From an early age of telling jokes at Mc Donald’s to a life in the theater, Jessica is constantly exploring how she can bring the joy. She tells us how to make a comedy tool box and how to put those tools to work.This discussion includes a lot of love. It’s for anyone who sees the good in people and wants to help it come out.

To contact Jessica for coaching your improv team or to learn more about her character Frankie Jo.

Instagram @jessicazodrowpdx

To learn about Jessica’s amazing improv jam Potluck

Instagram @potluckimprovpdx

To watch her hilarious antics as half of the comedy duo Trudy and Mona

Instagram @trudyandmona

Imani Denae helps us to create a very thoughtful episode about the power of finding your voice. We learn about how her journey started with performing for stuffed animals and making people laugh at home. This leads to a conversation about knowing that your voice has value and the power of comedy as a teaching tool.

To keep up with this rising star:

Instagram @imanidenae_

Currently you can catch her in Portland’s Funniest Person Competition

She Is also the host of Friendly Feuds at Funhouse Lounge

This episode is full of hot takes and great lessons. Imani leads us in conversations about being Black in Portland, being Black in comedy, and being Queer in comedy. The result is a powerful dialog about representation and being true to one’s own voice. This is all wrapped up with great conversations about process and the value of physical humor.

To learn more about Imani and upcoming shows:

Instagram - @imanigotmilk

Tic Toc -@sometimesineedpizza

In this episode we talk a lot about the power of comedy and storytelling. Umi Om share’s her thoughts on taking stressful situations and turning them into good comedy. Umi has one of the most innovative approaches to joke production we have heard. What do sisters and drawing have to do with great sets? Listen to find out.

Catch Umi at The Clean Cut Mic, Every second Saturday or the month at Butterfly Belly Asian Cuisine,, 323 NW Park Ave Portland

Follow Umi Om on Social Media

https://www.youtube.com/c/umiom

https://twitter.com/umi_om

https://www.instagram.com/umi_om/?hl=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@umi_om?lang=en

Venmo @umi-Om

Cashapp $umiom

While recording this interview we felt as if we were receiving a private lesson from The Clown Boss himself. There is so much here. We learned about comedy as a tool of giving and getting joy and we learned about working with the audience. This episode reminds us that comedy is a thing that happens in a room full of people. Comedians are not alone on stage, they are listening and reacting to the audience. If you want to learn about the humanity of comedy this is the episode for you. Listen to be inspired, learn about humor, and learn about life.

To hear more from Chad or take one of his classes:

Listen to his podcast STAND UP AND CLOWN

https://open.spotify.com/show/36yfq41lyTWbZGXOQmcVYB?si=d343cb57a4df4d02

Are you in the LA area? Take a class with Chad

LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/chad.damiani

Follow Chad on Instagram:

@THECHADDAMIANI

What a delight to have the humble and kind Armando Santoyo on the show! We are so impressed by his commitment to process and practice. How do you go from being an obnoxious kid to a stand up comic? Armando takes us on a journey from being funny in the streets to the stage. This episode teaches up about keeping humor real and the practice of making stand up.

In this episode we talk to world traveler and comedian Lue Nemoto. He has a lot of great advice about truth in comedy and the value of being an observer. Lue’s travel and experience around the world give him a broad view of what it means to be human. In this interview we learn about his continuing quest to gather information and reflect on different ways of being.

To learn more about Lue’s comedy and collaborations follow him on Instagram

@imlue

Check out his collaborations with the sketch group StrictlyPi

https://www.youtube.com/@strictlypi

https://www.tiktok.com/@strictlypi

Enjoy this raucous and raunchy episode with the incomparable Jame Malone! She has great advice on the process of writing and involving the audience in performances. Listen in and learn about how she balances dual careers in the visual arts and comedy. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn about connection from a Pacific Northwest comedy Great.

To learn more about Jane Malone, her comedy, and her visual art follow her on Instagram. You can also purchase her comic book Jane Malone is a Fat Girl at the same location. 

 @flickingjanecomedy