Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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The Verbal Gym is a place where aspiring stand-up comedians can interact and learn from each others successes and failures. A place where we break down the hustle that drives people to pursue a career in comedy.

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Michael D'Angelo

Dec 01, 2025 48m

The Verbal Gym is back from a break and this episode is awesome! We are joined by Marine Veteran and hilarious comedian Michael D'Angelo. He produces shows for the troops with his company "Rapid Fire…

Steve Peters

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In this episode we chat with Kansas City based comedian Steve Peters. His life as a former police officer, Middle Eastern security contractor and bar owner have given him a platform of experiences to…

Fizaa Dosani

May 16, 2025 47m

In this episode we sit down with Fizaa Dosani, the super-talented creator of Facial Recognition Comedy, a monthly show highlighting South Asian comedians at The World Famous Comedy Store. Her…

Eric Rocha

Apr 17, 2025 53m

In this episode we chat with Comedy Store doorman Eric Rocha as he explains the path that took him from open mic workout rooms to the epic stages of The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is genuinely…

John Grimes

Dec 12, 2024 52m

In this episode comedian John Grimes discusses his move to Los Angeles from St Louis to pursue a life in standup, its pitfalls and its victories. His story on how he landed the gig as Tony Rock's…

Aaron Branch

Jul 23, 2024 47m

In this episode the super talented Aaron Branch shares his standup journey with us. From his start in standup in Chicago to his decision to make the big move out to the West Coast and the cut throat…

Rocky Dale Davis

May 30, 2024 45m

Alabama bred comedian Rocky Dale Davis joins us on this episode to discuss his evolution from small town comic to headliner. His advice on crowd work and rowdy rooms is a must for anyone about to…

Daniel Alvarez

May 05, 2024 53m

On this episode we are joined by L.A. based comedian Daniel Alvarez. He is a rising star on the West Coast comedy scene and he shares with us his journey through standup and the unique challenges he…

Bear Badeaux

Mar 06, 2024 55m

On this episode we are joined by Bear Badeaux, the Cajun born and bred creator of the super successful "Mullet Time" comedy show and a hilarious standup in his own rite! His advice on learning from…

Caitlin Benson

Feb 17, 2024 52m

On this episode Caitlin Benson, one half of the couple behind the super successful standup production company "Can't Even Comedy" joins us and gives us an behind the scenes look at what it takes to…

Billy Myers III

Jan 01, 2024 46m

Comedian Billy Myers III takes on a journey through finding your feet in L.A. as unconventional "Alt" act to growing an idea and bringing that idea to one of the worlds greatest comedy clubs! His…

Jay Washington

Dec 21, 2023 50m

In this episode comedian Jay Washington shares his journey of going from professional wrestling in Chicago to doing standup in some of the biggest comedy clubs in Los Angeles. His takes on crowdwork…

Daniel Holt

Nov 07, 2023 46m

In this episode English born comedian Daniel Holt explains how he took a disadvantaged upbringing and used it as fuel to take him to to the standup stage in Australia where he has become one of the…

Dan Paustian

Aug 04, 2023 47m

In this episode we sit down with comedian and actor Dan Paustian who gives us fantastic advice on producing your own standup show, disarming rowdy bar customers and dodging verbal barbs from Chef…

Nate Welch

Apr 10, 2023 47m

Louisiana native Nate Welch joins us on this episode and explains how the jump from nightclub doorman to standup comic can be an organic one! After co-creating "Comic Wars" at the Hollywood Improv…

Maxi Witrak

Mar 12, 2023 41m

Comedian, Actor and Musician, Maxi Witrak stops by The Verbal Gym to discuss juggling all three disciplines. Her perspective on developing as a standup in the L.A. comedy scene is a great listen!

Alex Conn

Jan 16, 2023 58m

Comedian Alex Conn joins us and explains where his love of comedy originated and how he leverages his creativity to gain a foothold in the ultra competitive L.A. standup scene. His tips on producing…

Mike Eshaq

Nov 19, 2022 1h 10m

Comedian and filmmaker Mike Eshaq joins The Verbal Gym and explains how an Indonesian mushroom trip led to some serious life changes and an eventual career in standup! He also has some great tips for…

Mike Eaton

Oct 05, 2022 1h 3m

The super-funny Mike Eaton joins me to discuss his long comedy road from Texas to Los Angeles and back to post-pandemic Austin. It's an illuminating look at the differences between the two thriving…

Kiki Andersen

Aug 16, 2022 40m

The super-talented Kiki Andersen discusses her comedic journey from doing improv in Baltimore while holding down a job as a field news reporter to moving to Los Angeles and getting booked on some of…

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