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This week we are joined by Chuck Chillout. A stand up comic from Saugerties NY, Chuck also has acting and improv in his background. In this episode we chat about how and why Chuck started comedy ad performing, we cover producing comedy shows, and we play some comedy mad libs. Find Chuck on instagram at ⁨@ChuckChilloutComedy⁩ Follow me on instagram at ⁨@Davidsticklecomedy⁩ and @likeablepod Produced...

PART 2 J. Connolly is a Stand up comedian based out of the New York Albany scene. He’s connoisseur of stores in any given mall, having worked at most of them. In this episode we get deep into stand up comedy and discuss practices for young comedians, what our scenes are like, and much more. Please enjoy! J. Connolly……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about o...

J. Connolly is a Stand up comedian based out of the New York Albany scene. He’s connoisseur of stores in any given mall, having worked at most of them. In this episode we get deep into stand up comedy and discuss practices for young comedians, what our scenes are like, and much more. Please enjoy! J. Connolly……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mic...

Ant Smash is a local legend in the stand up comedy scene. Since his last episode with us, Ant has undergone surgery on his miniscus and is planning to make a comeback in the scene. Ant and I discuss the Kevin Hart roast, as well as his new found relationship. Unfortunately we get into politics in this episode, so if you’re not a fan of the topic I apologize. Ant Smash……….Are you “Likable”? Stand U...

Our guest this week is Caleb White. Fireman, paramedic, and host of the “What’s Goin’ On?” podcast. Caleb is an Albany comic out of Lake George and I sit down with him before his show at the Queer Comedy Fest at the Unicorn Bar in Kingston. We also cover his faith and the dynamics of being a queer comedian along with it. This is a very cool convo Caleb White……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian...

This week’s guest is Carl! One of Davids favorite stand up comedians. Carl has a knack for getting David to laugh hard on and off the stage. Carl came prepared with a legal pad of corrections and David finally has to answer for all the stupid things he doesn’t know. I hate writing this in 3rd person but I hope you LOVE this episode. Enjoy! Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Ros...

This week is double header and by that I mean, listen to Supersalad with David Stickle as a guest to get the full context. David goes up to the Supersalad Studios to sit with Jay Leonard and former guest Shawn Barnes. We cover their experience at the NY Cinefest, Jay's writing process, and Shawns night with Adam Ray. Please check out Supersalad pod anywhere you listen, Shawn Barnes on social media...

Joe Jester is an actor, writer, director, comedian, musician, improviser, and upstanding member of the Hudson Valley creative community. We talk about all the things including the meaning of life and what happens when we die. Joe Jester……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking shows, and writing new bits. Explore stand up comedy from an en...

Love, murder, and growing your podcast. This week we are joined by Jessie Pray, a bad ass mom, true crime podcaster, and number one suspect if her husband goes missing. Jessie and her cohost Andie started their podcast in 2020, and in the course of a few years, have become one of the most popular true crime podcasts in the genre. As a podcaster and friend, I’ve asked Jessie to come and show her ex...

Love, murder, and growing your podcast. This week we are joined by Jessie Pray, a bad ass mom, true crime podcaster, and number one suspect if her husband goes missing. Jessie and her cohost Andie started their podcast in 2020, and in the course of a few years, have become one of the most popular true crime podcasts in the genre. As a podcaster and friend, I’ve asked Jessie to come and show her ex...

Comedian Jess Xu joins us this week to chat about hockey and comedy. This was a really fun episode where David doesn’t understand a lot of Gen Z slang and makes himself seem old (cause he is) Jess Xu……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking shows, and writing new bits. Explore stand up comedy from an entry level perspective. Disclaimer: Li...

Gabrielle Johnson returns! This time to discuss their latest endeavors in comedy, acting, and making films…. And still call me old. Gabrielle has vastly improved their stage presence in such a short span of time, and largely attributes this to being comfortable on stage. We discuss acting classes they took as well as ones I should take and Improv. We also do a break down of recent film projects an...

