in New Orleans. We discussed what his preparations were for the upcoming quarantine, how things have changed, what he’s doing to keep the theatre afloat, and his optimism for how all this will turn out in the …
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On this episode of the podcast I talked with, from a safe distance, DMV area comedian Rob Maher. He has opened for such big names as David Koechner, Tiffany Haddish, and more. We talked about where Rob was when the quarantine started, how it has affected his career, where he thinks we’ll be after this all ends, and much more. Check out Rob’s new co…
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