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Episode #290

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• Being told you're funny by George Clinton
• Moving halfway across the country to pursue comedy, even after losing out on an opportunity (aka turn lemons into lemonade)
• Putting in the work to be a success as comic, actress, and writer
• Her debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023)

Recorded July 2023

Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Public Relations for arranging this interview.

Follow Brandi

• Website - www.brandidenise.com
• Twitter - @lolbrandidenise
• Instagram - @brandideniseboyd
• Facebook - facebook.com/BrandiDenise
• TikTok - @lolbrandidenise4
• Youtube - youtube.com/@brandidenisecomedy
• OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/brandidenisecomedy

Brandi can be seen and heard:

• LMAOF Los Angeles Special - releasing August 2023
• Comedy Bar, Chicago - Headlining September 15-17, 2023
• BET's Comic View - Reboot of the classic comic showcase, expected Fall 2023
• Dirty Sets, Los Angeles - host of monthly showcase
• Comedy Central Special

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Episode #289

Emma Holder talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Getting an early start with character-led performances
• Building a sense of community within the Austin comedy scene
• How being a therapist helps her as a performer

Recorded July 2023

Follow Emma

• Instagram - @theemmaholder
• TikTok - @lilemmaholder
• Youtube - youtube.com/@TheEmmaholder

Emma can be seen and heard:

• Stool Pigeon Improv - Saturdays in August, ColdTowne theater, 8:30pm
• 2023 FPIA - Tuesday August 1st at Cap City Comedy Club
• Taylor Swift Sketch Show - A Comedy of Eras
• What a Character - limited series show
• Twin Beds Podcast

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Episode #288

Mimi Meier talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Why performing children's theater is very humbling (and prepares you for standup comedy)
• The power of feeling uncomfortable to help you build your skills
• Launching her sketch duo with Austin is for Lovers (and landing in 2023 Austin Sketch Fest)
• Landing a spot on the 2023 Moontower Just For Laughs festival

Recorded June 2023

Follow Mimi

• Website - mimimeiercomedy.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/mimimeier
• Instagram - @themimimeier
• TikTok - @themimimeier
• Youtube - youtube.com/MimiMeier
• Spotify - Mimi Meier channel

Mimi can be seen and heard:

• Campfire Comedy - Buzzmill, every Third Thursday
• FPIA Quarterfinals - August 22, 2023

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Episode #287

Aaron Cheatham talks to Valerie Lopez about

• Growing up relentlessly trying to make his father laugh
• Thriving as a comic during the pandemic
• Reworking his special "Family Man" for several years until he got it just right for release this year
• The Austin Comedy Scene today and how wonderful the scene is for comics and comedy enthusiasts alike

Recorded June 2023

Follow Aaron

• Linktree - linktr.ee/aaroncheatham
• Twitter - @_aaroncheatham
• Instagram - @_aaroncheatham
• Facebook - facebook.com/aaron.cheatham.16
• TikTok - @_aaroncheatham
• Youtube - youtube.com/@_aaroncheatham
• Do512 - do512.com/aaron-cheatham

Aaron can be seen and heard:

• Second special will be taped in Fall 2023
• Launching Bootleg Media (January 2024)
• Podcasts
  • Gray Area Podcast
  • Black and Tan Podcast
• Specials
  • Family Man (2023)

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2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series

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Episode #286

Laurie Kilmartin talks with Valerie Lopez about:

• Her start in San Francisco and how she ended up in New York City
• Landing her first writing job at Tough Crowd followed by Conan O'Brien
• Juggling the demands of being a writer, road comic, parent, and daughter.
• The origin of the Jackie and Laurie Show podcast

Recorded April 2023

Special thanks to Bruce Smith of Omnipop Talent Group

Follow Laurie

• Website - www.kilmartin.com
• Twitter - @anylaurie16
• Instagram - @anylaurie16
• Facebook - Facebook.com/LaurieKilmartin
• Youtube - Youtube.com/lauriekilmartin

Laurie can be seen and heard:

• Special
  • New Special COMING SOON!
  • 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
• Albums
  • Corset
  • 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad
  • 5 Minutes to Myself
• Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player)
  • The Jackie and Laurie Show
• Books
  • Dead People Suck
  • Sh*tty Mom

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2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series

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Episode #285

Sophie Buddle returns for her third visit to talk with Valerie Lopez

• The experience of having her comedy special taken down
• Her sophomore year attending Moontower JFL
• Teaching us new slang
• Chat GPT

Recorded April 2023

Follow Sophie

• Website - SophieBuddleComedy.com
• Twitter - @sophiebuddle
• Instagram - @sophbuds
• Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds
• Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle

Sophie can be seen and heard:

• Comedy Central Special Coming Soon
• Debut Album (2020 Juno Comedy Album of the Year): Lil Bit of Buddle
• Podcast - Obsessed with Sophie Buddle

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Episode #284

Martin Urbano returns for his 3rd time with Valerie Lopez to talk about:

• The plans he's making to perform at his very first Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Festival in August
• His dream of being a game show host (watch out Price is Right!)
• The changes to the Austin comedy scene since he moved and whether he misses us or not (the answer may surprise you)

Recorded April 2023

Follow Martin

• Linktr.ee- linktr.ee/martinurbano
• Instagram - @martinurbanojr
• TikTok - @martinurbanojr

Martin can be seen and heard:

• Jimmy Kimmel Live set - youtu.be/JimmyKimmelLive
• Chris Gethard Presents - multiple appearances, including the "Comedy Amateurclass" series - youtube.com/@chrisgethardpresents
• This Fool (Hulu)
• Previous appearances on our podcast
  • Martin Urbano Loves Comedy (2016)
  • Kelsey Caine & Martin Urbano: What Are You Waiting For? (2018)
• Apology Comeback tour
• 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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Episode #283

Leah Rudick talks with Valerie Lopez about

• The lifelong pursuit of acting
• Starting standup in cut-throat Los Angeles with a little help from a class and her fellow comic and older brother, Andrew
• Her viral success on TikTok
• The recent launch of her podcast The Rudicks are Home with her fellow comic and brother, the aforementioned Andrew Rudick

Recorded April 2023

Thank you to Omnipop Talent Group

Follow Leah

• Website - www.leahrudick.com
• TikTok - @leahrudick
• Twitter - LeahRudick
• Instagram - @leah_rudick
• Youtube
  • Leah - Youtube.com/@leah_rudick
  • The Rudicks are Home Podcast - Youtube.com/@therudicksarehome

Leah can be seen and heard:

• Special - Everything is Fine (Available on Seed & Spark)
• Podcast (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player) - The Rudicks Are Home
• Touring across the country - check her website for cities and dates

Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham . You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

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Episode #282

Jeremiah Watkins joins us for his 6th time to talk with Valerie Lopez about

• Family life and enjoying time with his first son as he and his wife await the arrival of son #2
• Becoming a regular headliner (including having a billboard moment for The Riot Festival)
• Pursuing his goal of writing more scripted shows, including a children's animation show with his wife

Recorded April 2023

Follow Jeremiah

• Website - www.JeremiahWatkins.com
• Twitter - @jeremiahstandup
• Instagram - @jeremiahstandup
• Facebook - Facebook.com/Jeremiah.Watkins
• Youtube
  • Standup on the Spot - Youtube.com/@standupots
  • Scissor Bros - Youtube.com/ScissorBros
  • Jeremiah Wonders - Youtube.com/JeremiahWonders

Jeremiah can be seen and heard:

• Specials
  • New Special: Jeremiah Watkins: Daddy
  • Debut Special: Jeremiah Watkins: Family Reunion (Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV)
• Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player)
  • The Scissor Bros
  • Jeremiah Wonders
  • The Building Years
• Album - Regan and Watkins (2019)
• Hosted Shows - Standup on the Spot at The Comedy Store and around the country

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Episode #281

Devon Walker returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about

• The magical circumstances of ending up in New York City after reaching rising star status in Austin thanks to his fellow open micer and now cast-mate, Andrew Dismukes
• The audition process for Saturday Night Live
• His thoughts on the Austin comedy scene
• His non-comedy ambitions (hint, hint: San Antonio Spurs)

Recorded March 2023

Follow Devon

• Twitter - @internetdevon
• Instagram - @internetdevon

Devon can be seen and heard:

• 2023 Moontower Just for Laughs Comedy Festival
  • April 19
    • Stars in Bars, Antone's, 7pm
    • Hit List, Parker Jazz Club, 7pm
    • Wildflowers, Parish, 9:30pm
  • April 20
    • New York's Finest, Antone's, 7pm
  • April 21
    • New York's Finest, Antone's, 9pm
  • April 22
    • Stars in Bars, Parker Jazz Club, 7pm
    • Scumberparty, Cap City Comedy Club, 10pm
• Saturday Night Live, Season 43 - Feature player
• Comedy Central Original (Shorts) - Struggling Rap Artist (ft. Devon Walker) - Misguided Meditations
• Original 2-part podcast with Comedy Wham
  • Devon Walker: No Retreat, No Surrender

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