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01:05:59

Genivive Clinton: Driven to Success

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2023/09/25

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #296 Genivive Clinton talks with Valerie Lopez about Being a truck driver and the lessons learned from being on the road Why dancing is so important to her How life changed for her after being picked for a Kill Tony minute What she's learned from being a door person for The Comedy Mothership Recorded September 2023 Follow Genivive Twitter - @cgenivive Instagram - @cgenivive Facebook - facebook.com/genivive.clinton Do512

01:01:25

Syd Goin Practices the Art of Infinite Wakefulness

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2023/09/17

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #295 Syd Goin talks with Valerie Lopez about Life growing up in Hawaii surrounded by overachievers Getting her start in comedy in New York City Learning to be more outgoing and building friendships The origin of the Naked Brunch web series Recorded September 2023 Follow Syd Linktree - linktr.ee/squanchyyyyyy Instagram Syd - @sydbegoin Juicebar - @juicebarsketch Juicebox - @juiceboxcomedyatx Facebook - facebook.com/sydbegoin Youtube

59:58

Lisa Smith Loves the Details

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2023/09/11

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #294 Lisa Smith talks with Valerie Lopez about Studying open mics for months before taking the leap Leaving the Atlanta comedy scene to making the move to Austin's comedy scene Her Love is Trash Podcast with co-host Neiko Smith Recorded August 2023 Follow Lisa Twitter - @yolisayolisayo Instagram Lisa - @yolisayo Love is Trash - @loveistrashshow Facebook - facebook.com/yolisayo TikTok - @yolisayo Youtube - youtube.com/@yolisayo Weebly

01:05:37

Sarah Spear: It's Okay to Fall

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2023/09/03

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #293 Sarah Spear talks with Valerie Lopez about Doing things on a whim The origin story of Texass Comedy, a queer-friendly showcase Why it's ok to fail Recorded August 2023 Follow Sarah Website - www.thesarahspear.com Linktree - linktr.ee/spearsarah Twitter - @spearsarah Instagram @spearsarah @texasscomedy Facebook - facebook.com/spearsarah TikTok - @sarah__supernova Do512 - do512.com/sarah-spear Discord - Sarah_in_space Sarah can be seen

58:02

Martin Morrow Believes in the Process

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2023/08/27

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #292 Martin Morrow talks with Valerie Lopez about Bursting out of the Alabama bubble Learning the pitfalls of having "resting approachable face" a.k.a. being too nice How shifts in his mindset have resulted in new milestones His debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded August 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Public Relations for arranging this interview. Follow Martin Website - martinmorrow.me Linktree

47:30

Mateen Stewart: Bigger Doors

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2023/08/22

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #291 Mateen Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about His fondness for his hometown of Detroit and the significance of headlining this year's 2023 Motor City Comedy Festival Learning the business of comedy in LA. . . the hard way The power of making connections and how those connections make you better Being the #1 Wedding Officiant in Southern California His debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded August 2023

47:08

Brandi Denise - Master Manifester

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2023/08/07

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #290 Read the article at Brandi Denise talks with Valerie Lopez about Being told you're funny by George Clinton Moving halfway across the country to pursue comedy, even after losing out on an opportunity (aka turn lemons into lemonade) Putting in the work to be a success as comic, actress, and writer Her debut LMAOF Los Angeles comedy special (coming out August 2023) Recorded July 2023 Thank you to Anjali Iyer of Metro Public Relations for

01:04:55

Emma Holder Loves Connection

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2023/07/24

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #289 Emma Holder talks with Valerie Lopez about Getting an early start with character-led performances Building a sense of community within the Austin comedy scene How being a therapist helps her as a performer Recorded July 2023 Follow Emma Instagram - @theemmaholder TikTok - @lilemmaholder Youtube - youtube.com/@TheEmmaholder Emma can be seen and heard: Stool Pigeon Improv - Saturdays in August, ColdTowne theater, 8:30pm 2023 FPIA - Tuesday

58:11

Mimi Meier Blooms Where She's Planted

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2023/07/10

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #288 Mimi Meier talks with Valerie Lopez about Why performing children's theater is very humbling (and prepares you for standup comedy) The power of feeling uncomfortable to help you build your skills Launching her sketch duo with Austin is for Lovers (and landing in 2023 Austin Sketch Fest) Landing a spot on the 2023 Moontower Just For Laughs festival Recorded June 2023 Follow Mimi Website - mimimeiercomedy.com Linktree - linktr.ee/mimimeier

01:30:56

Aaron Cheatham: Confident Family Man

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2023/06/26

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #287 Aaron Cheatham talks to Valerie Lopez about Growing up relentlessly trying to make his father laugh Thriving as a comic during the pandemic Reworking his special "Family Man" for several years until he got it just right for release this year The Austin Comedy Scene today and how wonderful the scene is for comics and comedy enthusiasts alike Recorded June 2023 Follow Aaron Linktree - linktr.ee/aaroncheatham Twitter - @_aaroncheatham Instagram

