Jesse Rivera Presents: What’s Next With Jess.
195 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsTalking to my creative friends to find out ’what’s next?’. Creative folksI meet and find interesting. Comics, Actors, Artists, breaking down where they’re from, what they’ve been up to and what’s next.
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Lendy West:Top 5 Beastie Boys Albums
November 24, 2021 17:13 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB4 and 3 and 2 and 1.... are you ready for this? Top 5 Beastie Boys Albums with my Guest Co-Host Lendy West! Please enjoy and follow us on the gram! Lendy West on The Gram Jesse Rivera on The Gram
Amber Pace
November 22, 2021 00:40 - 52 minutes - 44.1 MBChico stand up Amber Pace gets real when we talk about life, comedy and everything in-between. Amber on The Gram Jesse on The Gram Mento Buru on The Gram
D-Roc & Catching Up With Morgan Anderson
November 15, 2021 02:24 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBToday on the podcast we introduce a new segment called Catching Up. It's just a quick 10 minute chat with one of the homies out on the road. Today we catch up with Morgan Anderson. Following our catch up we have full episode with the homie D-Roc. D is a solid dude and a great comic. He has also dabbled a bit in sketch and long from video. He tells his story of picking telling jokes over writing rhymes. He's all heart and it shows. Please enjoy my chat with Mr D-Roc. Follow D-Rock o...
Willie Travis
November 08, 2021 05:08 - 58 minutes - 48.9 MBWillie Travis is one of the kindest dudes you will ever meet. I really look forward to working more with this dude in the future. For now here's our talk about life, comedy and of course Five Easy Questions Follow Willie on the Gram Jesse on The Gram Follow the Podcast on The Gram Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Top 5 Halloween Movies with Nicole, Lendy, and Jessica
October 21, 2021 04:59 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBThis time around I'm joined by comics Nicole Eichenberg, Lendy West, and Jessica De La Garza to discuss what started off as Top 5 Halloween movies but almost turned into Top 5 Horror Flicks!. For the first time in Top 5 history we compiled a list of 20 films with no repeats! Hope you enjoy our list and our banter. Music Courtesy of Mento Buru Follow Nicole on The Gram Follow Lendy on The Gram Follow Jessica on The Gram Finally Follow ME!
Morgan Anderson
October 17, 2021 22:03 - 49 minutes - 49.3 MBMorgan is absolutely one of my favorite local comics and I had a blast chatting with her this morning. Please enjoy the podcast and follow us on instagram. Background music is courtesy of Mento Buru Morgan Anderson on Instagram Jesse Rivera on Instagram Mento Buru on Instagram
Top 5 Tim Burton Movies with V Y La Comadre
October 13, 2021 15:20 - 58 minutes - 43.6 MBAlicia and Visalia are back and we're talking Tim Burton movies. Please enjoy and leave a comment with your Top 5 Tim Burton Movies.
Josh Means-Verbal Insults
October 11, 2021 04:31 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MBThe creator of Sacramento's own Verbal Insults League stopped by the podcast studio today and we talked all things Verbal Insults. Please enjoy our chat and follow us on the instagram. Verbal Insults Josh Means Jesse Rivera Podcast
Sarah Dutcher
October 03, 2021 19:10 - 52 minutes - 31.5 MBComic, lover of Christmas, and Super Nerd Sarah Dutcher was a blast to talk to this morning. Hope you all enjoy our chat. Sarah on The Gram Jesse on The Gram
Nicole Anette
September 26, 2021 20:28 - 45 minutes - 24.4 MBNicole Anette is absolutely one of my favorite humans in the comedy scene. She came over to have some coffee with me and we had a blast talking about comedy, California, riffing, and life in general. Please enjoy our conversation and please follow us on The Gram Nicole on The Gram The podcast on The Gram Jesse on The Gram
Top 5 Female SNL Cast Members with Charlotte Hoar, Lindsay Monday, and Michelle Petro
September 26, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBRecorded a few months ago but never posted to the podstream. Here are three of the funniest improvisors I know talking about their Top 5 Female SNL cast members of all time. Please enjoy
Ashley Monique
September 20, 2021 01:18 - 37 minutes - 31.1 MBI'm back and I'm chatting with some of the newer homies and one of the newest of the new homies is the very funny, very talented very witty Ashely Monique. Please enjoy this episode and follow us on the Gram. Jesse Rivera Likes to Talk Ashely Monique
Top 5 Female RnB Albums of The 90's
June 05, 2021 19:45 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBNicole Eichenberg, Rhoda Ramone, and Aivy Cordova join me via zoom and we go chasing waterfalls searching for the best Female lead RnB albums of the 90's Jesse on The Gram Aivy on The Gram Nicole on The Gram Rhoda on The Gram
Top 5 Disney Animated Movies
May 26, 2021 03:12 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBTina Jett, Buddy Dean, and Mike LaRosa, and I come together via Zoom to talk about a subject near and dear to many of us, Disney animated. The Classics all the way up to the Pixars and beyond. Hop you enjoy and leave a comment with your Top 5 Disney
Top 5 Seinfeld Episodes
May 17, 2021 02:40 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThe Crew is back together and we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of all time! Top 5 Seinfeld episodes was a blast to record and we could have easily done Top 25 but we really wanted to keep it under 2 hours lol. Please enjoy Top 5 Seinfeld Episodes and leave a comment with your Top 5.
