Welcome to Comedy Simp Podcast, Episode 78! 🎙️ In this solo episode, host Stephen Michael James shares a heartfelt and hilarious recap of his recent adventures. He starts off by reflecting on the aftermath of the last episode LIVE AT PORCHFEST 🎉 and gives his thoughts on Tacoma Porchfest. Then, he dives into his busy August gig schedule, including performances at Hill City Tap House in Seattle 🍻 and Beach Cat Brewing in Bellingham, WA 🍺.

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Stephen opens up about a less-than-ideal experience at Nate Jackson's Super Funny Festival, which didn’t go as planned and resulted in no stage time 😅. The episode takes a personal turn as he recounts the stressful experience of his wife going into the ER just 48 hours before their week-long family trip to California 🚑✨. Hear about the panic, emotions, and how they decided to still go ahead with the trip despite everything.

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Follow along as Stephen details their journey from Seattle to Sacramento 🚗🌞, sharing highlights from the trip — including his first gig at Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club in Old Sacramento 🎤, quality time with friends and family ❤️, road trip mishaps 🚧, sunny California days ☀️, delicious food 🍔🌮, and lots of driving 🚙. It’s a heartfelt, funny, and honest summer recap you won’t want to miss!

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🎤 Join us as we explore the vibrant history of stand-up comedy and its transformative journey onto the big and small screens. From early comedic performances captured in classic films to innovative modern series, this podcast delves into how stand-up has shaped and been shaped by the world of cinema and television.

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🎬 We'll examine groundbreaking works like the FX series Louie, a bold blend of stand-up, cinematic storytelling, and surrealism that pushed the boundaries of traditional comedy. Through insightful discussions and guest experts, discover how comedians have used film and TV as platforms to craft their voices, challenge norms, and redefine the art of comedy itself.

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😂 Whether you're a stand-up aficionado or a film lover, this series uncovers the enduring influence of stand-up comedy in shaping comedic storytelling on screen.

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Join host Stephen Michael James 🎙️ live at The Porch Light in Tacoma, WA, during Porchfest 2026 for a hilarious episode 77 of the Comedy Simp Podcast!

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Stephen welcomes fantastic guests: comedian and “Peppers & Punchlines” producer Robert Pinner 🤠, recording before his show, rising Tacoma Comedy Club star Logan Cantrell 🎤, and local comic Aaron Reiten.

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The crew dives into all kinds of hilarious topics—from fantasy basketball 🏀 and Martin Skereli to Logan’s experience opening for comics like Roger Lizaola. Stephen shares how he developed his unique fashion sense 👔, and the conversation is packed with laughs! Phil K joins in, sharing his thoughts about Emerald City Comedy Club, other Seattle comedy spots, Robert’s Texas roots 🤠, cowboy boots, and more.

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Later, they discuss local gigs 🎤, roasts 🔥, shoutouts to BLIND comic Shawn Berg 👀, working with Anthony Jeselnik, Norm Macdonald, Shane Gillis, impressions (Katt Williams 🐯), Randy Travis using AI 🤖, women selling breast milk on Facebook Marketplace 🍼, and much more. Stephen also shares his recent stool sample test 💩 and the latest comedy news 📰.

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This episode is packed with shop talk, jokes, and good vibes all around!

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