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Before They Stood Up
EP31: Alex Stein
In this episode, I sit down with the one and only Alex Stein—comedian, provocateur, and master of the unexpected. Known for his viral stunts, fearless satire, and unapologetic takes, Alex shares the wild ride that led him to where he is today.We dive into:🔥 His rise from reality TV to political satire😂 The art of trolling and pushing boundaries in comedy🎭 The backlash, the fans, and the moments that even he didn’t see coming💭 His take on the current state of comedy, media, and free speechGet ready f...
2025-03-10
1h 44
Before They Stood Up
EP30: Shahyan Jahani
My very first guest, Shahyan, is back for round two! A year has passed since his debut on the podcast, and we’re catching up on everything that’s happened since. From personal growth to unexpected twists. Join us for a reflective, funny, and unfiltered look at his past year.
2025-03-02
2h 36
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EP29: Nido Ajami
Nido, CEO and Co-founder of Fancrowd Inc., joins me to talk about the future of ComedyTech. Based in Dallas, Fancrowd is on a mission to create a platform that rewards people for their sense of humor—whether they're creating, spotting, or sharing funny moments. Tune in as we dive into the innovative ways they're combining comedy and technology, and how they're empowering everyday people to get recognized for their comedic contributions.
2025-02-23
3h 12
Before They Stood Up
EP28: Mike is Eaton
Mike Eaton is back! My good friend and hilarious standup comic returns for another round of laughs, unfiltered stories, and comedy insights. We dive into his latest adventures in standup, a new food podcast (I Could Eat Podcast), and solve all of life's problems.
2025-02-15
1h 55
Before They Stood Up
EP27: Garvey Marcus
In this episode, I sat down with Garvey Marcus, a rising star in the Dallas comedy scene. Known for his sharp wit and relatable humor, Garvey brings his unique perspective on everyday life, pushing boundaries while keeping audiences laughing along the way. We dive into his journey as a comedian, what it’s like navigating the Dallas comedy scene, and the moments that have shaped his career so far.
2025-02-04
3h 19
Before They Stood Up
The Wright Answers EP1: Dr. Adam Wright MD
Dr. Wright, graduated with honors from Texas A&M University with a degree in Biomedical Science and History in 2010 before attending Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2014. Dr. Wright completed his residency at BSW Hospital in Temple, Texas followed by a joint replacement fellowship at the Tahoe Arthroplasty Fellowship in Reno, Nevada. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
2025-01-28
2h 18
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EP26: Lawrence Rosales
In this episode, I welcome back the hilarious Lawrence Rosales, a returning guest who never fails to bring the laughs. Lawrence joins me to talk about his brand new stand-up comedy special, diving deep into the creative process behind it and the personal experiences that inspire his comedy. From his personal life to the struggles and triumphs of the stand-up scene, we cover it all. Join us for an insightful and funny conversation where Lawrence reflects on his journey, shares behind-the-scenes stories, and offers a glimpse into the life of a comedian navigating the ups and downs of fame...
2025-01-22
1h 17
Before They Stood Up
Texas Tales EP1: Texas Slim
In this interview, I sat down with Texas Slim, a Texas native who’s reshaping the future of both food systems and decentralized finance through his Beef Initiative. Raised in the heart of ranching country, Slim’s life has been shaped by the values of hard work, independence, and a deep connection to the land. Today, he’s using those same principles to advocate for a more sustainable, local food economy. Through the Beef Initiative, Slim is promoting a direct connection between ranchers and consumers, using Bitcoin and blockchain technology to create transparency and fairness in the beef industry. Our conver...
2025-01-17
3h 46
Before They Stood Up
Notable Armenians EP1: Lucy Yeghiazaryan
Lucy Yeghiazaryan is an American Armenian vocalist who has become a leading voice in American straight-ahead jazz by bringing the real richness of her heritage together with her love for the ultimate American artform. She is a recipient of grants from the Doris Duke Foundation, Chamber Music America and the New York Foundation for the Arts. She has shared the stage with Harold Mabern, Houston Person, Grant Stewart, Terell Stafford, Bernadette Peters, Arto Tuncboyaijian and many more. She regularly works with the Emmet Cohen trio and can be found performing in and outside of The United States with regular appearances...
2025-01-16
1h 21
Before They Stood Up
EP25: Jonathan Kite
Jonathan Kite may be best known for his starring role as the hilarious and lovable Ukrainian cook “Oleg” in CBS’ long-running, award-winning comedy series 2 BROKE GIRLS opposite Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. He can currently be seen opposite Jamie Foxx in the Netflix comedy series DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME and the Netflix feature THE CURSE OF BRIDGE HOLLOW. As a stand-up comedian, Kite has performed nationwide and internationally to sold-out audiences. He is an expert impressionist, boasting over 250 celebrity and character impressions that include Donald Trump, Vince Vaughn, Tom Hanks, Seth Rogen, Liam Neeson, Christian Bale, Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., a...
