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Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JOE LOESH part 2Excited about this one. Such a cool cat.Joe is an award-winning spoken word producer, voice actor, and coach. Joe has produced over five hundred audiobooks, voiced dozens of national commercial ads, audiobooks, corporate narrations and cartoons for the Disney channel. He produces the Baby Looney Tunes sound-books. Joe teaches voice acting online with VoiceOverXtra.com and in Nashville for Alan Dysert's The Actor's School.www.vomojo.com , www.joeloesh.com , www.roadcrew66.com2021-02-2525 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JOE LOESH part 1Joe is an award-winning spoken word producer, voice actor, and coach. Joe has produced over five hundred audiobooks, voiced dozens of national commercial ads, audiobooks, corporate narrations and cartoons for the Disney channel. He produces the Baby Looney Tunes sound-books. Joe teaches voice acting online with VoiceOverXtra.com and in Nashville for Alan Dysert's The Actor's School. www.vomojo.com , www.joeloesh.com , www.roadcrew66.com2021-02-2329 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: STEVE RIVERA part 2Steve is a great guy and a killer comedian. He has followed his dreams and turned them into reality. Here is the link to the comedy club's website: www.guttyscomedyclub.com Here is the link to the fedex contest website: https://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com/…/f674c902-c2af-4049-8…2020-03-0430 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: STEVE RIVERA part 1Steve is a great guy and a killer comedian. He has followed his dreams and turned them into reality. Here is the link to the comedy club's website: www.guttyscomedyclub.com Here is the link to the fedex contest website: https://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com/…/f674c902-c2af-4049-8…2020-03-0230 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: DENNIS TOOLEY part 2Dennis Tooley is a great guy and a killer comedian. He has overcome struggles that just amaze me. He has MS but has not let it destroy who he is. Here is the link to the comedy club's website: www.guttyscomedyclub.com Here is the link to the fedex contest website: https://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com/…/f674c902-c2af-4049-8…Also, please go to www.mscruisers.com2020-02-2632 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: DENNIS TOOLEY part 1Dennis Tooley is a great guy and a killer comedian. He has overcome struggles that just amaze me. He has MS but has not let it destroy who he is. Here is the link to the comedy club's website: www.guttyscomedyclub.com Here is the link to the fedex contest website: https://smallbusinessgrant.fedex.com/…/f674c902-c2af-4049-8…Also, please go to www.mscruisers.com2020-02-2331 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Chris Griggs part 2www.chrisgriggscomedy.comChris is an actor and comedian that currently lives in New York by way of Memphis. He was a regular host for TV Land’s “Prime Movies” and has made appearances on NBC’s “Blacklist”, Bravo, IFC, E Television, Hulu’s “Comedy Time TV", Netflix, Starz and The Discovery Channel. He also was selected to represent New York on the TV show “World Cup Comedy” produced by Kelsey Grammar. Chris has been featured in the films “The Co-Exist Comedy tour,” “Twenty Million People” “The Best Man” and “Generation Iron 2”. 2020-02-1926 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Chris Griggs part 1www.chrisgriggscomedy.comChris is an actor and comedian that currently lives in New York by way of Memphis. He was a regular host for TV Land’s “Prime Movies” and has made appearances on NBC’s “Blacklist”, Bravo, IFC, E Television, Hulu’s “Comedy Time TV", Netflix, Starz and The Discovery Channel. He also was selected to represent New York on the TV show “World Cup Comedy” produced by Kelsey Grammar. Chris has been featured in the films “The Co-Exist Comedy tour,” “Twenty Million People” “The Best Man” and “Generation Iron 2”. 2020-02-1624 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: BRENT REED part 2www.heavyweightofcleancomedy.comBrent Reed travels all over the United States and Canada. Brent brings many things to his show that makes for a unique evening. Brent arrives early, gettting to know his audience. Audience interaction with improvisationnis is his speciality. Having all the information about your event ahead of time will make the event more exciting! With over 25yrs experience working on stage with improv games and interaction with your management and employees makes for a show they will remember for a long time.2020-02-1228 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: BRENT REED part 1www.heavyweightofcleancomedy.com Brent Reed travels all over the United States and Canada. Brent brings many things to his show that makes for a unique evening. Brent arrives early, gettting to know his audience. Audience interaction with improvisationnis is his speciality. Having all the information about your event ahead of time will make the event more exciting! With over 25yrs experience working on stage with improv games and interaction with your management and employees makes for a show they will remember for a long