A Comedy Advice Podcast

Ben Brainard is a nationally touring comedian and a Tik Tok sensation with a natural ability to make any crowd laugh. During quarantine, Ben found viral success producing “The Table,” a sketch comedy series about how the various states of the US are handling current events. Ben has always said “yes” to opportunities, and his “I’ll try anything once” attitude has ultimately lead to some hilarious stories and an irrationally high 26 different jobs since he turned 16. Ben has done everything from work a drive-thru at Chick-fil-A to drive a bus for the YMCA after school program, and now he takes the stage to tell all about everything he’s done and seen and make you laugh along the way. Standing at only 5’5 and weighing in at 125lbs, Ben is not an intimidating presence, but don’t let his size fool you! He packs some serious punchlines! From jokes about his stature to hilarious stories about dating, jobs, general life mishaps and even his crazy family, Ben is sure to have you laughing until your sides hurt! Follow Ben! https://www.benbrainard.com/ See Ben perform LIVE at Standup Live this Wednesday: https://phoenix.standuplive.com/shows/155750 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast  DM me questions!

Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City. Besides headlining and touring at clubs around the country, Jared hosts three highly-rated weekly podcasts. He co-hosts U Up? with Jordana Abraham of Betches, where they discuss their takes on modern dating with issues ranging from apps to hookups to relationships. Jared’s JTrain Podcast boasts over 450,000 listeners per month and regularly lands in the iTunes top 100. Guests have included: Michael Che, Pete Davidson, Colin Quinn, Sal Vulcano, Bert Kreischer, Dave Attell, Michelle Wolf and more. It’s been called “A Dear Abby for Dudes,” which is why both men and women tune in religiously. Additionally, every Monday night after The Bachelor, Jared goes live on YouTube in his Rose Rehash. Follow Jared: https://jaredfreid.com/ See Jared perform this weekend at CB Live: https://phxevents.cblive.com/events/50702 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast  DM me questions!

The Sklar Brothers are a post-modern take on a stand up comedy duo. Neil Strauss of the New York Times once wrote “Their comedy accepts the reality of being twins but does not use it as a crutch. Instead, they work their physical and mental similarities and correspondences, their status as imperfect carbon copies of each other. In their comedy the straight man is often an echo.” Jason and Randy have released 6 critically acclaimed comedy albums, have had two Comedy Central Half Hour Presents specials, and currently have a one hour stand up special on Netflix, titled “What Are We Talking About” and another one hour special that premiered on the Starz Network in May of 2018 called “Hipster Ghosts”.  Randy and Jason are also writers, directors and actors appearing in a wide variety of shows from Entourage to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to Curb Your Enthusiasm to Better Call Saul. They are currently recurring characters, the Drs. Green, on TruTV’s Those Who Can’t. However, they are perhaps most well known for their show Cheap Seats, a cult hit that appeared on ESPN Classic for 77 episodes. Their popular sports/comedy podcast View From the Cheap Seats is available on the Starburns Podcasting Network.  Their hit podcast Dumb People Town with cohost Dan Van Kirk is currently being developed as a narrative animated show with Sony for You Tube Premium. Most importantly, Randy and Jason are fathers and husbands living in Los Angeles. (not with each other — that would be weird.) See the Sklars this weekend at the Tempe Improv! https://www.tempeimprov.com/events/48315 Follow The Sklar Brothers! https://www.supersklars.com/  Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast  DM me questions or comments!

Ahmed Al-Kadri is a hilarious standup comedian I had the pleasure of seeing at the Tempe Improv. We talk about his career in comedy, his success in TikTok, and how his online presence has helped him get closer to his main passion of standup. Ahmed also drops some truth bombs on the importance of making sure you have balance in your life before nurturing your passion. Great conversation. Follow Ahmed! https://www.instagram.com/ahmedlovesbread/ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast  DM me questions or comments!‬  #podcast #comedy

Gavin Bloom is one of the funniest comedians I know. Period. Follow Gavin: https://www.instagram.com/gavinbloomcomedy/?hl=en Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast  DM me questions or comments!‬  #podcast #comedy