Emma Haney and Kacie Shingara Live From The Sacramento Comedy Spot
May 06, 2021 03:31 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBComic Talk:The Vaccinated Edition – Live from Inside Sacramento Comedy Spot Jesse Rivera sits with his guests Emma Haney and Kacie Shingara to talk about working straight through the pandemic. Some jobs stayed the same while others adapted to an ever-changing world. From the constant concerns about being exposed to COVID-19 all the way through to the relief of finally being fully vaccinated. It has been a rough ride for all of us. Please join us as we breathe a huge sigh of relief, live-stre...
Top 5 Prince Songs
May 03, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBWell it was suppossed to be Jacqui, Aja, and Johnny but it ended up being just Aja and Johnny. Don't worry we found Jacqui and we'll let her explain. Now please enjoy Top 5 Prince Songs. Please follow us on The Gram Jesse Rivera Johnny Taylor Aja Mae Jacqui Pirl
Top 5 Albums of The Lilith Era
April 18, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBI had the pleasure of reunited gal pals Sara and Allison to talk about one of the most important era's of recent music history. Today we discussed the Top 5 Artists/Albums of The Lilith Era. We covered mainly 1993-1999 and we were all over the place. When it was all over however we did all agree on a Top 5 Albums from this era. Please enjoy. Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Top 5 British Invasion Songs Minus The Beatles and Rolling Stones
April 12, 2021 02:40 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBCourt and Cory of 6 O' Clock Dad Rock joined me via Zoom and educated my ass to some British Invasion minus the almighty Beatles and Rolling Stones. So much good music was discussed during this podcast I decided to make a playlist to go along with it. Peep the link below. Leave a comment with your favorite song from the British Invasion also follow 6 O' Clock Dad Rock on Instagram Dad Rock Talk on The Gram The Songs Playlist Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Top 5 Synth Pop Albums 1983-1988
April 05, 2021 02:53 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAlicia and Sara are back and we are discussing the Top 5 Synth Pop Albums released between 1983 to 1989. We had to narrow it down in order to be able to zero in on only a handful of albums from such an important era. Please enjoy. Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on Youtube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Top 5 Taylor Swift Songs
March 29, 2021 03:21 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBDayna and Tessa join me via Zoom and we go over our Top 5 Taylor Swift Songs, yes only 5! This one was so much fun because I learned so much about not only Taylor Swift but her devoted fans. I hope you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed recording. Feel free to leave a comment with your Top 5 Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on Youtube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Top 5 Baseball Movies
March 08, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe gang is back together and we are talking baseball! Some surprises are on this list and not on this list. What is on this list is some friends reminiscing about our love of movies and baseball. Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on Youtube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Top 5 Hair Metal Albums with Sara and Marco
February 22, 2021 03:09 - 1 hour - 72 MBThis week I am joined by a couple of Sacramento Comedy Spot favorites Marco Cabodi and Tella Novella and Hypothechick's Sara Aghamohammadi. We go over our lists of the Top 5 Hair Metal Albums of the 80's. It was a great chat and we seemed to have very similar tastes and were all equally confused as to exactly what is Hair Metal. Please enjoy the show. Sara on The Gram Marco on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Jesse on The Gram Comic Talk on Youtube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Top Five Rom Coms of The 80's
February 15, 2021 03:37 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBToday I am joined by Alicia, Matt, and Vidalia as we present our Top Five Rom Coms of the the 80's. But wait there's more. Not only do we present our personal Top Fives but then we settle on al overall Top Five from each other's list. It's a good time and we hope you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed recording this. Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
2021 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
February 11, 2021 05:56 - 13 minutes - 31.4 MBJesse holds no punches on who should or shouldn't be inducted into The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Class in 2021
Tara Christian-Weidner and Jesse Talk About Halftime Shows
February 08, 2021 03:51 - 41 minutes - 95.5 MBIt was a great weekend for myself and for The Weekend but not so much for the Kansas City Chiefs, maybe they should change their name. I talk about my lovely weekend and then Tara Christian-Weidner and I talk about Super Bowl Halftime Shows and The Nightstalker Documentary. Check out Tara on her own podcast link below MDK Squad-A podcast Tara is on Tara on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Jesse Buys More Records
February 01, 2021 04:04 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBJesse talks about buying records, selling records, Miley Cyrus, Terminator, The Little Things, and makes his Super Bowl Predictions
Jesse All By Myself
January 25, 2021 06:29 - 18 minutes - 42.9 MBI have no guest this week but I still wanted to hear my own voice and keep your subscription feed fresh. Comic Talk on The Gram Jesse on The Gram Music courtesy of Mento Buru
Nicole Eichenberg-Mike LaRosa-The Future of Cinema
January 18, 2021 07:55 - 1 hour - 144 MBMike and Nicole join me via Zoom to discuss something we all miss: Going to the movies. We also talk about how we've satisfied our thirst for cinema during the pandemic and what movies we're still dying to see on the big screen Nicole on The Gram Mike on The Gram Mike on Letterbox
New Music Peligro Brass and Chonnie Gold
January 11, 2021 06:24 - 17 minutes - 40.9 MBI had no interview for you this week. I did some planning for future episodes but I also wanted to bring you something fresh so. I reached out to a couple of local artists and they were kind enough to let me share some of their new music with you all. I'm opening the show with Peligro Brass, they just released a cover of Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. I flippin love this song always have they do it much justice. Then I talk about what I have coming up in the next few weeks and I mention...
