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Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonWrapping Up Season 3Kari and James reflect on the season and share listeners' submissions for favorite moments from the season and podcast so far. They also discuss plans for Season 4!
We really love making this and need listener support to make it feasible in our busy lives. If you would like to donate to the podcast at any time, Venmo Kari @Karina-Assad. Donations go a long way to keeping this viable for James to record and edit.
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Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.2024-05-0156 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonIlene Yang and the Straight from SaltburnKari and James try to solve the case of Ilene Yang (@yangilenea) being ghosted by a posh boy in a band. We are joined in our sleuthing by Nthenya (@im_nthenya).
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Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.2024-03-2756 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonJames Ghosted Alcohol at Age 16This week Kari helps James solve the case of why he's been so fixated on being sober for the past 19 years. James talks about finding the subculture of Straight Edge hardcore punk and how he also ghosted his dad.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective .
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.2024-02-2858 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonEric Owusu and the Polite Polyamorous DateEric Owusu (@eric.kay.owusu) tells Kari and James the story of a date that seemed to go well but didn’t pan out. We also learn a lot about polyamory and some of the distinctions therein.
You can view his standup special here.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective .
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
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Check out Cleopodtra to hear these "two Middle Eastern comedy queens on an expedition to dig up the funny from the First Generation experience." 2024-01-2446 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonSeason 2 Q and A Episode!Kari and James catch up while answering some listener questions.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows.
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.2023-05-241h 00
Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonWe Were Smoking Homies with Diana HongWe took on the case of the disappearing smoke break buddy for Diana Hong (@dhongcomedy). We talked about fringe religious groups, snitches, and why our show f*cks up our guests.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows.
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
2023-03-0847 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonF*ck You, Maricella with Chris EstradaWe talked with Chris Estrada (This Fool) about spirited connections he made growing up in LA, being a bummer on dates, and projecting ourselves onto other people's business.
Chris is the co-creator and star ofThis Fool on Hulu. You can follow him on IG @chrisestradacomic.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows.
Ghost Detective is hosted by @assadkarirocks and edited and produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
This episode was recorded by Marc Solomon at Slo Mo King Studio.2023-03-0157 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonDaddy King Triton with McKenzie GoodwinWe talked to McKenzie Goodwin (@mckgoodwin) about her near-constant ghosting by an unlikely suspect. We really got to the bottom of this one because it's just sorta silly and maybe a big misunderstanding. We talk a lot about cell phone features, fart humor, and Arizona history.
McKenzie is co-host of @twodykesandamic and a hilarious comedian! You can see McKenzie and Rachel take their podcast on the road all over the U.S. March-June and find tickets here.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows.
Ghost De...2023-02-2254 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonShe Cut Out 1000 Photos of my Face w/ Rachel ScanlonWe're back! We jump right into Season 2 with Rachel Scanlon! (@rachelsafety) She regales us with the tale of her ghost, Santa Maria. Rachel runs us through the hot and heavy haunting that includes a non-tit tit pic, 1000 photos of Rachel's own face, and the healthy dose of self-reflection you've come to expect from Ghost Detective.
Rachel is one half of the hilarious podcast, @twodykesandamic and hosts her own show, I Love You Rachel Scanlon.
Follow this show on Instagram @kariassadghostdetective for some video reels and updates about live shows.
Ghost Detective is hosted by...2023-02-1555 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonSeason 1 Finale and Listener Q&AWe did it! Listen to Kari and James reflect on Season 1 and answer listener questions. We have some guests already booked for Season 2 and we'll start banking those to get back up and running ASAP.
Save the date! October 17th we'll be bringing Ghost Detective to you LIVE at the Glendale Room. We're gonna have comics do standup and then ask the audience about their ghosting stories. We really wanna see you! Come out for it! Watch this show's IG and our socials for more info.
Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective.
You ca...2022-09-1451 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonThe Hufflepuff of the Ravenclaw of Northridge with Holly BrownKari and James help solve the case for Holly Brown (@hollybrowncomedy) who was ghosted by a longtime close friend. Check out Holly's show, Salty AF at the Hollywood Improv every month. The next show is Friday the week this comes out with Langston Kerman and Laurie Kilmartin! Tickets at the Hollywood Improv website.
Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad.
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.2022-09-071h 05Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonYou Call it a Lake House in the U.S. with Andrew JohnstonThis week Kari and James cross international borders with Andrew Johnston (@mandrewbrawnston, Roast Battle Canada) to solve a Toronto ghosting. There's also a hefty amount of Mrs. Doubtfire and League of Their Own talk.
You should buy Andrew's album A Special Place in Hell
Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad.
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.2022-08-311h 04Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonChurch Comedy Condo with Lexie GraceLexie Grace (@smilelexie) came with a very unique ghosting story from her days being very active in the youth group at her church. Kari and James try to find out why the hip young youth pastor would ghost someone as sweet and positive as Lexie.
Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad.
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer.
You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.2022-08-241h 05Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonIndustry Plant with Teresa LeeWhen Kari and James take a case they often have to do a lot of investigating on their own. Teresa Lee (You Can Tell Me Anything) came with emails, an oral history of living in New York City, a pending Instagram comment, and so much more. Teresa has accrued a lot of wisdom about relationships, therapy, and difficult conversations on her podcast, You Can Tell Me Anything.
Follow her on Twitter @leresatee or Instagram @teresaleebot.
Follow this podcast on IG @kariassadshostdetective.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad.
Ka...2022-08-171h 09Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonSave the Bad Boy, Save the World with Kimberly ClarkKari and James investigate the ghosting of Kimberly Clark (Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready; The Late Late Show with James Corden) by an ex-NBA player. Kimberly talks about run-ins with the ghoster at multiple Trader Joe's locations, loving the LA Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel, and why bad boys need to leave the Molly Ringwald types alone.
