Matthew Doyle Perez is a comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 You can catch him hosting the 'Standup at the Store' Open Mic EVERY Saturday @ 4PM at 2002 N Halsted (The Store) 💪 In this episode, we discuss Bill Burr's infamous Philadelphia rant, Ruse's least favorite podcast guests, why fear is the best motivation for growth, our favorite Russian cinema, the difference between depression and sadness, where Kanye was right, and much more! 🔥

Christian Royce is a comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch his show 'The F U Comedy Showcase' every 2nd Friday @ the Lincoln Lodge at 9:30! 🎭 In this episode, we discuss why comedians have cancellation anxiety, how having ADHD can help in the creative world, Chappell Roan's unusual treatment of her fans, what it means to be 'walk around famous', growing up to see your parents in a different light, and much more! 🔥

Dimitri Venice is a comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Catch him hosting Cellar Dwellars Open Mic every Tuesday at 8:30 PM (downstairs at Lottie's Pub) 🔥 In this episode, we discuss the difference between emotional intelligence and IQ, the extreme importance of finding a trustworthy social circle, our favorite YouTuber apologies, how franchise fatigue is destroying Hollywood, why the world feels smaller the more you expand outwards, and much more! 🔥

Ashland Thomas is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! 💯His upcoming film, 'SYN' is currently in production & is coming soon to a screen near you! 🎬 You can find his production company, 'Good Candy Films', on all your favorite social media platforms 🍬 In this episode, we discuss the making of SYN, where the Scream franchise went wrong, the forgotten novelty of uncanny animation (Polar Express, Beowulf), why the upcoming Harry Potter HBO reboot doesn't look promising, the trick to playing a villain role effectively, how we're in a better time than ever to watch classic films, and much more! 🔥

Mehdi Amani is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss how it feels to get boomered, why our ideologies shift based on algorithms, the satanic Olympic ceremonies, why great teachers can read people so well, what makes Pastafarianism the most compelling religion, how not to get scammed while in Egypt, and much more! 🔥

Paul Miller is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! His new special, 'Lunch Break' is OUT NOW on YouTube! 💯 Give it a watch at work while you're eating a sandwich or something 😉 You can also catch him WEEKLY at Beer Belly Open Mic, happening every Thursday at 10PM @ 2Bears Tavern Uptown 🍺 In this episode, we discuss parasocial relationships between comedians and their fans, why everyone needs an air fryer, how Vine changed content creation forever, what makes podcasts so therapeutic, why alcohol consumption is less popular than ever amongst younger generations, and much more! 🔥

Tony Castro is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 In this episode, we discuss what made MF DOOM so legendary, the forgotten era of ringtone music, the difference between graffiti and street art, when influencers try stand-up comedy, how drawing can destroy the language barrier during travel, and much more! 🔥

Damon Howard is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! You can catch his show, 'Up'N Coming', WEEKLY at The Second City 💯 In this episode, we discuss Damon's early life on the Navajo reservation, why success and growth push us towards a narrowing intentionality, what audiences truly want from a performer, the importance of sunscreen, how incidental practice differentiates from intentional practice, why the bamboo tree is a powerful metaphor for patience & perseverance, and much more! 🔥

Dwayne Neff is a hip-hop artist based in Chicago, IL 💯 His latest release, 'I LOVE THE GAME' is OUT NOW on all streaming platforms 🎵 In this episode, we discuss the genius of Don Toliver, Drake's next career move, what inspired Dwayne's latest track 'I LOVE THE GAME', why your legacy matters, how success reframes your life, and so much more! 🔥

Femi is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois! 💯 Maybe you recognize him from his NUMEROUS appearances at Roast Battle Chicago 💪 His latest special, 'Let Me Try That Again', is available to watch NOW on YouTube! 🤯 In this episode, we discuss why edibles are not for everyone, the origins of the phrase 'knock on wood', how Femi's upbringing in Nigeria changed his outlook on religion forever, becoming a 'Roast Battle' regular, whether we live in a simulation or not, and much more! 🔥