To Be Frank

🎧 To Be Frank - Zach Holmes: Jackass, Jokes, and Junkie Tales Frank sits down with Jackass wild man turned stand-up comic Zach Holmes for a brutally funny, surprisingly heartfelt convo about addiction, bombing onstage, recovery wins, and eating too many hot dogs on heroin (yes, really). They talk about Netflix showcases, the mind games of comedy auditions, the trauma of flappers, and the awkward beauty of growing up broken but still trying.

Zach opens up about speedballing, sobriety, burning fish sticks, and why stuffed animals aren't always a red flag—while Frank shares his thoughts on dysfunctional families, Hello Kitty trauma, and the slow crawl toward being "just funny enough." This one's got laughs, war stories, near-death memories, and the kind of heart that sneaks up on you.

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Frank sits down with Exotic Scotty and Certified for a high-spirited, smoke-filled convo about music, creative brotherhood, Austin weirdos, and near-death road trip highs. They swap hilarious stories about first studio sessions, tripping too hard behind the wheel, wild nights on Sixth Street, and how finding your voice in art means finding the right people to tell you the truth.

They also dive into conspiracy theories, city icons like Running Man and Leslie, and the chaos of comedy, weed, and weirdness in Texas. It's part music doc, part stoner diary, part streetwise survival guide—and somehow ends with a $25K cat sex change story.

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This one's full of laughs, late-night truths, Austin lore, and good-ass vibes.

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In this hilariously unfiltered episode of To Be Frank, Frank and guest Nate Marshall get wildly high and dive headfirst into everything—from helping homies make it in comedy, to porn addiction honesty, Instagram thirst traps, and absurd plans to murder a stepdad as teens. They talk about loyalty, roast battles, the state of stand-up in Austin vs. LA, beef between Kendrick and Drake, and the pressure of proving yourself at the Mothership. It's raw, real, and ridiculously funny—like barbershop talk with a mic.

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Comedy, chaos, and cannabis collide in this smoky, freewheeling episode of To Be Frank. Frank Castillo welcomes Canadian comic Andrew Packer for a deep sesh on Canada's weed laws, wild open mic lore, and the art of bombing with grace. From underground lounges to comedians stamp-signing sign-up sheets, the stories are ridiculous, real, and sometimes rogue. Throw in a Burrito Lady with a merch pitch, Franz Ferdinand getting arrested, and a heartfelt ode to being a married comic—and you've got a perfectly rolled episode that's both hilarious and unexpectedly wholesome.

In this wild, winding episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo welcomes the hilarious Zako Ryan for a chaotic deep-dive into everything from accidentally living in a massage parlor to the emotional balancing act of comedy life. It's a rollercoaster of absurd true stories—arrests, shaved heads, PTSD, and a botched hookup with a woman who once saw a man fold his junk like origami. But in between the laughs, there's raw honesty about anxiety, stage presence, family guilt, and the grind of staying funny while staying human. It's raunchy, real, and ridiculously good.

Name mix-ups, gamer bonding, and messy confessions—this episode of To Be Frank is a hilarious descent into chaos. Frank Castillo sits down with LeMaire Lee for a wild ride through forgettable last names, growing up around different cultures, and the unspoken rules of fast food survival. From deep dives into Street Fighter, RimWorld, and $130 worth of Stellaris DLC to anime philosophy, porn bans, and post-jack courtesy, nothing is off-limits. It's like hanging out with your funniest, most chaotic friends—if they were also hoarders with strong opinions about glizzies.

🎙️ In this deep-cut, no-holds-barred episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo welcomes comic and longtime friend Ehsan Ahmad for an unfiltered conversation that swings from religion to relationships, with pit stops in identity, comedy, and cowardice. From bombing on Kill Tony to ducking confrontation, Ehsan opens up about boundaries, cultural baggage, and the minefield of being a brown comic in a white room—or worse, a liberal comic in a red state.

🚩 They talk censorship, cowardice, and cancel culture; Mormon marketing genius; Latino identity confusion; and the bittersweet grind of comedy post-pandemic. Plus: Jim Carrey joins the door guys, Salman Rushdie flashbacks, and why bombing with magic might be the boldest play in stand-up.

This episode is raw, introspective, hilarious—and way more therapy than podcast. If you've ever questioned your place in comedy, culture, or California, this one's for you.

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo sits down with fellow Comedy Store alum Benji Aflalo for a deep dive into the sacred chaos of door guy culture, stand-up evolution, and lessons learned the hard way. From selling booths and taking calls to surviving the open mic gauntlet, they unpack what it really meant to grow up at the Store. Along the way: tales of phone guy politics, roast-level honesty, comics getting hazed, and the beautiful absurdity of Boone Shakalaka selling porn at 7 p.m. Raw, reflective, and ridiculously funny—this one's a masterclass in comedy camaraderie and growing up on stage.

In this deeply personal and laugh-out-loud episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo sits down with Chris Guglielmo—drummer of iconic punk band Bayside—for a candid convo that hits everything from Warped Tour memories and "When We Were Young" fest highs to the chaos of transitioning from tour life to real life. The two dig into identity, creativity, growing up on the road, chasing the high of live performance, and how being loved onstage doesn't always mean you love yourself off it. There's music talk, therapy talk, roast battle cringe stories, and even a hilarious Michael Cera mix-up. If you've ever chased a dream or come home from one, this one's for you.

In this extra-smooth sesh at the Melrose Podcast Studios, Frank Castillo sits down with Kevin, Director of Events at Puff Co, for a hazy, hilarious, and heartfelt convo on everything from organizing the legendary Puff Con to geeking out over Miatas, wiener dogs, and tap dancing wives. They dive into the evolution of hash culture, the old-school torch vs. new-school Puff Co debate, and how cannabis connects creatives from comedy clubs to glass art showcases. Sprinkle in stories of high school drama, irrational fears (or lack thereof), and Magic the Gathering beatdowns, and you've got an episode that's equal parts hilarious, nerdy, and surprisingly deep. Light up, settle in, and enjoy the ride to Hash Mountain.