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 intervie…

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 Fo…

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…

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 J…

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 Ma…

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 Record…

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 Mark…

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 Aji…

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/artis…

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 Jan…

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-ho…

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/Ashle…

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 Websi…

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 …

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 Fal…

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 202…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 n…

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 …

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 - lin…

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 …

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 Septe…

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/squanchyyyy…

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 - @yo…

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…

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 Augus…

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 …

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 d…

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 - yout…

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…

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…

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…

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 - Sophie…

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 th…

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…

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 Ri…

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 Sa…

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/BlackImp…

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 …

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #278 Featuring selected performers from the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival at Coldtowne Theater Alexis Okeke - Austin, Texas Maggie Shipley - Lafayette, Louisiana Nadia Iqbal - Brooklyn, New York Amma Marfo - Boston, Massachusetts Gwen Coburn - Boston, Massachusetts Danna Kiel - Los Angeles, California Nk…

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #277 Howie Mandel talks with Valerie Lopez about: Mandel's first acting job in 1982, his involvement in the creation of MTV, and his struggles with OCD and ADHD his early stand-up comedy career and how his mannerisms and fear of public restrooms became …

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #276 Carlos Morrison talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up as a mischievous nerd The experience of reaching the finals of FPIA on your first try (2019) His enduring comedy partnership with Zain Hussain Realizing that there are more meaningful things in life than comedy (what???) Recorded March 2023 Fol…

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #275 Rochelle McConico talks with Valerie Lopez about All of her accomplishments since her first Comedy Wham Presents appearance just over a year ago Combining her love of improv with her standup to create connections with an audience Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Fest…

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #274 Sam Noorani talks with Valerie Lopez about Realizing that she'd been writing jokes in her head her entire life The All Regerts Podcast with co-host Omar Gonzalez The Austin comedy scene Returning to the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival Recorded March 2023 Follow Sam Linktree - linktr.ee/samnoorani Inst…

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #273 Holly Johnston talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting a standing ovation for (what she would later realize) her very first comedy set at her high school's Senior Talent Show The truth about the lessons you learn in college How she got to Austin What she's learned from becoming Austin's 2022 Roast Batt…

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #272 Zain Hussain talks with Valerie Lopez about Comedy in Pakistan How random walks have led him to comedy The lessons learned from surviving a disastrous FPIA set The origin of Business Hours with his partner in crime and best friend, Carlos Morrison Recorded February 2023 Follow Zain Twitter - @zain_hus…

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #271 Roderick McDaniel talks with Valerie Lopez about How a chaotic life (and losing a bet to his brother) led him to become a comic The shocking reveal that despite being filthy every time we've ever watched him, he gets booked regularly for corporate gigs and motivational speeches for teens Being a prote…