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Travis Wright

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Hey everyone! I'm Travis Wright, and "I'M A FAN OF..." is your show for music, comedy, and more. I interview musicians, comics and anyone else I think is interesting. I just want to explore new things and share them with you. If you're a musician, a comedian, or just someone that does something interesting, please reach out to me on Instagram @traviscanlisten or send me an email at [email protected] Enjoy the show!
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David Forsyth is a talented singer, songwriter, musician, and performer based in Dallas, TX, with roots in Odessa and several formative years spent in Denton. In addition to being a member of several bands, including Kranky, Billy Law, Cory Cross, Fishboy, Ottoman Turks, and more, David has now released his debut solo album, How 'Bout That. Be sure…
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Fonzo Crow is one of the funniest stand-up comics to come out of the North Texas comedy scene. His constant energy, quick wit, and ability to play fast and loose on stage make him one of my favorites. Fonzo was named the Funniest Comic in Texas in 2019 and was a semifinalist for Shaq's All-Star Comedy Jam Tour. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.e…
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Michael Pasvar is a stand-up comic from North Texas. I'M A FAN OF will be producing his upcoming comedy special to be released in early 2026. Hit the link below to purchase tickets to it's taping in Frisco, TX this December. I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof Tickets! - Michael Pasvar Special Taping: https://nacktheater.com/#/productions-view…
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Jackson Scribner is a musician, singer, and songwriter from North Texas. His latest album, Depression Kids, marks his continued growth as a writer, composer, and performer in the folk, indie, and Americana scene. The album is available for streaming everywhere but, be sure to grab a vinyl while you can. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafan…
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Taylor P is a relatively new stand-up comic in the Dallas/Ft. Worth comedy scene. Although she's new, she is already having a large impact and gaining popularity quickly. Check her out on the podcast and then go watch her perform live. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof TAYLOR P: https://linktr.ee/twedding16…
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Paul Varghese is a stand-up comic and a veteran of the DFW comedy scene. He has performed on Comedy Central, Showtime, and NBC, and has won major competitions including The Funniest Comic in Texas, The Laughing Skull, and Trial By Laughter. Paul's career highlights also include appearances at the Montreal & Toronto Just For Laughs Festivals and the…
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Von Daniel and Jared Berger are the co-owners of The Comedy Arena in McKinney, TX. The Comedy Arena is both a performance venue and a training center, offering improv, stand-up, sketch, and more. In this episode, we talk about the growth of the comedy scene in North Texas, the challenges of running a venue, and how The Comedy Arena has built a comm…
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Katie Ritter is the co-founder, marketer, strategist and creative director for the comedy marketing agency Comedia in Dallas, TX. Comedia comprises of Katie and her co-founder Dane. Between the two they offer services to help comedians with their show strategies, online marketing and more. I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof Comedia: https://l…
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Cameron McCloud is a singer, rapper, songwriter, and entertainer with the band/music collective Cure for Paranoia. Beyond his music, Cameron has become an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness, sharing his journey after being diagnosed with bipolar depression and paranoid schizophrenia. With a new single on the way and a charity show on th…
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Julian Sol Jordan is an independent filmmaker who just released his debut full-length film, Real Life, now streaming on YouTube and Vimeo. From Julian's website: "...REAL LIFE is an experimental documentary he crafted completely alone, built from vérité footage, narration, and archival material—a meditation on memory and growing up." In this episod…
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Welcome back to the show, one of the funniest stand-up comics in DFW, Parker Slavens! Parker just released his debut comedy special, Harmful Romantic, now streaming on YouTube. In this episode, we talk about the making of the special, the life changes that shaped it, and what's happened since its release. After the interview, don't miss the chance …
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Gretchen isn't just a stand-up comic from the DFW area, she's a veteran of the comedy community who has consistently produced open mics and shows in a wide variety of venues. What started as a humble effort to get more stage time has evolved into her becoming one of the most driven and professional producers in the scene. With her last appearance o…
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George Brown is a stand-up comic from the Fort Worth, Texas area and one of the youngest voices in the local scene. But don't let his age fool you into thinking he's a novelty act, George is putting in the work and building real momentum. With the age gap between us being wider than George's own age, it was refreshing to gain insight from someone b…
