Son of a Lunch Lady

Mike gets to sit down with the hilarious comedian and actor, Skip Clark. Skip went from being a doorman for the Uptown Comedy Club in Atlanta, GA in 1995 to headlining clubs all over the USA. His Acting Career began in 2000 when he played a Bodyguard in the movie “Two Degrees the Movie” and has a movie called “Recruitment Day” it is a comedy spoof of Denzel Washington’s “Training Day”.  Skip recou...

Mike flys solo to cover the world record for the slowest 100 meters, hip hop hamsters, tent bags, Mountain Dew dogs and a comedy journey update. ____________________________________________ OPENING TIDBITS “Come on Kimmy!” Hip hop hamsters  What’s the hardest word to pronounce in English? SLOWEST 100 METERS Somalian runner or pirate? How did she get there? MOUNTAIN DEW DOGS Dew the dogs! Are they...

Collin “Bad Candy” Comeaux is a fresh comic from Louisiana living in Seattle.  Mike and Bad Candy had a great chat about the differences between the South and Seattle Collins has lived all over the county. From Louisiana to California to Colorado to Seattle, he has been dabbling in stand up comedy. He shares about the oddities of delivering packages in the mountains of Colorado, growing up in the...

Mike went live on the Tube to debrief the Congressional hearing on UAP and Non-Human Biologics, other weird stuff we all do, his headlining experience doing comedy in Gig Harbor, reading comments, and dreaming up a new name for the podcast. ________________________ BREAKDOWN: OPENING TIDBITS When was the last time you frolicked? You don’t hear about bank robberies anymore. Who is to blame? We are...

Mike flys solo this episode diving deep into his new music video, "Bubble Boy", childhood heroes, McRibs and two new personality tests. BREAKDOWN: OPENING TIDBITS - Life in Seattle - Mike's Sunday side hustle - Wear a helmet kids and adults COMMENTS - Read comments from past episodes and listen to voicemails Bubble Boy - Mike’s new single out now about the inflated ego - Inspired by...

This week on the poddy we are joined by special guest, Jacob Noland, from Greenville, SC. Mike hops in first with an update on a major milestone in his comedy journey from this week. Mike and Jacob read and reflect on comments from the last few episodes of JTP. We learn Jacob’s passion for destroying the ocean. The guys chat all things comedy in his scene in Greenville/East Coast and the time Jaco...

Mike goes live on YouTube on the Fourth of July! On this show, Mike reads comments from his reel on save the flat earthers, learns about the history of the Fourth, and reviews some of his recent comedy sets. Take a peek behind the comedy curtain with Mike on this oddly satisfying edition of JTP!  COMMENTS Comments from the “Save the Flat Earthers” reel Things get weird Applause break for Mike’s re...

This week Mike flys solo to share what’s going on in the news, mostly weird stuff, nothing too serious. Unless, you are a flat earther. Chat GPT educates us on Imposter Syndrome. Mike reflects on how even professionals experiencing this phenomenon.  ________________________________________________ BREAKDOWN: Life Update Midwest Trip Coffee from Sump, Pink Bourbon Magic Glotzzy says, the Indy 500 i...

Mike is joined by Jimmy Chuckles and Glotzzy for this episode of Just Trying to Podcast. We talk a lot about a quote Mike read from Jerry Seinfield's Book, Is This Anything? The guys also catch up on how funny the culture is these days. Stick around late in the show for Chris retelling the worst day of his life. ----------------------------------------------------------------- BREAKDOWN The ef...

This weeks guests on the podcast is actor, comedian, former houseless man who once lived under a bridge, Rob Conroy. We explore the depths of Rob being homeless in LA, his journey in comedy, the time he stole a van while on drugs, rebuking demons, and much more. ——————— Breakdown: Rob’s Red Carpet - The Astrid Experience How did Rob got into stand up comedy? - Rob’s first memory of stand up Demons...

Mike breaks down the last month of life and comedy on this solo episode. He recounts his trip to Canada where he learned that Canadians don’t drive on the left side of the road. While in Canada, he saw Dermot Kennedy with Meg and reflected on faith and joy. Mike auditioned at two comedy clubs in Seattle, Laughs Comedy Club and Club Comedy. He listened to Steve Martin’s book, Born Standing Up, cour...

Jimmy Chuckles and the Fire Ants went live on YouTube to explore the depths of the Kansas and Missouri Rivalry. The chat ranges from boyz talking the history behind the modern sports rivalry to Mike blindly ranting why Missouri is superior to Kansas. Along the way the deliberate on the origin of the phrase "dilly dallying," the upcoming single "Space Trash" and sing happy birth...

