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Bay Waves

Johnny T & Dylan Ray

The Bay Area is full of impressive performers, and Bay Waves is here to showcase that talent. Join hosts Johnny T and Dylan Ray as they interview the best comedians, poets, musicians and more in the Bay. Maybe you"ll laugh, maybe you"ll cry. Hopefully more laughing. Johnny and Dylan won"t know what to do otherwise.

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01:41:23

Bay Area Sketch Comedy Is Having a MOMENT (w/ Emily...

Bay Waves ·

2026/01/14

Bay Area sketch comedy group Children of Divorce (Emily Nodal & Sam Zahn) pulled up to Bay Waves and we immediately lost control of the conversation (in the best way). In this absolutely hilarious interview, we hear about their writing process, what sketch comedy looks like in the Bay Area right now, and we get some of the best Trump impressions you'll ever hear. SUBSCRIBE for more Bay Area artists + comedians.Check out the sketches from Children of Divorce:InstagramTikTokYouTubeCheck out

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01:14:04

How a Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Became a Fantasy...

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2025/12/31

On this episode we’re joined by Bay Area author Barak Engel, who took a Dungeons & Dragons campaign he was running and turned it into a full-blown fantasy novel. Turns out being a great Dungeon Master helps when you decide to write a book (and it also helps that he wrote some other cybersecurity non-fiction books before). We talk about how the world was born at the table, the unexpectedly useful mushroom trip that helped finish the story, his deep love of nerd culture, and naturally, we take

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01:21:41

We Found A Goth Comedian. Turns Out the Internet...

Bay Waves ·

2025/12/17

On this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious Santa Rosa comedian Oliver Graves (often labeled a 'Goth' Comedian for his emo presentation), who famously won the hearts of America from his appearance on America's Got Talent. We chat about Oliver's thoughts on the 'Goth' classification, the behind the scenes of America's Got Talent, and how people usually approach him, as we've never met a more mysterious person. We attempt to get him to smile as well, but you can already guess the result... Deadpan

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01:19:54

How Does a Children's TV Writer Become a Bay Area...

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2025/12/03

On this episode, we’re joined by Bay Area comedian, storyteller, and Emmy-winning writer Doug Cordell! Doug's wild journey has taken him from the writer's room of some of your favorite children's TV shows like Bear in the Big Blue House, Book of Pooh, and Blues Clues, to the Bay Area comedy scene. We chat about the science of standup material, the intense pressures of writing for children's television, and try to follow Doug's rollercoaster life that's led him to what he does today. His silky voice

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01:03:14

How Do Magic and Comedy Work Together? (w/ Sean...

Bay Waves ·

2025/11/19

On this episode, we’re joined by Bay Area comedy magician Sean Francisco, who blends stand-up energy with mind-bending tricks. Sean talks about how he got started in magic, how he builds and tailors a show, and then absolutely wows us with a few live tricks (including the best thing we’ve ever seen pulled out of a hat).Check out Sean on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseanfrancisco/Check out Sean's website for shows and booking: https://www.seanfranciscomagic.com/Title Song is ‘Island’ by

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01:19:16

Is This Oakland's Ultimate Comedy Mom? (w/ Colleen...

Bay Waves ·

2025/11/05

On this episode we talk with the hilarious and ever enjoyable Colleen Breen, founder and operator of Oakland's top Improv Comedy theater, All Out Comedy. We talk about Colleen's journey to creating Oakland's biggest improv theater, her wild stories about what goes on inside and outside the theater, and why we think she should embrace the title of Comedy Mother (she disagrees). Also, a bunch of slightly inappropriate comedy banter ensues. Check out All Out Comedy's website for shows and classes:

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01:15:58

Is Wrestling the Wildest Art Form in the Bay Area?...

Bay Waves ·

2025/10/22

What does it take to be a Bay Area wrestler? Dylan and Johnny figure out while getting headlocked with Sam Khandaghabadi, better known by her wrestling persona DARK SHEIK. Sam is the owner and operator of the Bay Area's biggest and wildest wrestling org, Hoodslam (now SlamTown). Sam chats about why wrestling is the perfect live entertainment, how Dark Sheik got her origin, and how she stays healthy in a profession full of slams (hint, it involves raw meat). Check out Dark Sheik and Hoodslam

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01:12:46

The Bay's Biggest Showman - Jamie DeWolf

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2025/10/08

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Jamie DeWolf, the larger-than-life emcee, filmmaker and creator behind The Ruckus Revival, a one-of-a-kind vaudeville-style variety show that's been running in the Bay for more than 25 years. If you've ever seen a wacky performance in the Bay, odds are good Jamie was the emcee. Watch now as Jamie dives DEEP into the art of commanding a crowd as an emcee, peels back the curtain on the operation and evolution of Ruckus, and spills the deets on his creative start (which

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59:43

Clowning Isn't Child's Play for a Horror Clown -...

