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Pete Bladel, a stand-up comedian with over 14 years of experience, is determined to make comedy his full-time job by the end of 2023...or quit altogether. Join Pete in A Comic’s Last Stand as he interviews fellow comedians, artists, and entertainers, discussing their creative journey, earning a living in their chosen field, and overcoming challenges along the way.
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In the final episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Pete discusses why he's ending the podcast now, what he's learned doing comedy over the last fifteen years, and what he plans to do next. Thanks for listening everybody. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem Follow Pete here: https://www.youtube.com/u…
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"Muggsy McGeever" is a former stand-up comedian and author of the recently released short story collection "Ham Sandwiches." In this episode, Muggsy and Pete discuss their time performing stand-up together in DC and New York, Muggsy's decision to ultimately quit performing stand-up comedy, and the creative freedom and fulfillment he's found through…
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Lauren Hope Krass is a New York based comedian who, until recently, has primarily made her live performing for colleges and cruise ships. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Lauren and Pete discuss their shared appreciation for John Mayer, Lauren's experiences in the college and cruise ship circuits, and touch on a thrilling new opportunity …
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Emily Walsh is a comedian and storyteller who recently completed a one month run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Emily discusses the process of starting comedy in her 30s, the highs and lows of her Fringe experience, and what she would do differently if she went back. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtub…
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Jeff Simmermon is a comedian and storyteller who has been featured on "The Moth" and "This American Life." In this episode, Jeff discusses his journey into the worlds of storytelling and comedy, reflects on his corporate career in PR, and shares the origin of his upcoming one-man show, "Care Giver." Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlis…
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Gus Tate is a New York City comedian whose first special, Top Gus, is now available on YouTube. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Gus shares with Pete how he began his stand-up career in China, the influence of fatherhood on his comedy, and the evolution of his expectations over time. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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Jared Freid is a New York based comedian whose recent Netflix special, 37 And Single, premiered in the Netflix Top Ten. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Jared tells Pete how his experience selling life insurance laid the groundwork for his comedy career, delves into his shift in mindset since his special's release, and shares how comedy has…
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Brian Parise is a stand-up comedian and writer who has performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival and written for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. In this episode, Brian talks about hiding his early comedy pursuits from friends and coworkers, the moment he landed his first late-night writing position and…
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Peter Muth is a comedian and musician, and notably, the only new friend Pete Bladel has made in his 30s. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Peter (Muth) discusses with Pete (Bladel) his initial hesitation about starting stand-up, his journey to overcome result-oriented thinking and begin posting videos online, as well as his path to health an…
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Adam Muller holds multiple graduate degrees from MIT and spent many years working on Wall Street...until he gave it all up to pursue stand-up comedy full time. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Adam tells Pete the how and why of his transition from finance to stand-up, shares the ways his work ethic serves him in comedy, and provides his per…
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Liz Miele is a New York comedian who began performing stand-up at the age of 16. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Liz (along with her cats Ghost and Lunchbox) joins the podcast to talk about the low point she experienced ten years into comedy, how she utilized marketing and social media to take control of her career, and the importance of s…
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A. Natasha Joukovsky is the author of the novel The Portrait of a Mirror and the writer behind the Substack Quite Useless. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Natasha shares how she compartmentalizes her career as a novelist and as a management consultant, relays the details of her "DIY Summer Residency" as she works on her second novel, and d…
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J.P. McDade is a stand-up comedian and comedy writer who has appeared on Comedy Central's Roast Battle and at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, J.P. discusses hiding his comedy career from coworkers and bosses, the difficulties of earning a living through comedy writing, and the nuances of perfor…
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In the first remote episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Pete is joined by Evan Valentine, a former comedian and current writer for Comicbook.com. Evan tells Pete how he made the transition from stand-up comedy to his dream job of "writing about nerd stuff." He also recounts what made him decide to quit stand-up for good and shares his take on what's w…
