Improvisor Chris Avila showed up at my house demand coffee "black as the night" and my dogs asked politely if they could make a cameo appearance on the recording.

But then we talked about his efforts to create an official Comedysportz branch in high school, his belief in art as a value of the community, and how food is the enemy of successful comedy.

You can see Chris and the rest of the Jesterz performing every Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and sometimes 9:30 PM. Tickets are available here.

Don't forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @saphxpodcast, and subscribe on iTunes.

For questions, comments and suggestions, send us an email at [email protected].

Improvisor Chris Avila showed up at my house demand coffee "black as the night" and my dogs asked politely if they could make a cameo appearance on the recording.

But then we talked about his efforts to create an official Comedysportz branch in high school, his belief in art as a value of the community, and how food is the enemy of successful comedy.

You can see Chris and the rest of the Jesterz performing every Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and sometimes 9:30 PM. Tickets are available here.

Don't forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @saphxpodcast, and subscribe on iTunes.

For questions, comments and suggestions, send us an email at [email protected].

Ceramic artist, photographer, and school chum James Schwarz and I went to Even Stevens for dope grilled cheese sandwiches that neither of us realized were filled with green chilis. Then we discussed his path through various art forms, including his belief in research, his transition away from theatre, and the struggle of being too art-minded for the engineers but too engineering-minded for the artists.

Check out James' multitude of work at jschwarzart.com and follow him on Instagram at jschwarz.art to see what he is foing next.

Follow us on Twitter @saphxpodcast, like us on Facebook at Starving Artists PHX, and send any questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected]

Ceramic artist, photographer, and school chum James Schwarz and I went to Even Stevens for dope grilled cheese sandwiches that neither of us realized were filled with green chilis. Then we discussed his path through various art forms, including his belief in research, his transition away from theatre, and the struggle of being too art-minded for the engineers but too engineering-minded for the artists.

Check out James' multitude of work at jschwarzart.com and follow him on Instagram at jschwarz.art to see what he is foing next.

Follow us on Twitter @saphxpodcast, like us on Facebook at Starving Artists PHX, and send any questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected]

Lauren McKay and I went to two seperate Original Chop Shops, then decided it would be easier to record at the same one. We ordered some fancy juice, my computer screwed up again, and then we finally got around to discussing her journey as an actress. We go over what it's like to pursue a career in the place you grew up, expanding your horizons, and making a joke about your student Capstones until it becomes reality.

Lauren is designing sound for The Source Project, part of the PLANeT Celebration, which happens Saturday, April 15 at the Desert Botanical Gardens. More details at dbg.org/events/planet-celebration.

You can also see Lauren performing in Wonderland: Alice's Rock n' Roll Adventure at Childsplay, which runs April 23-May 21. Ticket info at childsplayaz.org/wonderland

Send any questions, comments, or suggestions to [email protected]

Lauren McKay and I went to two seperate Original Chop Shops, then decided it would be easier to record at the same one. We ordered some fancy juice, my computer screwed up again, and then we finally got around to discussing her journey as an actress. We go over what it's like to pursue a career in the place you grew up, expanding your horizons, and making a joke about your student Capstones until it becomes reality.

Lauren is designing sound for The Source Project, part of the PLANeT Celebration, which happens Saturday, April 15 at the Desert Botanical Gardens. More details at dbg.org/events/planet-celebration.

You can also see Lauren performing in Wonderland: Alice's Rock n' Roll Adventure at Childsplay, which runs April 23-May 21. Ticket info at childsplayaz.org/wonderland

Send any questions, comments, or suggestions to [email protected]

Playwright and actor Luke Gomez joins me at Original Chop Shop for lemonades and technical difficulties. We chat about working with your college friends, the importnce of giving new writers an outlet, and why he loves writing content that shocks you.

Luke is directing Space Junk, which runs April 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22. brelby.com/tickets for more information.

Subscribe on iTunes and send questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected]

Playwright and actor Luke Gomez joins me at Original Chop Shop for lemonades and technical difficulties. We chat about working with your college friends, the importnce of giving new writers an outlet, and why he loves writing content that shocks you.

Luke is directing Space Junk, which runs April 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22. brelby.com/tickets for more information.

Subscribe on iTunes and send questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected]

At the Grand Central Coffee Company, hilarious stand-up comedian Jason Hill and I demonstrated our difference in professionalism when he ordered a black coffee and I had an 11:00 AM beer. Then we got serious about the bonds in the stand-up community, turning personal struggle into jokes, and the rush of manipulating people.

You can see Jason at the Bird City Comedy Festival at April 6 at 9:00 PM, and April 7 and 8 at 10:30 PM.

Go to birdcitycomedyfestival.com for tickets and the full line-up of amazing local and national talent.

Also check out The Broken Hearts Podcast on iTunes here and follow Jason on Twitter @j_sonhill.

Subscribe on iTunes and send questions comments and suggestions to [email protected]

At the Grand Central Coffee Company, hilarious stand-up comedian Jason Hill and I demonstrated our difference in professionalism when he ordered a black coffee and I had an 11:00 AM beer. Then we got serious about the bonds in the stand-up community, turning personal struggle into jokes, and the rush of manipulating people.

You can see Jason at the Bird City Comedy Festival at April 6 at 9:00 PM, and April 7 and 8 at 10:30 PM.

Go to birdcitycomedyfestival.com for tickets and the full line-up of amazing local and national talent.

Also check out The Broken Hearts Podcast on iTunes here and follow Jason on Twitter @j_sonhill.

Subscribe on iTunes and send questions comments and suggestions to [email protected]