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To Be Frank

Frank Castillo

A Podcast following comedian Frank Castillo as he navigates the different comedy scene"s.

comedy stand-up

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#27 Michael Ridley & Taylor Gorman

To Be Frank ·

2025/07/07

🎙️ To Be Frank – Frank Castillo returns with an unfiltered, chaotic, and wildly hilarious episode featuring Michael Ridley and Taylor Gorman. From dissecting roast battle racism and “roof Koreans” to exploring the deep psychology of porn preferences and post-nut clarity, this one spirals beautifully. The boys get honest about comedy insecurities, masturbation rituals, toxic relationships, procrastination, and the long road to building something real with your friends. Plus, the hardest metal

56:08

"Comic Books, Catfishing, and the Cost of an...

To Be Frank ·

2025/06/25

Frank sits down with comedy OG and Kill Tony legend Brian Redban for a wild, deeply personal, and wildly hilarious ride. From selling a priceless comic book collection to fund a fake abortion (surprise: it was meth) to their early dorkdoms—Magic: The Gathering, hentai, and Dungeons & Dragons—the two dive into the nostalgia of growing up nerdy in rough neighborhoods. They cover video games, threesomes, selling acid, and watching someone die mid-flight (yes, really). It's chaos, catharsis, and

01:03:45

To Be Frank #25 – “Gambling Budgets and Glitter Orbs”...

To Be Frank ·

2025/06/13

Frank sits down with Nadav Itzkowitz (YMH, The Fold) for an unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly touching convo that covers everything from craps strategies and gambling phones to the grief of losing a dad. They dive into poker stories, Jewish gamblers, and the perils of online slots—plus why a destroyed flip phone might be the most college story ever. Frank’s wife Hannah even joins with a round of therapy-style questions that take this from bro talk to deep talk real fast. Chaos, comedy,

50:29

To Be Frank #23 Nick Murphy

To Be Frank ·

2025/05/28

On this episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo sits down with the hilarious Nick Murphy for a chaotic deep dive into comedy club brawls, Moon Tower madness, and childhood humiliation. From hecklers and hazing to crocodile attacks and conspiracy theorist dads, no story is too wild. They swap war stories from the road, dissect the anatomy of a bomb, and reminisce about wasp nests, QAnon parents, and Speedo trauma. Sponsored by Puffco and Coller Extracts—this one’s a certified banger.

53:06

To Be Frank #24 Liza Treygar

To Be Frank ·

2025/05/22

On this episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo sits down with the hilarious and unfiltered Liza Treyger—comic, Taylor Swift SoulCycle veteran, and longtime friend. The two dive deep into everything from fitness insecurities and cry-worthy playlists to cat surgeries, childhood traumas, and surviving Moon Tower chaos. With laughs, heart, and raw honesty, they swap stories about their upbringings, the grind of comedy, woo-woo spirituality, and the beauty of not giving a damn. It's funny, chaotic,

58:03

To Be Frank #19 Mat Edgar

To Be Frank ·

2025/05/13

On this episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo sits down with fellow Comedy Store alum and Austin comedy brother Matt Edgar for a raw, hilarious, and insightful convo that hits deep for any real comic. They talk door guy days, the grind of getting passed, how Roast Battle and road gigs shaped their careers, and the bittersweet lessons from comedy legends like Brody Stevens. They dive into what it really means to make it in comedy, how chasing festivals or industry attention can mess with your head,

56:53

To Be Frank #22 Chris Porter

To Be Frank ·

2025/05/02

Frank Castillo sits down with comedian Chris Porter, Last Comic Standing and Comedy Store Paid Regular, Recorded During Moontower! We talk comedy and music, and Life changing head injuries. Chris absolutely murdered his cover of With A little help from my friends during The God Damn Comedy Jam. Thank you to our sponsors Kalya Extracts and Puffco!

55:23

To Be Frank #21 Shawn Gardini

To Be Frank ·

2025/05/02

The homie Shawn Gardini sits down with Frank Castillo and we chop it up about comedy, fun fathers and bar confrontations. Recorded in Austin a few months ago! thank you to our sponsors Kalya Extracts! and Puffco! Give us a follow on our socials!

01:02:52

To Be Frank #19 Jay Light - Roast Battle - Master Chef

To Be Frank ·

2025/03/07

Today Frank Castillo sits down with Jay Light, we Cover The Comedy Store, Crazy open mics and do a brief overview of The Roast Battle League! Jay light and frank were roommates, Door guys and made they TV Debuts together on Comedy Central. Thank you to the Podcast Sponsors! Kayla Puffco and Community!

