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Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #376 The best of Austin's love-obsessed improvisers talks with Valerie Lopez about Jane Austin Improv (Rebecca East) - there's no homework necessary to enjoy the costume, accents, and furniture of the show. Don't miss their three year anniversary show in June at The Long Center. Love It's Blind (Jami Reetz) - the original cast from the season one run in 2...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #375 Macey Isaacs talks with Valerie Lopez about Trading the weight of the world for sharp jokes and playful joy Using her skills as a former basketball player to bounce back on comedy stages How ten years in comedy has helped her embrace the comic label Her Dry Bar Comedy Special, Don't Tell Comedy Special, Picture Day Comedy Show (Santa Monica), That's...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #374 Dani Gonzalez talks with Valerie Lopez about A tumultuous exploration of comedy and mental health Finding herself at home with fellow improvisers The gift of creativity, collaboration, and hope for the future Keeping a full plate with Come @ Me, Fuck This Week, Guts!, How High Are You? shows and teaching and coaching improv Recorded January 2026 at F...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #373 Duncan Carson returns for his record-breaking 8th time with Valerie Lopez about His newfound love of the outdoors (what is that??) The continued evolution of the Austin comedy scene Musing about 10 years of Comedy Wham Presents The one-show-only return of Sure Thing on January 30th at Fallout Theater Recorded January 2026 at Fallout Theater Podcast S...

