Only Bombs!

One year of Only Bombs! 💣🎉 I can't believe it's already been a year! For this special anniversary episode, I brought back my good friend Chen, the very first guest on Only Bombs! If you watched the early episodes, you might remember that Chen had to come back several times because I kept screwing things up. Somehow, after all that, she still agreed to come back and celebrate the first anniversar...

Jason Vest is an Austin comedian, retired Army veteran, and host of the Thank You 4 Your Service podcast. Jason started stand-up comedy in his forties. After years in the military and working for the government, he decided to take a chance on something he loved. I had a great time sitting down with Jason. We talked about his military experience, getting started in comedy, his appearances on Kill T...

Tony Scar is a musical comedian from Iowa City, Iowa, whose style combines stand-up comedy, original music, and crowd work. He's also a Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner, but there's a lot more to his story than that. I really enjoyed sitting down with Tony. We talked about how he got started in comedy, the experiences that shaped him, his approach to writing and performing, and what he hopes to acco...

Joe Newcomer is one of those people you’re always happy to see. If you spend time around Austin comedy, you’ve probably seen him working, smiling, and getting ready for another stage. I wanted to sit down and hear how he became that person. In Episode 41 of Only Bombs!, Joe opens up about his life before stand-up, six years spent recovering, and finding something worth putting his whole heart into...

This episode is with Lino Rodriguez, and this one goes all over the place in the best way. Lino grew up in South Mississippi watching Comedy Central and genuinely never thought becoming a comedian was something he could actually do. A few years later, he got on Kill Tony, moved to Austin to pursue comedy, started getting into roast battles, and eventually found himself performing at the Comedy Mot...

Brandt Tobler joins me on Only Bombs! for a conversation about comedy, storytelling, taking chances, being broke, meeting your heroes, and how all of that played a part in his journey. Brandt grew up in Wyoming, where becoming a comedian seemed so unrealistic that he said he thought he had a "better chance of becoming an astronaut." We get into his move to Las Vegas, chickening out of stand-up for...

Frank Caesar joins me on Only Bombs! for a conversation about roast battles, stand up comedy, the Austin comedy scene, and what happens when the momentum you’ve been building suddenly gets knocked off course. This episode really became about three things: roast, reflect, and rebuild. We get into how Frank approaches roast battles, what actually goes into writing and preparing for them, his path in...

Yaqiao Yang came to America from Hunan, China long before stand up comedy was ever part of the plan. Years later, she found herself doing open mics, headlining shows, traveling for comedy, developing her own style, and eventually performing in front of an arena crowd. In this episode of the Only Bombs! Comedy Podcast, Yaqiao and I sit down for a full interview about how she found stand up, learnin...

🎤 What does it actually take to survive stand up comedy in Austin? Comedian AJ Higlesias joins ONLY BOMBS! to talk bombing, open mics, Kill Tony, finding your voice, social media, psychedelics, and the realities of trying to make comedy work. AJ talks about why he moved to Austin specifically for comedy, doing stand up on mushrooms, learning from rough sets, finding his place in the Austin comedy...

Extra, extra! This episode has extras! As it turns out Yoel and I have something in common: we were both extras on TV and in movies! Yoel and I discuss everything from Legos to Communism in this easy-to-listen-to chat. Yoel and I work together at a certain Austin comedy club. He goes up on stage and has some seriously hilarious stories when he performs. The best part is he brings that fun sense of...

The doctor is in! In this mysterious episode, Dr. Rabbit takes us into a world of conspiracy. Watch and listen as we discuss her favorite conspiracies and my ignorance of all of them. This was a hilarious episode because at many points I didn’t even know the conspiracy for which we were speaking. Nonetheless, the topics go far and wide. She also discusses her victory in court when she sued Meta an...

Kimberly Koester is back 💣 and this time we went deep. We're talking about what it really takes to chase this comedy dream, what it's like living with someone who's blowing up while you're still grinding, and what happens when you give up everything just to get on stage and make people laugh. She's been on Kill Tony, she closed her business, moved from Colorado to Austin, and she's still out here...

In this episode I sit down with Isaiah Pichardo, an Austin comedian, as he tells me his journey in finding standup comedy and how it inspires him. Sitting down with Isaiah was a wonderful example of hearing about the grind. Isaiah will be outside "barking," which is advertising a comedy show outside the club to get more patrons inside, and go onto whichever stage he can to get some time behind the...

