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Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #305 Lauren Jamison talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting her start in standup comedy in California and returning (close to) home during the pandemic How Alice in Wonderland helped her land Wanderlust, home of her monthly Yuk it Up comedy showcase Recording her LMAOF Austin special (set for release in 2024) Recorded November 2023 Follow Lauren Website - laurenjamisoncomedy.com Linktree - linktr.ee/laurenjamison Instagram Lauren - @thelaurenjamison Yuk It Up Comedy - @yukitupcomedy Facebook - facebook.com/thelaurenjamison TikTok - @thelaurenjamison Youtube - youtube.com/LaurenJamison OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/laurenjamison Do512 - do512.com/lauren-jamison Lauren can be seen and heard: Hosting and producing Yuk it Up Comedy (follow them on Instagram for schedule & location) The Jewcy Podcast - available on Spotify OFTV Comedy Special - Coming soon!! Subscribe to Only Fans for free for comedy bits & live streams Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, F

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #304 Aaron Brooks returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about The things that did, and did not happen, after he moved to Los Angeles in 2019 His fondness for The Lanalax Corporation podcast and how it helped him develop as a creative storyteller His triumphant return to comedy stages marked by headlining The Velveeta Room for one of his Top 5 shows since he started comedy (and we were there to see it, it ruled!) Going against the grain and being 100% okay with that   Recorded November 2023 Follow Aaron Brooks Twitter - @aaron__brooks Instagram - @aaronbrookscomedy Facebook - facebook.com/aaronbrookscomedy Youtube - youtube.com/@aaronbrooks Tumblr - aaronbrookscomedy.tumblr.com Aaron can be seen and heard: Album: Secrets (Sure Thing Records, 2019) Aaron Brooks' Comedy Mastery Tutorial The Lanalax Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #303 Amy Shanker talks with Valerie Lopez about Discovering comedy after being in a career she didn't love How that career gave her confidence on stage and the ability to control audiences Her debut album Unbelievable The fine art of talking on stage about touchy subjects Recorded November 2023 Follow Amy TikTok - @amyshankercomedy Twitter - @AmyShanker Instagram - @amyshanker Facebook - facebook.com/Ashankers Youtube - youtube.com/AmyShanker Do512 - do512.com/artists/amy-shanker Amy can be seen and heard: Unbelievable - Debut Special (released summer 2023) The Most Expensive Joke Show - 1st and 3rd Sundays, 6pm Creek and Cave Brian Holtzman & Friends - Tuesday November 21, 8pm  Chicago's Laugh Factory - November 24-25 Fort Worth - December 7 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us o

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #302 Eric Snader talks with Valerie Lopez about After a lifetime of avoiding it, how his friend Viva forced him to do an open mic (and never look back) The importance of living life to become a better writer The origin and evolution of the Chosen Comedy showcase Recorded October 2023 Follow Eric Instagram - @eric.snader Facebook - facebook.com/eric.snader Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/Eric.Snader Eric can be seen and heard: Chosen Comedy - Last Tuesday of the month, Live music at 7pm, Comedy starts at 7:30pm at Sunset Strip Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #301 CW: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you care for is having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988.   Ruby Dickulous talks with Valerie Lopez about Being raised in a family of funny, outrageous people His mom prediction that he would be a drag queen one day How the pandemic changed his life forever by forcing him to live in the present The success of his Drag Shows at comedy clubs around Austin Recorded September 2023 Follow Ruby Dickulous Website - rubydickulous.com Twitter - @rubydickulous Instagram - @rubydickulous TikTok - @rubydickulous Facebook - facebook.com/rubydickulous Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/rubydickulous Twitch - @rubydickulous Do512 - do512.com/ruby-dickulous Ruby Dickulous can be seen and heard: Drag Brunch - 12pm monthly at Cap City Comedy Club (check schedule for updates) November 12, 2023 December 17, 2023 Drag Brunch - at other venues throughout each month Follow