time.2020-02-1127 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JJ BARROWS part 3www.jjbarrows.com JJ's website bio: Being the middle child of a preacher's family in the South, I always felt a little different, a little left out and a little confused as to who I was "supposed" to be. Turns out I'm a little funny, a little deep and a lot more loved than I knew. That's what I want for people... to know themselves, love themselves and in turn extend that love to others. Using laughter is the best way I've found to connect us all... no matter how different, we're all awkwardly human just trying to do...2020-02-0730 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JJ BARROW part 2www.jjbarrows.com JJ's website bio: Being the middle child of a preacher's family in the South, I always felt a little different, a little left out and a little confused as to who I was "supposed" to be. Turns out I'm a little funny, a little deep and a lot more loved than I knew. That's what I want for people... to know themselves, love themselves and in turn extend that love to others. Using laughter is the best way I've found to connect us all... no matter how different, we're all awkwardly human just trying to do...2020-02-0530 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JJ BARROWS part 1www.jjbarrows.com JJ's website bio:Being the middle child of a preacher's family in the South, I always felt a little different, a little left out and a little confused as to who I was "supposed" to be.Turns out I'm a little funny, a little deep and a lot more loved than I knew. That's what I want for people... to know themselves, love themselves and in turn extend that love to others.Using laughter is the best way I've found to connect us all... no matter how different, we're all...2020-02-0330 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Brian McDowell part 2http://brianmcdowellcomedy.com/To address the current shortage of old straight white male comedians complaining about everything on stages across America, Brian McDowell has returned to stand-up comedy after a long absence. Born in Memphis and raised in St. Louis, McDowell performed in comedy clubs around the country before temporarily retiring to write an award-winning humor column for a small-town newspaper in Kansas.Upon his comeback to the comedy stage, the hard-working comic has been bowling audiences over and placing highly in several comedy contests with his clever material and ranting style.Called “half-crazed and wholly hi...2020-01-2926 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Brian McDowell part 1http://brianmcdowellcomedy.com/To address the current shortage of old straight white male comedians complaining about everything on stages across America, Brian McDowell has returned to stand-up comedy after a long absence. Born in Memphis and raised in St. Louis, McDowell performed in comedy clubs around the country before temporarily retiring to write an award-winning humor column for a small-town newspaper in Kansas.Upon his comeback to the comedy stage, the hard-working comic has been bowling audiences over and placing highly in several comedy contests with his clever material and ranting style.Called “half-crazed and wholly hi...2020-01-2627 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Dana Reynolds part 2www.danamrey.comSomewhere between Proverbs 31 and Madea, there’s Dana M. Rey.Born and raised in Arkansas, Dana has survived more than her share of heartache. She doesn’t simply live to tell-the-tale, she engages you with uplifting and seriously humorous anecdotes. As a wife and working mother of three boys, her stories are relatable and honest. From hosting the advice segment, “Dear Dana,” on Star 101.5 to serving on the board of Women In Networking and Hustle in Heels, she understands the importance of serving one’s community. Dana is a sought after keynote speaker and Emcee...2020-01-2329 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Dana Reynolds part 1www.danamrey.comSomewhere between Proverbs 31 and Madea, there’s Dana M. Rey.Born and raised in Arkansas, Dana has survived more than her share of heartache. She doesn’t simply live to tell-the-tale, she engages you with uplifting and seriously humorous anecdotes. As a wife and working mother of three boys, her stories are relatable and honest. From hosting the advice segment, “Dear Dana,” on Star 101.5 to serving on the board of Women In Networking and Hustle in Heels, she understands the importance of serving one’s community. Dana is a sought after keynote speaker and Emcee...2020-01-2028 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Kelly Terranova part 2www.kellyisfunny.comKelly Terranova has been writing and performing standup comedy for more than two decades... and in his spare time, he enjoys writing about himself in the third person. Kelly is a natural and energetic storyteller with a flair for the absurd and unexpected. At the same time, he treats his audience with a care and respect formerly reserved for the clergy, or Instagram influencers.Kelly’s diverse career path as a radio talk show host, a production assistant at Walt Disney Feature Animation, and a vacuum cleaner salesman, along with an...2020-01-1537 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Kelly