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Suzi Chicago

Suz

We have a new name! Formerly known as the KnifeWife Podcast

comedy comedy interviews

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00:54:42

Suzi Chicago's Podcast | Episode 15: Making Your Own...

Suzi Chicago ·

2026/01/07

In today's episode, I'm absolutely starstruck talking with Nick Novicki—comedian, actor, and founder of the Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge. I've been following Nick since he appeared early on Nate Bargatze's podcast, and getting to sit down with him is a dream come true. Nick shares his incredible journey from business school at Temple University to bombing in comedy clubs, living in a curtained-off corner with Nate Bargatze, and eventually touring arenas with 30,000

00:52:57

Suzi Chicago's Podcast | Episode 14: Fired for Being...

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/12/17

In today's episode, I sit down with the sharp and hilarious Chrissy Castro, a San Diego comic who started her comedy journey just a year ago after being fired for writing a "casual email" from Hawaii! Chrissy shares her incredible transition from corporate creative director to stand-up comedian, and how getting removed from her position for trying to be funny in an email actually pushed her to finally pursue her secret dream of doing comedy.We dive into Chrissy's unique background,

00:54:01

Suzi Chicago's Podcast | Episode 13: From Hospital...

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/12/10

In today's episode, I sit down with the wonderful Dan Yourg, a San Diego comic who everyone absolutely loves! Dan shares his incredible journey into comedy, starting just over a year and a half ago, when some people thought his first showcase announcement was an April Fool's joke because they never knew he had a funny side.Spoiler alert: he bombed nobody! We delve into Dan's fascinating background - from growing up in the Chicago area (his dad was a Chicago firefighter!) to playing

00:53:50

Comedian Victor M. Paz on Building Shows and Heckler...

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/12/03

In this episode, I sit down with Victor M. Paz, a rising star in the San Diego comedy scene who's accomplished a remarkable amount in just three years. Victor shares his journey from his first comedy show to now running Cackles, a production company putting on 8-10 shows monthly across San Diego County.We dive into the behind-the-scenes work of producing comedy shows, what it means to find your authentic voice on stage, and Victor's hilarious stories about his "midget bodybuilder"

01:19:12

Podcasting and Kung Fu with Devin Smith

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/11/19

In this episode, I sit down with my delightful producer and podcast pal, Devin Smith! From his home base in Marietta, Georgia (yes, we talk about the diner there), Devin shares how he stumbled into the world of podcasting, built Podium Studios from the ground up, and followed his passion to create art through sound. We swap stories about life, comedy, marriage, perfectionism, and even martial arts—you’re in for an honest, funny, and inspiring ride.If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the

00:30:31

🎭 Honey Bear on Comedy and Autism

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/11/12

In this episode of the Suzi Chicago Podcast, I welcome Honey Bear, a rising comedian who shares her inspiring journey into stand-up comedy. Honey Bear reveals how she started performing on Valentine's Day 2023 after being captivated by open mic nights. Known for her impressive ability to recite Pi to 100 decimal places, Honey Bear opens up about her experiences as a comedian on the autism spectrum and discusses her comedy influences, including Taylor Tomlinson, Josh Johnson, and Audrey Stewart

00:46:38

🎙️ Stand-Up Comedian Wins By Going Back to Her...

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/11/05

In this episode of the Suzi Chicago podcast, I sit down with Jamie Shriner, a brilliant musical comedian I met at a comedy club in San Diego. We dive into her fascinating journey from musical theatre student to writing and performing her own musical comedy songs. Jamie shares how the pandemic helped her find her authentic voice and why she's no longer trying to impress "five guys in the back" but instead creating content for her true audience.Jamie opens up about her childhood as the

00:50:28

Comedy Journey with Lena Stone (The Snack Bitch)

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/10/29

In today's episode, I chat with the hilarious Lena Stone, a San Diego-based comedian who calls herself "the snack bitch" because she's always handing out snacks to her kids! We dive into her fascinating journey into comedy, starting from her elementary school days when she held comedy shows on the playground until a yard duty lady threatened to suspend her for "inciting a riot" - a comedy riot!Lena shares how she rediscovered her comedy passion years later, her approach

00:57:14

Finding Comedy Connections with Hollis Cameron

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/10/23

In this episode, I sit down with Hollis Cameron, a fresh voice in San Diego's comedy scene who I met in my very first comedy class. Though he's only been doing stand-up for about five months, Hollis has already made his mark by creating Comic Tonight (comictonight.com), a comprehensive resource that connects comedians with shows throughout San Diego.We dive into Hollis's comedy journey, from his first time on stage to his recent "bombing" experience, plus share plenty of laughs

00:52:14

Laugh Lessons with Jesse Egan

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/10/15

In this episode, I sit down with one of San Diego’s funniest and kindest humans — comedian, teacher, and Dry Bar special headliner Jesse Egan. We talk about everything from bombing on cruise ships (yes, family shows at midnight!) to finding humor in the chaos of life, parenting, and even spatulas that double as guitars.Jesse shares how a ping pong rulebook turned him into a lifelong comic, the lessons he learned from legends like Zoltan Kaszas and Vicki Barbolak, and why kindness might just be the