Bay Waves ·

2025/09/24

Dylan and Johnny sit down with April Garro, also known by her alias Loony the Clown! We dive into April’s journey of discovering her clown, from scaring audiences in haunted houses to mastering the art of THE CACKLE. April also gives us the lowdown on her favorite moments working at Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park, and teaches us about a whole new form of meditation called 'Laughter Yoga'. Scared of Loony the Clown? Don't be! They are fun and great with kids and only hold knives sometime and I

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01:13:25

Tap Dancing is Percussion From the Sole - Casey Tessier

Bay Waves ·

2025/09/11

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Casey Tessier, a Bay Area tap dancer and award-winning percussionist, to explore the art, rhythm, and joy of tap. We've never seen anyone SO passionate about dance. Casey dives into the history of tap dance, breaks down different styles and techniques, and shares her creative approach to teaching that blends percussion, drumline, and even...math. Along the way, we get personal: from the importance of stretching (for all of us with weak ankles) to a close-up look at

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01:02:24

Leveling Up in Indie Pop and Video Games - Max...

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2025/08/28

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Max Gerlock, lead guitarist, vocalist, and founder of Super Cassette. Since 2016, Super Cassette has been serving up irresistibly catchy indie-pop across the Bay, and if you haven’t tuned in yet, now’s the perfect time to catch the wave! In this banter-filled episode, Max pulls back the curtain on their creative process, which balances sharp analysis with raw introspection and a relentless chase for melody. We also dig into the video games that shaped their love of

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36:50

The Bay is Obsessed with Labubus and We are NOT Pleased

Bay Waves ·

2025/08/14

On this episode of Bay Waves, Johnny and Dylan chat about the Labubu craze taking over the Bay Area, Dylan's fraught birthday plans at Great America, and the Dog Surfing Championship held in Pacifica. Raw opinions about the Labubus may rub some the wrong way, but just remember all trends go away sometime (we hope). Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super Cassette. More Super Cassette: https://linktr.ee/supercassetteFollow Bay Waves across socials @baywavespod:InstagramTikTokXSubscribe to Bay Waves on

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01:22:29

1000 Standup Sets is Easy for a Dream Interpreter -...

Bay Waves ·

2025/07/31

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Geulah Finman, a Bay Area standup comedian, Neo-Futurist performer, and daughter of a literal clown. Geulah dives into her quest to hit 1,000 standup sets, unpacks the strange art of dream-reciting, and gives sage advice to a few guys with existential crises. Dylan and Johnny butcher her name enough times to leave her thirsty for a prayer and a coffee from Caffe Trieste. Check out Geulah and find her next showtimes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geulah_/Title

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01:16:15

Color Blind Painters are the Best Painters - Seth Vargas

Bay Waves ·

2025/07/17

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Seth Vargas, a Bay Area sign-painter and muralist. Besides being absolutely floored that Seth is color blind and thriving as a painter, we chat through the meticulous art of sign painting, the fun with creating new fonts, and we watch as Johnny gets absolutely torched in a Bey Blade battle.Check out Seth’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleightofhandsigns/Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super Cassette. More Super Cassette: https://linktr.ee/supercassetteFollow

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01:15:41

Slamming Down Poetry and Dumplings in the Bay -...

Bay Waves ·

2025/05/29

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Jordan Ranft, a Bay Area slam poet and host of the Santa Rosa Poetry Slam. Jordan munches on dumplings while opening up about his history with spoken word poetry, his creative process, and his cameos in classic Pixar films,Follow Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan_ranft/Check out the next dates for the Santa Rosa Poetry Slam: https://www.instagram.com/santarosapoetryslam/Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super Cassette. More Super Cassette:

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01:13:31

Finding Jokes from Riding BART - Joe Klocek

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2025/04/29

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Joe Klocek, an evergreen force in the Bay Area stand-up scene. We talk about Joe's joke writing process, his insane experiences with glitter and on BART, and we convince him to have children even though we don't. Learn more about Joe: https://stagejoe.com/Find Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standupjoe/Title Song is ‘Island’ by Super Cassette. More Super Cassette: https://linktr.ee/supercassetteFollow Bay Waves across socials

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01:16:31

Bay Area Musical Improv is Alive and Thriving! - Ep....

Bay Waves ·

2025/03/27

Dylan and Johnny are joined by Jed Levine, the now labeled ‘vanguard’ of musical improv in the Bay. Jed runs the Bay Area Musical Improv Festival, the successful show Knockoff Broadway, and is currently writing his second musical play. Listen as they chat and compete for Dylan's heart in a beyblade competition!More Jed Levine: https://www.alloutcomedytheater.com/jedlevine- Bay Area Musical Improv: https://bayareamusicalimprov.com/- KnockOff Broadway at All Out Comedy:

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