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This week, Brandon Lewin, CEO of Big Laugh Comedy sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how the many lessons learned from growing up in Chicago, taking big risks, and how those lessons have served him well navigating the world of comedy production and comedy controversy.

Brandon can be seen at:

• Big Laugh Comedy live shows at Vulcan Gas Company

Follow

• Big Laugh Comedy Website - www.blcomedy.com
• Twitter - @BigLaughComedy
• Instagram - @biglaughcomedynetwork
• Facebook - Facebook.com/BigLaughComedy
• Youtube - Youtube.com/BigLaughComedyNetwork

Follow Brandon

• Twitter - @BrandonLewin
• Instagram - @brandonmlewin
• Facebook - Facebook.com/thebrandonlewin
• Youtube - Youtube.com/BrandonMLewin

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This week, JT Kelley and Robert Carfer of The Fart Locker podcast sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how this unlikely duo joined forces to create a auditory variety show that highlights each of their individual  talents.  Kelley is well known in Austin circles for his wild and unpredictable comedy while Carfer has roots in comedy production beginning in college (which is how the pair met).

JT Kelley and Robert Carfer can be seen and heard:

• The Fart Locker - weekly podcast

Follow JT Kelley

• Twitter - @jtsmelly
• Instagram - @eatingbootytakingnames
• Facebook -  Facebook.com/hashtagJtkelley
• Do 512 - Do512.com/jt-kelley
• Youtube - Youtube.com/tjdafooter

Follow Robert Carfer

• Instagram - @rober2hood
• Facebook - Facebook.com/rcarfer

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We're excited to share our 200th podcast episode with you.  It's also Mother's Day, so what better way to celebrate than by bringing a comedy mom to our podcast?  Enjoy!

This week, Tori Pool sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how a tumultuous childhood and simultaneous love of language all combined to bring her to comedy all by way of  the birth of her son, a career in the education system, and a willingness to take a big risk.  Tori is now the director of the Blind Tiger Comedy Club in San Antonio and mom to a teen boy who is clearly the center of her universe.

Tori can be seen

• Blind Tiger Comedy Club
• Doing her son's homework
• Telling you like it is

Follow Tori and Blind Tiger 

• Website - ToriPool.com ///  blindtigercomedyclub.com
• Twitter - @boripool   ///  @BlindTigerLaugh
• Instagram - @tori_bori_allegory  /// @blindtigercomedy
• Facebook Facebook.com/tori.bori.allegory
• Do 512 - Do512.com/Tori-Pool  
• Youtube - Youtube.com/boripool

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This week, Rob Morris sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how comedy cultivated his love of language, living life as a series of projects, his rocky but ultimately successful return to the Austin comedy scene, being named dropped by JRE, and his quest to build tall buildings. 

PSSSTTTTT - This is our 199th episode of the podcast! We can't believe it either, but we're glad Rob helped us close the chapter on the "100s".

Rob can be seen:

- At the ROMO ROOM Comedy Club

Follow Rob Morris and the ROMO ROOM Comedy Club

- Website - theROMOroom.com

- Twitter -  @theromoroom

- Instagram - @robmorrisyo  /// @romoroomatx

- Facebook -  Facebook.com/RobMorris /// Facebook.com/theROMOroom

- Do 512 - Do512.com/venues/the-ROMO-room

- Youtube - Youtube.com/RobMorris  /  Youtube.com/theROMOroom

Read the article at Comedywham.com   This week, Aira Juliet sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about her favorite childhood jokes, how a move from Houston to Kansas set her on a path of activism, and how comedy became her true love after a lifetime dedicated to theater performance. We also talk about 2BrokeBitche$, the show she created with Colton Dowling and others she has in mind were born out of a vision to give voice to many.   Aira can be seen and heard:

• Who’s on Tap - April 30th and every last Friday of the month, St Elmo brewing Company
• 2BrokeBitche$ - April 24th and every other Saturday, The Creek and the Cave

  Follow Aira 

• Instagram - @cantbreathewithnoaira
• Facebook -  Facebook.com/TheAiraJuliet
• Do 512 - Do512.com/artists/aira-juliet
• Youtube - Youtube.com/AiraJuliet

