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Sunny Davis joins us the week in a very fun sit down! Sunny is a young master of social media, and performer since childhood, and now she’s working on her stand up. In this episode we cover A.I., game shows, and the importance of reading! Sunny has also only been a comic for 4 months and has been listening to every episode, I ask her what she’s learned. @Likebeestosunny Produced by David Stickle,...

Genna Marie joins us to discuss what it was like, attempted to become a comedian in the 80s. She also tells us a story about how she wrote a joke for Rodney Dangerfield, and we talk about the time we were on a show together in Newburgh that interrupted a birthday party. We are also joined by Madison her pup! Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg at Radio Free Rhinecliff

Brad Monkell and his amazing voice joins us from the Albany comedy scene. Brad is musician and comedian, who grew up on a farm just outside of Albany NY. In this episode we talk about growing hay, Dane Cook, taking a break in comedy, and performing comedy vs music. We even come up with a fun show idea. Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg at Radio Free Rhinecliff

Ethan Wilder is a comedian out of the Capitol Region scene. He joins us after he was recently diagnosed with a benign brain tumor which was effecting his vision. We also talk about pursing our comedy goals by becoming show producers. We saved room for daddy issues as well as we share our relationships with our dads. Please give him a follow on IG @Ethan_wilder16 Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer...

Michael Saltz is a comedian and producer in the Hudson Valley. He's also the host of the famous Two Way Mic in Beacon NY every Wednesday. In this episode we talk about producing shows, picking line ups, and performing longer sets. Salty also informs me that Santa isn't real and how to make coffee. Check out his YouTube for Salty's 180 and his podcast "Salty vs Scotty" Produced by David Stickle, Je...

This week we go on the road and film an episode on the couch of the very funny Sean Barry. In this episode with discuss comedy, show production, Mamdani, and we go hard on the sports. Sean has a show coming up on 9/18/26 called the Hot Guy Auction. Please support and follow him ​⁠ @seanbarrycomic Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg at Radio Free Rhinecliff

Joel Brassard joins us from Albany NY to riff and talk comedy. In this episode we bounce around from topic to topic but maintain a silly convo. We do shout outs to Bill Burr, discuss imposter syndrome, and pick each other’s noses. We also cover open mic etiquette and picking what jokes you keep vs drop. Joel also tracks mins on stage in a year and his goal is 1500 mins Produced by David Stickle, J...

Alejandro Morales is a stand up comedian out of the Philly scene, turned Hudson Valley headliner. Coming out of Philly, Alejandro was able to develop with many working comics that have been seen on the show "Tires", including Shane Gillis. We also talk about "Good Good Comedy Show" which Alejandro helped create and was scouted by MTV and IFC. This was one of my favorite sit downs with a comic and...

This week we're joined by potentially the most likeable comic in the Hudson Valley. Drew Moore is an Albany based stand up comic who thinks of unique concepts nah sayin? Drew is one of my favorite comics to see on any lineup, he has an ability to talk about tough subjects and keep the crowd on his side. In this episode we go over bits (explicit content warning), we talk about Drew's early comedy e...

B. Rose is a comedy fan, friend of the show, and has the blessing of being my bestie. B has gone to most of my shows, and has attended many open mics here in the Hudson Valley. We have an open discussion on the comedy scene from a comic and non-comic perspective. We also talk a lot about the new Louis CK special recently released on Netflix. Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty R...

Vinnie Pedi is a stand up comedian based in NYC who got his comedic start in the Hudson Valley and has made a name for himself as one of the best comedy hosts in NYC. This is a host heavy episode. Vinnie and I talk about the do's and don'ts, as well as some fun stories. We also talk about Vinnie's experience running for an elected position in the City of Poughkeepsie. ⁨@VinniePedi⁩ ⁨@Davidsticklec...

Aislinn Janek is a stand up comedian and artist based in NYC. She joins us from a pod in London via Zoom to share her experience performing stand up comedy in Japan and London while showcasing her art. In this episode we talk about the comedy scene in both countries as well as comparing them to NYC. Aislinn also gives one of the best explanations of why comedy is a craft instead of an art. This ep...

