It's Always Up

Woo wee guys! This episode was a fun one with more Cincy comedians. Karinne Turnbow and Rashika Jaipuriar made guest appearances on #IAU for the first time! Connor Twele and Gretchen Schultz also hopped on for some words of wisdom. Make sure to check them out at upcoming shows in the citay.

IGs: @damnkarinne, @rashikajpr, @conman_jenkins, @grep.schultz

After a month-long hiatus, I sat down with Cincy comedians Grep Schultz, Greg Blade, and Ja Kroy for a fun conversation. We talked about Christmas spirit, Sam Tallent's special "The Toad's Morale," and our upcoming showcase at Commonwealth Sanctuary (Greg isn't on it lol). Thanks for tuning in guys.

Gabby Lowry is another stand-up comedian in Cincinnati. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati (elite status), Gabby also specializes in accounting when she isn't performing. I first met Gabby last winter when I started going to open mics more frequently. She is noticeably hilarious both in conversation and on stage, so it was great having her on for this conversation.

Greg Olsen is another stand-up comedian in Cincinnati that has been performing for about two years now. Originally from Loveland, OH, Greg is also part of a band called "tedward," and he is the guitarist for that music group. I enjoy working with this man, he does a great job hosting at the Upside open mic and performing at other shows around the area. Greg recently advanced to the finals for FPiC, so go check him out at that contest on October 3 at Go Bananas Comedy Club, and see him at other upcoming comedy and music shows!

Instagram: @gbl4de

Allison Stapp is another comedian in Cincinnati. Originally from Florence, KY, Allison has been doing stand-up for about a year and a half. She is very funny and features often on showcases around the Cincy area, and she hosts regularly at Commonwealth Sanctuary in Dayton, KY. Allison also was one of the first people to ask me to feature on a show (at Chameleon Bar and Pizza in April), and that was a very fun experience that kept me motivated in my own stand-up endeavors. It was great to sit down and have a conversation with Allison, make sure you catch her on upcoming shows!

Instagram: allisonstapp

Gretchen Schultz is a stand-up comedian from Cincinnati. She is originally from Greenfield, OH, and has been doing stand-up for three years now. She is a regular host at Go Bananas Comedy Club and has also hosted for Dave Attell. Be sure to check out some of her upcoming shows! Instagram: @grep.schultz

I just had a conversation with Spencer Domolky, another Cincinnati stand-up comedian. Spencer's been doing comedy for more than 3 years now, and he's a crowd favorite in places like Lexington, Columbus, and other Midwest towns. Spencer is also a great friend and noble Jewish man, and I'm glad he sat down to talk with me.

Instagram: spencerdomolky

Steven Baer is another comedian located in Cincinnati. He grew up in the Chicago area, but went to college in California, getting a degree in Media Production at Pepperdine University before he moved to Ohio. Steven is well-skilled with cameras and computers, producing podcasts and live content for comedians across the country. His most recent venture in production is with the podcast "Ran So Far w/ Blake," featuring comedians Ran Barnaclo and Blake Hammond here in Cincinnati. Steven and I talked about stand-up, part-time jobs, and a bunch of other philosophical things.

Also remember to check these new episodes out on YouTube!

Instagram: steven.s.baer

"Ran So Far w/ Blake:" https://www.patreon.com/RANSOFAR463/posts

"The Baer Show:" https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaer7536

Little solo action. This is the last episode that will be published audio-only, switching to YouTube this Summer. I'm also on 2 shows this month in Cincinnati, please come!

May 21st, Cincinnati Joke off @ Comfort Station - 8pm

May 23rd, Simply Comedy @ Symposium - 9pm

Phil Pointer is a stand-up comedian in Cincinnati. He recently released his special "Sweat it Out" on YouTube, and the link is below for you guys to go check it out. Before he got into stand-up, Phil went to Tuskegee University in Alabama, where he was in the marching band, and also had a stint rapping. He has been a regular comedian for over 10 years and is also a crucial part of Go Bananas, Cincinnati's mecca of comedy. Phil is one of the cornerstones of this city's scene, and I'm glad he could sit down and have a conversation with me.

"Sweat it Out" comedy special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxUBxGIHIEY&t=5s

Instagram: pjpointer

Spencer Eddingfield is another stand-up comedian from Cincinnati that I met while doing open mics last Fall. We talked about our experiences early on in comedy, how we develop ideas, and life outside of stand-up. Spencer also works at Dillard's in Kenwood Mall, so if you're looking for a suit, I would recommend stopping by that store. It was also Spencer's birthday this past Wednesday, so please be nice to him for at least the next couple of weeks. 

Instagram: @eddingfields

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spencer.eddingfield 

Tha Whitster (Whit) is a rapper from Cincinnati that I met when I moved here last year. We sat down and talked about some of the similarities and differences between hip hop and comedy, and eventually got into some pretty introspective details. We also talked about the release of his first mix-tape, Ready 2 Win, which you can find here (I meant to say Spotify and *Apple in the intro): 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1Hjec8JNsVdyVjnLgJl3Xn?si=A6F6N-WWQSm-3Jtqv02Pfg

https://music.apple.com/us/album/ready-2-win/1664204891

Instagram: @thawhitser

Taylor Vanderveen is a fellow Communication graduate student at the University of Cincinnati. She is currently writing a thesis about the orgasm gap between men and women, so I'm sure some of you fellas want to listen to this episode. This was the most in-depth conversation I've had on the podcast so far, check it out!

Nick Benevides is a fellow aspiring comedian in Cincinnati, OH! I met him in August at my first open mic at the Hub OTR, and his enthusiasm for telling jokes and writing makes him stand out. Nick is a great lad, and I am glad we were able to sit down and have a conversation for IAU at the end of our semester.

Check out Nick's content on IG: nickyblive

Tommy Devine joined the pod again to discuss UPS operations as the holiday season approaches, his struggles with TikTok, football, and some other hooplah. Check out The Tommy Devine Podcast to listen to some of his content. 

I've been up to some stuff lately, just got a recording in. Thank you for being patient. 

I don't know why I talked about Xbox first because I brought up better topics, and I'm really not good at any of the games, but thanks for listening anyway. I'll keep getting better at this.  

Not the best end of summer, but a great summer! 2022 is cooler overall than 2021. 

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The great people of America motivate me to do this podcast. Good amount of people featured in this thang. 

The 10th part of a podcast on Spotify on the internet on your computer or your phone. 

There's nothing more American than this podcast.

Scientists say that listening to this podcast may benefit your overall health, talk to your doctor for more information. 

Prince Safo-Ansah attends the University of Cincinnati and is a fellow graduate assistant in the School of Communication. Prince is from the capital of Ghana, Accra, and grew up in East Legon. He moved to America in August 2021 to begin studying at UC. 

I have done some things and I have seen some things. 

I made this episode in the basement of my parents' house. Who knew the recording audio would be so great down here? 

Sam is an IT specialist at Matthews Automation Solutions, and currently a senior at UC studying anthropology. Sam is also a writer and poet. His work can be found at poemsbysam.com 

Time to fire the pod up.