Read the article at Comedywham.com This week, Shannon Mugrage sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how a chance encounter with Colton Dowling led him to standup, a strong work ethic combined with a gift for storytelling have served him well, and his ability to tell jokes about his kids and politics have helped him unite audiences everywhere.   Shannon can be seen and heard:

• Pub 26, Amarillo, TX - April 18, 2021
• Las Vegas 420 Cannibis Comedy Festival - April 21 - 24, 2021
• Good Set at 4th Tap Brewing Co-Op, Austin, TX - May 1, 2021
• Joker's Icehouse, Killeen, TX - May 1, 2021
• Dratz's Brewery, Loveland, CO - May 7, 2021
• Sweetwater Bar & Grill, Duluth, GA - May 14, 2021
• Who's on Tap at St. Elmo's Brewery, Austin, TX - May 15, 2021

Follow Shannon:

• Website - Turn2Entertainment.com
• Twitter - @shannon_mugrage
• Instagram - @shannon_mugrage
• Facebook -  Facebook.com/ShannonMugrageComedian
• Youtube - Youtube.com/ShannonMugrageComedian
• Chad O. Foundation - cplchado.org

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This week, Brendan Gay sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about the imminent release of his debut album, his acceptance of the a "no pain/no gain" philosophy, and how his moves from Eden Prairie, MN to Chicago to NYC and eventually Austin have been peppered with moments in resiliency and ultimately his singular love of performing standup.

Brendan can be seen and heard:

• Podcast - Send It
• The Creek and the Cave - Headlining April 15, 7pm and 9pm
• The Riot Standup - Headlining April 16, 7:3pm, Rudyards, Houston, TX
• Roughcut Comedy - Co-host of weekly showcase on Tuesdays 8:00pm, Baker Street Pub
• Debut Album release - stay tuned!!

Follow Brendan

• Website - www.kpcomedy.com/brendan-gay
• Instagram - @brendangay
• Facebook  Facebook.com/Brendan Gay
• Youtube - Youtube.com/BrendanGay

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This week, Brian Gendron from Houston sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how his fast track comedy progress along with his relentless goal setting has yielded a full plate between performing and producing comedy in Houston, our mutual praise for the benefits of Toastmasters, his serendipitous connection to the launch of the Comedy Wham events calendar for Houston, and the big projects he has in sight for the future.

Brian Gendron can be seen and heard:

• The Riot Standup Comedy Show
• Breaking Down Bits Podcast

Follow Brian Gendron

• Website - thebriangendron.com
• Twitter - @thebriangendron
• Instagram - @thebriangendron
• Facebook - Facebook.com/TheBrianGendron
• Youtube - Youtube.com/BISB Media
• The Riot Standup Comedy Show - TheRiotHTX.com
• Podcasts Hosted - Breaking Down Bits 
• HaHa for Hope Charity Events - hahaforhope.com

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This week, Allison Wojtowecz sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how performing in theater growing up prepared (and didn't prepare) her for standup comedy, how being nice lead to one of the best comedy career opportunities touring with Jen Fulwiler, and how her willingness to jump in (in more ways than one) to any adventure guides her.

Allison can be seen and heard:

• All. Is. On. Podcast with Allison Tooms
• Performing at Vulcan Theater at Big Laugh Comedy Network shows

Follow Allison:

• Website - www.allisonwojtowecz.com
• Twitter - @TheAlliwo
• Instagram - @alliwo
• Facebook -  Facebook.com/Allison.Wojtowecz
• Do 512 - Do512.com/Allison-Wojtowecz
• Youtube - Youtube.com/TheAlliwo

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This week, Marty Clarke sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how he got his start in Madison, learned valuable lessons in producing comedy shows, his move to Austin, his approach to creating a variety of comedy shows, and his incredible role in the relocation to Austin of the renowned New York City club The Creek and the Cave.

Marty can be seen and heard:

• Almost every night of the week at Rough Cut Comedy Shows
• Working to launch The Creek and the Cave Austin on April 1, 2021 at 611 E. 7th Street in downtown Austin

Follow Marty

• Twitter - @ComedianMarty
• Instagram - @comedianmarty
• Facebook - Facebook.com/Marty.Clarke
• Do 512 - Do512.com/Marty-Clarke
• Rough Cut Comedy on Facebook - Facebook.com/roughcutcomedy
• The Creek and the Cave - @creekandcaveatx