You can follow Kimberly on Twitter (@ClarkKimberlyL) and Instagram (@kimberlyclarkcomedy). Check out her episode of Netflix's They Ready in Season 2 and her James Corden set.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assa...2022-08-1047 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonThe Candymen of Comedy with Joe KayeThis week James and Kari talk with the archduke of NoHo, Joe Kaye (@joecharleskay) about being ghosted by a friend in comedy. Joe and Kari talk about navigating open mics and Twitter beef and a healthy amount about the Toy Story franchise.
Joe is a hilarious comedian and hosts a spectacular monthly comedy show, Avatar 2 at the Good Nite in North Hollywood. Avatar 2 happens every third Saturday of the month. Follow the Good Nite (@thegoodnite) to be reminded.
You can find Joe on Twitter and Instagram @joecharleskaye
You can find Kari on IG at...2022-08-0353 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonYou Know When Hemingway Lived in Cuba? with Bri PruettWe had so much fun with standup comedian Bri Pruett (Just For Laughs, TED, Comedy Central) as she laid out a fascinating investigation that drew on her experience living in Portland, Oregon and writing a sex and relationship column. This one had quite a twist. We learned a lot about being upfront and consensual about what you want, and a little about rain catchment systems.
You can find Bri @bripruett on Instagram and Twitter.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produ...2022-07-2754 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonI Should've Kept the Credit Card with Isa MedinaThis week Isa Medina (@isaamedinaa_) brought us all the evidence to figure out why her work wife ghosted her and abandoned her credit card. Isa is one half of the very insightful Sounds Like a Cult podcast and can be found doing comedy around Los Angeles at places like the Hollywood Improv and Comedy Store. If you find yourself near Scotland, Isa will be part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival next month!
Isa's Twitter and Instagram.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edit...2022-07-201h 03Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonKari's Mom! + Listener Q&AWe dropped this one early to tell you about a show Kari is cohosting on Friday, July 15th at Crow Comedy: We Are Having An Abortion (Rights Fundraiser) The show will be supporting Access Reproductive Care - Southeast.
We also had a very special drop-in guest, Kari’s mom! Mama Assad talks to us for a bit on Zoom about the Roe v. Wade reversal and being a person of faith who has ghosted an anti-choice position. Then we spend a good amount of time answering listener questions. It’s a packed episode!
You can find...2022-07-121h 06Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonLong Game for the Airport with Monique MoreauThis week we investigate a potential long con airport drop-off operation with Monique Moreau (Largo, Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne Comedy Festival). Her investigation covers manic pixie dream girls, the 2008 recession, Eagle Rock, and date scheduling etiquette. You can follow Monique on Instagram @moniquemoreaucomedy You can see her monthly live show, Cute Vibes at the Yard Theater in Los Angeles.
Also, Kari is hosting an abortion rights benefit show 7/15 at Crow Comedy: We Are Having An Abortion (7/15) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-having-an-abortion-rights-fundraiser-tickets-378783681187
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari As...2022-07-0656 min
Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonGhosted by a Zombie with Valerie TosiKari chats with Valerie Tosi (Conan, Stan Against Evil) about the frustration of being ghosted by potential jobs in the entertainment industry.
Valerie's album Beach Trash is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp. You can follow her on IG @valeri_tosi and Twitter @valerie_tosi. You can also see her hosting the Mermaid Comedy Hour every second Monday of the month at the Hollywood Improv.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer
You ca...2022-06-2958 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonIs Luis Dead or Alive? with Kaitlyn JeffersKari and James investigate the partial disappearance of an ex of Kaitlyn Jeffers (@jeffernaut, @_kaitlynjeffers) from her days in the New York punk scene.
You can see Kaitlyn on the new season of Peacock's Rutherford Falls and read her writing for the Hard Times.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer
You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.2022-06-2258 min
BLOOM RECORDS PODCASTBRP 293 - JAMES BEETHAMBRP 293 - JAMES BEETHAM
TRACKLIST
01. GMJ - Alternation (Kasey Taylor Remix) [Vapour Recordings]
02. Hillmer - Lily (Juliane Wolf Remix) [Wizarding Wolf Recordings]
03. Alan Cerra - Henkere (Aman Anand 'Deep Space' Remix) [Juicebox Music]
04. Marway - Lemu (Original Mix) [Univack]
05. Jamie Stevens - Circles (Original Mix) [meanwhile]
06. Rodskeez, Mars Monero - Senescence (Original Mix) [Juicebox Music]
07. Ewan Rill - Unseal (Original Mix) [PHW Elements]
08. Huminal - The Present (James Monro Remix) [Soundteller Records]
09. Martín Dubiansky - Integrity (Original Mix) [Desert Hearts Black]
10. Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy (Framewerk Rewerk Part 1 & 2)[UNRELEASED]
11. Dusky - Lost In You ft. Janai (Herbert's Lost D...2022-06-191h 56Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonHe Said He'd Keep Me Safe with Andrea GuzzettaCW: Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Religious Abuse, Trauma. In this special episode of Ghost Detective, Andrea Guzzetta (@andreaguzzetta) tells her story of ghosting the anti-choice religious beliefs she learned growing up.
Andrea makes beautiful art you can see on her IG or at her website.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer
You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.2022-06-151h 02Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonPoetry Hating Chuckle F*cker with Christine MedranoKari and James help Christine Medrano (@chrissymeds, Bob's Burgers, We've Got Company with Marc Rebillet) figure out whether it was the wine, the shirt, or the poem that led to ghosting by a possible chuckle f*cker.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer
You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.2022-06-0853 minKari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonJohnny Bravo Asked About You with Madison ShepardKari and James investigate the ghosting of Madison Shepard (Single Drunk Female, HBO's Barry) by a rockabilly boy we're calling "Johnny Bravo"
You can find Madison on Instagram @madison_shepard
Madison Shepard is a writer, comedian and actor. She has opened for Maria Bamford and Dulcé Sloan, and her standup was featured on WhoHaha, Funny or Die, and Buzzfeed. She can be seen in Comedy Central’s The New Negroes, HBO’s Barry, and she plays Gail on Freeform’s new series Single Drunk Female.