Terranova part 1www.kellyisfunny.comKelly Terranova has been writing and performing standup comedy for more than two decades... and in his spare time, he enjoys writing about himself in the third person. Kelly is a natural and energetic storyteller with a flair for the absurd and unexpected. At the same time, he treats his audience with a care and respect formerly reserved for the clergy, or Instagram influencers.Kelly’s diverse career path as a radio talk show host, a production assistant at Walt Disney Feature Animation, and a vacuum cleaner salesman, along with an...2020-01-1340 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Clint Hall 2nd timeThis is Clint's comedy page. He has a great video on there. I am listening to it right now and I have messed up typing 3 times from laughing.https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4908802459012020-01-0827 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: roundtable part 2This was a first for CONVERSATE. A three way call that I like to call a comedy roundtable. June Colson and Chris Parnell joined me and it was a blast. We will be doing this again soon. These are two of my favorite people in comedy and the world. Don't get me wrong, if the room was on fire, I would knock them both over to get to the door. But I do love them both. Such great talents.2020-01-0135 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: roundtable part 1This was a first for CONVERSATE. A three way call that I like to call a comedy roundtable. June Colson and Chris Parnell joined me and it was a blast. We will be doing this again soon. These are two of my favorite people in comedy and the world. Don't get me wrong, if the room was on fire, I would knock them both over to get to the door. But I do love them both. Such great talents.2019-12-2933 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Bill Word part 2www.ocstandup.comBill Word is Orange County's #1 stand-up comedy instructor.If you've always wanted to try stand-up comedy but hesitant to take the leap, this class is for you!For over 25 years Bill has been guiding his students to success during his informative and fun workshops!Bill's workshop has a creative and supportive environment, making it enjoyable for students to learn, explore ideas and find their voice. In the process, students come away with a network of comedy pals through the workshop experience."My goal is to be the teacher I would...2019-12-1843 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Bill Word part 1www.ocstandup.comBill Word is Orange County's #1 stand-up comedy instructor.If you've always wanted to try stand-up comedy but hesitant to take the leap, this class is for you!For over 25 years Bill has been guiding his students to success during his informative and fun workshops!Bill's workshop has a creative and supportive environment, making it enjoyable for students to learn, explore ideas and find their voice. In the process, students come away with a network of comedy pals through the workshop experience."My goal is to be the teacher I would...2019-12-1546 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Dean Fulks part 2https://www.lifepointohio.com/meet-the-staff/dean-fulksDean has been the lead pastor at Lifepoint since its beginning in 2004. He is the coordinator for SEND Columbus, an initiative to plant churches throughout our city. Dean is married to Angie and they have three children — Sydney, Dillon, and Sylvia. He has a Master’s of Divinity from Mid-America Theological Seminary (Memphis, TN) with a minor in Memphis barbecue.2019-12-1231 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Dean Fulks part 1https://www.lifepointohio.com/meet-the-staff/dean-fulksDean has been the lead pastor at Lifepoint since its beginning in 2004. He is the coordinator for SEND Columbus, an initiative to plant churches throughout our city. Dean is married to Angie and they have three children — Sydney, Dillon, and Sylvia. He has a Master’s of Divinity from Mid-America Theological Seminary (Memphis, TN) with a minor in Memphis barbecue.2019-12-1031 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JOHN CAMPBELL part 2www.johncampbellcomedy.comJohn Campbell began performing stand up comedy in 2012 and has been performing off and on ever since. John has performed in comedy clubs, restaurants and online. He is an accomplished guitar player who specializes in singing and playing blues music and has a falsetto that rivals Prince and Barry Gibb. John is a proud member of the Christian Comedy Association which is a faith based organization dedicated to using stand up comedy and all forms of humor for a bigger purpose. John is based out of Southern California and has had a very interesting...2019-12-0435 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JOHN CAMPBELL part 1www.johncampbellcomedy.comJohn Campbell began performing stand up comedy in 2012 and has been performing off and on ever since. John has performed in comedy clubs, restaurants and online. He is an accomplished guitar player who specializes in singing and playing blues music and has a falsetto that rivals Prince and Barry Gibb. John is a proud member of the Christian Comedy Association which is a faith based organization dedicated to using stand up comedy and all forms