Son of a Lunch Lady

By Mike Heath

A funny podcast about growing up, getting older, and the good old days. Hosted by comedian and son of a lunch lady, Mike Heath. Sometimes he has co-hosts and guests. This is a comedy podcast everybody... more

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July 14, 2023#24 - East Coast vs West Coast Comedy with Jacob Noland
This week on the poddy we are joined by special guest, Jacob Noland, from Greenville, SC. Mike hops in first with an update on a major milestone in his comedy journey from this week. Mike and Jacob read and reflect on comments from the last few episodes of JTP. We learn Jacob’s passion for destroying the ocean. The guys chat all things comedy in his scene in Greenville/East Coast and the time Jacob was just trying to get a date on stage and it went horribly wrong.

We reminisce on his trip to New York City to do comedy for his birthday. You won’t be surprised to learn that his passion is getting to meet tons of new people. He found a great place to do it because comedy has all kinds of people. The guys dig into what brings fullness to their lives, and how all of life is joy and grief. We unpack what is making Jacob so sad but also how he makes it funny.

This weeks Supporter Spotlight was Michael Essig. Shout out to you Mike for helping make JTP happen!

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN
MIKE’S COMEDY UPDATE
Mike passed his third audition at Laughs Comedy Club

Mike got booked to host for KC Shornima at Laughs August 4-5

COMMENTS
Comments from episodes 21-23
Jacob’s passion for destroying the ocean

JUST TRYING TO LAUGH
How Jacob got into comedy?

What is the scene like in Greenville?

Jacob venturing to do comedy in NYC and the East Coast

Jacob’s most embarrassing moment on stage
He got rejected when he tried hitting on a woman. Then he bombed. Then he got roasted.

Jacob’s Mount Rushmore

JUST TRYING TO LOVE
Jacob is loving meeting new people

Andrew Schultz is inspring Jacob

Mike stayed up to 3am pondering Timmy Booth’s performance at Seattle’s Super Secret Comedy Show
JUST TRYING TO LIVE
What is bringing fullness and joy to our lives?

Why is Jacob so sad inside?

Mike and Jacob want to do a show together in Charleston

LINKS AND RESOURCES
Follow Noland on the Socials
FB Insta @jacobnolandcomedy https://www.instagram.com/jacobnolandcomedy/?hl=en

YouTube https://youtube.com/@jacobnolandcomedy

Joy and Grief Guru, Counsler - Dr. Tammy Smith https://drtammysmith.com/product/updated-soul-healing/

Tix to all shows and deets here https://www.miketonyheath.com/shows
Headlining Open Mic in Gig Harbor on Wednesday July 19 @ 8pm

Hosting for the KC Shornima weekend at Laughs Comedy Club in Seattle 8.4-5

Hosting Jokers in Richland for Skip Clark on 8.11-12

Support the Poddy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miketonyheath/support

Buy A Commemorative JTP Mug - https://www.miketonyheath.com/merch
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July 07, 2023#23 - Just Trying to Be American
Mike goes live on YouTube on the Fourth of July! On this show, Mike reads comments from his reel on save the flat earthers, learns about the history of the Fourth, and reviews some of his recent comedy sets. Take a peek behind the comedy curtain with Mike on this oddly satisfying edition of JTP!

COMMENTS
Comments from the “Save the Flat Earthers” reel
Things get weird

Applause break for Mike’s rendition of “Born in the USA”

HISTORY OF THE FOURTH OF JULYi
America the beautiful is free from tyranny

We hold fake funerals for King George

Blasting cannons off ships is the best fireworks finale ever!

Those gassy Philadelphians started the celebration tradition for the fourth

No more fireworks shows, we have drone shows now!
See Salt Lake City, Boulder (Colorado) and La Jolla (California) all ditching fireworks to prevent wildfires.

Only drones can prevent wildfires

Mike predicts Joey Chestnut will win the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest in 2023

COMEDY REVIEW
Comparing Missouri and Seattle Trailer Parks from my last audition at Laughs Comedy Club 5/18/2023

Mulleteers Chunk at Tacoma Comedy Club 7/3/2023

SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT
No one supports this podcast episode but Mike forgets that no one does

LINKS AND RESOURCES
Tickets to Laughs Comedy Club Wednesday July 12 @ 8pm - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/660139664507

History of the Fourth - https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th

Headlining Open Mic in Gig Harbor on Wednesday July 19 @ 8pm Free Show

Support the Poddy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miketonyheath/support

Buy A Commemorative JTP Mug - https://www.miketonyheath.com/merch
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41min
June 30, 2023#22 - Just Trying to Persevere: Imposter Syndrome
This week Mike flys solo to share what’s going on in the news, mostly weird stuff, nothing too serious. Unless, you are a flat earther. Chat GPT educates us on Imposter Syndrome. Mike reflects on how even professionals experiencing this phenomenon.
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BREAKDOWN:
Life Update
Midwest Trip

Coffee from Sump, Pink Bourbon Magic

Glotzzy says, the Indy 500 is THE biggest sporting event in the world.