2025-01-15
1h 54
Before They Stood Up
EP2: Ryan Joseph
Ryan Joseph is one of the funniest comedians on and off the stage. His dark approach to humor is very refreshing in a woke cancel culture world. Ryan has appeared in many notable clubs and events, Kill Tony, NY Comedy Festival’s Funniest, Skankfest, US Comedy Contest. Ryan hosts the Ryan Joseph Show podcast. He is a regular traveling all over the country as a standup. This is a conversation about his journey thus far.
2024-08-21
1h 43
Before They Stood Up
EP24: Maverick McWilliams
Maverick was born to be an entertainer. At the age of 10 he became an actor, appearing in two national commercials and “The Spy Next Door,” starring Jackie Chan, Billy Ray Cyrus, and George Lopez. After leaving junior college he moved in with his father in Oklahoma. He pushed Maverick to get on stage for the first time seven years ago and he’s been hooked ever since. In his short amount of time doing comedy he’s travelled much of the Southwest opening for comics such as Josh Wolf, Theo Von, Big Jay Oakerson, John Heffron, T...
2024-05-20
2h 15
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EP23: Kirstie Hayden
Kirstie Hayden, is a Dallas comic known for her dark, dry humor reminiscent of a fine cabernet. With a mix of awkward charm and undeniable charisma, Kirstie has captivated audiences nationwide, from clubs across the US to radio appearances on Bo & Jim 92.5. She's rocked stages at top festivals like the Plano Comedy Festival and the Portland Maine Comedy Festival, and was a semi-finalist on Funniest Comic in Texas. Sharing the spotlight with comedy giants like Nimesh Patel, Dave Attell, Steve Treviño, Liz Miele, and more, Kirstie's unique style promises a night of laughter you won't soon forget. This i...
2024-02-16
2h 02
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EP22: Ric Diez
"Ric Diez (@sadmanric), an enigmatic Spanish one-liner comedian, a maestro of the absurd and the dark. With a razor-sharp wit and a penchant for the unconventional, he crafts jokes that probe the depths of the human psyche, leaving audiences in stitches while contemplating life’s complexities. He’s the first European recipient of the coveted Golden Ticket on the “Kill Tony” show, and recently made noise at the first Kill Tony Arena Show. Prepare to be both amused and enlightened as he fearlessly navigates the murky waters of the human experience, one punchline at a time." This is a conversation on his j...
2024-02-09
1h 27
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EP21: Antonio (HotTopic) Barnes
A Dallas-based comedian, HotTopic got his start at The J-Spot. He is a touring comic who travels the world to hone his craft. Antonio (HotTopic) Barnes is a quick-witted comedian with a one-of-a-kind style. HotTopic not only delivers great jokes, but he also dresses to impress. He has performed on the European Comedy Tour and for troops on deployment multiple times. Antonio is a rising star who will undoubtedly become a household name in the near future. This is a conversation about his journey thus far.
2024-01-06
3h 06
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EP20: Lukas McCrary
Lukas is a comedian from East Tennessee who is now based in Austin, TX. His stand-up was featured on Netflix's 20 Somethings, and he has performed at SXSW, Skankfest, and was named a 2023 New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. His comedy has been seen over 7 million times on Instagram and TikTok. In Austin, Lukas successfully auditioned to be in the first class of comedians at The Comedy Mothership. Lukas can be seen at clubs all over Austin and is a name to watch out for in a new breed of Austin killers. This is a conversation...
2023-12-20
1h 26
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EP19: Cody Swindell
As a rising comic in the DFW comedy scene, Cody has already performed all over Texas and several surrounding states. Cody was once given a whole green back for his comedic performance. Since then, there has been no looking back. If you like quick-witted humor that tackles today’s toughest issues, then you will likely have to look elsewhere. But surely you will still love the slow-witted comedic stylings of Cody Swindell’s enjoyable nonsense. Cody is a rising star in the comedy scene, and this is a conversation on his journey thus far.
2023-11-22
2h 34
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Journeys EP1: Darian Irwin
Darian is an Austin comedian that has gone through a journey of getting into shape. As part of that journey Darian lost a bunch of weight, and begin cycling as part of his regular fitness routine. In October of 2023 Darian decided to cycle from Austin Texas, to Las Vegas Nevada for Skank Fest, where he was a featured comedian. We begin the episode with Darian at the Famous Creek and The Cave (ATX) studio, and we end in Las Vegas were we wrap up the interview of his incredible journey.
