Kill Tony standout, Sunset Strip Comedy Club comedian, and touring stand-up comic Ronaldo Mercado joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for one of the funniest and most unexpectedly heartfelt conversations we've had.

Ronaldo shares what it was like growing up with a hardworking single mother, navigating multiple father figures, finding identity between different cultures, and discovering comedy as an escape. Along the way, Jon and Ronaldo trade hilarious stories about childhood chaos, family traditions, Christmases that looked different every year, BMX adventures, first jobs, and the people who unknowingly shaped who they became.

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00:00 – Meet Ronaldo Mercado

03:15 – The Most Comfortable Podcast Studio?

07:50 – Growing Up With a Single Mom

14:05 – Bar Fights, Tough Love & Childhood Memories

22:10 – Meeting His Biological Father

30:45 – Mexican Family Traditions & Christmas Stories

41:20 – Discovering Stand-Up Comedy

52:45 – School, Identity & Finding His Path

1:07:40 – The Christmas That Changed Everything

1:22:20 – The Parenting Advice Everyone Needs to Hear

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Don't Tell Comedy performer, international touring comedian, and Tokyo Comedy Bar regular Peter Angelo joins Tammy's Boy for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about growing up in Connecticut, family, hard work, traveling the world through comedy, and why parents should encourage their kids to chase impossible dreams.

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00:00 Welcome to Tammy's Boy

02:05 Meet Peter Angelo

06:40 Growing Up in Connecticut

13:00 Family, Sports & Childhood

20:15 The Household That Built His Work Ethic

27:15 Comedy, Travel & Performing Overseas

35:05 China vs. Japan: Cultural Surprises

43:10 Family Dynamics & Growing Up

51:15 Sports, Competition & Childhood Dreams

1:01:20 The Parenting Advice Every Parent Needs

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Comedian, entrepreneur, and creator Bak Zoumanigui joins Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about growing up between cultures, navigating identity, and learning life lessons from an extraordinary father. Bak shares his journey from Senegal to France and eventually Texas, what it was like being one of the only black families in a small French town, and how his parents worked to preserve their culture while helping their children succeed. He also opens up about fatherhood, raising curious kids, building meaningful relationships, and why perspective may be the most valuable thing we can teach the next generation.

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00:00 Introduction & Meet Bak Zoumanigui

02:30 The Story Behind His Unique Name

08:22 Growing Up in Senegal and France

15:59 Moving to Texas at 16 Years Old

20:19 A Father Who Built a Legacy

25:04 Mentors, Family & Life Lessons

37:20 Living Up to Great Expectations

41:25 What Success Really Means

49:18 Parenting, Family & Cultural Values

1:11:35 The Best Parenting Advice You'll Hear

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HBO-featured comedian Dave Jay joins Jon Carden and Tammy's Boy for a powerful conversation about growing up without a father, being raised by a hardworking single mother, building a career in comedy, and doing everything possible to become the parent he never had.

00:00 Introduction

01:02 Meet Dave Jay

02:00 Sports, Family Traditions & Being a Dad

06:20 Bill Belichick, Brady & Greatness

12:00 Comedy, Experience & Learning From Failure

18:00 Hecklers, Audiences & Reading a Room

25:58 Who Raised Dave Jay?

26:20 Growing Up Without a Father

27:40 Learning His Father Had Died

28:40 Family, Identity & Unanswered Questions

31:30 Childhood Memories From Massachusetts

37:05 What Life Was Like Growing Up

43:20 Comedy Road Stories & America

47:40 Patriotism, Politics & American Identity

54:00 The Founding Fathers Discussion

57:40 Fans vs Supporters

01:00:00 The Most Important Parenting Advice

01:01:40 Watching Your Kids Grow Up

01:04:10 Becoming the Father He Never Had

01:06:40 Where to Find Dave Jay

01:07:30 Final Thoughts

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Actor, nationally touring comedian, and rising feature-film performer Roderick McDaniel joins Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about family, military life, comedy, fatherhood, resilience, and surviving a stroke.

00:00 Welcome to Tammy's Boy

02:10 Meet Roderick McDaniel

04:02 Growing Up in a Military Family

08:20 Freedom, School & Teenage Years

12:50 Music That Shaped His Life

18:05 White Girl Pop Music Confessions 23:15 Movies, Acting & Hollywood Stories

37:15 Fatherhood, Family & Raising Seven Kids

52:20 Losing His Father & Starting Over

57:45 The Stroke That Changed Everything

1:02:15 Comedy, Road Life & Small-Town America

1:10:40 The Best Parenting Advice He Ever Learned

1:13:25 Acting Projects & Final Thoughts

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Regular performer at top comedy clubs across Texas, featured comedian on major independent comedy showcases, and one of Austin’s fastest-rising stand-up comics, Colton Dowling joins Tammy’s Boy Podcast for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about family, childhood, and the experiences that shape who we become.

