What’s Goin’ On Podcast

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Nate Wright – The Man, The Myth, The Mutton Chops In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian Nate Wright to talk about what it takes to build a local comedy scene, produce successful shows, and balance a creative life both on and off the stage. Nate is the producer of the Upper Crust Comedy Series at Rock Hill Bakehouse & Cafe, and also works at Comedy Wo...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Shawn Barnes – Capital Region's Funniest Comic Talks Comedy & Movies In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian, filmmaker, and producer Shawn Barnes to talk about his journey through stand-up comedy and the exciting opportunities that have come with it. Winner of the 2025 Capital Region's Funniest Comic Competition, Shawn shares what the victory has mean...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Sam Badali – Comedy, Church & Chasing Stage Time In this episode, Caleb White sits down with fellow comedian Sam Badali (@sam_badali) for a conversation about growing up in church, finding comedy, and performing in scenes across Vermont, New York City, and Upstate New York. The two discuss how their backgrounds shaped their sense of humor, the differences between c...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Frank Palangi – DIY Horror, Indie Music & Wearing Every Hat In this episode, Caleb White sits down with Frank Palangi — indie hard rock artist, horror filmmaker, actor, director, and editor — for a conversation about independent filmmaking and the reality of creating projects from the ground up. The episode covers Frank’s process for writing, directing, editing, pr...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | EMS Hot Takes – Solo Episode In this episode of the What’s Goin’ On Podcast, comedian and paramedic Caleb White breaks down real EMS hot takes submitted by providers—from mechanical CPR devices to paramedic training standards and the ongoing debate between confidence vs competence in the field. Some of these takes might piss you off. Some might make you rethink how you...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Ethan Wilder – Shows and Side Hustles In this episode, I sit down with comedian and show producer Ethan Wilder (@ethan_wilder16) to talk about everything he’s got going on — from producing his own events to the random jobs and experiences that somehow turn into comedy material. We get into the shows Ethan is running through Wyld Eperiences LLC (@wyld.eperiencesllc), wh...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Ryan Anderson & Mel Bradshaw – Cloud City Comedy In this episode, I’m joined by comedians Ryan Anderson and Mel Bradshaw , the people behind Cloud City Comedy in the Capital District. We talk about what goes into producing shows, building a local comedy scene, and everything that comes with it — the good, the stressful, and the stuff you don’t see from the audience...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Joel Dorian – From Page to Stage In this episode, I sit down with author and comedian Joel Dorian to talk about the overlap between writing and stand-up, finding your voice creatively, and why some stories only work when you’re honest enough to make people uncomfortable. We get into Joel’s journey as both a writer and a comic, how storytelling changes depending on the...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Blake Whitbeck & Will Johnson – Unverified EMTs and Springer-Level Chaos In this episode, I sit down with fellow comedians Blake Whitbeck (@blakecomedy) and Will Johnson (@will_com3dy) for a conversation that starts in comedy and very quickly goes off the rails. We talk about their very unconventional goals in stand-up, whether or not one of them is (or ever was?)...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Craig Nesler – Two EMT's Walk Into A Comedy Club In this episode, I sit down with comedian and fellow EMT Craig Nesler (@chefcraignesler) to talk about stand-up comedy, life in EMS, and the strange situations that somehow come with both. We get into our different styles of humor, how comedy fits into first responder life, and a completely ridiculous bingo fight story t...

In this episode, Caleb White sits down with fellow comedian Mike Bernat (@mike_berns) for a laid-back, slightly unhinged conversation fueled by beer, pizza, and nonstop comedy talk. Things go off the rails pretty quickly — mostly because we keep getting interrupted by phone calls and absolutely refuse to pause the recording. Topics include: 🍕 Eating pizza on mic like professionals 🍺 Drinking bee...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | 2025 Year-End Review   In this special year-end episode, Caleb White goes solo to look back on 2025, breaking down the goals, wins, lessons, and chaos that came with a year of stand-up comedy, show production, and launching What’s Goin’ On Podcast. Topics include: 🎤 Comedy goals for 2025 and how they actually played out 🎟️ Producing live shows and what went right (and...

In this episode, Caleb White goes solo and answers questions submitted by Facebook followers — along with a few curveball questions crafted by ChatGPT. It’s a mix of comedy, real talk, and the kind of behind-the-scenes perspective you only get when the host is left alone with a microphone and no supervision. Topics include: ❓ Questions from Facebook listeners about comedy, EMS, and life 💬 ChatGP...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Brad Monkell – Music, Comedy & Wedding Emergencies In this episode, Caleb White sits down with musician and comedian Brad Monkell (@brad_monkell) for a wildly entertaining conversation about blending music with stand-up, the deeper meaning of jazz, and the chaos that comes with performing at weddings — including a few medical emergencies along the way. Topics inclu...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | J. Connolly – Comedy, Confrontation & Closure In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian J. Connolly (@jconnolly_comedy) for a hilarious and surprisingly honest conversation about the chaos of stand-up, strange audience encounters, and the relationships that shaped us. Topics include: 🤦‍♂️ A weird confrontation with an audience member that almost deraile...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Duncan Harris – Growing up in Ohio, Karen at a Comedy Show, and Cloning Dogs.  In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian Duncan Harris (@duncancomedyguy) for a hilarious and down-to-earth conversation about growing up in Ohio, moving to upstate New York, and all the weird stuff in between. Topics include: 🌽 Growing up in Ohio and how it shaped our sense of...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Greg Creft & Juan Pantaleon – Hecklers, Crazy Stories, and Donating My Body to Ventriloquism  In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedians Greg Creft (@creftmacandcheese) and Juan Pantaleon (@johnnypantz_) to talk about how they got started in comedy, what keeps them going, and the slow, hilarious unraveling of their friendship along the way. Topics includ...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Jake Potter – Paramedic, Educator & Co-Host of The Past the SCOPE Podcast In this episode, Caleb White sits down with Jake Potter — a paramedic in North Carolina, educator with SCOPE Education, and co-host of the Past the SCOPE podcast — for a deep dive into modern emergency medicine and what it takes to move EMS forward. Topics include: 🚑 Working as a paramedic i...

In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian Kay Goutos for a real and hilarious talk about the ups and downs of stand-up comedy. From those first open mics to the challenges of producing shows, we cover it all.   Topics include: 🎤 How we both got started in comedy 💥 Bombing on stage and what it teaches you 🎭 Learning how to perform and connect with an audience 🎟️ The work that goes int...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Chad Crandall    In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian Chad Crandall for a fun and genuine conversation about stand-up comedy, life experiences, and the crazy medical situations.   Topics include: 🎤 What got us into comedy and our first experiences performing 😂 The comedians who inspired us and shaped our style 🚑 Real-life emergency medical situations...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Travis Howe – Lake George EMS In this episode, Caleb White sits down with Travis Howe, Director of the The Town of Lake George, NY Department of EMS. We dive into the world of emergency medical services and talk about the future of EMS. Topics include: 🚑 The process of buying a new ambulance for the department 📹 The role of body cameras in EMS and what they mean for...

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast with Caleb White   In this episode, I sit down with Comedian Magician Vinnie Mark for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation. Vinnie shares how he got his start in entertainment, his adventures performing comedy on cruise ships, and the unique challenges of mixing magic with stand-up. We also dive into a deeply personal chapter of his life—his late wife’s courageous batt...