The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes

Nicky Paris (Wendy Williams Show, The Q Agenda, Laugh Factory) comes by the yard to talk with Bill about growing up in Staten Island, New York, and coming out to his parents and in the industry at a time when it was still considered a taboo subject. Through it all, Nicky kept and harnessed his amazing sense of humor, as you soon see in this episode! *** IF YOU'RE IN VEGAS, see Bill and Nicky at th...

Renee Percy has had a fascinating life and career. Her prolific acting career started at age 12 on the iconic Canadian series, "Degrassi Junior High," and she has been a successful performer and writer ever since, now residing in Los Angeles. Unbeknownst to Bill, Renee had heard a previous Afterlaugh podcast about "ethical non-monogamy" and wanted to share her story about her time as a swinger in...

5-year comic Maddie Hanson comes by the yard to sit with Bill and discuss their similar journeys going from theatre nerds to standup comics. Maddie ends up turning the tables and asks Bill some uncomfortable questions about his past that you might not know! Hope nobody gets #canceled in this episode... ENJOY!

A depressed Tommy Wakefield comes by the yard to talk with Bill about coming out of the COVID lockdown, the hypocrisy of ALL politicians, and finally opens up about the precarious state of his new relationship. Is Tommy going through a breakup? Bill and Tommy discuss THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE for men having a fight with their girlfriend. It's a must listen for any man who keeps fighting with his gir...

Garret Dillahunt (NETFLIX'S "ARMY OF THE DEAD," Deadwood, 12 Years a Slave) stops by the yard to talk about his unlikely journey from trucker's son in Yakima, Washington to being one of the most successful and versatile character actors in Hollywood. In his mid-50's, Garret is poised for superstardom with the release of "Army of the Dead" OUT IN THEATRES TODAY! This is a MUST LISTEN for anyone int...

Johnny Mitchell (Johnny Mitchell Show podcast) comes by the yard to discuss his incredible story as a suburban drug dealer who got pinched and spent time in prison before deciding to transform a life of crime to a life in comedy. Johnny's story is hilarious and unbelievable, and a story only HE can tell. ENJOY!

Old friend Mariya Alexander (@MariyaAlexander) comes by the yard to talk openly and honestly about her popular engagement on Twitter, how your far left liberal ideology started to crack slightly over the course of the pandemic, and how a recent sexual assault from a fellow comic completely upended her life and set her on a new path both in life and in comedy. *WARNING* THIS EPISODE MAY TRIGGER SUR...

Relationship influencer Natasha Chandel (writer on "Mr. Iglesias" on Netflix, host of "Kinda Dating" podcast) stops by the yard to tell her incredible story and discuss how her unique upbringing as an Indian-Canadian-Los Angelean with a turbulent childhood ultimately her on a path towards finding love in a successful relationship, and using those hard-earned skills to help other people find the sa...

In a free-wheeling interview, comedy stalwart Felicia Michaels (Star Search, Full House, Gotham Comedy Live) talks about her humble beginnings going from the young bride of a military man in Kansas to airport stripper to winning $100,000 on Star Search as well as the title of "Female Comedian of the Year" two years in a row. Felicia's life and career defies definition as she has transitioned from...

Rocco Stowe shares his unlikely journey from being a delinquent to being a U.S. Marine to being a drug dealer to being a drug addict to being a standup comic. After his struggles with sobriety, he toured and wrote with Margaret Cho, became a renowned Power Yoga instructor behind Brian Kest and a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you've EVER thought that you were stuck in a rut or i...

After a brief hiatus, Bill and Tommy are back to discuss the big questions in life: like, is it "cheating" if women need to use a vibrator to come during sex, can a guy actually convincingly fake an orgasm, and will the meaning of life be answered if they are able to smoke the juices from the Colorado River Toad, the alleged "Everest" of psychedelics? They go on to discuss their ongoing confusion...

