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Jasmine Ellis is a touring comedian & producer based in Los Angeles, California! 💯 In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a 'chameleon' in comedy, what Jasmine likes and dislikes about L.A., how a career in journalism led her to where she is today, the importance of Restaurant Week, and much more! 🔥

Dave Bradley is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 He produces 'Dealers of Comedy', a comedy show you can catch at the Windcreek Chicago Casino EVERY Thursday at 7PM 🎭 In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a good person, our latest film recommendations, the miraculous power of beet juice, the day that Dave met his wife while hosting a podcast, how...

Allie Sroka is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯 She was recently featured on the latest OFTV LMAOF Special (LMAOF 27), out now! 💥 In this episode, we discuss what qualifies as clean comedy, how Allie ended up in a Hot Mulligan music video, when it's best to be judgemental, our Sabrina Carpenter hot takes, which decade had the worst music, and much more! 🔥

Marcos Cirino is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, IL! Catch his show, 'Wow, You're Actually Funny!' monthly at Surge Billiards. 💯 In this episode, we discuss the striking similarities between DJ Khaled and Pitbull, Bill Burr's legendary Philadelphia crashout, how parallel thinking can be mistaken for joke theft, why iCarly is the greatest show to ever exist, the meani...

Matt Brown is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer and music journalist based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 He has TWO specials out now. One is called 'The Chatterbox' & the other 'The Funeral of Ms. Brown', BOTH available on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss why liking trash is okay as long as you admit it, Matt's background in opera singing, the difference between his...

Victoria Flynn is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 She produces 'Late Night at the Lodge' (a late-night comedy talk show taking place every Thursday at 9PM in Lincoln Lodge) and hosts the 'Out by 10' open mic (Wednesdays at 8PM at Gracie O’Malley’s in Wicker Park)! In this episode, we discuss the magic of tart cherry juice, what LinkedIn can accompl...

Lulu La Reina is a professional wrestler based in Chicago, IL 💯 She's been featured in NUMEROUS promotions, such as Rising Stars Women's Wrestling, Fenix Lucha Libre, Reign Women’s Wrestling, Wrestle League, Dragonslayer Pro Wrestling, Janesville Wrestling Alliance, & more! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss how Selena inspired Lulu (& what it means to become someone else's "...

Matt Sullivan is a comedian based in Chicago, IL 💯 He was the 2025 Roast Battle Chicago CHAMPION, dethroning the great Brandon Kieffer 🤯 In this episode, we discuss when childhood innocence goes terribly wrong, the man who ate an entire airplane, what Ellen could do to revitalize her career, Matt's experience with Roast Battle Chicago, his joke-writing process, and much more! 🔥

Mike Capra is a filmmaker, musician, comedian, & actor based in Chicago, IL! His NEW film, 'Don't Call Me Baby', is OUT NOW on YouTube. 💯 He's the frontman of The Capra Brothers Band and also the co-founder of Warwick Motion Pictures, a comedy/horror production company 🎥 In this episode, we discuss what Mike learned during his hiatus from performing, the inspiration behind hi...

Anthony Bonazzo is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! 💯 He has numerous specials out now, available on OFTV, Dry Bar Comedy, & YouTube 😎In this episode, we discuss Anthony's cruise comedian escapades, how he handles hate in the comment section, where his journey as a physical trainer began, how the comedy scene has changed since his start in 2008, what SNL means to comics today VS in the p...

Noah Guardado is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! His NEW film, 'Loose Ends', is coming soon to a screen near you. 💯 In this episode, we discuss the making of 'Loose Ends', how YouTube inspired an entire generation of filmmakers, why he organized his own one-day film festival, the ways we can make moviegoing fun again, how indie films keep the soul of filmmaking alive, and much m...

Backpack Beatz is a producer, emcee, journalist, radio host, & DJ based in Chicago, IL 💯 NO MORE FREE BEATZ 🔥 In this episode, we discuss why you should always want an all-star team (no matter where you work), how Backpack's 3-year-old earned a coproducer credit, the genesis and growth of Nonstop November, the shift from analog to digital & its impact on artists, the difference betwe...

