Travis Nelson

Miles & Mountains

Travis Nelson is headlining Jokers Comedy Club in Richland, Washington, this Friday and Saturday, February 2-3.
As I sat down with the towering Cerebral Comedian himself, Travis Nelson, we couldn't help but trade stories that ranged from the heartwarming to the downright hilarious. The high seas of cruise line comedy, the ebb and flow of personal well-being amidst the grind of professional hustle—our conversation had it all. We unpacked the resilience it takes to navigate life’s funks and the robust lifeline that a comedy community can be. Travis regaled us with snippets from his visits to fellow comedian Tyler Boeh's family, and we drew the curtain back on how cruise ship entertainment is sailing into a new era, post-pandemic.
With a comedic style that skips the shock and goes straight for the intellect, we reflect on the adaptation required to captivate audiences across cities like Nashville and Denver. And with social media changing the game, we discussed staying relevant and relatable in the digital age.
To cap off, we peeked behind the curtain of comedy venues, from the legendary Comedy Store to the intimate buzz of a dispensary-sponsored gig. Oh, and we had a good laugh about the varying potency of weed from state to state—because what's comedy without a bit of controversy? Wrangling hecklers, piecing together a killer set, and orchestrating tours that leave the crowd in stitches—it's all in a day's work for a stand-up comic. So, whether you're a comedy connoisseur or just looking for a good chuckle, this episode is your ticket to the insider's world of laughs.
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Shoutout to:
Travis Nelson
Jokers Comedy Club
Tyler Boeh
Lynette Manning
Max from Jokers
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Miles & Mountains Promo Code: MMyr2

Chapters

1. Travis Nelson (00:00:00)

2. Comedians and the Cruise Line Industry (00:00:28)

3. Comedy, Travel, and New Experiences (00:10:37)

4. Comedy Venues and Weed Preferences (00:20:40)

5. Comedy Show Challenges and Strategies (00:31:22)