Episodes 26
Avg. Duration 1h 14m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Bay Area is full of impressive performers, and Bay Waves is here to showcase that talent. Join hosts Johnny T and Dylan Ray as they interview the best comedians, poets, musicians and more in the Bay. Maybe you'll laugh, maybe you'll cry. Hopefully more laughing. Johnny and Dylan won't know what to do otherwise.

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The SF Comedian Who's Aiming to Be an Expert on ALL Comedy Forms - Adrian Ruvalcaba

Jun 05, 2026 1h 20m

Adrian Ruvalcaba joins us to talk about his comedy journey, what he has cookin in the pipeline, and the crazy stories he's got with knife-wielding Bay Area folks. We also put his politics knowledge…

B-Boy HK Ishida Talks Breakdance Culture and Olympic Controversy

May 16, 2026 1h 6m

Breakdancing battles, Olympic controversy, underground dance culture, and one VERY strong opinion about coffee grinders… this episode has it all. This episode features HK Ishida, a Bay Area…

Mentalist Jake Berg Reads Our Minds and Makes Us Believe in Magic

Apr 22, 2026 1h 20m

Anyone who says magic isn't real hasn't met mentalist Jake Berg (he blew our friggin minds).This episode features some absolutely wild mentalist tricks from Jake Berg, a mentalist and magician in the…

The Bay This Week: Whale Revenge, Earthquakes, and is SF the Happiest City in the US?

Apr 08, 2026 43m

Whales are hitting Windsurfers without mercy and we're on the whales' side.This episode we talk about wild news from the last week in the Bay Area, covering everything from whale retribution, to an…

We Found A Master of Maps. And Put Him to the Test (ft. LatitudeMaps aka John Griffis)

Mar 25, 2026 1h 6m

John Griffis (LatitudeMaps) 3D prints topographical maps of states, countries, and regions and creates video content detailing the process of producing these beautiful maps.This episode features an…

The Bay Area's Favorite Improviser - Conor Allen

Mar 11, 2026 1h 27m

Conor Allen is an Oakland-based comedian teaching and performing improv with All-Out Comedy, Improv All Stars, Puppet Party, Endgames Improv, and various venues across the bay.This episode features a…

What Even Is “Electronic Math Rock”? ft. Shoefinger

Feb 25, 2026 1h 9m

Shoefinger is a technomage guitarist/musician/DJ with a super unique sound he describes as electronic math rock (with cumbia and indie influences). Oh, and bet you didn't think he competes in Smash…

She Dropped A Marketing Career to Pursue Art (w/Alex Berg)

Feb 11, 2026 1h 23m

Alex Berg left a stable marketing career to bet on graphic design, right as AI is flipping the creative world upside down. In this episode, Alex breaks down what a career pivot actually takes, what…

The Bay This Week: Coyotes Love a Prison Break, SF Sketchfest, & Ringing Republicans

Jan 28, 2026 41m

This week we chat about what news is making waves across the Bay Area, including an insane swim from a coyote to Alcatraz, the energy around SF Sketchfest, and a new payphone that allows you to call…

Bay Area Sketch Comedy Is Having a MOMENT (w/ Emily Nodal & Sam Zahn of 'Children of Divorce')

Jan 14, 2026 1h 41m

Bay Area sketch comedy group Children of Divorce (Emily Nodal & Sam Zahn) pulled up to Bay Waves and we immediately lost control of the conversation (in the best way). In this absolutely…

How a Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Became a Fantasy Novel (w/ author Barak Engel)

Dec 31, 2025 1h 14m

On this episode we’re joined by Bay Area author Barak Engel, who took a Dungeons & Dragons campaign he was running and turned it into a full-blown fantasy novel. Turns out being a great Dungeon…

We Found A Goth Comedian. Turns Out the Internet Already Loves Him (w/Oliver Graves)

Dec 17, 2025 1h 21m

On this episode, we’re joined by the hilarious Santa Rosa comedian Oliver Graves (often labeled a 'Goth' Comedian for his emo presentation), who famously won the hearts of America from his appearance…

How Does a Children's TV Writer Become a Bay Area Stand Up Comic? (w/ Doug Cordell)

Dec 03, 2025 1h 19m

On this episode, we’re joined by Bay Area comedian, storyteller, and Emmy-winning writer Doug Cordell! Doug's wild journey has taken him from the writer's room of some of your favorite children's TV…

How Do Magic and Comedy Work Together? (w/ Sean Francisco)

Nov 19, 2025 1h 3m

On this episode, we’re joined by Bay Area comedy magician Sean Francisco, who blends stand-up energy with mind-bending tricks. Sean talks about how he got started in magic, how he builds and tailors…

Is This Oakland's Ultimate Comedy Mom? (w/ Colleen Breen)

Nov 05, 2025 1h 19m

On this episode we talk with the hilarious and ever enjoyable Colleen Breen, founder and operator of Oakland's top Improv Comedy theater, All Out Comedy. We talk about Colleen's journey to creating…

Is Wrestling the Wildest Art Form in the Bay Area? (w/ Dark Sheik)

Oct 22, 2025 1h 15m

What does it take to be a Bay Area wrestler? Dylan and Johnny figure out while getting headlocked with Sam Khandaghabadi, better known by her wrestling persona DARK SHEIK. Sam is the owner and…

The Bay's Biggest Showman - Jamie DeWolf

Oct 08, 2025 1h 12m

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Jamie DeWolf, the larger-than-life emcee, filmmaker and creator behind The Ruckus Revival, a one-of-a-kind vaudeville-style variety show that's been running in the Bay…

Clowning Isn't Child's Play for a Horror Clown - April Garro aka 'Loony the Clown'

Sep 24, 2025 59m

Dylan and Johnny sit down with April Garro, also known by her alias Loony the Clown! We dive into April’s journey of discovering her clown, from scaring audiences in haunted houses to mastering the…

Tap Dancing is Percussion From the Sole - Casey Tessier

Sep 11, 2025 1h 13m

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Casey Tessier, a Bay Area tap dancer and award-winning percussionist, to explore the art, rhythm, and joy of tap. We've never seen anyone SO passionate about dance.…

Leveling Up in Indie Pop and Video Games - Max Gerlock (Super Cassette)

Aug 28, 2025 1h 2m

Dylan and Johnny sit down with Max Gerlock, lead guitarist, vocalist, and founder of Super Cassette. Since 2016, Super Cassette has been serving up irresistibly catchy indie-pop across the Bay, and…

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How many episodes does Bay Waves have?

Bay Waves has published 26 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.

Is Bay Waves still active?

Bay Waves is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 14m.

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