Larry Dogg—legendary comedian, actor, and musician—joins Fly as Flux for an unfiltered conversation about getting put on by Mike Epps, ComicView, and becoming a Florida comedy legend. We talk about his writing process and the risks of navigating the comedy industry along with a special story about the time he bombed at the University of Miami.

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About Fly as Flux:
Hosted by comedian Malcolm McFly, Fly as Flux highlights the voices of urban comedians—uncovering raw truth and nuggets of advice for anyone starting out in stand-up. We bridge the gap between the open mic and the spotlight.

Allison McCoin—comedian and founder of the Vice City Comedy Festival—joins Fly as Flux for an unfiltered conversation about launching Miami's largest independent comedy festival, finding her voice on stage, and building something bigger than herself.

We talk about how she started comedy at Villain Theater right before the world shut down, performing her first set on Zoom during lockdown, joining displaced comedian open mics at 2 AM with comics from around the world, and the surreal transition from screens back to live audiences.

Allison also breaks down what it takes to build a comedy festival from scratch:

• How her background in public health led to an unexpected pivot into comedy
• Landing Francisco Ramos as the headliner and what that means for Miami's comedy scene
• Why year two of the Vice City Comedy Festival is bigger, bolder, and more diverse than ever

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About Fly as Flux:
Hosted by comedian Malcolm McFly, Fly as Flux highlights the voices of urban comedians—uncovering raw truth and nuggets of advice for anyone starting out in stand-up. We bridge the gap between the open mic and the spotlight.

Dina Cruz—actress and stand-up comedian—joins Fly as Flux for an unfiltered conversation about the Miami hustle, transitioning from corporate life to the stage, and the creative risks that pay off.

We talk about her starring role in the upcoming movie Spanish Fly (and why it is the "most Miami" film ever), her wildcard performance at the Comedy Olympics, the mystery of getting banned from Hinge in less than 24 hours, and the liberation of getting fired from UnitedHealthcare to chase a dream.

Dina also reveals the genius concept for her debut special:

• Why she has banned her mom from seeing her perform live
• The "Laugh Counter" idea for her special, My Mom Doesn't Think I'm Funny
• Why she refuses to perform a "clean set" just to please her parents

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About Fly as Flux:
Hosted by comedian Malcolm McFly, Fly as Flux highlights the voices of urban comedians—uncovering raw truth and nuggets of advice for anyone starting out in stand-up. We bridge the gap between the open mic and the spotlight.

Jay Moreno—actor and stand-up comedian—joins Fly as Flux for a raw, uncut conversation about the real stand-up journey: what it takes to get better, get booked, and eventually get paid.

We talk about the grind behind the laughs: doing multiple shows in a weekend, sleeping in the car to save money, showering at the gym, taking low-paying sets just to meet producers, and the networking it takes to get your foot in the door at clubs.

Jay also drops real advice for new comics:

• Stop chasing followers and focus on being the funniest person in the room
• Find your funny first so you're stage-ready when opportunities hit
• Polish jokes that work and build a set you can consistently kill with
• Know when you're actually ready to ask for money

Plus: Texas comedy (Houston/Austin/San Antonio), Kill Tony in Austin, and the aliens vs. ghosts debate—including that viral Peru "alien body" clip.

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About Fly as Flux:
Hosted by comedian Malcolm McFly, Fly as Flux highlights the voices of urban comedians—uncovering raw truth and nuggets of advice for anyone starting out in stand-up. We bridge the gap between the open mic and the spotlight.

Manny Garavito—comedian, writer, coach, and content creator—joins Fly as Flux for a raw, uncut conversation about getting his start in comedy, bombing onstage, finding his lane, and rising through the ranks—ultimately being named Miami's Best Comedian by Miami Times.

In the premiere episode of Fly as Flux, Manny breaks down his first time onstage (and his first bomb), the real nuances of starting your comedy journey, and how he carved out a niche in coaching.

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About Fly as Flux:
Hosted by comedian Malcolm McFly, Fly as Flux highlights the voices of urban comedians—uncovering raw truth and nuggets of advice for anyone starting out in stand-up. We bridge the gap between the open mic and the spotlight.

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