Random Thoughts
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsRobert Omoto documents his pursuit of stand-up comedy in Sacramento, California from performing in the middle of nowhere, to bombing on stage, plays clips from actual shows, and interviews other comedians. His constant over-analyzation and crazy life style, lead to ridiculous stories that could only happen to him.
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Episodes
#86 Tristan Johnson- Churches, Living Rooms, & Funerals
May 21, 2018 20:30 - 1 hour - 67 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Tristan Johnson to talk about growing up in Oakland, changing his image, and performing everywhere from a mechanic shop to at a funeral.
#85 Crowd Work on a Guy Named Ced
May 14, 2018 15:46 - 30 minutes - 28 MBRobert Omoto talks about his recent experience at a drive-thru oil change shop, how his lack of automobile knowledge makes other men judge him, and plays a crowd work clip from a recent show in Ukiah.
#84 Doing Time After Mike Epps
April 27, 2018 05:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBRobert Omoto talks about opening for Mike Epps and having to do time after him, Paul Mooney dropping in, a trip to Fort Bragg, and plays a one of his favorite bits from Big Jay Oakerson.
#83 Shotgun Driver and Aquarium Shoes
April 11, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBRobert Omoto discusses an insane week of travel, his father using an actual fold out map to navigate while sitting shotgun, and plays clips of crowd work from a recent show.
#82 SLO Festival and 94' Prelude
March 08, 2018 06:15 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBRobert Omoto discusses his experience performing at the San Luis Obispo (SLO) Comedy Festival and his 1994 red Prelude he had in college and all the things wrong with it.
#81 The Age of Consent
February 21, 2018 05:27 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBRobert Omoto plays a clip from Jim Norton and Patrice O'Neal talking about life cringing moments, plays a clip from a new joke about the age of consent, and talks about horrible things he used to do as a kid.
#80 New Set, New Riffs
February 01, 2018 07:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBRobert Omoto talks about his recent reconstruction of his set, performing at the Granada Theatre, and plays clips of riffing at recent shows.
#79 Riffin' Gone Wild
January 22, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBRobert Omoto plays a clip of riffing from his recent open mic at the Touch of Class, talks about trying to improve in front of predominantly black audiences, and discusses why he has to drop a joke he has been saying.
#78 Working the Sticks at the Mongolian BBQ
January 16, 2018 06:30 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBRobert Omoto talks about a recent comedy competition in Oakland, dreaming of being the cook at a Mongolian BBQ, and reminisces on bartending at nightclubs.
#77 Gabrielle Niebauer
January 08, 2018 06:15 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBRobert Omoto sits with actress Gabrielle Niebauer and director James Niebauer to talk about their new film "Governor Gabbi." They also talk about pursuing comedy acting and creating a family owned video production company from the ground up. Click on the links below: https://www.niebauerfilms.com/ https://www.californiavideowork.com/ https://www.facebook.com/governorgabbi/ https://www.facebook.com/gabrielleniebauer/
#76 It's Christmas in an Ugly City
January 03, 2018 07:26 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBRobert Omoto talks about why he couldn't be Batman, a fight in a movie theater during Christmas, and Sacramento being ranked as the #2 ugly city in the nation.
#75 JCPenny Scammer and Riffing on a Ringtone
January 03, 2018 06:15 - 32 minutes - 30 MBRobert Omoto talks about his recent experience with a JCPenny credit card scammer and plays a clip where he did crowd work after an audience members phone rang during one of his jokes.
#74 High on Stage
December 20, 2017 06:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBRobert Omoto talks about the recent Gateway Show at the Sacramento Comedy Spot where he had to do one 7 minute sober set, then smoke weed, and come back and do another 7 minutes. He plays the clip of his high set and talks about his experience.
#73 Auditioning for the Basketball Team
November 14, 2017 06:30 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Parker Newman to talk about his update to his Artie Lange story, the Louis C.K. controversy, and Parker shows his complete lack of knowledge for the sports world. Check out a clip from his stand-up: https://youtu.be/MlUdXWS25B0
#72 The Delivery Room
November 03, 2017 06:15 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBRobert Omoto discusses his experience in the delivery room after having a baby, reorganizing his jokes, and his odd fetish for chicks who litter.
#71 Comedy and Cocaine Lessons
September 21, 2017 03:15 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBRobert Omoto talks about going to Las Vegas for the World Series of Comedy Competition, hosting at Laughs Unlimited for Joey Medina (Original Latin Kings of Comedy), and tells two ridiculous stories about cocaine.
#70 On the Road, Dirty Nevin, and Owl's be Wilin'
August 29, 2017 04:45 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBRobert Omoto discusses his recent road trip to Glendale, Arizona, having diarrhea during little league baseball practice, and a crazy owl ruling a forrest in Monterey.
#69 Forklifts and Rubber Gloves
July 31, 2017 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBRobert Omoto talks about his shows in Yreka and Galt, plays crowd work clips, and rants about his problem with writing sentimental messages in birthday cards.
#68 Midtown Comedy Stakeout
July 19, 2017 03:59 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBRobert Omoto sits with Parker Newman in a parked car outside of some apartments to talk about social anxiety, his dad's conspiracy theories, and looking like we're conducting the worst FBI sting ever.
#67 Paper Clip Rich
July 13, 2017 07:45 - 51 minutes - 71 MBRobert Omoto talks about the horrific experience of placing 8th in a comedy competition, plays a new bit about being rich from inherited paper clip wealth, and plays clips from the Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather press conferences.
#66 Louder than Bombing
May 26, 2017 17:56 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Rhoda Ramone to talk about growing with crazy parents, stand-up comedy, and having a playlist entitled "Louder Than Bombing" that she listens to after she bombs (An idea which I am stealing by the way).
#65 Comedy 101
May 10, 2017 01:30 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ellis Rodriguez (Shaq's Comedy All-Star Jam, Comedy Central Presents Kevin Hart's: Hart of the City) to talk about becoming a professional heckler, seeing someone get slapped while holding the mic, and the different stages of comedy.
#64 From Open Mic to Madison Square Garden
May 09, 2017 12:15 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBRobert Omoto sits with the quickly rising 20 year old stand-up comedian Parker Newman about his insanely unrealistic expectations for his first open mic, his awkwardness with social interactions, and his ridiculous meeting with Artie Lange on Twitter.
Crank Calls and Flying Objects
May 02, 2017 11:00Robert Omoto sits with Andrew Absher, up and coming stand-up comedian and producer of Sacramento's "Hate Mile" Roast Battle. We talk about roast battles, crank calls, and lying to people to create confusion.
#63 Crank Calls and Flying Objects
May 02, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBRobert Omoto sits with Andrew Absher, up and coming stand-up comedian and producer of Sacramento's "Hate Mile" Roast Battle. We talk about roast battles, crank calls, and lying to people to create confusion.
#62 - A Long Island in Sacramento
April 24, 2017 18:15 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Neil Rubenstein to discuss the New York comedy scene, taking a year off of work to pursue stand-up, and horrible merchandise ideas to sell after shows.
#61 - Employee of the Month
April 06, 2017 16:45 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Grant Houlton to discuss his recent recognition as employee of the month, bombing, and Robert's jokes on post it notes sticking to his wall.
#60 - Crosswalks and Chicken Skins
March 29, 2017 06:30 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBRobert Omoto plays some crowd work from Patrice O'Neal, reviews potential material involving crosswalks and chicken skins, and plays a new bit about his dad wanting to be in the delivery room during my sister's first child.
#59 - Waking Up to a Drive By Shooting
March 08, 2017 02:15 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Javon Whitlock to discuss bombing, performing at a crab feed, and being rudely awakened by a drive by shooting. Javon Whitlock is a host at Tommy T's Comedy Club in Sacramento, has opened for Michael Blackson, and is part of a Facebook interactive talk show called, "Blunts and Bullshit."
#58 -Blacked Out and Projecting Behaviors
February 24, 2017 06:15 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBRobert Omoto sits down with stand-up comedian Diego Curiel to talk about comedy, blacking out, and following someone who crushes.
#57 - Why am I up here?
February 02, 2017 19:30 - 37 minutes - 51 MBRobert Omoto discusses reaching the semi-finals at the San Diego Comedy Competition, plays a clip from the competition, and talks about improving by being able to answer the question, "why am I up here?"