00:40:57

Walking Away From 6-Figures for Fun with Lauren Thomas

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/10/08

Ever thought about walking away from a 6-figure job to go do something fun? Meet someone who did: Lauren Thomas. From our serendipitous Pretty Funny Women meetup to our shared hatred for San Diego parking, Lauren brings her charm, wit, and incredible life experience to the mic. She has a backstory that’ll blow your mind and we cover everything from comedy classes and corporate escapes to life lists and family secrets.Episode Timeline Highlights[2:22] – Meeting Lauren at Pretty Funny Women and how

00:51:49

The Best Import from Russia: Alla

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/10/01

I’m with my ride-or-die comedy buddy, Alla—the best thing Russia ever exported (sorry, Yakov). We talk about how we met on day one of a bargain comedy class, why her Kazakh childhood gives her stand-up a one-of-a-kind voice, and the very wild way a farm goat once “sobriety tested” her dad.You’ll also hear our tales from a truly… colorful open mic, my new mini-segment “Things That Are Things,” and why I’m all-in on bringing more clean laughs to San Diego.Episode Timeline (top moments)[16:15] The

01:09:00

Awkward is Funny! with Paula Kosiensky

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/09/24

Ever wonder what it takes to turn awkward moments into comedy gold? In this episode of the Suzi Chicago Podcast, I sit down with comedian Paula Kosiensky to talk about her journey through stand-up, building confidence on stage, and performing at top comedy festivals like Laughing Skull and the Nashville Comedy Festival. Episode Timeline[1:22] - Banter with Fun Bobby and welcoming comedian Paula Kosiensky[4:55] - Discovering Paula’s comedy and her Dry Bar special[11:40] - Applying for comedy

00:53:20

Susan Rice: Comedy, Aging, and Finding Your Funny at...

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/09/18

Sometimes when I talk to another comic, it feels like we were twins separated at birth—and that’s exactly how it is with today’s guest, the hilarious Susan Rice. You may know her from her specials Silver Alert (Amazon) and We All Become Our Parents (Don’t Tell Comedy), or her series Bad Advice with Susan Rice. She’s been in the comedy game for decades, and let me tell you—her stories had me laughing, nodding, and occasionally spitting out my coffee.In this episode, Susan and I dig into everything

01:06:18

Jonathan Prim

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/09/10

In this episode, I sat down with Jonathan Prim, who somehow survived the journey from theater to stand-up comedy without becoming a bitter children’s party clown. We talked about everything from social anxiety (spoiler: comedians have it, we just cover it with punchlines) to the joys of community in the comedy scene.Jonathan shared his thoughts on the absurdity of everyday life, his brief career as the world’s least enthusiastic mail carrier, and the glamorous world of technical difficulties on

00:46:44

Dayleen Coleman

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/04/22

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 50 of The KnifeWife Podcast — our Season 2 Finale! 🍫✨Dayleen is a true renaissance woman. A trick rider in her youth, highly educated, French trained Pastry Chef, now Chocolatier. If only you could taste podcasts. She shares her journey to being an entrepreneur, who opened her own chocolate shop in San Marcos, California. At her shop she teaches others of all levels how to work with chocolate. She filmed a super hands on show called: Tempered on YouTube.💬 If only you could

00:52:56

Bob Demarco

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/04/01

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 49 of TheKnifeWife Podcast! 🔪🎧This episode has 2 Bobs- no waiting. Join us in getting to know Bob Demarco. A podcaster extraordinaire. Knife expert. An all around cool dude, fun to talk to.📢 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!This is our second-to-last episode recorded as The Knife Wife Podcast! We’re gearing up for an exciting rebrand as… The Suzi Chicago Podcast! Stay tuned for what’s next!🔗 Find Bob Demarco and The Knife Junkie Podcast:📺 YouTube: The Knife Junkie🌐 Website:

00:44:05

Jason Clark

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/03/11

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 48 of TheKnifeWife Podcast! 🐊🐍 Do you know the proper way wrestle an alligator? What does one do with a nuisance alligator? Jason Clark shares with us his methods, experience, and knowledge. He educates people and dogs about snakes. You may have seen him on Animal planet, or on the Discovery channel. He’s also very funny. Enjoy Jason. 🔗 Follow Jason’s reptile adventures: 📺 Snake TV on YouTube: Snake TV 🌐 Website: SnakesAreUs.com 📱 Instagram: Southeastern Reptile Rescue

00:59:07

Moody Molavi

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/03/04

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 47 of TheKnifeWife Podcast! 🎙️This week, Suz and Bob Terzuola sit down with the hilarious and heartwarming Moody Molavi! 😂✨Moody is a comedy contest winner and has a Dry Bar Special. Suz met Moody in Atlanta at the Honest Fox Comedy Shows. Moody immediately takes you in with his warmth and humor. He’s just plain funny. We were blessed to have him on the podcast. An Iranian immigrant that wound up in Chattanooga, Tennessee.🔗 Get some "Mood Therapy" with Moody:🌐

00:44:20

Jessi Lloyd

Suzi Chicago ·

2025/02/25

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 46 of TheKnifeWife Podcast! 🎙️This week, Suz and Bob Terzuola sit down with Jessi Lloyd, a master craftswoman and the heart behind Grey Collective Hats. 🎩✨Join us for this heartwarming story of Jessi Lloyd, a custom hatter from New Mexico. She is owner and creator of Grey Collective Hats. Her work is inspirational. Her road has not been easy. She made her first hat for her husband who had brain cancer. That developed into a full time business. We loved our time with this

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