Kari can be found on Instagram @assadkarirocks or Twitter...2022-06-011h 01
Kari Assad Ghost Detective with Julia Stone and Marc SolomonPilot: Before the Spider Bit Me with Kari AssadIn the pilot episode of Kari Assad Ghost Detective, cohost James Hillmer investigate's Kari's origin story when she was ghosted by a man we're calling Julio.
You can find Kari on IG at @assadkarirocks and Twitter @kariassad
Kari Assad Ghost Detective is Recorded, Edited and Produced by James Hillmer @jdhillmer
You can support Kari and James making the show at their Patreon.
2022-05-2455 min
HornBloodFireEpisode 7: The Wailing with James David Hillmer (@jdhillmer)On today’s episode I’m joined by James Hillmer, a researcher and PHD student in Korean history and host of the stand up comedy based podcast Don’t Sit in the Front.
James and I have common ground, having both lived in South Korea and even ran in the same social circles there, so I knew I had to use his expertise and tackle a Korean horror - we chose Na Hong-jin’s 2015 bleak and bloody The Wailing. Join James and I as we discuss shamanism, Squid Game and so much more.
Check out James’ I...2022-01-211h 02
Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 70 - 2021 Yearend Wrap Up w/ Kari AssadKari Assad (Twt: @kariassad; IG: @assadkarirocks) came back to help me wrap up the year and talk about some of our favorite moments from the year standup returned from quarantine. We talk a LOT about Pen15's final season just cause I like it a lot. We talk about new live booked shows we liked, specials/albums that stood out, and finish it all up with new year's resolutions for our experience of standup in 2022. Happy New Year! 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-12-311h 18Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 69 - A Very Thicc WI ChristmasI racked my brain thinking of a Christmas-related standup special or album to talk about and the closest thing I could come up with is David Sedaris's reading of "Santaland Diaries," a humorous essay about his time working as a mall Santa's elf (link below). I talked to my friend Michael back in WI about it and a little about fun standup things just on the horizon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5XLjG_S6eE 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-12-1734 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 68 - British Comedy, Fringe Festival, and Ahir Shah's "Dots" w/ Victoria CaudleI talked to my friend Victoria (@nureonjongi) who is an encyclopedia of current British standup. We talked about Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Korean standup comedy and its potential, and a bit about Ahir Shah's "Dots" (HBO Max). Here is a list Victoria provided of comedians she saw at the 2018 Fringe Festival, many of whom are now putting out specials and the like: Kiri Pritchard-McLean — twitter: @kiripritchardmc | Instagram: @kiri_pritchard_mclean | podcast + twitter: All Killa No Filla @killnofillpodSuzi Ruffell — twitter: @suziruffell | Instagram: @suziruffellcomedySindhu Vee — twitter: @sindhuvfunny | Instagram: @sindhuveeMawaan Rizwan —...2021-12-1048 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 67 - Katie NovotnyA couple weeks ago I ran into Katie Novotny (IG: @kathnovotny) at a comedy show and we chatted about being from the midwest and why we like LA. We talked about comedy and then I invited her on the show and here we are! She's great! We talked about standup vs. sketch and improv, Chicago and NY vs. LA, all kinds of comedy nerd stuff. It was fun! Check out her set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mydFbq4LeGw&t=2s 2021-12-031h 04Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 66 - Jen Saunderson Returns!Jen Saunderson (@jensaunderson) returned to give updates on her crazy year and also what getting back out there and doing shows has been like. It was great to catch up! You can hear Jen on the wonderfully funny and informative horror movie podcast, Everything is Scary! Love you all, stay safe. 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging2021-11-2745 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 65 - Monique MoreauI talked to Monique Moreau (Twt: @bigbadbutt, IG: @moniqueandjiminy) about standup, taking a break and coming back to it, neuro diversity, getting out of rural hometowns and how standup is and isn't like being a concert pianist. Monique has a show coming up at the small room at Largo that we should watch out for and also a show coming up at the Glendale Room on Dec 9th at 8pm. 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging 2021-11-1956 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 64 - "The Last Temptation of Krust" (Simpsons S09E15)I had my good friend Ed back on the pod to talk about more representations of standup with a 1998 episode of the Simpsons, "The Last Temptation of Krust." Krusty the Clown performs discovers that his offensive material is out of date and becomes a Carlin-esque rant comic but ultimately sells out. It's a nice time capsule of 1998 with some connections to be made about the current kerfuffle with cancel culture. 2021-11-051h 15Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 63 - Halloween SpecialHappy Halloween! Pow and I watched an episode of Ghost Adventures about the Comedy Store and talked about our own ghost near-sightings. 2021-10-301h 09Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 62 - Joe RainesI talked to Joe Raines (@joemfraines) about his old outdoor show, Yellahammered, I asked him the questions I ask every comic, and we both watched Eddie Izzard's "Dress to Kill" (1999). Joe had some new insights to updating the club vs. alt distinction and good stories from doing the road some years back. Thanks to everyone who listens and look out for a very special Don't Sit in the Front Halloween episode next week! 2021-10-231h 27Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 61 - This Is My Life (1992) w/ Kari AssadI convinced Kari Assad (IG: @assadkarirocks, Twt: @kariassad) to watch this little-known movie about standup, This Is My Life (1992). The movie is directed by Nora Ephron and stars Julie Kavner as standup comic Dottie Ingels. It's a weird little time capsule of 90s notions of what a standup career is like for working moms. We didn't hate it! Kari also talks about her standup show, This is Different. I love this show because it has amazing lineups, outdoor setup and cheap tickets. The last one of the year is Nov. 7 with Dana Gould, Sheng Wang, Teresa Lee, a...2021-10-151h 17Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 60 - Listener Q and APow moved back to LA so they came over and helped me work through listeners' questions. We take two steps forward and three steps back in figuring out the alt vs. club distinction, make some predictions for comics that will be big in the coming year, and dig a bit more into my origins of liking standup. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions! Follow @dontsitinthefront on Instagram to submit questions and reach out to me. 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-10-081h 13Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 59 - Sleepwalk With Me (2012)I talked about Mike Birbiglia's semi-autobiographical movie Sleepwalk With Me (2012) with return guests, Dan Frey and Casey Gates Frey! Dan Frey is a novelist and screenwriter. You can check out his book, The Future is Yours anywhere books are sold. You can find dan @wordsbyDanFreyhttps://bookshop.org/books/the-future-is-yours/9780593158210 Casey Gates Frey is a screenwriter and director of the short film, "Crystal." You can find her @caseygates on Twitter and @theladybrain on Instagram.https://vimeo.com/3891121842021-10-011h 08Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 58 - Mike Mulloy of Faded ComedyI talked to Mike Mulloy (IG: @fakemikemulloy; Tw: @niceonlineboy) who runs my favorite comedy show in LA, Faded (@fadedcomedyla). We talked about his storied career on social media platforms, smart-assery, and a whole lot about the recent history of Faded. fadedcomedyla.com for tickets. fadedcomedydenver.com for CO friends. 2021-09-2450 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 57 - Anna ValenzuelaI had a delightful conversation with Anna Valenzuela (@annavisfun) about being honest with bummer topics, straight edge vs. sobriety, standup and antiquated terminology, and a whole lot else even before getting into the questions I ask every comic. You can check out Anna's podcast 12 Questions (@12Qpod) for more discussion about recovery and applying the recovery perspective to just about anything. Hope everyone's doing well! 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging 2021-09-171h 27Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 56 - Christine MedranoI had a really fun chat with Christine Medrano (IG: @chrissymeds) looking back at the horrors of zoom, the bright spots of comedy outside, growing up in America and Canada's respective Midwests, and the questions I ask every comic with some new ones sprinkled in. Hope everyone's doing well. Check out Christine on social media, stay safe, take care of each other. Please rate and subscribe, share the podcast with friends who like comedy. Send me a message if you like the show: @dontsitinthefront on IG. 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging 2021-09-1057 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 55 - Reactions to Tig Notaro's "Drawn"I hopped on Zoom with my good friend Michael Egly for another Labor Day Weekend installment of Thicc WI Accent (that's what I'm calling the episodes when I talk about a new special, show, what-have-you in the standup world with a non-comic friend). We talked about Tig Notaro's "Drawn" (HBO), a collection of her bits set to animation. Hope everyone's doing well!1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging 2021-09-0343 min
Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 54 - Nathan LundI nerded out about comedy at Nathan Lund (@nathanlundcomedy on IG, @nathanlund on Twitter). Nathan is a Colorado-based comic and cohost of the Chubby Behemoth podcast with Sam Tallent. I told him ahead of time I want an oral history of the Denver comedy scene and he delivered! Check out his recent set from the Jokechella festival in Fort Collins, CO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUNDehzUvq0 ...............1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-08-271h 25Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 53 - Thicc WI Accent vol. 4 w/ PowPow and I talked about the end of Hacks Season 1, the state of the pod, and broke down the whole first season of PAUSE with Sam Jay (HBO Max). The live standup shows I shouted out in the intro are This Is Different! (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-different-a-comedy-show-tickets-167501486455?aff=erelexpmlt) and Salty AF (@saltyafshow on IG for tix and info on upcoming shows) 1. Alway punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-08-2054 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 52 - Candy LawrenceI had a blast talking with Candy Lawrence (@comedylawrence) about coming back to standup after a hiatus and why comedy should be at 9am. Her pug, Buster also showed up on the Zoom call and I love him. Go look at Buster on her IG and meet Beverly while you're at it. Candy's opening for Maria Bamford at Comedy on State in Madison, WI in September. Wisconsin listeners get these tickets: https://www.madisoncomedy.com/events/470231. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-08-1358 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 51 - Andrew OrolfoEp 51 - I talked with Andrew Orolfo (@andrew_orolfo) (The Late Late Show with James Corden, Jo Koy’s In His Elements) coming fresh from recording a set for Comedy Central, about his past working with kids, touring colleges and NACA (Crashing fans will know), and the questions I ask every comic.Andrew’s James Corden set: https://www.cbs.com/shows/late-late-show/video/NvYlwp1PiW27YfAPJtUwpge7IZQNImaF/andrew-orolfo-stand-up/Andrew’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andreworolfo Always punch up Keep swinging2021-08-061h 00Don't Sit in the Front!EPISODE 50! w/ Casey Gates FreyI had Casey Gates Frey (Twt: @caseygates, IG: @theladybrain) on to talk about Vir Das's "Ten on Ten." I also had Casey turn the questions I ask every comic back on me. Thanks so much for everyone who's listened so far and new listeners I've gained along the way! Link for the first of four available episodes by Vir Das: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5hS8vzmQXI Vulture article on best 2021 specials so far mentioning Vir Das's Ten on Ten: https://www.vulture.com/article/best-comedy-specials-of-2021.html Casey's short film, Crystal: htt...2021-07-3056 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 49 - Kaitlyn JeffersI talked to Kaitlyn Jeffers (@jeffernaut, IG: @_kaitlynjeffers) about comedy and punk, her work with the Hard Times punk news satire site, and the questions I ask every comic. Kaitlyn hosts and produces a booked show,This Is Different! with friend of the show, Kari Assad. Their next show is coming up if you're in the LA area: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-different-a-comedy-show-tickets-162708831495 Also, check out Kaitlyn's hilarious articles over at Hard Times: https://thehardtimes.net/author/kaitlyn-jeffers/ 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-07-2351 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 48 - Carter Glascock Returns!Carter Glascock (@carter_glascock) returns to give updates about doing sets in person, taping a set in Vegas for Laughs After Dark (Amazon), and to indulge me in talking about King of the Hill S02E16 - "Traffic Jam" aka the origin of Booda Sack. 2021-07-161h 03Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 47 - American: The Bill Hicks Story (2011) w/ Joe FelixJoe Felix (@joefelix92) returned to talk about going back on stage, the open mic atmosphere and more. I asked him about the possibility of his definition of alt vs. club, if socialism and standup comedy are commensurable, and we both watched the 2011 documentary, American: The Bill Hicks Story (on Tubi now for free). 