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PODCAST

I did this instead of killing myself

A Stand-Up Comedy podcast based in Greenville, South Carolina. I interview local stand-up comics (or other guests with interesting perspectives). We talk about standup, dumpster fire stories, best life advice, and more. We only have 2 rules: 1. Tell the Truth 2. Don’t Kill Yourself

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01:33:35

#109 - Jess Williams, Miranda Allison

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/06/12

Today we have two lovely ladies from Asheville on the show: Jess Williams and Miranda Allison. Jess and Miranda are good friends who found each other through the comedy scene in Asheville where they’ve been performing standup over the last year. Jess is from NY/Philly area and Miranda is from Hendersonville, NC. In today’s interview, they share their comedy origin stories…Miranda describes how she got on stage after living in a van traveling across the country and how she’s found a comedy home

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01:35:17

#108 - Ivan Judas

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/06/05

Our guest today is Ivan Judas, our first native Mexican comedian on the show! Ivan was born and raised in Aguascalientes, Mexico. In 2023, he spent several months visiting Asheville where he regularly performed standup and quickly became a favorite of audiences and the local comics. Ivan is a native Spanish speaker and the only comic I know who can perform in both English and Spanish, getting big laughs regardless. In this interview, Ivan describes the differences between standup in Mexico vs

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01:51:01

#107 - George Wagner

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/05/30

On today’s episode we welcome the man in black himself, George Wagner. He dresses like Johnny Cash (or an Olive Garden waiter). Now living in Canton, originally from Toledo, OH, George is a regular in the Asheville and Greenville comedy scenes who has been doing standup since 2017. By day, George owns a computer consulting business. Geo uses observational comedy with a twisted take on things he encounters to bring laughs to crowds both virtually and in real life. He’s the founder of Buttondown

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01:42:38

#106 - Samiha Islam

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/05/22

One of my favorite people in Greenville joins the show today: Samiha Islam! Samiha is a Bangladeshi born Asian-American engineer and data specialist. She grew up in NYC and found her way to Greenville, SC 3 years ago for her career. She is a student of life and constantly challenges herself through pageantry, modeling, public speaking, teaching Zumba and experiments here a there in the music and comedy scene. She is a founder of a nonprofit-New Yorkers for Bangladeshi Mutual Aid. And she

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02:17:35

#105 - Kelby Tidey

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/05/15

Kelby was one of my first friends in comedy when we started standup almost 3 years ago. Originally from Union, SC, Kelby is now living in LA. Kelby is father, nurse, Army vet, Yogi, actor, and comedian. On this interview, we reminisce about early memories of standup, and Kelby tells his comedy story, beginning in El Paso, Texas when he first was inspired to try standup, through his time in Greenville, Tennessee, and now Hollywood. He shares lessons learned through his divorce and custody battle,

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01:49:06

#104 - Superdad Jones

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/05/08

Today on the show we have, Superdad Jones! “da-da-da-dahhhh”. Hailing from Spartanburg, South Carolina, Superdad is in fact a super dad. He’s a father of 7 children. He and his wife / manager Miss Felicia run the “Be Bold and Be Heard comedy competition at the Crystal Ballroom in Roebuck, SC every month. Superdad has been doing comedy for several years and is ‘ten toes down’ (Superdad explained to me what this means, listen if you want to know too). On today’s episode, we talk about black vs

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02:24:30

#103 - Madison Braswell (Alexis Ramirez)

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/05/01

Historian, seamstress, and comedian Madison Braswell joins the show today. Originally from Charlotte, Madison moved to Greenville and got on stage for the first time fall of 2022 after splitting with her fiancé, and getting peer pressured by her friend Alexis Ramirez. After getting on stage she fell in love with standup. Madison developed a vocal chord disorder over COVID (spasmodic dysphonia) that limited her ability to speak/interact with people, and standup has been the perfect outlet to

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01:33:28

#102 - Jessica Wells

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/04/24

Today the beautiful comedian, actress, model Jessica Wells joins the show. Also we have two bonus guests…Jessica’s two children Armani and Seven joined us as well. I’m proud to be their new step father. Jessica is from South Carolina originally and has been doing standup for the last year. On stage, Jessica is sweet and likable, and honest to a fault. She’ll go there. Today we talk about astrology, teeth whitening, the power of manifestation, authenticity and consistent communication in

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01:23:49

#101 - David Smitty, David Dowdy

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/04/17

Lots of laughs on this special episode with David Smitty and David Dowdy. Smitty is a new friend of mine from the Columbia SC comedy scene. He’s a worker, comedian, podcaster, and amateur athlete. Smitty always brings hot takes on stage, and is incredibly likable. David Dowdy is originally from Redbank, SC, and has one of the most calming presences I’ve experienced in comedy. David started standup in 2021, and has a background in public speaking for Alcoholic’s / Narcotic’s Anonymous. On this

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00:49:10

#100 - Dave Landau, Derek Richards

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2023/04/10

Dave Landau and Derek Richards are guests today on the 100th episode of the podcast. Dave is an internationally touring comedian, originally from Detroit Michigan. Dave got his start at Second City’s Conservatory, and he’s performed on Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Louder with Crowder, and he has a new comedy special called “A Prison Ten” linked below. Derek Richards is a comedian, author and cancer survivor. He’s a favorite at comedy clubs, cruise ships,

