On this episode we are joined by L.A. based comedian Daniel Alvarez. He is a rising star on the West Coast comedy scene and he shares with us his journey through standup and the unique challenges he faces performing in a wheelchair. His tenacity and drive are a true inspiration and make this episode a must listen!

On this episode we are joined by Bear Badeaux, the Cajun born and bred creator of the super successful "Mullet Time" comedy show and a hilarious standup in his own rite! His advice on learning from your peers and getting a show off the ground is invaluable to new comedy show producers! Enjoy!

On this episode Caitlin Benson, one half of the couple behind the super successful standup production company "Can't Even Comedy" joins us and gives us an behind the scenes look at what it takes to chase a dream. Her take on the differences between the L.A. and Austin comedy scenes is a great listen!

Comedian Billy Myers III takes on a journey through finding your feet in L.A. as unconventional "Alt" act to growing an idea and bringing that idea to one of the worlds greatest comedy clubs! His work ethic and commitment to his craft defines the core idea of what this podcast is about, a dedication to comedy. Enjoy.

In this episode comedian Jay Washington shares his journey of going from professional wrestling in Chicago to doing standup in some of the biggest comedy clubs in Los Angeles. His takes on crowdwork and his strategy for dealing with hecklers are especially insightful!

In this episode English born comedian Daniel Holt explains how he took a disadvantaged upbringing and used it as fuel to take him to to the standup stage in Australia where he has become one of the brightest rising stars on the comedy scene! His advice on producing your own shows is particularly valuable to any comic about to put on their own gigs. Enjoy.

In this episode we sit down with comedian and actor Dan Paustian who gives us fantastic advice on producing your own standup show, disarming rowdy bar customers and dodging verbal barbs from Chef Gordon Ramsay! Dan is the epitome of hard work in Hollywood, give it a listen!

Louisiana native Nate Welch joins us on this episode and explains how the jump from nightclub doorman to standup comic can be an organic one! After co-creating "Comic Wars" at the Hollywood Improv his advice to those looking to produce their own shows is especially invaluable.

Comedian, Actor and Musician, Maxi Witrak stops by The Verbal Gym to discuss juggling all three disciplines. Her perspective on developing as a standup in the L.A. comedy scene is a great listen!

Comedian Alex Conn joins us and explains where his love of comedy originated and how he leverages his creativity to gain a foothold in the ultra competitive L.A. standup scene. His tips on producing live shows and podcasts are invaluable to those new to the craft.