Drew Nickens pulls up to Only Bombs and we get into all of it. 💣 Drew is originally from Washington but made his way to the DFW comedy scene where he spent years grinding, figuring out his identity on stage, and doing everything right without getting booked. After weeks of showing up, he finally got pulled on Kill Tony and everything changed. 💥 What makes Drew special isn't just the laughs thoug...

In this episode Yehee and I sit down for a nice conversation about her traveling here from Korea and navigating the comedy scene with cerebral palsy. She has made appearances on KillTony as well as Soft White Underbelly. Her disability has never stopped her from accomplishing her dreams and tackling things that most won't even start. This was a fun episode that I know you will enjoy watching, almo...

This is definitely a fun and hilarious episode! 💥 Lindsey brings her wonderful sense of humor onto the pod for her first solo episode but second appearance. She was here before with her husband, Trey Campbell (ep. 5! Check it out! 💣), and that was so fun as well! Lindsey has made several appearances on Kill Tony and is always a treat to see. She also runs a Tuesday open mic in Austin at Mage's S...

So this week I sit down with Killtony alum, G Pow. G Pow has been coming around the comedy clubs and making a name for himself here in Austin. Originally from New Jersey, G Pow brings his observational, semi-clean humor to the stage, and he’s undeniably funny! I certainly enjoyed the wonderful and humorous conversation we had, and I know you will too. We once more get into different things that we...

In this crazy episode that took several days of filming due to me having several jobs and my camera being messed up for some reason…. Solomon was super patient with me and the equipment issues that arose. Solomon has been in the Austin comedy scene for 3 years, with 3 appearances on KillTony. He hails from Pakistan and made his way to Austin by way of New York. This feller is a well-traveled, well...

This episode marks the milestone for the first-ever freestyle rap. It’s almost like I’m becoming “Trey In The Morning." I wonder if Eminem would come talk comedy? 🤔 Anyway, Trevor Ray and I have a conversation that spans across many topics. I learn some things about hockey, Chicago to Austin (coincidence?), and the similarities between comedy and music. This was such a fun episode to make happen....

In this episode we go crazy! Jessica Misitano and myself have a conversation that truly goes on a Journey. She shares her opinions on the comedy scenes in Austin and Chicago. And her intense connection with Steve Perry. Hang on! Cause this episode switches gears like we are in the Tour de France. - Trey Follow Jessica: https://www.instagram.com/jessicamisitano/ OB Links: https://linktr.ee/onlybomb...

In this episode Monarey and I have a discussion about her life and how comedy has played a part in it. She opens up about the LA, NYC, and Austin comedy scenes and shares her experience navigating them. This is such a great conversation, and as a newer comic, I really learned a lot. It was awesome having someone with so much experience share her story! Thanks for coming on the show, Monarey! - Tre...

We’re testing the limits of the soundboard today! In this episode, I’m joined by the hilarious Chris Akin for a conversation that covers everything from movies and frogs to the legendary Danny Glover. We had a blast joking around, and this episode is pure, carefree fun from start to finish. Catch Chris Live: If you’re in Austin, go see Chris perform! He is a powerhouse on stage and a must-see loca...

In this episode of cosmic comedy. KillTony star Keegan Carmychael and I go through the comedy ups and downs. Keegan has an awesome grasp on what comedy is, how he structures his jokes, and a unique way to remember long sets with one liners. This show was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot from Keegan. Stay tuned after the show for a special sneak peek at the greatest comedy in the galaxy. Thanks fo...

Most comedians don’t quit because they’re not funny… they quit because of this. In Episode 20 of Only Bombs!, Cuzzin Paul breaks down what it really takes to start stand-up comedy — from bombing on stage and getting humbled at open mics, to the mental grind that makes most people walk away. This isn’t the highlight reel… this is the reality. If you’ve ever thought about getting on stage, or you’re...

I sit down with Jaime-Lee Simmons and talk about her comedy journey, health in comedy, and the difficulties of being an Austin comic. From having a successful podcast to venues around the country, Jaime-Lee speaks about her personal journey and her comedy growth. She has been on KillTony, 2 Girls 1 Blunt Podcast as well as opened for some big names in comedy an emphasizes the importance of honing...