2023-11-08
2h 11
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EP18: Dez O'Neal
Dez O’Neal is a Texas native who began in the arts studying theater and acting. He made the transition to stand-up comedy and has never looked back. Dez has been named "Funniest Comic in Texas" out of 500 contestants. Dez is a very experienced comedian that knows how to gauge a crowd even before he gets on the stage. Pivoting on the fly to make sure that the audience is laughing moment by moment is what sets Dez apart. This is a conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.
2023-10-08
1h 59
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EP17: Arun Rama
Arun Rama is an Indian American comedian, who got his start in Washington D.C. After moving to Dallas Arun has become a regular at the hottest comedy clubs in Dallas. Arun has a unique and interesting approach to the way he sees the world, and it shows in his comedy. Arun comedy can be reflected in the following conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.
2023-09-17
2h 45
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EP16: Mike Eaton
Mike Eaton is a Austin, TX based comedian. Mike has been making people laugh all over the country, Mike Eaton is giggling personified. He is the former Austin Roast Battle Champion and host of the Highly Social podcast on the Drinking Bros Network(on this channel). When he’s not on stage, you can find Mike eating food. Mike has worked with: Louis CK, Whitney Cummings, Yannis Pappas, Tim Dillon, Jonathan Kite, Tone Bell, Tony Hinchcliffe, Big Jay Oakerson, Luis Gomez, Ian Edwards, and many more. This is a conversation is about his journey as a comedian thus far.
2023-09-02
2h 00
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BTSU: EP16: Peng Dang
Peng Dang was born in China. His standup connects two worlds from growing up in China to living in the United States. His sharp observation, lighthearted sarcasm, and unique delivery have led him to opportunities to perform at comedy festivals including Tower City Comedy Festival, Portland Comedy Festival, and Dallas Comedy Festival. Peng Dang is a newly added regular performer at the world-famous Comedy Cellar, a NY comedy club that's frequented by celebrity performers such as Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Kevin Hart. He is a member of Stars of Tomorrow and a finalist at the Funniest Comic in T...
2023-08-26
2h 10
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EP15: Parker Slayyvens
Parker Slavens is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian based out of Dallas, Texas. Starting his comedy journey as a child performing comedy magic shows across Texas and Tennessee; Parker has been on stages his entire life. His ability to connect with audiences has led to opportunities to perform nationwide, working with seasoned stand-ups, SNL alums, and a few members of the coveted magician’s alliance. This is a conversation about his journey thus far.
2023-08-14
2h 10
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EP14: LaRon Wright
LaRon Wright is a comedian who got his start in the DFW Metroplex, now based in Austin, TX. Originally from the Panhandle, he brings his laid back approach of the small town to the big city and commands your attention with his low baritone voice and sharp wit. His stand up covers a broad range of topics from his unique upbringing, to race in America. LaRon has made a name for himself as an emcee and a feature, working with Rick Gutierrez, Paul Varghese, Nick Guerra and Dan Cummins. You can catch him at weekly shows in Austin, all...
2023-08-06
2h 28
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EP13: Raj Sharma Pt2
Raj began his comedy journey in Dallas, and as a veteran comedian of 21 years Raj has become an international headliner. Raj was the first comic to be passed at The Laugh Factory on a 6 min guest spot and has since had his first hour special, “Raj Sharma Live from, Las Vegas”, produced and available on Amazon. That same year, he was THE stand-out performer of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase. In 2016, Raj co-created “Raj Sharma Presents…”, a series of shows benefiting charities across the U.S and Australia and is the headliner and a curator of the “Weirdass Pajama Festiv...
2023-07-23
1h 45
Before They Stood Up
EP13: Raj Sharma Pt1
Raj began his comedy journey in Dallas, and as a veteran comedian of 21 years Raj has become an international headliner. Raj was the first comic to be passed at The Laugh Factory on a 6 min guest spot and has since had his first hour special, “Raj Sharma Live from, Las Vegas”, produced and available on Amazon. That same year, he was THE stand-out performer of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase. In 2016, Raj co-created “Raj Sharma Presents…”, a series of shows benefiting charities across the U.S and Australia and is the headliner and a curator of the “Weirdass Pajama Festiv...
2023-07-23
1h 44
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EP12: Scott Crisp
Scott Crisp is a Dallas native. Scott has been doing comedy writing, and is one of the funniest comedians in the Dallas scene. He can be seen regularly at Hyena's Comedy Club, Addison Improv, and Dallas Comedy Club. This is a conversation about his journey as a standup thus far.
