Open The Mic

In this episode we sat down with local comedian, and host of Talkin' Rasslin', Justin Baker. He talked us through why comedians are such big fans of wrestling, the challenges of producing your own wrestling podcast, what he believes it takes to be a legendary comedian, meeting celebrities, and why some celebrities have weird names.

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In this episode we sat down with Betty Mujica-Milano and T.C. Matherne , Co-founders of The Leather Apron Theatre Co. a local improv theatre. They talked to us about getting started in improv, building an improv scene on Baton Rouge from performing bars to building their own performance space, how comedy and improv are one in the same, their favorite movies, and how to get yourself featured in a big budget Hollywood movie (the answer will surprise you).

In This Episode we meet with NO Show Comedy Co-Producer Terence Delaine. He talks us through his favorite food, his least favorite TV Shows, and  wild comedy stories pre-quarantine.

In this special episode, we sit down with Greg William, artistic director of the famed New Venture theatre, a black owned theatre company right here in Baton Rouge. He talks us through how he got started in theatre, his process in writing plays, and why his passion lies in directing rather than acting. We talk about how theatre is not all that different form a sit com, and reminisce on great sitcoms of the 90s  (the list may surprise you). Featuring Terence Delaine

In this episode, we sit down with Lafayette comedian and producer Maggie Shipley. She shares stories with us about producing open mics, meeting weird comedians, and banning crazies from bars. She gets really personal with the OTM crew talking about favorite shows, missing hugs (thanks Rona), slapping friends for a bet, and her favorite TV shows.

In this episode we sit down with local comedian Adam Wilson. He talks us through his start in comedy, movingng to New York, and all the sports trivia your heart desires. Spoiler Alert: If you want to know why the 2019-2020 LSU Football team is the best of all time, backed up by real science, you’ll definitely want to give this one a listen!

In this episode, we talk to local legend in Baton Rouge comedy, Mike Honore. He breaks down for his pet peeves about big guy fashion and why style is so important for your brand. With his Debut comedy album Splenda Afternoon, on all streaming platforms now, he broke down for us how to get longevity in comedy, why jokes don’t work sometimes, how to build your brand as a comedian, and how to produce a comedy special that Netflix would be proud of on a budget.

In our seventh episode of Open The Mic, we sit down with award winning playwright and comedian Kate Robards.  From waiting in line at open mics in Orange Texas to having her headshot on the comedians wall at the Grisly Pear in NYC, Kate breaks down her process of writing jokes vs writing plays, and how even though they are different one truly can't live without the other. Featuring NO Show Producer Akeem Omar Ali.

In our sixth episode of Open The Mic, we sit down with long time comedian Blaine Baker.  Apparently he has me alto of crazy people in his life. From crazy racist teachers, to the craziest comedians the mind could image. Pun intended, this is a crazy episode you wont wanna miss! Featuring the Terence Delaine.

In this latest episode of Open The Mic, we sit down with the amazing Gloria West. We discuss everything from coworkers, Denham Springs, and time dilation. Yes, that's right, we get into real heavy science stuff. We're fancy, we know.