Dan Paustian

In this episode we sit down with comedian and actor Dan Paustian who gives us fantastic advice on producing your own standup show, disarming rowdy bar customers and dodging verbal barbs from Chef Gordon Ramsay! Dan is the epitome of hard work in Hollywood, give it a listen!

Nate Welch

Louisiana native Nate Welch joins us on this episode and explains how the jump from nightclub doorman to standup comic can be an organic one!  After co-creating "Comic Wars" at the Hollywood Improv his advice to those looking to produce their own shows is especially invaluable.

Comedian, Actor and Musician, Maxi Witrak stops by The Verbal Gym to discuss juggling all three disciplines. Her perspective on developing as a standup in the L.A. comedy scene is a great listen!

Maxi Witrak

Alex Conn

Comedian Alex Conn joins us and explains where his love of comedy originated and how he leverages his creativity to gain a foothold in the ultra competitive L.A. standup scene. His tips on producing live shows and podcasts are invaluable to those new to the craft.

Comedian and filmmaker Mike Eshaq joins The Verbal Gym and explains how an Indonesian mushroom trip led to some serious life changes and an eventual career in standup! He also has some great tips for those just starting out in comedy, this episode is a must listen!

Mike Eshaq

Mike Eaton

The super-funny Mike Eaton joins me to discuss his long comedy road from Texas to Los Angeles and back to post-pandemic Austin. It's an illuminating look at the differences between the two thriving comedy scenes! Check it out!

Kiki Andersen

The super-talented Kiki Andersen discusses her comedic journey from doing improv in Baltimore while holding down a job as a field news reporter to moving to Los Angeles and getting booked on some of the biggest standup stages in the city. She shares her tips on finding your groove and your carving out your niche as a new comedian in a new city.

Actor &amp; Comedian Denny Love joins us on the Verbal Gym to discuss his inspiration for catching the comedy bug in Wisconsin, taking it to Chicago and then making the big move to L.A.! His perspective on what drives his passion to chase his dreams is filled with lessons for people thinking of starting out in this industry.

Denny Love

Nikki Bon

Los Angeles comedian Nikki Bon stops by the Verbal Gym for a discussion about starting out in comedy, jumping into crowd-work and the challenges that female comics face in a male dominated booking environment. Her refreshing point of view is a must listen.

Willie Macc

Rise, fall and rise again. In this episode comedian &amp; actor Willie Macc shares with us the lessons he has learned over the last eighteen years working in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. His ability to re-invent himself and conquer adversity is truly inspiring and is a must listen for comics trying to get a foothold in the business.

The Verbal Gym is a place where aspiring stand-up comedians can interact and learn from each others successes and failures.A place where we break down the hustle that drives people to pursue a career in comedy.

Paul Campbell

The man they call "Supa Mario" is a pandemic comedy pioneer, gathering comedians isolated in South Africa and introducing them to performers around the world for nightly shows in his online community aptly called "Laughter On Lockdown". He shares with us his inspiration for setting up this essential resource and gives us a view into his own personal processes as he gets back on stage.

Mario Paul Campbell

Max Kestenbaum

L.A. comedian Max Kestenbaum sits down with us to discuss his comedy journey, his processes and the ups and downs of producing your own standup show. His advice for new producers is invaluable as he explains how he got "The Super Dope Show" off the ground!

Faysal Lawrence

L.A. comedian Faysal Lawrence sits down with us to discuss his comedy journey, his processes and how to maximize the opportunities you earn in the standup industry. His story of writing and getting a TV shown produced and distributed during the pandemic is awesome!Check out his show "BURB PATROL" on Amazon Prime.

L.A. comedian Faysal Lawrence sits down with us to discuss his comedy journey, his processes and how to maximize the opportunities you earn in the standup industry. His story of writing and getting a TV shown produced and distributed during the pandemic is awesome!<br><br>Check out his show "BURB PATROL" on Amazon Prime.

Scotty Cav

Up and coming L.A. comic Scotty Cav, fresh off eight months working with the Magic Castle's outdoor pandemic production sits down with us to discuss his comedy journey, his processes and how to maximize the opportunities you earn in the standup industry.

Miguel Rojas

Miguel Rojas shares with us his hilarious experiences starting out in comedy with nothing, to working through the clubs, branching into acting and eventually booking gigs with some of the worlds most successful comics.

Rachel Dee

In this episode we sit down with the super-funny Rachel Dee. She shares with us her experience starting out in comedy and then navigating the comedy landscape during the pandemic going from Zoom comedy to underground shows and beyond!

Johnny Mitchell

In this episode with catch up with author and comedian Johnny Mitchell who shares his experience of getting a book published and starting a successful podcast during the pandemic.

In this episode we sit down with Florida born comedian E.L. Smith as he shares with us his comedy journey from Tallahassee to Los Angeles and all the stops in between.

E.L. Smith

Dante Chang

I guarantee after spending an hour with comedian Dante Chang you can't help but develop a more positive outlook on life. In this interview he shares his experiences starting out in standup and eventually producing his own shows.

Christine Blackburn

In this episode we sit down with Christine Blackburn the host and creator of the hilarious Storyworthy &amp; Storysmash shows. After over 600 episodes she gives her insight into starting projects from scratch and how to adapt to the changing comedy world during the pandemic.

The Verbal Gym is a place where aspiring stand-up comedians can interact and learn from each others successes and failures.<br>A place where we break down the hustle that drives people to pursue a career in comedy.

The Verbal Gym

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