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Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #325 Carolyn Kelleher (Executive Director) and Ashley Ellis (Producer) of the 2024 Austin Sketch Fest team talk with Valerie Lopez about Their favorite sketches of all time Their background as performers Breaking in sketches The 15th Annual Austin Sketch Fest featuring 150 performers from all over North America, 14 shows over Thursday May 23 to Monday May...

2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #324 Sophie Buddle returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Going on tour with Taylor Tomlinson How she's learned to increase views on her instagram feed The process of changing management The latest entries in our annual teen slang exchange   Recorded April 2024 Follow Sophie Website -  SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter...

2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #323 Olivia Flood-Wylie talks with Valerie Lopez about Escaping Los Angeles and discovering standup in Amsterdam Adopting a philosophy that if nothing matters, you should take advantage and try new things Her fondness for airports (and her love of being a touring standup) Learning to be proud of her comedy Recorded Ap...

2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode # Martin Urbano talks with Valerie Lopez about His first time in Edinburgh The ups and downs of taping his Apology Comeback special during Moontower Comedy Festival Retiring his material (much to Valerie's chagrin) and planning for his future material His fanatical love of New York City Recorded April 2024 Follow Mart...

2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #321 Jeremiah Watkins talks with Valerie Lopez about The new ways he's found to succeed at the balancing act between father, comedian, producer, podcast, and actor The end of Scissor Bros and the launch of Trailer Tales with Chelcie Lynn and Libbie Higgins The ongoing cultivation of the phenomenon, Standup on the Spot...

2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #320 Andy Kindler returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about His return to Moontower after a 5 year absence How he spent his time during COVID His no holds barred approach to naming names His plans to record his second special Recorded March 2024   Watch the video interview on Youtube !   Look out for the Austin Chronic...

2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #319 Tracey Schulz talks with Valerie Lopez about His work at KOOP with his What's New show, Thursdays 1pm-2pm His on air role at KUT Radio 2024 Moontower Comedy Festival recommendations Our future as the next Statler and Waldorf of Austin Comedy Recorded April 2024 Follow Tracey  Instagram - @tracey.schulz   X - @tra...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #318 Nate Jackson, Deputy Editor of LA Times, talks with Valerie Lopez about: The LA Times' coverage of the Austin comedy scene The integration of standup and social media Netflix is a Joke festival happening in Los Angeles His upcoming book "Tearing Down the Orange Curtain" Recorded March 2024 in downtown Austin Follow Nate Jackson, Deputy Entertainment...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #317 George Wallace talks with Valerie Lopez about His upcoming appearance at Cap City Comedy Club April 5-6, 2024 The ghost in his house Appealing to audiences young and old His upcoming Netflix series with Laverne Cox "Clean Slate" - a modern day Sanford & Sons reboot His nearly 40 year friendship with Jerry Seinfeld   Recorded March 2024 Follow George...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #316 Sam Lopez talks with Valerie Lopez (no relation) about Getting her start as a standup comic in New Zealand Choosing comedy over serving in the Peace Corps Making a big splash in the Austin comedy scene Being the co-host of Bottom of the Barrel and regular performer at the Comedy Mothership Recorded March 2024 Follow Sam Linktree -  linktr.ee/Samlopez...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #315 Pat Dean talks with Valerie Lopez about His return to managing The Velveeta Room How the changes in the downtown Austin comedy landscape have affected The Velveeta Room The triumphant return of The Lanalax Corporation His successful prediction that the Kansas City Chiefs would win the Superbowl Recorded February 2024 Follow Pat Instagram @deanmanp @t...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #314 Markus Olind talks with Valerie Lopez about Carving your own path to success and being flexible about your future A realistic take on Kill Tony and how it can influence your comedy career HIs podcast creation addiction The benefits of getting to work at a comedy club Recorded February 2024 Follow Markus Instagram - Markus -  beardvonmarkus Works Ever...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #313   Ajit Krishnamoorthy talks with Valerie Lopez about Growing up in Mumbai The differences between the Indian and American comedy scenes The balancing act of being an engineer, a comic, and a fashion model Clowns for a Cause, his comedy show benefitting Austin Pets Alive! Recorded January 2024 Follow Ajit Website -  www.ajitkrishnamoorthy.com Linktree...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #312 Katherine Hutchings talks with Valerie Lopez about Become a go-to contributor on Fallout Tonight Her love of sketch The debut of her Weird Gal Skankovic show Wanting more rejection (listen and it'll make sense) Recorded January 2024 Follow Katherine Instagram -  @katherine_hutch Do512 -  do512.com/artists/katherine-hutchins Youtube -  youtube.com/@ka...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #311 Johnny Taylor returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about What keeps him in Sacramento The success of his AEW-some Podcast, a wrestling podcast climbing the charts His plans to record his 3rd comedy special His 5th Headlining appearance at The Velveeta Room, the weekend of February 2-3, 2024 Recorded January 2024 Follow Johnny Instagram -  hipsterocracy...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #310 Duncan Carson returns for his 6th time to talk to Valerie Lopez about Reflections on the 512th and final show of Sure Thing Showcase The launch of Fallout Tonight, his late-night variety show and companion podcast, Signing Off Working with his Fallout Tonight writing team and Signing Off podcast co-hosts, Jon Mendoza and Adam Shumate Our favorite Bel...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #309 Ashley Sharma talks with Valerie Lopez about Launching a nursing and comedy career just before the pandemic Scumberparty with her best friends Being the best big sister Her uncanny ability to remain calm through chaos Recorded January 2024 Follow Ashley Instagram -  @dat_ash Youtube -  youtube.com/AshleySharma Follow Scumberparty Instagram -  @scumbe...

