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 dream of becoming an aerospace engineer to become a comic Being a finalist in the 2022 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin contest His latest podcast project, Sean's Show Everything else under the sun Recorded October 2023 Follow Sean Website - www.seanreillycomedy.com Beacons.ai- beacons.ai/seanreilly Instagram - @seanreillycomedy Facebook - facebook.com/seanreillycomedy TikTok - @seanreillycomedy Youtube - youtube.com/@SeanReillyComedy Twitter - @seandoesjokes Spotify - spotify.com/SeansShow   Sean can be seen and heard: Sean's Show on Youtube and Spotify Headlining at LOL San Antonio - Sunday Nov 12, 2023 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 - linktr.ee/Leahsampson Twitter - @leah_sampson1 Instagram - @officialleahsampson Facebook - facebook.com/leah.sampson TikTok - @leahsampson2 Youtube - youtube.com/@leahsampsoncomedy5169 OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/leeleesimpson Lea'h can be seen and heard: Don't Tell Comedy - 2023 Don't Tell Comedy Set Hear Me Bitch - Stay Tuned! Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Mac Blake's sophomore album on Sure Thing Records   Recorded August 2023 on location at the new Fallout Theater Podcast Studio with audio engineer Garrett Buss   Be sure to read the Austin Chronicle article written by Valerie available here: www.austinchronicle.com Follow Brendan Twitter - @YourPalBKO Instagram - @yourpalbko Follow Duncan Twitter - @aduncancarson Instagram - @aduncancarson Facebook - facebook.com/duncancarson TikTok - @yesterdayinaminute Follow Sure Thing Website - SureThingRecords.com Twitter - @SURETHINGATX Instagram - @surethingatx Facebook - facebook.com/SureThingATX See Duncan Every Friday Night at Fallout Theater with his new Fallout Tonight variety hour! Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 September 2023 Follow Genivive Twitter - @cgenivive Instagram - @cgenivive Facebook - facebook.com/genivive.clinton Do512 - do512.com/artists/genivive-clinton Genivive can be seen and heard: Performing regularly at The Comedy Mothership Artisan Distillery - Sunday 9/23 7pm and 9:30pm, San Antonio, TX The Creek and the Cave - Thursday 9/28 8pm Cap City Comedy Club - Friday 9/29 7:30pm Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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/squanchyyyyyy Instagram  Syd - @sydbegoin Juicebar - @juicebarsketch Juicebox - @juiceboxcomedyatx Facebook - facebook.com/sydbegoin Youtube - youtube.com/channel/SydGoin Syd can be seen and heard: Juicebar - Monthly Austin-based sketch comedy on 4th Tuesdays, 8pm at Fallout Theater Juicebox - all-ladies sketch troupe producing sketches for Gold Comedy LUCID - Improv duo troupe (follow instagram for updates) Ketchup & Spice - Podcast between friends who live in different states and stay connected Naked Brunch Youtube web series Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 - @yolisayo Love is Trash - @loveistrashshow Facebook - facebook.com/yolisayo TikTok - @yolisayo Youtube - youtube.com/@yolisayo Weebly - yolisayo.weebly.com Lisa can be seen and heard: Love is Trash Podcast Buzzkill at the Buzzmill - September 27 at Buzzmill (1505 Towncreek) Texas Thursdays - September 28 at Rozco's Comedy Club Last Saturday Standup - September 30 at Mama Merlots Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Facebook - facebook.com/spearsarah TikTok - @sarah__supernova Do512 - do512.com/sarah-spear Discord - Sarah_in_space Sarah can be seen and heard: TexAss Comedy - Twice a month rotating schedule at rotating venues (follow @texasscomedy on IG for updates) Campfire Comedy - Every 3rd Thursday, 8pm at Buzz Mill Gold Comedy Team Sketches - debut sketch (follow Gold Comedy on Youtube for more every 6 weeks) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 August 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Pub­lic Rela­tions for arrang­ing this interview. Follow Martin Website - martinmorrow.me Linktree - linktr.ee/martinmmorrow Twitter - @martinMmorrow Instagram - @martinmmorrow Facebook - facebook.com/martin.morrow TikTok - @martinmmorrow Youtube - youtube.com/martinmorrow Medium - martin-m-morrow.medium.com Twitch - twitch.tv/martinmmorrow Martin can be seen and heard: LMAOF Los Ange­les Spe­cial — releas­ing August 2023 Comical Race Theory - touring colleges all over the country NBC's Last Comic Standing (2015) Comedy Central's Why? with