The Show Must Go Wrong

What does it take to stay truly connected while performing?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I'm joined by Argentinian DJ and producer Los Cabra to talk about performing with intention, building a creative career, and the realities of life as an independent artist.

We discuss Chris's viral post about feeling disconnected on stage, how performers can avoid falling into autopilot, and why authenticity matters both online and in front of a live audience. We also talk about his journey into DJing, moving to Berlin, learning from other artists, balancing creativity with financial reality, and the highs and lows of touring—including a disastrous tour in India and his loneliest headline set.

Whether you're a comedian, musician, or any kind of performer, this episode is full of honest conversations about creating meaningful work and staying grounded along the way.

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Introducing Chris, aka Los Cabra
2:07 Los Cabra's Viral Post About Feeling Disconnected on Stage
16:00 Fighting Autopilot While Performing & How We See Audiences
23:17 Being Honest Online & Relating in a Digital World
30:15 Why You Should Accept What You're Given & Stay Grounded
37:52 Los Cabra's Journey into DJing & How It Brought Him to Berlin
43:01 Learning from Your Peers & Treating Art Like a Job
49:48 The Financial Realities of Being an Artist & Balancing Creativity with Making a Living
59:53 A Terrible Tour in India & Los Cabra's Loneliest Headline Set
1:07:25 Outro

What can stand-up comedians learn from clown school?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I'm joined by Scottish-Swiss comedian Teddy Hall to talk about clowning, hecklers, and finding deeper meaning through comedy.

We discuss what clown school teaches that stand-up often doesn't, how social media can support creativity instead of replacing it, and why bombing with personal material hurts differently. Teddy also shares his worst heckler story, reflects on his first solo shows, and talks about coping with the loneliness that comes from touring full-time.

From artistic growth to life on the road, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional and creative side of being a comedian.

If you're into stand-up comedy, performing arts, and stories from life on stage, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Introducing Teddy Hall
6:43 Clown School, Ego Death Through Clowning & What It Offers Over Stand-Up
25:24 Bringing Art into "Content" & How to Approach Social Media
38:57 Teddy's Worst Heckler Story
46:04 Teddy Hall's First Solo Shows, Finding Meaning in Your Jokes & the Pain of Bombing with Personal Material
1:00:24 The Best Advice for Coping with the Touring Lifestyle & the Loneliness of the Road
1:06:57 Outro

What can stand-up comedians learn from opera performers?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I'm joined by comedian and opera singer Steph Deprez to talk about performing in two very different worlds—and how they have more in common than you might think.

We discuss how Steph transitioned from opera into stand-up comedy, starting comedy in Los Angeles before moving to Berlin, and why Europe has become one of the best places in the world to perform stand-up. We also talk about bombing in opera, terrible auditions, finding your audience, and the balance between technical skill and vulnerability on stage.

From embarrassing moments to career pivots, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to dedicate your life to performing.

If you're into stand-up comedy, performing arts, and stories from life on stage, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Introducing Steph Deprez & Embarrassing Myself
03:15 The Teacher-to-Stand-Up Comedy Pipeline
08:20 How Do You Study Opera? And Its Connection to Comedy
17:18 Steph's First Open Mic, Starting Comedy in LA & the Similarities Between LA and Berlin
26:02 Comedy as a Hobby & an Escape from Opera
31:47 Why Comedy in Europe Is Amazing & Steph's Berlin Dream
43:25 Bombing in Opera, Bad Casting & Steph's Worst Audition
50:45 Technical Performance & Vulnerability in Opera and Comedy
56:34 Finding Your Audience
1:00:01 Outro

What does it take to become a headlining comedian after starting stand-up at just 12 years old?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I'm joined by Canadian comedian Kyle Lucey to talk about the long road from childhood open mics to touring internationally as a professional stand-up.

We discuss dealing with difficult audiences, the brutal process of becoming consistently funny, and why putting in years of work matters more than chasing quick success. Kyle also shares stories about doing mushrooms on stage, his first comedy tour at just 23 years old, and one unforgettable night that ended with him getting egged after bombing.

From bad gigs to career milestones, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a life in stand-up comedy.

If you're into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and the realities of life on stage, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 introducing Kyle Lucy & his last bad show
5:18 TOOL talk
9:15 Dealing with distractions & consequences
13:43 Kyle Lucy’s started comedy at 12
28:00 The brutal path to becoming a consistent comedian, and being raised by standup
35:30 Doing mushrooms on stage
42:37 Kyle’s 1st tour at 23, and how he became a headliner
48:34 The power of putting in the work, and waiting to knock on doors
55:57 Getting egged after bombing
1:03:47 Outro

What happens when a bad opener makes a show go completely off the rails?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I'm joined by comedian Nya Yeanafehn to talk about bombing, bad openers, and the differences between American and European comedy audiences.

We discuss how one poorly chosen opener can derail an entire show, whether Germans are really harder to make laugh, and how comedians process bad sets. Nya also shares stories from the early days of performing comedy in New York and reflects on the challenges and opportunities that helped shape her career.

From horrible early shows to unexpected career breaks, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at building a comedy career while learning how to handle failure, growth, and audience expectations.

If you're into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and the realities of life on stage, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Introducing Nya Yeanafehn
1:30 Not vetting your openers, and how a bad opener can make a show go wrong
7:52 US vs European Audiences, and can you make Germans laugh
15:24 Processing Bombs, how comedy is different in Europe, and the importance of audience size
26:30 Horrible shows starting out in NY
34:30 Unexpected Career Breaks & Creative Process
41:25 The importance of goals & taking care of yourself
50:06 Outro

What does it take to quit your day job and go all-in on stand-up comedy?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I'm joined by comedian Rogier Bak to talk about getting started in stand-up, surviving the difficult early years, and making the leap to full-time comedy.