of humor for a bigger purpose. John is based out of Southern California and has had a very interesting...2019-12-0234 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: HAPPY THANKSGIVINGThe true history of thanksgiving...plus my opinion thrown in for flavor.2019-11-2826 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JEREMY ROCHFORD part 2www.jeremyrochford.comJeremy Rochford is an author, speaker and award winning athlete. However, his life wasn’t always so positive. Growing up as a morbidly obese child, Jeremy was often a target for bullying, hate-speak and dis-inclusion.As the years progressed into adolescence and young adulthood, he found himself medicating with food on an emotional level. After years of caloric substance abuse, Jeremy found himself at fulcrum when a family vacation to an amusement park ended with him being kicked off of his favorite ride for being too fat. At a cross roads, Jeremy co...2019-11-2032 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JEREMY ROCHFORD part 1www.jeremyrochford.comJeremy Rochford is an author, speaker and award winning athlete. However, his life wasn’t always so positive. Growing up as a morbidly obese child, Jeremy was often a target for bullying, hate-speak and dis-inclusion.As the years progressed into adolescence and young adulthood, he found himself medicating with food on an emotional level. After years of caloric substance abuse, Jeremy found himself at fulcrum when a family vacation to an amusement park ended with him being kicked off of his favorite ride for being too fat. At a cross roads, Jeremy co...2019-11-1826 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: MICHELLE KRAJEKI part 2www.michellekcomedy.comMichelle Krajecki was born and raised in Chicago. Her comedy comes from her mid-western, middle class, middle child views. She is a graduate of The Second City Training Program in Chicago and Zanies stand-up comedy classes. Her comedy transcends gender, age, perspectives and blood types. She has hosted her own comedy minute on 95.9 The River, a suburban Chicago radio station. She also was a co-host of her own comedy cable television show, “Comedy-At-Random”, in Downer’s Grove, IL. Michelle can be seen at clubs and comedy events all over town including Zanies, The Laugh Factor...2019-11-1339 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: MICHELLE KRAJEKI part 1www.michellekcomedy.comMichelle Krajecki was born and raised in Chicago. Her comedy comes from her mid-western, middle class, middle child views. She is a graduate of The Second City Training Program in Chicago and Zanies stand-up comedy classes. Her comedy transcends gender, age, perspectives and blood types. She has hosted her own comedy minute on 95.9 The River, a suburban Chicago radio station. She also was a co-host of her own comedy cable television show, “Comedy-At-Random”, in Downer’s Grove, IL. Michelle can be seen at clubs and comedy events all over town including Zanies, The Laugh Factor...2019-11-1137 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JERRY WAYNE LONGMIRE part 2If you are lucky, God will, at least once, bring a dude into your life that becomes a fast friend immediately. That is who this cat is to me. He doesn't have a website up yet. He has just come out of a 5 year hiatus. But he is one of the funniest guys alive. I hope you enjoy our conversation and share it with your friends.This is literally two friends just busting each other and having fun for an hour. I love this guy. He is one of those guys that is real and doesn't pretend...2019-11-0634 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JERRY WAYNE LONGMIRE part 1If you are lucky, God will, at least once, bring a dude into your life that becomes a fast friend immediately. That is who this cat is to me. He doesn't have a website up yet. He has just come out of a 5 year hiatus. But he is one of the funniest guys alive. I hope you enjoy our conversation and share it with your friends.This is literally two friends just busting each other and having fun for an hour. I love this guy. He is one of those guys that is real and doesn't pretend...2019-11-0431 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Michele VanDusen part 2One thing not on her bio is the fact that she won the funniest comedian in oklahoma (or something close to that name). Michele has been doing comedy in many different venues across America over the last 12 years. From comedy clubs to churches and everything in between Michele brings a joyful outlook to life.Michele has been an active member of The Christian Comedy Association since 2005Michele was selected as a Branson Comedy Festival All Star for the the 2007-2008 season.Her Home Schooling video clip was shown before the...2019-10-3042 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: with Michele VanDusen part 1One thing not on her bio is the fact that she won the funniest comedian in oklahoma (or something close to that name). Michele has been doing comedy in many different venues across America over the last 12 years. From comedy clubs to churches and everything in between Michele brings a joyful outlook to life.Michele has been an active member of The Christian Comedy Association since 2005Michele was selected as a Branson Comedy Festival All Star