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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...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #4 of 10 - Know Yourself "To thine own self be true" - William Shakespeare Yeah we fancy in this bitch !!!Who are you ? What do you wanna say ? What makes you unique ? These aren't just lame interview questions, but questions that can give your act authenticity and confidence while living in your truth. "Living in your truth "??? lol it's giving basic bitc...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #3 of 10 - Find a Mentor Luke had Yoda Daniel had Miyagi We had yo mama Okay that last one was I can't talk about because we signed a "non disclosure" 🙄 (

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #333 Stephanie Chiarello talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up challenging rules Accepting that little dreams can live where big dreams die How to survive as a non-partisan show in a state dominated by a single party The cast of talented and dedicated misfits that make Over the Lege happen Recorded September 2024 Follow Stephanie Linktree -  linktr.ee...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #2 of 10 - To Write or Not to Write Okay, we know there's more than one way to skin a cat. Everybody's got their own method, whether it's  recording, writing or watching set. We don't give a damn what you do, just do something!!! What is your process? Write continuously Dealing with writer's block   Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 1...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #332 Jay Light talks with Valerie Lopez about How the theme behind his debut album Good Guy with a Gun came together and the new theme behind his 2nd album (recorded on September 5, 2024) The long-brewing idea of his Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show His fondness for reality TV shows (and not just because he writes for them)   Recorded September 2024 Follow J...

Read the article at comedywham.com Lesson #1 of 10 - Getting Started So, you're funny and you don't know where to start? Come hang with us, we'll show you some cool $hit. Research local open mics listings online and in person Go to different open mics Learn the mechanics of open mics   Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wha...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #331 Matt Banwart talks with Valerie Lopez about His high school obsession with improv His launch of Roast Battle Chicago The joy he's found in taking bigger comedic swings The Ultimate Comedy Competition - his interactive comedy game and competition show   Recorded July 2024 Follow Matt  Website -  mattbanwart.com Instagram -  @matt_banwart   TikTok -  @...

Read the article at ComedyWham Episode #330 Arielle Isaac Norman returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Her appreciation for slowing things down during the pandemic Her growing interest in healthy debates and conversations through her podcast (soon to be renamed AI Norman) Challenging audience perceptions The release of her debut special, Ellen Degenderless Follow Arielle: Website -  arielleisaa...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #329 Sierra Katow talks with Valerie Lopez about Starting comedy at the age of 16, then pursuing it while at Harvard Her debut special Funt Being one of six comics featured in the PBS Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo series HBO Max's Sex Lives of College Girls Her podcast TV Chef Fantasy League   Recorded July 2024 Follow Sierra Website -  sierrakatow.com...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #328 Mycal Dédé talks with Valerie Lopez about Life as a cheerleader turned teacher turned attorney Lessons learned from the Houston comedy scene (shoutout to legend Andy Huggins) Landing in the Cap City Comedy Club FPIA Finals Top 3 on his first try The launch of his new interactive variety comedy show Mystery Vortex on August 3 at Fallout Theater Record...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #327 Ellis Aych talks with Valerie Lopez about   Procrastinating his way into standup comedy The importance of having great mentors (shout out to Symply Courtney) Falling in with and out of the Kill Tony ecosystem Tapestries, having a fancy vocabulary, and the duality of man Recorded June 2024 Follow Ellis Linktree -  linktr.ee/Ellisaych Instagram -  @ell...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #326 Adrian Villegas talks with Valerie Lopez about His lifelong love of writing The origin story and longevity of the Latino Comedy Project The LCP's upcoming ¡Estar Guars! show July 5-7 at Scottish Rite Theater (it will be the final performance of this show ever) Vanessa Gonzalez (we both gushed profusely) and her start in the Latino Comedy Project   Re...