We discuss bombing in front of people you care about, building a first hour of material, and the challenges that come with pursuing comedy professionally. Rogier also shares stories about some of his worst early shows, a special recording that didn't go according to plan, and the moments throughout his career that felt like he was finally making it.

From bad gigs to career milestones, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of building a life in comedy.

If you're into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and the ups and downs of life on stage, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:

0:00 Introducing Rogier Bak
2:32 Whats the deal with Bratislava
15:56 How Rogier Bak got his start in standup
22:01 The worst shows of the early years, and bombing for loved ones
29:45 Quitting your day job, going full time in comedy, and building your 1st hour
45:23 A special recording gone wrong
54:05 Moments that felt like making it, and being critical of your own work
1:03:40 Outro

What’s the difference between a bad dance show and a bad comedy show?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by Berlin-based comedian Žana Fejzić, who tours Europe performing stand-up comedy entirely independently and previously toured professionally as a belly dancer.

We talk about bombing in very different art forms, performing comedy across languages and cultures, and how audiences change depending on where you are in the world. Žana also shares stories from bad comedy shows, awkward open mic experiences in Florida, and how performing helped her reconnect with her roots.

From specialty comedy shows to self-producing a career across Europe, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build your own path in comedy.

If you’re into stand-up comedy, international touring, and stories from life on stage, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Introducing Zana & her last bad show in a BBQ restaurant
07:58 What makes a bad show?
14:34 Differences between bad dance shows & bad comedy shows
25:48 Zana's experience at a open mic in Florida
32:00 Comedy in different languages & across cultures
38:19 Connecting with your roots through your audience
53:48 Career goals & Zana's dating show
59:49 Outro

What’s the difference between North American and European comedy audiences—and what happens when corporate improv gigs go horribly wrong?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by comedian Dan Belkin, who grew up in Canada, started in improv, and now tours all over Europe doing stand-up comedy.

We talk about the differences between North American and European crowds, throwing people out of shows, and the brutal early years of comedy. Dan also shares stories from corporate improv gigs, bombing in front of his girlfriend, and what it’s like when your parents come watch your stand-up.

From bad crowds to life on the road, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of building a comedy career internationally.

If you’re into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and comedy behind the scenes, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Introducing Dan Belkin
2:21 North American Comedy vs European Comedy & Audiences
8:25 Throwing people out on stage/bad crowds
18:24 Horrible early years of comedy & corporate improv stories
30:10 Bombing in front of your girlfriend
35:42 Parents coming to standup shows
44:15 Making it, big & small dreams, and dealing with life on the road
56:37 Outro

What does it take to build a stand-up comedy career independently in Europe?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by Romanian comedian Dragos to talk about tough crowds, touring Europe, and building an audience from the ground up.

We get into performing crowd work in Romanian, shared Eastern European experiences, and how Dragos approached comedy early on with a clear plan for success. We also talk about balancing producing and writing, building an hour of material, and the realities of touring independently across Europe.

From Flixbus horror stories to terrible venues, bad shows, and the early grind of stand-up comedy, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to make comedy work outside the traditional industry system.

We also get into social media, crowd work clips, and how comedians are building audiences online today.

If you’re into stand-up comedy, touring stories, and comedy behind the scenes, this episode is for you.

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🎟 Go see Dragos live! Grab tickets here: https://dragoscomedy.com/

Follow & find more Dragos here: https://www.instagram.com/dragoscomedy

https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DragosComedy⁩  https://www.tiktok.com/@dragoscomedy

🌍 Come see your host Pat Moore live & request a show in your city:

https://linktr.ee/patmoorecomedy

bit.ly/PatMooreLiveShowAlarm

Follow & find more of Pat here: https://www.instagram.com/patmoorecomedy

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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Introducing Dragos
2:37 Bad shows & staying Independent
10:01 Tough crowds, crowd work in Romanian, and shared eastern european experience
19:05 How Dragos started comedy & his plan for success
32:50 Balancing producing & writing, and building an hour
37:01 Dragos 1st tour, and flixbus horror stories
44:05 Early workload, worst venues, and bad shows
51:46 Finding venues & raw dogging early career
59:24 Starting tiktok, social media, and crowd work clips
1:00:09 Looking forward & Outro

What does it really take to survive in stand-up comedy?

In this episode of The Show Must Go Wrong, I’m joined by comedian Tamer Kattan to talk about hecklers, life on the road, and the philosophy behind stand-up.

We get into whether comedy is a blue collar art form, how comics deal with difficult audiences, and what performers actually learn from open mics. Tamer also shares insights from winning The World Series of Comedy, finding inspiration while touring, and the difference between good nervous energy and bad nervous energy on stage.

From crowd work to comedy mindset, this is a behind-the-scenes look at life as a working comedian.

If you’re into stand-up comedy, comedy philosophy, and stories from life on stage, this episode is for you.

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⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 Introducing Tamer Kattan
1:24 Is comedy a blue collar art form?
7:12 Dealing with hecklers
11:27 The purpose of an open mic & the pitfalls of hosting
20:47 Winning The World Series Of Comedy
24:10 Audiences are like surfing
27:42 Life on the road & finding inspiration
38:05 Entitlement, mountain tops, and why to do comedy
47:13 Good nervous vs. bad nervous
58:32 Outro