Comedy Wham

Comedy Wham

Presenting the people who make the Austin, Texas comedy scene amazing.

Episodes

April 22, 2024 33 mins

2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series

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Episode #321

Jeremiah Watkins talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • The new ways he's found to succeed at the balancing act between father, comedian, producer, podcast, and actor
  • The end of Sci...
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2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series

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Episode #320

Andy Kindler returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about
  • His return to Moontower after a 5 year absence
  • How he spent his time during COVID
  • His no holds barred appr...
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2024 Moontower Comedy Festival Series

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Episode #319

Tracey Schulz talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • His work at KOOP with his What's New show, Thursdays 1pm-2pm
  • His on air role at KUT Radio
  • 2024 Moontower Comedy Fes...
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April 7, 2024 51 mins

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Episode #318

Nate Jackson, Deputy Editor of LA Times, talks with Valerie Lopez about:
  • The LA Times' coverage of the Austin comedy scene
  • The integration of standup and social media
  • Netflix is a Joke festival happening in Los Angeles
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April 1, 2024 30 mins

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Episode #317

George Wallace talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • His upcoming appearance at Cap City Comedy Club April 5-6, 2024
  • The ghost in his house
  • Appealing to audiences young and old
  • His upcoming Netflix series with Laverne Cox "...
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March 17, 2024 71 mins

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Episode #316

Sam Lopez talks with Valerie Lopez (no relation) about
  • Getting her start as a standup comic in New Zealand
  • Choosing comedy over serving in the Peace Corps
  • Making a big splash in the Austin comedy scene
  • Being the co-h...
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Episode #315

Pat Dean talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • His return to managing The Velveeta Room
  • How the changes in the downtown Austin comedy landscape have affected The Velveeta Room
  • The triumphant return of The Lanalax Corporation
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February 26, 2024 60 mins

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Episode #314

Markus Olind talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • Carving your own path to success and being flexible about your future
  • A realistic take on Kill Tony and how it can influence your comedy career
  • HIs podcast creation addiction
  • The benefits of getting to work at a comedy ...
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February 12, 2024 53 mins

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Episode #313

 
Ajit Krishnamoorthy talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • Growing up in Mumbai
  • The differences between the Indian and American comedy scenes
  • The balancing act of being an engineer, a comic, and a fashion model
  • Clowns for a Cause, his comedy show benefitting ...
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February 5, 2024 62 mins

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Episode #312

Katherine Hutchings talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • Become a go-to contributor on Fallout Tonight
  • Her love of sketch
  • The debut of her Weird Gal Skankovic show
  • Wanting more rejection (listen and it'll make sense)
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January 28, 2024 41 mins

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Episode #311

Johnny Taylor returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about
  • What keeps him in Sacramento
  • The success of his AEW-some Podcast, a wrestling podcast climbing the charts
  • His plans to record his 3rd comedy special
  • His 5th Head...
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January 21, 2024 56 mins

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Episode #310

Duncan Carson returns for his 6th time to talk to Valerie Lopez about
  • Reflections on the 512th and final show of Sure Thing Showcase
  • The launch of Fallout Tonight, his late-night variety show and companion podcast, Signing Off
  • Wo...
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January 14, 2024 74 mins

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Episode #309

Ashley Sharma talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • Launching a nursing and comedy career just before the pandemic
  • Scumberparty with her best friends
  • Being the best big sister
  • Her uncanny ability to remain calm through chao...
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January 7, 2024 88 mins

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Episode #308

Bak returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about
  • Reaching 300 episodes and a change in direction with his podcast
  • Nerding out about Austin comedy, Casey Rocket, Comedy Mothership, and Skankfest Vegas
  • What he hopes to accomplish in 20...
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December 25, 2023 73 mins

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Episode #307

Tiana Stewart talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • The neverending charms of San Antonio
  • The in-depth experience of landing a singing role on HBO's Love and Death
  • Embracing her zany side to pursue comedic acting roles
  • Les...
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Episode #306

Kyle Irion, Amy Knop, and Isaac Garza of Come @ Me talk with Valerie Lopez about
  • The origin, development, and electric fun of the weekly Come @ Me show at Fallout Theater
  • Their own creative endeavors within the Austin comedy scene
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Episode #305

Lauren Jamison talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • Getting her start in standup comedy in California and returning (close to) home during the pandemic
  • How Alice in Wonderland helped her land Wanderlust, home of her monthly Yuk it Up comedy showcas...
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Episode #304

Aaron Brooks returns to talk with Valerie Lopez about
  • The things that did, and did not happen, after he moved to Los Angeles in 2019
  • His fondness for The Lanalax Corporation podcast and how it helped him develop as a creative storyteller
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November 20, 2023 81 mins

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Episode #303

Amy Shanker talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • Discovering comedy after being in a career she didn't love
  • How that career gave her confidence on stage and the ability to control audiences
  • Her debut album Unbelievable
  • The...
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November 13, 2023 57 mins

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Episode #302

Eric Snader talks with Valerie Lopez about
  • After a lifetime of avoiding it, how his friend Viva forced him to do an open mic (and never look back)
  • The importance of living life to become a better writer
  • The origin and evolution o...
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