Exit Strategy with Jeff Wattenhofer
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsGetting into show business is hard, convincing yourself to stay in show business can be even harder.
Join Jeff Wattenhofer as he talks to comedians, actors, and writers about what they might do with their lives if show business wasn't an option.
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Heather Thomson
May 09, 2018 07:01 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBComedian Heather Thomson is on the show today to chat about processing pain through comedy, still having to prove your comedy chops to younger generations of comics, and pomegranate repair serum. She even gives Jeff an impromptu interior design consultation! Will Jeff replace the countertops in his apartment's kitchen like Heather recommends? Follow Exit Strategy on Facebook and Twitter for constant countertop updates!! Got a question/comment for Jeff or any of his past guests? Send it...
Greg Edwards
May 02, 2018 07:01 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBGreg Edwards is so so so much more than his alter ego, Sparky Sweets from Thug Notes. He's also one hell of a stand up, and a beloved figure on the LA comedy scene. Greg is on the show today, talking root beer, mentoring kids, and escaping the Hollywood life to resettle in the deserts of Joshua Tree. Check out our page on Facebook for all your Exit Strategy news and views! https://www.facebook.com/ExitStrategyPodcast/ We're also on Twitter at (@exitstrategypod) or email us at exitstrateg...
Cory Loykasek
April 25, 2018 07:01 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBCory Loykasek would rather promote the work of his talented friends than himself, so we'll just do it for him. Cory is a member of the Dress Up Gang, an LA sketch group that just shot its first TV show for TBS. He's on the show this week chatting about cultivating a comedy career without social media, the shaving accessory no home should be without, and why you shouldn't take Ambien while transporting human organs. Check out our page on Facebook for all your Exit Strategy news and views! h...
Alison Stevenson
April 18, 2018 07:01 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBComedian and recent entrant into the podcasting world, Alison Stevenson is on the show this week! We're chatting about Jersey Shore, heading back to college in your thirties/possibly trying harder this time, and the grim reality of living that freelance life. Check out our page on Facebook for all your Exit Strategy news and views! https://www.facebook.com/ExitStrategyPodcast/ We're also on Twitter at (@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Curt Neill
April 11, 2018 07:01 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBMulti-hyphenate Curt Neill is an actor, comedian, athlete, fashion designer, and cowboy at heart. What does all that mean? We break it down this week on Exit Strategy! Curt's talkin' growing up in rural Oregon, the resurgence of bolo ties, and the humble beginnings of his latest entrepreneurial venture, Curt's Shirts. Check out our page on Facebook for all your Exit Strategy news and views! https://www.facebook.com/ExitStrategyPodcast/ We're also on Twitter at (@exitstrategypod) or ema...
Kimberly Clark
April 04, 2018 07:01 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBKimberly Clark should be more famous! Ya hear that, world!? She's on the show this week to talk revitalizing Detroit with bed and breakfasts, living without microwaves, and rollerskating, but like REAL rollerskating. We've made it to FACEBOOK! While that site still exists, follow the show at https://www.facebook.com/ExitStrategyPodcast/ We're also on Twitter at (@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Brodie Reed
March 28, 2018 07:01 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBBrodie Reed, along with Jeff and two other comedians run the hit Los Angeles stand up show SAUCE. On today's show, these two members of the SAUCE "quadfecta" sit and chat about shaking up their stand up routines, being unafraid of failing while shaking up their stand up routines, and the pleasures of a good desk. We've made it to FACEBOOK! While that site still exists, follow the show at https://www.facebook.com/ExitStrategyPodcast/ We're also on Twitter at (@exitstrategypod) or email u...
Jake Weisman
March 21, 2018 07:01 - 49 minutes - 45 MBJeff's sick and his guest, Corporate's Jake Weisman, is talking existentialism, psychedelics, and what's in store for the second season of Corporate. Grab the cold medicine and get ready to expand your damn mind! We've made it to FACEBOOK! While that site still exists, follow the show at https://www.facebook.com/ExitStrategyPodcast/ We're also on Twitter at (@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Sick Day!
