Taking The Mic!

Taking The Mic!

By Dan StrzempkaComedy
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Taking The Mic! episodes

  • Episode 15 - I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE'RE YELLING ABOUT!!!
    I have no words, but I try to recap whatever the f*ck that was last night. Shouting white men that we're calling what? Presidential candidates? I can't call them that, there has to be a better word for it. Between the yelling and Chris Wallace's bad Tom Brokaw impersonation, I'm not sure what undecided voters are supposed to walk away with.In other news, I've made the decision to start doing open mics again. The Taking The Mic! podcast will finally become what it was intended to be, an inside...
    39 min
  • Episode 14 - Who You Calling Ugly YouTube?
    This week, we took the set of Taking the Mic! to Nino's backyard on a beautiful fall night. Jim Quaid joined Nino and myself and we answered more random questions from the question generator. Is war inevitable? Why does YouTube find me so ugly? Would you date a clown? Listen and enjoy!
    1 hr 13 min
  • Episode 13 - Stars and Stripes and White Supremacy!
    I had a headache and I felt like yelling about stuff, but I also found a way to revolutionize the self-checkout line in the grocery store. I also discuss the tribalism culture that's been a mainstay in this country for the last 10 years. Finally, a public service announcement: If you see too many American flags, RUN!
    32 min
  • Episode 11 - Yet Another White Takes On Race
    Sick of hearing white people talk about racial injustice in America???Yea....I agree with you, but that didn't stop me. At least I'm acknowledging I have zero clue what it's like, the buys me a little credibility, right?In this episode, I give my thoughts on the American dumpster fire we're currently living through. Also, I got offered my first paying comedy gig, but there's a decent chance I'm being catfished. Listen up, and don't forget to subscribe!!!
    40 min
  • Episode 10 - Making Childhood Friends with Murderers
    Brian Mednicov and Nino Ottolino were my guests for the first of many monthly live espresso and hookah session recordings. We answered questions from a random question generator and found out that Nino had a 27-year old murderer friend as a young child. I also talked about me asking my parents to be Jewish so I have could have a bar mitzvah.We had some mic issues, so forgive the compromised audio quality. To be improved going forward. Enjoy!
    54 min
  • Episode 9 - Are There Still Nazis In Germany?
    Where did all the Nazis go? You only hear about Nazis and White Supremacy in the United States these days. Is it still a problem in Germany? It seems like it would be hard to get rid of ALL of that mess they made in less than 100 years.I also talk about the movie Flight with Denzel Washington; how it parallels to 2020 and how it got me sober.Enjoy! And Subscribe!
    40 min
  • Episode 8 - A Marriage Story, Don't Do It!
    There's a new girl in my building and I don't know how to talk to her because girls terrify me. Help!Also discussed: Weighted shower curtains and the awful contract that is marriage. Subscribe now and tell your friends!
    43 min
  • Episode 7 - Good Dogs, Bad Humans
    I made a very difficult decision today to set a goodbye date for my doggo Cal...and discussed why dogs are so good and humans just, well aren't. Also, week 2 of Bible Study with Dan! Sh*t got out of hand quickly in this week's reading. Subscribe already!
    45 min

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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…