The First 5 Comedy Podcast

The First 5
  • 5.0 (8)
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First-year open mic comics Michael Corey and Drew Gautreaux document the experience of being new comics, interview their peers and nerd out on stand-up comedy.

  1. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 37: Neil Rubenstein & Abby Washuta

    04/01/2024

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 37: Neil Rubenstein & Abby Washuta

    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.

    1h 23m
  2. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 36: Nikhil Pilli

    03/04/2024

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 36: Nikhil Pilli

    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.

    1h 23m
  3. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 35: Derek Shirley

    02/19/2024

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 35: Derek Shirley

    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.

    2h 14m
  4. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 34: Jacob Guidry

    02/05/2024

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 34: Jacob Guidry

    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.

    1h 53m
  5. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 33: Delaney Miller & Chandler Smith

    01/22/2024

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 33: Delaney Miller & Chandler Smith

    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.

    1h 32m
  6. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 32: John Merrifield

    01/08/2024

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 32: John Merrifield

    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.

    2 hr
  7. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 31: Raven

    12/25/2023

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 31: Raven

    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.

    1h 56m
  8. The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 30: Brock White-Lyons

    12/11/2023

    The First 5 Comedy Podcast - Episode 30: Brock White-Lyons

    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.

    1h 30m
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First-year open mic comics Michael Corey and Drew Gautreaux document the experience of being new comics, interview their peers and nerd out on stand-up comedy.

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