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-07-091h 13Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 46 - Thicc WI Accent vol. 3 w/ MichaelI recorded an episode in Milwaukee, WI with my good friend Michael. We talked about his work with a food pantry, not so ideal conditions to see standup, and Beth Stelling's "Girl Daddy" (HBO Max). 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-07-0242 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 45 - Dina Nina Martinez! I talked to Dina Nina Martinez (@dinaninamartinez) in Madison, WI! She was recently on the cover of Madison magazine and runs Lady Laughs Comedy (@ladylaughscomedy). Lady Laughs has a monthly show #ExtraAFComedy (@extraafcomedy) with both online and in-person events. I talked to Dina about starting comedy in LA and eventually moving to the wonderful comedy scene in Madison, WI where she has monthly shows, festivals and teaches standup comedy classes. I was so pleased to see Dina perform and then interview her while on my trip. Thanks everyone for listening!http://ladylaughscomedy.com/https://www.c...2021-06-251h 15Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 44 - Kane HollowayI talked to standup comic Kane Holloway (IG: @kaneholloway) of Well Actually (@wellactuallypod) and Don't Take Bullshit From Fuckers about comedy in Washington vs. LA, knowing when to leave a city, and a pretty gnarly "worst comedy memory" road story. Check out Kane's Album, "Can't See Straight" https://open.spotify.com/album/5f2CaM8qyR2lwQD799vJKL?si=bfPw7-0iTQyd5uoKKd1AXA&dl_branch=1 2021-06-181h 05Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 43 - Reactions to Bo Burnham's "Inside" w/ PowPow returned for another installment of Thicc WI Accent. We watched Bo Burnham's "Inside" (Netflix). We talked about this musical and darkly comic chronicle of quarantine life while contrasting it with our own lives spent inside. 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging 3. Go outside 2021-06-111h 12Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 42 - Terence Hartnett of Down by the River PodcastEpisode 42 - I talked to comic Terence Hartnett (IG: @hahartnett; Twt: @terencehartnett) about his experience doing Down by the River (@downbytheriverpod) where he lived in a van and drove around interviewing comics displaced by the pandemic. Down by the River is a great podcast to hear what comics are doing in and out of the big standup hubs and the same kind of granular analysis of standup we crave here at DSitF. Check out Terence's podcast, it's great. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-by-the-river-with-terence-hartnett/id1543278214 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging 2021-06-0452 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 41 - Hacks Ep 1 and 2 w/ Kari AssadI watched the first two episodes of Hacks (HBO Max) and talked about it with Kari Assad (IG: @assadkarirocks; Twt: @kariassad). Kari updates us on her experiences doing open mics and going back onstage. 2021-05-281h 20Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 40 - "Now I'm like a Bobby" w/ Diana HongDiana Hong (@wellhongd) returned to give some updates about going back on stage. We talked about being ready to go outside or not, the in-between we're in of regular standup shows, what's going to come back and how, and a general in-between weirdness. I also made her talk about King of the Hill. 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-05-2143 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 39 - "He can't sit in the front 'cause he can't take it" w/ PowEp 39. This was a silly one. I talked to my friend Pow for an experimental (hopefully recurring?) segment called "Thicc Wisconsin Accent," where we analyze how comedy hits different coming from different corners of the US. We watched John Mulaney's 2018 Netflix special, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City. DSitF is hosted by James Hillmer (IG: @jdhillmer). Music by: @chrishellking and cover art by @memorybloomstudio 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-05-141h 07Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 38 - "So was Red"This week I checked back in with Katrina Davis (@katrinasivad) about getting back on stage in outdoor spaces. I talk up front about some of the stresses of the in-between phase we're in and a little bit about Nick Skardarasy's pandemic-borne special, Thin Walls. https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/comedian-nick-skardarasy-filmed-a-stand-up-special-at-his-l-a-apartment-with-his-neighbors-as-the-only-audience-100820You should check out Katrina's ongoing Zoom comedy show Valley Girl (@valleygirlcomedy) and also her work on Baron Vaughn's podcast, Self-Quar. 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging 3. Be like Red (but it's ok to get help when feeling like Brooks)2021-05-0743 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 37 - State of the PodIt's just me! :O I wanted to slow things down and mix up content a bit. I updated a bit on plans for the podcast as I wait a little longer for more people to be vaccinated and try to do more in-person interviews. In this episode I talked about not quite feeling up to going to see outdoor standup yet, some specials I watched recorded in the pandemic, and talked about an academic article defining standup comedy's social function at the height of the '80s comedy boom. I'm hoping to catch up with some past guests to talk a...2021-04-3042 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 36 - Rivers LangleyI talked to standup comic and host of The Goods From the Woods podcast, Rivers Langley! (@riverslangley). We nerded out hard. This was a long one. Rivers talked about comedy in Alabama, running shows in Los Angeles, and doing the "Corona Diaries" episodes documenting dissent into quarantine madness. We also talked about Kyle Kinane's "The Death of the Party." Rivers is also a commentator for Wrestling Pro Wrestling, a spectacular display of wrestling madness live from the Burbank Moose Lodge and on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGazEwauaUSWmai8b9SMZlw 1...2021-04-232h 16Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 35 - Julian FernandezThis was a lot of fun! I talked with standup comic, impressionist, and voice actor Julian Fernandez (@julianfcomedy). I talked with them about standup, their