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Taylor Tatsch is a musician, producer, and studio engineer based in the Texas Hill Country. He's toured with multiple bands, as well as formed a few of his own, and now runs his own recording studio, AudioStyles. We talk about what it takes to make a great record, the ups and downs of the music industry, building a studio, and much more. I'M A FAN …
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What happens when you hit your late 30s, read an inspirational book, and decide it's finally time to get six-pack abs? Naturally, you start a cooking show on YouTube. Don't call it a comeback, but Clinton Taylor, one of the very first guests on this podcast (episode 3!), has returned to the creative fold. After stepping away from stand-up comedy, h…
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I had the usual amount of nerves that come with interviewing someone I've never met in person. However, those nerves disappeared the moment J. Isaiah Evans pulled up to the podcast studio in a brown car. The make and model are irrelevant. The important detail is that it was brown. You see, I, Travis Wright, have long wanted to buy a car in a sophis…
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Brandon Lewin is the owner of Big Laugh Comedy Club in Fort Worth, TX. In this episode, we dive into his journey through the world of stand-up, from performing on stage to producing shows, and how those experiences shaped his path to opening one of Fort Worth's newest comedy venues. We talk about the real challenges of launching a club, from managi…
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There was a palpable tension in the room. Jonathan hadn't been on the podcast in a long time. Our last interaction was through a text message where he thanked me for an article I wrote about his previous full album release "Borrowed Time". I thought the article was clever and complementary but, it ultimately said that the music didn't resonate with…
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Matt George is the guitarist for The Yes Ma'am band. He is a man with only first names. Even his middle name (which we reveal in this episode) is a first name. In addition to that amazing fact, we found out before starting the interview that we are neighbors and live on the same street. I walk my dog by his house everyday. The universe is weird, ma…
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Jacob Marshall is a stand-up comic and show producer in the Dallas/Ft. Worth comedy scene. Hopefully this interview is good but, in truth, it was sabotaged from the beginning. Sadly, only a couple of days before this interview, I went to trim my beard and I had it on the wrong setting. After accidentally taking a large chunk of my beard off my face…
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Chandler Cooper is a writer, rapper, singer and performer and social media star. Although he is likely not very wealthy, a lazy google search will confirm that he's worth millions of dollars and is the most successful rapper to hail from Cleburne, TX. The second part of that statement is likely true. Shout out to the Burne! During this interview Ch…
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Zac Webb is a stand-up comic from the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Yes, we talk about stand-up comedy and all of the usual things but, it should be noted that he has been working out A LOT and getting in shape. So throughout most of this interview I was just in my own head thinking about how I'm fat and need to lose weight. I'm not sure if this inne…
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Will Rakkar is the lead singer and guitarist in the North Texas Indie band Phantomelo. Will showed up with beer which automatically makes him better than the guests that didn't show up with alcohol. Because of this gesture, I'm going to insist that you all make Phantomelo your new favorite band. They did just release a new single called Home which …
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Zachary Fox is an incredible photographer that specializes in a rare style of photography called wet-plate photography, also known as the collodion wet-plate process, and tintypes, that originated in the 1800s. Zachary implements this style of photography to capture and create beautiful one of a kind portraits that provide a memorable and unique ex…
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Trey Mack has just released his new stand-up comedy special "Everything" on YouTube. Part stand-up comedy, part concert, part sermon and even a hint of poetry. I had the pleasure of talking with Trey about his comedy special, his music background, his religious upbringing, his military service and much much more. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF links: https://…
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Cody Swindell is a stand-up comic from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Comedy scene. As much as I like Cody and his mild natured attitude about life, I find myself wondering what makes him upset and rage at people. He didn't tell me any of that information in this episode. If you see him in person you should ask him about it. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF links: https:…
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Paul Smith is a stand-up comic from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. In this episode we talk about his life walking with a cane and his love of basketball and Tennis. I ask him to take me to Korea with him. Which one? Listen and find out. And of course we talk about comedy. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF LINKS: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof Paul Smith IG: https:/…