Hannibal Buress Bullies - Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 the #1 Wedding Officiant in Southern California His debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded August 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Pub­lic Rela­tions for arrang­ing this interview. Follow Mateen Website - mateenstewart.com Linktree - linktr.ee/mateenstewart Twitter - @mateenstewart Instagram - @mateenstewart Facebook - facebook.com/mateenstewartcomedy TikTok - @mateenstewart OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/mateenstewart Youtube - youtube.com/@MateenStewartComedy Follow Married by Mateen Contact - Married by Mateen Instagram - @marriedbymateen Mateen can be seen and heard: LMAOF Los Ange­les Spe­cial — releas­ing August 2023 Motor City Comedy Festival, Detroit, Michigan - Headliner, September 14-17, 2023 Late for Work - every Sunday at Hollywood Improv Stay Tuned for the release of a new podcast this Fall!   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded July 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Public Relations for arranging this interview. Follow Brandi Website - www.brandidenise.com Twitter - @lolbrandidenise Instagram - @brandideniseboyd Facebook - facebook.com/BrandiDenise TikTok - @lolbrandidenise4 Youtube - youtube.com/@brandidenisecomedy OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/brandidenisecomedy Brandi can be seen and heard: LMAOF Los Angeles Special - releasing August 2023 Comedy Bar, Chicago - Headlining September 15-17, 2023 BET's Comic View - Reboot of the classic comic showcase, expected Fall 2023 Dirty Sets, Los Angeles - host of monthly showcase Comedy Central Special Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 - youtube.com/@TheEmmaholder Emma can be seen and heard: Stool Pigeon Improv - Saturdays in August, ColdTowne theater, 8:30pm 2023 FPIA - Tuesday August 1st at Cap City Comedy Club Taylor Swift Sketch Show - A Comedy of Eras What a Character - limited series show Twin Beds Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 on the 2023 Moontower Just For Laughs festival Recorded June 2023 Follow Mimi Website - mimimeiercomedy.com Linktree - linktr.ee/mimimeier Instagram - @themimimeier TikTok - @themimimeier Youtube - youtube.com/MimiMeier Spotify - Mimi Meier channel Mimi can be seen and heard: Campfire Comedy - Buzzmill, every Third Thursday FPIA Quarterfinals - August 22, 2023 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 for comics and comedy enthusiasts alike  Recorded June 2023 Follow Aaron Linktree - linktr.ee/aaroncheatham Twitter - @_aaroncheatham Instagram - @_aaroncheatham Facebook - facebook.com/aaron.cheatham.16 TikTok - @_aaroncheatham Youtube - youtube.com/@_aaroncheatham Do512 - do512.com/aaron-cheatham Aaron can be seen and heard: Second special will be taped in Fall 2023 Launching Bootleg Media (January 2024) Podcasts Gray Area Podcast Black and Tan Podcast Specials Family Man (2023) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 daughter. The origin of the Jackie and Laurie Show podcast Recorded April 2023 Special thanks to Bruce Smith of Omnipop Talent Group Follow Laurie Website - www.kilmartin.com Twitter - @anylaurie16 Instagram - @anylaurie16 Facebook - Facebook.com/LaurieKilmartin Youtube - Youtube.com/lauriekilmartin Laurie can be seen and heard: Special New Special COMING SOON! 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad Albums Corset 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad 5 Minutes to Myself  Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) The Jackie and Laurie Show Books Dead People Suck Sh*tty Mom Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 - SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter - @sophiebuddle Instagram - @sophbuds Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle Sophie can be seen and heard: Comedy Central Special Coming Soon Debut Album (2020 Juno Comedy Album of the Year): Lil Bit of Buddle Podcast - Obsessed with Sophie Buddle Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 the Austin comedy scene since he moved and whether he misses us or not (the answer may surprise you) Recorded April 2023 Follow Martin Linktr.ee- linktr.ee/martinurbano Instagram - @martinurbanojr TikTok - @martinurbanojr Martin can be seen and heard: Jimmy Kimmel Live set - youtu.be/JimmyKimmelLive Chris Gethard Presents - multiple appearances, including the "Comedy Amateurclass" series - youtube.com/@chrisgethardpresents This Fool (Hulu) Previous appearances on our podcast Martin Urbano Loves Comedy (2016) Kelsey Caine & Martin Urbano: What Are You Waiting For? (2018) Apology Comeback tour 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival  Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 podcast The Rudicks are Home with her fellow comic and brother, the aforementioned Andrew Rudick Recorded April 2023 Thank you to Omnipop Talent Group Follow Leah Website - www.leahrudick.com TikTok - @leahrudick Twitter - LeahRudick Instagram - @leah_rudick Youtube  Leah - Youtube.com/@leah_rudick The Rudicks are Home Podcast - Youtube.com/@therudicksarehome Leah can be seen and heard: Special - Everything is Fine (Available on Seed & Spark) Podcast (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) - The Rudicks Are Home Touring across the country - check her website for cities and dates   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Riot Festival) Pursuing his goal of writing more scripted shows, including a children's animation show with his wife Recorded April 2023 Follow Jeremiah Website - www.JeremiahWatkins.com Twitter - @jeremiahstandup Instagram - @jeremiahstandup Facebook - Facebook.com/Jeremiah.Watkins Youtube Standup on the Spot - Youtube.com/@standupots Scissor Bros - Youtube.com/ScissorBros Jeremiah Wonders - Youtube.com/JeremiahWonders Jeremiah can be seen and heard: Specials New Special: Jeremiah Watkins: Daddy Debut Special: Jeremiah Watkins: Family Reunion (Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV) Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) The Scissor Bros Jeremiah Wonders The Building Years Album - Regan and Watkins (2019) Hosted Shows - Standup on the Spot at The Comedy Store and around the country   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Saturday Night Live His thoughts on the Austin comedy scene His non-comedy ambitions (hint, hint: San Antonio Spurs) Recorded March 2023   Follow Devon Twitter - @internetdevon Instagram - @internetdevon Devon can be seen and heard: 2023 Moontower Just for Laughs Comedy Festival April 19 Stars in Bars, Antone's, 7pm Hit List, Parker Jazz Club, 7pm Wildflowers, Parish, 9:30pm April 20 New York's Finest, Antone's, 7pm April 21 New York's Finest, Antone's, 9pm April 22 Stars in Bars, Parker Jazz Club, 7pm Scumberparty, Cap City Comedy Club, 10pm Saturday Night Live, Season 43 - Feature player Comedy Central Original (Shorts) - Struggling Rap Artist (ft. Devon Walker) - Misguided Meditations Original 2-part podcast with Comedy Wham Devon Walker: No Retreat, No Surrender   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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/BlackImprovAlliance Youtube - youtube.com/@blackimprovalliance Freestyle Plus freestyleplus.com New Blerd Order Instagram - @NewBlerdOrder Facebook - facebook.com/newblerdorder Youtube - youtube.com/@NewBlerdOrder Operation Black Joy Instagram - @OperationBlackJoy Stephanie can be seen and heard: A FREESTYLE RAP COMEDY SITUATION WITH FREE DAPS - May 1, 7:00 PM, Caveat Featuring Douglas Widick, RJ Williams, Ralf Jean-Pierre, Mel Rubin, Luke Miller, Billy Soco, Stephanie Rae, Sydney Duncan 21A Clinton Street, Manhattan, 10002 Follow Maxi www.maxiwitrak.com Instagram - @maddmaxi Twitter - @MaxiWG Youtube - youtube.com/@MaxiWitrak Maxi can be seen and heard: Youtube Web Series Train Traks with Maxi Witrak Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Spear - Austin, Texas Tiana Stuart - Austin, Texas Will Cleveland - Austin, Texas Maya Sivak - Austin, Texas Jessica Scott - Austin, Texas Denise Jena - Los Angeles, California Rochelle McConico - Austin, Texas I apologize for the wind noise that happens in some of the recordings. Every attempt was made to eliminate it as much as possible Recorded April 2023 Follow: Sarah Spear, Sponsorship & Event Co-Manager Instagram @spearsarah Texasss comedy showcase Tiana Stuart, Vendor Manager & Event Manager Instagram @tianastuart_atx Hallo (the band) @hallo_theband Director of Twinsies the film @twinsiesfilm Will Cleveland, Artistic Director, Coldtowne Theater Artistic Director, Coldtowne Theater Roe (starring Amber Quick) at Zach Theater Maya Sivak, Sponsorship & Event Co-Manager Instagram @thelastbandit Fellowship Improv, Founder Linktree linktr.ee/mayaakabandit Jessica Scott, Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer Instagram @jessguts Subpar Snatch (the band) @subparsnatch Denise Jena, Web Design & Operational Director Instagram @denisejena Linktree linktr.ee/denisejena Rochelle McConico, Lead Producer & Founder Instagram @rochelle_war Linktree linktr.ee/MooncricketProductions Lysistrata Comedy Festival (SEE YOU IN 2024!!!!) www.lyscomedyfest.com Instagram @lyscomedyfest   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Nkechi Chibueze - New Orleans, Louisiana  Recorded April 2023 Follow: Alexis Okeke - Instagram @lexios__ Maggie Shipley - Instagram @maggiedagger, Youtube @ Maggie Shipley Nadia Iqbal - Instagram @notfunnynadia Amma Marfo - Instagram @ammamarfo, watch her special "Enjoy your Nachos" Gwen Coburn - Instagram @sadgrlsonggwen and at gwencoburn.com Danna Kiel - Instagram @dannakiel and at linktr.ee/dannakiel Nkechi Chibueze - Instagram @happyblackchick , watch her special "Kindergarden Teacher Energy", Youtube @ Kechi Loves Comedy Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 part of his act a love of improvising and creating real moments with his audience the importance of seeking help and the accessibility of help through apps like No CD his podcast, Howie Mandel Does Stuff with his daughter the merger of JFL and Moontower Recorded March 2023 Follow Howie Mandel: HowieMandel.com Instagram - @HowieMandel Twitter - @HowieMandel TikTok - @OfficialHowieMandel YouTube - HowieMandelDoesStuff Howie Mandel can be seen and heard: April 19, 2023: Moontower Just for Laughs at The Paramount Theatre   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Follow Carlos Morrison Website - carlosmorrison.com Linktree - linktr.ee/crapbycarlos Instagram - @crapbycarlos Youtube - youtube.com/@carlosmorrison Carlos can be seen and heard: The Buddy System - April 7, 2023 10pm - The Velveeta Room What a Character hosted by Emma Holder - appears frequently Around Austin Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Festival at Coldtowne Theater from March 30 to April 2 (including a live Comedy Wham Presents!) Recorded March 2023 Follow Rochelle and her projects: Website - MooncricketProductions.com Linktree - Linktr.ee/mooncricketproductions Twitter - @ariaava Instagram Rochelle @rochelle_war Mooncricket Productions @mooncricketproductions Facebook - Facebook.com/Rochelle.Aria.McConico Youtube Rochelle Youtube.com/RochelleMcConico Mooncricket Productions Youtube.com/MooncricketProductions Lysistrata Comedy Festival - Austin, TX at Coldtowne Theater on March 30 - April 2. Festival for women to celebrate our comic genius in all visual formats - short films, plays, improv, sketch, standup, etc. Rochelle can be seen and heard: 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival - March 30 - April 2 2023 Moontower Comedy Festival April 12 - 23 Writing her recurring column on our very own website! Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Instagram - @samnoorani_ Facebook - facebook.com/urmomsmom Youtube - youtube.com/@samnoorani Sam can be seen and heard: 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival - March 30 - April 2 at Coldtowne Theater All Regerts Podcast with Omar Gonzalez Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 Battle Champion Recorded February 2023 Follow Holly Website - www.hollymjohnston.com Linktree - linktr.ee/HollyJohnston Instagram - @holly.johnston_ Facebook - facebook.com/holly.johnston Youtube - youtube.com/Holly.Johnston Holly can be seen, heard, and read: 2023 SXSW Roast Battle - schedule.sxsw.com/2023/comedy Contributing writer for Comedy Wham Presents Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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_huss_ain Instagram @zain.huss.ain @nadeems_store Facebook - Facebook.com/zain.hussain.503 Youtube - Youtube.com/Zain.Hussain Zain can be seen and heard: The Buddy System - 1st Friday of every month at The Velveeta Room Unofficial SXSW Music & Comedy Event at Pho Craft, - March 14 What a Character - Monthly show at Fallout Theater (next one is March 15) Nadeem's Store - a satirical Instagram page dedicated to his uncle's store Glass Half Silly - improv recital at Lamar Senior Activity Center in Mid/Early April Business Hours - weekly Saturday show at Rio's Convenience Store (currently on hiatus)   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