Tommy comes by the yard to talk ADD, relationships, the elusiveness of the female orgasm, and the trend of women in entertainment, including comics, creating ONLYFANS accounts in a fun, freewheeling conversation. ENJOY!

Pal from New York, director Marc Meyers, gets on a zoom call with Bill to discuss his humble beginnings and his meteoric rise as an indie film director after the surprise cult success of "My Friend Dahmer." With three films that have come out on streaming platforms in the past year, Marc is a filmmaker to watch, and one of the nicest guys in the biz! Check out "All My Life," "We Summon the Darknes...

Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-girlfriend, Colbert Show) comes by the yard to talk his rapidly accelerating career in comedy and acting, growing up as a Jew in Virginia, and the secret to moving seamlessly between alt rooms and comedy clubs. Check out his special March 23rd on Youtube!

Perez Hilton gets on a zoom with Bill to talk about his 20 year career in the public eye as a "web celeb," influencer, reality star, author, personality and provocateur in a fascinating interview for anyone interested in how to navigate the world of social media and the double-edge sword of fame that comes with it. For those who love Perez, it will give you insight into what he's up to now, and fo...

Tommy Wakefield comes by the yard to talk about his first road weekend featuring for Craig Conant in Phoenix, Arizona. He talks about the anxiety and the choices he made in his act to have a fun and successful weekend. For any new comics or anyone thinking about starting comedy or anyone interested in the absurd life of a standup, this is a must listen. ENJOY! Special thanks to our patron, Daisy A...

Mark Serritella (Before the Sun Explodes, Adam Corolla Show, Adam Devine's House Party) comes by the yard before the huge LA rainstorm to talk about how "First Blood: Part 2" helped him through a break-up, and how he's moving forward from a wild past beset with problems related to his drinking. Bill then talks about how the recent breach of his social media account by a Turkish hacker (who attempt...

In this mini-episode, Tommy sits with Bill after his birthday to talk about his upbringing as a chess nerd competing in tournaments, and the new chess fervor resulting from the Netflix hit "Queen's Gambit."

Faysal Lawrence comes by the yard to talk his experience contracting COVID-19, being a Laugh Factory regular under the tutelage of Jamie Masada, the controversy over Dave Chappelle's beef with Comedy Central, and what it's like finding your calling as a comic with a strict Arab-American family.

Tommy comes by the yard to discuss his rap alias of T-Wake, his upcoming rap album, a tricky incident with his girlfriend involving "ethical non-monogamy," and the SECRET to successful communication in relationships. This episode is dedicated to our podcast patron "Daisy."

Bill goes back into the archives discovering a previously unreleased episode from 2019 where controversial contestant from "America's Next Top Model," Lisa Jackson, comes by the yard and proceeds to get inebriated in a free-wheeling interview about her wild upbringing in Jamaica and the TRUTH behind her infamous beef with Tyra Banks.... ENJOY! 

Buddy Brennan Keel Cook, who plays Bill's little brother in the upcoming Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer film "INVASION," swings by the yard to talk about his unlikely journey from the suburbs of Orange County to the streets of Skid Row before finding success at turning his own personal pain and heartbreak into award-winning art. Check out his new film "I Wrote This For You" right now on Amazon Prim...

Bill discusses headlining a live show for the first time since February, and Bill and Tommy talk the horror and hilarity of the Capital insurrection and what good, if any, could potentially result from it. Oh yeah, and they discuss Armie Hammer's sexting skills and whether or not sexting must now be considered a thing of the past. Hope you enjoy it as much as Armie Hammer loves banging brains!

Ginger Gonzaga (Togetherness, Family Guy, Space Force) stops by the yard to talk about her amazing and multi-faceted career, her interest in all things comedy, and Bill's obsession with the Duplass Brothers. 

Bill's daughter, Olivia, comes by the yard to talk about her experience at Berkeley, coming out to Bill as a teenager, and how the new GEN-Z's see the world differently. ENJOY! :)