Hoopfest in Spokane, WA aka Hooptown USA
Just Trying to Persevere: Imposter Syndrome
Asking ChatGPT what Imposter Syndrome is

“I can personally guarantee you that every comedian you’ve ever seen feels inside that they don’t have as much good material as they really wish they had. The biggest comedians you can name still go onstage with a little worry in the back of their head, that whatever they have might not be good enough tonight. We always want more.” Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld

Experiencing a mild form of this phenomenon
Random Thoughts
Advertisements are wild - Case Study: Squatty Potty

Power of “the” over “a”
In the News
Furbys are back

Someone stole a statue of a velociraptor in Sioux Falls, SD
“they wanted to see if Night at the Museum worked anywhere.” - The Morning Brew

Was it three amish guys on rumspringa?

Water Displacement
Scary time to be a flat earther

“We’ve moved so much water in two decades that the planet has shifted at least 30 inches off its axis.” The Morning Brew

Umbrella Birds don’t look like umbrellas

Dominos in the UK is using jet packs to deliver pizzas
Comedy Update
Featuring at the Shanghai Room Friday, June 30, 2023

Third audition at Laughs Comedy Club on Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Links and Resources:
Feature Friday, June 30 @ Shanghai Room, Seattle - FREE SHOW

Wednesday, July 12 @ Laughs Comedy Club, Seattle - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/660139664507

Jerry Seinfield’s book, Is This Anything? https://amzn.to/3XkwJT7

Squatty Potty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwKNjtx2H1g

Dominos Jet Pack Delivery - https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct1qIuhyd3G/?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA==

Support the Poddy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miketonyheath/support

Buy A Commemorative JTP Mug https://www.miketonyheath.com/merch
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36min
June 25, 2023#21 - Jimmy's 2 Cats and the Worst Day of Chris' Life ft. Jimmy Chuckles and Glotzzy
Mike is joined by Jimmy Chuckles and Glotzzy for this episode of Just Trying to Podcast. We talk a lot about a quote Mike read from Jerry Seinfield's Book, Is This Anything? The guys also catch up on how funny the culture is these days. Stick around late in the show for Chris retelling the worst day of his life.
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BREAKDOWN
The efficacy of picking up job application without a shirt

Chris wonders why we are so unimpressed with the wonder around us

Some kids tell him he s*cks at magic.

Talking about Jerry Seinfield’s book, Is This Anything?

Reflecting on Jerry’s quote about attitude:

“What if I can’t? What if I’m not funny?” I remember thinking, “Well, but I wouldn’t have to be that funny anyway. I would just have to be funny enough to buy a loaf of Wonder bread and a jar of Skippy peanut butter a week.” I could easily survive on that. It was all I ate in my parents’ house, anyway. And even if that’s all I had, it would be a better life than any other I could envision. I was more than happy to accept being a not-that-funny comedian over any other conceivable option. Without realizing it, of course, this attitude is the exact right way to start out in the world of comedy. Expect nothing. Accept anything.”
Expect nothing and accept anything.

Are you good enough to earn a living?

All Jerry needed was some Peanut Butter and Wonder bread

Chris has 4 houses, Mike has 4 cars, and Kyle has two cats.

Everyone determines their own measure of success.

Kyle is a premiere coffee roaster. Check out Normal Coffee Roasters sometime soon!

Chris share about the worst day of his life

What’s more uncomfortable to hear, Chris’ story or the Moment of Truth (Episode 5)?

Has Kyles voice gotten worse since Patrick Mahomes joined the Chiefs?

Mikes upcoming audition at Laughs Comedy Club on July 12
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Links and Resources:
Feature Friday, June 30 @ Shanghai Room, Seattle - FREE SHOW

Wednesday, July 12 @ Laughs Comedy Club, Seattle - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/660139664507

Jerry Seinfield’s book, Is This Anything? https://amzn.to/3XkwJT7

Episode 5 of The Moment of Truth https://youtu.be/salFV5YKb0w

Glotz of Doodles

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093667023859&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Support the Poddy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miketonyheath/support