for the the 2007-2008 season.Her Home Schooling video clip was shown before the...2019-10-2730 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: ROBERT G LEE part 2Not Many Comics...Make the cover of The Wall Street JournalHave released eight 100% clean comedy videosWarm up audiences for Hollywood's top sitcomsCan perform the entire Bible in under 30 minutesHave written and directed a feature motion pictureWell known in the entertainment industry as Hollywood’s top warm-up comic, Robert’s a veteran of over 1,500 episodes of such shows as The New Adventures of Old Christine, Just Shoot Me, Becker and The Drew Carey Show. His job is to keep countless audiences entertained for hours between scenes and costume and...2019-10-0938 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: ROBERT G LEE part 1Not Many Comics...Make the cover of The Wall Street JournalHave released eight 100% clean comedy videosWarm up audiences for Hollywood's top sitcomsCan perform the entire Bible in under 30 minutesHave written and directed a feature motion pictureWell known in the entertainment industry as Hollywood’s top warm-up comic, Robert’s a veteran of over 1,500 episodes of such shows as The New Adventures of Old Christine, Just Shoot Me, Becker and The Drew Carey Show. His job is to keep countless audiences entertained for hours between scenes and costume and...2019-10-0633 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: KEVIN HACKENBERG part 2Kevin Hackenberg is a producer, director & cinematographer who has been telling stories and making people laugh on 6 continents for over 20 years. Kevin has worked with many celebrities, athletes, and media icons but is also comfortable directing real people. He is a trusted source for any size project and is known as one of the East Coasts premier DP’s for his beautiful visuals, steadicam and drone work.Kevin started his career apprenticing under Hollywood directors like M. Night Shamalyan and Jonathan Demme on feature films such as The Sixth Sense and Beloved and in 2003, Kevin started the th...2019-10-0228 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: KEVIN HACKENBERG part 1Kevin Hackenberg is a producer, director & cinematographer who has been telling stories and making people laugh on 6 continents for over 20 years. Kevin has worked with many celebrities, athletes, and media icons but is also comfortable directing real people. He is a trusted source for any size project and is known as one of the East Coasts premier DP’s for his beautiful visuals, steadicam and drone work.Kevin started his career apprenticing under Hollywood directors like M. Night Shamalyan and Jonathan Demme on feature films such as The Sixth Sense and Beloved and in 2003, Kevin started the th...2019-09-2930 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Paul, Adrian and Shawn MatheniaI can't really describe this episode. Me, my Dad and Adrian hanging out and having some good laughs and telling stories about our family.2019-09-031h 06Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Clint Hall part 2Part 2 might be a little bit off (about half way through). Clint and i have 2 completely different talking voices and i bumped the mixer...so all my fault.Clint was born and raised in rural Indiana, the youngest of four children in a very funny household. He learned at a very early age, the best way to be heard by the rest of his family was to make them laugh. This was a lesson Clint carried with him on into school. Even in high school, he much preferred to entertain his basketball teammates with his...2019-08-2829 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Clint Hall part 1I think part one is great, as far as the levels...part 2 might be a little bit off. clint and i have 2 completely different talking voices.Clint was born and raised in rural Indiana, the youngest of four children in a very funny household. He learned at a very early age, the best way to be heard by the rest of his family was to make them laugh. This was a lesson Clint carried with him on into school. Even in high school, he much preferred to entertain his basketball teammates with his jokes and...2019-08-2528 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE with Ian Salmon part 2Ian Salmon is a Jamaican-American comedian and actor based in Hollywood, CA. Ian started doing comedy in Washington, DC; his first professional show was opening for the late Robert Schimmel in 1996. Ian started out fast. While most comedians spend years working on/perfecting their acts, Ian threw himself head first into the spotlight by producing his own shows throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. He providing a platform for many comedians from Richmond to New York. Producing his own shows gave him an abundance of stage time to perfect his act, but it wasn't until a long time...2019-08-2128 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE with Ian Salmon part 1Ian Salmon is a Jamaican-American comedian and actor based in Hollywood, CA. Ian started doing comedy in Washington, DC; his first professional show was opening for the late Robert Schimmel in 1996. Ian started out fast. While most comedians spend years working on/perfecting their acts, Ian threw himself head first into the spotlight by producing