Valerie Lopez catches up with Chris Tellez as he talks of his getting his start in stand up comedy in Dallas, TX, open mics and early comedy influences. 

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Since coming to Austin, Chris Tellez has been very busy. Most notably, is his monthly showcase, S**t's Golden (not happy with you, iTunes - ed), at The Spider House Ballroom. There's more too! 

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Have you heard of Abby Rosenquist? Well, you should have. Listen to how she got started in comedy - it involves Nebraska.

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The Damned Dirty Filthy Show, Moontower Comedy Festival, and Just for Laughs Fest are a few topics Abby Rosenquist and Valerie Lopez talk about in this episode. 

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Lisa Friedrich's early life was zigzagged across the state of Texas. After finally settling in Houston she met her best friend who loved sketch comedy. That sparked an 18 year career in sketch, improv and stand up comedy. Find out more about her origins as she chats with Valerie Lopez. 

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Lisa Friedrich returns to talk to Valerie about her plethora of projects she's currently involved with - there are many. This means if you can't seem to find a way to see her on stage, you really aren't trying hard enough. 

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Daniel Webb talks about his past, how he got into comedy, and his younger days in Ft. Worth. His reasons for coming to Austin may be a bit surprising.

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Daniel Webb talks about his work on the drag circuit, his adventures in the Funniest Person in Austin Contest and his future goals.

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Vanessa Gonzales chats with us about her roots as a Laredo native and her comedy past, We explore her start in a high school pep rally skit, and how she hooked up with the Austin Latino comedy scene.  There may be a reference to The New Movement Theater and Chris Trew. Okay, there’s definitely a reference to Chris Trew and his theater.

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Vanessa Gonzalez talks about her foray into the stand up comedy scene. She also speaks with Valerie about her current one-person show I Don’t Know Why You’re Saying That. 

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