Corey Wagner is a professional food reviewer, filmmaker, actor, & writer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch him in the legendary 'Number Six With Cheese', a comedic food review channel serving high-quality food reviews since 2016. You can ALSO see him in 'Eat Local', a channel entirely dedicated to local businesses and their menus. 🍝🥓🍰 In this episode, we discuss why integ...

Andrew Neylon is a stand-up comedian, filmmaker, podcaster, hiker, & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 He's the mind behind Kawaii Comedy, a cute comedy showcase operating out of Wrigleyville. His production company, 'Neylon's Magic Lantern', is illuminating the world one image at a time. 💡 You can listen to his podcast, CAMP WALK•ALONG, a show about thru-hiking and the...

Elaine Golden is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 She's the producer of Lavender Laugh Lounge, taking place on the first Saturday of every month at Loaves and Witches! 🧙‍♀️ In this episode, we discuss Elaine's upcoming podcast (Good Enough and Definitely Happening), why you should live like there's a 10% chance you could die in a year, the problem with...

Jamie Shriner is a comedian, musician, & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can hear her latest album, 'Good Grief', NOW on all streaming platforms! OR you could check out her latest single, 'Under This Parka' 🐱 In this episode, we discuss the 'first year' rule of dating, why 2025 was "the Great Shed" for Jamie, the power of reframing negativity, why...

Solomon Bergquist is an entertainer and busker based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of Joseph Campbell, the power of live performance, what makes Wes Anderson's films so special, Solomon's European busking experience, how community and solitude conflict with one another, and much more! 🔥

Harry Jensen is a comedian, booker, & script supervisor based in Chicago, IL! He's one of the minds behind Red Room Comedy Club, the best venue Chicago's far north side has to offer 💯 In this episode, we discuss how parasocial relationships lead to awkward DMs, the overlap of horror and comedy, what your IG explore page reveals about you, imagining the present from the perspective of...

Kyrie Da Comic is a comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! He (along with comedians Felonious Monk & Kathryn Gongaware) hosts the eye-opening 'Beyond Bars Podcast', a show that focuses on giving a platform to people who have been justice-impacted — meaning those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system. On the show, they highlight second...

Chase Richard is a comedian based in Chicago! 💯He's also the cofounder of Dog Comic Productions, a Michigan-based comedy collective designed to bring you dawgiest of dawgs. 🐶 In this episode, we discuss Chase's newfound obsession with skateboarding, whether or not iShowSpeed and Kai Cenat are brainrot, what it was like performing at Roast Battle Chicago for the first time, if "6 7&q...

Sarah Krohn is an indie musician based in Chicago, IL. You can hear her latest single, 'Hung Up', on all streaming platforms now! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the story of Sarah's Minecraft boyfriend, why Pinegrove is her favorite band of all-time, how songwriting has changed in the modern era, why art is like a time capsule,, and so much more! 🔥

Ty Riggs is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 He also produces 'Ask A Comedian', where the audience gets to ask their favorite comedians anything that comes to mind! The show takes place monthly at the Lincoln Lodge 🎭 In this episode, we discuss the origin story of 'I Saw My Granny on OnlyFans', whether or not Brendan Frasier is hot, the deep emotio...

Aaron Chase is a comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! His podcast, 'Join The Journey', focuses on allowing the viewer to be a part of the come-up 💯 It's Ruse-certified realness. 🙌 n this episode, we discuss Aaron's work as an ASL interpreter, how he got into doing standup on the street, how martial arts training enhances your confidence and presence, the key to not losi...

Milo Mack is a comedian and producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch his production company, BIG MACK COMEDY, and all of their latest operations at Burton Place in Oldtown 💪 In this episode, we discuss the 60-comedian contest he recently hosted (& the prizes they gave away), how it felt to perform at Banana Phone in Austin, T.I.'s failed comedy career, the best interview walkouts of...

Aaron Putnam is a touring comedian from Chicago, Illinois 💯 In this episode, we discuss Louis C.K.'s novel, the beauty of keeping things for yourself, why Austin has developed a reputation in the comedy scene, how marriage has "broken" Aaron, the difference between talent and craft, and much more! 🔥