his own shows throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. He providing a platform for many comedians from Richmond to New York. Producing his own shows gave him an abundance of stage time to perfect his act, but it wasn't until a long time...2019-08-1925 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Mo Hurley part 2"Mo" is one of the funniest women that I know. She is full of life and full of it. She is a published author, stand up comedian and a speaker. She has been through so much in life. From an alcoholic family member to stage 3 breast cancer, but through it all God has been right there with her. And, through it all, she has NEVER forgot to bring the funny.You can find her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maureen.m.hurley.3 Become friends with her, she will light up your feed and your...2019-08-1436 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Mo Hurley"Mo" is one of the funniest women that I know. She is full of life and full of it. She is a published author, stand up comedian and a speaker. She has been through so much in life. From an alcoholic family member to stage 3 breast cancer, but through it all God has been right there with her. And, through it all, she has NEVER forgot to bring the funny.You can find her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maureen.m.hurley.3Become friends with her, she will light up your feed and your...2019-08-1129 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: THE UNEMPLOYED ALCOHOLIC part 2Here is Aaron's bio: I'm Aaron, The Unemployed Alcoholic.While it took a lifetime of decisions to earn this title, it took only 18 months to embrace it and figure out how to help others through it.Eighteen months felt like a long time as I pursued recovery while facing rejection from the job market, identity crisis, depression and anxiety. But looking back, it seems like just the blink of an eye given the healing I experienced and the purpose I found.Now I am a comedian, a speaker and a recovery...2019-08-0834 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: THE UNEMPLOYED ALCOHOLICHere is Aaron's bio: I'm Aaron, The Unemployed Alcoholic.While it took a lifetime of decisions to earn this title, it took only 18 months to embrace it and figure out how to help others through it.Eighteen months felt like a long time as I pursued recovery while facing rejection from the job market, identity crisis, depression and anxiety. But looking back, it seems like just the blink of an eye given the healing I experienced and the purpose I found.Now I am a comedian, a speaker and a recovery...2019-08-0631 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JERRY HARVEY PART2PART 2: Jerry is an accomplished comedian and philanthropist (can't believe that I spelled that right on the first try). He is a conservative, red-neck, homosexual comedian from Chattanooga Tn. And I am proud to call him friend.This conversation gets deep. So you might not want your kids to listen to it. But it is important to have conversations with people that have different views than our own. You will learn a lot from this interview. We talk comedy, careers, life, child abuse, God, homosexuality and (last but not least) OPOSSUMS. Here is his nonprofit...2019-07-3136 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: JERRY HARVEY PART 1Jerry is an accomplished comedian and philanthropist (can't believe that I spelled that right on the first try). He is a conservative, red-neck, homosexual comedian from Chattanooga Tn. And I am proud to call him friend.This conversation gets deep. So you might not want your kids to listen to it. But it is important to have conversations with people that have different views than our own. You will learn a lot from this interview. We talk comedy, careers, life, child abuse, God, homosexuality and (last but not least) OPOSSUMS. Here is his nonprofit link...2019-07-2839 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: BRANDON SKELTON part 2part 2: Such a great guy and funny comic. I had a blast talking about life and pursuing your dreams. Even if you don't want to become a stand up comic, there is still stuff to learn in this episode. Look him up on facebook and go to his website: www.180comedy.com.2019-07-2429 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: BRANDON SKELTON part 1Such a great guy and funny comic. I had a blast talking about life and pursuing your dreams. Even if you don't want to become a stand up comic, there is still stuff to learn in this episode. Look him up on facebook and go to his website: www.180comedy.com.2019-07-2119 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: David WatkinsMy oldest friend and one of the most daring guys that I know. Take a listen. You might learn something about life.2019-07-1722 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Steve JerkVery funny comic. And a new friend. He is a totally cool cat. Looks like Jesus and is a follower of Jesus. This was a fun spur of the moment interview. Look him up at www.stevejerk.com2019-07-1533 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Chris Parnell part 2part 2: My friend and brother, Chris Parnell. Such a funny cat. God has blessed him with so much talent. Enjoy our conversation.2019-07-1029 