Geordan Mallas is a returning friend of the show and this time he is joined by Hudson Valley comic Gilbert Hernandez. In this episode we chat about all things Hudson Valley comedy. We stop for potty breaks but don’t stop the BS. We talk the best 80s songs, dad poop, and how we are proud Americans Geordan Mallas, Gilbert Hernandez ……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his frien...

Yelena is a stand up comic out of the NJ scene who is putting in the work. She joins us to discuss the value of having a tight 5min set, as well as her experiences in comedy so far. We talk about a show we did recently in Staten Island and a joke she asked for input on (writers room moment). We also cover a show she's producing on 4/17/26. Enjoy this one! Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammou...

Shawn Barnes returns! This time with the very funny Holly Viggiano. Shawn and Holly swung by the studio on their way to a show. We talk about Shawns new movie "It's Always Almost Over" and his new "Open Mic Night" music video. Holly Shawn and I discuss stand up comedy in Albany, as well as NYC and how we get some different opportunities. Enjoy! Shawn and Holly……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedi...

Joe Alfano is a stand up comic and coffee expert. He stops by the podcast to tell me what drip coffee is, as well as discussing how comedy has changed in the past few years. We’ve attempted to film this a few times and have finally made it happen. Please enjoy this episode with Joe Alfano Joe Alfano……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking...

Josh Tinley is a stand up comic out of the New Jersey scene. Performing stand up for over 5 years, Josh is one of the funniest, and hardest working comings in the area. In this episode we discuss our views on the work surrounding stand up comedy. We fight for our lives avoiding a spider thats loose in the studio. Josh Tinley……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends cha...

Stephen Brown is a long time stand up comic and show producer of the Crooked Mouth Comedy show, and festival. I this episode we discuss: stand up comedy as a whole, producing shows, and what goes into creating and running a comedy festival. Stephen is based out of Endicott NY and also shares a perspective of comedy in that scene as well. Stephen Brown……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David...

David Beckles Jr. joins the pod to talk about growth in comedy and what young comics should do. David is one half of the Velvet Sugar Pod with Alex Kollar. He is also an actor in the recently released Mamochka, We also do a deep dive into parenthood, and who David is as a person. This is a great discussion about David and how he grew to be a headliner. Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud,...

Jon Leary and Jakob Gleason from the "Great To Be Here" podcast host me to discuss their experience with Stand Up Comedy, and Podcasting so far. We talk about different venues, shows, and comedians we like working with. the discussion in pretty silly and full of laughs. Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and Matty Rosenberg at Radio Free Rhinecliff

Along with hosting Correct Me if I’m Norm live every Friday, Norm Magnusson is a painter, storyteller, writer, and now a stand up comedian. In this episode Norm and I discuss his first open mic leading into his first show… all within 24hrs. This is a fun one Norm Magnusson ……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking shows, and writing new bi...

Corey McEnroe joins us to tell us how he found himself with a microphone at Julian’s in Millbrook. From shoveling crap, to Phillies practice, to stand up comedy. Corey’s story is an exceptionally powerful one about the power of a positive mindset. Follow his journey, and hear about he has never doubted himself. Corey McEnroe……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends cha...

Alex Kollar is one half of the ⁨@VelvetSugar⁩ podcast, stand up comedian, and actor. Alex joins us to talk about his new movie "Mamochka" which is available now for streaming. We also talk about going from opener to a headliner, and maybe a bouncer story or two. Alex Kollar……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking shows, and writing new bi...

Paul Oshinski is the creator of @jokebookmagazine a weekly newsletter delivered right to your email covering comedy stories, festival submissions, interviews and anything stand up comedy. Paul joins us via Zoom from Georgia to talk about the Jokebook, but also some other interesting things he’s learned reporting on comedy. It’s a great listen, enjoy Produced by David Stickle, Jennifer Hammoud, and...

Geordan Mallas is a stand up comic and producer for a monthly show at Keegan Ales. Geordan specializes in alt comedy and creative jokes and is one of my favorite writers. This episode was filmed and recorded at Two Way Brewing before the open mic. Audio is choppy due to editing. Geordan Mallas……….Are you “Likable”? Stand Up Comedian David Stickle and his friends chat about open mics, booking shows...