Wings with Friends

Ricky Cervantes is a friend and finance-nerd who loves wings from JT's Bar & Grill in Arcadia. He stopped by during the pandemic and we traded Mexican Mom stores. Ricky also shared insights about about growing up in both Mexico and the United States as well as how his interest in the stock market shaped his career path. Wings with Friends realizes that suicide is not a great name for a wing flavor...

Carl Umfress is not only essential, he is a very funny and talented comedian from Phoenix. We enjoyed Spicy Korean BBQ wings from Wingstop and Carl shared what it’s like to be essential and what he’s been up to during the pandemic. Carl gave me the runway to bring up every embarrassing story I could think of but he also shared some of his hopes and dreams, his love of trees and tons of insights fr...

The wonderful and hilarious Jenny Zigrino joined me via Face Time. I caught up with Jenny to see what she's up to and how's she's doing during the pandemic. We reminisced about about wings, comedy festivals , the unexpected positive quirks of a pandemic, and her plans for when it's over. Follow Jenny! @jennyzigrino and check out my NEW website: www.maryupchurchcomedy.com

Reena Calm and I enjoyed delicious vegan wings from Green in Phoenix. That's right- VEGAN Wings! I might be changing my tune. Reena sanitized my mics and we talk about her adventures touring and on the road and the uncertainty that still lies ahead.

I thought to myself, what do we need right now? And the answer was: Courtney Bakka. On my pre-pandemic trip to Minneapolis comedian and America’s Sweetheart Courtney Baka (@kokobaka6669)took me to the famous Bulls Horn Food and Drink and we had the best burger ever! Yes this is a rare wingless episode but who cares! Courtney and I talk about our comedy journeys, festivals and her many projects in...

I met up with the delightful and vivacious Sam Bear at Trumpet Ale House in Downtown Phoenix. We were joined by her bestie Abby Goode and the three of us enjoyed wings with a sauce made with Moose Drool Brown Ale from Big Sky Brewing. We talked comedy, Arizona vs. California and we are all SDSU Alumni- go Aztecs!

Nobody's Mom, Amanda Cohen met up with me during my week in LA to enjoy a variety of delicious wings at Barney's Beanery in Burbank. We talked comedy, festivals, our mutual love for The Jackie and Laurie Show and so much more! Also enjoy our new intro music by Amir The Amiricale

Cat Alvarado is hilarious, crazy smart, the host of Villains of History Podcast and she's my friend! During my recent visit to LA, Cat and I enjoyed mango habanero wings from Wingstop in Burbank. We talked about working hard in comedy, staying humble and our Latin culture. Cat shares the story behind her Buzzfeed Tastey video and how her act is evolving. Dare I say, Cat has the BEST podcast voice-...

Bubba McComb and I are so excited about Bird City Comedy Festival we got together to talk about it over lemon pepper wings from Wing Stop. We talked ab out Bubba's passion for wings and what he attributes to making him a better person. I think it worked because Bubba is super kind, sweet and an amazing comic and host. Check out Bubba on the Hella Tired Podcast!

I sat down with with April Gallaty and Tracy Kellett during the Tower City Comedy Festival in Paris, Texas. We had a blast at Daqz's Crazy & Wings talking about why boneless aren't really wings, family, comedy and sexuality. Stick around till the end on this because Jenny Zigrino stops by talks about rock star's pants.

The hilarious Rick Shaw, CR Parsons, and Johnathan Mann joined me at Daq'z Crazy & Wings at the Tower City Comedy Festival in Paris Texas. We enjoyed a few different wings including their signature Paris Dry Rub and the El Diablo Hot. The guys and I discuss why bone-in wings are superior to boneless and why it's important to wash your hands after eating hot wings!

I sat down with comedian Matt Broome right before his weekly show at The Lounge in Sunnyslope. We had their amazing original Buffalo wings and we also enjoyed the Thai Chili for good measure. Matt talked about being adopted, his love life, dating models and I wondered what it would be like to change my FB status to "in a relationship".

