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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/...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #351 Victor Martinez, JR. talks with Valerie Lopez about Starting improv and standup comedy in high school after his football career ended Taking on a Texas-sized persona in Vancouver, Canada The fortunate timing (Part I) of launching The High Tonight Show in Los Angeles The fortunate timing (Part II) of moving to Austin and the longevity and success of T...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #350 Jon Mendoza talks with Valerie Lopez about: Learning to lean into your personality Developing a unique comedy style Winning the 2018 Funniest Person in Austin contest How Fallout Tonight brought him back to comedy Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Jon YouTube -  youtube.com/@jdwmendoza Instagram -  @azodnemnoj Fallout To...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #349 Robert H. May talks with Valerie Lopez about Flipping from comedy fan to student Leaning into whimsy Surviving the Youtube troll gauntlet Adopting a slow and steady approach to comedy Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Robert Website -  roughdraughtdesign.com Instagram -  @robert.h.may Rough Draught Design -  @roughdraugh...

2025 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at  ComedyWham.com Episode #348 Scott Wharton talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a prolific troublemaker Getting his comedy start in Virginia Finding home after 30 years Landing his first Moontower Comedy Festival with Dressed to Kill Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Scott Website - Linktree -  linktr.ee/thisis...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #347 Dulce talks with Valerie Lopez about How she landed in Austin Erasing trauma Her protective circle The return of Yeah Yeah Podcast   Recorded February 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Dulce Linktree -  linktr.ee/dulcemac TikTok -  @dulcemaccomedy YouTube -  youtube.com/channel/DulceMac Instagram -  @dulcemac For Shameless: @shamelesscome...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #346 Izzy Burger talks with Valerie Lopez about An adventurous life in improv, theater, and puppetry Creating a big presence on stage Hosting Ladies Night at The Velveeta Room Her disdain for Bradley Cooper Recorded January 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Izzy Website -  izzyburgercomedy.com Instagram -  @danceforgrandma Izzy can be seen and...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #345 Julie Talbert talks with Valerie Lopez about Learning to break out of her shell Getting her comedy start in Houston Dark comedy The current political environment for trans people Recorded January 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Fol­low Julie Tik­Tok —  @cruelly_julie Insta­gram —  https://​www​.insta​gram​.com/crue… @cruelly.julie Julie can be...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #344 Marceline Amaris talks with Valerie Lopez about Her early craving to be on a stage no matter what Her adventures from standup to improv to clowning Character work Dreaming about Adam Sandler   Recorded January 2025 at Fallout Theater Podcast Studio Follow Marceline TikTok -  @isitmarceline YouTube -  youtube.com/@isitmarceline Instagram -  @isitmarce...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #343 Duncan Carson talks with Valerie Lopez about Yoga The continued adventures of Fallout Tonight (Fridays 9:30pm at Fallout Theater) The cathartic experience of teaching standup comedy at Fallout Theater Recorded January 2025 Follow Duncan Twitter -  @aduncancarson Instagram -  @aduncancarson Facebook -  facebook.com/duncancarson TikTok -  @duncancarson...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #342 Symply Courtney talks with Valerie Lopez about His first headlining spot at The Velveeta Room on January 31 - February 1 His newest passion project R.L. Stein, a comedy music collaboration The ongoing success of his open mic and showcase at The Tiniest Bar in Texas Reflections on the passage of time as a parent Recorded January 2025 Follow Symply Web...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #341 Bak talks with Valerie Lopez to recap 2024 and plan for 2025: Comedy Wham Milestones in 2024 - Valerie's articles with The Austin Chronicle and The Barbed Wire, the CCPP Podcast with Ellis Aych, planning New Year's Eve show at ColdTowne Theater, and Valerie judges FPIA for the first time Comedy Wham plans for 2025 - Launching new features on the webs...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #340 Brent Gill talks with Valerie Lopez about A moment moons ago when Brent and Valerie geeked out about comedy in the summer of 2016 Creating new concept comedy experiences with Good Session and Hole Hecklers Opening for legends of comedy, including David Spade (who Valerie has had a secret crush on since his SNL and Tommy Boy days) The making of his de...