gift of manipulating their voice, and how they approach writing material incorporating all that into their set. They have a new podcast starting next week (Genderless Wanderer), so stay tuned for that! 2021-04-161h 25Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 34 - Hysterical (2021) with Casey Gates FreyThis week I watched the new documentary, Hysterical (Dir: Andrea Nevins, 2021; FX/Hulu) and talked about it with return guest, Casey Gates Frey (@caseygates). The documentary is an awesome look at some history of women standup comics and issues facing women in comedy still today. I highly recommend it for standup fans. You can find Casey's comedic short film, Crystal on her Vimeo page at http://www.vimeo.com/ladybrainfilms. Reach out to the show at @dontsitinthefront (IG) and @dont_sit (Twitter) and let me know more documentaries and books about standup I should check out...2021-04-0954 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 33 - Notes From the Bathroom Line w/ Amy SolomonThis week I talked to Amy Solomon (@amybethsol) about her collection of essays, humor, cartoons and all kinds of funny goodness from women comedians. It's called Notes From the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-Grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy. You can find it at https://www.notesfromthebathroomline.com/book Amy has had a lifelong love of Gilda Radner so we also talked about the documentary Love, Gilda. Please like, subscribe and review. You can reach out to the show at @dontsitinthefront on Instagram, @dont_sit on Twitter, or dontsitinthefrontpod@gmail.com. 1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging2021-04-0247 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 32 - Keith CareyI nerded out about standup at Keith Carey (@keithtellsjokes). Keith has a podcast called This is Not a Show (IG: @thisisnotashowpod; Twt: @notashowpod). He's also got an album "Forever Nap" you can get on vinyl and streaming: https://keithcarey.bandcamp.com/album/forever-napThe Korean punk band we mentioned is called Drinking Boys and Girls Choir: https://band-dbgc.bandcamp.com/@drinking_boys_and_girls_choirHope everyone is doing well and getting vaccinated when possible!2021-03-2649 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 31 - River ButcherI got to talk with Rhea "RB" Butcher (@rheabutcher) about their new album, Pull Yourself Up by Your Bootleg. They're hands down one of my favorite comics and I'm glad I got to talk to them about comedy and what it looks like as we are hopefully coming out of this rough time for it. Check out their album everywhere music is available or grab an enamel pin with a download card at A Special Thing Records (@aspecialthingrecords) https://astrecords.com/pages/rhea-butcher Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DFenun5S2Ck90CVmhSRH9?si=Dtm4cU8sQ5-6qA...2021-03-191h 09Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 30 - Kyle AyersThis week I talked with Kyle Ayers about his album, Happiness which you can find anywhere you find music OR pick it up as a vinyl LP at kyleayers.com. It was my favorite standup album of 2020 and reminds us why we miss live standup. Kyle also has his podcast, Never Seen It. Check both out. Kyle Ayers, Happiness on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZIMMqTUZv9v8H6agXSNpG?si=Qvttwz93QLK60w_ZTyUAew&nd=1Kyle's Conan set: https://youtu.be/9K5z_kYd6Sg 1. Alw...2021-03-121h 00Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 29 - Angie StockerThis week I talked with Angie Stocker! (@highlyangie) She’s a comic who has an Etsy shop centered around weed culture, Highly Crafty (@gethighlycrafty) She also has a series of Youtube videos doing crafts while high with other comics. She’s done comedy in New York and LA and is also an awesome mom! We had a great conversation!Highly Crafty Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuffyNndWuZm4VlvGyrhwKw Always punch up Keep swinging2021-03-051h 00Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 28 - Punchline (1988) w/ Holly Anabel Brown and Brad LewandowskiThis week I watched the 1988 Sally Field and Tom Hanks vehicle, Punchline, an interesting time capsule of the 80s comedy boom. I'm joined by returning guest, Holly Anabel Brown (@hollybrowncomedy) and one of her Well Actually (@wellactually pod) cohosts, Brad Lewandowski (@braddoesntgram). Check out their wonderful podcast as well as Holly's business making custom shoes and clothing: @hellohollygoods. Holly also has her standup shows and dates updated at https://www.hollyanabelbrown.com/ This was really fun! 1. Always punch up 2. Keep swinging2021-02-271h 16Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 27 - Katrina DavisEp 27 - Katrina Davis @katrinasivad - I talked with Katrina Davis about the silver linings of online comedy and no commute, coming to LA early in her standup career, and representations of standup in shows about comics. This was fun! You can find Katrina’s filmed sets at her website https://katrinasivad.com/standupKatrina has a @valleygirlcomedy standup Zoom show tomorrow (2/20) and every third Saturday. Check out relevant posts for info (4:30pm PST).She’s also on the podcast Self Quar with Baron Vaughn @selfquar for info.1. Always punch up2. Keep...2021-02-191h 15Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 26 - Jackie KashianEp 26 - I had the pleasure of talking with standup legend and one of my favorite comics, Jackie Kashian (@jackiekashian). We talked about how she’s utilized Zoom and other platforms to keep working on material for an album and special that was in the works before the pandemic hit. She basically gives a clinic for comics on how to use our current workarounds to keep honing their craft through the pandemic. This was a dream come true.You can find all the info for watching one of Jackie’s “Sunday Service” Zoom shows by signing up to her m...2021-02-121h 11Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 25 - Dan FreyEp 25: I talked to science fiction novelist and screen writer, Dan Frey (@wordsbydanfrey). His novel, The Future is Yours is out 2/9 on Del Rey, but you can pick it up for preorder at links below. It is also available as a full cast audiobook on Audible. The book is a very innovative look at what would happen if “two best friends create a computer that can predict the future. But what they can’t predict is how it will tear their friendship—and society—apart.” We also watched Mike Birbiglia’s The New One on Netflix because Dan also just became a...2021-02-051h 22Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 24 - Carter GlascockThis week I talked to Carter Glascock (Twt/IG: @carter_glascock) about coming up in the Nashville comedy scene and recording his album, "The Crystal Pistol" (Out now on Radland Records (link below). We also watched Richard Pryor's "Live in Concert" (1979). Check out