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The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes

In his backyard next to the Laugh Factory, Bill Dawes interviews people in the business that is show and discusses cultural zeitgeists in today"s America.

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01:05:35

Tara Erickson on THE PRIME OF YOUR LIFE - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/11/28

Comic actress and content creator Tara Erickson comes by the yard to drink a beer and talk about the business that is show and how the changing landscape of new platforms and evolving media is a blessing and a curse for actors trying to get seen by the "right" people. If anyone is looking to try their hand at acting or the wild west of digital content creation, this interview serves as a funny primer on some of the do's and dont's as well as an insider's look at what this area of the business is all

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01:45:19

Hank Chen on ACTING SCHOOL BLOWS & THE FILM "BROS" -...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/10/18

Hank Chen (Laugh Factory, Home Again, Life-Size 2) comes by the yard to discuss the new Billy Eichner movie "Bros," but the result is an evisceration of acting schools and what faculty and staff are doing wrong to prepare actors for a career in show business. Comparing their experiences at NYU graduate school and The Actor's Studio, they discuss their disappointing experiences as well as the frustration in the acting world that led them to pursue a career in standup comedy. In particular, Bill

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01:12:58

Cameron Esposito on CATHOLIC GIRL COMING OUT - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/10/06

Cameron Esposito (Moonshot, Mother's Day, A Million Little Things) comes by Bill's hotel room in Vancouver (in town shooting "Alaska Daily" with Hillary Swank premiering TONIGHT on ABC) to talk about discovering her sexuality in the strict crucible of Catholic high school and later Boston College. Cameron is a brilliant, authentic comic with a brilliant mind who calls Bill to task on his somewhat antiquated comedy, and enlightens Bill about how difficult it was to come out as a lesbian even in the

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00:41:03

Tommy & Bill on COSBY, LOUIS & SUMNER STROH - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/10/01

HAPPY OCTOBER, EVERYONE! Tommy comes by an hour late so Bill and Tommy do a short, ADD-riddled podcast ranging from Tommy's trip in New York watching Louis Ck perform and debating whether or not you can still like a comic even if he's a horrible person and/or sexual deviant. But mostly they talk about silly stuff. ENJOY! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-after-laugh/support

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01:43:02

Lizzy Weisman on FREEZING EGGS & CRACKING JOKES - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/09/16

Comedienne Lizzy Weisman comes by the yard to discuss her comedy career and her decision to harvest and freeze her eggs, so she can have the child she always wanted... at some indistinct year in the future. Egg-freezing is a massive procedure that millions of women are doing, and almost no one is talking about it. Lizzy uses her comedy skills to find some levity in a very serious procedure and hopes that her humor will be able to make more woman comfortable talking about it and sharing their

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00:57:28

David A. Arnold: RIP TO A TRUE INSPIRATION - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/09/08

RE-RELEASE. Before comic and friend and Laugh Factory stalwart David A. Arnold became a juggernaut comedy sensation with his brilliant Netflix special "IT AIN'T FOR THE WEEK," and his viral videos, David was a journeyman comic and creator who wrote, produced, created, and acted in dozens of films and television shows, including his first big break as a producer and writer on 'Fuller House." David was a real inspiration to Bill and many comics who have been in the game for a long time, since David

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01:06:47

Jimmy Shin talks ADDICTION & COMEDY - The Afterlaugh...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/08/31

Jimmy Shin (Amazon special "Wok of Shame") comes by the yard to talk about the reasons behind the obsessive drive that has made him one of the most prolific bookers and comedy show producers in Hollywood. Reasons that start with the pressure from being the only son of Korean immigrant parents desperate to give Jimmy a chance for success in America, which simultaneously propelled him into law school and simultaneously a life of crime and drug and alcohol addiction that turned his world upside down

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01:04:00

Rick D'Elia on RENO & RED PILLS - The Afterlaugh -...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/08/14

Rick D'Elia comes by Bill's hotel to introduce himself so the two comics can get to know each other before a weekend of shows at the Reno Laugh Factory. Rick talks openly about his shift from being a lifelong Democrat to aligning more with the GOP in recent years. What follows is a light and fun conversation about the state of standup comedy, the rise of Youtube and Tiktok stars, and why so many comics are shedding their "liberal" moniker so they can speak more freely and openly about things with

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01:19:12

Mario Adrion from MODELING TO MAKING D*CK JOKES - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/08/07

After a quick tour with Bill around Florida, new comic and friend Mario Adrion talks about his wild and unlikely journey from the LITERAL "Black Forest" of Brothers Grimm and childhood nightmares to the runways of Milan, fashion weeks in New York, and comedy stages of Hollywood. They discuss lighter fare about the weird aggressiveness of the German accent, provincial life, finding your voice as a comic after being an internationally successful underwear model, AND his hilarious viral video with Katy

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01:11:44

Rebecca Trent on THE LEGEND OF THE CREEK & THE CAVE -...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/07/19

Rebecca Trent is the owner and founder of the world famous comedy club, The Creek and the Cave, which began in Queens, New York, and migrated to Texas during the pandemic. After many failed attempts, Bill finally gets to sit down with Rebecca in her home in Austin, Texas, to discuss the quick rise of "The Creek" in the New York comedy scene, and why she ultimately made the tough decision to move to Austin. Considered by many to be the "Mitzi Shore of the East Coast," Rebecca knows comedy inside and

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00:59:15

Bill & Tommy on TRAVEL, GHOSTS & ANTHONY BOURDAIN -...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/07/08

After a long hiatus, Tommy comes by the yard to share his mid-life crisis and discuss his need to change his life and travel the world. Bill talks about how traveling isn't all it's cracked up to be and how he got jumped by Moroccans in Madrid during a commercial shoot. Also, for the first time, Bill talks about his jiu jitsu training partner, Anthony Bourdain, and the weird circumstances surrounding his death and Asia Argento that most people to this day don't know about. They also discuss mental

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02:11:17

Mona Shaikh on OUR PARENTS F$&K US UP - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/06/29

AFTER A LONG HIATUS DUE TO A LOST COMPUTER, BILL IS BACK! Mona Shaikh (Minority Reportz, Young Turks, Sirus) is a female Pakastani comic currently making a name for herself as a comedian, host, actor, and producer in LA. Mona comes by Bill's yard after the two of them performed with comedy icon Jo Koy at the Laugh Factory and proceeds to tell Bill her amazing and harrowing story growing up with a strict Muslim family and an abusive father. Mona's perseverance and her strength in the face of

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02:00:54

Joe White was BORN IN SUDAN BUT GREW UP ANYWAY - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/06/07

Comedian Joe White has a story unlike any other. A childhood and upbringing so harrowing that his success in the Australian comedy scene is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit but also a story of big and small miracles and the power of faith. Growing up on the streets of Sudan with a single mother and five siblings, Joe endured unspeakable hardships before he was able to discover his salvation on a comedy stage. If you ever feel like the world is too much, listen to Joe's tale and

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00:56:05

Mateen Stewart was BORN ON MLK DAY - The Afterlaugh -...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/06/03

Mateen Stewart is an actor and standup comic who is recently blowing up all around Hollywood. His interesting upbringing is a large part of his unique point of view that is resonating with audiences today. He talks his humble beginnings of desk jobs and working at theme parks to becoming a force in the LA comedy scene. Get to know Mateen and ENJOY! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-after-laugh/support

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01:09:48

Sam Stiglitz on MASTERING AUDITIONS - The Afterlaugh...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/05/26

Former casting director and esteemed audition coach Sam Stiglitz comes by the yard to talk about how she got into being considered one of the top audition coaches in the biz, being featured on the short list of some of the biggest talent agencies in Hollywood. Sam brings an unique point of view and a true love of the craft and acting into her work. Her work covers everyone from movie stars to influencers to celebrity chefs, CEO's, Peloton instructors (no, she didn't kill Big), and everyone in

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01:31:32

Tommy & Bill on 4 SKILLS EVERY MAN NEEDS - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/05/19

After a long hiatus, Tommy Wakefield comes by the yard to discuss his NEW agenda: to learn skills that will serve him the rest of his life. Bill tells Tommy the 4 skills every man needs that he can use for the rest of his life, as well as the skills and hobbies that you should put down if you want to be a badass who can travel the world with a backpack and only a few dollars. What are these skills? LISTEN and find out! And remember, it's NEVER to late to learn something that can change your life

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01:03:29

Kim Director on SPIKE LEE, ED BURNS & BLAIR WITCH -...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/05/12

Kim Director is an incredibly accomplished actress who Bill has known for almost 20 years. Her story is a crazy one, full of high highs and low lows. Through it all, Kim has managed to comport herself with dignity and grace while maintaining an amazing career, working with the likes of Spike Lee, Ed Burns, David Simon, Joe Berlinger, and M. Night Shyamalan. If you're interested in what it takes to have a 30 year career in tv and film as woman, Kim's story is one you don't want to miss - ranging from

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01:14:02

Matt Taylor on ADD, GENIUS & THE TRUMPET - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/05/07

Matt Taylor is a comic, actor and writer. Tonight, he comes by the yard with his girlfriend to hang out and talk about his journey from classically trained trumpeter on a path to the Philharmonic to moving to LA and starting all over in the world of standup comedy. Matt has a unique and brilliant mind with hilarious takes on just about everything going on in the world. If you're in the mood for a fast and hilarious conversation that covers everything from cultural zeitgeists to the nuts and bolts of

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00:55:46

Jiaoyingsummers the TIKTOK COMEDY QUEEN/HO - The...

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/04/22

Jiaoying Summers comes by the yard after a weekend featuring for Bill to talk about her rise in comedy, one of the more unlikely rags to riches stories you will hear in the history of comedy. Her life started off as her almost being left in a dumpster as a victim of China's ONE CHILD POLICY. But her mom, a strong independent woman like Jiaoying, changed her mind and decided to keep her, DESPITE the massive fine soon imposed by the Chinese government. Jiaoying was able to survive a poor upbringing to

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01:13:40

Trevor K on UFOS & NDES - The Afterlaugh - Ep. 222

The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes ·

2022/04/13

Trevor Keveloh comes by the Laugh Factory yard to discuss comedy and some serious subjects, like his fathers interaction with alien technology and MEN IN BLACK that he was silent about until his 80th birthday, shortly before it's passing. Trevor also talks about the near death experience being stabbed in a parking lot of a Denny's and how it refocused his life and his comedy. This is a fun one! ENJOY! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-after-laugh/support

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