InTALLerable

Our guest is returning to an entirely different Top Shelf Studios than the one he remembers from his first appearance.  He is such an O.G. InTALLerable guest, that his first episode was way back in our no-video era.  Thank goodness he could make time for us while he was in Denver, so you all can see his beautiful face; a stand-up comic, artist, and all around high-quality human, please re-welcome:...

Our guest this time is a treat. A treat you can find in a fancy boutique and your favorite mom & pop shop (that probably doesn’t exist anymore). Something sweet with Minnesota nice on the inside and a quick-witted, comedic-genius-in-the-making coating. While yes, it’s heresy ‘round these parts to wear Timberwolves gear, Sam is someone we should make an exception for; so please welcome to Top S...

We are fortunate to welcome someone who wears all the hats; a stand-up comic, veteran festival producer, the host of ‘The Art of Bombing’ podcast, but most important for when we chose to record this episode: we were lucky to have a tried & true South Dakotan willing to grit his teeth through “the cold” to pod it up for you, our fine listeners. Please welcome to InTALLerable for his Top Shelf S...

Ep. 217: New World Order: Do Good. (Ft. John Lamberger & Connor Moore) Our guests are matriculating masters students studying Internal Security at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver .  One is a veteran of our armed forces (Oorah) , the other a veteran of Sean’s Top-Shelf antics & sarcasm.  Please welcome what we around these parts (a garage on...

Returning guests, but this time, together?!   Welcome back two stand-up comics from Colorado Springs, hosts of the now defunct, Beanie Boys Podcast : Cameron MacKenzie & Thad B.!   You should (must!) follow them & keep an eye out for their new revamped show: ‘ Downbad Pod’ A quality hang with these gents from start to finish. We jump from targeted ads on social media for E.D., piercings ‘t...

Our guests are quarter-zipped up, looking fly as hell, and are ready for whatever InTALLerable has in store (hint, a lot).  Both Denver open-mic comics whom Grant loves so much that he provided their quarter-zips & sat in with these fine gentlemen for the EATIN’ .  Join me in welcoming two dudes who we had almost too much fun hanging & eating smoked chicken wings with, it’s dapper & de...

Our guests are two childhood friends who grew up together in South Carolina. Jesse Green makes his Top Shelf debut, promising to keep his clothes on the entire time, and returning fan-favorite, Jacob Humphries, who is always eager to smash some smoked chicken wings & turn up the riff to InTALLerable levels. We learn about the origin of Jesse’s old-timey name, and hear all about working in a lo...

My guest is Colorado Springs based stand-up comic, Russell Keller!  You can follow him on Instagram @RussellPKeller or find out where you can see him perform next on his website: https://www.russellkellercomedy.com   Russell produces & hosts lots of amazing shows around the Springs, including: ‘Pikes Punks’ a monthly comedy show & the ‘Don’t Tell’ comedy shows in Colorado Springs.  His jou...

My guest is Tairee Dillard, Denver stand-up comic & returning guest to InTALLerable.  He kindly put up with our non ADA-compliant studio setup, so that we could ring in the new year over some of life’s finer things: Hennessy & Red Bull, smoked chicken wings, and laughter among friends.  The last of which being the scarcest resource in our battle against AI Slop.  Tairee tells me about this...

Santa came late on this release, but only ‘cause his reindeer had a mixup with a Kia Soul.  He said our loyal fans would understand & appreciate the extra anticipation.  Not expecting any extra gifts, but any coal we get in InTALLerable’s stocking would only fuel our rise.   Our guests are old friends, Al, known for his disdain for all things, but especially Christmas, and Sam, professional pr...

Our guest, Brent Gill,  is a stand-up comedian & Colorado-native who began performing comedy while attending CU Boulder.  After years of being a well-loved staple of Denver’s comedy scene, the founder of the ‘Boulder Comedy Show’ & ‘Good Session’ has moved to the modern Mecca (arguably) for stand-up comedy: Austin, Texas.  Brent is a seasoned storyteller with unlimited stage presence &...

Ho Ho Ho!  Merry Christmas to all — especially all you who know how to properly pronounce: ‘Nuclear’ .  Our guests are both returning InTALLerable fan-favorites & Denver stand-up comics, eager to drink some ‘Nog & munch the best backyard smoked chicken wings Colorado offers. Whether you’re reading this at your work desk or you’re comfortably tucked in bed, get UP UP UP on your Christmas-lo...

Our returning guest is the founder of Pallet City Comedy, host & producer of stand-up shows all around Denver, and a high school teacher molding the minds of our future leaders.  Between teaching freshman about genocide during his days and performing stand-up comedy at night, you might be wondering (like I was) how he manages to oscillate between the Holocaust and Ha-Ha’s .  Garrett Nygren say...