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 protective matriarch to fellow Austin comics as an extension of his personality as a man deeply influenced by family Recorded January 2023 Follow Roderick Linktree - linktr.ee/roderickmcdaniel Instagram - @coachsilky Facebook - Facebook.com/roderickmcdanielcomedy TikTok - @tdfakes Youtube - Youtube.com/@liverightstilldie Roderick can be seen and heard: Performing all over the country Launching the podcast Welcome to the Trash Heap Comedy Albums Live in the 806 (2010) Mind Ya Business (2021) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #270 Evan Rabalais talks with Valerie Lopez about Critical Hit, his monthly choose your own adventure show The many changes in his life since his first time on the podcast HIs ambitious and record-breaking 96 Hour Comedy Fest at Fallout Theater from May 24-28 Recorded January 2023 Follow Evan Linktree - linktr.ee/evanrabuhlay Twitter - @evanrabuhlay Instagram - @evanrabuhlay TikTok - @evanrabuhlay Youtube - youtube.com/@evanrabuhlay Evan can be seen and heard: Critical Hit - First Wednesday of every month at the Fallout Theater 96 Hour Comedy Fest - May at the Fallout Theater Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at  ComedyWham.com Episode #269 Bak talks with Valerie Lopez about How French comedy differs from American comedy His Record Play show which merges music, a live DJ, comedy, and prizes His love of comedy specials The Austin comedy scene Recorded December 2022 Follow Bak Website - thefeedbak.com Linktree - linktr.ee/thefeedbak Twitter - @thefeedbak Instagram - @thefeedbak Facebook - facebook.com/thefeedbak Youtube - youtube.com/thefeedbak Bak can be seen and heard: Record Play - "music trivia and comedy show with a stank on it". Win prizes, enjoy comedy, music, and more! Next show: R&B Edition - 2/16/2023 at Soho House Austin, 7pm - RSVP at recordplay.live/rsvp The Feedbak Podcast - weekly episodes Barrel O'Fun - 3/11/2023, 9pm Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #268 Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady of Sure Thing talks with Valerie Lopez about Everyone's 2022 accomplishments, including Duncan going viral on TikTok for his "Yesterday in a Minute" videos and Brendan turning 40 and zen (and definitely not on TikTok) Feeling like things are back to normal for their weekly Friday night Sure Thing showcase at Fallout Theater after the Covid disruption Their big announcement for 2023 that Mac Blake will be recording for his 2nd album on February 24th at Fallout Theater. (pssst - listen to his debut album Bird Drugs then grab a ticket for February 24th)   Recorded January 2023 on location at the new Fallout Theater Podcast Studio with audio engineer Garrett Buss Follow Brendan Twitter - @YourPalBKO Instagram - @yourpalbko Follow Duncan Twitter - @aduncancarson Instagram - @aduncancarson Facebook - facebook.com/duncancarson TikTok - @yesterdayinaminute Follow Sure Thing Website - SureThingRecords.com Twitter - @SURETHINGATX Instagram - @surethingatx Facebook - facebook.com/SureThingATX See Brendan, Duncan, and Sure Thing Every Friday Night at Fallout Theater!   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at Comedywham.com Episode #267 Sonny Castillo talks with Valerie Lopez about The incredible story of getting cast in Idiocracy The reason he won't laugh at his jokes (or headline his own show) Why he keeps an action figure in his pocket at all times Recorded December 2022 Sonny can be seen and heard: Join the Girth Gang every Sunday night at 10:30pm CST on youtube.com/@TheSonnyChannel You will not see Sonny hosting a show around town Appearing as the prosecutor in Idiocracy Follow Sonny and The Sonny Channel Twitter - @sonnyfromda02 and @thesonnychannel Instagram - @sonnyfromda02 and @thesonnychannel Facebook - Facebook.com/sonnyfromda02 and Facebook.com/TheSonnyChannel TikTok - @sonnyfromda02 and @sonnyplayswithtoys Youtube - youtube.com/sonnyfromda02 and youtube.com/@TheSonnyChannel   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read Rochelle Takes on Comedy - Let's Talk About It  Episode #1 TW: The column and this episode discusses predatory behavior, abuse, sexualizing, sexism, and misogyny.   