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Stand-Up Comedy Episodes

Episode 90: Trent Mabry
Nov. 23, 2021

Episode 90: Trent Mabry

Trent Mabry won the 2020 Indy’s Funniest Person competition by working on his comedy skills since the age of 17. He started a popular podcast called There You Go With Trent Mabry during the pandemic and is still putting out …

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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 59: Leighann Lord
Feb. 16, 2021

Episode 59: Leighann Lord

Leighann Lord has been performing comedy in all parts of the globe for 25 years. She also has the distinction of being and actor, author, & keynote speaker. Leighann graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Baruch College with a degree in …

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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 53: Steve Hofstetter
Jan. 5, 2021

Episode 53: Steve Hofstetter

Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown. Hofstetter's national TV debut came on ESPN's Quite Frankly, where Steph...

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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 48: Jeff Dwoskin
Nov. 30, 2020

Episode 48: Jeff Dwoskin

Jeff, is an award winning Comedian. He was the prestigious winner of the Dick Purtan Comedy Showcase and has appeared in numerous festivals. Jeff takes on a variety of topics and uses his own personal blend of sarcasm and uni...

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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 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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