TBS called Ben Gleib “one of the funniest comedians working today." Ben's hour standup special Neurotic Gangster premiered on Showtime and is now available on Amazon Prime. Ben was the host of the brainteaser gameshow Idiotest, an actor that recently appeared on Just Beyond on Disney+, and yes, he even ran for president of the United States in the 2020 election.  See Ben perform live at the House of Comedy in Phoenix: https://az.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/ben-gleib/ Follow Ben & see his show dates at https://www.bengleib.com/ Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast  DM me questions or comments!‬  #podcast #comedy

Joshua, Christian, and Erika join A Comedy Advice Podcast this week! Hear about how they made their podcast bloom through Tiktok, Christian and Erika's romantic origins, how Erika doesn't really remember meeting Josh, and so much more. These guys are amazing!   Listen to The Judgies here:    Follow The Judgies on Twitter: https://twitter.com/judgiespod Or Instagram: https://instagram.com/judgiespod    Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2   Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast  DM me questions or comments!‬  #podcast #comedy

Mike B. Dapper was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was raised in Oakland, California. He began his entertainment career with "Kid and Rueben's Morning Show" on 104.7 KISS FM in 2003. Three years later he was a morning talent on Mega 104.3's Old School Station. During his eight years in radio he hosted concerts for the hottest artist's in the nation to include Jodeci, Mint Condition, New Edition, Keith Sweat, and Montell Jordan, etc.  He has been featured in some of the best venues across the country. Mike has performed at the famed Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, California. He was a finalist in "Arizona's Funniest Comedian with a Day Job." He is a charismatic comic who often incorporates his life as a married stay at home dad and comedian. Follow Mike to stay up to-date with his shows: https://www.instagram.com/mike_b_dapper/?hl=en Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast Leave me a message: 480-630-4108‬

CHARLIE BERENS is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. The Wisconsin native has been featured on Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, MTV News and more. Charlie began his career working for MTV News' Choose or Lose. After that he worked in front and behind the camera for emerging YouTube news channels. In 2012, Tribune Media tapped Charlie to host the comedic news show Nightcap. In 2013 he won an Emmy for "The Cost of Water" while reporting for KDAF.  In 2014 CBS Sports Network hired Charlie to host the sports gameshow You’re So Money. Also in 2014, PMC (Variety, Deadline) made Charlie the host of their comedy/entertainment news brand @Hollywood. From red carpets to Sundance to SXSW to Coachella, Charlie has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, politicians, actors, and musicians.  In 2016 Charlie turned his attention toward acting and developing his scripted series. He found success at the Just For Laughs Festival where Kevin Hart picked up Co-Anchor Confidential for his LOL comedy platform.  Charlie is regularly featured on Funny or Die. His comedic mashups including “If Jack Dawson Was Really From Wisconsin” have garnered more than 13 million views. Most recently Charlie's Manitowoc Minute series has received similar success -- including millions of views, and a sold-out standup comedy tour. See Charlie Perform Live: https://www.charlieberens.com/tour Preorder Charlie's Book The Midwest Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Survival-Guide-Drink-Everything/dp/0063074958 Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast

Ryan Kelly was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri where he started comedy as an improviser. He was trained at schools such as IO, Second City, UCB and Groundlings. He then ventured off to college where he wanted to try new exciting things, and thus he began his foray into performing stand-up comedy. His affinity for having absurd life experiences helped create his story telling style of comedy and the fact that he looks like a youth pastor made sure he kept it clean. His wild stories from negotiating a better deal during a mugging, surviving a plane crash and being tackled inside the NSA will leave you laughing and captivated. Ryan can now be found in Hollywood, California where he is a regular host and comedian at Flapper’s in Burbank.   See Ryan Live! Find his tour dates at https://www.ryankellycomedy.com/   Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2   Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast

Lexis Shardé is a Phoenix-based comedian that performs standup across the valley and hosts the podcast hits "Life Coaching Comedians" and "Fart Talk".  Follow Lexis! https://linktr.ee/LexisSharde Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast

David A. Arnold has been the best-kept secret in comedy until now. A 20-year stand-up veteran who has made his living performing, acting and writing for TV and film. David has performed on everything from Comedy Central to BET. He has one Netflix Special FAT BALLERINA currently streaming and preparing for a second to be produced by Lena Waithe and Kevin Hart. David has made his mark as a tv writer, and recently served as a producer on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated reboot series, FULLER HOUSE. His other television credits include REAL HUSBANDS OF HOLLYWOOD on BET; the Kelsey Grammer/Martin Lawrence sitcom, “PARTNERS” on FX; and Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE and MEET THE BROWNS. David has teamed up with record-breaking über producer Will Packer (LITTLE, RIDE ALONG) and Will Packer Media (BIGGER) for a new Nickelodeon comedy, titled THAT GIRL LAY LAY, a new comedy series starring Houston teen sensation and hip-hop artist Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High. Follow David: https://davidaarnold.com/ See David perform live at the Tempe Improv this weekend: https://www.tempeimprov.com/events/45453 Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me & see my upcoming show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast

Hannah Berner was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up playing competitive tennis professionally and for the University of Wisconsin. She emerged on the comedy scene by directing, editing, and acting in videos on Instagram and writing viral tweets. She has two podcasts, Giggly Squad and Berning In Hell, with over 8 million downloads. She was a cohost on Bravo’s Chat Room, as well as a member of Bravo’s Summer House for three seasons and performs standup in NYC and at clubs around the country. Hannah is an advocate for mental health, animals, and napping.   See Hannah perform LIVE at the Tempe Improv: https://www.tempeimprov.com/shows/147236  See Hannah's tour dates: https://www.hannahberner.com/  Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2  Follow me & see my upcoming show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast

Steve Rannazzisi is a nationally touring comedian with two specials on Comedy Central and an actor that has appeared on MTV's Punk'd, Paul Blart Mall Cop, and more, most notably as "Kevin McArthur" on the critically acclaimed FX Network comedy series, The League where he starred and wrote alongside Katie Aselton, Mark Duplass, Nick Kroll, Jonathan Lajoie, and Paul Scheer.  See Steve perform in at Standup Live/CB Live this weekend!   Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2  Follow me & see my upcoming show dates here: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast

Ali has appeared on BET’s One Mic Stand, Bill Bellamy’s Ladies Night Out Tour on HBO, and the season finale of HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. Being no stranger to television, Ali Siddiq has made appearances on Showtime, HBO, BET, AXS, Comedy Central’s critically acclaimed storytelling show “This is Not Happening”, and also shared his perspective of social and political issues on TV One’s Washington Watch with host Roland Martin. During his six years of incarceration Ali Siddiq cultivated the art of entertaining through comedy by sharing his funny stories and opinions with his fellow inmates. In fact, he released his special Bigger Than These Bars in 2018 on Comedy Central recorded in Bell County Jail in Texas for inmates to show the types of things that are possible after incarceration.  As a Houston native, Ali advocates for community leadership, outreach, and fundraising. He is a consistent vendor for the Fort Bend ISD School District and volunteers with Harris County’s Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. This past year, He participated in a Teachers’ Lounge comedy show with Fort Bend ISD and another in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, where he donated his proceeds to fellow Houstonians affected by the storm. In addition to his philanthropy, Ali headlines multiple comedy clubs around the US and comedy festivals around the world proving his ability to engage audiences of every demographic while leaving them laughing hysterically. During The New York Comedy Festival, Siddiq was named winner of Comedy Central’s “Up Next” competition, where he earned a spot on Comedy Central Stand-up Series: The Half Hour being named their ‘fan favorite’.   See Ali perform in at Standup Live this weekend! https://phoenix.standuplive.com/events/48333 Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-comedy-advice-podcast/id1326620580?mt=2 Follow me on Instagram: @ssettanni & @acomedyadvicepodcast See me LIVE 10/19 at the Trash or Treasure Show: https://linktr.ee/acomedyadvicepodcast