The First 5 Comedy Podcast

Coleman Wilson joins us to discuss open mic etiquette, asking for advice from peers, comedic influences, balancing music projects with comedy, dealing with work stress and much more.

Morgan Wright joins us on the podcast to discuss storytelling comedy, his influences, family and Stoned vs Drunk vs Sober. Later we discuss his plans for a tour and his unique idea on how to incorporate his background as a chef.

Improv and stand-up comics Seth Hartley & Vaughan Veillon join us to say farewell as they prepare to embark on the next leg of their comedy adventure, relocating to Chicago. We discuss the group dynamic of improv versus the solo nature of stand-up, their time as open mic hosts at The Station in Baton Rouge, LA and how appearance plays into one's comedic choices.

Justin Baker joins us on episode 9 to discuss his various projects including Bloody Buddies (his podcast) and Raw Comedy (his monthly show), rivalries among local comedy scenes and how to structure open mic and showcase sets. Later he opens up about the impact stand-up comedy has had on his life personally.

Our guest this week is award winning pillar of the Lafayette Comedy scene and co-host of the Yeah! Comedy open mic, Maggie Shipley. We discuss competing in Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober, as well as Maggie's take on performing in these various states. Later, we cover making friends in the local comedy scene and precision edits to material and performances.

Will Merrill talks bringer shows, his weekly open mic at The Silly Rabbit in Baton Rouge and his previous special entitled Wirk. Will also discusses Randumb, his upcoming second special, produced by Lafayette Comedy, with an exclusive announcement of the line-up for the May 12th recording.

Comedian and documentarian Jamie Ward talks corporate gigs, workshopping material and why you can’t sleep on the comedy scene in Lafayette, LA.

Drew and Michael discuss comedy as a career, joke theft/parallel thinking, uncomfortable premises, relating to younger crowds and much more.

Drew and Michael sit down with regional comic Tyler Arceneaux to discuss a dizzying array of topics every new comic should consider. Later, Tyler makes a big announcement.

Michael and Drew sit down with Jason Leonard, founder of Lafayette Comedy. They discuss the challenges new comics face when it comes to private bookings, open mics and hecklers. Drew prepares for his first roast battle.

Michael and Drew interview Joshua Jordan about a hell gig the three of them recently endured. Later they discuss the idea of having a reliable 5 minutes of stand-up.

The two co-hosts sit down with no format, no production, not even a name... and just talk about the experience of being first-year stand-up comics based out of Lafayette, La.