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Chris Parnell part 1My friend and brother, Chris Parnell. Such a funny cat. God has blessed him with so much talent. Enjoy our conversation.2019-07-0827 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: TOMMY DRAKE PART 2Part 2: This is one of my favorite comics. The one and only Tommy Drake. No other comic like him out there today. Look him up at www.tommydrake,com2019-07-0333 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: TOMMY DRAKE PART 1This is one of my favorite comics. The one and only Tommy Drake. No other comic like him out there today. Look him up at www.tommydrake,com2019-07-0133 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaBob Smiley part 2part 2: Bob Smiley is one of the greatest comedians to grace any stage. He is a one of a kind. He has taken his life and made it into stories for people to find laughter and joy in their lives. He is definitely one of the kings of christian comedy.check him out on youtube and at www.bobsmiley.com2019-06-0136 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaBob Smiley part 1Bob Smiley is one of the greatest comedian to grace any stage. He is a one of a kind. He has taken his life and made it into stories for people to find laughter and joy in their lives. He is definitely one of the kings of christian comedy.check him out on youtube and at www.bobsmiley.com2019-05-2928 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaJune Colson part 2Part 2:What can I say about this comedian. She is fairly new, but has talent and charisma to spare. We discuss her life and what God has done for her. We find out where an artist gets their inspiration.Enjoy!!!!!2019-05-2842 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaJune ColsonWhat can I say about this comedian. She is fairly new, but has talent and charisma to spare. We discuss her life and what God has done for her. We find out where an artist gets their inspiration.Enjoy!!!!!2019-05-2740 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaJason EarlsPart 2: And no, not the 30 year old that played Hannah Montana's teenage brother!!!! The president of the CCAs. He is a killer comic and a true man of God. Please check him out at http://www.jasonearls.com/ Also check out I'VE BEEN GOOGLING at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlGHgyCpDB4 That smile is infectious.2019-05-2240 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaJason EarlsAnd no, not the 30 year old that played Hannah Montana's teenage brother!!!! Type Jason's name and that is who pops up...LOL!The president of the CCAs. He is a killer comic and a true man of God. Please check him out at http://www.jasonearls.com/Also check out I'VE BEEN GOOGLING at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlGHgyCpDB4That smile is infectious.2019-05-2035 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaConversate with Shawn MatheniaJust a little interview with me. Enjoy!!!!2019-05-1025 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaFlashback: JUST LARRYThis is the original episode from the original Roar Echo podcast. We are finally moving this week and I don't have the time to record an episode. i am looking forward to listening to this one too. I haven't heard it since the original airing. Larry is a foundational block of the Memphis comedy scene. he is a comedian and he is also a clown. Not just any clown...he was the head clown at the GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH.2019-04-291h 06
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Brian Smith part 2Formerly of the comedy duo DAVE AND BRIAN. Brian has set off on a new adventure as Senor Fancypants. He does a family podcast with his son, and I have to tell you that it is great. It is a true family podcast. Go to wherever you listen to podcast and download THE SENOR FANCYPANTS SHOWhttps://www.facebook.com/srfancypants/2019-04-2426 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE: Brian Smith part 1Formerly of the comedy duo DAVE AND BRIAN. Brian has set off on a new adventure as Senor Fancypants. He does a family podcast with his son, and I have to tell you that it is great. It is a true family podcast. Go to wherever you listen to podcast and download THE SENOR FANCYPANTS SHOWhttps://www.facebook.com/srfancypants/2019-04-2229 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaConversate: Dan Kulp part 2Part 2 of one of the best interviews that i have ever done:Dan is an author, comedian, singer, husband, and dad. If i could boil this down to two words, I would say the words are LOVE and ADOPTION. Go to his website. Buy his book. Listen to his stand up. Book him for a gig. Support him with your prayers.http://www.kulponline.com/2019-04-1739 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaConversate: Dan Kulp part 1Dan is an author, comedian, singer, husband, and dad. If i could boil this down to two words, I would say the words are LOVE and ADOPTION. Go to his website. Buy his book. Listen to his stand up. Book him for a gig. Support him with your prayers.http://www.kulponline.com/2019-04-1534 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaConversate with Chris Murrill part 2Here is part 2. Thank you for coming back. We get into what happens after you can't chase