This debut episode of Rochelle Takes on Comedy addresses: Her unexplained (to be explained) absence from Rochelle Takes on Comedy Her Show Review where she breaks the rule of "if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything" Pointers for show producers Recorded December 2022 Follow Rochelle and her projects: Website - MooncricketProductions.com Linktree - Linktr.ee/mooncricketproductions Twitter - @ariaava Instagram Rochelle @rochelle_war Mooncricket Productions @mooncricketproductions Facebook - Facebook.com/Rochelle.Aria.McConico Youtube Rochelle Youtube.com/RochelleMcConico Mooncricket Productions Youtube.com/MooncricketProductions Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #266 Garrett Buss talks with Valerie Lopez about His rebranding from "Bad Boy of San Marcos Comedy" to "Mr Tuesdays" His love of experimental comedy on stage and on radio The launch of Fallout Theater's podcast studio Recorded November 2022 Follow Garrett Website - garrettbuss.com Twitter - @GmightbeD Instagram - @mynamesgarrettbuss Facebook - Facebook.com/GarrettBuss TikTok - @garrett.might.be.dead Youtube - youtube.com/@garrettbuss Garrett can be seen and heard: Lance Vibratto: Astronaut Attorney - a live comedy radio show available wherever you listen to podcasts He's Mr. Tuesday - every Tuesday at 9:30pm, Garrett hosts a comedy show at Fallout Theater Exploraphoria - An experimental variety show on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Bucket List - Performers experiment with a bucket filled with audience suggestions on 2nd Tuesdays Laugh Track - A cardio comedy competition where audiences get to watch comics tell their jokes while running on a treadmill on 4th Tuesdays Inquiries for the Fallout Theater podcast studio should be sent to [email protected] Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #265 Cat Swantner talks with Valerie Lopez about: Quitting a conventional (and straight and narrow) way of life to pursue what makes her truly happy The value of being kind and polite Her 2023 resolution to be more silly Podcasting with her best friend Recorded December 2022 Follow Cat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sata...@satans_feetpics TikTok - @catswantner Do512 - do512.com/artists/cat-swantner Cat can be seen and heard: Performing all around Austin Grimby Half Hour Power Hour Podcast - youtube.com/GHHPH Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #264 Sophie Buddle returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about What she's learned from touring the US since we last talked at the 2022 Moontower JFL in April Taking December off from touring, but making an exception to perform New Year's Eve weekend at the Cap City Comedy Club Red Room Exciting projects ahead for 2023 Recorded December 2022 Follow Sophie Website - SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter - @sophiebuddle Instagram - @sophbuds Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle Sophie can be seen and heard: Cap City Comedy Club Red Room - December 30-31, 2022 Debut Album (2020 Juno Comedy Album of the Year): Lil Bit of Buddle Podcast - Obsessed with Sophie Buddle Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #263 Chris Tan talks with Valerie Lopez about Making the move from Austin to New York City (for work) and back to Austin (for comedy) Getting into festivals, including the 2022 Altercation Comedy Festival How his Laughing Stock Comedy Showcase has taught him the dos and don'ts of producing comedy shows Recorded November 2022 Follow Chris Linktree - linktr.ee/laughingstock Instagram - @devoutlychristan Facebook - Facebook.com/devoutlychristan Youtube - Youtube.com/ChristopherTan988 Chris can be seen and heard: Laughing Stock - Host, Alamo Drafthouse Mueller December 23rd - 2 shows at 7pm and at 9pm December 30th - 7:30pm Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #262 Josh Cabaza talks with Valerie Lopez about Putting family first Starting fresh after the pandemic The growth of Comedy Frequency - his podcast and production company Reaching the 2022 FPIA Semifinals The amazing story behind the title and cover of his upcoming album, Toys For Sale Recorded November 2022 Follow Josh Twitter - @JoshuaCabaza Instagram - @joshcabaza Follow Comedy Frequency Website - comedyfrequency.com Facebook - Facebook.com/Comedy Frequency Youtube - youtube.com/ComedyFrequency Follow Battle of the Sketches Website - battleofthesketches.com Twitter - @SketchFestival Instagram - @battleofthesketches Submissions - Filmfreeway.com/BattleofTheSketches Josh can be seen and heard: Willful Ignorance with George Anthony (Merch) Freq Show - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm at The Creek and the Cave Battle of the Sketches - April 8, 2023, Vulcan Gas Company (submissions open now) Toys For Sale - comedy album comes out July 31, 2023 