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Comedy Interview Podcast Episodes

Episode 62: Aaron Simmonds
March 9, 2021

Episode 62: Aaron Simmonds

Aaron Simmonds was a BBC New Comedy Award finalist in 2017. He also won Jewish Comedian Of The Year in the same year. His credits include The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), BBC At The Edinburgh Festivals (BBC Two), The …

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Episode 61: Corey Ryan Forrester
March 2, 2021

Episode 61: Corey Ryan Forrester

Corey Ryan Forrester’s love for comedy started when he was a toddler watching Carson (and then Leno) from a blanket on the floor next to his daddy Dale. By 2nd grade, he had already informed his teachers that he was …

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Episode 60: Ben Sorensen
Feb. 23, 2021

Episode 60: Ben Sorensen

Ben Sorensen started putting on his own vaudeville style shows in Australia as a teen. He found out his keen sense of humor and natural ability at marketing made him a great all-around entertainer and spokesperson. Ben has found himself …

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Episode 58: Collin Williams WSG: Chris Klemmer from Quantum Week Podcast
Feb. 9, 2021

Episode 58: Collin Williams WSG: Chris Klemmer from Quantum Week Podc…

Born into a biracial family, Collin quickly realized he had to embrace diversity or go crazy. Choosing the former (the jury’s still out on the crazy part), he learned to make fun of his differences while developing a unique brand …

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Episode 56: Gabe Kea with Tim Beisiegel & Frank Duran
Jan. 26, 2021

Episode 56: Gabe Kea with Tim Beisiegel & Frank Duran

Comedian Gabe Kea's unbridled enthusiasm for entertaining audiences is what truly sets him apart. With a personality as big as his 6'5" frame, Gabe melds well-crafted jokes with his comedic physicality to create an unforgettable show. Gabe spent his...

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Episode 55: Joe Bates
Jan. 19, 2021

Episode 55: Joe Bates

Joe Bates is a hero. His absurdist confidence is only beaten out by his lack of understanding why he shouldn't have it. Currently in Indianapolis, Joe works regularly at Cracker's and is a writer for Bob and Tom. Joe and …

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Episode 54: Steve Bluestein
Jan. 12, 2021

Episode 54: Steve Bluestein

Comedians come in all shapes and sizes…Steve Bluestein comes in one shape. Funny. His talent has been honed from years of pounding the boards in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, Tahoe and countless comedy clubs across the nati...

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Episode 51: Don Smith
Dec. 21, 2020

Episode 51: Don Smith

Don Smith has quite a varied career. After doing some community theater, Don got the acting bug and has gone on to work in films like Black Mamba & The Goocher. He's in a lead role in Episode 2 of …

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Episode 50: Larry Hankin Part 2
Dec. 14, 2020

Episode 50: Larry Hankin Part 2

Born in New York on August 31, 1940, Hankin took an industrial design degree from the University of Syracuse; multifaceted artist, in addition to being an actor, Hankin is also a screenwriter, producer, director and singer; h...

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Episode 59: Larry Hankin - Part 1
Dec. 7, 2020

Episode 59: Larry Hankin - Part 1

Born in New York on August 31, 1940, Hankin took an industrial design degree from the University of Syracuse; multifaceted artist, in addition to being an actor, Hankin is also a screenwriter, producer, director and singer; h...

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Episode 47: Jonesy
Nov. 23, 2020

Episode 47: Jonesy

Jonesy is a comedian and actor seen on television shows like Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Drunk History, Nurse Jackie and David Letterman Show . His standup comedy is a blend of unrelated personal grievances delivered w...

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Episode 46: Dwight Simmons
Nov. 16, 2020

Episode 46: Dwight Simmons

Dwight Simmons got his start in comedy while in college at Indiana University in 2009. His energetic enthusiasm has allowed him to perform on an array of different stages ranging from theaters to house basements. Dwight combi...

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Episode 43: Justin Foster
Oct. 26, 2020

Episode 43: Justin Foster

Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience with his weird, slightly off, yet likable personality that allows him to delve into personal stories of sobriety, his fear...

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Episode 42: Jeff Bodart
Oct. 19, 2020

Episode 42: Jeff Bodart

Since starting stand up in 2001, Jeff Bodart has been making a name for himself performing in comedy clubs across the country. He is a regular guest and contributing writer for the nationally syndicated radio show, The Bob & ...

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Episode 40: Adam Degi
Oct. 5, 2020

Episode 40: Adam Degi

Adam Degi isn’t just another straight white male comedian. He’s bald, and his talent and joke writing separates him from the pack. He was part of The Best Of The Midwest Competition at Gilda's Laughfest in 2019. His strangel...

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