Buy A Commemorative JTP Mug
https://www.miketonyheath.com/merch

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1h 15min
June 16, 2023#20 - Homeless in LA, Stealing Vans, and Rebuking Demons ft. Rob Conroy
This weeks guests on the podcast is actor, comedian, former houseless man who once lived under a bridge, Rob Conroy. We explore the depths of Rob being homeless in LA, his journey in comedy, the time he stole a van while on drugs, rebuking demons, and much more.
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Breakdown:
Rob’s Red Carpet
- The Astrid Experience
How did Rob got into stand up comedy?
- Rob’s first memory of stand up
Demons and Drugs
- Rob stole a van on drugs
- Demons helped him do it, maybe...
Rob’s Mt. Rushmore of Comedians
- How did Rob you get into producing comedy shows?
Comedy Goals - where are we headed?
Rob’s Conspiracy Theory
- There's a group of people who rule the world
- They know the sacred geometry
- The Super Bowl is a gathering for the Illuminati
Meat Seltzers
- Celebrating the Fourth of July with a cigarette and a meat seltzer
Rob’s Version of The Machine Story
- Hitchhiking from LA to Seattle
Where can people find you online?
- Rob deleted his old Facebook because he got cancelled.
Upcoming Shows
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Links and Resources:
See Rob live:
- Shroom Show on July 7, 2023 in Portland https://www.eventbrite.com/e/627923675617.
- Shanghai Room on Fridays
Robs stars in The Astrid Experience - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9248610/
Find Rob Online
- Robs Insta: @Robconroy_inc - https://www.instagram.com/robconroy_inc/
- Robs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081635034213&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Tickets - https://www.miketonyheath.com/shows
Mastering Stand Up Book https://amzn.to/42vG3oC
Stay Connected - https://tinyurl.com/mrxs6xhr
Support the Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miketonyheath/support
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52min
June 12, 2023 #19 - Canada, Comedy Tips, and The Machine
Mike breaks down the last month of life and comedy on this solo episode. He recounts his trip to Canada where he learned that Canadians don’t drive on the left side of the road. While in Canada, he saw Dermot Kennedy with Meg and reflected on faith and joy.
Mike auditioned at two comedy clubs in Seattle, Laughs Comedy Club and Club Comedy. He listened to Steve Martin’s book, Born Standing Up, courtesy of his local library.
The episode winds down with comedy tips from Stephen Rosenfield on rewriting a joke that doesn’t work. Finally, he wrap up with some reflections on Bert Kreischer’s film, The Machine.
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Breakdown:
- Changing Breaks on the Jetta
1. Canada
- Canadians do not in fact drive on the left side
- Driving in Austria between 1919 and 1938.
- What do these flashing green lights mean?
- Dermot Kennedy Concert
- The best fan interaction idea to date
- Don't we all want that "steady rhythm joy" in our lives?
2. Comedy
- Laughs Comedy Club Audition Number 2
- Club Comedy Seattle Audition
- Born Standing Up Reflections
- Tips on fixing a joke that isn't working
- Stephen Rosenfield "try the opposite attitude."
- Don't give yourself a time limit to make it, just commit. - Rosenfield
3. The Machine
- Recap of the history of the joke
- Read parents guide
- Bert Kreischer's reaction
- Then go watch it
- Don’t give yourself a time frame to achieve your dream. Just go do it. Keep trying it until you can do it.
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Links
Stephen Rosenfield's Book, Mastering Stand Up Comedy- https://amzn.to/43zYA3W
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin - https://amzn.to/3J7Jryy
Merch Store - ⁠ https://www.miketonyheath.com/merch
Support the poddy - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miketonyheath/support
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41min
May 30, 2023 #18 - Kansas and Missouri Rivalry ft. Jimmy Chuckles and the Fire Ants
Jimmy Chuckles and the Fire Ants went live on YouTube to explore the depths of the Kansas and Missouri Rivalry. The chat ranges from boyz talking the history behind the modern sports rivalry to Mike blindly ranting why Missouri is superior to Kansas. Along the way the deliberate on the origin of the phrase "dilly dallying," the upcoming single "Space Trash" and sing happy birthday to a friend.
Mike pitches why the Kansas and Missouri rivalry should be in the College Sports Rivalries Mount Rushmore with three big points:
1. This rivalry precedes college sports and is rooted in history dating all the way back to pre-Civil War America. The "Bleeding Kansas" war fueled the future rivalry.
2. They have some of the best colors in college sports.
3. This rivalry fueled the invention of Homecoming by the University of Missouri in 1911.
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Episode Breakdown:
I. Filly farting vs dilly dallying
- Origin Story of Dilly Dallying
II. What is the best rivalry of college sports? What is Mt Rushmore?
- Ohio State vs Michigan?
- Navy vs Army?
- Duke vs North Carolina?
- Oklahoma Nebraska?
- Alabama vs Auburn?
- Missouri vs Kansas?
III. Why Missouri vs Kansas should be in the Mount Rushmore of College Rivalries:
- Rivalry Rooted in History
- This rivalry precedes college sports and is rooted in history dating all the way back to pre-Civil War America. The "Bleeding Kansas" war fueled the future rivalry.
- Colors
- They have some of the best colors in college sports.
- Name a rivalry with more iconic contrasting colors than Mizzou v kU?
- Homecoming
- This rivalry fueled the invention of Homecoming by the University of Missouri in 1911.
IV. All time Basketball Rivalry Stats according to Bleacher/Report
- Despite Kansas' dominance, Mizzou is still superior
V. Kansas All time Starting 5
C Wilt Chamberlain
PF Danny Manning
SF Paul Pierce
SG Sherron Collins
PG Darnell Valentine
VI. Missouri All Time Starting 5:
C Steve Stipanovich
PF Doug Smith
SF Derrick Chievous
SG Anthony Peeler
PG Phil Pressey
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Links and Resources:
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55min
May 14, 2023 # 17 – Just Trying to Finance ft. Taylor Garnica
Taylor Garnica joins the podcast to talk comedy and money! Taylor is the Director of Profits and Fundraising for an organization of 100+ employees. Aka he knows his stuff or at least knows more than Mike.
Comedy
- Taylor’s first memories of Stand up
- Larry the Cable Guy
- Git R Done
- Mikes first open mic
- Taylor’s Mount Rushmore of Comedians
- Andrew Schulz Comedy Perspective
- How does Theo Vons mind work?
- Comedy is art.
Finance
- what is crytpo? Should I invest?
- Mike shares how Dogecoin landed him a Traeger.
- Should I trust my 401k? Will it be there when I retire?
- What is equity?
Come see Mike perform on May 18 Laughs Comedy Club in Seattle WA.
Supporter:
This episode is brought to you support of the podcast, Alex Robinson.
You too can support the podcast by going to our Spotify channel check the link in these show notes or online at miketonyheath.com
Links and Resources:
* Laughs Show 5/18
* ⁠https://www.miketonyheath.com/shows
* Merch Store
* ⁠https://www.miketonyheath.com/merch⁠
* Support the poddy
* ⁠https://anchor.fm/miketonyheath/support⁠
* Finance YouTube and Podcasts
* Graham Stephen
* Investing with Rose
* Choose IF
* BiggerPockets real estate
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59min
May 05, 2023#16 - Just Trying to Stand Up
Mike recounts his comedy journey over April, Kind Taylor in Seattle, transitions in stand up, and a little faith talk.
This episode is brought to you by supporter of JTP, Peter from Minnesota! Thank you Peter for making JTP possible.
Episode Breakdown:
Ride the wave of where life takes you