Keeping this short & sweet.  Thankful for this one.  We welcome back returning guests: Grant Lucas & Patrick Trujillo, for a Thanksgiving chill-sesh with the boys.  Finally, Sean serves up Patrick his signature smoked wings for his esteemed review.  We all hope you fine internet people enjoy this one as much as we did.  Tell someone you love them or call an old friend to catch up.  Life’s...

Our guest finished 2nd in Comedy Works 2025 New Faces Contest, which in his eyes, means that he was the greatest loser.  A stand-up comic who grew up a Florida-man, don’t let his gay-vampire vibe fool ya, his heart is gold & his wit is quick  — Christian D’Angelo! Follow Christian on Instagram @good_mornin_captain Christian tells me why Dogs are “one-note”, we hear about the cat-clash currentl...

Our guest hosts what he calls “The Dumbest Cooking Show on the Internet.”   A well-seasoned man-of-the-meat, Pat Dawson AKA Chef Pat (‘Cookin’ Meat with Chef Pat’), is ready to take on InTALLerable’s smoked chicken wings & tell us about his crazy life that has led him to his place as an integral part of the Denver Comedy scene.   Follow Chef Pat @Cookin_Meat on Instagram & subscribe to @Co...

Our guest is a ‘Kill Tony’ Golden Ticket Winner , a stand-up comedian from Colorado Springs, now requesting chocolate milk for his green rooms all across America, please welcome back to InTALLerable — JJ Alexander!  Follow JJ on Instagram @JJ_Standup & check out his new podcast @PinkCrocodileProductions  Bonding over smoked wings, JJ tells Sean & producer Grant Lucas about his journey to A...

Our guests are creators of the Steamboat Comedy Show & co-hosts of the award-winning podcast, The Steamboat Comedy Podcast , both stand-up comics who proudly came to Denver for a TiddieBois Weekend , making a stop for smoked-chicken at Top Shelf Studios, please welcome: Matt Newland & Kyle Ruff! This winter, Matt & Kyle are producing perhaps the most unique experience in stand-up, come...

Our guests are Idaho-based stand-up comics & the hosts of ‘Pretty Good Podcast’ — Samson Large & Max Knudson — gracing us at Top Shelf Studios for a quality hang with cigarillo Sam on production. Follow Samson @SkiLarge & Max @MaxKnudson on Instagram!  Go follow/subscribe/support their show: ‘Pretty Good Podcast’ wherever you listen/watch. We discussed the origins of Max’s ‘PrettyGood’...

Our guest is a prolific touring comedian from Detroit, co-host of one of the most popular weekly shows in Colorado, ‘Thick Skin’ , and someone with more stories than he can even remember — Mike Stanley!  Check out his upcoming dates at MikeStanleyComedian.com — Be sure to go follow him on Instagram @Mike_Stanley & TikTok @SirMikeStanley We talked about Mike’s funny family, growing up playing i...

All our flights at TSS are milestones, but we went extra BIG, even more InTALLerable, for our 200th episode.  A live sketch artist plucked from a nearby courtroom, our small (but mighty) studio audience, and two of my favorite silly-goose guests.  It’s a bacon-wrapped fever dream with two of the funniest dudes to grace our modest studios: Nate Malouf (@suffering.malouf) & Jacob Humphries (@chr...

Our guest — Aaron Fleck — makes his podcast debut on InTALLerable at TSS for an unforgettable episode.  Though he looks & sounds like a natural, Aaron had never been on a podcast before, so we feel especially honored he wanted to pop his pod-cherry here at TSS.   Go see him perform comedy & be sure you follow him on Instagram @Aaron_Fleck  — Lots of his videos feature his loving Rottweiler...

Our guest is a stand-up comedian & an open mic host in Denver, who is not liked by the French TSA;  He told us how he learned (after being detained) that he shares his name with a supposed Hamas Financier.  Our guest for this flight in TSS  —  Ameen Mustafa!   Follow Ameen on Instagram @StopitAmeen Ameen's new show ‘Witch Hunt’ debuts October 3rd at Rise Comedy Club  —  If you like game sh...

Our guest is learning from the pros, just like Sean.  The old way.  Tried and true, by cleaning up one broken glass at a time.  A veteran door-guy at the Denver Improv and a veteran veteran of the US Army, please welcome: Nakata!  We learn how Nakata stumbled upon his door job at the Improv, how his Asian genes will help him look young until he looks way too old, and he tells us (all he can) about...

Our guest brought along her hilarious stage presence to TSS, bravely climbing into our studio (garage) for a hot & heavy episode full of educating two dumb men about the plight of aging womanhood.  We are joined by “the cougar of Colorado Comedy” — Mo Vida! During the Great Financial Crisis, Mo was a recruiter living in NYC & working in private wealth.  Surely, this experience enhanced her...