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Ami Kozak is a comedian, musician, podcaster and content creator. After studying at Berklee College of Music, Ami embarked on a fruitful career, composing music for ads, film and TV, and releasing records with his band Distant Cousins. He always had an interest in comedy, and over the past few years, has harnessed the power of social media to gain …
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Lafayette Wright is another one of Pete's oldest friends in comedy. After performing together for years in Washington, DC, Pete and Lafayette both moved to New York City in 2012. Lafayette vividly shares his near-homelessness experience in New York, his return to DC to steady his career, and his reservations about the growing influence of technolog…
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Jeremy Pinsly is a New York City comedian who was in a situation similar to Pete - Struggling for stage time, searching for opportunities, and worrying about his future in comedy...until he decided to start a monthly stand-up show in his apartment. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Jeremy talks to Pete about the story behind his apartment sh…
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In March of 2020, comedian Eric Neumann had 1,700 Instagram followers and no TikTok account. As it stands today, he has 101k Instagram followers, over 400k on TikTok, and a robust touring schedule. Eric talks to Pete about how he grew his following throughout the pandemic, what it took for him to finally quit his day job, and how he's learned to ta…
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Pete is joined by Courtney Fearrington, one of his oldest friends in comedy. Starting their careers in Washington, DC, they've known each other and have been performing on shows together for over 14 years. Courtney and Pete talk through their last decade plus of friendship, frustrations, and failures, with a few major wins and realizations along th…
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In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Pete sits down with comedian and actor Ashley Austin Morris, who most recently appeared in Hulu's "Fleishman Is In Trouble" and Peacock's "Poker Face." Deeply grounded in her Christian beliefs, Ashley shares how her faith guides her career trajectory and personal life. She also explores the struggles she's f…
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JL Cauvin is a seasoned stand-up comedian and prolific content creator who catapulted to online fame in March of 2020 thanks to his spot-on Donald Trump impression. Prior to that, he spent nearly two decades fighting to build a career for himself in the comedy world. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, JL talks through the challenges he's face…
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Liz Glazer is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who left her career as a tenured law professor to pursue a life in the arts. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Liz shares the pivotal moments and decisions that led her to trade academia for the stage. She also discusses her background in philosophy and how it influences her approach to com…
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Danny Murphy is an online personality and co-host of the popular podcasts "Virtual Reali-Tea" and "Not Another True Crime Podcast." He also works a day job as a Senior Editor at Page Six. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Danny tells Pete how he ended up with a performance career and an office job that are perfectly aligned with each other, …
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Amy Hawthorne is a comedy coach and consultant, as well as the former booker at New York Comedy Club. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Amy discusses the lesser-known career options in the world of comedy, the evolution of technology in comedy, and shares valuable insights on how aspiring comedians can make a lasting impression on bookers. S…
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Gabe Mollica, a talented comedian and storyteller, recently completed an extended run of his solo show, "Solo: A Show About Friendship," at New York's prestigious SoHo Playhouse. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Gabe and Pete discuss their shared admiration for Mike Birbiglia, their thoughts on John Mulaney's latest special, and the financi…
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Katie Boyle, an Irish comedian who immigrated to the US in 2015, has successfully established herself as a full-time comic through road work, hosting gigs, and a substantial online following. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Katie shares the details of her journey to the US, her current goals, and her admiration for the Paul Mescal movie "A…
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Freddy G, a stand-up comedian with over 40 million views on social media, joins Pete in this episode of A Comic's Last Stand. They discuss Freddy's journey from being a nervous teenager to becoming a successful comic, the nuances of getting laid off, and his perspective on the biggest threat facing comedians today. Read about Freddy's transformatio…
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Stand-up comedian Adam Mamawala has been earning a living in the comedy scene since his early 20s by performing at colleges. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Pete reconnects with Adam, the first comedian he met in New York City. They delve into the world of college comedy performances, discuss the evolution of New York's comedy landscape ov…
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Pete Bladel, a stand-up comedian with over 14 years of experience, is determined to make comedy his full-time job by the end of 2023...or quit altogether. Join Pete in A Comic’s Last Stand as he interviews fellow comedians, artists, and entertainers, discussing their creative journey, earning a living in their chosen field, and overcoming challenge…
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