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01:39:59

#99 - Brad Deaton

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2023/04/03

Brad Deaton is back on the show! From Walhalla, SC, Brad has been doing comedy for 2 years. He books shows at the Palmetto Distillery in Anderson and at the Oconee Community Theater. Brad’s style of comedy is a combination of southern charm, contagious stage energy, personal stories, and “oh my god, did he actually just say that?” In addition to writing and performing stand up comedy, Brad is a musician, TikTok’er, and author. His children’s book “How To Shave A Zebra” is available on Amazon

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01:40:55

#98 - Dan Sweeney

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/03/27

Meet Dan Sweeney - one of the funniest dudes I’ve met in SC. By day he’s a carpenter, and you can follow his work @wisecrackwoodworks on Instagram. He’s an aspiring golfer with a mean stinger draw, and he runs a podcast with his finance Katie called “Coots & Pen.” Originally from Connecticut, Dan is now living in Charleston where he’s been doing standup for the last 5 years. He has a ridiculously dark sense of humor inspired by his dad’s close call with 9/11 and a history of drug and alcohol

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01:39:18

#97 - Jackie Rose

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/03/20

Welcome to Jackie Land. Jackie Rose joins the show today. She is new to the Greenville comedy scene and has been doing standup for the last 2 years. Originally from Montgomery Alabama, Jackie has lived in Denver where she studied psychology and creative writing, and White Plains, New York where she started doing comedy. By day, Jackie is a senior copywriter at a marketing company, and by night she tells jokes, describing herself as a kind and happy gal with a twisted sense of humor. Jackie is

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01:58:59

#96 - Amelia Nelson

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2023/03/13

Amelia Nelson! Amelia is our favorite mom (of 5) slash comic proudly hailing from Marietta (South Carolina, not Georgia). Now based in Greenville, Amelia has been doing standup comedy for the last 3 years. We’ve known each other in passing for awhile, but this was our first extended conversation, and we had a blast. We shared our first impressions of each other, and each other’s comedy and how thankfully both have come a long way. We talk about progress in standup, shoutout new local comics who are

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01:22:10

#95 - Hillary Begley

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2023/03/06

Hillary Begley joins the show today. Hillary is a talented comedian and actress. Originally from Brevard, NC, Hillary now lives in Asheville. This month marks Hillary’s 10thyear doing standup comedy. She’s best most known for playing Lucy Dickson in the 2018 Netflix movie “Dumplin” starring Jennifer Aniston. She has toured the country as the star of the Feral Hogs Comedy Tour, and in 2022, she was a featured performer on the Boom Chicago Comedy Festival in Amsterdam. Hillary is great. She has an

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01:55:56

#94 - Tray Diddy Evans

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/02/27

Tray Diddy Evans joins the show. Tray is kind of an a-hole, but he’s one of the funniest a-holes I know. Tray is from Laurens County, SC, and by day he’s a barber. On today’s interview we are onsite/on-location at Quality Cuts Barber Shop in Laurens where we chat as Tray works. Everybody is a celebrity at the barbershop. Tray has been cutting hair since he was 11 and telling jokes since he was born. Today I learn why it’s bad etiquette to ask who does the best fade at a barber shop, we meet the

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01:58:57

#93 - Travis Thuband

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/02/20

Unmolded shame, fat tits, the unf*kable homunculus, biscuit Pete (and many other names)…the one and only Travis Thuband returns to the show. Travis is 11 years into standup comedy and one of the best comics in Greenville. Travis is hilarious. Many know him from getting berated as audience members at Coffee Underground downtown Greenville where he hosts a weekly open mic (7PM – come out!). In addition to standup, Travis produces music for the Nasty Hooks: a genre-defying, provocative, group putting

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01:30:12

#92 - Alexis Ramirez & Coble Panetti

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/02/13

Alexis Ramirez and Coble Panetti are on the show today. Both former guests, Alexis and Coble are very funny comics, and sometimes we carpool together to mics. So today we brought the mics with us on our drive to the Asheville Music Hall (Open mic every Wednesday 8PM). On the ride, you’ll hear Alexis yell at me for questionable driving. We also debate the worst way to die, who is the smartest local comic, and why I’m uncomfortable talking about sex. Follow Alexis and Coble at the links below, and

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01:39:50

#91 - Matt Richards & Bill Riner

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/02/06

Matt Richards and Bill Riner join the show. Matt is one of my best non-comic friends in Greenville, and most of you know Bill (our favorite bridal tailoring/Batman loving/toast review giving/cat grooming comic w/autism). Today, instead of a normal interview, the 3 of us take the atomic gummy bear challenge: We all eat a “Lil Nitro”, the world’s hottest gummy bear, which is 9,000 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper. Watch us suffer as we try to make conversation in excruciating pain. In between gasps

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02:35:54

#90 - Amanda Neal

I did this instead of killing myself ·

2023/01/30

Local comedian and heartthrob Amanda Neal joins the show today. Amanda is great…she’s a beam of light who radiates positive vibes on and off stage. Originally from Charlotte, Amanda moved to Greenville in 2018. She works at Railside Studios and owns a spa called Fortified Wellness Studios. She also runs a book club and hosts music bingo at Birds Fly South and Community Tap in Travelers Rest. On today’s episode, Amanda teaches me about women’s cycles, we share relationship stories, the importance of

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