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #261 Katie Felton talks with Valerie Lopez about Having a multi-verse brain, but being happy in the now Our favorite topic: the change in the Austin comedy scene over the last few years The origin and inspiration for her hit showcase, Lip Shtick Battle Recorded November 2022     Follow Katie Instagram - @k8efelts TikTok - @k8efelts Follow Lip Shtick Battle Instagram - @lipshtickbattle Katie can be seen and heard: Lip Shtick Battle - 2nd and 4th Fridays, 8pm at Last Stand Brewery SoCo Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #260 Jason Rodriguez talks with Valerie Lopez about The highly underrated accomplishment of reaching semifinals in the 2022 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin contest and the finals of the inaugural Austin Comedy Competition (hint: it's his broad appeal). How comedy is the first thing that he's wanted to continue pursuing despite trying and failing at (in the past, see bullet #1). How an introvert can survive and even succeed as a comic in a very social business. Recorded November 2022 Follow Jason Website - jasonsmaytion.com Twitter - @jason_smaytion Instagram - @jason_smaytion Facebook - facebook.com/jason.smaytion TikTok - @jason_smaytion Youtube - youtube.com/Jason Smaytion Jason can be seen and heard: Performing around Austin The William Montgomery Show Ep 21 - youtube Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #259 Dave Buckman returns to talk to Valerie Lopez about The brutal years of the 2020-2021 pandemic as co-owner and Executive Producer of Coldtowne Theater All the buzz surrounding the celebration of the 16th anniversary of Coldtowne, including the return to a new (temporary) live performance space! The current fundraising campaign which will help Coldtowne build a new permanent space in 2024 Recorded November 2022 Follow Dave Website - www.rachelanddave.com Twitter - @davebuckman Instagram - @davebuckman Facebook - facebook.com/davebuckman Follow Coldtowne Theater Website - www.coldtownetheater.com Linktree - linktr.ee/coldtowne Twitter - @ColdTowne Instagram - @coldtownetheater Facebook - facebook.com/ColdTowne TikTok - @coldtowne Do512 - do512.com/coldtowne-theater Youtube - youtube.com/ColdTowneTV Twitch - twitch.tv/coldtownetv Merch - coldtowne-16th-anniversary-trust-tee Donate - coldtownetheater.com/support Follow ATX Sketch Fest Website - www.atxsketchfest.com Twitter - @ATXSketchFest Instagram - @atxsketchfest Facebook - facebook.com/ATXSketchFest Dave can be seen and heard: Shows - eventbrite.com/coldtowne-theater Classes - coldtowne-theater.coursestorm.com/comedy-classes Corp. Workshops - coldtownetheater.com/corporate Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #258 Ben Bosunga talks to Valerie Lopez about his incredible gift for not having a boss. Ever. Adopting a sports mentality when it comes to his commitment to comedy (think "the process") His travel adventures and how getting outside of his scene has lead to his ability to reset and grow as a comic Recorded October 2022 Follow Ben Linktr.ee - linktr.ee/benbosunga Twitter - @benbosunga Instagram - @benbosunga Facebook - Facebook.com/benjamin.bosunga Youtube - LonelyMans Podcast - Youtube.com/c/LonelyMansPodcast Ben can be seen and heard: Shows around town, the country, and the world! LonelyMans Podcast - streaming on all platforms Bonus content and episodes on patreon.com/lonelymans Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #257 John Hoeft talks with Valerie Lopez overcoming the effects of bullying by using the stage as therapy The perks (and pitfalls) of having an incredibly supportive family His experience with the 2022 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin and what it felt like to be a finalist Adopting a mindset of getting better, being grateful, and staying busy Recorded October 2022 Follow John Twitter - @JohnHoeftComedy Instagram - @johnhoeft TikTok - @johnhoeft Youtube - Youtube.com/JohnHoeftComedy John can be seen and heard: Performing around Austin Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #256 - Comedy with (Holly) Hart Holly Hart sits down with Valerie Lopez for her very first podcast ever to talk about comedy before, during, and after the pandemic, how her growth as a person has paralleled her growth as a comic, gaining recognition through advancing to semifinals in Cap City Comedy Club's FPIA contest and landing 2022 Moontower Comedy Festival, and shares her thoughts on the melting pot of the Austin comedy scene.   