(Improvised) Intelligence from Noah Vargas

Comedy, philosophy, and chaos as two best friends swap NMMI stories.

Noah Vargas is joined by his best friend Coleman Briscoe for a hilarious mix of military school memories, sarcastic philosophy, and catching up after years of friendship.

The two dive into their time at the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), share ridiculous stories, and somehow manage to argue about philosophy like “two idiots trying to solve the world’s problems.”

Expect comedy, nostalgia, and the kind of honest conversations you only get between best friends.

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In this episode Noah sits down with comedian Nicholas Ceppaglia to talk about the highs, lows, and hilarious realities of balancing stand-up comedy with being a father. From late nights on stage at the legendary Comedy Mothership to early mornings with his wife and child, Nicholas shares how he’s building a career in comedy while raising a family.

Whether you’re a comedian, a parent, or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the stand-up world, this conversation blends laughs with life lessons you won’t forget.

📌 Topics Covered:

Juggling comedy gigs and parenting

Working as a door guy at the Comedy Mothership

Finding career stability in stand-up

Lessons learned from fatherhood

Building resilience on and off stage

Find Nicholas on Instagram: @nicholas_ceppaglia🎤

Hosted by: Noah Vargas

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In this unfiltered and hilarious episode, stand-up comedian and actress Allison Wojtowecz joins us to talk about her journey through the Austin comedy scene, balancing acting and filmmaking, and being honest about health, body image, and eating disorders. We dig into the realities of chasing a creative life, staying healthy on the road, and what it’s really like trying to "make it" in Austin’s comedy and film world, with a few laughs and rants along the way.

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🎙 Hosted by Noah Vargas

📍 Recorded in Austin, Texas

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In this episode, comedian Reilly Gilmore shares his journey from leaving home to pursuing stand-up full-time in Austin, Texas, where he became a door guy at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership. We dive into what it takes to build a career in comedy, the importance of finding your voice on stage, and what life is really like inside one of the most talked-about comedy clubs in the country.

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Albuquerque political hopeful Nate Sierra joins the show to talk Trump’s influence in 2025, China’s long game against America, and the homelessness crisis in New Mexico. We dive into local corruption, the future of U.S. politics, and what Sierra believes it’ll take to turn the country around — starting at the city level.

This is a bold, unfiltered conversation at the intersection of local and global politics.

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Discussing James Gunn's Superman.Follow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/improvisedintelligencepodProduced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://choppedchileco.com/https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH

What’s it really like to live out of your car, travel the country, and make people laugh in the wildest places on Earth? This week, I’m joined by Trish Smart, a fearless stand-up comedian, Kill Tony alum, and comedy show producer who’s built a career outside the usual club scene.

We talk about:
🚐 Life as a traveling comedian and finding gigs on the road
🔥 Producing stand-up shows at Burning Man (yes, in the middle of the desert)
🎤 Her experience performing on Kill Tony and what it taught her about comedy
🎟️ How to promote your own shows and survive in stand-up without waiting for someone to “discover” you

Follow Trish Smart on social media: @smart_trish ihatetrishsmart.com
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Kymb Adamson joins me for a vulnerable and hilarious first conversation about family struggles, choosing freedom, and living life on her terms. From traveling the world to ignoring society’s expectations, Kymb shares how she built a life that’s authentic; even if it’s unconventional.

🎙️ Listen now for a real, relatable conversation about family, freedom, and forging your own path.

Greg is a musician and guitarist for the Slums of Harvard. He can be found on Instagram @gregmseay and the Slums can be found @slumsofharvardJamar is a stand-up comedian from Albuquerque, NM. He can be found on Instagram @thewurdsmiffFollow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/improvisedintelligencepodProduced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://www.patreon.com/c/improvisedintelligencehttps://choppedchileco.com/https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH

Discussing the Zohran's NYC Mayor win, and next week's Quezada's Comedy Battle.Follow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/improvisedintelligencepodProduced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://choppedchileco.com/https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH