Open The Mic
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Open the Mic is a podcast that features comedians and other artist before/after performances talking about anything. Hosted by Wes Ross and Jeremiah Turner.
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Episodes
Open The Mic Episode 16: B-Sides 2, Electric Boogaloo
August 07, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn this episode we sit down with the NO Show team and get nostalgic. Talking about our favorite foods, what we miss about high school, and getting trucked by dudes playing in the NFL. Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)
Open The Mic Episode 15: I hate being bi-polar, it's awesome
July 24, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat does Kanye West, Blue Store Chicken, and Apollo Creed all have in common? Local comedian Kennith Austin, aka Jest Kinni, has some opinions about them! He talks us through what restaurant owns the title of best chicken in Louisiana, how comedy can be a place of healing for comedians and audience members with mental illnesses, surviving prison and life by being funny, and what his favorite movie franchise is (it’s definitely Creed). Support the show
Open The Mic Episode 14: The Big Show
July 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBIn this episode we sat down with local comedian, and host of Talkin' Rasslin', Justin Baker. He talked us through why comedians are such big fans of wrestling, the challenges of producing your own wrestling podcast, what he believes it takes to be a legendary comedian, meeting celebrities, and why some celebrities have weird names. @ Support the show
Open The Mic Episode 13: A World of Imagination
July 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn this episode we sat down with Betty Mujica-Milano and T.C. Matherne , Co-founders of The Leather Apron Theatre Co. a local improv theatre. They talked to us about getting started in improv, building an improv scene on Baton Rouge from performing bars to building their own performance space, how comedy and improv are one in the same, their favorite movies, and how to get yourself featured in a big budget Hollywood movie (the answer will surprise you). Support the show (https://www.noshowco...
Open The Mic Episode 12: The B-Sides
July 03, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn This Episode we meet with NO Show Comedy Co-Producer Terence Delaine. He talks us through his favorite food, his least favorite TV Shows, and wild comedy stories pre-quarantine. Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)
Open The Mic Episode 11: Family Matters
June 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this special episode, we sit down with Greg William, artistic director of the famed New Venture theatre, a black owned theatre company right here in Baton Rouge. He talks us through how he got started in theatre, his process in writing plays, and why his passion lies in directing rather than acting. We talk about how theatre is not all that different form a sit com, and reminisce on great sitcoms of the 90s (the list may surprise you). Featuring Terence Delaine Support the show (https://...
Open The Mic Episode 10: The Slap
June 12, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Lafayette comedian and producer Maggie Shipley. She shares stories with us about producing open mics, meeting weird comedians, and banning crazies from bars. She gets really personal with the OTM crew talking about favorite shows, missing hugs (thanks Rona), slapping friends for a bet, and her favorite TV shows. Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)
Open The Mic Episode 9: Take me out to the ball game
June 05, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn this episode we sit down with local comedian Adam Wilson. He talks us through his start in comedy, movingng to New York, and all the sports trivia your heart desires. Spoiler Alert: If you want to know why the 2019-2020 LSU Football team is the best of all time, backed up by real science, you’ll definitely want to give this one a listen! Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)
Episode 8: Drip or Drown
May 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode, we talk to local legend in Baton Rouge comedy, Mike Honore. He breaks down for his pet peeves about big guy fashion and why style is so important for your brand. With his Debut comedy album Splenda Afternoon, on all streaming platforms now, he broke down for us how to get longevity in comedy, why jokes don’t work sometimes, how to build your brand as a comedian, and how to produce a comedy special that Netflix would be proud of on a budget. Support the show (https://www.nos...
Open The Mic Episode 8: Drip or Drown
May 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode, we talk to local legend in Baton Rouge comedy, Mike Honore. He breaks down for his pet peeves about big guy fashion and why style is so important for your brand. With his Debut comedy album Splenda Afternoon, on all streaming platforms now, he broke down for us how to get longevity in comedy, why jokes don’t work sometimes, how to build your brand as a comedian, and how to produce a comedy special that Netflix would be proud of on a budget. Support the show (https://www.nosh...
Open The Mic Episode 7: I'm Funny Now?
May 15, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBIn our seventh episode of Open The Mic, we sit down with award winning playwright and comedian Kate Robards. From waiting in line at open mics in Orange Texas to having her headshot on the comedians wall at the Grisly Pear in NYC, Kate breaks down her process of writing jokes vs writing plays, and how even though they are different one truly can't live without the other. Featuring NO Show Producer Akeem Omar Ali. Support the show
Open The Mic Episode 6: Crazy People
May 08, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn our sixth episode of Open The Mic, we sit down with long time comedian Blaine Baker. Apparently he has me alto of crazy people in his life. From crazy racist teachers, to the craziest comedians the mind could image. Pun intended, this is a crazy episode you wont wanna miss! Featuring the Terence Delaine. Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)
Open The Mic Episode 5: Don't Tell Your Co-Workers
May 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIn this latest episode of Open The Mic, we sit down with the amazing Gloria West. We discuss everything from coworkers, Denham Springs, and time dilation. Yes, that's right, we get into real heavy science stuff. We're fancy, we know. Support the show
Open The Mic Episode 4: Mob Ties
April 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIn our fourth episode of Open The Mic, we sit down with comedian/producer Morgan Wright. We have a wild episode where we sit down and talk about everything from the mob, to Ron Paul, to maximizing our potential. This will definitely go down as one of our favorites yet! Support the show
Open The Mic Episode 3: Bomb for the Lord
April 16, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBOur third episode of Open The Mic with NO SHOW Comedy's very own Jeremiah Turner. During this episode we discuss comedy and the church, theatre, and getting hit on after a show. It's a very fun and sweet episode that you don't want to miss! Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)
Open The Mic Episode 2: Classic Banter
April 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn our second episode of Open the Mic, we sit down with comedians/producers Skip Angelle, and Samuel Williams. We discuss everything from venue issues in Louisiana, writing in during the crisis, getting started and comedy, racial slurs, and whole lotta trash talking. We hope you enjoy. Full episode video link here Support the show (https://www.noshowcomedy.com/support-us)
Open The Mic Episode 1: Dealing with 'Rona
March 27, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn our first ever episode of Open The Mic, we discuss the fast changing landscape of stand up comedy in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. We sit down with up and coming comedian, Reece Credeur on how 'Rona is impacting his life as an entertainer, and get his thoughts on how the local comedy scene will survive this unprecedented situation. Full Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87GlVx_y67w&t=596s Support the show