Fadam and Friends

This episode is a special road trip bonus edition of the show.

Today’s guest is Quinn Fitzgerald.

Quinn is a multiple time guest on the podcast and a Stand up Comedian from Seattle, WA.

In this episode, the two discuss: the reason for their road trip to Spokane, WA (04:13), some of the “bad” habits you pick up a stand up comedian - hint - nachos are involved (30:30), and Quinn tells us what life is like living with OCD (45:54).

And so much more!

Follow Quinn: @qfitzcomedy

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Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Today’s guests are Zahnae Aquino and John Gard.

Zahnae Aquino is  a Standup Comedian from Seattle. She produces a comedy show titled, “Fun and Flirty” and co-produces a weekly improv show titled “Off the Top” with Comedian Jesse Warren.

John Gard is a return guest and stand up comedian.

In today’s episode, the three discuss: Zahnae’s foray into the stand up comedy scene and her first open mic (04:37), her experience giving a TEDTalk and how her background in Ethical Virtual Reality led her there (13:01), and Zahnae tells the unbelievable story of her bird, which she lovingly named Motorolla Razor, some Lumpia, and one, two or three deaths (59:00)

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Zahahanae: @zahahanae
Follow John Gard: @johnthegard

Follow the Pod: @fandfpod
For more content: www.adamtillercomedy.com

Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Today’s guest is Gabriel Rutledge

Gabriel is a Stand Up Comedian from Olympia, WA. He has a Comedy Special on Dry Bar titled, “On3 Th1rd Of The Room” and is a winner of the Seattle International ComedyCompetition and The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta.

In today’s episode, the two discuss: Gabriel’s roots in the Pacific Northwest Comedy Scene and the difference between performing stoned, drunk, and sober (02:25), the interesting story behind Gabe’s DryBar  special (16:54), and how hustle culture pervades creativity and the comedic environment (01:02:23).

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Gabriel: @gaberutledge

https://www.gabrielrutledge.com/

Listen to The Drive Home

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Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Today’s guest is Kermet Apio.

Kermet is a Standup Comedian from Seattle. He’s been featured on Sirius XM and has a Comedy Special on Dry Bar Comedy titled, “There’s No ‘I’ in ‘Self-Esteem.’”

In today’s episode, the two discuss: some of the interesting people Kermet met while starting stand up back in 1988 (04:46), a compilation of stories and other anecdotes from the past 30 years of Kermet’s career including his run-ins with Mitch Hedberg and Doug Stanhope (23:47), and Kermet breaks out the Hawaiian guitar and performs two songs live (01:15:38).

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Kermet: @kermetapio

Follow the Pod: @fandfpod
For more content: www.adamtillercomedy.com

Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Today’s guest is Paul Curry

Paul is a Standup Comedian from Seattle.  He produces “Comedy on Broadway” as well as a live show titled, “Dungeons & Drag Queens.”  

In this episode, the two discuss: the history and importance of the Jai Thai open mic in the Seattle Comedy scene (00:01:11), Paul’s experience of living in the “blue bubble” of Iowa City and what it was like coming out as gay in the in the Mid West. (17:38), and the long, windy journey that led Paul to stand up comedy (41:58)

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Paul: @paulcurrycomedy
Follow Dungeons and Drag Queens: @dndqseattle
Visit Paul's Website: www.paulcurrycomedy.org

Follow the Pod: @fandfpod
For more content: www.adamtillercomedy.com

Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga

Today’s guest is Jesse Warren.

Jesse is making his second appearance on the pod. He’s a comedian and co-founder of Socially Inept: Tech Roast Show. He’s also a regular on the “CUT” YouTube channel, and producer of “The Crowd Work Show” at the Crocodile in Seattle.

In this episode, the two discuss: the game Runescape’s importance in their formative years (06:44), Jesse’s fitness goals and what motivates him to stay in shape (HINT: He likes looking sexy!)(24:58), and the epic tale of what launched Jesse on his fitness journey, unexpectedly weaving his reign as the Northwest Regional Yu-Gi-Oh Card Playing Champion and ordering breast milk online for consumption (57:27).

AND SO MUCH MORE! (Including a freestyle rap at 40:13).

Follow Jesse: @jessewareenbruh

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For more content: www.adamtillercomedy.com

Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Today’s guest is Wilfred Padua.

This is Wilfred’s second time on the podcast. He’s a New York based Comedian and the winner of the Boston Comedy Festival.

In this episode the two discuss: how Wilfred’s approach to comedy has changed in recent history (06:01), the interplay of authenticity and showmanship on stage (28:42), and what Wilfred perceives is holding him back from being the “audience’s comic” (48:59).

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Wilfred: @wilfredpadua

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Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga

Today's guest is Alexa Stanton.

Alexa is a Comedian and Podcaster from Seattle.  She’s the host of the “Budcast” podcast and the creator of the YouTube Channel “Barefoot and Pregnant.” 

In this episode, the two discuss: What it's like growing up on a "farm" and living around animals (05:27), the inspiration and execution of Alexa's Youtube show - Barefoot and Pregnant - (27:05),  and a story from Alexa's time in High School during her campaign for school Secretary (58:30).

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Alexa: @alexastantoncomedy
Watch her YouTube Series: Barefoot and Pregnant
Listen to her Podcast: Budcast

Follow the Pod: @fandfpod
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Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Today's guest is Brendan Sagalow.

Brendan Sagalow has deftly and defiantly owned the stage for over 10 years. Brendan comedy album “Not Now More Than Ever” was #1 on the iTunes Charts for 6 days in a row has written for MTV's Joking Off, been a featured guest on many Sirius XM shows, Was a finalist in "New York's Funniest" at Carolines comedy club and the winner of the 2015 New York Comedy Club Comedy Competition, 

You can also listen to Brendan every week on his podcast “Heres The Scenario" available everywhere now.

In today's episode, the two discuss: Brendan's definition of success in comedy (04:19), why you should (or shouldn't) read the comments (19:40), and why the New York comedy scene provides performers an advantage (45:40).

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Chase: @brendansagalow
Brendan's Website: https://brendansagalow.com
Listen to Here's The Scenario

Follow the Pod: @fandfpod
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Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.

Today's guest is Chase DuRousseau.

Chase is a Comedian from New York. He’s toured the country with Jo Koy and Craig Robinson and has also participated in Just for Laughs.

In today's episode, the two discuss: what spurred Chase to dive into comedy full time (09:14), how Chase got connected with Jo Koy (35:19), and Chase tells the story about when he saw the movie, Everything All at Once, and the nostalgia that it inspired in him (57:15).

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Follow Chase: @chasedurusseau
Chase's Website: http://chasedurousseau.com/

Follow the Pod: @fandfpod
For more content: www.adamtillercomedy.com

Intro Music: “End of the World”, Travis Thompson
Outro Music: “.wavpool”, Jaga
“Story Time Theme Song”, Tirey, Jake Allen, and Depressica.