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Episode #334

Ke'Juan Moses talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Being a future spokesperson for Wichita, Kansas
• Lessons learned from performing across the country
• Nerding out on improv
• How Austin reminds him of home

Recorded September 2024

Follow Ke'Juan

• TikTok - @kmojokes
• Youtube - youtube.com/kejuanmoses
• Instagram - @kmojokes
• X - @Kmojokes
• Instagram - @kmojokes
• Facebook - facebook.com/IAmKejuanMoses
• TikTok - @kmojokes

Ke'Juan can be seen and heard:

• October 12, 2024 - The Falls, Llano
• October 19, 2024 - Lucy's Comedy Club, New Braunfels

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Lesson #4 of 10 - Know Yourself

"To thine own self be true"

- William Shakespeare

Yeah we fancy in this bitch !!!Who are you ? What do you wanna say ? What makes you unique ? These aren't just lame interview questions, but questions that can give your act authenticity and confidence while living in your truth.

"Living in your truth "??? lol it's giving basic bitch ain't it ? 😂😂😂

• Bring YOU to the stage
• Don't be a copycat
• Let yourself evolve

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded July 2024   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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Lesson #3 of 10 - Find a Mentor

Luke had Yoda

Daniel had Miyagi

We had yo mama

Okay that last one was I can't talk about because we signed a "non disclosure" 🙄 (<== that was Ellis talking)

Anyway, find you someone to show you the ropes.... OR DON'T... I'm not your Dad 🙃 (<== yeah, that was Ellis again)

• You could figure it out all by yourself, but who has time for that?
• What defines a good mentor?
• Find the right mentor for you

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded July 2024   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 #333

Stephanie Chiarello talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Growing up challenging rules
• Accepting that little dreams can live where big dreams die
• How to survive as a non-partisan show in a state dominated by a single party
• The cast of talented and dedicated misfits that make Over the Lege happen

Recorded September 2024

Follow Stephanie

• Linktree - linktr.ee/schiarello
• Instagram - @schiarellotx
• Facebook - facebook.com/stephaniechiarellocomedy
• Do512 - do512.com/schiarello

 

Follow Over the Lege

• Website - overthelege.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/overthelege
• Instagram - @overthelege
• TikTok - @overthelege
• Facebook - facebook.com/overthelege/
• X - @overthelege
• Youtube - youtube.com/c/OvertheLege
• Twitch - twitch.tv/overthelege
• Reddit - reddit.com/user/Overthelegetx

 

Stephanie can be seen and heard:

• Over the Lege, Part VII, October 11-13, 2024, Scottish Rite Theater
• Comedy Spectacular at the Deli - 1st Fridays of every month, New World Deli
• Esther's Follies - writer

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Lesson #2 of 10 - To Write or Not to Write

Okay, we know there's more than one way to skin a cat. Everybody's got their own method, whether it's  recording, writing or watching set. We don't give a damn what you do, just do something!!!

• What is your process?
• Write continuously
• Dealing with writer's block

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded July 2024   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 #332

Jay Light talks with Valerie Lopez about

• How the theme behind his debut album Good Guy with a Gun came together and the new theme behind his 2nd album (recorded on September 5, 2024)
• The long-brewing idea of his Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show
• His fondness for reality TV shows (and not just because he writes for them)

  Recorded September 2024

Follow Jay

• Website - jaylightcomedy.com
• Instagram - @dietjay
• X - @DietJay
• Facebook - facebook.com/dietjay
• TikTok - @dietjay
• Youtube - youtube.com/jaylighttv

Follow Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show

• Instagram - @wronggameshow
• X - @wronggameshow
• TikTok - @wronggameshow

Jay can be seen and heard:

• Wrong! A F**cked Up Game Show - follow the show on social media for dates/locations
  • Monthly on 1st Saturday, 11:45pm at The Comedy Store
• Good Guy with a Gun - debut special
• Stay tuned for release date of Jay's 2nd special (recorded September 5, 2024)

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Lesson #1 of 10 - Getting Started

So, you're funny and you don't know where to start? Come hang with us, we'll show you some cool $hit.

• Research local open mics listings online and in person
• Go to different open mics
• Learn the mechanics of open mics

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded July 2024  

Follow Comedy Wham @ComedyWham 

Follow Valerie Lopez @Supermeowy

Follow Ellis Aych @ellis_aych

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Episode #331

Matt Banwart talks with Valerie Lopez about

• His high school obsession with improv
• His launch of Roast Battle Chicago
• The joy he's found in taking bigger comedic swings
• The Ultimate Comedy Competition - his interactive comedy game and competition show

  Recorded July 2024

Follow Matt 

• Website - mattbanwart.com
• Instagram - @matt_banwart 
• TikTok - @mattbanwart
• Youtube - youtube.com/@MattBanwart
• Facebook - facebook.com/matt.banwart
• X - @MattBanwart

Matt can be seen and heard:

• Ultimate Comedy Competition - upcoming dates on Matt's website
  • August 28, 2024 - Ballroom @ Spiderhouse
  • September 12, 2024 - Vulcan Gas Company
  • October 10, 2024 - Vulcan Gas Company
• Hardly Working Podcast
• Town Kid - Debut Comedy Album

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Episode #330

Arielle Isaac Norman returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about

• Her appreciation for slowing things down during the pandemic
• Her growing interest in healthy debates and conversations through her podcast (soon to be renamed AI Norman)
• Challenging audience perceptions
• The release of her debut special, Ellen Degenderless

Follow Arielle:

• Website - arielleisaacnorman.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/oversharielle
• Instagram - @ellendegenderless
• TikTok -  @AInorman
• Youtube - youtube.com/ArielleIsaacNorman
• Facebook - facebook.com/NormanArielle
• X - @hothannahgadsby
• Only Fans - onlyfans.com/ellendegenderless
• Do 512 - do512.com/arielle

Arielle can be seen and heard:

• Ellen Degenderless Debut Special (April 2024)
• Politically Non-Binary Podcast
• Gay Enough Weekly Comedy Show
• OnlyFans TV Special - of.tv/AIN

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Episode #329

Sierra Katow talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Starting comedy at the age of 16, then pursuing it while at Harvard
• Her debut special Funt
• Being one of six comics featured in the PBS Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo series
• HBO Max's Sex Lives of College Girls
• Her podcast TV Chef Fantasy League

  Recorded July 2024

Follow Sierra

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

Sierra can be seen and heard:

• Funt - Debut Special released April 2024 (Amazon, Itunes)
• TV Chef Fantasy League podcast - maximumfun.org/tv-chef-fantasy-league
• Stay Podsitive Podcast
• Stars in HBO Max's Sex Lives of College Girls
• PBS Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo

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