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #308 Bak returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about Reaching 300 episodes and a change in direction with his podcast Nerding out about Austin comedy, Casey Rocket, Comedy Mothership, and Skankfest Vegas What he hopes to accomplish in 2024 Issues Comedy Wham a challenge Recorded December 2023 Follow Bak Website -  thefeedbak.com Linktree -  linktr.ee/thefeed...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #307 Tiana Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about The neverending charms of San Antonio The in-depth experience of landing a singing role on HBO's Love and Death Embracing her zany side to pursue comedic acting roles Lessons learned directing her first short film, including the harrowing lesson that "it's her decision" Her band Hallo and the upcoming rele...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #306 Kyle Irion, Amy Knop, and Isaac Garza of Come @ Me talk with Valerie Lopez about The origin, development, and electric fun of the weekly Come @ Me show at Fallout Theater Their own creative endeavors within the Austin comedy scene Creative goals they've set for themselves   Recorded November 2023 at Fallout Theater's Podcast Studio Follow Come @ Me s...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #305 Lauren Jamison talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting her start in standup comedy in California and returning (close to) home during the pandemic How Alice in Wonderland helped her land Wanderlust, home of her monthly Yuk it Up comedy showcase Recording her LMAOF Austin special (set for release in 2024) Recorded November 2023 Follow Lauren Website - ...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #304 Aaron Brooks returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about The things that did, and did not happen, after he moved to Los Angeles in 2019 His fondness for The Lanalax Corporation podcast and how it helped him develop as a creative storyteller His triumphant return to comedy stages marked by headlining The Velveeta Room for one of his Top 5 shows since he...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #303 Amy Shanker talks with Valerie Lopez about Discovering comedy after being in a career she didn't love How that career gave her confidence on stage and the ability to control audiences Her debut album Unbelievable The fine art of talking on stage about touchy subjects Recorded November 2023 Follow Amy TikTok -  @amyshankercomedy Twitter -  @AmyShanker...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #302 Eric Snader talks with Valerie Lopez about After a lifetime of avoiding it, how his friend Viva forced him to do an open mic (and never look back) The importance of living life to become a better writer The origin and evolution of the Chosen Comedy showcase Recorded October 2023 Follow Eric Instagram -  @eric.snader Facebook -  facebook.com/eric.snad...

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #301 CW: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you care for is having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988.   Ruby Dickulous talks with Valerie Lopez about Being raised in a family of funny, outrageous people His mom prediction that he would be a drag queen one day How the pandemic changed his life forever by forcin...