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
#37 - Riffin' Up a Storm
April 09, 2016 19:14 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBRobert Omoto talks about his recent visit to Portland, a busy week of shows, and getting better at crowd work.
#36 - Hosting at the San Jose Improv
February 18, 2016 21:03 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBRobert Omoto begins with a rap made out of pure spite and a last minute hosting gig at the San Jose Improv.
#35 - Snitches Get Stitches
February 17, 2016 21:34 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBRobert Omoto opens with a rap about the NBA and tells a story about a classmate sitting next to him in high school smoking weed on the bus.
#34 - Dirty Dancing, Bloodsport, Predator...
February 12, 2016 18:58 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBRobert Omoto talks about why he couldn't have grown up with today's technology and how 80's movies influenced his vision of what a real man is.
#33 - Accidentally Leading a Guy On
February 12, 2016 02:54 - 24 minutes - 22 MBRobert Omoto talks about stand-up comedy, a recent show at a casino with a rowdy crowd, and accidentally leading a guy on in Lake Tahoe.
#32 - Stand-up Comedy Steps and Growth
January 30, 2016 22:21 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBRobert Omoto talks about his recent growth in stand-up comedy. From hosting his first weekend at a comedy club, to performing 30 minutes as a feature. He also discusses the ups and downs of comedy and important lessons he's learned along the way.
#31 - Baby with a Box Cutter
October 09, 2015 06:11 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Grant Houlton to talk about jokes that went too far, comedy, and why he's thinks everything in the world is terrible.
#30 - Fore! Pursuing the Dream
October 07, 2015 19:29 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBRobert Omoto sits with Josh Will who is dropping everything to pursue a career in professional golf. They talk about the upcoming Frys.Com Tournament, what it will take mentally to succeed, and why now is the time.
#29 - Robbed at a Rite Aide
August 20, 2015 05:59 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBRobert Omoto sits with podcast favorite Justin Harrel (no longer a taxi driver, now a Rite Aide employee) to talk about fighting off a crackhead trying to rob him, a history of worker's compensation claims, and his recent attempt at learning to bartend.
#28 - Shots Fired!!!
August 14, 2015 09:08 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with podcast favorite Gabe Gomez to talk about their Spring Break trip to Mexico, roast some close friends to stir up a response, and discuss why Gabe always uses movie lines on girls.
#27 - Passed out Drunk on Church Steps
July 05, 2015 22:35 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBRobert Omoto sits with the always random former taxi driver Justin Harrell to talk about his move to Seattle, annoying debt collectors, and passing out drunk on church steps.
#26 - Don't Worry I'm on the Patch
June 22, 2015 16:47 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with fellow office worker Troy Perry to discuss stand-up comedy, bad luck with women, and embarrassing sexual encounters.
#25 - New Orleans and Drive-Thru Strawberry Daiquiris
April 02, 2015 07:18 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Lamar Jones out of Dallas, Texas. They talk about the differences between the two comedy scenes, getting a scholarship for opera, and living in New Orleans where you can get daiquiris at a drive-thru.
#24 - Stand-up Comedian with a PhD in English
March 23, 2015 18:57 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBRobert Omoto sits down with stand-up comedian and host of the Liquor Lamp Podcast Joe-Joe Louis Montalbo to discuss comedy, social media, and his fear of Y2K. Check out Joe-Joe's Liquor Lamp Podcast where he interviews stand-up comedians weekly: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquor-lamp-podcast/id896248818?mt=2&i=333925358
#23 - Open Mic Advice
March 04, 2015 09:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBRobert Omoto gives some open mic advice he's learned through painful mistakes, for those interested in getting into stand-up.
#22 - Bringing the Funny
February 16, 2015 23:54 - 1 hour - 59 MBRobert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Grant Houlton about why he wants to be a comedian, the troubles with dating, social anxiety, and the local comedy scene. Listen and enjoy as we talk about the highs and lows of bringing the funny.
#21 - Black Mamba vs Bobby "Anything Goes" Omoto
January 26, 2015 05:52 - 49 minutes - 45 MBRobert Omoto sits with Team Alpha Male professional MMA Middleweight fighter DJ "Black Mamba" Roberson to talk about UFC 182 with Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, how DJ preps for a fight all the way until walking into the cage, and Robert comes up with illegal tactics to win a fight.
#20 - Kimono Wearing Carpet Cleaners
January 05, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBRobert Omoto and podcast favorite Gabriel Gomez sit with our first female guest Megan Rage, who runs her own hilarious blog called "Screw Dear John Letters...Dear Bob Saget" at http://dearboblovemegan.blogspot.com/2011/03/bob-saget-sucks-dick-for-coke.html?m=1. We ask the hard hitting questions about losing her virginity, horrible dating experiences, and what women want.
#19 - Racks and Stacks
November 24, 2014 17:16 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBRobert Omoto sits with Danny Pinto from the Sac Sports Annex podcast to talk about creating a 6 second podcast, Rosie Perez, Whoopie Goldberg, 90's movies, and being framed in a bathroom.
#18 - Michael Jackson's Funeral and Flaming Tennis Balls
November 20, 2014 07:46 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBRobert Omoto sits with cousin Jimmy Dull to talk about getting fired from Quizno's, being a kleptomaniac, Michael Jackson's funeral, making firecrackers with shotgun bullets, and stand-up comedy.
