The Bar Gig Files

 What happens when a 6'7" comedian, a 1,000-mile bicycle tour, and a lifetime of Midwest stories collide? 

Skyler Bolks, headliner on The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour, talks about life on the road, performing in neighborhood bars across America, writing razor-sharp one-liners, and the surprising inspiration behind his Jokes & Spokes bicycle comedy tour across South Dakota. 

Along the way, Skyler shares hilarious travel stories, behind-the-scenes insights into the life of a working road comic, and why some of the best comedy crowds you'll ever find are in small-town bars.

Whether you're a comedian, bar owner, or just love hearing what really happens between the gigs, this episode is packed with laughs, road wisdom, and plenty of Midwestern charm.

Topics include:

•  Touring the country as a full-time road comic 
•  Performing in bars vs. comedy clubs 
•  The art of writing great one-liners 
•  Skyler's 1,000-mile comedy bicycle tour 
•  Life as one of America's Best Bar Comics 
•  Why small-town audiences are some of the best in comedy 

Grab a drink, pull up a barstool, and enjoy another behind-the-scenes conversation from The Bar Gig Files

He got interrupted by hunting photos, a flying leg kick, and fake boobs -- now Bar Comedy USA Superstar, Dewayne White calls bar comedy "combat comedy." 

• Why Bar Comedy Makes Better Comedians
• The Bar Gig That Sounded Like a Reality Show Nobody Would Greenlight
• The Hardest Comedy Audience is Not Always The Mean One
• Clean Comedy is Expert Mode
• From Army Veteran to Comedy Teacher

Comedian road warrior Ed Burroughs joins The Bar Gig Files with insight on how he turns the dark side of life into a great comedy show.  

• Bar vs Club: Why bar gigs force you to fight for attention
• Millennial retirement plan joke — silence or uproar
• Find out if you're an asshole—take it on stage

In this edition of The Bar Gig Files, comedy road warrior, Mike Marvell shares his experiences battling Wisconsin weather just to do a stand-up show, why seniors make for a great comedy crowd, and why venue enthusiasm makes or breaks a show.

Big hair, big mouth, big attitude is what you get when this comedy road warrior hits the stage. 

The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Comedian Andy Gunnin -- Stand up comedy road warrior keeping the crowds coming back by keeping it PG-18.

 From nervous couples on high-stakes dates to singles treating the show like a live therapy session, we break down why Valentine’s crowds are uniquely unpredictable — and why laughter might be the most romantic move of all. 

The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Steve Sabo (Longevity + Energy + Midwest Bar Chops = The Caffeinated Voice of Reason)

Comedy Legend, “Uncle Lar” Larry Reeb dishes out wisdom and road stories from over 4 decades in the business.

The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Derek Luna describes his bar comedy journey to performance versatility.