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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/...

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...