As a rising comic in the DFW comedy scene, Cody has already performed all over Texas and several surrounding states. Cody was once given a whole green back for his comedic performance. Since then, there has been no looking back. If you like quick-witted humor that tackles today’s toughest issues, then you will likely have to look elsewhere. But surely you will still love the slow-witted comedic stylings of Cody Swindell’s enjoyable nonsense. Cody is a rising star in the comedy scene, and this is a conversation on his journey thus far.

Darian is an Austin comedian that has gone through a journey of getting into shape. As part of that journey Darian lost a bunch of weight, and begin cycling as part of his regular fitness routine. In October of 2023 Darian decided to cycle from Austin Texas, to Las Vegas Nevada for Skank Fest, where he was a featured comedian. We begin the episode with Darian at the Famous Creek and The Cave (ATX) studio, and we end in Las Vegas were we wrap up the interview of his incredible journey.

Dez O’Neal is a Texas native who began in the arts studying theater and acting. He made the transition to stand-up comedy and has never looked back. Dez has been named "Funniest Comic in Texas" out of 500 contestants. Dez is a very experienced comedian that knows how to gauge a crowd even before he gets on the stage. Pivoting on the fly to make sure that the audience is laughing moment by moment is what sets Dez apart. This is a conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.

Arun Rama is an Indian American comedian, who got his start in Washington D.C. After moving to Dallas Arun has become a regular at the hottest comedy clubs in Dallas. Arun has a unique and interesting approach to the way he sees the world, and it shows in his comedy. Arun comedy can be reflected in the following conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.

Mike Eaton is a Austin, TX based comedian. Mike has been making people laugh all over the country, Mike Eaton is giggling personified. He is the former Austin Roast Battle Champion and host of the Highly Social podcast on the Drinking Bros Network(on this channel). When he’s not on stage, you can find Mike eating food. Mike has worked with: Louis CK, Whitney Cummings, Yannis Pappas, Tim Dillon, Jonathan Kite, Tone Bell, Tony Hinchcliffe, Big Jay Oakerson, Luis Gomez, Ian Edwards, and many more. This is a conversation is about his journey as a comedian thus far.

Peng Dang was born in China. His standup connects two worlds from growing up in China to living in the United States. His sharp observation, lighthearted sarcasm, and unique delivery have led him to opportunities to perform at comedy festivals including Tower City Comedy Festival, Portland Comedy Festival, and Dallas Comedy Festival. Peng Dang is a newly added regular performer at the world-famous Comedy Cellar, a NY comedy club that's frequented by celebrity performers such as Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Kevin Hart. He is a member of Stars of Tomorrow and a finalist at the Funniest Comic in Texas competition. He's worked with numerous prominent comedians including Leanne Morgan, Nigel Ng (Uncle Roger), and Cristela Alonzo (Netflix). This is a conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.

Parker Slavens is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian based out of Dallas, Texas. Starting his comedy journey as a child performing comedy magic shows across Texas and Tennessee; Parker has been on stages his entire life. His ability to connect with audiences has led to opportunities to perform nationwide, working with seasoned stand-ups, SNL alums, and a few members of the coveted magician’s alliance. This is a conversation about his journey thus far.

LaRon Wright is a comedian who got his start in the DFW Metroplex, now based in Austin, TX. Originally from the Panhandle, he brings his laid back approach of the small town to the big city and commands your attention with his low baritone voice and sharp wit. His stand up covers a broad range of topics from his unique upbringing, to race in America. LaRon has made a name for himself as an emcee and a feature, working with Rick Gutierrez, Paul Varghese, Nick Guerra and Dan Cummins. You can catch him at weekly shows in Austin, all over Texas and surrounding states. This is a conversation about his journey thus far.

Raj began his comedy journey in Dallas, and as a veteran comedian of 21 years Raj has become an international headliner. Raj was the first comic to be passed at The Laugh Factory on a 6 min guest spot and has since had his first hour special, “Raj Sharma Live from, Las Vegas”, produced and available on Amazon. That same year, he was THE stand-out performer of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase. In 2016, Raj co-created “Raj Sharma Presents…”, a series of shows benefiting charities across the U.S and Australia and is the headliner and a curator of the “Weirdass Pajama Festival”, the biggest comedy event in India. He is the co-founder of the “Indians at the Improv”, a finalist for “The Lucky 21” on HBO and toured with “The Next Generation of Evil Comedy Tour”. Raj is also an original member of “The Gurus of Comedy”, “Pundits With Punchlines” and “The United Colors of Comedy”. This is a conversation about his journey as a standup thus far. Part 2.

