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Read the article at https://comedywham.com/interviews/roxy-castillo-shines-her-light   This week, Roxy Castillo sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how she's split her time as a standup/improviser/sketch performer, Lashonda Lester's lasting influence, and how she's managed to tame the tornado that her life (and calendar) had become.   Follow Roxy

• Twitter -@PuglyRoxy
• Instagram -@genericthug

  Roxy can be seen and heard:

• The Woo! Show on Tuesday 12/7

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This week, Jacob Erdman sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about life since his last episode (2018 Altercation Festival), a change in career allowing him to perform across the country, and cultural and comedy perspectives on his pre-Covid travels around the world.

Follow Jacob

• Twitter - @970Comedy 
• Instagram - @970comedy 
• Facebook - Facebook.com/jacob.erdman 

Jacob can be seen and heard:

• Promoting comedy in Fort Collins, Colorado
• Performing and supporting The Comedy Fort in downtown Fort Collins

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2021 Moontower Comedy Festival Series

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This week, Bobcat Goldthwait and Dana Gould sit down with Valerie Lopez to talk about Joy Ride their documedy (documentary comedy special) set for release October 29, 2021. In this abbreviated conversation after the first screening of the movie live at Moontower Comedy Festival, we got the distinct honor of being the first interview! We talk about how animosity in their early comedy careers turned to a deep friendship, how success is measured, and forgiveness.   Joy Ride In theaters and on demand October 29 (Gravitas Ventures)

Pre-save on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/joy-ride/id1585202190

Screenings and more info: https://bio.link/joyride

"Joy Ride" Official Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPnX-iNcCkw

  Follow Bobcat:

• Twitter - @bcgoldthwait
• Instagram - @bobcatgoldthwait

Follow Dana:

• Website - www.danagould.com
• Twitter - @danagould
• Instagram - @danagould
• Facebook - Facebook.com/officialdanagould

  Bobcat can be seen and heard:

• Seriously, just search his name and you'll find plenty - everything from radio, TV, and movies!

Dana can be seen and heard:

• Ditto + The Dana Gould Hour podcast

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Read the article at https://comedywham.com/interviews/jt-habersaat-toying-with-comedy   This week, Jt Habersaat sits down for the 3rd time with Valerie Lopez to talk about a message he got right after the 2nd time we recorded together that he would be opening for Eddie Pepitone continues to fuel his love of comedy, how he confronted the difficulty of the Covid shutdown (buy building custom toys, naturally), and of course, Altercation Comedy Festival which kicks off on Wednesday October 27, 2021   Follow JT

• Website - jtcomedy.com
• Twitter - @jtstandup
• Instagram - @jtcustomtoys
• Facebook -  Facebook.com/jt.habersaat
• Do 512 - Do512.com/artists/jt-habersaat
• Youtube - Youtube.com/channel/JtHabersaat

  Jt can be seen, heard, and read:

• Podcast - The Road Podcast with JT
• Comedy Albums - Hostile Corporate Takeover (Standup Records)
• Festivals - Founder/Coordinator of Altercation Fest
• Book - Killing it 

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2021 Moontower Comedy Festival Series

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This week, Brad Williams sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about channeling Kid Rock and Eddie Vedder for the Goddamn Comedy Jam, his magical start in comedy, the lessons learned along the way, and how becoming a father during Covid turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Follow Brad

• Website - www.bradwilliamscomedy.com
• Twitter - @funnybrad
• Instagram - @bradwilliamscomic  
• Facebook -  Facebook.com/BradWilliamsComic

Brad can be seen and heard:

• Podcasts - About Last Night (100s of past episodes with Adam Ray)
• Comedy Albums/Specials - Coming Up Short (2011); Fun Size (2015); "Daddy Issues" (2016)
• Check his website for tour dates

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2021 Moontower Comedy Festival Series

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This week, Jeremiah Watkins sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how life has changed since our last Moontower check in in 2019.

It's a lot: from becoming a father to releasing his debut comedy special Jeremiah Watkins: Family Reunion (both on the same day!), to launching the wildly successful Scissor Brothers podcast!

Watkins shares how he's become more judicious with his time given his new projects on top of his longrunning Jeremiah Wonders podcast and his need to be creative.

Follow Jeremiah

• Website - www.JeremiahWatkins.com
• Twitter - @jeremiahstandup
• Instagram - @jeremiahstandup
• Facebook - Facebook.com/Jeremiah.Watkins
• Youtube
  • Scissor Brothers - Youtube.com/ScissorBrothers
  • Jeremiah Wonders - Youtube.com/JeremiahWonders
  • How to Get Fired Series - Youtube.com/JeremiahWatkins

Jeremiah can be seen and heard:

• Debut Special: Jeremiah Watkins: Family Reunion (Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV)
• Podcasts (available on Youtube and your favorite podcast player)
  • The Scissor Brothers
  • Jeremiah Wonders
  • The Building Years
• Album - Regan and Watkins (2019)
• Hosted Shows - Standup on the Spot at The Comedy Store
• Video Series - "How to Get Fired" video series featuring Josh Wolf
• Roadie "Mosh Pit" for The Goddamn Comedy Jam

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2021 Summer Vacation Series

Destination: Houston, Texas

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This week Zahid Dewji talks to Valerie as we return close to home for our final episode of the 2021 Summer Vacation Series.  Zahid was one of our very favorite comics on the Isolation Comedy show and we're lucky that he regularly performs in Austin as well as his home base of Houston.  Zahid tells us about the musicality of comedy, his 'journey' (that's an inside joke, by the way), and why he'd like to perform from bed to an audience of no one (but no one will let him), and what it's like to create, run, and oversee Houston's The Secret Group.