2023-07-09
2h 10
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EP11: Derrick Jack
Derrick Jack is an Illinois born comedian; his quick-witted style of comedy is all Midwest. Why do you do comedy?", the answer is simple. "It's extremely difficult to be sad when you're laughing.” Derrick is a regular in the Dallas comedy scene and is a killer on the mic. Derrick is also a spoken word artist. This is a conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.
2023-07-03
1h 57
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EP10: Sri Raj
Sri Raj is a Dallas based comedian, with an interesting perspective and unique brand of comedy. As an Indian American growing up in Texas shaped his style of comedy and killer beard. This is a conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.
2023-06-25
2h 15
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EP9: Liz Miele
Liz Miele, was born in New Jersey. Liz started doing stand-up at the age of 16 in NYC. At 18 she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine. Liz has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She’s also appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” She regularly tours internationally and has three albums out on Spotify & iTunes plus her first special “Self Help Me” is on YouTube. Her second special “The Ghost of Academic Future”, also on YouTube. Her first book, “Why Cats Are...
2023-06-19
1h 34
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EP8: Paxton Bailey
Paxton Bailey was born in Arlington Texas. Paxton graduated from Terleton State university, and has been doing stand up since 2022. As a young up and comer Paxton isn't afraid to push the boundaries to see where the breaking point is. Paxton is a regular in the Dallas comedy scene. He can be seen at Hyenas Comedy club Dallas & Fort Worth, and the Addison Improv. This is a conversation with Paxton on his Journey as a comedian thus far.
2023-06-11
2h 46
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EP7: Nathan Rivas
Nathan Rivas is an Amarillo Texas native, whose been in the DFW scene since 2017. Nathan was attending the University of North Texas when he first tried his shot at standup. Just like so many before him his first time wasn’t a roaring success, but Nathan was hooked instantly. Since then, Nathan has performed shows in various clubs like Hyena’s, Dallas Comedy Club, and Plano House of Comedy. When he’s not on the mic, Nathan is working on material with his comedy friends, or on his own. This is a conversation with Nathan about his journey as a comedi...
2023-06-04
2h 23
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EP6: Chandler Valencia
Chandler Valencia was born in Louisiana, and is in the beginning stages of what is bound to be a very fruitful standup comedy career. Chandler has been doing open mics, and shows all over Texas. He has performed and interviewed on Kill Tony. Chandler was crowned the winner of the Ryan Joseph contest. Valencia is constantly out at open mics all over Dallas TX mastering his craft. He was the headliner at the Frisco Rail Yard comedy night. At just 22 years old there's no telling what this rising star will do in the future. This is a conversation with...
2023-05-27
2h 31
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EP5: Derrick Cakley
Derrick Cakley has been doing standup comedy for over a decade. His debut comedy album “Telling Jokes and Wrecking Lives” is a great introduction to who Derrick is and his style of comedy. Derrick also performed at the Denton Black Film Festival and was the winner of the festival. Derrick has done standup all over the country and as a seasoned vet of over ten years, Derrick has been through the ups and downs of being a comedian. This conversation is about his journey as a standup thus far, and what the future holds.
2023-05-19
1h 36
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EP4: Lawrence Rosales
Lawrence Rosales is a Dallas native and one of the rising stars of Texas comedy. He regulars at the Addison Improv, and Hyenas Comedy Club. Lawrence is a 2-time finalist for the Addison Improvs funniest comic in Texas competition. Lawrence has been working on the road for the last six years, and he’s worked with some of the hottest names in comedy including Mark Normand and Big Jay Oakerson. You've also seen him on the Kill Tony podcast. Lawrence has had an interesting path to comedy and his childhood and past has a lot to do with the br...
2023-05-07
1h 52
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EP3: Shiva Ary
Shiva Ary is a stand up comedian from Dallas, TX. Shiva has been working as a comic for the past 6 years. Shiva has opened for Theo Von, Doug Stanhope Jon Reep, Fortune Femister, and many others! As an Indian/American comedian Shiva draws on his experiences growing up in Dallas. Shiva has a dark sense of humor and has a great way of finding the funny in any situation life throws at him.
2023-05-02
2h 01
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EP1: Shahyan Jahani
Shahyan is a Dallas-based comedian hitting stages all around the US for the past 7 years. He's performed in festivals and clubs across the country, he's opened for some amazing headliners such as Emily Heller, Helen Hong, Paul Hooper, Liz Miele, and Dean Edwards. He is also one of the hosts Hayenas Comedy Club in Dallas. This conversation is about his journey as a stand up comedian thus far. Shahyan also has a life and career outside of stand-up and he touches on these topics throughout our conversation.
2023-04-01
1h 57