TOTAL SCHMIDT SHOW

Lenny Schmidt
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**TOTAL SCHMIDT SHOW**Comedian Lenny Schmidt has spent nearly four decades making a living performing live. Comedy clubs, theaters, cruise ships, television, film—and more than a few rooms that probably should never have had a microphone.On **Total Schmidt Show**, Lenny sits down with the people who know that life firsthand: comedians, musicians, singers, dancers, magicians, actors, writers, and other professional entertainers he meets while traveling the world.Some you've heard of. Some you haven't.That's kind of the point.**Total Schmidt Show shines a light on the working live entertainer**—the people who built real careers getting onstage, doing the work, entertaining audiences, and figuring out how to make a living in show business.They talk about the craft, the road, the good gigs, the horrible gigs, travel, money, failure, success, and all the weird shit that happens when performing for strangers becomes your actual job.The show grew out of Lenny's pandemic podcast, **Quarantine Comedy**, where live performers talked about surviving a world in which live performance suddenly disappeared. Total Schmidt Show continues that conversation by focusing on the people who are still out there doing it.**Laugh. Travel. Eat. Repeat.**Watch the video version of **Total Schmidt Show** on YouTube: **@MrLennySchmidt**Follow Lenny everywhere: **@MrLennySchmidt**More at **MrLennySchmidt.com**If you enjoy the show and want to support independent comedy and live-performance content, visit **MrLennySchmidt.com** for ways to support the show.

  1. 5d ago

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS169) Leslie McDonel

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt Very lucky to get Leslie McDonel for 4TSS169. Caught up with her on the Celebrity Summit where she rocked out 6 shows this week. Great shows. Love her song selection. A little Bonnie Raitt, a little Pink.... She covers a lot of bases. She leaves here and heads back to Austin TX to perform in "Come from Away." for a 6 week run. She's a busy lady. It was fun to watch her work.  We talked about her career on and off ships, her travels, all the good stuff. It was a pleasure. Great pod. More Leslie: IG - @lesliealinemcdonel

  2. Aug 5

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS168) Mike Brody

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt Mike Brody is this weeks guest. Solid comedian who puts the work in.. writes... updates... Good comic and a great writer. Mike has two comedy albums under his belt, a DryBar comedy special and his own podcast: "Only You Would Think That"  First time I met him. Great conversation about the art and work that goes in to your act, career, and your comedy voice. More Mike: WS - https://www.mikebrody.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/mikebrodycomic/ Join MrLennySchmidt.com for as little as $5 a month to watch the full video podcasts all season long. Are you subscribed to all Lenny Schmidts socials?? Website? Youtube..? Did you get or see his new special "Fire Sign??" COME ON MAN!!! Get with it. Make it easy, just subscribe to https://lennyschmidt.com/ for free or "Payifucan" for as little as $2 a month! Lots of free content. But more if you pay. The more you pay, the more you get. Get it? You can also watch watch "Fire Sign" Lenny's Full Comedy Special:  https://youtu.be/wMkw6DYdJRU?si=lG1saiyqDy-cWoJ2 or go to   @800pgm  and look around. It's there. Grab a copy for 10 lousy stinking bucks:  https://800PGR.lnk.to/firesignID All Lenny Schmidt Socials: website: https://lennyschmidt.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrlennyschmidt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrlennyschmidt TW: https://x.com/MrLennySchmidt TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC5oPionBKOSfdCh8zEsA8hg  All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us. (Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt) (Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt) Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "PAYIFUCAN" tab up top for Paypal options. "Total Schmidt Show" podcast streams every week and is available on all podcast platforms. Lenny takes you around the world to clubs, cruise ships, and countries and chats with other artists and entertainment professionals who do the same. They'll discuss their shows, travel, families, the entertainment business as a whole, as well as the thought process that goes in to it all. Get a "behind the scenes" look at some of the best entertainers working and traveling today. If you've seen live shows on a cruise, in a theater, or anywhere... chances are you've seen a guest on TSS.

  3. Jul 29

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS167) Mike Schmidt

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt Mike Schmidt. The self-proclaimed "Talent" Sure he's my brother, but he's the funniest guy I know. Hands down. Mike and I chat about growing up and how each of us has been directing our individual careers in the entertainment business. Mike's podcast "40 year-old boy" has been on hiatus for quite sometime. We try to convince him to crank it back up. A solid fan base awaits.

  4. Jul 22

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS166) Bob Brizendine

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt "Magic Bob" joins us for a second time. His live show is more laughs than magic, and he'll tell you that. So much fun to watch. Lots of audience interaction and tons of laughs. I watch his show everytime I work with him.  More "Magic Bob" https://www.instagram.com/magicbob365/ This weeks "Port Short" is a stop by "Murder Burger" in Victoria, BC -- This video is the reason theis pod was late, so, watch it! Subscribe to watch full ep 4TSS166, and all season 4 episodes for as little as $5 https://lennyschmidt.com/?msopen=/content/total-schmidt-show-4tss166-bob-brizedine/popup

