Taking The Mic!

By Dan Strzempka

Ever wondered what it takes to be a stand-up comedian? Same...so last year, I said f*ck it. I love comedy and I'm not going to be an "it's too late" guy (age 36). I started writing and went up for my ... more

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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Taking The Mic! episodes:

December 12, 2022 Episode 44 - I'm a F*cking Comedian!
We are back with the Taking The Mic podcast and guess what??? It happened, I am a real f*cking comedian! That's right, I officially had my first paid gig since I started this nonsense 18 months ago. Nino and Jimmy Quaid joined me to discuss.If you can bear through the first half of this episode and Nino's seemingly never-ending story, we talk a lot about my comedy journey to this point in the 2nd segment. Thank you for your patience (with both Nino's story and the significant time in bet...
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1h
June 27, 2022 Episode 44 - Why Run Into A Burning Building?
(A message from the host: I apologize for the lack of audio quality, the initial file was damaged and most audio had to be pulled directly from the camera. The final 5-6 minutes of the episode will also have a bit of crackling/popping to fight through)

In the latest episode of Taking The Mic! Nino, Quaid and Baldi joined me live from my parents back deck following an absolute feast of my dad's ribs, we discuss a number of topics. What extra senses exist? Would you save a stranger from a burning building? Even if you don't believe in the afterlife? And oh yea, some comedy discussion, what more do you need???

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1h 1min
June 01, 2022 Episode 43 - Comedians Know Best
In the latest installment of Taking The Mic, I review my comedy showcase set and share my thoughts on Ricky Gervais' latest stand-up special.I also discuss the latest gun tragedy and the comedian's role in shaping society's ideals and morals.Instagram - @DanStrzempkaComedyTwitter - @Dan_Strzempka
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47min
April 20, 2022 Episode 42 - Chasing Nostalgia and Useless Talents
The boys are back in town!Nino, Quaid and I got a chance to catch up on the first group episode in a WHILE. Join us as we chat about maps, yo-yo's, and fidget spinners.Oh yea, I also spent some time fielding questions about the stand-up comedy process and what my experience has been. Hope you enjoy!Instagram - @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter - @dan_strzempka
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1h 5min
March 29, 2022 Episode 41 - Where Have I Been? Where Have YOU Been?
And....he's back, following a 4 month hiatus. In the comeback episode of TTM! I discuss my whereabouts, the Will Smith nonsense, and the Jerry Cantrell concert I attended this past weekend that still has me smiling.Stick around at the end of the episode for a snippet of an instrumental version of Alice In Chains' Nutshell that I recorded. Glad to be back!Instagram: @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter: @Dan_Strzempka
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36min
December 28, 2021 Episode 40 - Don't Weigh Me
Where have I been? Doing comedy, that's where...and it's been awesome! In this episode, I review my first comedy showcase (video of the set to come) and talk about how cool the entire experience was for me.Also, what would a Taking The Mic! show be without some cancel culture talk? And what the hell is a "Don't Weigh Me" card? Find out on this episode!Instagram: @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter: @dan_strzempka
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45min
November 08, 2021 Episode 39 - Have Yourself A Year Mr. Rodgers
Douchebag double check Aaron Rodgers is back in the news again; this time as a crazy, rambling crackpot antivaxer. I discuss this in detail and also have another go at trying to frame cancel culture in the correct light.Also included: comedy updates and what I'm watching/listening to.PS: Thank you for 1000 downloads! Let's keep this going, tell your friends!Instagram: @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter: @dan_strzempka
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46min
October 18, 2021 Episode 38 - A Thank You Note to Netflix Re: Chappelle
Netflix took an important and refreshing stance this past week, siding with Dave Chappelle amidst much backlash on his latest stand-up special, "The Closer."My full thoughts are in this episode. PSA: My words were chosen very carefully, a full listen is required before I will allow your judgement.I also dove into my fear surrounding stand-up comedy and the future ideal state of this podcast.Instagram - @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter - @dan_strzempka
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45min
October 04, 2021 Episode 37 - Foods On The "No-Fly" List
Nino, Jim and Ryan join me on the latest episode. We talk about eating on airplanes, "offensive" jokes and why Nino loves getting bad news about his friends.Enjoy and head to DanStrzempkaComedy.com to subscribe.@dan_strzempka on Twitter@danstrzempkacomedy on Instagram
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1h 10min
September 15, 2021 Episode 36 - Nobody Funnier Than Norm
^^^ David Letterman's words, not mine.The world became just a bit less funny today with the passing of Norm Macdonald. In the first episode of Taking The Mic after a lengthy break, I talk about the comedy hero of mine. No one has ever made me laugh harder or more consistently than he did, and I don't think anyone ever will. I also spend a bit of time catching you guys up on my existence and tease a few new things I'm working on for both the podcast and for stand up. Bye Norm.
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45min

FAQs about Taking The Mic!:

How many episodes does Taking The Mic! have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.