Colton sits down with Jon Carden to share stories about growing up, family dynamics, life lessons learned through adversity, and how comedy became an outlet for perspective and connection. The conversation blends humor, nostalgia, and honest reflection in a way that perfectly captures what Tammy’s Boy is all about.

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0:00 – Welcome to Tammy’s Boy & Meet Colton Dowling

3:15 – Early Life & Family Background

8:20 – Childhood Memories That Stick With You

13:45 – Lessons Learned Growing Up

19:30 – Family Dynamics & Personal Growth

26:00 – Finding Comedy & First Big Breaks

33:00 – Life on the Road as a Comic

40:00 – The Stories That Changed Everything

48:00 – Advice for Parents & Future Generations

56:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

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Minneapolis comedian, MoonTower Comedy Festival performer, and host of the Goat Mentality Podcast, Aidan McCluskey joins Tammy’s Boy Podcast for a hilarious and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation about family, growing up in the Midwest, and finding identity through comedy.

Aidan talks about being raised by a former New York police officer and a quiet creative mother in a tiny Wisconsin town, growing up as an only child, surviving awkward family dynamics, and discovering stand-up comedy along the way. The episode dives into parenting styles, emotional communication, childhood memories, road trips, police family life, and how our upbringing shapes us as adults.

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0:00 – Welcome to Tammy’s Boy & Meet Aidan McCluskey

3:00 – Comedy Festivals, Phoenix & Minneapolis Comedy

7:30 – Headlining Clubs & Comedy Growth Moments

9:00 – Growing Up in Small-Town Wisconsin

12:00 – Road Trips, Family Vacations & Cop Dad Stories

16:00 – The Wild Wedding Comedy Gig Story

25:00 – Growing Up With a Police Officer Father

35:00 – Quiet Family Dynamics & Emotional Communication

42:00 – Childhood Toys, TV Shows & Nostalgia

50:00 – Parenting Advice, Family Reflection & Final Thoughts

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Boston Comedy Festival winner, Seattle International Comedy Competition champion, and regular opener for Dane Cook, Drew Dunn joins Tammy’s Boy Podcast for one of the funniest and most relatable family conversations yet.

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0:00 – Welcome to Tammy’s Boy & Meet Drew Dunn

4:30 – Comedy Networking & Festival Culture

6:40 – Growing Up With 7 Kids

10:00 – Poor Family Vacations & Disney Memories

15:30 – McDonald’s, Ball Pits & 90s Childhood Chaos

23:00 – Parenting Then vs Parenting Today

30:00 – Brothers, Babysitting & Family Survival

37:00 – Trauma, Perspective & Understanding Parents

48:00 – Raising Kids Differently & Modern Parenting

1:03:00 – Advice for Parents & Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Tammy’s Boy Podcast, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, actor, and comedian Demi Chang opens up about growing up with high expectations from her Chinese parents, her unexpected journey into the U.S. Marines, and how childhood experiences shape identity, relationships, and confidence

This conversation blends humor and honesty as we explore family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the path to finding your own voice.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to follow a certain path—or struggled to balance who you are with who you’re “supposed” to be—this episode is for you.

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00:00 – Welcome to Tammy’s Boy

01:45 – Meet Demi Chang (Kennedy Center Performer)

04:00 – Raised by Parents… and TV

07:30 – Growing Up with Strict Expectations

12:45 – “My Mom Wrote a Letter About Me…”

18:30 – Identity, Culture & Finding Your Voice

23:50 – Military Life & Fast Decisions

30:10 – Childhood, Discipline & Confidence

37:45 – Immigrant Perspective on America

43:20 – Traveling the U.S. Reality Check

49:10 – Money Habits & Growing Up Frugal

52:00 – Advice for Parents

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Actor and comedian Tone Bell (Conan, The Tonight Show, Drink Masters, Disjointed, Fam, Witney, Bad Judge) is on the couch this week to talk about family, upbringing, and the moments that define us. From growing up between cities to discovering hidden truths later in life, Tone shares stories that are funny, thoughtful, and unexpectedly relatable.

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0:00 – Welcome to Tammy’s Boy

1:10 – Meet Tone Bell

2:30 – Growing Up & Family Background

5:20 – Finding Out the Truth Later in Life

9:00 – Childhood Stories That Stick

13:40 – Life Lessons from Family

18:10 – Comedy Journey Begins

22:30 – Acting & Behind the Scenes Reality

28:00 – The Waiting Game in Hollywood

33:45 – Funny Real-Life Moments

39:00 – Wild Stories from the Past

45:30 – School Experiences & Growth

51:00 – Rapid Fire Questions

55:00 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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