We took a road trip to Tucson to see our good friend Matt Ziemak right before his weekly open mic at The O in Tucson. We were joined by a wonderful wingman, comedian Carl Umfress for The O’s 50 cent Sunday wing special! Matt shared his best wing story from high school, we talk about our bad habits, and the guys share the craziest things they’ve seen happen at a comedy show.

I always love talking to Zack Lyman but when there are wings and an open mic involved I love it even more. Zack joined me at Pho Cao for their delicious spicy wings before his Sunday afternoon show, Late Lunch. Zack and I talk about comedy & naps, coffee and we bring back Dry Rub, Fry, & Smoke! And then we pretty much just giggle the rest of the time.

We are kicking off 2020 with Amir The Amiracle Kalil. Amir joined me for Asian Zing Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings! Amir is a delightful person and a hilarious musical comedian with a little edge. We talk comedy, rejection and Amir shares his hopes and dreams for comedy in 2020. Check him out on his live streaming podcast: Wings of Love on FB and You Tube!

Danielle “Diva” Williams and her mom Maggie joined me at The Lounge in Sunnyslope for wings and podcasting right before we went on stage for The Lounge’s Wednesday night comedy show. We talked about Danielle’s glamorous style and her love for wigs, not wings! Danielle shared where she’s at one year since being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer- as a non-smoker. Danielle radiates positivity and li...

I got to spend the day with my good friends Breanne Iffert & Layn Abbott. We celebrated Layn's birthday with delicious wings from Long Wong's in Phoenix. Breanne & Layn shared insights on their relationship beginning in college and his journey transitioning to now being young professionals working, supporting each other and building their life together. A great peek into this life of two delightfu...

All my favorite women got together for a wonderful rejuvenating weekend at the beach. Katie Kusiciel, Leigh Houck, Kerri Gallagher, Hillary Hutson and I recorded right on the Mission Beach Boardwalk. We talked about our crushes, comedy and got some advice from the busiest Festival Producer we know and I share the story about getting recognized earlier in the day.

Let’s go back to Oak City where I spoke with comedian and actor Joan Glackin at the festival cookout back in May 2019. One of my favorites, Joan is an interesting and talented comedian out of Brooklyn. We talked about the NY comedy scene, open mics, and describe our favorite porn all while an epic game of spades happened behind us.

Comedian Carlos Rodriguez joined me at the Southside Tavern in Flagstaff during the 2019 Big Pine Comedy Festival. We had a bounty of wings including a flavor Southside created just for us! Carlos was an amazing interview- he shared epic stories about backpacking through Europe, comedy and recovery. I laughed, I cried, I ate wings- its always a great time at Big Pine.

In this squirrelly episode recorded live at Big Pine Comedy Festival, Comedian Lexie Grace and I talk about how she got into comedy, celebrity break-ups and creepy stalkers. There is so much going on in this heavily distracted episode- enjoy special guest host, Chris Centanni when Majerle’s wings start talking back. Recorded live at The Green Room in Flagstaff!

Comedian Johnny Taylor and I eat like kings and talk about being our own biggest fan, filthy jokes, and how to release a comedy album. We enjoyed delicious garlic-medium wings from Chicago Fire in Sacramento. It was a wonderful afternoon where we eventually scored free birthday cake from the table next to us and Johny man-splained man-splaining to me.

Comedian Kandyce August and I visited Cowgirl BBQ during the 2019 Cloud Top Comedy Festival in majestic Santa Fe, New Mexico. We enjoyed their Diablo Wings and a few drinks. Right from the bar we talked about our favorite festivals, our raging feminism, balancing comedy with our day jobs and our crushes.

Mat Alano-Martin joined me at Del Charro Saloon in Santa Fe during the Cloud Top Comedy Festival. We enjoyed delicious chipotle wings and talked about some controversial current events in comedy, merch, and our thoughts on teeth. Mat gets real and shares his own comedy experiences on receiving feedback and writing his 3rd hour.

Leigh Houck is back to talk all things Big Pine and to help me work through men issues. If you listen closely Leigh drops a huge piece of personal info never before shared on a podcast. Listen to the end because in between our tangents we run down our favorite Flagstaff wings, restaurants, hang- out spots, coffee shops and BPCF2019 Hotties! We share tips for attending and making the most of Big Pi...