#17 - Gianni Goes...Everywhere
October 27, 2014 11:21 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBRobert Omoto sits with Gianni Torza, producer of his own food show entitled "Gianni Goes." Gianni travels Sacramento filming food, music, art, and more. They talk about why he created the show, how it's being produced, and previous guest Gabriel Gomez sits in and accuses Gianni of something terrible. Check out "Gianni Goes" Episode 2 - Food Truck Mania: http://youtu.be/5Hrq1JBoDJo
#16 - DJ "Black Mamba" Roberson MMA Controversy
October 21, 2014 10:36 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with professional MMA fighter DJ "Black Mamba" Roberson representing Team Alpha Male in the middleweight division. They discuss his recent fight on October 11, 2014 at Jackson Rancheria against Frank Lester. The split decision was overturned to a no contest after being reviewed, due to DJ being BIT on the ear TWICE and receiving multiple low blows during the fight. Here is a link to the story and Frank Lester's response: http://www.bjpenn.com/exclusive-frank-lester-slams-tea...
#15 - Top 10 Public Restrooms In Downtown Sacramento
October 20, 2014 23:09 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBRobert Omoto sits with Justin Harrell the Taxi Driver to talk about creating a top ten public restroom listing in Sacramento, which he believes will be useful to the listeners.
#14 - In the Cage with DJ "Black Mamba" Roberson
September 24, 2014 16:19 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBRobert Omoto sits with DJ "Black Mamba" Roberson, professional MMA fighter in the middleweight division for Urijah Faber's Team Alpha Male. They talk about his life as a fighter, training with the best in the world, and Robert challenges DJ to a fight at a catch weight of 98 pounds.
#13 - Make Love or F*#k
September 15, 2014 21:02 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBRobert Omoto sits with the hilarious Danny Pinto co-founder of The Sacramento Sports Annex Podcast to talk about 90's celebrities, terrible soap operas, work habits, and the greatest movie of all time...White Men Can't Jump.
#12 - Killed by a Seal and Thrown in Jail
August 20, 2014 10:23 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBRobert Omoto with guest and Justin Harrel discuss Justin's mom crying after listening to a Random Thoughts episode, getting attacked by a seal, and Justin's few days in the jail.
#11 - Talkin' Shit and Spending a Billion
August 11, 2014 07:07 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBRobert Omoto and sits with one of his craziest college friends Gabe Gomez. They insult a close friend in an effort to get him to listen to the podcast, contemplate spending a billion dollars, and brainstorm creative ways to torture someone for information.
#10 - Dog on a Crucifix
July 26, 2014 19:46 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBRobert Omoto sits with friend Joe Aubrey. The conversation immediately turns hostile and violent threats are exchanged. They discuss Robert's problem with vulgar language, a dog on a crucifix, and an upcoming comedy show.
#9 - The Worst Interview Possible
July 11, 2014 17:03 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBRobert Omoto with special guest and college friend Marce Alcantar switch roles and Robert is interviewed. Marce's lack of interviewing skills quickly create a problem.
#8 - Hitchhiking to Brazil and a Masseuse with Gambling Problems
April 29, 2014 18:48 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBRobert Omoto talks with Justin Harrel about hitchhiking to Brazil, joining the local hostel community, and being the taxi driver for a masseuse with a gambling problem.
#7 - A Cage Fight with Zero Training
April 09, 2014 08:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBRobert Omoto sits with one of his craziest college friend's Gabe Gomez to talk to him about taking a cage fight with zero MMA training, sucker punching with a catch phrase, unrealistic sex scenes in movies, and the movie Surf Ninjas. This is two guys with ADHD, so try to keep up.
#6 - Squatting in a Foreclosed Home
April 02, 2014 14:35 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBRobert Omoto talks with Justin Harrel about his desire to learn how to play the piano, possibly living on a small boat, and his experience squatting in a foreclosed home.
#5 - The Fellow Open Miker
March 29, 2014 22:34 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBRobert Omoto with special guest and longtime college fraternity brother Nick Lozito. Nick writes for a newspaper in Oakland and has performed stand-up comedy. They discuss college life, stand-up comedy, and practice commercials in case the podcast was ever sponsored.
#4 - Opening a Hot Dog Stand
March 03, 2014 09:55 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBRobert finds out about Justin's game changing career idea building a hot dog stand. They discuss why cocaine is bad and how Justin's dad shouldn't be coaching little league baseball due to his temper.
#3 - There are People Bursting into Flames
February 18, 2014 09:27 - 15 minutes - 7.15 MBRobert questions Justin's belief on the epidemic of people bursting into flames for no apparent reason and the possibility of starting an orange peel collecting business from local bars in downtown Sacramento. Episode is short, but hilarious.
#2 - Serial Spirit Rapists
January 22, 2014 09:06 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBRobert Omoto and Justin Harrel discuss serial spirit rapists, poor gym etiquette, controlling unwanted erections, and an unavoidable terrible locker room situation.
#1 - An Unbelievable Job History
January 10, 2014 20:02 - 28 minutes - 26 MBRobert Omoto is a pursuing a career in comedy and Justin Harrel is a taxi driver. They have been friends since high school and discuss the most blown intro song ever, Justin's strange career history, and Robert talks about avoiding being robbed in downtown Sacramento.