45 episodes
Taking The Mic! Dan Strzempka
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Ever wondered what it takes to be a stand-up comedian? Same...so last year, I said f*ck it. I love comedy and I'm not going to be an "it's too late" guy (age 36). I started writing and went up for my first 5-minute set at the close of 2019. I was hooked. Then we had ourselves a bit of a pandemic...deprived of open mics, I needed a way to work on my material and grow an audience. Enter the "Taking the Mic!" podcast. Each episode will be a blend of long-form, unpolished bits I am working on, along with commentary on the shortcomings of human beings (there are many). No topic is off the table. And as my beloved Chicago opens back up, I will return to the stage and let you in on every bit of elation and misery an upstart comedian gets to experience. You'll hear it all. The good, the bad and the awful...uncensored.
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Episode 44 - I'm a F*cking Comedian!
We are back with the Taking The Mic podcast and guess what??? It happened, I am a real f*cking comedian! That's right, I officially had my first paid gig since I started this nonsense 18 months ago. Nino and Jimmy Quaid joined me to discuss.If you can bear through the first half of this episode and Nino's seemingly never-ending story, we talk a lot about my comedy journey to this point in the 2nd segment. Thank you for your patience (with both Nino's story and the significant time in bet...
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Episode 43 - Comedians Know Best
In the latest installment of Taking The Mic, I review my comedy showcase set and share my thoughts on Ricky Gervais' latest stand-up special.I also discuss the latest gun tragedy and the comedian's role in shaping society's ideals and morals.Instagram - @DanStrzempkaComedyTwitter - @Dan_Strzempka
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Episode 42 - Chasing Nostalgia and Useless Talents
The boys are back in town!Nino, Quaid and I got a chance to catch up on the first group episode in a WHILE. Join us as we chat about maps, yo-yo's, and fidget spinners.Oh yea, I also spent some time fielding questions about the stand-up comedy process and what my experience has been. Hope you enjoy!Instagram - @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter - @dan_strzempka
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Episode 41 - Where Have I Been? Where Have YOU Been?
And....he's back, following a 4 month hiatus. In the comeback episode of TTM! I discuss my whereabouts, the Will Smith nonsense, and the Jerry Cantrell concert I attended this past weekend that still has me smiling.Stick around at the end of the episode for a snippet of an instrumental version of Alice In Chains' Nutshell that I recorded. Glad to be back!Instagram: @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter: @Dan_Strzempka
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Episode 40 - Don't Weigh Me
Where have I been? Doing comedy, that's where...and it's been awesome! In this episode, I review my first comedy showcase (video of the set to come) and talk about how cool the entire experience was for me.Also, what would a Taking The Mic! show be without some cancel culture talk? And what the hell is a "Don't Weigh Me" card? Find out on this episode!Instagram: @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter: @dan_strzempka
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Episode 39 - Have Yourself A Year Mr. Rodgers
Douchebag double check Aaron Rodgers is back in the news again; this time as a crazy, rambling crackpot antivaxer. I discuss this in detail and also have another go at trying to frame cancel culture in the correct light.Also included: comedy updates and what I'm watching/listening to.PS: Thank you for 1000 downloads! Let's keep this going, tell your friends!Instagram: @danstrzempkacomedyTwitter: @dan_strzempka