48:07

Laurie Kilmartin: She Made It

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2023/06/12

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #286 Laurie Kilmartin talks with Valerie Lopez about: Her start in San Francisco and how she ended up in New York City Landing her first writing job at Tough Crowd followed by Conan O'Brien Juggling the demands of being a writer, road comic, parent, and daughter. The origin of the Jackie and Laurie Show podcast Recorded April 2023 Special thanks to Bruce Smith of Omnipop Talent Group Follow

49:46

Sophie Buddle and her Hot Takes

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2023/06/06

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #285 Sophie Buddle returns for her third visit to talk with Valerie Lopez The experience of having her comedy special taken down Her sophomore year attending Moontower JFL Teaching us new slang Chat GPT Recorded April 2023 Follow Sophie Website - SophieBuddleComedy.com Twitter - @sophiebuddle Instagram - @sophbuds Linktree - Linktr.ee/Sophbuds Youtube - Youtube.com/SophieBuddle Sophie can

53:13

Martin Urbano is Toying with Us

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2023/05/22

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #284 Martin Urbano returns for his 3rd time with Valerie Lopez to talk about: The plans he's making to perform at his very first Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Festival in August His dream of being a game show host (watch out Price is Right!) The changes to the Austin comedy scene since he moved and whether he misses us or not (the answer may surprise you) Recorded April 2023 Follow Martin

35:42

Leah Rudick: A Wealth of Comedy

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2023/05/15

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #283 Leah Rudick talks with Valerie Lopez about The lifelong pursuit of acting Starting standup in cut-throat Los Angeles with a little help from a class and her fellow comic and older brother, Andrew Her viral success on TikTok The recent launch of her podcast The Rudicks are Home with her fellow comic and brother, the aforementioned Andrew Rudick Recorded April 2023 Thank you to Omnipop

32:55

Jeremiah Watkins: It's Daddy Time Again

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2023/05/08

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #282 Jeremiah Watkins joins us for his 6th time to talk with Valerie Lopez about Family life and enjoying time with his first son as he and his wife await the arrival of son #2 Becoming a regular headliner (including having a billboard moment for The Riot Festival) Pursuing his goal of writing more scripted shows, including a children's animation show with his wife Recorded April 2023 Follow

01:06:02

Devon Walker Brings Lone Star State Laughs to SNL and...

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2023/04/13

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #281 Devon Walker returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about The magical circumstances of ending up in New York City after reaching rising star status in Austin thanks to his fellow open micer and now cast-mate, Andrew Dismukes The audition process for Saturday Night Live His thoughts on the Austin comedy scene His non-comedy ambitions (hint, hint: San Antonio Spurs) Recorded March 2023 Follow

41:05

Comedy Wham Live: From 2023 Lysistrata Comedy...

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2023/04/10

Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #280 Comedy Wham Live: From 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival - Stephanie Rae and Maxi Witrak Recorded April 2023 Follow Stephanie Stephanie Instagram - @WordNerdSteph TikTok - @HeyStephanieRae Black Improv Alliance www.BlackImprovAlliance.com Instagram - @BlackImprovAlliance Facebook - facebook.com/BlackImprovAlliance Youtube - youtube.com/@blackimprovalliance Freestyle Plus freestyleplus.com New Blerd Order Instagram - @NewBlerdOrder Facebook

39:20

Producer Minisode Compilation from 2023 Lysistrata...

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2023/04/08

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #279 While attending the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival at Coldtowne Theater, these amazing producers of the festival shared their thoughts about the festival, how they helped make the festival happen, advice for women in comedy, and gave them a chance to promote something that means a lot to them. Sarah Spear - Austin, Texas Tiana Stuart - Austin, Texas Will Cleveland - Austin, Texas Maya Sivak - Austin, Texas Jessica Scott - Austin, Texas Denise Jena -

27:28

Performer Minisode Compilation from 2023 Lysistrata...

Comedy Wham ·

2023/04/07

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #278 Featuring selected performers from the 2023 Lysistrata Comedy Festival at Coldtowne Theater Alexis Okeke - Austin, Texas Maggie Shipley - Lafayette, Louisiana Nadia Iqbal - Brooklyn, New York Amma Marfo - Boston, Massachusetts Gwen Coburn - Boston, Massachusetts Danna Kiel - Los Angeles, California Nkechi Chibueze - New Orleans, Louisiana Recorded April 2023 Follow: Alexis Okeke - Instagram @lexios__ Maggie Shipley - Instagram @maggiedagger,

51:38

Howie Mandel and the Fuel of Life

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2023/04/03

2023 Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival Series Read the article at ComedyWham.com Episode #277 Howie Mandel talks with Valerie Lopez about: Mandel's first acting job in 1982, his involvement in the creation of MTV, and his struggles with OCD and ADHD his early stand-up comedy career and how his mannerisms and fear of public restrooms became part of his act a love of improvising and creating real moments with his audience the importance of seeking help and the accessibility of help through

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