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This week starts before the show even starts — when Ka$h warns Dean he’s about to say something not to be taken out of context that might sound kinda mean but was meant in much jest.

From there, the vibes go much much up.

Dean talks about coming out of a rough two-month stretch and finally feeling his energy shift, we unpack the Stranger Things finale (without spoilers), and Ka$h reveals what he’s been watching lately.

This week’s Gorilla Mind pitch: How energy, mindset, and fuel actually affect performance.

And our comedy tip of the week: How to take a small joke or premise and expand it into a full bit without forcing it.

Friends of all ages, raised vibes, pop culture therapy, and practical comedy advice — much much of everything.

Comedy Tip: Expanding a Bit

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

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Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
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Happy New Year! 🎉

Dean and KASH kick off the year by checking in after the holidays, swapping Christmas stories,  KASH reflects on being part of the 2025 Year in Review show.

The guys give an honest take on Gorilla Mind’s Exotic Kiwi flavor, they dive into immersive video games that completely pull you out of reality.

They debate which version of the 12 Days of Christmas everyone actually knows (because apparently there’s more than one).

The episode wraps with a comedy tip focused on setting goals as we head into the future. Dean shares a surprisingly deep and personal goal for 2026—one that isn’t really about comedy… but might change everything anyway.

New year. Same chaos. New perspective.

Comedy Tip: Setting goals for 2026

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

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It’s our Christmas episode! Dean and KASH kick things off by sharing their holiday celebrations before KASH drops a surprise: a movie he’s permanently removing from his holiday movie definitive collection. This sparks a conversation about what movies they’ve been watching this season—though Dean admits he’s barely watched anything.

Dean also gets into some of the exotic pets he’s had over the years, including a Madagascar hissing cockroach, adding some hilarious holiday-adjacent chaos. Meanwhile, KASH talks about his upcoming show for Cheshire Cat Comedy: a 2025 Year in Review. Dean shares details about a show he’s being booked for that has booker levels layered like Russian nesting dolls, giving a behind-the-scenes peek at comedy booking madness.

Of course, Dean has been bingeing Welcome to Derry, which leads to a hilarious dive into his TikTok about the top five characters who could defeat Pennywise. KASH jumps in on the spot with his own list, adding even more laughs.
The Top of the Week focuses on writing holiday and seasonal tips, and the episode wraps with KASH’s final thoughts on holiday movies.

Now available on YouTube (audio-only) and all your favorite podcast platforms—perfect to get you in the festive spirit!

Comedy Tip: Seasonal Material

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

This is a Tapedeck Media production.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

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This week on Move the Mic Stand, Dean Berg and Ka$h Money Karl kick things off with Ka$h’s unfortunate eardrum situation, which somehow spirals into a very serious discussion about sneezing. 

From there, the guys check in on what they’re drinking from Gorilla Mind, then break down a fun night at their regular open mic — the weird moments, the good sets, and the little things you only notice when you’re in the room working material.

They also drop a comedy tip about referencing the room: why it matters, how to do it right, and why jokes land harder when everyone knows exactly what you’re talking about right now — not later.

Things wrap up with talk about gravy packets, Ka$h’s set experiments, and a deep dive into walk-up songs — the ones you choose versus the ones mysteriously assigned to you at open mics.

Real comics. Real reps. Real talk.

Comedy Tip: Referencing the Room

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

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In this episode of Move the Mic Stand, Dean and Kash kick things off with Kash’s new commitment to politeness—literally raising his hand every time he wants to talk.

From there, the conversation launches into everything from the disappearance of artificial food dyes to why some people completely missed the point of Dean’s TikTok about the joy of Saturday morning cartoons and a simple bowl of cereal.

The guys dive into nostalgia, rant about scalpers ruining Christmas by flipping kids’ toys, and explore the strange charm of antiques that no one needs but everyone ends up talking about.

Then it’s time for the Comedy Tip of the Week: Stop letting street jokes win.

Dean and Kash break down why unoriginal, recycled jokes keep slipping into competitions—and why real comedians need to push originality instead of leaning on decades-old material.

They also shout out Gorilla Mind, their new partnership, how the products help fuel the show, and how listeners can support the podcast using Code 20 at checkout on the Gorilla Mind website.

Another episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and a little chaos—raise your hand if you’re ready.

