Blackoutpod with Pete Souvall

This has been so weird because I've "met" several comics through the process whom I did not know before quarantine! My guest today is one of those comics! The one and only Sandy Danto (@sandydanto)! Sandy is a regular at The Comedy Store, and The Hollywood Improv. He also appeared on episode of Mad TV, and hosts his own podcast called "Mfers". Amazing comic and a delight as a human being from what I can tell. Today we talked about his life as a parent and husband of a nurse, his comedy career, anxiety, current situation, and his darkest moments. I had a lot of fun and I hope everyone enjoys listening. Please go follow Sandy and check out his youtube clips as well as his podcast. Stay safe!

Today I am joined by another wonderful guest, the hilarious and kind Joe Marrese (@joemarrese)! Joe is a door guy and a comedian in development at The Comedy Store, and has garnered a following from his collaborations with Chad Goes Deep, JT Parr, and their universe of comedy. Joe and I met through open mics and I've always loved his stand up. Very one in a million comic who doesn't budge on making his stage time and jokes absolutely his own. In this episode we discuss his battles with depression, college life and drinking, and bombing. Please go follow Joe if you aren't already and thank you for listening! Stay safe!

Back again! Sorry for the lag, didn't have a guest yesterday! But today I got to speak with the wonderfully talented and funny Leah Lamarr (@leahlamarr)! Leah is the host of Falling in Love with Leah Lamarr, and has a web series called "Real Witches of West Hollywood". Leah is also a very funny comic who under normal circumstances works incredibly hard. In this episode we discuss instagram stalkers, beauty pageants, and of course coping with these incredibly rough times but with a positive spin. I appreciated this conversation and am very happy to have spoken with Leah. I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to follow Leah! Stay safe!

Back again on your stay at home a** to talk some more to people who are funnier than I am! Today's guest is an absolute delight and a staple of the LA, and California comedy world as a whole...Mr. Mikey Mckernan (@mikeymckernan)! Mikey was my first friend in LA, and a lot of you have probably seen him perform on the incredibly popular "Kill Tony" podcast. Mikey is an incredibly articulate, and intelligent guy who I always enjoy talking to. Today we discuss comedy and how its shaped his world, family, dark times, and positivity. Please go follow the man and thank you for listening! Stay safe everyone.

WHERE AM I. Just kidding. I did a nice little 30 minutes or so to round out Sunday and discuss some random stuff. Listen to me lament about rehab, fat kid stuff, and the idiots who still go outside. I hope you enjoy and keep not dying!

Back again! Happy 3 weeks or so of quarantine. Today I'm joined by the lovely Veronica Kwiatkowski (@veronicakallday)! Veronica is a San Diego born LA comic who does shows all over (under normal circumstances) and has also recently garnered a steadily increasing following on Twitter. In this episode we discuss her anxiety, her strange lady parts, sad college times, and 21st birthdays. Veronica is very funny and has always been really sweet to me. I enjoyed talking to her and hope you go follow her as well! Thanks for listening and stay safe!

Back at it! Today I'm joined by the lady who gave me life, my mother! I've wanted to hear her side of my addictive and destructive behaviors. I wanted to know mainly how she didn't kill me. So in this episode we talk about how she saw my struggle, and how she knew I was going to be a bit of a handful. Then we shift gears and talk about our eating disorders and her dark times and experiences with drugs. I love my mom and I think you will love her too. Enjoy and stay safe!

More podcasts! More quarantine! Let's do it. Today I was lucky enough to interview another very talented individual. Rachel Mac (@yourrachelmac) is a paid regular at the Comedy Store, and was recently a featured comic on Lights Out With David Spade. She is incredibly funny and this was my first time meeting her! I really enjoyed talking to her and hope to meet her in person soon. In this episode we discuss her current situation (because she is quarantined and 7 months pregnant), low times, Christian upbringings, and some apocalyptic decisions. Thank you to Rachel for joining me and thanks everyone for listening! Stay safe!

Here we are again! Today I was lucky enough to talk to one of my favorite comics, the amazing Lara Beitz (@larabeitz)! Lara is a paid regular at the Comedy Store, has appeared on Lights Out with David Spade, and regularly shares the stage with the likes of Pete Holmes, and Judd Apatow. I really enjoy talking to Lara and she is a genuine person who always makes me laugh. In this episode we discuss my home town and its many controversies, the current situation and how it effects stupid people, and her Mother's fight or flight instincts! I hope you enjoy, and make sure you stay safe and don't go outside!

How are we already on part 14! So crazy. Anyway. Today I'm joined by another LA comic who I love watching and speaking to, Monarey Martinez (@monareym)! Monarey is hilarious and turns her insanely dark past in to amazing material. So today on the podcast we dug in to exactly what fuels her as a person and a comic to keep going, and some of the specifics of her troubled past. This was a really interesting conversation. I always appreciate open, and honest discussion especially in regards to delicate topics. Please go follow Monarey, everyone stay safe, and keep staying away from everyone!