A Comic’s Last Stand
Pete Bladel, a stand-up comedian with over 14 years of experience, is determined to make comedy his full-time job by the end of 2023...or quit altogether. Join Pete in A Comic’s Last Stand as he interviews fellow comedians, artists, and entertainers, discussing their creative journey, earning a living in their chosen field, and overcoming challenges along the way.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In the final episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Pete discusses why he's ending the podcast now, what he's learned doing comedy over the last fifteen years, and what he plans to do next. Thanks for listening everybody.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
"Muggsy McGeever" is a former stand-up comedian and author of the recently released short story collection "Ham Sandwiches." In this episode, Muggsy and Pete discuss their time performing stand-up together in DC and New York, Muggsy's decision to ultimately quit performing stand-up comedy, and the creative freedom and fulfillment he's found through writing.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
Buy "Ham Sandwiches: A Collection of Absurd Short Fiction"
https://a.co/d/77WXGiZ
Visit Muggsy's website:
https://muggsymcgeever.com/
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Lauren Hope Krass is a New York based comedian who, until recently, has primarily made her live performing for colleges and cruise ships. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Lauren and Pete discuss their shared appreciation for John Mayer, Lauren's experiences in the college and cruise ship circuits, and touch on a thrilling new opportunity that has emerged in her comedy career.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
Listen to Diet Starts Tomorrow:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6Toc1ywCP3DYoD8POg51kG?si=57edbde39c0845f6
Visit Lauren's website:
https://www.laurenhopekrass.com/
Follow Lauren here:
https://www.youtube.com/@laurenhopekrass6226
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Emily Walsh is a comedian and storyteller who recently completed a one month run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Emily discusses the process of starting comedy in her 30s, the highs and lows of her Fringe experience, and what she would do differently if she went back.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
Listen to Emily's podcasts:
Alone At Lunch
Yeet The Rich
Visit Emily's website:
https://www.emilywalshcomic.com/
Follow Emily here:
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Jeff Simmermon is a comedian and storyteller who has been featured on "The Moth" and "This American Life." In this episode, Jeff discusses his journey into the worlds of storytelling and comedy, reflects on his corporate career in PR, and shares the origin of his upcoming one-man show, "Care Giver."
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
Buy tickets to Jeff's show on Sunday, 9/24:
https://qedastoria.com/products/care-giver
Visit Jeff's website:
http://www.jeffsimmermon.com/
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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Gus Tate is a New York City comedian whose first special, Top Gus, is now available on YouTube. In this episode of "A Comic's Last Stand", Gus shares with Pete how he began his stand-up career in China, the influence of fatherhood on his comedy, and the evolution of his expectations over time.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
Watch Gus's special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQcfCB6ZpYw
Pre-order Gus's album:
https://lnk.dmsmusic.co/gustate_topgus
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Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Jared Freid is a New York based comedian whose recent Netflix special, 37 And Single, premiered in the Netflix Top Ten. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Jared tells Pete how his experience selling life insurance laid the groundwork for his comedy career, delves into his shift in mindset since his special's release, and shares how comedy has impacted his dating life.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
See Jared on tour:
https://jaredfreid.com/live-shows/
Watch Jared's Netflix special:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81712329
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Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Brian Parise is a stand-up comedian and writer who has performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival and written for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. In this episode, Brian talks about hiding his early comedy pursuits from friends and coworkers, the moment he landed his first late-night writing position and subsequently quit his day job, and the freedom he's discovered by managing his expectations.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
Visit Brian's website:
https://www.brianparise.com/
Listen to Brian's album:
https://www.brianparise.com/new-album-out
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Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Peter Muth is a comedian and musician, and notably, the only new friend Pete Bladel has made in his 30s. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Peter (Muth) discusses with Pete (Bladel) his initial hesitation about starting stand-up, his journey to overcome result-oriented thinking and begin posting videos online, as well as his path to health and a deeper desire for more in life.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
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Listen to "The Tallest Guy In Jail":
https://open.spotify.com/album/43nWE3Qp2uRhw78OSDyR0N?si=xOKXmdzzTVOBHdzvuLx6Ew
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Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Adam Muller holds multiple graduate degrees from MIT and spent many years working on Wall Street...until he gave it all up to pursue stand-up comedy full time. In this episode of A Comic's Last Stand, Adam tells Pete the how and why of his transition from finance to stand-up, shares the ways his work ethic serves him in comedy, and provides his perspective on "burning material" by sharing it online.
Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHEELxlFnrj9Pls6L5VAkefCT_N92zem
Visit Adam's website:
https://www.adammullercomedy.com/
Watch Adam's special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izozAiRcS_o
Buy tickets to Adam's next special recording:
7:00pm - https://www.westsidecomedyclub.com/events/adam-muller-taping
9:00pm - https://www.westsidecomedyclub.com/events/adam-muller-taping-2023-06-211212534661
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