Bay Waves

We've got a spicy episode this time around, thanks to Oakland-based comedian Emery Jean. Emery dishes out some insane stories, from dating a pastor's kid, to talking about sex with his MOM, to accidentally working at a pyramid scheme operation. It's the funniest episode yet. EMERY JEAN is a standup comedian performing all across the Bay Area, from SF Eagle to All Out Comedy to SF Sketc...

Derrick Peprah comes on the pod to talk about his filmmaking journey, from his roots in Ghana to landing in the Bay and starting his own studio,  @PepFilmStudios  . Derrick's creative grind is nutty, from screenwriting feature length movies, to modeling, to acting and directing in his own short films. This episode has a whole lotta insight into the Bay Area filmmaking scene, with (always) a he...

Adrian Ruvalcaba joins us to talk about his comedy journey, what he has cookin in the pipeline, and the crazy stories he's got with knife-wielding Bay Area folks. We also put his politics knowledge to the test in a game with, let's just say, fiery consequences. Adrian Ruvalcaba is a stand-up comedian based in San Francisco performing at Punchline, Cobb's Comedy Club, The Function, and across the B...

Breakdancing battles, Olympic controversy, underground dance culture, and one VERY strong opinion about coffee grinders… this episode has it all. This episode features HK Ishida, a Bay Area breakdancer, house head, and one of the most thoughtful people we’ve had on the podcast. We dive deep into breaking culture, competitive art, dance battles, getting older in the scene, the Olympics, Raygun disc...

Anyone who says magic isn't real hasn't met mentalist Jake Berg (he blew our friggin minds). This episode features some absolutely wild mentalist tricks from Jake Berg, a mentalist and magician in the San Francisco Bay Area. We see the mind-reading in action, discuss Jake's process and goals, and ask him questions even he couldn't predict. Throw us a follow and a 5 star review if you're enjoying t...

Whales are hitting Windsurfers without mercy and we're on the whales' side. This episode we talk about wild news from the last week in the Bay Area, covering everything from whale retribution, to an earthquake that shook people awake, to a crazy study that listed San Francisco as the happiest city in the U.S. Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super Cassette. More Super Cassette: https://linktr.ee/supercas...

John Griffis (LatitudeMaps) 3D prints topographical maps of states, countries, and regions and creates video content detailing the process of producing these beautiful maps. This episode features an excited chat about 3D printed topographical maps, fantasy cartography, and why geography sticks in people’s brains the way it does. Then, an insane display of map and geography knowledge from John Grif...

Conor Allen is an Oakland-based comedian teaching and performing improv with All-Out Comedy, Improv All Stars, Puppet Party, Endgames Improv, and various venues across the bay. This episode features a chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly honest conversation about Bay Area improv, weird shows (improv with bird masks anyone?), bad date ideas, sports betting temptation, and the anxiety of trying to b...

Shoefinger is a technomage guitarist/musician/DJ with a super unique sound he describes as electronic math rock (with cumbia and indie influences). Oh, and bet you didn't think he competes in Smash Melee tournaments across the Bay. This episode features discussions around odd time signatures, guitar tapping, growing up with salsa + chants + rock, Bay Area music scenes, DJing, Smash Melee tournamen...

Alex Berg left a stable marketing career to bet on graphic design, right as AI is flipping the creative world upside down. In this episode, Alex breaks down what a career pivot actually takes, what she’d do differently, and why our podcast logo is total garbage. Throw us a follow and a 5 star review if you're enjoying the podcast (if not, send Dylan a glitter bomb) Alex Berg is a Bay Area graphic...

This week we chat about what news is making waves across the Bay Area, including an insane swim from a coyote to Alcatraz, the energy around SF Sketchfest, and a new payphone that allows you to call a Republican (which we think is a bad way to spend your day). Throw us a follow and a 5 star review if you're enjoying the podcast (if not, send Dylan a glitter bomb) Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super Ca...

Bay Area sketch comedy group Children of Divorce (Emily Nodal & Sam Zahn) pulled up to Bay Waves and we immediately lost control of the conversation (in the best way). In this absolutely hilarious interview, we hear about their writing process, what sketch comedy looks like in the Bay Area right now, and we get some of the best Trump impressions you'll ever hear. SUBSCRIBE for more Bay Area ar...

