Comedy, Nostalgia, and Secret Shows: A Chat with Mike Peters of Homebrewed Comedy In this episode of Good News York, host Mike Brindisi, flying solo while Matt is on vacation, welcomes comedian Mike Peters. They discuss Mike's role as the founder of Home Brewed Comedy, and his adventures in the comedy circuit, ranging from performing at unconventional venues like horse tracks to the novel concept of 'Don't Tell Comedy' shows which are secret performances held at unexpected locations. The episode also dives into the dynamics of crowd work in comedy, the enthusiasm of different audience types, and the nostalgic reminiscence of 90s pop culture. Mike Peters also details upcoming events in Syracuse and his expansion plans for the Home Brewed Comedy circuit. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout 00:53 Guest Introduction: Mike Peters 01:53 Comedy at the Racetrack 04:06 Challenges of Performing Comedy 06:31 Star Wars and Generational Gaps 10:41 Nostalgia for the 90s 15:19 Concert Experiences and Aging 18:40 Music and Performance Styles 22:58 Nostalgic Gadgets and Pop Punk Songs 23:57 Star Wars and Comedy Props 25:45 Don't Tell Comedy Shows Explained 28:34 The Unique Appeal of Secret Comedy Shows 31:01 Challenges and Rewards of Producing Comedy 35:56 The Rise of Crowd Work in Stand-Up Comedy 42:31 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts
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