March 14, 2018 07:01 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBGet out your sweatpants and turn on the Price is Right, cause Exit Strategy is sick for the week. No new interview this week, folks. Sorry! But there's still important news to be heard and a surprisingly well-timed podcast substitute for this week's missing episode. So, download and enjoy this mini-sode recorded just 12 hours shy of a 103 degree fever! We've made it to FACEBOOK! Can you believe Zuckerberg gave us the green light? Follow the show at https://www.facebook.com/ExitStrategyPo...
Chris Charpentier
March 07, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBChris Charpentier has one of the craziest day jobs in comedy history, and it factors heavily into his Exit Strategy™. A little about Chris, he loves Colorado, and will not put up with Utah's bullshit. He's got a little fashion advice for all you listeners as well, so wise up and download this episode! All your favorite podcasts say it, but are you actually doing it? Rate, review, and subscribe to the show to ensure it shoots up to the top of iTunes charts! Also, I (Jeff) personally would...
Christina Catherine Martinez
February 28, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBChristina Catherine Martinez has one foot in the comedy world and another in the art world. Now that she's escaped the trappings of running an art gallery and sought sanctuary in comedy, what would she do if being funny wasn't an option? Christina brought over some pastries and spent the afternoon chatting with Jeff about troubles with her bourgeois tastes, the cautionary tale that is Angelyne, and finding love at the Glendale Galleria. Find the show on Twitter at (@exitstrategypod) or e...
Anna Seregina
February 21, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBAnna Seregina has harbored a general anxiety about this podcast since the day it debuted. For several months now she's absolutely dreaded getting the call to appear on the show to talk about a life outside of comedy. Well, that day has finally arrived! And with it, a SUPER SIZED episode about failure, finding one's true identity through performance, and how probiotics factored into the worst bomb of Anna's career. Does the podcast give YOU a general anxiety? Let me know about it! Find t...
Josh Androsky
February 14, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJosh Androsky's done things most of us have never even dreamed of. He's on the show to talk about the existential crisis that came along with winning a million dollars in Los Vegas and the pitfalls of maintaining a foothold in comedy and politics at the same time. BONUS: Josh and Jeff finally get to the bottom of the eternal debate...how is La Croix pronounced. Something clever about rating, reviewing, and subscribing to the show on iTunes (This must be done, by law). Got somethi...
Ryan Schumaker
February 07, 2018 08:01 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBCertified Big Dog Ryan Schumaker is on Exit Strategy this week, talking to Jeff about hiding the fact that he's a comedian from coworkers, his days as a punk rock drummer, and of course Big Dogs graphic tees. A lot of people will tell you to rate, review, and subscribe to their podcast. NOT ME, BABY! I'd like you to subscribe, rate, and review. (Seriously though, please do that). Like the show? Drop us a line! Twitter(@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Paul Danke
January 31, 2018 08:01 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBFun fact, the first time Jeff saw Paul Danke, he was scared of him. Fortunately for all parties involved, Jeff and Paul clear up the misunderstanding, and chat about wine tastings, their personal barbers, and balancing comedy and fatherhood. Paul even records a 20 second commercial for New York Seltzer without even realizing it. The show, she needs your help. Ratings and Reviews on iTunes are the only way to muscle her past the other podcasts with "Exit Strategy" in the name. You don't wan...
James Fritz
January 24, 2018 08:01 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBXM Radio Raw Dog comedian and Gold Level 7-11 member James Fritz needs an Exit Strategy™, so he brought a laundry list of potentials to Jeff's house to discuss. Will he become a gator wrangler? Eddie Pepitone's assistant, perhaps? James and Jeff try to narrow it down, and chat about Chicago, their first open mics, Gorillas, and more along the way. Have you really NOT left a review on iTunes? Really? It's kind of a thing. Everybody's doing it! It helps the show (for real), so if you have a ...