#56 - Crowd Work on a Dude Named Beau'
January 17, 2017 18:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBRobert Omoto sits down to discuss his first time closing out a show at Laughs Unlimited, plays clips of crowd work and some bits, and talks about his upcoming show February 11, 2017 at the Starlite Lounge.
#55 - A Trip to the Comedy Store
January 09, 2017 22:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBRobert Omoto sits down to discuss his recent visit to watch a show at the Comedy Store, producing his first show, and reviews his bit writing/performing process.
#54 - Going Off On Stage
January 03, 2017 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBRobert Omoto sits down to discuss an open mic where he had to rip into audience members, producing his first comedy show, and shares a hilarious interview between Kevin Hart and Patrice O'Neal.
#53 - Sibling Sit Down - Bucklin' Under Pressure
December 28, 2016 17:30 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBRobert Omoto sits down with his brother Jason Omoto to talk about growing up, comedy influences, and why Robert needs to not talk so damn much.
#52 - Sweatshop Supervisor
December 14, 2016 06:30 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBRobert Omoto discusses a bunch of new bits, being a supervisor at a sweatshop, and his hatred of elevator small talk.
#51 - I've Never Seen Moves Like That Before
December 08, 2016 17:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBRobert Omoto talks about open mics, a crackhead in 24hr Fitness, and his dad's weird disciplinary tactics.
#50 - Hero in the Ceiling
December 02, 2016 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBRobert Omoto talks about stand up comedy, future goals, believing his own lies, and a fantasy about being the office hero during a shooting.
#49 - Clown Shoes and Savages
October 06, 2016 18:30 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBRobert Omoto discusses stand up comedy, a recent clown epidemic, and the problem with the movie Savages.
#48 - Bang, Bang, Bang!!!! You're dead...
September 16, 2016 23:13 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBRobert Omoto discusses his recent loss in the finals at the second roast battle, his recent trip to do four shows in Arizona, and audio of a heckler getting handled is played.
#47 - Ahhhh....The Stages of Comedy....
August 26, 2016 19:55 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBRobert Omoto discusses hosting for the weekend at Laughs Unlimited, witnessing bombing in packed room, seeing a car get hit by a light rail, and Gangland.
#46 - Comcast Customer Service Chat
July 26, 2016 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBRobert Omoto discusses the upcoming roast battle with 16 comics, upcoming comedy shows, and a back and forth exchange with Xfinity customer service.
#45 - Roast Battle at Luna's Cafe
July 25, 2016 06:18 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBRobert Omoto plays his sets from a roast battle he won with seven other comedians and talks about recent comedy showcases.
#44 - Lunch Pales and Soap Dispensers
July 04, 2016 09:08 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBRobert Omoto discusses his problem with lunch pales, shares a story about soap dispensers, and talks about overcoming fears.
#43 - They're Not Cupcakes, They're Scented Candles
June 23, 2016 19:56 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with his dad Marty Omoto to discuss his influence stand-up comedy, his passion for public speaking, and cupcake scented candles.
#42 - Roasting Session!!!
June 02, 2016 08:31 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBRobert Omoto plays his set from the roast of Mike E. Winfield and talks about his first performance at the San Francisco Punchline. (The roasting begins at 4:23)
#41 - Fake Authority During Office Fire Drills
May 18, 2016 20:51 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBRobert Omoto talks about his frustration with an office fire drill, a recent theater show, and shares stories about working in a Mexican restaurant.
#40 - Ya'll Ever Been...Don't You Hate it When...
May 12, 2016 23:32 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBRobert Omoto discusses preparing for a roast, plays a clip from a recent open mic where he stumbled with the premise and had to riff, and a rowdy bar show with some crowd work clips.
#39 - Serial Killer on a Trail and Lemon Bars
May 03, 2016 20:35 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBRobert Omoto sits down to talk about getting heckled at a recent open mic, running while high on a trail in San Diego, and overanalyzing the purchase of a lemon bar.
#38 - Tweakin' Bits
April 12, 2016 09:48 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBRobert Omoto talks about a recent show he where an Improv Group performed his material, recent edits to his set, and he plays a memorable clip from Opie and Anthony that you won't want to miss.