01:03:25

To Be Frank #18 Toby Simmons

To Be Frank ·

2025/02/18

Today we have one of the legends of the comedy store the front bartender and former Manager of the comedy store Toby Simmons! Toby I've know since I was 23 but I first met when I was 21 as a bright eye kid just stepping foot on the hallowed ground that its The World Famous Comedy Store. This episode we hop in the time machine and cover a lot of Comedy Store Lore. Tune in and enjoy! Thank you to our sponsors! Kayla Extracts! Community! Puffco! we can't do this without you!

59:02

To Be Frank #17 Zack Holmes

To Be Frank ·

2025/02/09

This week Frank Castillo sits down with Comedian and Jackass star Zack Holmes, this episode we go deep into addiction, sobriety, stand up comedy and just the pressure we put on ourselves as comedians. Zack is a truly lovely and kind soul, it was a blast to sit down and get to know him. He truly is a very funny and endearing comic, its been fun watching him grow as a comic. Thank you to our sponsors! Kalya Extracts! Puffco! Community!

01:00:01

To Be Frank #16 Exotic Scottie & Certified

To Be Frank ·

2025/01/30

This week on the podcast Frank Castillo Sits down with Local Austin Rappers Exotic Scottie and Certified, The boys Talk Comedy Music and A history Lesson in Keeping Austin Weird! Thank you Puffco! and Kalya!

52:59

To Be Frank #15 Nate Marshall

To Be Frank ·

2025/01/30

This Episode of To Be Frank, Frank Castillo Sits down with Comedian Nate Marshall! A fellow New Austin resident and Comic. We talk navigating the Comedy Mothership, Performing infront of the Talent Coordinator. Great episode with a new friend! Sponsored by Puffco and Kalya extracts!

48:23

To Be Frank #14 Andrew Packer

To Be Frank ·

2025/01/09

This episode Frank Castillo sits down with Andrew Packer a very funny comedian and content creator out of Canada. Most famous for his Man Style news, his stand up is very relatable and funny, Frank had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him in Austin. He graced us with his presence on this episode and we talk the Canadian comedy scene and take a deep comedy dive. Please Rate and Subscribe! Thank you to our sponsors! Kalya Extracts And Puffco!

56:05

To Be Frank #13 Zako Ryan

To Be Frank ·

2024/12/29

This week Frank Castillo sits down with Zako Ryan one of the funniest guys to come out of the Chicago scene. This episode we absolutely geek out about comedy, Pokemon cards and frank talks about being raised by a wild single father. Please Rate and Subscribe! Thank you to our sponsors Kalya and Puffco!

49:33

To Be Frank #11 LaMaire Lee

To Be Frank ·

2024/12/19

This week we have the LeMaire Lee Drop by the podcast, and this episode Hannah my wife sits in and asks the questions herself! It was a blast getting to know LeMaire he's apart of the Philly Crew at the Comedy Mothership. We sit down and talk comedy, life and the Austin Scene, and of course we ask some questions! Thank you to our sponsors! Kalya Extracts! Puffco!

54:43

To Be Frank #11 Ehsan Ahmad

To Be Frank ·

2024/12/06

This week we sit down with my fellow Comedy Store Door guy, Fellow Mothership Paid Regular, and my Bay Area Brother. Ehsan and I go way back, we Knew of each other in SD, but we really became close working the Door at The Golden Era of The Comedy Store. This was a great episode, we talk door guy lore, The Comedy Store, Moving To Austin and Ehsan talks about a joke that got him un trouble. Thank you to our sponsors! Kalya! Puffco! Alien Labs! Please Rate and Sub!

59:13

To Be Frank #10 Benji Aflalo

To Be Frank ·

2024/11/26

This week we have fellow door guy and Comedy Store Pald Regular Benji Aflalo! We talk Growing up at the comedy store, getting ourselves in trouble, and learning we may have been bullies. This was a great episode Benji and I go way back, and he is so funny, he has written on countless roasts, and is the co creator of Alone Together a dark and funny comedy! Thank you to our sponsors Puffco and Kalya Extracts!

01:02:26

To Be Frank: #9 Chris Guglielmo - Bayside

To Be Frank ·

2024/11/06

This week we have one of my favorite people from my favorite band in the whole wide world Bayside. We talk WWWY festival, Growing up in a recording studio and The parallels between music and comedy. This was a fantastic episode and we go pretty deep, thanks to the Question Master Hannah for the amazing questions. Shout out Puffco! and our wonderful sponsors Kalya Extracts! please rate and Subscribe!

51:40

To Be Frank #8 Kevin Chapman

To Be Frank ·

2024/10/29

Today we have the amazing Kevin Chapman from Puffco, he's the brains behind Puffcon, The comedy Store Drive in show and a man of many talents. Ive know Kevin for a couple of years and he's always been so genuine and kind. It was a blast to sit down and get to know each other better, we have a lot of laughs and I get some great insight into his process! Rate Review and Subscribe! Shout out Puffco and Kalya Extracts!

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