The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes

In a free-wheeling interview, comedy stalwart Felicia Michaels (Star Search, Full House, Gotham Comedy Live) talks about her humble beginnings going from the young bride of a military man in Kansas to airport stripper to winning $100,000 on Star Search as well as the title of "Female Comedian of the Year" two years in a row. Felicia's life and career defies definition as she has transitioned from being a mother, wife, painter, writer, comic, and now producer and podcaster. Hope you enjoy her story as much as we did!

Comedian Lori Marie comes by the yard to honestly open up about struggles with suicidal ideation, addictions, and the recent passing of mutual friend and comic genius Erik Meyers. Lori explains how trauma -- in childhood and adulthood -- has helped fuel and inform her unique brand of comedy. 

Rocco Stowe shares his unlikely journey from being a delinquent to being a U.S. Marine to being a drug dealer to being a drug addict to being a standup comic. After his struggles with sobriety, he toured and wrote with Margaret Cho, became a renowned Power Yoga instructor behind Brian Kest and a dedicated practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you've EVER thought that you were stuck in a rut or in an impossible situation, Rocco's inspirational story is proof that perseverance, grit, and a sense of humor can turn any life around. *CERTIFIED AFTERLAUGH FAVORITE!*

After a brief hiatus, Bill and Tommy are back to discuss the big questions in life: like, is it "cheating" if women need to use a vibrator to come during sex, can a guy actually convincingly fake an orgasm, and will the meaning of life be answered if they are able to smoke the juices from the Colorado River Toad, the alleged "Everest" of psychedelics? They go on to discuss their ongoing confusion with cancel culture, and is it better to have a Wet Ass Pu$$y or a Wocket in your Pocket? PLUS, Tommy drops an LP this month. THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO OUR PATRON, DAISY ANTONIO.

Tommy comes by the yard to talk ADD, relationships, the elusiveness of the female orgasm, and the trend of women in entertainment, including comics, creating ONLYFANS accounts in a fun, freewheeling conversation. ENJOY!

Pal from New York, director Marc Meyers, gets on a zoom call with Bill to discuss his humble beginnings and his meteoric rise as an indie film director after the surprise cult success of "My Friend Dahmer." With three films that have come out on streaming platforms in the past year, Marc is a filmmaker to watch, and one of the nicest guys in the biz! Check out "All My Life," "We Summon the Darkness," and "Human Capital" on Amazon and/or NETFLIX right now.

Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-girlfriend, Colbert Show) comes by the yard to talk his rapidly accelerating career in comedy and acting, growing up as a Jew in Virginia, and the secret to moving seamlessly between alt rooms and comedy clubs. Check out his special March 23rd on Youtube!

Perez Hilton gets on a zoom with Bill to talk about his 20 year career in the public eye as a "web celeb," influencer, reality star, author, personality and provocateur in a fascinating interview for anyone interested in how to navigate the world of social media and the double-edge sword of fame that comes with it. For those who love Perez, it will give you insight into what he's up to now, and for those who hate him, it might help you reconsider. ENJOY!

Tommy Wakefield comes by the yard to talk about his first road weekend featuring for Craig Conant in Phoenix, Arizona. He talks about the anxiety and the choices he made in his act to have a fun and successful weekend. For any new comics or anyone thinking about starting comedy or anyone interested in the absurd life of a standup, this is a must listen. ENJOY! Special thanks to our patron, Daisy Antonio. 

Mark Serritella (Before the Sun Explodes, Adam Corolla Show, Adam Devine's House Party) comes by the yard before the huge LA rainstorm to talk about how "First Blood: Part 2" helped him through a break-up, and how he's moving forward from a wild past beset with problems related to his drinking. Bill then talks about how the recent breach of his social media account by a Turkish hacker (who attempted to blackmail Bill with a years-old dick pic) made him realize he has an unhealthy addiction of his own... Check out Mark's hilarious new podcast: https://youtu.be/CMSgBMY-RjE