Mack is nonbinary comic & Portland native. Their gender identity is a mix between Mac Demarco & Shadow the Hedgehog: trashy, edgy, and a little furry in some places. Mack's comedy aims to eliminate feelings of shame through exploration of kink, mental health and queerness. They are the co-host & co-producer of Queer AF, Hear You Loud & Queer, & Heart Throb, the comedy dating show. They love standup because they need attention, and getting it on stage is a lot healthier than other ways they've acquired it in the past.

• @bong_jon_bovi (me)
• @queerafcomedy
• @hearyouloudandqueer
• @heart_throb_the_show

I had the joy of sitting down with Ne Izima this week, and we had a really stellar conversation about the hurdles of being a minority in comedy, the woes of being a parent to a teenager, and insights into when your first impression actually starts when you're performing.

Ne’(Nay) a Nigerian American comedian and actor originally from the midwest though! They’ve performed on stages like Jimmy Kimmel’s in Vegas, Comedy store in LA and many other popular comedy venues. Failing at Beast games is also on her resume’. Her favorite food is Sushi and hands down one of her favorite shows to be booked on at the Comedy Store @prettyfunnywomen, catch her 7/19 performing with pretty funny women at the Comedy Chateau in LA.

https://www.instagram.com/comedian_ne_izima/

Katie Bowman is an artist and comedian based out of Denver. She just released her debut comedy album, Neurodivergent Nightmare, with Burn This Records, it hit #1 on ITunes and Amazon the week it came out. Bowman has been featured on comedy festivals like Limestone, Highplains, Altercation and more! She was comic of the week on the Jackie and Laurie show. You can follow her on social media at @KatieBowmanComedy and check out her shows, merch and more at www.KatieBowman.Rocks

Mark Addison is a dynamic stand-up comedian, actor, and engaging host known for his sharp wit and magnetic stage presence. He has performed all over NYC, such as Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Comedy Cellar, as well as festivals such as the NYC Queer Comedy Club. He is known for his clever writing and timing, and he is definitely bringing the Daddy back in Dad jokes!!

This last week I got to sit down with Glen Tickle, as seen on Dry Bar Comedy and Travel Channel. He’s been heard on SiriusXM. He is very good at Dr. Mario but bad at the violin.

We had a really wonderful punch-up session for a longform joke--check it out! https://www.glentickle.com/

#punchupthepodcast #GlenTickle #AutismTest #ComedyWriting

I got to sit down with Vidalia Unwin this week from Louisville KY to talk about transitioning from theater to comedy and finding your "pink opaque"

Vidalia Unwin is a playwright, sketch comedy performer, and sometimes semi-professional silly person. You can follow her on Instagram @not_onions_no

I got to sit down with Calvin Reid this week! We discussed performing for queer audiences, the art of crossing boundaries, dark humor, and got to punch up a really fun joke!

Calvin is a Denver born and raised comedian and award winning performer who has performed in shows/festivals across the state and country. You can see him in the outside world drinking overpriced iced coffees and watching drag race. He’s usually featured on YouTube in videos he’s truly embarrassed by and that he hopes you never find. He has also been recently seen at the CO Queer Comedy Festival (headliner), Winter Park Festival, the Jersey City Comedy Festival, Boulder Comedy Festival, and the Rise Comedy Festival. (IG @calvinreid_)

This week I got to sit down with one of my favorite festival buddies, Jonah Nigh!

Comedian Jonah has appeared in a variety of roles for NBC (“Baking It,” produced by Amy Poehler and hosted by Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg), Peacock, CBS, Don't Tell Comedy, WNYC, NYC Pride March, France TV, TripAdvisor, the Museum of the City of New York, among countless festivals across the country!

A five-time marathoner and Boston-qualifier, he’s usually running or baking when he’s not saying yes to too many projects.

https://www.jonahnigh.com/services

https://www.tiktok.com/@nighjonah

Juno is a Seattle-based comedian who has been seen on Moth Radio Hour, the Omaha Comedy Festival, and has opened for Rachel Scanlon. She was named Seattle’s Best Comedian in 2023 and an Undisputable Genius of Comedy in 2024. She performs and produces all over the PNW.

https://linktr.ee/junomen

https://www.instagram.com/seattlejuno/?hl=en

I had the joy of getting to speak with Jeremy Crittenden, who is no stranger to stage or screen, and we covered a lot of ground about comedy, puppetry, and gay (Canadian) divorce.

Jeremy has been seen on Broadway, Star Trek, The Expanse, the L Word, and now on this podcast! Check him out here: https://linktr.ee/Jcritty