Rhea Butcher
January 17, 2018 08:01 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBComedian (and fellow Leo) Rhea Butcher talks with Jeff about Academy Awards screeners, junk collecting, and all their Chicago cred. Are you enjoying Exit Strategy for the first time? Welcome! There's plenty of past episodes to binge on, but might I recommend these: Matt Ingebretson from Corporate Barbara Gray Megan Koester Solomon Georgio Also, make sure to subscribe to get new episodes every Wednesday! And hey, leave a rating while you're at it. For more information on Exit St...
David Venhuizen
January 10, 2018 08:01 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBRamblin' man, part-time cowboy, and poet David Venhuizen chats us up about his beloved Truck, the pitfalls of colorblindness, and Eric Dowdle puzzles. It's pretty nuts. For more information on Exit Strategy, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Tamra Brown
January 03, 2018 08:01 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBWe're talking LA this week, baby! Both Jeff and his guest, Liquid Feet's Tamra Brown, have a deep and unabiding love for their adopted home of Los Angeles. Join them as they discuss their favorite bus lines and Tiki bars, hidden speakeasy tunnels, and how Los Angeles can feel like a small town if you just let it. Strags! Yeah, you! The show is still in desperate need of nutrients in order to grow, a sustenance only found in your ratings and reviews on itunes! For more information on Exi...
Tess Barker
December 20, 2017 08:01 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHost of the Lady to Lady podcast, and the world's foremost Britney Spears expert, Tess Barker is on the show to chat about her Yale speaking engagement, escaping to Costa Rica, and her new podcast dedicated entirely to the Instagram account of Britney Spears. Bonus! Tess has given a nickname to fans of this show! Tune in for that, and let me know what you think. Contact us on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email the show at [email protected] Looking for the perfect holiday gift fo...
Will Weldon
December 13, 2017 08:08 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJeff's neighbor Will Weldon took a short walk down the street to the Exit Strategy Studios to chat a bit about comedy houses, Metallica, and becoming a househusband. What's the best gift to give your ol' pal Jeff for the holidays? A rating and a review on iTunes! For more information on Exit Strategy, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Solomon Georgio
December 06, 2017 08:01 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBFresh off the release of his first Comedy Central half hour and album, Solomon Georgio is on the show to talk about taping a Conan set while deathly ill, pre-show pooping, and the regrets he has about friends left behind in the pursuit of comedy. LISTENER! Yeah, you! The show is still in desperate need of nutrients in order to grow, a sustenance only found in your ratings and reviews on itunes! For more information on Exit Strategy, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email...
Allen Strickland Williams
November 29, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOn this week's Exit Strategy, Allen Strickland Williams talks trading in the chaos of an entertainer's life for the steady paycheck of a regular day job. It's an engaging discussion about what one does when the steam of a Conan TV appearance starts to dissipate. Along the way, Allen and Jeff discuss being dumb babies in LA comedy together, Altamont, and a gin that you might actually like. Don't forget to help out the show by leaving a review and rating on iTunes, and if you haven't subscri...
Erin Lampart
November 22, 2017 08:01 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBErin Lampart stops by to talk baked ziti, feeding lumberjacks, and the liberation that can come from personal crisis. Also, there's a mouse loose in the Exit Strategy studio. Did it make an appearance during the episode? Listen and find out! For more information on Exit Strategy, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Dan Gill
November 15, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBHost of the Groomzillas podcast Dan Gill stops by to share yet another Iowa-based Exit Strategy. Along the way he and Jeff discuss feet creeps, feeling alienated from the stand up comedy community, and Dan's legit family lineage of circus performers. Folks! I'm not gonna lie, I'm sorry to keep harping on the whole "leave a rating and review on iTunes" thing, but there's still a few crumbums that haven't done it yet! You know who you are! Help the show out by feedin' that iTunes algorithm! ...