Johnny Taylor
January 04, 2021 17:42 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJohnny Taylor joins me via Zoom and we chat up about how we finished off 2020, our hopes for the next couple of months, and how his podcast: Hipsterocracy with Johnny Taylor has been coming along. Johnny on The Web Johnny on Facebook Johnny on The Gram Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Dana Whissen
December 28, 2020 03:10 - 1 hour - 143 MBDana is my kind of peoples, she has improv and stand up in her repertoire. The Stand Up and Improv world's while they both focus on making people laugh do not always intersect and when they do intersect they are very often not the same thing. So it's nice to be able to chat with someone about both of both these worlds in the same conversation. At the end of the day Dana just seemed to me like a cool ass comedy nerdy and I really dug this about her the most. I hope you pick on her funny talen...
Top 10 Soundtracks of The 90's
December 25, 2020 20:08 - 1 hour - 208 MBI have assembled an all-star cast of 80's kids to put together the Top 10 Soundtracks of the 90's. This was a lot of fun to do I hope you enjoy listening! Here's a link for a playlist made with a song from the Top Ten and the Honorable Mentions. Thank you Coach Pena, Mrs U, Matt, and V for participating! See ya next year! Top Soundtracks Playlist
Damian Harmony and Ed Blaylock
December 21, 2020 03:55 - 1 hour - 179 MBEducators by day, nerds by night. Damian and Ed recently joined me via Zoom to chat a little about life and work pre, during, and what we hope to change post pandemic. Damian and Ed also host their own podcast A Geek History of Time. Links below. Thanks for stopping by: A Geek History of Time Damian on The Gram Ed on Twitter
Danielle Arce and Nick Larson
December 14, 2020 02:07 - 56 minutes - 129 MBDanielle Arce and Nick Larson host of The Secret Minorities podcast joined me via Zoom Recently and here is the end result. We cover a broad range of topics but mostly how have we been dealing with our shit these last 9 months. Please enjoy Episode 83 of Comic Talk the Podcast Secret Minorities on The Gram Secret Minorities Podcast Danielle on Facebook Danielle on The Gram Nick on Facebook Nick on The Gram Joke Me Off Podcast Joke Me Off on The Gram
Matt Munoz
December 07, 2020 07:45 - 1 hour - 176 MBThe podcast 30 years in the making! I sit down via Zoom with one of my oldest and dearest friends Matt Munoz. Matt and I discuss so much in this episode and we really could have gone on for another 3 hours but we decided to end it just after the 1 hour mark. Please enjoy our conversation and please find yourself a digital version of Mento Buru's East Bakersfield Christmas available wherever you stream your music. Mento Buru on Facebook Mento Buru on The Gram Download Mento Buru on The Hub...