You don't need to go to the NFL to be successful

Comedy Journey Update April

Book Recommendation: Mastering Stand Up by Stephen Rosenfield
- You are the Transition

Faith Talk

Next Show Laughs Comedy Club Thursday May 18
Links
Tickets - https://www.miketonyheath.com/shows

Mastering Stand Up Book https://amzn.to/42vG3oC

Stay Connected - https://tinyurl.com/mrxs6xhr
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21min
April 29, 2023 #15 - Charles Hall Jr.
Charles Hall Jr. is a comedian and father to three kiddos. He was voted among 2021 Spokane's Best Comics. Charles has performed at the Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and the Backyard Festival.
Through his comedy journey he has opened for comedians such as Anthony Jeselnik, Chris Franjola (Chelsey Lately), Jimmy Shin (Amazon), TK Kirkland (BET, Amazon Special), Jamali Maddix (Netflix, BBC), and more.
Charles Hall Jr. headlined Cheney Comedy Showcase on 420, 2023.
This episode is brought to you support of the podcast, Julio Rodriguez
You too can support the podcast by going to our Spotify channel check the link in these show notes or online at miketonyheath.com
Comments
Personal History
- What has been your least favorite job to date?
- What is your first memory of stand up?
- Where did you perform first?
- How long you been doing comedy?
- Who is your inspiration?
- Favorite crowd work memory?
- Most embarrassing moment on stage?
Spokane
- Best thing about Spokane?
Comedy
- One thing you wished you knew starting out?
- What does writing look like for you?
- Remembering Charles’ comedy milestones and looking to the future
- Charles’ favorite film
Where can people find you online or see a show?
- June 3 at Capitol Hill Comedy / Bar
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/618641131277
You can find him online here:
Instagram @mrchuckhall
YouTube @charleshalljr4435
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