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #300 For our 300th episode, we have something to celebrate!! 300 episodes since January 2016 of comics from Austin, the nation, and the world sharing their stories and adventures as comics. Catch up on our early episodes as there are some gems from guests who started out as young comics in Austin who are now on TV, theater stages, and movies!   Dylan Carlino talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up thinking that Kathy Griffin was the only person who did comedy How a browser search on "what city is gay" lead to his move to Portland, Oregon The start of a perfectly timed friendship with Colton Dowling, his now co-host of Some of This is Bad podcast The road to becoming the 2023 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin (after moving to Austin in 2021 and almost quitting comedy) Recorded September 2023 Follow Dylan Instagram - @dylanpcarlino Facebook - facebook.com/carlino2 TikTok - @dylanpcarlino Youtube Dylan - youtube.com/@dylancarlino Some of This

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #299 CW: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you care for is having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988.   As we record the last episode in the 200s, Sean Reilly talks with Valerie Lopez about Being the president of his college's Comedy Club Throwing out his career dream of becoming an aerospace engineer to become a comic Being a finalist in the 2022 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin contest His latest podcast project, Sean's Show Everything else under the sun Recorded October 2023 Follow Sean Website - www.seanreillycomedy.com Beacons.ai- beacons.ai/seanreilly Instagram - @seanreillycomedy Facebook - facebook.com/seanreillycomedy TikTok - @seanreillycomedy Youtube - youtube.com/@SeanReillyComedy Twitter - @seandoesjokes Spotify - spotify.com/SeansShow   Sean can be seen and heard: Sean's Show on Youtube and Spotify Headlining at LOL San Antonio - Sunday Nov 12, 2023 Follow @ComedyWham on Inst

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #298 Lea'h Sampson talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up with a family of roasters How Lashonda Lester's advice set her on her way How a short move to New York City changed her life The wild ride she's had since releasing her Don't Tell Comedy special Recorded September 2023 Follow Lea'h Linktree - linktr.ee/Leahsampson Twitter - @leah_sampson1 Instagram - @officialleahsampson Facebook - facebook.com/leah.sampson TikTok - @leahsampson2 Youtube - youtube.com/@leahsampsoncomedy5169 OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/leeleesimpson Lea'h can be seen and heard: Don't Tell Comedy - 2023 Don't Tell Comedy Set Hear Me Bitch - Stay Tuned! Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #297 Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady of Sure Thing talks with Valerie Lopez (and special guest co-host Travis) about Reflecting on the 512 Sure Thing shows since 2011 The end of an Austin comedy era as Sure Thing winds down on October 6, 2023 What's next for Duncan and Brendan The upcoming release of Mac Blake's sophomore album on Sure Thing Records   Recorded August 2023 on location at the new Fallout Theater Podcast Studio with audio engineer Garrett Buss   Be sure to read the Austin Chronicle article written by Valerie available here: www.austinchronicle.com Follow Brendan Twitter - @YourPalBKO Instagram - @yourpalbko Follow Duncan Twitter - @aduncancarson Instagram - @aduncancarson Facebook - facebook.com/duncancarson TikTok - @yesterdayinaminute Follow Sure Thing Website - SureThingRecords.com Twitter - @SURETHINGATX Instagram - @surethingatx Facebook - facebook.com/SureThingATX See Duncan Every Friday Night at Fallout Theater with his n

