The Verbal Gym

Brett Riley

After a six month hiatus the Verbal Gym is back! And back with an awesome guest in Kansas raised, L.A. based comedian and stage performer Brett Riley! He is a regular at the Laugh Factory, The Improv and the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach and offers fantastic advice on how to grow as a standup and best take advantage of opportunities! Such a great episode! Enjoy!

Michael D'Angelo

The Verbal Gym is back from a break and this episode is awesome! We are joined by Marine Veteran and hilarious comedian Michael D'Angelo. He produces shows for the troops with his company "Rapid Fire Comedy" and gives us an up-close insight into building a brand and producing your own shows on the road in the most unique of conditions. Enjoy!

Steve Peters

In this episode we chat with Kansas City based comedian Steve Peters. His life as a former police officer, Middle Eastern security contractor and bar owner have given him a platform of experiences to draw from that is invaluable as a standup comic. In recent years he has ventured into the world of producing comedy shows at his bars in the Midwest and his take on middle American crowds is a great listen! Funny stuff!

Fizaa Dosani

In this episode we sit down with Fizaa Dosani, the super-talented creator of Facial Recognition Comedy, a monthly show highlighting South Asian comedians at The World Famous Comedy Store. Her observations on the changes in comedy over her 11 year career are extremely interesting in particular the way audiences have shifted from their behavior before the shutdown to the present day. It's a great listen!

Eric Rocha

In this episode we chat with Comedy Store doorman Eric Rocha as he explains the path that took him from open mic workout rooms to the epic stages of The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is genuinely one of the funniest people I have ever met and this pod is a must listen!