Sam Barry is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the legacy of M. Night Shyamalan, why Norm Macdonald is the G.O.A.T., what comedians have gotten away with on daytime television, how Halloween in 2015 changed Sam's life forever, and much more! 🔥

Claire Parlette is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces FOUR shows! Those shows would be: 'WIGS' & 'Comedy and Caviar' 💯 keep an eye out for her latest creation, 'Big Red Claire & Friends at Rogers Park Social ✨️ not to mention, she runs the 'Windy City Merch Queen' program! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss our newfound solution to the public restroom crisis, why Claire rarely watches movies, how WIGS has grown over its' two year lifespan, when embarrassment does more bad than good, and much more! 🔥

Andrẽs Merlos is a comedian, filmmaker, and producer based in Chicago, IL. Perhaps you have heard of the masterpiece, 'Coconut Cruise', presented in conjunction with 773 Studios & High TV Chi! 🥥Andrẽs produces live events all throughout the year! MUST SEE ENTERTAINMENT!! 💥 In this episode, we discuss what makes a good Macho Man impression, why we lose our childlike creativity, Andres' Chicago Marathon experience, the time he shared the stage with Rene Vaca (& got 2M+ views), and much more! 🔥

Monchi is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch his show, Legion Comedy, monthly (typically every 4th Friday) in various American Legions & VFWs around Chicago! 🙌 In this episode, we discuss the legitimacy of horoscopes, whether or not we'll get microchips in our brains, how comedy can be a vehicle for empathy, the realities of manifestation, why mental illness is often misunderstood, and much more! 🔥

Agapito Rodriguez is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 He's one of the minds behind 'Just a Guy Productions', bringing you Chicago's finest comedians monthly @ Smallworld Bar and Grill! 🙌 In this episode, we discuss our favorite films, the time Agapito met Tyler the Creator, why Tom Cruise's laugh is so unnerving, how Twin Peaks and Oz were the first "water cooler" serialized television shows, our picks for the worst soda flavors of all-time, David Lynch's creative philosophy, and much more! 🔥

Jack Dwyer is a clown, event coordinator, actor, podcaster, comedian, entertainer-for-hire, and more based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 he is one of the hosts of the legendary Hawk Winds Radio Picture Show, a weekly live broadcast bringing you Chicago's finest 🥇 In this episode, we discuss why bringing joy to others is the main motivator, the value of dopamine décor, why it's better to "build your own door" than to wait for opportunities, the origins of Hawk Winds, how community building helps everyone win, and much more! 🔥

Ray Roberts is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 he is one of the pioneers behind 'Was That Good For You?', a pop-up comedy show happening here in Chicago 🙌 In this episode, we discuss what George Carlin got right, quitting drinking, the horrors of tinnitus, how oversharing can tamper your legacy, why it's okay to look stupid, and much more! 🔥

Bontrager is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch his show, 'Prompt Battle Royale', MONTHLY 😎 Full episodes available on YouTube. In this episode, we discuss the best thing you could do with a time machine, whether or not people actually enjoy Daniel Day Lewis films, the inspiration behind Prompt Battle Royale, how to determine if AI has become conscious, and much more! 🔥

Professor Pizza is a pizza wizard based in Chicago, IL 💯 Currently, he has two locations. The first is in Old Town at 1610 N Wells (dine-in, pickup, delivery). The second location is in West Town at 1374 W Grand Ave (only pickup/delivery this location). 🍕 In this episode, we discuss the Professor Pizza origin story, why the chase for perfection never ends, the difference between stuffed VS true deep dish, how utilizing your passion can put you in the right rooms, and so much more! 🔥

Jerry S. Gonzalez is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! His upcoming film 'Big Spooky House', is coming soon to a screen near you. He's also created 'The Spaghetti Man', 'Hamster In My Head', & more! 💯 In this episode, we discuss the making of 'Hamster In My Head', the time Jerry almost met Lady Gaga, why he loves directing films more than watching them, the legendary work of Hitchcock and Kurosawa, the downside of a big budget film shoot, and much more! 🔥