Carter's album, one of my favorite releases of 2020. He also has a podcast with Rivers Langley called The Goods From The Woods. The Crystal Pistol on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5sbCd8UtmaJ04saWBZ3vHL?si=UcEbMfXZQ0OZuc8Cc1mdCAA video that went viral with Carter's impeccable Ray Liotta impression: h...2021-01-291h 18Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 23 - Jen SaundersonI talked with Jen Saunderson (@jensaunderson) about coming up in the Seattle/PNW comedy scene, her horror movie podcast, Everything is Scary (@PodScary), and we both listened to Elvira Kurt’s 1999 album, “Kitten With a Wit.” This was a lot of fun!https://jensaunderson.com/1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2021-01-221h 15Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 22 - Smart Funny & BlackIn this episode I talked with my good friend, Joseph Harris-Johnson (@helloneverhurts), a PhD student who studies queerness, social media and gamification. We reminisced about one of our favorite live shows, Smart Funny & Black hosted by Amanda Seales. We also watched her special "I Be Knowin." -----1. Always Punch Up2. Keep Swinging2021-01-151h 06Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 21 - Mandee Johnson and Super SeriousIn this first episode of 2021 I talked with photographer, show producer and comedy lover Mandee Johnson (@mandeephoto) about her book Super Serious: An Oral History of Los Angeles Independent Stand-up Comedy. The book is an amazing coffee table-style book of photographs and oral history interviews with people who performed at her coproduced show, Super Serious from 2010-20. The book was one of my favorite of 2020 and a must for independent and alt comedy fans. You can pick it up wherever books are sold online. Here is one place you can buy it and avoid some of the nastier big billionaire...2021-01-081h 03Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 20 - 2020 Standup FavoritesKari Assad (@assadkarirocks) returns to talk with me about our favorite specials, new podcasts, content creators and more from 2020. This was a weird year for standup comedy but it's still kicking! Thank you everyone who listens for supporting this show and I hope to provide more alt comedy interviews, reviews and more in 2021! 1. Always punch up.2. Keep swinging. 2020-12-311h 34Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 19 - Ryan McKee and Modest Proposal Anthology (2020)I talked with Emmy-winning writer and comic, Ryan McKee (Twt: @theryanmckee, IG: @ryanmckee) about his comedy zine from the early 2000s. He recently published an anthology of some of the zine's best interviews with beloved alt comedians before they got huge. The book also has updates from the comics reading back over their interviews from nearly 20 years ago. You can order the book on Amazon at the link below. I read it and loved it! A must-have for fans of alt comedy. We talked about the zine, alt comedy, what it looked like before social media and Netflix, and what L...2020-12-181h 15Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 18 - Put Your Hands Together (2013-2019)I talked with my friend and good standup show buddy, Sylvia about a booked show called Put Your Hands Together that ran from 2013-19 at UCB in Los Angeles. We nerd out about the hosts, Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher and their various projects. We also talked about the traits and importance of a good standup show buddy--which every alt comedy fan needs. 1. Always punch up.2. Keep swinging. 2020-12-1157 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 17 - Holly Anabel BrownHolly Anabel Brown is a cohost of the Well Actually Podcast (@wellactuallypod) and coproduces the Salty AF (@saltyafshow) standup show. They are bringing the show to Zoom tonight (12/4), tickets in link below. I had a lovely chat with Holly about her standup career, a switch from improv, nerd stuff and Well Actually. She also makes really cool custom shoes and clothing (@hellohollygoods). Thanks as always to @chrishellking for the show's music. Links: 12/4 Salty AF Zoom show: https://bonfirealive.com/products/salty-af-friday-december-4th-at-10-00pm-est?variant=34743513120812Holly's Page: https://www.hollyanabelbrown.com/com...2020-12-041h 16Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 16 - Christian Krauspe and The King of Comedy (1982)I talked with Christian Krauspe (Twt: @lapsedchristian) about his improv with Second City and we both watched Martin Scorcese's The King of Comedy (1982), starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis. The film is a darkly funny look at a standup comedian who will go as far as kidnapping his idol to get a late night standup set. I helped Christian make some episodes of a comedy history podcast called First Tragedy, Then Farce that you should all check out. Thanks as always to @Chrishellking for the show's music and @memorybloomstudio for graphics. 1. Always pun...2020-11-271h 23Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 15 - Kyle Clark and Radland RecordsDoing this episode ruled. I talked to Kyle Clark (@kyleclarkisrad) of This Is Rad (@thisisradpodcast) and Everything is Scary (Twt: @PodScary). Kyle produces the Jackie and Laurie Show (with Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin). The show is comedy nerd gold and what we've called in this episode a "master class" for comics by two women who've worked in comedy for decades. We also talked about the comedy record label Kyle started, Radland Records (@RadlandRecords). Kyle talks about podcasting, comedy, and has amazing answers to the best/worst comedy-related memory questions. I loved doing this episode. It's long. Thank you f...2020-11-202h 03Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 14 - Sean JordanThis was a very special episode for me. I talked to Sean Jordan (IG: @seancougarmelonjordan Twt: @SeanSJordan), wonderfully positive comedian and integral member of the podcast All Fantasy Everything with Ian Karmel and David Gborie. Sean has an album "The Buck Starts Here" you should all check out. I asked Sean about being from South Dakota, coming up in the Portland comedy scene, and about what makes a good standup show like Faded. The comic of the week is Phil Schallberger! (IG/Twt: @phil_schall)Sean's Album: https://astrecords.com/products/sean-jordan-the-buck-starts-here-flask...2020-11-131h 09Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 13 - Mary Elaine RamseyHope this episode finds you and the country in a good place. I talked with Mary Elaine Ramsey about her comedy and acting careers, club vs. alt comedy, and the weird road back to standup in outdoor shows and whatever else is happening right now. Mary's got cool acting credits as well as performing at the Comedy Store, which I think is pretty damn cool. Thanks for listening. Mary Elaine Ramsey on Instagram: @maryelaineramsey and @meramsey1 on Twitter. Comic of the week: Ben Herwitz! @benherwitzcomedianPlease follow the show on Instagram @dontsitinthefront S...2020-11-061h 02Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 12 - Joe FelixI talked to comedian and Dead Frog Podcast (@deadfrogpodcast) host Joe Felix (@joefelix92)! Joe talks about being from LA versus transplant comedy, becoming a comedy nerd, and his podcast where they dissect (get it?) clips from the standup greats. Check out my guest appearance on Dead Frog and the rest of their episode catalog. The comic of the week was Milan Patel (Twt: @Milan_Patel). Hope everyone's doing well and having a happy start to the Halloween weekend! ---1. Always punch up2. Keep swinging 2020-10-301h 07Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 11 - Mike CarrozzaI talked to Mike Carrozza (@mikecarrozza)! He's worked with some DSitF favorites such as Jackie Kashian, Kyle Kinane, Shane Torres, Dana Gould, and more! We talked about doing comedy in Toronto and the US and his podcast Bummer Boys (@xbummerxboysx). Mike has a new album called "Cherubic" on Blonde Medicine Records. You should pick it up or check it out on streaming services: https://open.spotify.com/album/6B5kSbXpiXpWuwpWfCDMJC?si=92ADHImKTGeyrd4w3xNKDQThe comic of the week is Rebecca Reeds! (@rebeccareeds) We talked about her album "Buddy" --It's so darn good! Check it out: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rnY...2020-10-231h 17
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Please enjoy!Our comic of the week was Mary Elaine Ramsey! (@maryelaineramsey). Her episode of this podcast will come out in about a month so stay tuned for more from her. *I nearly lost this episode and had t...2020-10-0955 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 8 - Andy EriksonHello! Please enjoy this interview with the very wonderful Andy Erikson! (@andyerikson)Andy was a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing and was on Fox's Scream Queens. Check out Andy's special, Unicorn Style on Dry Bar! http://drybarcomedy.com/andye?r=a41261ef-5837Also check out Andy's set at Meltdown where she proposed to her husband. It's so nice! :D https://youtu.be/V_DHqFwSjGgThe comic of the week is Tommy Ryman! (@tommyryman). You can check out his special Activated on Dry Bar as well! Th...2020-10-0248 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 7 - Diana HongThis week's guest is the very funny, very inspiring Diana Hong! (@wellhongd). We talked about her long path from a career as an aspiring professional golfer to struggles with mental health and eventually finding her career in standup comedy. This was a long one and we went on a deep dive. (CW: discussions of suicide, ~26:00-28:00)The comic of the week is Aida Rodriquez! We watched her episode of "Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready" on Netflix. Continue to donate to Black Lives Matter and bail funds in your city. Justice is out the wi...2020-09-251h 27Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 6 - Lexie GraceThis week I talked to the very positive and self-described "Optimistic Comic," Lexie Grace! (@smilelexie)We talked about what we're watching in quarantine, Lexie's use of the time indoors to work on creative projects, her love of doing standup in weird places, and some of the cool shows she got to perform on just before quarantine. You can find Lexie's TikTok at @smilelexie Our comic of the week is @mariabamfordcomedy, who needs little introduction. BUT if you want the best intro to her latest stuff you should watch her special "Weakness is the Bra...2020-09-181h 07Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 5 - Sam TallentFor this week's episode I talked with Sam Tallent (IG: @samtallent) about his novel Running the Light and touring all over the US. Sam's book is amazing and comedians such as Jackie Kashian, Bert Kreischer, Doug Stanhope, and Kyle Kinane have all said he nails the experience of being a touring comedian on the road. Sam was so nice to make time and chat with me but we did have to just use a Zoom call audio so apologies for that. I tried to clean it up the best I could and it came out just fine....2020-09-1154 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 4 - Rebecca LeibI talked with standup comedian and Ghost Town (@ghosttownpod) cohost Rebecca Leib! (@rebeccaleib) We talked about her podcast Ghost Town, standup in LA and NY, the ups and downs of standup online, and the magic of live standup. The comic of the week is Sofiya Alexandra (@thesofiya). We talked about her new album "Father's Day"You can find her album, merch, and other work at: https://taplink.cc/thesofiya Rebecca and I realized we're both from WI midway through and talked about that a bit as well! With that said: if I have any...2020-09-0450 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 3 - Kari AssadIn this episode I talked with the very funny comedian Kari Assad (IG: @assadkarirocks). We talked about weird quarantine snacks, Kari doing comedy in clubs vs. alt shows before the pandemic, and pros and cons of doing standup through live stream. I also asked Kari about her personal relationship to standup and our comic of the week was Taylor Tomlinson. Thank you for all your support! IG: https://www.instagram.com/assadkarirocks/Website: https://www.kariassadcomedy.com/bio Kari's video on I.C.E. detention centers: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEK...2020-08-2856 minDon't Sit in the Front!Ep 2 - The Comedians of Comedy (2005)In Episode 2 I talk with my friend Ed about recent specials I watched since we've been in quarantine, news in the world of standup, Variety's 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, drive-in standup shows, Ed's experience with VR standup, and more. We also talked about the 2005 tour documentary The Comedians of Comedy featuring Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Brian Posehn and Zach Galifianakis. Please follow the show and let me know what you think at the following handles: Instagram: dontsitinthefrontTwitter: dont_sitGmail: dontsitinthefrontpod@gmail.com Some links from episode content: 2020-08-211h 02Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 1 - Casey Gates Frey and WhoHahaIn this first episode I talk with Casey Gates Frey (@CaseyGates, IG: @theladybrain) about WhoHaha (@whohahadotcom, IG: @whohaha), a digital platform for women+ comedians and creators. We also talk about the state of comedy in quarantine, what we miss about live shows and Sam Jay's new Netflix special "3 In the Morning" Check out WhoHaha at the socials provided above and be sure to check out Casey's short comedic film "Crystal" at her Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ladybrainfilms/crystalYou can follow the show and send me recommendations for episode ideas, comics to check out, and s...2020-08-1352 min