Episodes

  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 37: Neil Rubenstein & Abby Washuta
    Apr 1 2024

    Neil & Abby join us on the podcast to discuss their run of shows from Florida to Louisiana, smoking weed after 40, benefit gigs, comedic confidence and comfort on stage, women in comedy and the Austin, TX scene.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 36: Nikhil Pilli
    Mar 4 2024

    Comedian and comedy producer Nikhil Pilli joins us to discuss developing a comedy scene in Beaumont and Southeast Texas, his comedy heroes as well as his relationship with the stereotypical Indian accent in comedy. We talk about his life as a former evangelical and balancing comedy with earning a masters degree.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 35: Derek Shirley
    Feb 19 2024

    Fresh off his Don't Tell show in Pensacola, FL, comedian Derek Shirley sits down with dem baws to talk about the show, as well as his headlining set at the Artmosphere Open Mic in Lafayette, LA. Drew talks about his first win at Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober vs. Mardi Gras. We get into submitting to Altercation and Skankfest. Later we go into depth on what good comedians have in common.

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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 34: Jacob Guidry
    Feb 5 2024

    Jacob returns to discuss his recent dates in Austin, TX, hosting Arielle Isaac Norman in Lake Charles, LA, 2024 goals for his stand-up and Lake Charles Comedy. Drew showed up without a hat, so that's a thing. Plus Michael wrote a joke about the N-word.

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 33: Delaney Miller & Chandler Smith
    Jan 22 2024
    First-year comedians Delaney Miller and Chandler Smith join us for in the studio to discuss writing jokes together, for one another and themselves, experimenting with how the same joke works coming from one versus the other, Delaney's first booked show, Chandler's experience at The Review and much, much more. The mics weren't on for this episode, so it's camera audio only. Sorry about that. It probably won't happen again.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 32: John Merrifield
    Jan 8 2024

    John returns for his first video episode. We discuss his multi-city showcase Ghost Roast, his weekly open mic at Artmosphere in Lafayette, LA, his upcoming spring tour and his new dog, Ruby Doo. Oh, and there's a tiny discussion toward the end where we discuss the concept of punching down.

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    2 hrs
  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 31: Raven
    Dec 25 2023

    Recent winner of Ghost Roast, Raven, joins us to discuss performance art, mental health, comedy drama and whether stand-ups are just clowns in street clothes. Are we artists, entertainers or both; and does it matter? Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good set.

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 30: Brock White-Lyons
    Dec 11 2023

    Lafayette newcomer Brock White-Lyons joins us to talk about being a first year comic in the local scene, booking his first few shows and learning to differentiate himself from his influences. First, though, he establishes himself as a true Wu-Tang clansman, er, uh, fan.

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    1 hr and 30 mins