Serious Circus

🔥 In this episode, David C. Smalley sits down with comedians Vipul Munshi, Michael Regilio, and Steven Briggs for a wild conversation about life on stage.  They dive into some of their worst shows ever , the unforgettable moment of killing for the first time , and what it’s really like performing for MAGA crowds . From bombing hard to winning over tough audiences, this episode is packed with raw,...

What happens when a comedian gets served a $27 million lawsuit… on stage at The Comedy Store? In this episode, David C. Smalley sits down with Learn More, Shang Forbes, and Vipul Munshi for a wild conversation covering everything from real-life comedy drama to industry shifts happening right now. They break down the viral moment Learn More got served legal papers mid-set, what led up to it, and wh...

Four comedians. No filters.   David C. Smalley, J. Mandyam, Jeff Horste, and Jason Collings dive into the real debates happening inside stand-up comedy right now:   – Is crowd work authentic… or strategically prepped? – Are comics writing full hour specials anymore? – Is everyone just chasing viral 60-second clips? – What happens when a comic breaks down after being heckled? – And what were the wo...