Welcome to Oh Lockdown. How We Laughed... Season 2, Episode 11 with special guest, all the way from Seattle, Washington, Duante Barnett(Suitman Productions). Duante runs SuitMan Productions from his native city, Seattle, W.A., and his first original show idea Deaf Comedy Jam was inspired by his own hearing loss. Deaf Comedy Jam offers a show that unites both the hearing and non-hearing communities. A staple of the Annual Northwest Black Comedy Festival for 2 years, where he was awarded “Best Podcast” of this year. Places like Laugh Comedy Club's Laugh Off, Jai Thai's Comedy Clash & a number of pacific northwest artists know his influences and creativity of production. All of this while being HOH and having had surgery on his left ear to restore about 40-50% of his hearing. SuitMan production is more than an entertainment company. It is a platform to give light to artists who need opportunity in a safe forum. His newest project Beautiful Minds: The Autastic Artists podcast highlights entertainers and artists on the spectrum. As a producer, Suitman has hosted a different monthly showcase at Columbia City Theater that inspired diversity in the comedy scene as well as an open mic and his Opencase show offered a showcase oj local talent at locations in the Seattle area. Deaf Comedy Jam, Dark Brew, Mixed N Misidentified, Santa’s Naughty List, Cupid’s Rejects, Holiday Momedy and Give Love Laugh were all performed live. Ballard Brother's, Player's Club Bar, Cafe Red and The Palace Theater were all locations that SuitMan Productions put on shows from. Since the Pandemic, SuitMan Productions has expanded their reach with comics from all over the world on their current online shows. RAW Comedy (Ridiculously Amazing Women), Soul Sista Sundays and "Beautiful Minds: The Autastic Artists" Podcast are monthly shows offered highlighting women, women of color and artists on the spectrum. Dark Brew, Mixed N Misidentified, Santa’s Naughty List, Cupid’s Rejects and Black & Proud are rotated monthly to ensure you are entertained weekly. Every weekend you can be entertained by SuitMan Productions, so be sure to check out their Facebook page each week for what's on. Join us as we chat about Comedy, Lockdown and the inevitability of online comedy reflecting the nature of its 'in person' counterpart while we say 'fuck it' and enjoy the ride.