Dayna Marie is a stand up comic from Middletown, NY who specializes in dark humor. In this episode we talk about her cancer diagnosis, living above a dojo, Iceland, and Nick Bailey. Dayna has been a well known stand up comic in the Hudson Valley and I'm so happy we finally got to sit down and talk comedy. Enjoy! comedian #comedypodcast #hudsonvalley #nycomedy Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Ha...

This week we are joined by Chuck Chillout. A stand up comic from Saugerties NY, Chuck also has acting and improv in his background. In this episode we chat about how and why Chuck started comedy ad performing, we cover producing comedy shows, and we play some comedy mad libs. Find Chuck on instagram at ⁨@ChuckChilloutComedy⁩ Follow me on instagram at ⁨@Davidsticklecomedy⁩ and @likeablepod Produced...

PART 2 J. Connolly is a Stand up comedian based out of the New York Albany scene. He’s connoisseur of stores in any given mall, having worked at most of them. In this episode we get deep into stand up comedy and discuss practices for young comedians, what our scenes are like, and much more. Please enjoy! J. Connolly……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about o...

J. Connolly is a Stand up comedian based out of the New York Albany scene. He’s connoisseur of stores in any given mall, having worked at most of them. In this episode we get deep into stand up comedy and discuss practices for young comedians, what our scenes are like, and much more. Please enjoy! J. Connolly……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mic...

Ant Smash is a local legend in the stand up comedy scene. Since his last episode with us, Ant has undergone surgery on his miniscus and is planning to make a comeback in the scene. Ant and I discuss the Kevin Hart roast, as well as his new found relationship. Unfortunately we get into politics in this episode, so if you’re not a fan of the topic I apologize. Ant Smash……….Are you “Likable”? Stand U...

Our guest this week is Caleb White. Fireman, paramedic, and host of the “What’s Goin’ On?” podcast. Caleb is an Albany comic out of Lake George and I sit down with him before his show at the Queer Comedy Fest at the Unicorn Bar in Kingston. We also cover his faith and the dynamics of being a queer comedian along with it. This is a very cool convo Caleb White……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian...

This week’s guest is Carl! One of Davids favorite stand up comedians. Carl has a knack for getting David to laugh hard on and off the stage. Carl came prepared with a legal pad of corrections and David finally has to answer for all the stupid things he doesn’t know. I hate writing this in 3rd person but I hope you LOVE this episode. Enjoy! Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Ros...

This week is double header and by that I mean, listen to Supersalad with David Stickle as a guest to get the full context. David goes up to the Supersalad Studios to sit with Jay Leonard and former guest Shawn Barnes. We cover their experience at the NY Cinefest, Jay's writing process, and Shawns night with Adam Ray. Please check out Supersalad pod anywhere you listen, Shawn Barnes on social media...

Joe Jester is an actor, writer, director, comedian, musician, improviser, and upstanding member of the Hudson Valley creative community. We talk about all the things including the meaning of life and what happens when we die. Joe Jester……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking shows, and writing new bits. Explore stand up comedy from an en...

Love, murder, and growing your podcast. This week we are joined by Jessie Pray, a bad ass mom, true crime podcaster, and number one suspect if her husband goes missing. Jessie and her cohost Andie started their podcast in 2020, and in the course of a few years, have become one of the most popular true crime podcasts in the genre. As a podcaster and friend, I’ve asked Jessie to come and show her ex...

Love, murder, and growing your podcast. This week we are joined by Jessie Pray, a bad ass mom, true crime podcaster, and number one suspect if her husband goes missing. Jessie and her cohost Andie started their podcast in 2020, and in the course of a few years, have become one of the most popular true crime podcasts in the genre. As a podcaster and friend, I’ve asked Jessie to come and show her ex...

Comedian Jess Xu joins us this week to chat about hockey and comedy. This was a really fun episode where David doesn’t understand a lot of Gen Z slang and makes himself seem old (cause he is) Jess Xu……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking shows, and writing new bits. Explore stand up comedy from an entry level perspective. Disclaimer: Li...

Gabrielle Johnson returns! This time to discuss their latest endeavors in comedy, acting, and making films…. And still call me old. Gabrielle has vastly improved their stage presence in such a short span of time, and largely attributes this to being comfortable on stage. We discuss acting classes they took as well as ones I should take and Improv. We also do a break down of recent film projects an...