I get funny when I get irritated or mad…

The last time I was in Los Angeles, I found myself at a local comedy show.  There were a handful of funny folks there, five or seven performers.  LeeAnn Tooker was one of them.  She made me laugh.  I wanted to learn more about how she approaches her craft, and she was kind enough to agree to talk to me for this episode. She's an actress and a writer, in addition to being a stand up comedian.  How did she get started in comedy?  How much does emotional trauma have…

This is about to be you and I on an adventure that may sometimes appear to be a little bit more rough and unrefined than what you may be accustomed to, but it is genuine

You might remember talented Dayton-based rapper TINO from a previous appearance on my blog.  He's on the podcast today, because today is Bandcamp Friday when they waive their cut of artist payments, and he has a new album over there right now.  Midwest Sorrow covers different sonic and emotional ground than TINO's other work.

How did…

There's nobody getting your back in standup, like if you're failing, you are failing, and I know what it feels like because I have bombed hard many times at open mics...

Adam Edwards is originally from the Dayton area, and spent many years playing bass in Dayton bands. These days, he lives in Colorado. Our conversation contains a great deal of nostalgia and fond recollections of musicians and bands from Dayton's past. Adam also tells us about jumping into the art of stand up comedy.

Here are some…