In this After Hours episode of The Underground Lounge Lou, Spank, and Holly sit with Clayton Thomas for a candid, unfiltered conversation about life, comedy, and entertainment. Clayton opens up about his journey in stand-up, sharing stories from early performances, learning from legends like Tony Rock, and the art of connecting with audiences through crowd work. He highlights how comedy serves as both therapy and storytelling, turning personal experiences and embarrassing moments into relatable humor.

The conversation dives into his views on dating, age differences in relationships, and generational perspectives, mixed with Clayton’s trademark observational humor. He also shares his love for wrestling, reflecting on how wrestlers’ showmanship and personalities influenced his timing, stage presence, and comedic style.

Clayton reminisces about childhood influences from shows like All That and comedians such as Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Nick Cannon, and Amanda Bynes, showing how early exposure to humor shaped his craft. He talks about traveling, his favorite cities like London, and how experiencing different cultures and foods fuels creativity.

The group also discusses the entertainment industry, including film and TV opportunities, the challenges of auditions, and working alongside big names like Kevin Hart, while giving insight into how comedians navigate competition and growth.

With Spank, Lou, and Holly guiding the conversation, this episode captures the free-flowing, unscripted energy of After Hours, blending laughter, deep insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from comedy, wrestling, and life in the spotlight.