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Episode #310

Duncan Carson returns for his 6th time to talk to Valerie Lopez about

• Reflections on the 512th and final show of Sure Thing Showcase
• The launch of Fallout Tonight, his late-night variety show and companion podcast, Signing Off
• Working with his Fallout Tonight writing team and Signing Off podcast co-hosts, Jon Mendoza and Adam Shumate
• Our favorite Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot

Recorded January 2024 at Fallout Theater's Podcast Studio

Follow Duncan

• Twitter - @aduncancarson
• Instagram - @aduncancarson
• Facebook - facebook.com/duncancarson
• TikTok - @duncancarson

Follow Fallout Tonight

• Linktree - FalloutTonight.com
• Instagram - @fallout_tonight

Follow Sure Thing Records

• Website - SureThingRecords.com
• Instagram - @surethingatx

See Duncan

• Fallout Tonight - Weekly on Fridays, 9:30pm at Fallout Theater
• Signing Off Podcast - Weekly episode recapping Fallout Tonight with Jon Mendoza and Adam Shumate

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Episode #309

Ashley Sharma talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Launching a nursing and comedy career just before the pandemic
• Scumberparty with her best friends
• Being the best big sister
• Her uncanny ability to remain calm through chaos

Recorded January 2024

Follow Ashley

• Instagram - @dat_ash
• Youtube - youtube.com/AshleySharma

Follow Scumberparty

• Instagram - @scumberparty
• Youtube - youtube.com/Scumberparty

Ashley can be seen and heard:

• SF Sketchfest 2024!
• Scumberparty Podcast
• Frequently hosting at Cap City Comedy Club

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Episode #308

Bak returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about

• Reaching 300 episodes and a change in direction with his podcast
• Nerding out about Austin comedy, Casey Rocket, Comedy Mothership, and Skankfest Vegas
• What he hopes to accomplish in 2024
• Issues Comedy Wham a challenge

Recorded December 2023

Follow Bak

• Website - thefeedbak.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/thefeedbak
• Twitter - @thefeedbak
• Instagram - @thefeedbak
• Facebook - facebook.com/thefeedbak
• Youtube - youtube.com/thefeedbak

Bak can be seen and heard:

• Record Play - "music trivia and comedy show with a stank on it". Win prizes, enjoy comedy, music, and more!
  • Next show: R&B Edition - 2/4/2024 at The Pershing , 4pm - RSVP at recordplay.live/rsvp
• The Feedbak Podcast

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Episode #307

Tiana Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about

• The neverending charms of San Antonio
• The in-depth experience of landing a singing role on HBO's Love and Death
• Embracing her zany side to pursue comedic acting roles
• Lessons learned directing her first short film, including the harrowing lesson that "it's her decision"
• Her band Hallo and the upcoming release of their first studio album

PS Valerie references an Austin Chronicle article about ColdTowne Theater as being released prior to this podcast episode release. The article will be available in the first issue of 2024.

Recorded November 2023

Follow Tiana

• Instagram
  • TianaStuart_ATX
  • Hallo_theband
• TikTok
  • @tiana.s.funny

Tiana can be seen and heard:

• Improv performer at ColdTowne Theater
• Teaching at ColdTowne Theater
• Twinsies - short film directorial debut with Festival nods:
  • 25 nominations
  • 4 wins (Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress, Best Short Film - Women in Film, Best Short FilmO
• Hallo - Album release in 2024

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Episode #306

Kyle Irion, Amy Knop, and Isaac Garza of Come @ Me talk with Valerie Lopez about

• The origin, development, and electric fun of the weekly Come @ Me show at Fallout Theater
• Their own creative endeavors within the Austin comedy scene
• Creative goals they've set for themselves

Recorded November 2023 at Fallout Theater's Podcast Studio

Follow Come @ Me show

• Instagram
• Tickets

Come @ Me can be seen and heard:

• Every Saturday night at Fallout Theater, 8:30pm

Show runners of Come @ Me can also be seen and heard:

• A Very Special Episode: Primetime Improv Comedy Fridays at 8pm, featuring Amy Knop & Kyle Irion, ColdTowne Theater
• All Night, All Night, All Night: The Sunday Harold Sundays at 8pm, featuring Isaac Garza, ColdTowne Theater
• Austin Sketch Fest, Memorial Day Weekend 2024, produced by Amy Knop & Xander Noland et al, ColdTowne Theater
• This is Your Sign: Astrology Themed Comedy, hosted by Jenn Rosario, monthly Saturday 10pm, Fallout Theater
• ColdTowne Throwdowne: Improv Comedy Bracket Competition, hosted by Xander Noland, weekly Saturdays 10pm ColdTowne Theater
• Call Your Mom - short film by Isaac Garza
• Pepito - short film by Isaac Garza, winner of the HBO Latino Short Film Competition
• The Son Who Can't Play Trumpet - short film by Isaac Garza

