LAUGHS PER MINUTE: Recent Episodes
Loren Hutton and Ricky Glore
LAUGHS PER MINUTE is the podcast where notable guests talk about their journey into the world of comedy. Executive Produced & Edited by Joe Strecker.
Hampton doesn't like to get negative, but does have some things that really chap his buns.
Hampton Young of Suicide Buddies and Mystery Science Theater 3,000 (Crow T. Robot) fame, chats with Ricky about his humble beginnings, depression and how fellow comic Jonah Ray, really helped him get to where he is now.
SNL vet Dean Edwards does it all and keeps it clean. Whether it's voice or social commentary, Dean Edwards has quite a few stories about his road life as a comic.
Ryan Singer has mellowed out and decided that frustration and anger is not healthy for the driving force in his comedy...but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a few complaints.
Road dog and host of the hit podcast Me & the Paranormal You, Ryan Singer takes time out of his busy touring schedule to lament on his humble, weird, aggressive beginnings as a stand-up comedian.
Steve Byrne is always more than happy to give young comics a chance to do a guest set, but warns about over stepping your welcome.
High energy, snappy dresser and candid comic Steve Byrne takes us through his beginnings in the world of stand up and entertainment. We chat about his conflicts with Dane Cook, Judd Apatow and his upcoming film dissecting stand up comedy, produced by Vince Vaughn.
Tyrone Hawkins discusses what aggravates him the most, especially when a venue doesn't have the proper equipment for a show.
A graduate of the School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Tyrone Hawkins first hit the stage and television at the age of 11. We chat with Tyrone about bringing the stage presence and theatre experience to his stand up act and how that rounds out his view of comedy.
Loren and Ricky have some more observations about what they'd like to see changed/addressed in the world of comedy.
Our hosts are back for an episode where they discuss what it's like to have a knee jerk reaction to a stand up comic who may not be traditionally performing a conventional act. Are all musically inclined comedians cringeworthy? Are comics too harsh on someone who doesn't just go up and "tell jokes?"
Geoff Tate is reluctant to express his "comedy" gripes, but is able to muster up a few.
Cincinnati-based comedian Geoff Tate shares his story of what it was like grinding in Ohio and taking the leap to LA, where he has been fortunate to appear performing his comedy on numerous late night shows. Geoff can be seen touring regularly with Doug Stanhope, Tom Segura and Doug Benson.
Erica Rhodes is an incredibly positive performer and comedian, but even she has dealt with some irritating occurrences in the world of comedy.
A juggernaut rising in the comedy world, Erica Rhodes is no stranger to performing live. From starting off on stage as a member of The Prairie Home Companion on NPR as a kid, to stretching her comedy legs with stand up, Erica details what it's like to make the transition from actress to comedian. Her new comedy album, SAD LEMON released on June 18th by Helium Records, can now be purchased where all fine comedy albums are found.
Gabe Kea knows what it's like to be a road comic and knows some do's and don'ts on the stage.
Family man, frequent guest on THE BOB AND TOM SHOW, proud Canadian, Gabe Kea tells us his stand up comedy origin story and how the world of comedy has changed for him after having a daughter.
Quick talking, wise cracking, host of the award winning podcast Never Not Funny, takes us through the earliest days of his career, to being a warm up comic for Conan, and to what it takes to truly offend an audience member.
Judah Friedlander tells Loren and Ricky what really irks him about the current scene in comedy as well as what he'd like to see changed in comedy clubs all across the U.S.
Self proclaimed "World Champ" stand up comedian/actor Judah Friedlander, details his journey in the world of stand up and also breaks down how he developed his overly confident persona, "costume" and vernacular for stage as well as shows like 30 Rock. Coming off of his very successful Netflix special America is the Greatest Country in the United States, Judah also talks about his current comedy tour, Future President, and how his comedy reflects the state of our current social/political atmosphere.
Loren and Ricky dissect what really gets under their skin about the stand up/comedy world.
Welcome to LAUGHS PER MINUTE! On this inaugural episode, our hosts Loren and Ricky walk you through what will be the format of the show, by interviewing each other and discussing what paths they've taken on their comedy journeys.