Jocelyn McGregor
November 23, 2020 04:54 - 1 hour - 146 MBJocelyn is an amazing artist creating out of Sacramento California. Her tattoo work was booming when the pandemic went boom back in March. Jocelyn and I chat about how she has stayed creative these past months and the exciting new projects her creativity has started. Shop Jocelyn's Etsy Page Jocelyn on The Gram Jocelyn on Facebook Mento Buru on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on Youtube
Rhoda D Ramone
November 16, 2020 06:02 - 1 hour - 161 MBRhoda is one of my favorite local comics. She always has cool things to talk about and today we talked a lot about music and a little bit about comedy. Please enjoy. Rhoda on The Gram Rhoda on The Twitter Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on Youtube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Deedra Patrick
November 09, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 160 MBA hometown hero of mine Deedra Patrick is a vocal legend in my hometown of Bakersfield. When the Pandi started she re-found her love of painting and has rebranded herself as a painter in these changing times. Deedra has lead an interesting life and has overcome many obstacles to get to her current evolution Deedra Patrick online Art Store Deedra's Art on Facebook Deedra's Art on The Gram
Maryam Moosavi
November 02, 2020 04:47 - 1 hour - 145 MBMaryam Moosavi is one of my favorite peeps in Sacramento. She joined me via Zoom and we chatted about Comedy In The Park, Sidewalk Comedy, pandemic writers block, and much much more. Please enjoy Episode 78 Maryam on Facebook Maryam on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Music courtesy of Mento Buru
Maria Diploudis
October 26, 2020 04:20 - 1 hour - 154 MBMaria Diploudis joined me via Zoom and shared so many interesting stories we almost forgot to talk about comedy. There was plenty of bird talk and lots of real talk and I learned so much about Greek culture and traditions. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed living it. Maria on The Gram Maria on Facebook Comic Talk on The Gram Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Jessica De La Garza
October 19, 2020 05:20 - 1 hour - 163 MBA stand up comic, a mom, a show producer, a social advocate, a decent human being are just some of the hats Jessica De La Garza wears. I really enjoyed our chat and really look forward to watching this young entertainer shine in the future. Please enjoy Episode 76 of Comic Talk The Podcast and follow Jessica on her social media's Jessica on Facebook Jessica on The Gram Room 82 on The Gram Room 82 on Facebook Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Beth and Sammy Kay of Revolution Vintage
October 12, 2020 03:31 - 1 hour - 152 MBBeth and Sammy Kay were not just happy opening up a vintage boutique in downtown Bakersfield. They wanted to bring to life the sounds of the music they loved and also do this in a vintage way by way of vinyl records. Selling vintage goods and producing new sounds on vinyl is what they are all about and I absolutely had a great time reminiscing about The Bakersfield Sound with Beth and getting an education about the New Jersey Bar Scene with Sammy. Please enjoy Episode 75 of Comic Talk The Po...
Tara Christian-Weidner
October 05, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 142 MBTara and I are both 2 years into our Comedy journey but this is not the only thing we have in common. I recently met Tara when I did her Rush In Roulette Zoom Open Mic. Please enjoy Episode 74 as Tara talks about how she used this down time to finally start hosting her own shows and how she plans to carry this momentum into the next phase of her comedy career. Tara on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on YouTube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Jessica Roberts
September 28, 2020 07:10 - 1 hour - 167 MBJessica's story will inspire you. A survivor of The Paradise Fire two years ago and just a survivor at life. She took an interesting path to comedy and I was totally blown away at just how resilient a person she is. I hope her story inspires you as much as it has me. I really enjoyed my Zoom Time with Jessica and I think you will too. Jessica on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Episode 72 Austin Carr
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBIt was great catching up with the creator of Talking After Sets Austin Carr. Austin is one of the nicest dudes I've met doing comedy. We talked about his show Talking After Sets and what he's been working on since. Austin Carr on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on YouTube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Episode 71 Special Birthday Edition Emma Haney
September 16, 2020 03:23 - 1 hour - 167 MBEmma Haney is back for our Second Annual Birthday Podcast. This time however we are joined by a few Special Guests. Thank you Becky Lynn, Jesse Jones, Kim Martel, and Michelle Petro for joining us. Pleas enjoy! Emma on The Gram Becky Lynn on The Gram Jesse Jones on The Gram Kim Martel on The Gram Michelle Petro on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on YouTube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Episode 70 Melissa Ausilio
September 14, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 168 MBMelissa Ausilio is a social worker, a boxer, an entrepreneur, a daughter, and just an all around bad ass. She joined me recently to talk about her life's journey and her plans to make her mark in the world of boxing and beyond. She left me more than inspired I think she'll do the same for you. Please enjoy our conversation. Melissa on The Gram RevolHeart on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on YouTube Music Courtesy of Mento Buru
Episode 69 Tina San Lucas
September 07, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 156 MBThe heat must have gotten to me because in the intro I say it is Monday December 7th when obviously I meant to say Monday September 7th. Anyways here is episode 69 duuuude with my dear friend Tina San Lucas. We had a good talk but then again Tina and I always have good talks. So now without further ado please enjoy Episode 69 here we go! Tina on The Gram Comic Talk on The Gram Tina on Facebook Comic Talk on Youtube and as always thank you to Mento Buru for allowing me to use your mus...
Episode 68 Alicia Davis
August 31, 2020 05:19 - 1 hour - 146 MBAlicia Davis is back! Her third time on the podcast really was a charm. Please enjoy this episode with my very dear friend Alicia, we talk all about Love Horrors, comedy, and much much more. Episode 68, here we go! Love Horrors on The Gram Love Horrors on Youtube Comic Talk on The Gram Comic Talk on Youtube Mento Buru on Youtube