your dream anymore. We talk about what it takes to succeed in any endeavor. AMAZING STUFF!!!! Chris is an ex pro-baseball player and one of the best trainers in corporate america. We conversate about pursuing your dreams and then creating new dreams and goals. This is one of the best conversations that i have ever had the pleasure of being a part of.2019-04-1028 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaConversate with Chris MurrillChris is an ex pro-baseball player and one of the best trainers in corporate america. We conversate about pursuing your dreams and then creating new dreams and goals. This is one of the best conversations that i have ever had the pleasure of being a part of.2019-04-0826 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE with Shawn Mathenia with Lee HardinHere is part 2 of my Lee Hardin episode. We discuss the recording of his first dry bar comedy special.Lee Hardin is a good friend of mine. I love the guy. He has a huge heart and it shows. And he loves the art of comedy. Here is his website: http://leehardincomedy.com/2019-04-0328 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaConversate: Lee HardinLee Hardin is a good friend of mine. I love the guy. He has a huge heart and it shows. And he loves the art of comedy. Here is his website: http://leehardincomedy.com/He just recorded his dry bar comedy special. So, we will be talking about that later this week.2019-04-0254 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaEpisode 6: Kristin Weber part 2Enjoy part 2. Go to her page and watch the videos. You need to see some of her bits. This is the first interview with a female comedian and the first interview with someone that I don't personally know. Kristin has come onto the scene and has owned the stage. She can hang with the best of the christian comedy scene. She is definitely somebody to watch. She is also a comedian for little girls to look up to. She is doing things her way and making a name for herself...all the while giving all...2019-03-2727 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaEpisode 5: Kristin Weber part 1This is the first interview with a female comedian and the first interview with someone that I don't personally know. Kristin has come onto the scene and has owned the stage. She can hang with the best of the christian comedy scene. She is definitely somebody to watch. She is also a comedian for little girls to look up to. She is doing things her way and making a name for herself...all the while giving all the glory to God.Her website is www.kristinweberonline.comPlease share her videos with your friends.2019-03-2530 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaEPISODE 4: JERRY WAYNE LONGMIRE part 2Here is part 2. Do you have a dream? Make it a goal, because you are running out of tomorrows...enjoy:If you are lucky, God will, at least once, bring a dude into your life that becomes a fast friend immediately. That is who this cat is to me. He doesn't have a website up yet. He has just come out of a 5 year hiatus. But he is one of the funniest guys alive. I hope you enjoy part 1 and share it with your friends.2019-03-2043 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaJerry Wayne Longmire Episode 2 part 1If you are lucky, God will, at least once, bring a dude into your life that becomes a fast friend immediately. That is who this cat is to me. He doesn't have a website up yet. He has just come out of a 5 year hiatus. But he is one of the funniest guys alive. I hope you enjoy part 1 and share it with your friends.2019-03-1838 min
Conversate with Shawn MatheniaMike Hickman episode 2Hey everybody!!!! This is part 2 of my first interview with Mike Hickman. Mike is a christian comic that has been an inspiration in my life. God has done some amazing things through him. We get into some deep issues with this episode. God has brought Mike and his wife through some trying times. But God always shows that He is there for His children. Enjoy this episode and please share it with your friends. You can find him at: https://mikehickmancomedy.com and you can find some videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIQPH0wL3zDJNAmCxI5F3w2019-03-1343 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaMike Hickman episode 1Hey everybody!!!! This took way too long. I had to finally get access to my old feed to be able to post this. Enjoy Mr. Mike Hickman... This is part one of my first interview with Mike Hickman. Mike is a christian comic that has been an inspiration in my life. God has done some amazing things through him. We conversate about our lives and how they are similar. He and I are both adopted. So if you want to know what adoption looks like from two comics looking back, this is for you. We will continue the conversation...2019-03-1330 minConversate with Shawn MatheniaCONVERSATE episode 0.5Just a little chat about what we are wanting to do with the Conversate podcast. Ruthie wanted to be on it too. So, I had to oblige her. I also discuss Dr. Grey Allison at the end of the podcast. I just wanted to tell everyone what he meant to me.I know there are a bunch of pauses and "uuhs" on here. It was my first time back in the podcast game. So stay tuned, because this is going to get better and more "funner".2019-03-1317 min