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Kente Scott!!! We touch on the city of Oakland and Bay Area music. Kente is gifted in many areas, we discussed his craziest and funniest moments on set. Kente also talks about the importance of The Comedy Union.

Prateek Srivastava everybody!! From producing shows in LA to Chicago, we discussed how he got on board producing one of Chicago's best shows Bye Bye Liver. If you don't know Prateek, then you more than likely know his beard. Rushing to get on stage Prateek discuss how the beard became a thing. We get into pitching his pilot and living in LA.

Tenn!!! Tennah McDonald is such a light in the comedy game. Our first brown skin girl on the podcast, we talk about doing comedy for her people. Tennah started her own show and has given plenty of opportunities to women and people of color so we discuss that as well. Plus doing comedy in Indy!

Myq Kaplan joins us today!!! I told Myq about my fears of doing comedy in Boston, so he shared coming up in the comedy scene. We discussed his transition into the New York comedy scene. From several comedy albums, to specials, Myq gives us the inside scoop on prepping for his Dry Bar comedy special. Myq will be at the Funny Bone next week, be sure to check him out.

Myq Kaplan Live in Columbus September 11th:

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51069295/myq-kaplan-columbus-funny-bone-comedy-club-columbus?partner_id=100

Dwight Pryde, a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer from Los Angeles, joins the show today. He discusses his journey from the suburbs of Dallas to the Watts neighborhood, where he currently resides. Pryde shares how his calling to pursue comedy became clear to him while he was cooking, prompting him to leave his previous job to follow this passion. The conversation also touches on Pryde's experiences with fatherhood and the passing of loved ones, highlighting the personal and emotional aspects of his life.

Jeremy Scippio is a stand-up comedian from Cincinnati, Ohio who has made a name for himself in the comedy scene. He studied jazz piano and visual arts at a performing arts school while growing up. Scippio has been recognized within the comedy industry for his experience and talent.

In this discussion, Scippio talks about his background in comedy and growing up in Ohio. He discusses his love for Skyline Chili, a popular Cincinnati-style chili. Scippio also shares what he has learned from opening for big-name comedians while on the road touring.

Music is a major topic as well, as Scippio reveals his early training and passion for jazz piano. The conversation covers how his musical background has influenced his comedic style and performance.

Overall, this episode provides an inside look at Scippio's journey in stand-up comedy, from his Midwestern roots to his experiences sharing the stage with established headliners.

Amanda Adams is a local comedian in the thriving Columbus comedy scene. She was a finalist in the Columbus Funny Bone comedy competition and is involved in the Columbus Comedy Festival.

Adams discusses how the comedy scene in Columbus has grown significantly, with a "comedy boom happening all over the country." She also notes that the opportunities for women in comedy have been increasing, as the festival's lineup features many female comedians like Cindy Arena, Sista Lu, Precious, and Sarah Vulpio.

The Columbus Comedy Festival kicks off tomorrow, which features a diverse lineup of local Columbus comics. The festival aims to showcase the thriving local comedy talent in the city.

Columbus Comedy Festival:

https://columbuscomedyfest.com/tickets/