Raj began his comedy journey in Dallas, and as a veteran comedian of 21 years Raj has become an international headliner. Raj was the first comic to be passed at The Laugh Factory on a 6 min guest spot and has since had his first hour special, “Raj Sharma Live from, Las Vegas”, produced and available on Amazon. That same year, he was THE stand-out performer of the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase. In 2016, Raj co-created “Raj Sharma Presents…”, a series of shows benefiting charities across the U.S and Australia and is the headliner and a curator of the “Weirdass Pajama Festival”, the biggest comedy event in India. He is the co-founder of the “Indians at the Improv”, a finalist for “The Lucky 21” on HBO and toured with “The Next Generation of Evil Comedy Tour”. Raj is also an original member of “The Gurus of Comedy”, “Pundits With Punchlines” and “The United Colors of Comedy”. This is a conversation about his journey as a standup thus far.

Scott Crisp is a Dallas native. Scott has been doing comedy writing, and is one of the funniest comedians in the Dallas scene. He can be seen regularly at Hyena's Comedy Club, Addison Improv, and Dallas Comedy Club. This is a conversation about his journey as a standup thus far.

Derrick Jack is an Illinois born comedian; his quick-witted style of comedy is all Midwest. Why do you do comedy?", the answer is simple. "It's extremely difficult to be sad when you're laughing.” Derrick is a regular in the Dallas comedy scene and is a killer on the mic. Derrick is also a spoken word artist. This is a conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.

Sri Raj is a Dallas based comedian, with an interesting perspective and unique brand of comedy. As an Indian American growing up in Texas shaped his style of comedy and killer beard. This is a conversation about his journey as a comedian thus far.

Liz Miele, was born in New Jersey. Liz started doing stand-up at the age of 16 in NYC. At 18 she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine. Liz has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She’s also appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” She regularly tours internationally and has three albums out on Spotify & iTunes plus her first special “Self Help Me” is on YouTube. Her second special “The Ghost of Academic Future”, also on YouTube. Her first book, “Why Cats Are Assholes” 1 is available everywhere. This is a conversation with Liz on her journey as an artist thus far.

Paxton Bailey was born in Arlington Texas. Paxton graduated from Terleton State university, and has been doing stand up since 2022. As a young up and comer Paxton isn't afraid to push the boundaries to see where the breaking point is. Paxton is a regular in the Dallas comedy scene. He can be seen at Hyenas Comedy club Dallas & Fort Worth, and the Addison Improv. This is a conversation with Paxton on his Journey as a comedian thus far.

Nathan Rivas is an Amarillo Texas native, whose been in the DFW scene since 2017. Nathan was attending the University of North Texas when he first tried his shot at standup. Just like so many before him his first time wasn’t a roaring success, but Nathan was hooked instantly. Since then, Nathan has performed shows in various clubs like Hyena’s, Dallas Comedy Club, and Plano House of Comedy. When he’s not on the mic, Nathan is working on material with his comedy friends, or on his own. This is a conversation with Nathan about his journey as a comedian thus far.

Chandler Valencia was born in Louisiana, and is in the beginning stages of what is bound to be a very fruitful standup comedy career. Chandler has been doing open mics, and shows all over Texas. He has performed and interviewed on Kill Tony. Chandler was crowned the winner of the Ryan Joseph contest. Valencia is constantly out at open mics all over Dallas TX mastering his craft. He was the headliner at the Frisco Rail Yard comedy night. At just 22 years old there's no telling what this rising star will do in the future. This is a conversation with Chandler about his journey as a standup thus far.

Derrick Cakley has been doing standup comedy for over a decade. His debut comedy album “Telling Jokes and Wrecking Lives” is a great introduction to who Derrick is and his style of comedy. Derrick also performed at the Denton Black Film Festival and was the winner of the festival. Derrick has done standup all over the country and as a seasoned vet of over ten years, Derrick has been through the ups and downs of being a comedian. This conversation is about his journey as a standup thus far, and what the future holds.

Lawrence Rosales is a Dallas native and one of the rising stars of Texas comedy. He regulars at the Addison Improv, and Hyenas Comedy Club. Lawrence is a 2-time finalist for the Addison Improvs funniest comic in Texas competition. Lawrence has been working on the road for the last six years, and he’s worked with some of the hottest names in comedy including Mark Normand and Big Jay Oakerson. You've also seen him on the Kill Tony podcast. Lawrence has had an interesting path to comedy and his childhood and past has a lot to do with the brilliance of his comedy.

Shiva Ary is a stand up comedian from Dallas, TX. Shiva has been working as a comic for the past 6 years. Shiva has opened for Theo Von, Doug Stanhope Jon Reep, Fortune Femister, and many others! As an Indian/American comedian Shiva draws on his experiences growing up in Dallas. Shiva has a dark sense of humor and has a great way of finding the funny in any situation life throws at him.