The Art of Bombing: A Comedy Podcast

Episode 160: Which one were you in? This week I'm joined by stand-up comedian, Josh Florhaug all the way from Los Angeles, CA. Josh shares a story about bombing at a casino and bombing because of an obnoxious drunk heckler along with what its like to have a Great Uncle that is a legendary comedian. We had a great conversation about comedy during quarantine, getting credits & using them when re...

Episode 159: We sound the same! This week I'm joined by Twin Cities comedian, Jalen Russell. Jalen shares a story about bombing while under the influence shortly after he almost died.  We had a fantastic conversation about the Twin City's comedy scene, evolving as comedians, building an hour, and getting too much sympathy from the audience. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send i...

Episode 158: Finding your flow state! This week I'm joined by Brooklyn, NY based comedian, Johnny Azari. Johnny talks about bombing in front of nudists and his transition from music to comedy. We went deep discussing virtual comedy festivals, bombing important shows like auditions & tapings, and the woes of do it yourself production. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a...

Episode 157: Playing by the rules! This week I'm joined by my pal, LA based comedian Justin Foster (Joe Rogan Podcast, San Diego Comedy Festival). Justin tells a couple stories about bombing, one at a corporate gig and the other in the lobby of a Las Vegas casino. We had an in depth conversation about bad crowd work, being honest with ourselves, and being set up for failure. Justin also talks brie...

Episode 156: Separating the artist from the art. This week I'm joined by LA based comedian, Jonesy who was in Asia right as Coronavirus was starting to breakout. He had a great story about bombing on an island for a college orientation weekend when he first started comedy. We had an in depth conversation about separating the art from the artist, what its like performing in countries that don't hav...

Episode 155: Moving during the pandemic! This week I'm joined by comedian & voice over actor, Coco Briscoe. Coco fills us in on her decision to leave LA and move across country to Virginia where she grew up. We had an in depth conversation about taking breaks from comedy, writing, cancelling gigs, and reading books about comedy. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voic...

Episode 154: Podcasts and road trips! Today my guest is Madison, WI comedian, Will Isenberg. Will shares a story about performing at a family friendly CBD show and dealing with young ones. We also talked about podcasts, road trips, retirement parties, and recorder placement. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Bec...

Episode 153: Puppets! Today my guest is my good friend and San Diego based comedian, actor, puppeteer, and improviser, Veronica Burgess. Veronica couldn't think of a time when she felt that she bombed really bad because she came to comedy with a theater background and was already accustomed to rejection. We talked about benefits of taking classes, puppeteering, carrying negativity, and sketchy ven...

Episode 152: Hard conversations! Today my guest is my good friend and San Diego based comedian, Dewey Bratcher. We went hard into our conversation and talked about the current state of America including Black Lives Matter, the protests, and President Trump. Then we switched gears to comedy and Dewey shared his story about bombing in an Urban room and we talked about comedy back to comedy after bre...

Episode 151: He looks like a nice guy! Today my guest is Minneapolis comedian and podcaster Chris Duke. Chris shares a story of not only bombing on stage, but bombing as a comedy show producer. We talked about the stresses of producing live comedy, producing podcasts, and offensive comedy. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bomb...

Episode 150: Comedy & parenting! Today I'm joined by Twin Cities radio/TV personality and comedian Miss Shannan Paul.  We got a preview behind the scenes of being a single parent and we talked about balancing comedy with home life, conventions, geeks of color, and creating content in the pandemic. Shannan shares a story about opening for Cedric the Entertainer and being more well known as a ra...

Episode 149: Comedy fan boys! Today I'm joined by Atlanta based comedian, Jayce Michael Hill, recorded at the beginning of the pandemic. Jayce shares a story about bombing in front of a comedian that he admires. We talk about filmmaking, Improv, writing on stage, and comedy festivals. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/m...

Episode 148: Bombing at a comedy festival! Today I'm joined by Luke Johnson for his second appearance with a conversation that took place at the very beginning of the pandemic. Luke shares his story about bombing at a comedy festival and what it feels like to be the weakest link of the show.  We also talked about creating content and getting better writing habits. Plus more! Please rate, review, a...

Episode 147: No deleting! Today I'm joined by Iowa comedian, Day Peace. We had a wonderful conversation about social media footprints, cancel culture, testing limits, and taking gigs you're not ready for. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-a...

Episode 146: Honesty! Today I'm joined by Illinois comedian, Zach Boblitt. We had a fantastic conversation about virtual comedy, corporate roasts, honoring your word, and getting let go from the club. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-o...

Episode 145: Isms! Today I'm joined by comedian and college professor Jenni Lou Russi. We had an in depth conversation about ageism & sexism in comedy, living in campers, industry pay, and Jenni shares valuable insight on writing press releases. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this po...

Episode 144: Breaking into comedy! Today I'm joined by Madeleine Farley, a newer comedian with years of theater experience.  We talked about being new to comedy, how a theater background is helpful in comedy, and negative effects of shock comedy. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podca...

Episode 143: Heightened Senses! Today I'm joined by Dustin Nickerson (Comedy Central, Netflix) and we talked about being positive & generous, comedy casting, building your social media following, and being in the room. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Episode 142: The future of comedy. Today I'm joined by Zach Miller, comedian, producer, and former comedy club booker & manager. We had a great conversation about the future of comedy, evolving over time, how comedians are ahead of the curve with social media, and booking comedy clubs. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bomb...

Episode 141: Tandem comedy! Today I'm joined by Tim Harmston (Late Show w/David Letterman, Last Comic Standing) to talk about performing tandem comedy, performing/touring with his wife, lighting, and corporate comedy shows. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...

Episode 140: We're not the only ones! Today I'm joined by Stu McCallister and we had a great conversation about how states have handled the pandemic, politics, being productive, and not being right for every show. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Episode 139: How do you say your name? Today's guest is Twin Cities favorite Wayne Burfeind. We had a fun conversation about hard to pronounce names, our shared affection for craft beer, quarantine, and show running in bars. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

Episode 138: What's your comedy like? Today my guest is Zach Peterson and we had a great conversation about the demographics, virtual comedy , cancelled gigs, and trying to describe our comedy styles. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-o...

Episode 137: Relationships & comedy. This week I'm joined by Lauren Rice and we had a wonderful conversation about dating during the pandemic, Improv, and talking to strangers. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-comedy-p...

Episode 136: Sometimes its out of our control. This week I'm joined by Dave Waite (Late Nite with Jimmy Fallon) and we talked about elements that are out of our control, finding other creative outlets, and going to places we didn't really want to. Plus more! Please rate, review, and subscribe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-art-of-bombing/message Become a supporter of this podc...