Taylor Garnica joins the podcast to talk comedy and money! Taylor is the Director of Profits and Fundraising for an organization of 100+ employees. Aka he knows his stuff or at least knows more than Mike. Comedy - Taylor’s first memories of Stand up - Larry the Cable Guy - Git R Done - Mikes first open mic - Taylor’s Mount Rushmore of Comedians - Andrew Schulz Comedy Perspective - How does Theo Vo...

Mike recounts his comedy journey over April, Kind Taylor in Seattle, transitions in stand up, and a little faith talk. This episode is brought to you by supporter of JTP, Peter from Minnesota! Thank you Peter for making JTP possible. Episode Breakdown: Ride the wave of where life takes you You don't need to go to the NFL to be successful Comedy Journey Update April Book Recommendation: Masteri...

Charles Hall Jr. is a comedian and father to three kiddos. He was voted among 2021 Spokane's Best Comics. Charles has performed at the Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and the Backyard Festival. Through his comedy journey he has opened for comedians such as Anthony Jeselnik, Chris Franjola (Chelsey Lately), Jimmy Shin (Amazon), TK Kirkland (BET, Amazon Special), Jamali Maddix (Netflix, BBC), and more....

This week we are talking all about Just Trying to Talent Stack Part II. Mike Tony recaps what talent stacking is, takes calls from the audience on the topic, reads some comments, talks more history from the multiverse, and reviews the film Air about Michael Jordan. This episode is brought to you by a supporter of the poddy, George Little. Episode Breakdown: - Comments from Audience - Film Review,...

This week we are talking all about Just Trying to Stop AI (Artificial Intelligence) Mike Tony recaps why AI must be stopped, gives an up on his comedy journey update, reads some comments, and talks history from the multiverse. This episode is brought to you by a supporter of the poddy, Robert Mifflin. Episode Breakdown: Comments Honking in Seattle 2023 is the Summer of the Mullet Film and Fried Ch...

This week we are talking all about Just Trying to Talent Stack. This is part one of a two-part mini-series on talent stacking. We talk comedy and how you can multiply 1 day into 3. Listen to find out! Talent Stacking was first coined by the creator of Dilbert, Scott Adams in his book, How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big.   Episode Outline: Rik Roberts School of Laughs podcast Levera...

For the first time ever in JTP history, Mike has a live guest in the Lab with him. He is joined by his wife, Meg Tony Heath. Mike and Meg are just trying to start a movement on this week's episode of JTP. The happy couple discusses a movement they are already in, the Wildlife Wednesday movement, and one they want to start.  Listen to hear about the 3 steps to start a movement, what Meg thinks...

This week on JTP, Mike Tony talks all things March Madness history, telling stories in stand-up form and a new song he’s vibing with. Breakdown: History of March Madness Mizzou’s Historic 2002 Elite 8 Run as a #12 seed Will they do it again? How to Tell a Story in Stand-Up Comedy Form Learning from the great, Gary Gulman, by reviewing his joke about his Meltdown in a Trader Joes Tony’s Tuesday Tun...

On this episode of JTP, Mike Tony recaps his trip to see  DustySlay in Portland and shares his perspective on overcoming the fear of hecklers.  Along the way enjoy some coffee reviews, predictions on Mizzou Men’s Basketball going dancing, and hear how Seattle breweries are fixing the tipping situation in America.  Episode Breakdown: - Keep Portland Weird - Mike's prediction abo...

Episode VIII - Just Trying to Balance Life and Work Mike shares comments for the audience, reviews @garygulman comedy tips and talks about balancing life and work. Episode Breakdown: - Comments from Ep. 7 Write in at miketonyheath@gmail.com email me your questions, comment, or drop a comment on YouTube or Spotify. - 3 comedy tips from Gary Gulman Vulture Article, “Gary Gulman Comedy Tips” Mikes su...

In episode VII of Just Trying to Podcast, Mike explores how to leverage your gifts (skills / internal wirings) in all of life - hobbies, work, relationships, etc. Episode Breakdown: 1. Comments from the audience  2. Follow Up on Space Trash      - FlameNado on the Sun           - Article on sun flare     &nbs...

Join us for a special episode of Just Trying to Podcast with Jimmy Chuckles and the Fire Ants! Episode 6 of JTP explores the issue of #spacetrash.  There are currently millions of pieces of junk stuck in earth's orbit. JCATFA along with special guests Christopher Glotzbach and Billybob, seek to do their part by educating the masses through song.   The squad puts their brain together to w...

This week on JTP, Mike Tony Heath shares 4 tips and tricks on getting better at whatever you do. Most of the tips are from other people who are accomplished artists, all the others were just tips he picked up along the way.   Mike talks about inspirations from Gary Gulman, Judy Carter's Instagram Comedy Jam, Andy Mineo, and Maya Angelou -  among others. Check out Gary Gulman's Comedy Tip...