Comedy Tip: Stop Letting Street Jokes Win

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

This is a Tapedeck Media production.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

Special Guest: Chuck Charles

This week on Move the Mic Stand, Dean and Karl welcome special guest and close friend Chuck Charles for a Bomb A$$ conversation that goes way off the rails in the best way possible. 

Dean kicks things off bragging (rightfully) about the bomb a$$ casserole he cooked earlier today, which somehow leads to the crew designing the ultimate Move the Mic Stand specialty pizza—a wishlist sponsor special loaded with the wild toppings only comedians would dare suggest.
And yes… Dean might go on a Bomb A$$ rant about a recent comedy show he and Karl did. (You know Dean—zero filter, full send.)

If you like food, comedy, chaos, and Chuck Charles, this episode is a certified Bomb A$$ time.

Comedy Tip: Prouncing Names

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

This is a Tapedeck Media production.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

This Thanksgiving, Dean and Karl serve up a holiday episode that’s equal parts cozy, chaotic, and completely on-brand. Karl embraces his new identity as a full-fledged “jigsaw jiggalo,” and seeks a million dollar idea of single serve shredded cheese bags. While, Dean insists you can make a pie out of any drinkable liquid, and somehow it all leads into a wild UFO tale involving a mysterious desert artifact and a blinding blue flash.

This week’s comedy tip is all about thankfulness — appreciating the journey, being grateful for each other, and recognizing how much bookers, audiences, and the comedy community shape the ride. It’s a heartfelt moment tucked between all the absurdity.

It’s the Thanksgiving episode you didn’t know you needed: laughs, aliens, puzzles, pie science, and a reminder to be grateful for the weird, wonderful path we’re all on.

Comedy Tip: Being Thankful

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

This is a Tapedeck Media production.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

Special Guest: Abe Auer

TICKETS!

In this episode of “Move the Mic Stand,” Dean and Ka$h sit down with Abe Auer, a comedian whose star is quickly rising on the comedy circuit.

With a string of high-level shows under his belt and growing popularity, Abe shares his journey and what it takes to stand out.

We chat about the importance of having intention in your comedy—no more going up there unprepared! Abe also gives us some great insights on the value of working clean and how it’s helped him land bigger opportunities, including his upcoming show at the Meyer Theatre in Green Bay with Dusty Slay.

And yes, we did have a little detour into the world of wasabi peas! 

Tune in for a fun, insightful chat with a truly hidden gem.

Comedy Tip: Being Intentional

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

This is a Tapedeck Media production.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

Special Guests: Stan and Jodi Dabrowski 

This week on Move the Mic Stand, Dean and Ka$h welcome Stan and Jodi Dabrowski for an episode packed with laughs, fact-checks, and cosmic confusion.

Dean kicks things off by admitting he went hunting for the Northern Lights… in completely the wrong direction, while Jodi steps in as the unofficial fact-checker of the show.

Stan shares stories about prepping for his upcoming headlining debut, and the crew dives into everything from AI shenanigans to the legendary comeback of the McRib.

There’s food talk, comedy talk, a little holiday-pie action, and enough roast material to fill a buffet. It’s another chaotic, hilarious, perfectly on-brand episode of Move the Mic Stand.

Comedy Tip: Prepping for a show!

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

This is a Tapedeck Media production.

This episode includes AI-generated content.

This episode is sponsored by: Mini Golf Reviews

In this week’s episode of “Move the Mic Stand,” Dean kicks things off by dubbing Ka$h his “BFF Forever,” leading to some hilariously heartfelt moments.

The duo then dives into a taste test of the new Baja Blast Pie from Taco Bell, sharing their comedic critiques and a few sugar-fueled giggles.

They also chat about the upcoming “Predator: Badlands” movie—where Dean discovers Ka$h has never seen any Predator films (shock and laughs ensue!). 

They wrap up with a comedy tip about the importance of arriving early to shows, share anecdotes about times they cut it close, and sprinkle in some fun chatter about barthdays (not birthdays!). 

Tune in for laughs, friendship, and a whole lot of comedy camaraderie!

Comedy Tip: Show Up Early!

Hosts:
Dean Berg
@dean_berg_comedy
https://www.deanbergcomedy.com

Check out Dean Berg Comedy’s showcase on TikTok! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZT2h9s7SR/?page=TikTokShop

Ka$h Money Karl
@kashmoneykarl
https://kashmoneycomedy.com
Move the Mic Stand is a TapeDeck Media production.

This is a Tapedeck Media production.