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Episode #305

Lauren Jamison talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Getting her start in standup comedy in California and returning (close to) home during the pandemic
• How Alice in Wonderland helped her land Wanderlust, home of her monthly Yuk it Up comedy showcase
• Recording her LMAOF Austin special (set for release in 2024)

Recorded November 2023

Follow Lauren

• Website - laurenjamisoncomedy.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/laurenjamison
• Instagram
  • Lauren - @thelaurenjamison
  • Yuk It Up Comedy - @yukitupcomedy
• Facebook - facebook.com/thelaurenjamison
• TikTok - @thelaurenjamison
• Youtube - youtube.com/LaurenJamison
• OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/laurenjamison
• Do512 - do512.com/lauren-jamison

Lauren can be seen and heard:

• Hosting and producing Yuk it Up Comedy (follow them on Instagram for schedule & location)
• The Jewcy Podcast - available on Spotify
• OFTV Comedy Special - Coming soon!! Subscribe to Only Fans for free for comedy bits & live streams

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Episode #304

Aaron Brooks returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about

• The things that did, and did not happen, after he moved to Los Angeles in 2019
• His fondness for The Lanalax Corporation podcast and how it helped him develop as a creative storyteller
• His triumphant return to comedy stages marked by headlining The Velveeta Room for one of his Top 5 shows since he started comedy (and we were there to see it, it ruled!)
• Going against the grain and being 100% okay with that

Recorded November 2023

Follow Aaron Brooks

• Twitter - @aaron__brooks
• Instagram - @aaronbrookscomedy
• Facebook - facebook.com/aaronbrookscomedy
• Youtube - youtube.com/@aaronbrooks
• Tumblr - aaronbrookscomedy.tumblr.com

Aaron can be seen and heard:

• Album: Secrets (Sure Thing Records, 2019)
• Aaron Brooks' Comedy Mastery Tutorial
• The Lanalax Podcast

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Episode #303

Amy Shanker talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Discovering comedy after being in a career she didn't love
• How that career gave her confidence on stage and the ability to control audiences
• Her debut album Unbelievable
• The fine art of talking on stage about touchy subjects

Recorded November 2023

Follow Amy

• TikTok - @amyshankercomedy
• Twitter - @AmyShanker
• Instagram - @amyshanker
• Facebook - facebook.com/Ashankers
• Youtube - youtube.com/AmyShanker
• Do512 - do512.com/artists/amy-shanker

Amy can be seen and heard:

• Unbelievable - Debut Special (released summer 2023)
• The Most Expensive Joke Show - 1st and 3rd Sundays, 6pm Creek and Cave
• Brian Holtzman & Friends - Tuesday November 21, 8pm
• Chicago's Laugh Factory - November 24-25
• Fort Worth - December 7

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Episode #302

Eric Snader talks with Valerie Lopez about

• After a lifetime of avoiding it, how his friend Viva forced him to do an open mic (and never look back)
• The importance of living life to become a better writer
• The origin and evolution of the Chosen Comedy showcase

Recorded October 2023

Follow Eric

• Instagram - @eric.snader
• Facebook - facebook.com/eric.snader
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/Eric.Snader

Eric can be seen and heard:

• Chosen Comedy - Last Tuesday of the month, Live music at 7pm, Comedy starts at 7:30pm at Sunset Strip

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Episode #301

CW: This episode discusses suicide. If you or someone you care for is having suicidal thoughts, contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988. Ruby Dickulous talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Being raised in a family of funny, outrageous people
• His mom prediction that he would be a drag queen one day
• How the pandemic changed his life forever by forcing him to live in the present
• The success of his Drag Shows at comedy clubs around Austin

Recorded September 2023

Follow Ruby Dickulous

• Website - rubydickulous.com
• Twitter - @rubydickulous
• Instagram - @rubydickulous
• TikTok - @rubydickulous
• Facebook - facebook.com/rubydickulous
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/rubydickulous
• Twitch - @rubydickulous
• Do512 - do512.com/ruby-dickulous

Ruby Dickulous can be seen and heard:

• Drag Brunch - 12pm monthly at Cap City Comedy Club (check schedule for updates)
  • November 12, 2023
  • December 17, 2023
• Drag Brunch - at other venues throughout each month

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