The Digression Sessions

Hola DigHeads! This week, we don’t screw around with formalities, format, or foreplay. This one is short but jam-packed with all sorts of random nonsense!

This caffeinated, anxiety attack of an episode features stand-up comedians, Eric Frost and Nick Carter. Eric is a former Baltimorean who has migrated to New York where he spends his time being funny, designing web sites, and not looking like the sociopathic teen from that movie “Kids.”

We didn’t get a whole lot out of Nick this time around (we will have him back at some point), other than the fact that he has been doing comedy for three years, is jealous of his namesake’s website, and has already prepared what he is going to say upon entering heaven.

Topics of discussion this week include: how boring super-hero movies can be, James Lipton’s lurid past, and which philosopher makes for the most bad-ass sounding name-drop (hint: depending on your pronunciation, it may rhyme with pizza).

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Hola DigHeads! This week on the Digression Sessions we have a meeting of Narcissists Anonymous as Josh and Mike discuss their favorite subjects; Josh Kuderna and Mike Moran (not necessarily in that order). Our two heroes catch up with each other and discuss where they are in this bizarre world of local comedy (necessarily in that order).

Subjects also discussed include Soccer Hooliganism, being ill, and old-timey talk. Who says DigSesh is afraid to tackle the big issues of today?!

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Doomhilda Saturday July 13 E.M.P. Collective 307 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

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July 18 Golden West 10pm 1105 W. 36th Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21211

Hola DigHeads! This week on the Digression Sessions we have Justin Hancock, another very funny gentleman from that Color Me Funny crew. Justin has been doing standup in and around Baltimore and Bel Air, Maryland for the last few years, as well as acting in those hilarious CMF shorts (I’m talking about video not clothing).

On this episode we discuss Justin’s brief stint as an EMT, the reality of the ol’ “weather makes my knee hurt tale,” exactly how Justin was made fun of in school, and so much more. Plus Justin and Josh square off to see who’s ankles are the most swollen!

We had another funny and interesting conversation with Justin and we are getting our awkward silence ration down to a solid .5% or so!

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--- Hola DigHeads! On this week’s podcast, Josh and Mike interview two of the country’s greatest comedians. That’s right, it was difficult but we managed to get Mike Moran and Josh Kuderna on the program!!! etc.

Yeah...so there’s no guest.

Anyway, who needs some greasy ol’ guest muckin’ up The Digression Sessions anyway? We’re perfectly content interviewing ourselves till the cows come home (cue the self-sufficiency speech from the ending of Atlas Shrugged).

Seriously though, our conversation turned out pretty funny. This shorty should hold you over ‘til next week! We discuss shark attacks, translucent crabs, Breakfast At Tiffany’s for some reason, and some other crap.

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Hola DigHeads! This week we sit and chat with comedian, Brandon Lescure. Brandon is a major force behind the local comedy-team juggernaut, Color Me Funny. The self-proclaimed “glue” of the group, Brandon spends nearly as much time and effort working on CMF’s multiple stand-up shows, bi-weekly web videos, and other things in the works, as Josh and Mike spend thinking about doing things.

We talk with Brandon about his regular life (he’s a mailman), his stand-up career (he does this when not working as a mailman), and his desire to keep his day job as separated as possible from his comedy endeavors (which we understand, I mean he’s a mailman for Christ’s sake).

Seriously this is a great episode; Brandon is a funny and intelligent guy. We even foray into personal ghost tales, crime-fighting encounters, and Mike’s total ignorance of anything going on in the world of comedy. Oh, and we get a DigSesh exclusive as Brandon drops a major announcement about the future of Color Me Funny!So please download us on iTunes, subscribe on Stitcher, and maybe drop us an email or two. All of Josh and Mike’s dates are on the Digression Sessions website as well. Love you guys!

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Hola DigHeads! This week we are joined by one talented and interesting lady, Lazer Libby of Lazerbitch. Josh and Mike first met Libby over a year ago, when opening for her at the Ottobar. For over a decade Libby has been consistently bringing both the funk and the noise, with Lazerbitch and as a solo artist. Though she now works a day job, Lizzy put forth quite the effort to make a successful music project – which is ongoing. Check out LazerBitch.com and follow Libby - @LazerLibby

We talk with Libby about music (obviously), how to drive a horse (obviously), her hair being blue, the surprising frequency in which Josh is mistaken a chubby Asian gentlemen, and more.