Jamie Flam
November 08, 2017 08:01 - 58 minutes - 54 MBFormer Artistic Director of the Hollywood Improv Jamie Flam stops by to talk about his newest venture, Dynasty Typewriter. He's currently raising funds to reopen the doors of the historic Hayworth Theater in Los Angeles, repurposing the neglected space as a new destination for live comedy, music, and variety acts. The fundraising is daunting, and with tens of thousands dollars still left to raise, we'll find out how Jamie is coping with the pressure. If you'd like to contribute, head on ov...
Dave Ross
November 01, 2017 07:01 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBJeff's old buddy Dave Ross stops by to talk about the good old days of running a comedy show that was way out of their league, a heartfelt defense of escaping to Des Moines, and whether you should be bagging your own groceries at Trader Joe's. Pushing the email real hard this week, folks. Send a note to [email protected], let me know what you think of the show! And don't forget to give the show a star rating on iTunes! It helps knock the podcast up the almighty algorithm! ALL HAI...
Raj Desai
October 25, 2017 07:01 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBEmmy-nominated writer and comedian Raj Desai is on the show to talk disappointing parents, rival Raj Desais, and a hearty endorsement of the Futuro medical supply company. Don't forget to give the show a star rating on iTunes! It helps knock the podcast up the almighty algorithm! Follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) for updates. Got a comment or question, email to us, ya dope! [email protected]
Brandie Posey
October 18, 2017 07:01 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBBrandie Posey of the Lady to Lady podcast stops by to talk musical exit strategies. Along the way, she and Jeff get into the ins and outs of booking your own stand up comedy tour, creating your own Los Angeles cult, Terry Crews, and why you absolutely need to stop wearing antiperspirants. Want to help out the show? Dust off that iTunes password (create a new one) and rate, review, and subscribe. Every bit of exposure helps. For more info, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or ...
Matt Ingebretson
October 11, 2017 07:01 - 51 minutes - 47 MBStar of the upcoming Comedy Central show Corporate, Matt Ingebretson, stops by to chat with Jeff about sodas, woodworking, and what the hell they'd want to do with their lives if they gave all this up today. There's quite the discussion of probiotics in there as well. You'd be a damn FOOL not to listen! Also, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email us at [email protected]
Terrence Newman
October 04, 2017 07:01 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBSeeso's own Terrence Newman stops by the show with an exit strategy he's already pursuing. After years in comedy, he plans to trade the stage for the ring with a career in pro wrestling. Terrence discusses why it's probably better he started his in-ring career at 35 instead of right out of high school. ExitStrategyMania is running wild, but it needs your help. Please rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes, brother! Also, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email us at exitstr...
Megan Koester
September 27, 2017 07:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBMegan Koester (VICE), star of stage, screen, and page joins Jeff this week to talk about just how damn hard it truly is to survive as a freelance worker in 2017. We're getting down and dirty with the financial realities of following a dream. Want to help out the show? Dust off that iTunes password (create a new one) and rate, review, and subscribe. Every bit of exposure helps. For more info, follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email at [email protected]
Dave Child
September 20, 2017 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBComedian/Writer/Dancer Dave Child is on the show today to talk about what he'd do with his life if he wasn't in front of the camera. As you may know, it's super helpful to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on iTunes (if that's your platform of choice). Every bit of exposure helps, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your assistance. Follow the show on Twitter (@exitstrategypod) or email at [email protected]
Barbara Gray
September 10, 2017 21:03 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIt's the DEBUT episode of Exit Strategy with Jeff Wattenhofer! Don't you feel good to be on the ground floor of something new? In honor of the first episode, Jeff welcomes longtime friend and comedian Barbara Gray (Lady to Lady Podcast) to talk about their past as twenty-somethings navigating their way through the exciting new world of stand up comedy, how they feel about their careers today, and what might they do in the future if stand up comedy wasn't in the cards. Follow the show on ...