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #296 Genivive Clinton talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a truck driver and the lessons learned from being on the road  Why dancing is so important to her How life changed for her after being picked for a Kill Tony minute What she's learned from being a door person for The Comedy Mothership Recorded September 2023 Follow Genivive Twitter - @cgenivive Instagram - @cgenivive Facebook - facebook.com/genivive.clinton Do512 - do512.com/artists/genivive-clinton Genivive can be seen and heard: Performing regularly at The Comedy Mothership Artisan Distillery - Sunday 9/23 7pm and 9:30pm, San Antonio, TX The Creek and the Cave - Thursday 9/28 8pm Cap City Comedy Club - Friday 9/29 7:30pm Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #295 Syd Goin talks with Valerie Lopez about Life growing up in Hawaii surrounded by overachievers Getting her start in comedy in New York City Learning to be more outgoing and building friendships The origin of the Naked Brunch web series Recorded September 2023 Follow Syd Linktree - linktr.ee/squanchyyyyyy Instagram  Syd - @sydbegoin Juicebar - @juicebarsketch Juicebox - @juiceboxcomedyatx Facebook - facebook.com/sydbegoin Youtube - youtube.com/channel/SydGoin Syd can be seen and heard: Juicebar - Monthly Austin-based sketch comedy on 4th Tuesdays, 8pm at Fallout Theater Juicebox - all-ladies sketch troupe producing sketches for Gold Comedy LUCID - Improv duo troupe (follow instagram for updates) Ketchup & Spice - Podcast between friends who live in different states and stay connected Naked Brunch Youtube web series Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #294 Lisa Smith talks with Valerie Lopez about Studying open mics for months before taking the leap Leaving the Atlanta comedy scene to making the move to Austin's comedy scene Her Love is Trash Podcast with co-host Neiko Smith   Recorded August 2023 Follow Lisa Twitter - @yolisayolisayo Instagram Lisa - @yolisayo Love is Trash - @loveistrashshow Facebook - facebook.com/yolisayo TikTok - @yolisayo Youtube - youtube.com/@yolisayo Weebly - yolisayo.weebly.com Lisa can be seen and heard: Love is Trash Podcast Buzzkill at the Buzzmill - September 27 at Buzzmill (1505 Towncreek) Texas Thursdays - September 28 at Rozco's Comedy Club Last Saturday Standup - September 30 at Mama Merlots Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #293 Sarah Spear talks with Valerie Lopez about Doing things on a whim The origin story of Texass Comedy, a queer-friendly showcase Why it's ok to fail Recorded August 2023 Follow Sarah Website - www.thesarahspear.com Linktree - linktr.ee/spearsarah Twitter - @spearsarah Instagram  @spearsarah @texasscomedy Facebook - facebook.com/spearsarah TikTok - @sarah__supernova Do512 - do512.com/sarah-spear Discord - Sarah_in_space Sarah can be seen and heard: TexAss Comedy - Twice a month rotating schedule at rotating venues (follow @texasscomedy on IG for updates) Campfire Comedy - Every 3rd Thursday, 8pm at Buzz Mill Gold Comedy Team Sketches - debut sketch (follow Gold Comedy on Youtube for more every 6 weeks) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for Comed

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #292 Martin Morrow talks with Valerie Lopez about Bursting out of the Alabama bubble Learning the pitfalls of having "resting approachable face" a.k.a. being too nice How shifts in his mindset have resulted in new milestones His debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded August 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Pub­lic Rela­tions for arrang­ing this interview. Follow Martin Website - martinmorrow.me Linktree - linktr.ee/martinmmorrow Twitter - @martinMmorrow Instagram - @martinmmorrow Facebook - facebook.com/martin.morrow TikTok - @martinmmorrow Youtube - youtube.com/martinmorrow Medium - martin-m-morrow.medium.com Twitch - twitch.tv/martinmmorrow Martin can be seen and heard: LMAOF Los Ange­les Spe­cial — releas­ing August 2023 Comical Race Theory - touring colleges all over the country NBC's Last Comic Standing (2015) Comedy Central's Why? with Hannibal Buress Bullies - Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Faceb

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #291 Mateen Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about His fondness for his hometown of Detroit and the significance of headlining this year's 2023 Motor City Comedy Festival Learning the business of comedy in LA. . . the hard way The power of making connections and how those connections make you better Being the #1 Wedding Officiant in Southern California His debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded August 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Pub­lic Rela­tions for arrang­ing this interview. Follow Mateen Website - mateenstewart.com Linktree - linktr.ee/mateenstewart Twitter - @mateenstewart Instagram - @mateenstewart Facebook - facebook.com/mateenstewartcomedy TikTok - @mateenstewart OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/mateenstewart Youtube - youtube.com/@MateenStewartComedy Follow Married by Mateen Contact - Married by Mateen Instagram - @marriedbymateen Mateen can be seen and heard: LMAOF Los Ange­les Spe­cial — releas­ing Augu