PS - you can catch he magical appearances on our Isolation Comedy online shows on our Comedy Wham Twitch channel - check out episodes dated 3/27/2020, 6/12/2020, and 7/10/2020. Recorded October 2022 Follow Holly Twitter - @hollyhartatx Instagram - @hollyhartatx Tiktok- @hollyhartatx Holly can be seen and heard: Shows all over Austin Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #255 Alyssa Spatola talks Valerie Lopez to talk about creating spaces for underrepresented and marginalized communities in comedy through Open Michelle and Texass Queer Comedy Show, finding more joy in helping comics rise up than in being on stage herself, and encourages anyone that wants to be a standup to go for it.   We're also very excited that Alyssa has joined our team of podcast article writers! Recorded October 2022 Follow Alyssa Website - alyssaspatola.com Linktree - linktr.ee/AlyssaSpatola Twitter - @AlyssaSpatola Instagram - @alyssaspatola Do512 - Do512.com/alyssa-spatola Youtube - Youtube.com/AlyssaSpatola Alyssa can be seen and heard: Texass: Queer Comedy Show - October 25, 2022 9pm at The Creek and the Cave. Tickets Interviewed and produced video of a NYC comedian who uses stand up to cope with trauma : Huffpost - This Comedian Wants Abuse Survivors To Know They’re Not Alone Podcast interview with local Austin Feedback Podcast: Ep 203 - You Should Exist More with Alyssa Spatola Article written and video produced about queer middle-aged burleque dancer - HuffPost - Why This Queer, Middle-Aged Burlesque Dancer Wants You To 'Be Shameless' Too Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #254   Vanessa Gonzalez joins us for her 3rd conversation with Valerie Lopez by Zoom to talk about fighting feelings of failure after moving to Los Angeles and returning to Austin during the pandemic only to be rewarded with a 2022 Best of Stand-up Comic award from the Austin Chronicle and Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2022. She also shares the story of how she landed the opening comic spot on the Chelsea Handler: Vaccinated and Horny Tour. And we get to hear about the new things she's setting her sights on (they involve being on our screens even more). This rising star of comedy is still grounded and loves her parents, her boyfriend, and her friends, and this episode reveals the more confident version of Vanessa that we've loved all along.   Recorded September 2022 Follow Vanessa Website - VanessaComedy.com Twitter - @vanessagcomedy Instagram - vanessagcomedy Vanessa can be seen and heard: I'm Not Busy Podcast - Co-hosted with Michael Foulk  Opening on Chelsea Handler's Vaccinated and Horny tour October - December 2022 - Dates/tickets The Comedy Store, LA - Headlining October 12, 2022 - Tickets Altercation Festival 2022 - Headlining October 19, 2022 - Tickets/Passes  Debut Album - My Birthday's Tomorrow (Available on all platforms) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com JT Habersaat returns for his 4th episode with Valerie Lopez to talk about literally how his latest album, Swampbeast (800 Pound Gorilla Records) was made down to the vinyl color, shares the pros and cons of changing record labels, the continued adventures of touring with Eddie Pepitone, teases a new book project, and of course, promotes the 2022 Altercation Festival coming to Kickbutt Coffee on October 19-22 with headliners Jackie Kashian, James Adomian, Eddie Pepitone, David Gborie, and local favorite Vanessa Gonzalez among many other great acts.   Grab your passes to the festival fast ataltercationcomedyfest.com !!!   Recorded September 2022   Altercation Festival 2022 ticket, badge, performer info is available at altercationcomedyfestival.com Follow JT Website - jtcomedy.com Twitter - @jtstandup Instagram - @jtcustomtoys Facebook - Facebook.com/jt.habersaat Do 512 - Do512.com/artists/jt-habersaat Youtube - Youtube.com/channel/JtHabersaat Jt can be seen, heard, and read: Touring around the country - check his website for dates near you Podcast - The Road Podcast with JT His previous episodes with us JT Habersaat: Positively Punk (2018) JT Habersaat (Vol. 2): Kill That Pizza (2019) Jt Habersaat: Toying With Comedy (2021) Comedy Albums - Swampbeast (800 Pound Gorilla Records) Hostile Corporate Takeover and Misanthrope (Stand Up! Records) Festivals - Founder/Coordinator of Altercation Fest Book - Killing it Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.