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS166) Bob Brizendine

  5. Jul 8

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS165) Brad Tassell

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt Comedian Brad Tassell is with me for 4TSS165. Brad is one of those acts that I have known for close to thirty years. We've worked together numerous times. He's also a hustler Brother. One of those performers who has his hands in a million things. Been around, done it all, Lots of road, ships... and co-host/creator of "The Virtual Comedy Show" Over 300 weeks and still going strong.  More Brad: YT -  ⁨@BradTassell⁩   WS - http://www.bradtassell.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/ComedianBradTassell IG - https://www.instagram.com/brad_tassell/ Are you subscribed to all Lenny Schmidts socials?? Website? Youtube..? Did you get or see his new special "Fire Sign??" COME ON MAN!!! Get with it. Make it easy, just subscribe to https://lennyschmidt.com/ for free or "Payifucan" for as little as $2 a month! Lots of free content. But more if you pay. The more you pay, the more you get. Get it? You can also watch watch "Fire Sign" Lenny's Full Comedy Special:  https://youtu.be/wMkw6DYdJRU?si=lG1saiyqDy-cWoJ2 or go to   @800pgm  and look around. It's there. Grab a copy for 10 lousy stinking bucks:  https://800PGR.lnk.to/firesignID All Lenny Schmidt Socials: website: https://lennyschmidt.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrlennyschmidt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrlennyschmidt TW: https://x.com/MrLennySchmidt TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC5oPionBKOSfdCh8zEsA8hg  All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us. (Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt) (Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt) Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "PAYIFUCAN" tab up top for Paypal options.

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS165) Brad Tassell

  6. Jul 2

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS164) John Knight

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt Sooo many problems with this recording... I blame the f%$king kids. However, the show was salvaged pretty well.  I've worked with John Knight numerous times over the years. he's one of those comics I knew before ships. We go way back. Pittsburgh born and bred, Johns a funny cat. Haven't seen him years. Pretty sure this is the first time I've had 'em on. Comic, Actor, Writer, and Author "I'm still aggrivated but at least I didn't kill anybody..!" Available everywhere. "Im still aggravated but at least I didn't kill anybody" on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Still-Aggravated-Least-Didnt-Anybody/dp/1432786156  Enjoy. Are you subscribed to all Lenny Schmidts socials?? Website? Youtube..? Did you get or see his new special "Fire Sign??" COME ON MAN!!! Get with it. Make it easy, just subscribe to https://lennyschmidt.com/ for free or "Payifucan" for as little as $2 a month! Lots of free content. But more if you pay. The more you pay, the more you get. Get it? You can also watch watch "Fire Sign" Lenny's Full Comedy Special:  https://youtu.be/wMkw6DYdJRU?si=lG1saiyqDy-cWoJ2 or go to   @800pgm  and look around. It's there. Grab a copy for 10 lousy stinking bucks:  https://800PGR.lnk.to/firesignID All Lenny Schmidt Socials: website: https://lennyschmidt.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrlennyschmidt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrlennyschmidt TW: https://x.com/MrLennySchmidt TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC5oPionBKOSfdCh8zEsA8hg  All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us. (Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt) (Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt) Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "PAYIFUCAN" tab up top for Paypal options. "Total Schmidt Show" podcast streams every week and is available on all podcast platforms. Lenny takes you around the world to clubs, cruise ships, and countries and chats with other artists and entertainment professionals who do the same. They'll discuss their shows, travel, families, the entertainment business as a whole, as well as the thought process that goes in to it all. Get a "behind the scenes" look at some of the best entertainers working and traveling today. If you've seen live shows on a cruise, in a theater, or anywhere... chances are you've seen a guest on TSS.

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS164) John Knight

  7. Jun 24

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS163) Drew Marks

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt Changed the format a bit. If you are a follower or subscriber, you'll notice. If not, nevermind. Forget I said anything. Comedian Drew Marks joins us for the first show out of hiatus. Worked with him on the Carnival Panorama. Did the Baja run. My favorite, as many of you know. More Drew! IG - https://www.instagram.com/druciferxx/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/drewalanmarks All "Total Schmidt Show" audio episodes are free on all pod platforms.  "Total Schmidt Show" seasons 1-3 full video episodes are free on YouTube "Total Schmidt Show" seasons 4 full video episodes are available if you become a member of the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" for as little as $2 a month or $20 for the year

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS163) Drew Marks

  8. May 14

    Total Schmidt Show (4TSS161) JeRome

    Hey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidt JeRome returns my friend. A seasoned pro. We talk a lot of health in this pod. Diet, exercise, supplements... it takes a healthy balance to maintain yourself during the 200+ shows and 40+ weeks of travel you put your body through over a 30+ year career. We cover a lot of it here.

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**TOTAL SCHMIDT SHOW**Comedian Lenny Schmidt has spent nearly four decades making a living performing live. Comedy clubs, theaters, cruise ships, television, film—and more than a few rooms that probably should never have had a microphone.On **Total Schmidt Show**, Lenny sits down with the people who know that life firsthand: comedians, musicians, singers, dancers, magicians, actors, writers, and other professional entertainers he meets while traveling the world.Some you've heard of. Some you haven't.That's kind of the point.**Total Schmidt Show shines a light on the working live entertainer**—the people who built real careers getting onstage, doing the work, entertaining audiences, and figuring out how to make a living in show business.They talk about the craft, the road, the good gigs, the horrible gigs, travel, money, failure, success, and all the weird shit that happens when performing for strangers becomes your actual job.The show grew out of Lenny's pandemic podcast, **Quarantine Comedy**, where live performers talked about surviving a world in which live performance suddenly disappeared. Total Schmidt Show continues that conversation by focusing on the people who are still out there doing it.**Laugh. Travel. Eat. Repeat.**Watch the video version of **Total Schmidt Show** on YouTube: **@MrLennySchmidt**Follow Lenny everywhere: **@MrLennySchmidt**More at **MrLennySchmidt.com**If you enjoy the show and want to support independent comedy and live-performance content, visit **MrLennySchmidt.com** for ways to support the show.

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  • Creator
    Lenny Schmidt
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    161
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 TOTAL SCHMIDT SHOW
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