Prequel Podcast

This week we got to sit down with the hilarious LA based comedian/rapper Zach Sherwin. Previously known as MC Mr. Napkins, Zach's life before comedy included being raised by a single mother who is a Rabbi and a strong interest to express himself musically. He even performed one of his early raps for us which was amazing. Please follow him on Twitter @zachsherwin and catch one of his live performance dates http://zachsherwin.com. Enjoy!

This week we got to interview the very funny LA based comedian K-Von. We had a great time discovering everything that led to him starting stand up as he described the tales of growing up with a dad from the Middle-East and a mom from Middle-America. An amazing live act, his disconnection with his father's culture has given him a unique perspective on stage. K-Von was nice enough to offer two tickets to one of his shows to any one who mentions they heard this episode. Follow him on twitter @KvonComedy or go to his website www.k-voncomedy.com. Enjoy!

The wonderful Los Angeles based comedian Ester Steinberg sat with us this week to talk all things before comedy. Growing up in a large Jewish family Ester has a colorful childhood with a Israeli mother and lawyer/comedian father who "brainwashed" her to pursue a career in entertainment. Please follow her on Twitter @esterkay and catch her live performance dates. Enjoy!

This week we were very happy to sit down with the very funny LA based comedian Dan Cummins. His stories of growing up in relative isolation were great, including a super sad virginity tale, thoughts on Mormonism and a great path to starting stand up. He will soon be the first exclusive Pandora comedian. Be sure to check out his live performance dates on www.dancummins.tv and follow him at @D_cummins. Enjoy!

This week we got to sit down with the very funny LA based comedian Brent Sullivan. Brent had an interesting childhood with a pivatal moment early on that made him into the comedian he is today. He is a great performer so please follow him on twitter @mrbrentsullivan and check out a live show. Enjoy!

LA comedian Shane Mauss sat down with us for a great Prequel where he discussed all things pre-comedy. He was a bit of a wild child with run-ins with the law that was driven by alcohol - eventually starting in Boston. We are glad he survived it all to become one of our favorite comedians. Shane has a new special coming out in 2014 so lookout for that release on www.shanemauss.com and follow him on twitter @shanecomedy. Enjoy this episode!

LA based comedian Fahim Anwar sat down with us this week to discuss his childhood. Yet another comedian with an early start in comedy, this episode covered Fahim's ambitious ability to produce shows as well as the idea of a "mega mosque". Catch his sketch comedy group www.goatfacecomedy.com, follow him on twitter @fahimanwar and check out his live performance dates at www.fahimanwar.com. Please enjoy this episode!

This episode of Prequel goes over LA comedian Andi Osho's childhood which took place in London. We loved this one as we got to explore how much we don't know about the rest of the world. Please catch her live dates at www.andiosho.co.uk and follow her on twitter @andiosho. Please enjoy!

As a Los Angeles based comic, artist, musician, actress, & writer, Melissa Villasenor sat down with us to discuss her short life before comedy. A great interview with several breakout song sessions and wonderful childhood stories. We love her. Her EP is coming out soon, please follow her on @melissavpees and check out her tour schedule at http://melissavillasenor.virb.com/. Enjoy!

Annie Lederman sits down to talk about growing up as the badass twin. She discusses having problems with human touch and being kicked off her own mom's little league team. Annie is a Chelsea Lately regular and one of our regulars at our Westside Comedy Theater's Unnecessary Evil. She's a nationally touring headliner so catch her in your city and follow her on twitter @annielederman