Tammy's Boy Podcast

Tammy's Boy Podcast

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and we usually only get two examples. Comedian Jon Carden asks comedians and entertainers one simple question—“Who raised you?” The answers reveal the funny, messy, and sometimes painful truths about parents and how they shape who we are today.

  1. 2d ago

    Who raises an Operating Room nurse? | Cameron Nichols | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

    Known for his work on Landman, 1883, and numerous Taylor Sheridan productions, Cameron Nichols joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for an honest conversation about growing up on a small farm outside Kansas City, becoming a nurse, raising two daughters, and the life lessons that shaped him along the way. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 00:00 – Meet Cameron Nichols 02:00 – Growing Up on a Kansas Farm 08:45 – A Railroad Family & Moving to Chicago 16:40 – Choosing a Career in Healthcare 24:20 – Inside the Reality of Modern Nursing 33:40 – Behind the Scenes on Landman & 1883 40:30 – Sobriety, Perspective & Life Lessons 46:10 – Raising Kids in the Digital Age 53:15 – The Parenting Advice Everyone Needs 58:20 – Why Being Present Matters Most 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Cameron Nichols Instagram: @thecamnichols ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #clementine

    Who raises an Operating Room nurse? | Cameron Nichols | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden
  2. Jul 15

    The Pressure of Being the "Perfect Kid" | Gretchen Dietz | Tammy's Boy Podcast

    Stand-up comedian, touring performer with Sophie Buddle, and Austin comedy favorite Gretchen Dietz joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about growing up with strict educator parents, chasing perfection, earning a PhD, and ultimately walking away from the life everyone expected her to live. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! 00:00 – Meet Gretchen Dietz 03:10 – Growing Up With Two Educator Parents 09:15 – Small Town Life & High Expectations 18:20 – Basketball, Competition & Identity 28:05 – Strict Parenting vs Self-Discipline 37:50 – Family Traditions & Childhood Memories 48:45 – From PhD to Stand-Up Comedy 59:10 – Learning to Live Life on Your Own Terms 1:08:15 – What Makes a Great Parent? 1:13:00 – Gretchen's Advice Every Parent Should Hear ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Gretchen Dietz Instagram: @gretchendietz_ ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #gretchendietz

    The Pressure of Being the "Perfect Kid" | Gretchen Dietz | Tammy's Boy Podcast
  3. Jul 8

    Ronaldo Mercado met his DAD at a HOOTERS! | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

    Kill Tony standout, Sunset Strip Comedy Club comedian, and touring stand-up comic Ronaldo Mercado joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for one of the funniest and most unexpectedly heartfelt conversations we've had. Ronaldo shares what it was like growing up with a hardworking single mother, navigating multiple father figures, finding identity between different cultures, and discovering comedy as an escape. Along the way, Jon and Ronaldo trade hilarious stories about childhood chaos, family traditions, Christmases that looked different every year, BMX adventures, first jobs, and the people who unknowingly shaped who they became. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 00:00 – Meet Ronaldo Mercado 03:15 – The Most Comfortable Podcast Studio? 07:50 – Growing Up With a Single Mom 14:05 – Bar Fights, Tough Love & Childhood Memories 22:10 – Meeting His Biological Father 30:45 – Mexican Family Traditions & Christmas Stories 41:20 – Discovering Stand-Up Comedy 52:45 – School, Identity & Finding His Path 1:07:40 – The Christmas That Changed Everything 1:22:20 – The Parenting Advice Everyone Needs to Hear 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Ronaldo Mercado Instagram: @ronaldosucks ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #ronaldomercado

    Ronaldo Mercado met his DAD at a HOOTERS! | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden
  4. Jul 1

    Standup Comedy in China? ft. Peter Angelo | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

    Don't Tell Comedy performer, international touring comedian, and Tokyo Comedy Bar regular Peter Angelo joins Tammy's Boy for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about growing up in Connecticut, family, hard work, traveling the world through comedy, and why parents should encourage their kids to chase impossible dreams. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 00:00 Welcome to Tammy's Boy 02:05 Meet Peter Angelo 06:40 Growing Up in Connecticut 13:00 Family, Sports & Childhood 20:15 The Household That Built His Work Ethic 27:15 Comedy, Travel & Performing Overseas 35:05 China vs. Japan: Cultural Surprises 43:10 Family Dynamics & Growing Up 51:15 Sports, Competition & Childhood Dreams 1:01:20 The Parenting Advice Every Parent Needs 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Peter Angelo Instagram: @metalpetecomedy ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #peterangelo

    Standup Comedy in China? ft. Peter Angelo | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden
  5. Jun 24

    To Senegal, France, and Bak! ft. Bak Zoumanigui | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

