Epic Cheat Day W/ Derek Strong

In this episode I sit down with Tim Brennan as we discuss working the road, sobriety, regional fast food and vaping.

Is Omaha a magical place?

Is it okay to alienate your audience with deep cut wrestling banter?

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Bio:

Tim Brennan is from the Chicago suburbs and has been doing comedy for 7 years. Other than performing stand-up all around the Midwest, Tim is working on a web series and plans on focusing some of his creative efforts on music.

Socials:

Instagram and Twitter: @HAHATimBrennan

In this episode I sit down with Jack Allen at the Soundstooth studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma as we discuss doing comedy on the road, living in the Midwest and coming back to comedy after the pandemic.

What defines "alt comedy"?

What kind of food did we eat in Tulsa?

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Bio:

Jack Allen currently lives in Chicago, but is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has been performing stand-up comedy off and on for 7 years and currently isn't producing shit(his words, not mine.)

Socials:

Instagram: @thejackallenman

Facebook.com/thejackallenman

Twitter: @jackdallen

I decided to do a special, two-part episode of the podcast with Prateek Srivastava in honor of my 50th episode. In these episodes we discuss late night eating, conspiracy theories that I may or may not believe in and Zoom comedy.

What is a triple bang?

How should buffalo chicken rollers be served?

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Bio:

Prateek Srivastava is originally from Chicago, IL and has been doing comedy for 11+ years. He currently has an album, Nick and Sheila's Kid which debuted at #1 on Amazon and iTunes and is currently available on all platforms. Also, catch his web series, Neurotic By Nature available on his website, Prateekcomedy.com

Socials:

@Prateekcomedy (Facebook, Instagram)

I decided to do a special, two-part episode of the podcast with Prateek Srivastava in honor of my 50th episode. In these episodes we discuss late night eating, conspiracy theories that I may or may not believe in and Zoom comedy.

What is a triple bang?

How should buffalo chicken rollers be served?

Listen and find out

Bio:

Prateek Srivastava is originally from Chicago, IL and has been doing comedy for 11+ years. He currently has an album, Nick and Sheila's Kid which debuted at #1 on Amazon and iTunes and is currently available on all platforms. Also, catch his web series, Neurotic By Nature available on his website, Prateekcomedy.com

Socials:

@Prateekcomedy (Facebook, Instagram)

In this episode I sit down with Tony Vinh as we discuss late night greasy food, working the road and comedian archetypes.

What's it like to work the road?

Is it worth it to sell merch?

How so

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Bio:

Tony Vinh is originally from Kansas City, KS and has been doing stand-up for twenty years and currently produces The Straight A's of Comedy.

Watch out for his upcoming podcast, The Late Night Food Club Podcast

Socials:

Tonyvinh.com

Facebook.com/tonyvinh

@tonyvinhstagram

@tonyvinh.tiktok

In this episode I sit down with the producer of this podcast, Michael Johnson as we discuss open mic comedy, comedy parties and losing weight.

How many people actually listen to this podcast?

What's it like being in the Midwest?

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Bio:

Michael is from Chicago and has been doing stand-up comedy for 4 years. He currently hosts Blue Comedy Wednesday's at Savemore Lounge in Chicago.

Socials:

@therealmikesta on Instagram

In this episode I sit down with Christian Lawrence in his beautiful home in St. Louis as we talk about antique hunting, comedy show producing and being middle aged.

Does Christian recommend buying a home?

How good is toasted ravioli?

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Bio:

Christian is from Saint Louis And started doing standup in 1999. He currently produces History Shmistory (stand up comics performing as historical figures) and Boob Gun (a character work showcase) at The Heavy Anchor in St. Louis.

Socials:

@heychrischin on everything (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)

In this episode I sit down with Avery Brooks as we discuss fast food and his show Campfire Stories as well as comedy in the pandemic.

Did the devil inspire McDonald's to invent McGriddles?

How good is duck confit?

What the hell is Mo Abbed doing to the microphone in the pic for Campfire Stories?

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Bio:

Avery is from Effingham, IL and has been doing stand-up for 7 years. He currently produces Campfire Stories at the Lincoln Lodge as well as The Golden Streamer podcast.

Socials:

Instagram & Twitter - @willvery

Instagram - @campfirestories69

In this episode I sit down with Kristen Toomey as we discuss conspiracy theories, celiac disease and #freebritney.

What frustrates Kristen about comedy?

Do lizard people really run everything?

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Bio:

Kristen Is from Chicagoland and has been performing her whole life. Her album "Mother.Fucker" is currently available on Spotify

Socials

Instagram - @kristentoomey

In this episode I sit down with Zako Ryan as we discuss the proper way to cook a rising crust pizza, leveling up in the comedy world and going all in.

Does having abs help you in your comedy career?

Can nipple rings help your confidence?

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Bio:

Zako Ryan is from Beaufort, SC and has been doing stand-up comedy for 4 years.

He currently produces the Sorry For Killin' show at the Lincoln Lodge

Socials:

Instagram @zakoryan