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CAIN is a stand-up comic and show producer that is currently rising in the ranks in the Dallas, TX comedy scene. We talk about comedy, how to make great comedy merchandise, the balance of business and cool, our love of unique cars and much more. Enjoy! I'M A FAN OF LINKS: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof CAIN LINKS: linktr.ee/FunnyCAIN…
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Danny Tran is a stand-up comic that recently transplanted to Dallas, TX and is quickly making a name for himself in the local comedy scene and in other clubs around the country. Danny is one of the few comics that I knew very little about before bringing him. on the show. The only thing I knew for sure is that he is a funny stand-up comic. By chanc…
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Danny McGough is a stand-up comic from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Danny is an interesting mix of a what on the surface appears to be a chill dude with no ambition but is actually a clever drone business capitalist who uses a minimalist mindset to balance his financial goals with his comedy dream. In this episode we both agree that Smash Mouth is a …
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Paxton Bailey is a stand-up comic in the Dallas/Ft. Worth comedy scene and is also the host of the Dingbat District Podcast and a local comedy show producer. Be sure to check out his recurring comedy show Laugh It Off at Dallas Comedy Club. Links for I'M A FAN OF: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof Paxton Bailey Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p…
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Liz Mooney is a stand-up comic from Dallas, TX. In addition to performing stand-up comedy she also produces the recurring stand-up comedy show Girls Night Out at Dallas Comedy Club in Deep Ellum. Comedy, swimming as a college athlete, anxiety, mental health, religion and her decision to get breast implants are just a few of the topics we discuss in…
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Kenny Lee is an up and coming stand-up comic from the DFW metroplex, a competitive ultimate frisbee payer, and has a bold sense of fashion that makes me extremely jealous. Shortly after this interview was recorded, he also won the Funniest Stand-up in Dallas competition. Be sure to watch his stand-up live after you finish this episode. Enjoy!…
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Stand-up comic and host of the Back In The Day Day podcast, as well as the Sonny G and Mike P show, Michael Pasvar drops in to catch up with Travis Wright about everything that's been going on lately. Be sure to catch Michael's stand-up in person, keep an eye out for a future live stand-up recording and go give his podcasts a listen as well.…
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A veteran of the Dallas music scene, a killer solo artist and the frontman of the band Ottoman Turks. Nathan was kind enough to join me on the show to discuss many things including the 15 year anniversary of the Ottoman Turks. Be sure to check out their anniversary show at The Granada Theatre in Dallas, TX. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://…
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Nimesh Patel is a stand-up comic from the DFW area. He's in that unique and fun part of his comedy career where he's not brand new anymore but, he's also not a veteran in the scene. Check out his episode, check out a live show, and find him on all the socials! I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof YouTube: https://www.youtube.…
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Kenedy Taylor is an up and coming singer, performer and entertainer. Her debut EP Catharsis is a wonderful 4 song introduction to her talents and abilities. Get to know her a little more with this interview and be sure to check out her music. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imafanof Subs…
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Dez O'Neal is a hilarious stand-up comic from the North Texas Dallas/Ft. Worth comedy scene. He is also the 2021 'Fort Wayne World Series of Comedy' Winner and 2020 'San Diego Comedy Fest' Top3 finalist I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imafanof Substack: https://imafanof.substack.com/ Web…
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Henry O is the award winning writer, lead singer and guitar player for the band Henry The Archer. They have just released their latest offering of musical awesomeness in the form of a six song EP titled "The Garden" I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imafanof Substack: https://imafanof.subs…
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Jason McAdam is a stand-up comic that also helps manage Rose City Comedy venue in Tyler Texas. In addition to comedy he is a budding hot dog cart entrepreneur. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imafanof Substack: https://imafanof.substack.com/ Website: https://www.imafanofpod.com/ Jason Mc…
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Vinnie Corrales is a stand-up comic from North Texas as well as one half of Cowabunga Comedy Productions. In addition to performing stand-up comedy, Vinnie also helps produces a series of comedy shows throughout the greater Dallas area. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imafanof Substack: …
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Andy Franklin is a stand-up comic from the DFW are that has just released his debut comedy special, Fun & Cool, on YouTube. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Imafanof YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imafanof Substack: https://imafanof.substack.com/ Website: https://www.imafanofpod.com/ Andy Franklin Links: Fun & Cool comedy speci…
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