Read the article at  comedywham.com Episode #372 Garrett Rojas talks with Valerie Lopez about Being born into a creative family Being a classically trained guitarist who finds the connection on the ColdTowne Theater stage His current acting, improv, and sketch projects: Temptress (improv), Misterios (all-Latin improv), Lawn Party Comedy, and Pay Pigs Comedy   Recorded January 2026 at Fallout Theat...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #371 Bak returns to talk with Valerie Lopez to recap 2025 and plan for 2026: Comedy Wham Milestones in 2025 - Valerie's articles with San Antonio Current, the end of the Comedy Wham Showcase, the start of ImproVintage, more show reviews, new monthly show recommendations, judging FPIA a second time.  Talking to FPIA winner JJ Curry before his win! Comedy W...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #370 Chism Cornelison talks with Valerie Lopez about Going against the type of a small Texas town and ditching the football field for the theater stage The best birthday gift of his life - improv classes which helped him channel his talent for being funny and introduced him to his now wife, Jamie Meeks. Trading being a little fish in a big pond for becomi...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #369 Louis Birdsong talks with Valerie Lopez about Making the leap from standup to improv The gift of being a tech for shows Planting roots (literally) as an arborist and in The Rose (Season 3 debuting January 2026) Being one of the most positive and supportive performers in Austin Recorded November 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Louis Inst...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #368 Irielle Wesley talks with Valerie Lopez about Being an introvert secretly wanting to be an extrovert How improv, sketch, and standup have allowed her to explore the world of breaking rules How Big Fart turned socializing with your best friends into a 2025 ColdTony Award winning sketch   Recorded November 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #367 Alex Walker talks with Valerie Lopez about Jumping into Austin's improv scene and beautiful spaces The importance of finding her groove through performing with Fuck this Week, Slide in the DMs, and Garage Improv Turning Saw's Billy the Doll into a show at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (don't worry, he's a nice guy now) Recorded November 2025 at...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #366 Jessi Saldana talks with Valerie Lopez about Living a childhood brimming with a thousand interests The Houston comedy scene and how it shaped him Living through the boom of the Austin comedy scene His Tuesday Gigante show at Rozco's Comedy Club Recorded October 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Jessi TikTok -  @tiojessi YouTube -  youtube...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #365 Rafael Cruz talks with Valerie Lopez about His Tampa comedy roots The inevitable move to Austin The importance of perspective Recorded October 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Rafael YouTube -  youtube.com/@theworstguys99 Instagram -  @rafaelcruzcomedy Facebook -  facebook.com/rafcruz6 Rafael can be seen and heard: Performing at East Aus...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #364 JT Habersaat returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about His new book, Doing Time: Comedians Talk Standup The 10th Annual Altercation Festival, November 5-8, 2025 His commitment to independence Recorded September 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Altercation Festival 2025 (Nov 5-8) ticket, badge, performer info is available at  altercationcomedyfes...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #363 Jordan J talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a regular guy Going from duck walking tests to excelling at callbacks Winning the 2023 Funniest Person in Dallas contest Landing in the 2024 and 2025 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin Finals Recorded September 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Jordan Linktree -  linktr.ee/comedian...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #362 Jack Timmons talks with Valerie Lopez about The influence of baseball in his family and how it shaped him Making the leap from studying mechanical engineering to cracking jokes Landing in Austin and charting a path with a variety show, podcast, and landing in the 2025 Cap City Comedy Club Funniest Person in Austin Finals Recorded September 2025 at Fa...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #361 JJ Curry (the 2025 Cap City Comedy Club's Funniest Person in Austin winner) talks with Valerie Lopez about Winning the 2025 FPIA contest in a special intro recording followed by the usual long-form interview recorded one week prior to the 2025 FPIA Finals The wonder years of growing up loving comedy, but never imagining a career as a comic The philos...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #360 Terrence Yon talks with Valerie Lopez about Early influences and the Boy Scouts motto Discovering comedy and improv in Austin Producing, teaching, and how he adapted the Boy Scout motto into a lifelong philosophy Recorded September 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Terrence Linktree -  linktr.ee/laughatyon YouTube -  youtube.com/@laughaty...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #359 Anthony Pappaly talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a film school graduate who couldn't wait to enlist in the military Walking away from military opportunity in pursuit of comedy Finding the right formula and right partner to develop viral videos Recorded August 2025 Follow Anthony Website -  anthonypappaly.com Beacons.ai -  beacons.ai/anthonypappal...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #358 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Jeremiah Watkins returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about The launch of the Thousand Percent production company with long-time friend Avery Pearson His Stand-Up On The Spot show which continues to bring epic lineups around the country The continued success of his latest viral podcast with Trailer Tales cohosted w...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #357 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Willie Macc talks with Valerie Lopez about His kickstart into comedy due to an on set conversation with Bernie Mac Being a successful commercial and TV actor Roses and their thorns The tale of lost notebook Recorded April 2025 Follow Willie Website -  williemacc.com Instagram -  @williemacc TikTok -  @williemacc...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #356 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series   Sophie Buddle returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Surviving a grueling touring schedule and working on the After Midnight show (and learning to let go) Discuss our favorite comedy movies Our annual teen slang segment Getting engaged and wedding planning   Recorded April 2025 Follow Sophie Website -  Sophie...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #355 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series   Mohanad Elshieky with Valerie Lopez about How 6 weeks for a summer school program turned into a new life in America Geeking out Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me! On being a newlywed and 5-time cat parent His newest podcast You Could Do That on Television Recorded April 2025 during Moontower Comedy Festival Follow Moha...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #354 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series   Jackie Kashian talks with Valerie Lopez about Forming a strong friendship with Laurie Kilmartin via the Jackie and Laurie Show Stoking her natural curiosity through the Dork Forest Being a road warrior Politics and the art of blocking trolls   Recorded April 2025 during Moontower Comedy Festival Follow Jackie W...

2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham Episode #353 Liz Splatt talks with Valerie Lopez about Her secret to success (not knowing) The vital importance of self-expression Being part of the inaugural door guy class of performers at Comedy Mothership Falafel and her 2024 Cap City Comedy Club FPIA win Her 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival debut   Recorded March 2025 at Fallo...

2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #352 Connor Nutt talks with Valerie Lopez about Turning his musical obsession into comedy Walking away from the corporate grind Suiting up to launch Dressed to Kill Comedy His 2025 Moontower Comedy Festival debut Recorded March 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Connor Linktree Dressed to Kill -  linktr.ee/...