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #290 Read the article at   Brandi Denise talks with Valerie Lopez about Being told you're funny by George Clinton Moving halfway across the country to pursue comedy, even after losing out on an opportunity (aka turn lemons into lemonade) Putting in the work to be a success as comic, actress, and writer Her debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded July 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Public Relations for arranging this interview. Follow Brandi Website - www.brandidenise.com Twitter - @lolbrandidenise Instagram - @brandideniseboyd Facebook - facebook.com/BrandiDenise TikTok - @lolbrandidenise4 Youtube - youtube.com/@brandidenisecomedy OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/brandidenisecomedy Brandi can be seen and heard: LMAOF Los Angeles Special - releasing August 2023 Comedy Bar, Chicago - Headlining September 15-17, 2023 BET's Comic View - Reboot of the classic comic showcase, expected Fall 2023 Dirty Sets, Los Angeles - host o

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #289 Emma Holder talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting an early start with character-led performances Building a sense of community within the Austin comedy scene How being a therapist helps her as a performer Recorded July 2023 Follow Emma Instagram - @theemmaholder TikTok - @lilemmaholder Youtube - youtube.com/@TheEmmaholder Emma can be seen and heard: Stool Pigeon Improv - Saturdays in August, ColdTowne theater, 8:30pm 2023 FPIA - Tuesday August 1st at Cap City Comedy Club Taylor Swift Sketch Show - A Comedy of Eras What a Character - limited series show Twin Beds Podcast Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #288 Mimi Meier talks with Valerie Lopez about Why performing children's theater is very humbling (and prepares you for standup comedy) The power of feeling uncomfortable to help you build your skills Launching her sketch duo with Austin is for Lovers (and landing in 2023 Austin Sketch Fest) Landing a spot on the 2023 Moontower Just For Laughs festival Recorded June 2023 Follow Mimi Website - mimimeiercomedy.com Linktree - linktr.ee/mimimeier Instagram - @themimimeier TikTok - @themimimeier Youtube - youtube.com/MimiMeier Spotify - Mimi Meier channel Mimi can be seen and heard: Campfire Comedy - Buzzmill, every Third Thursday FPIA Quarterfinals - August 22, 2023 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.  

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #287 Aaron Cheatham talks to Valerie Lopez about Growing up relentlessly trying to make his father laugh Thriving as a comic during the pandemic Reworking his special "Family Man" for several years until he got it just right for release this year The Austin Comedy Scene today and how wonderful the scene is for comics and comedy enthusiasts alike  Recorded June 2023 Follow Aaron Linktree - linktr.ee/aaroncheatham Twitter - @_aaroncheatham Instagram - @_aaroncheatham Facebook - facebook.com/aaron.cheatham.16 TikTok - @_aaroncheatham Youtube - youtube.com/@_aaroncheatham Do512 - do512.com/aaron-cheatham Aaron can be seen and heard: Second special will be taped in Fall 2023 Launching Bootleg Media (January 2024) Podcasts Gray Area Podcast Black and Tan Podcast Specials Family Man (2023) Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedy

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #286 Laurie Kilmartin talks with Valerie Lopez about: Her start in San Francisco and how she ended up in New York City Landing her first writing job at Tough Crowd followed by Conan O'Brien Juggling the demands of being a writer, road comic, parent, and daughter. The origin of the Jackie and Laurie Show podcast Recorded April 2023 Special thanks to Bruce Smith of Omnipop Talent Group Follow Laurie Website - www.kilmartin.com Twitter - @anylaurie16 Instagram - @anylaurie16 Facebook - Facebook.com/LaurieKilmartin Youtube - Youtube.com/lauriekilmartin Laurie can be seen and heard: Special New Special COMING SOON! 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad Albums Corset 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad 5 Minutes to Myself  Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) The Jackie and Laurie Show Books Dead People Suck Sh*tty Mom Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and T