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #339 Nick Cox talks with Valerie Lopez about Evolving from DIY bandmate to DIY standup comic What it's Like doing comedy in Columbia Being known as a Diaper Comic (for just a few shows, not always!) A deep dive in the differences between standup and improv Recorded November 2024 Follow Nick TikTok -  @nick_cox_comedy YouTube -  youtube.com/@nickcoxcomedy...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #338 Jose Da'Hype talks with Valerie Lopez about What sandwiches have to do with his style of comedy Living a life on the move Being blunt The Roast of Jose Da'Hype   Recorded October 2024 Follow Jose TikTok -  @josedahype YouTube -  youtube.com/channel/Jose_Da'Hype Instagram -  @jose_da_hype Threads -  @jose_da_hype X -  @Jose_DaHype Do 512 -  do512.com/...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #10: The Finale All good things must come to an end.   I hope y'all had a great time with Valerie and The Platitude Pimp.   Remember, it's never Goodbye it's just see you later!   Remember, we never claimed to be experts just two mfs who love this crazy bitch called stand up !!! We do a rapid fire review of episodes 1 through 9 We finally reveal the origin...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #337 Melissa Diaz talks with Valerie Lopez about Her origins as a lurker who developed into an onstage comedy force Why standup comedy was a terrible choice How her love of reading turned into a new podcast and youtube project The challenges of adapting to Austin comedy audiences Recorded October 2024 Follow Melissa Website -  melissadiaz.com Linktree - ...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #9: Create Your own Show I wanna let you in on a little secret  🤐 ready ??? YOU.  👏🏾 CAN. 👏🏾 CREATE. 👏🏾 YOUR 👏🏾 OPPORTUNITIES. 👏🏾 That's right you little comedy slut, it's time you went for it and produced your onlyf....I mean...comedy show  😅 Create, Don't Wait! Make it Special! Do the #7 (Episode #7 - The Art of Self-Promotion, that is) Work...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #8: Get Paid (Know Your Worth) A wise philosopher once said "Cash rules everything around me C.R.E.A.M. "  Whether it's Comedy or Cash, they both rule everything around me !!! Which is why it's important to understand both!!! Learn how to set boundaries and get paid for the shit you do !!!! Welcome to Episode Aych! Know the pay structure of various shows U...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #7 - The Art of Self-Promotion My cousin makes the best  burgers !!! Melty cheese, juicy patties all on a brioche bun 😋 he spent  all his money on renting a spot to sell his burgers, but get this, he made me promise NOT TO  TELL ANYONE EVER!!!!!   How stupid does that sound ?!!!   My cousin is a dumbass, don't be my cousin.   Promote your shit.   Lesson h...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #336 [VIDEO EPISODE] Sam Clark talks with Valerie Lopez about: His debut special, Built for Math How his accidental presidency of Harvard Student council How aforementioned presidency became the inspiration for his debut film,  Fairview Dad Recorded October 2024 Follow Sam Website -  https://www.theonlysamclark.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #6 - Be Professional (Don't Be an A*hole) See how I didn't run the light   See how  I'm not an asshole and polite   See how I don't cancel last minute   Very classy, very Demure, VERY PROFESSIONAL!!!   Be Good and Be Good at it 😘   This 👏🏾 is 👏🏾 the 👏🏾 Professional 👏🏾 episode 👏🏾 What does unprofessionalism look like? Comedy is show, but it's als...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #335 Jen Kober talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting hooked on standup at the young age of 16 Staying positive Landing a role in Cirque du Soleil's Mad Apple Her experience recording and releasing her latest special, No Flies on Me Recorded September 2024 Follow Jen Website -  JenKober.com Linktree -  linktr.ee/JenKober TikTok -  @jenkober YouTube -  you...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #5 of 10 - Heckling and Crowd Work Heckling: Kryptonite or playground? We're gonna teach you how to set some boundaries and establish some law and order in this bitch!!!   And THEN.........undo everything we just said!!!   Because we all just wanna have fun with a lil bit crowdwork 😉 What is Heckling? What is Crowd Work? How do you Handle Hecklers & Crowd...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #334 Ke'Juan Moses talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a future spokesperson for Wichita, Kansas Lessons learned from performing across the country Nerding out on improv How Austin reminds him of home Recorded September 2024 Follow Ke'Juan TikTok - @kmojokes Youtube - youtube.com/kejuanmoses Instagram - @kmojokes X - @Kmojokes Instagram - @kmojokes Faceb...