    Comedian, entrepreneur, and creator Bak Zoumanigui joins Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about growing up between cultures, navigating identity, and learning life lessons from an extraordinary father. Bak shares his journey from Senegal to France and eventually Texas, what it was like being one of the only black families in a small French town, and how his parents worked to preserve their culture while helping their children succeed. He also opens up about fatherhood, raising curious kids, building meaningful relationships, and why perspective may be the most valuable thing we can teach the next generation. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Leave a comment with your Tammy's Boy question and we will read them on the air!!! 00:00 Introduction & Meet Bak Zoumanigui 02:30 The Story Behind His Unique Name 08:22 Growing Up in Senegal and France 15:59 Moving to Texas at 16 Years Old 20:19 A Father Who Built a Legacy 25:04 Mentors, Family & Life Lessons 37:20 Living Up to Great Expectations 41:25 What Success Really Means 49:18 Parenting, Family & Cultural Values 1:11:35 The Best Parenting Advice You'll Hear 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Bak Zoumanigui Instagram: @recordplaylive Instagram: @thefeedbak Fathers Book: Kungolo Baa: African Wisdom in the Spirit of Modern Leadership Link: https://www.amazon.com/Kungolo-Baa-African-Wisdom-Leadership/dp/B09TDS26KD ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #BakZoumanigui

    To Senegal, France, and Bak! ft. Bak Zoumanigui | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden
  6. Jun 17

    "I want my kids to come home." ft. Dave Jay | Tammy's Boy Podcast

    HBO-featured comedian Dave Jay joins Jon Carden and Tammy's Boy for a powerful conversation about growing up without a father, being raised by a hardworking single mother, building a career in comedy, and doing everything possible to become the parent he never had. 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Meet Dave Jay 02:00 Sports, Family Traditions & Being a Dad 06:20 Bill Belichick, Brady & Greatness 12:00 Comedy, Experience & Learning From Failure 18:00 Hecklers, Audiences & Reading a Room 25:58 Who Raised Dave Jay? 26:20 Growing Up Without a Father 27:40 Learning His Father Had Died 28:40 Family, Identity & Unanswered Questions 31:30 Childhood Memories From Massachusetts 37:05 What Life Was Like Growing Up 43:20 Comedy Road Stories & America 47:40 Patriotism, Politics & American Identity 54:00 The Founding Fathers Discussion 57:40 Fans vs Supporters 01:00:00 The Most Important Parenting Advice 01:01:40 Watching Your Kids Grow Up 01:04:10 Becoming the Father He Never Had 01:06:40 Where to Find Dave Jay 01:07:30 Final Thoughts If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Dave Jay Instagram: @davejaycomic ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #davejay

    "I want my kids to come home." ft. Dave Jay | Tammy's Boy Podcast
  7. Jun 10

    Dad was a MILITARY INVESTIGATOR in VIETNAM ft. Roderick McDaniel | Tammy's Boy Podcast

    Actor, nationally touring comedian, and rising feature-film performer Roderick McDaniel joins Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about family, military life, comedy, fatherhood, resilience, and surviving a stroke. 00:00 Welcome to Tammy's Boy 02:10 Meet Roderick McDaniel 04:02 Growing Up in a Military Family 08:20 Freedom, School & Teenage Years 12:50 Music That Shaped His Life 18:05 White Girl Pop Music Confessions 23:15 Movies, Acting & Hollywood Stories 37:15 Fatherhood, Family & Raising Seven Kids 52:20 Losing His Father & Starting Over 57:45 The Stroke That Changed Everything 1:02:15 Comedy, Road Life & Small-Town America 1:10:40 The Best Parenting Advice He Ever Learned 1:13:25 Acting Projects & Final Thoughts If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Roderick McDaniel Instagram: @coachsilky ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #clementine Tags

    Dad was a MILITARY INVESTIGATOR in VIETNAM ft. Roderick McDaniel | Tammy's Boy Podcast
  8. Jun 3

    Colton Dowling RETURNS! | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

    Regular performer at top comedy clubs across Texas, featured comedian on major independent comedy showcases, and one of Austin’s fastest-rising stand-up comics, Colton Dowling joins Tammy’s Boy Podcast for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about family, childhood, and the experiences that shape who we become. Colton sits down with Jon Carden to share stories about growing up, family dynamics, life lessons learned through adversity, and how comedy became an outlet for perspective and connection. The conversation blends humor, nostalgia, and honest reflection in a way that perfectly captures what Tammy’s Boy is all about. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 0:00 – Welcome to Tammy’s Boy & Meet Colton Dowling 3:15 – Early Life & Family Background 8:20 – Childhood Memories That Stick With You 13:45 – Lessons Learned Growing Up 19:30 – Family Dynamics & Personal Growth 26:00 – Finding Comedy & First Big Breaks 33:00 – Life on the Road as a Comic 40:00 – The Stories That Changed Everything 48:00 – Advice for Parents & Future Generations 56:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap Up 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Follow Colton Dowling Podcast : @someofthisisbad Youtube: @BeatmyGay Instagram: @coltondowling ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #coltondowling

    Colton Dowling RETURNS! | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and we usually only get two examples. Comedian Jon Carden asks comedians and entertainers one simple question—“Who raised you?” The answers reveal the funny, messy, and sometimes painful truths about parents and how they shape who we are today.

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