Comedy Wham

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, Evan Rabalais sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how he's lived an extraordinarily average life even in the face of tragedy, helping to create a vibrant small town comedy scene in Baton Rouge, and how a move to Austin has helped him grow as a performer.   Find Evan 

• Good Set - Saturday September 21 at 4th Tap Brewery
• Altercation Festival - Wednesday September 25 for The Next Wave, 7:15pm at Kickbutt Coffee (badges/day pass required)
• Showdown on West 6th - Thursday September 26 at Parlor & Yard
• Critical Hit - Friday September 27 - comics play Dungeons & Dragons on stage at Spiderhouse Ballroom
• Shit's Golden - Monday October 7 at Spiderhouse Ballroom
• Starring Ryan Gosling - weekly podcast co-hosted with Derek Kopswa

  Follow Evan

• Twitter @EvanRab
• Instagram @EvanRabComedy
• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/evan.rabalais
• Do512  https://do512.com/artists/evan-rabalais
• Website evanrabalais.tumblr.com 

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, Leo Garcia sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about the importance of flying under the radar, throwing axes, and Rage Against the Machine.   Leo can be seen:

• Mixtape - a showcase/ music video commentary show, hosted by Leo. Friday September 20 8pm at Fallout Theater 
• First Tuesdays Comedy - monthly showcase every 1st Tuesday of the month co-hosted with Trace Holt at 9pm Radio Coffee and Beer
• Mindbend - performing 9/25 at the Townsend
• Altercation Festival - Saturday September 28 for Holy Brunch, 11am at Kickbutt Coffee (badges/day pass required)

  Follow Leo

• Twitter @LeoGarciaComedy
• Instagram @LeoGarciaComedy 
• Do512  https://do512.com/artists/leo-garcia

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, we welcome back JT Habersaat who talks to Valerie Lopez about some very exciting news about his upcoming "For the Masses" tour with Eddie Pepitone, about what we can expect from 2019 Altercation Festival (including some new programming featuring live podcasts), and of course, life lessons on being super-productive.    JT can be caught doing these things:

• Altercation Festival - https://www.altercationcomedyfestival.com 
• • Headliners include Jenny Zigrino, Eddie Pepitone, Joe Derosa, Carmen Morales, and Billy Wayne Davis
  • Featuring Jasmine Ellis, Mishka Shubaly, Kristine Levine, David Rodriguez, and Jake Flores
  • New Programming includes Monster Movie Mockery and live podcasts!
• Lookout Comedy Fest - https://www.lookoutcomedyfestival.com - October 17, 2019 Chattanooga, TN
• Fest Comedy - November 2-3, 2019 - Gainesville, FL
• The Road Podcast - his podcast recorded while on the road
• Touring with Eddie Pepitone - For The Masses tour 2019-2020

  Follow JT

• Twitter @jtstandup
• Instagram @jtstandup
• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/jt.habersaat
• Web: jtcomedy.com 

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, we go on location to sit down with Robyn Reynolds and special guest co-host Hammy.  Robyn talks to Valerie Lopez about how pushing boundaries while remaining very likeable runs in the family, being philosophical about FPIA, and gives us great insights into how they've learned how to write jokes.   Robyn can be seen:

• Sweet Lightning - Fallout Theater, every Saturday 8:30pm, catch him in August before a new cast starts in September
• Basement Brawl - an improv comedy competition, Fallout Theater, every Monday 9:30pm 
• Chesterfield - sketch at Coldtowne Theater on most Saturdays, 11:30pm
• Dead of Nights - late night talk show with Devon Coleman, starting October on Fridays with Devon Coleman at Fallout Theater
• Golf Cart (sketch duo with Robyn and Kelty Dorsey) is set to return in December at Fallout Theater

  Follow Robyn

• Twitter @depressionfan93
• Instagram @depressionfan93

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, Garrett Buss sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how trying things and failing is better than never trying things at all, creative ways to engage a community into your passion projects, and how an instructional lesson in armpit farting launched his entire comedy career.   Catch Garrett in one of the following:

• Exploratorium with Garrett Buss - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at Fallout Theater 9:30pm (the honorary "Sandbox spot")
• Plano Comedy Festival - Friday September 13 11pm and Sunday September 15 1pm at Hub Seat
• The upcoming short film release "Partners"

 Follow Garrett

• Twitter @GmightbeD
• Instagram @garrettmightbedead
• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/garrett.buss1 
• Website https://www.garrettbuss.com/ 

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, Yamina Khouane sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how comedy was her escape growing up as a shy kid in the Rio Grande Valley, what it felt like to win the Austin Chronicle Best Actress Award in 2018, and how she's gotten comfortable with her identity after years of distancing herself from it.   Yamina can be seen:

• Fuck This Week - Mondays 8pm at Fallout Theater  (@fuckthisweek)
• SheSheSheShe - 2019 Out of Bounds Comedy Festival at Fallout Theater
• Prima Donas - Every 3rd Friday at Coldtowne Theater
• Catch Laura de la Fuente perform at Coldtowne Theater as Liz Behan: One Woman at Dusk on Saturdays 7pm through September 21.

  Follow Yamina

• Twitter @yayayayamina
• Instagram @yayayayamina
• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/yayayayamina 

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While in Austin to headline The Velv, Zach Peterson sits down with Lara to discuss a rather eclectic life, from farm to big city and back. He also discusses ending one long-running podcast only to begin another. And listeners get a glimpse into the very funny Arguments & Grievances podcast, which he tours.

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, we are joined by husband and wife Rob Gagnon and Ariel Greenspoon.  Valerie Lopez is joined by her son, Travis on this very special episode. It is Rob and Ariel's 2nd time on Comedy Wham and they share with us how they're preparing for their move from Austin (where they met, fell in love, and married) to Fort Collins, Colorado, preparing for the OCDNA - Experimental Art Showing, and how differences in a relationship contribute to individual successes.    Follow Rob and Ariel 

• Twitter @robgagnons 
• Instagram @robgagnons @redpandaspoon  @slomowife
• Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/rob.gagnon.731 ;  https://www.facebook.com/ariel.greenspoon
• Do512  

  OCDNA - Experimental Art Showing at Indra's Warehouse - benefiting Open Door Preschools - Sunday August 11, Monday August 12 -  https://www.facebook.com/events/364651274253660/   Final Sandbox at Fallout Theater - August 13, 2019

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, Derek Kopswa sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about how music was his first love, but comedy stole his heart, how he settled into his style of comedy after paying attention, and listen while we break the news to him that he has an imdb credit (and listen to him tell the story of the film credit).   Listen to Derek and Evan Rangalais' Starring Ryan Gosling podcast    Derek hosts Turnt with Ashley Overton - look for upcoming news about its return Derek hosts Rad Time Fun Time - returning soon!   Follow Derek 

• Twitter @derekomedy
• Instagram @dr_nastee
• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/derek.kopszywa
• Do512  https://do512.com/artists/derek-kopszywa

  Follow Derek's musical project Drone Rivers:  https://dronerivers.bandcamp.com/

Read the article at ComedyWham.com   This week, Holli Cuomo sits down with Valerie Lopez to talk about cultivating one of the best monthly shows in Austin (You Look Like), how she overcame shyness to become one of the most naturally gifted stage performers (karaoke and standup, mind you) in town, and how she's at peace with where she is.   Holli hosts You Look Like every 2nd Thursday of every month at Kickbutt Coffee   Follow Holli

• Twitter/Instagram @hollipooop