 

Want to know more about comedy in Houston, TX?

Zahid's recommendations for comics to check out from Houston include:  Andrew Youngblood, Tre Tutson, Victor Tran, Grady Pruitt, Radu Bondar, Mykal Dédé, Dusti Rhodes, Bob Morrissey, Jeff Joe Bob Biggerstaff, Tess Vergault, Kaylee White, Royce Moore, and the Houston list isn't completely with GOAT Andy Huggins.  (He apologizes in advance for all the people he forgot and vows to never name people on the spot ever again.)

If you're in Houston, Zahid says be prepared for a different type of comedy than what you may be used to in Austin.  Let's just say that Houston comics like a good fight.  It's best heard in Zahid's words

Follow Zahid

• Website - zahiddewji.com
• Twitter - @zahiddewji
• Instagram - @zahiddewji
• Facebook - facebook.com/zahiddewji
• Youtube - Youtube.com/Zeke0609

Follow the Secret Group:

• Website - thesecretgrouphtx.com
• Twitter - @SecretGroupHTX
• Instagram - @secretgrouphtx
• Facebook - Facebook.com/SecretGroupHTX

Zahid can be seen and heard:

• Bad Idea (Host) - The Secret Group Fridays 8pm
• Trash Flavored Trash (co-host with Andrew Youngblood) - The Secret Group Tuesdays at 10pm
• Comedian Shuts Down the Re-Opening of Texas During COVID-19  ( https://youtu.be/efX1ygsuDP4  )

 

2021 Summer Vacation Series

Destination Los Angeles, California

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This week Erik Escobar talks to Valerie about breaking out of his introverted shell, bringing different worlds together, and his experience as a TED Talk speaker at the onset of COVID.

Want to know more about comedy in Los Angeles, California (and outside LA)?

Erik 's recommendations for comics to check out from LA (and beyond) include:

LA - Tom Clark, Stephanie Clark, Johnny Flowers, Jimmy Brogan, Daniel Eachus, Savannah Manhattan, Mike Masilotti, John Yabes, Alyssa Poteet, Jay Aquino, Ron Josol, Kevin Camia , and Lin Sun

In the Northwest - Monica nevi, Cameron McCormick, Brent Lowry, Leroy Firwood, Ty Boice, and Carl Lee

In Vegas - Kelly Lee Williams

Follow Erik

• Twitter - @erikescobar
• Instagram - @erikescobar
• Facebook - Facebook.com/erikescobar
• Youtube - Youtube.com/theerikescobar

 

Erik can be seen and heard:

• TED Talk Creating A More Fulfilling Lifestyle Through Humor: Youtube.com/CreatingAMoreFulfillingLifestyleThroughHumor-ErikEscobar
• Film/TV - Last Comic Standing (Season 7), Sex Life (Season 2), Worst Week Ever, The Great American Eat Off , and coming soon VHYes

2021 Summer Vacation Series Destination: London, England   Read the article at: comedywham.com   This week Benjamin Bello talks to Valerie about his late and surprising start in comedy (a joyus Nigerian wedding is involved), the evolution of his alter ego, the honorable President Obonjo, and the challenges of achieving comedy fame as a character while pursuing an individual comedy career.   Follow Benjamin:

• Twitter - @benjaminbbello

Follow President Obonjo:

• Twitter - @realObonjo // @Laftarepublic
• Instagram - @obonjo
• Facebook - Facebook.com/President-Obonjo
• TikTok - @presidentobonjo
• Youtube - Youtube.com/PresidentObonjo

Benjamin can be seen and heard:

• Podcasts Hosted - If Comedians Ruled The World with President Obonjo
• Comedy Albums/Specials - President Obonjo: Goodbye, Mr. President (2020)
• Honors - Malcom Hardee Award Winner (2019 Edinburg Fringe)

2021 Summer Vacation Series Destination: Richmond, Virginia   Read the article at: comedywham.com   This week Mary Jane French talks to Valerie about how it took moving away from Richmond, VA to love it, her young start as a comic, and her transition's role in releasing her specials.   Want to know more about comedy in Richmond, Virginia? Mary Jane's recommendations for comics to check out from Richmond include: Francesca Lyn, Patrick Buhse, Tom Hall, Randolph Washington, Jr., Jacob McFadden, Amber Hendrix, Lucy Bonino, Brandon Beswick, Tyler Bower, and Monty Giles.   If you're in Richmond, Mary Jane recommends checking out the small scene which she's hoping to help build up. The Richmond scene, while small brings out lots of tough audiences, which she's found makes comics stronger performers when they perform at festivals or touring in other big comedy scenes.     Follow Mary Jane

• Website - MaryJaneFrench.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/MaryJaneFrench
• Twitter - @MaryJaneFrench
• Instagram - @maryjanefrench // @traversecomedy
• Facebook - Facebook.com/MaryJaneFrench

    Mary Jane can be seen and heard:

• Top Down Comedy Showcase - August 30th at Bottoms Up Pizza
• Femmes the Rules podcast/live show
• Important Conversations Over Fruit Chews (Season 1) podcast/live show
• Specials - Bearded Woman and Live at Gallery 5 available now