Hopefully you enjoy our talk with Libby as much as we did. If not, well at least you downloaded it (which is still to our advantage, sucker!) Speaking of which, please subscribe to the Digression Sessions Podcast on either Stitcher or iTunes. Like our Facebook page! And check out the “Calendar” section of DigressionSessions.com for upcoming Josh and Mike’s stand-up and/or improv shows! Thanks DigHeads!

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The Comcast Comcast

Hola DigHeads! This week we bid a fond farewell to a DigSesh regular and one on Baltimore’s best comedians, Tim Hoeckel. No, he’s not terminally ill, or being deported, or upset about Josh and Mike ‘s blatant plagiarization of his patented “Tim Hoeckel Shuffle”, he’s just moving to North Carolina for some reason.

On this episode we talk about Tim the hardships of the comedian’s life, Sammy Davis and his relationship with the Church of Satan, and the hardships of pooping at the beach (sand not water).

We wish Tim well in his life in the South, where we assume he will be performing exclusively at tent revivals and Waffle Houses. Thanks Tim Hoeckel! Baltimore will truly miss you!

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Farting in the Rain

Hola DigHeads! This week we speak to two of our favorite comedians in Baltimore, nay the milky way! That’s right, on this episode Josh and Mike get the distinguished pleasure to speak to stand-up comedians/improv actors, Josh Kuderna and Mike Moran! Josh mostly handles the Mike Moran questions, while Mike focuses more on talking about himself.

No, this is not some desperate attempt to scrape together an episode for the week due to a cancelation and inability to find a last-minute replacement; this is a desperate attempt to scrape together an episode due to a cancelation and lazy unwillingness to find a last-minute replacement!

Seriously though, this turned out to be a great conversation. We get silly and in-depth and barely quote The Simpsons randomly! We converse about our lives and where we are in the local world of Baltimore comedy . We even argue a little about the potency of the invisible hand of the market for some reason!

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-Foam Party-

Hola DigHeads! This week we have the very funny and interesting stand-up comedian Rob Farley! Don’t let Rob’s beard, tattoos, and having worked at the City Paper fool you, Rob is no hipster, as he makes clear in this ep! In just a year of doing stand-up, Rob has risen from the vacant depths of just being a funny guy to featuring at local shows and even opening for Doug Stanhope!

This may be one of our sharpest and honest episodes yet, as Rob’s comedic and conversational energy blends seamlessly with Josh and Mike’s.

On this week’s show we talk with Rob about high school, being an Army brat, bad performances gone silent, good intentions, gone awkward and more! I think we even get more Stephan King this week.

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Wow, bold enough to not put his own name in his twitter handle!

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-PODCASTCASTLE-

Hola Digheads! This week Josh and Mike are joined by multi-talented comedians, Mark Miller and Kathy Carson!

Mark and Kathy are both Baltimore based stand ups and improvisers. Mark has a dry wit, a penchant for one-liners and a delivery that relishes awkward silence. While Kathy has more of a story based approach to stand up, which mixes in a healthy bit of social commentary as well.

Mark is also a member of the Baltimore Rock Opera Society or BROS. Their next feature-length original rock opera is “MURDERCASTLE.” Set in Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair, MURDERCASTLE recounts the disturbing tale of America’s first serial killer, H.H. Holmes – the empire he created, and the brutal fate of his victims. MUDERCASTLE opens Friday, May 10, 2013 at The Autograph Playhouse in Baltimore.

And you can see Kathy performing with her BIG troupe, Lekker, Friday April 19th at the Mobtown Theater at Meadow Mill in Baltimore.

During this ep, Mark shares stories about his battles with bullies in middle school and high school, his contributions to BROS, his start in comedy, and the music he makes under the moniker, MARKITECT. Kathy talks about working with children for her past job at Lifetouch, growing up with goats, comedy, and her love of Gain detergent.

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