On this episode we’re joined by Bay Area author Barak Engel, who took a Dungeons & Dragons campaign he was running and turned it into a full-blown fantasy novel. Turns out being a great Dungeon Master helps when you decide to write a book (and it also helps that he wrote some other cybersecurity non-fiction books before). We talk about how the world was born at the table, the unexpectedly usef...

On this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious Santa Rosa comedian Oliver Graves (often labeled a 'Goth' Comedian for his emo presentation), who famously won the hearts of America from his appearance on America's Got Talent. We chat about Oliver's thoughts on the 'Goth' classification, the behind the scenes of America's Got Talent, and how people usually approach him, as we've never met a more mys...

On this episode, we’re joined by Bay Area comedian, storyteller, and Emmy-winning writer Doug Cordell! Doug's wild journey has taken him from the writer's room of some of your favorite children's TV shows like Bear in the Big Blue House, Book of Pooh, and Blues Clues, to the Bay Area comedy scene. We chat about the science of standup material, the intense pressures of writing for children's televi...

On this episode, we’re joined by Bay Area comedy magician Sean Francisco, who blends stand-up energy with mind-bending tricks. Sean talks about how he got started in magic, how he builds and tailors a show, and then absolutely wows us with a few live tricks (including the best thing we’ve ever seen pulled out of a hat). Check out Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseanfrancisco/ Check...

On this episode we talk with the hilarious and ever enjoyable Colleen Breen, founder and operator of Oakland's top Improv Comedy theater, All Out Comedy. We talk about Colleen's journey to creating Oakland's biggest improv theater, her wild stories about what goes on inside and outside the theater, and why we think she should embrace the title of Comedy Mother (she disagrees). Also, a bunch of sli...

What does it take to be a Bay Area wrestler? Dylan and Johnny figure out while getting headlocked with Sam Khandaghabadi, better known by her wrestling persona DARK SHEIK. Sam is the owner and operator of the Bay Area's biggest and wildest wrestling org, Hoodslam (now SlamTown). Sam chats about why wrestling is the perfect live entertainment, how Dark Sheik got her origin, and how she stays health...

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Jamie DeWolf, the larger-than-life emcee, filmmaker and creator behind The Ruckus Revival, a one-of-a-kind vaudeville-style variety show that's been running in the Bay for more than 25 years. If you've ever seen a wacky performance in the Bay, odds are good Jamie was the emcee. Watch now as Jamie dives DEEP into the art of commanding a crowd as an emcee, peels back t...

Dylan and Johnny sit down with April Garro, also known by her alias Loony the Clown! We dive into April’s journey of discovering her clown, from scaring audiences in haunted houses to mastering the art of THE CACKLE. April also gives us the lowdown on her favorite moments working at Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park, and teaches us about a whole new form of meditation called 'Laughter Yoga'. S...

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Casey Tessier, a Bay Area tap dancer and award-winning percussionist, to explore the art, rhythm, and joy of tap. We've never seen anyone SO passionate about dance. Casey dives into the history of tap dance, breaks down different styles and techniques, and shares her creative approach to teaching that blends percussion, drumline, and even...math. Along the way, we ge...

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Max Gerlock, lead guitarist, vocalist, and founder of Super Cassette. Since 2016, Super Cassette has been serving up irresistibly catchy indie-pop across the Bay, and if you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the perfect time to catch the wave! In this banter-filled episode, Max pulls back the curtain on their creative process, which balances sharp analysis with raw introsp...

On this episode of Bay Waves, Johnny and Dylan chat about the Labubu craze taking over the Bay Area, Dylan's fraught birthday plans at Great America, and the Dog Surfing Championship held in Pacifica. Raw opinions about the Labubus may rub some the wrong way, but just remember all trends go away sometime (we hope). Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super Cassette. More Super Cassette: https://linktr.ee/su...

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Geulah Finman, a Bay Area standup comedian, Neo-Futurist performer, and daughter of a literal clown. Geulah dives into her quest to hit 1,000 standup sets, unpacks the strange art of dream-reciting, and gives sage advice to a few guys with existential crises. Dylan and Johnny butcher her name enough times to leave her thirsty for a prayer and a coffee from Caffe Trie...

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Seth Vargas, a Bay Area sign-painter and muralist. Besides being absolutely floored that Seth is color blind and thriving as a painter, we chat through the meticulous art of sign painting, the fun with creating new fonts, and we watch as Johnny gets absolutely torched in a Bey Blade battle. Check out Seth’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleightofhandsi...