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Episode 20 / David Tribble

In this episode, we thought it would be interestinig and enlightening to hear from a booking agent's perspective. Our guest is David Tribble, founder of Entertainment Solutions and Tribblerun Comedy Network.  David started out as a guitarist in the seventies, then transitioned into booking musical acts. After seeing his first live comedy show in Seattle, David saw the power of laughter and started booking comedians in venues across the west. 30 years later, David is still helping comedians pay their bills and cut their teeth in a wide variety of venues. Anyone who's worked a Tribble Run knows the phrase, "It's a bit of a drive but the scenery is beautiful." 

Episode 19 / Andy Andrist

This episode is different than all our others. Even though Andy is one of the funniest comedians we know, he wrote for The Man Show on Comedy Central and starred in The Unbookables movie produced by Doug Stanhope, it's not as much about the laughs. Part of what makes Andy so deeply funny is the pain he suffered from being molested as a child. Andy opens up about it and talks about the upcoming documentary he made with Stanhope and Paul Provenza in which he flies to Florida to confront his molester. This episode is longer than usual but we think you'll find it very compelling and enlightening. 

Episode 18 / Pat Mac

In addition to being a very funny comedian of more than 20 years, Pat Mac talks about developing a second career as a master caterer. Pat has co-produced a series of DVDs about camping and cooking called Ultimate Camp Cooking. He also has some great stories about starting out in Boise and the comedy trail that you will definitely enjoy. (with bonus audio of our technical bungling to at the beginning) 

Episode 17 / Susan Jones

One of the hardest working comedians we know, Susan Jones was the winner of JackFM's Funniest Person in Washington as well as the Hard Rock Comedy competition. She has appeared nationally on Up Late TV and Ride TV. Starting out as a DJ for a strip club, Susan has an uncanny ability to win over even the toughest of crowds. She talks about her weight gain and loss, her bizarre roommate battle, and her exciting opportunities coming up. We were fortunate to get this interview in before she gets caught up with what looks to be a breakout year. 

Episode 16 / Auggie Smith (with Dwight Slade)

With national television appearances on Evening at the Imrov, The Bob And Tom Comedy All Stars (Comedy Central), and Live at Gotham (headlining their first episode), Auggie is the only comedian to win both the Seattle and San Fransisco Comedy Competions in the same year. This is because Auggie is simply one of the best in the business. Sitting in for Susan who had a last minute gig is another all star Dwight Slade (Episode 1). That's a lot of funny in one room. Auggie has some great stories including a brand new one about a recent gig that's sure to become an instant classic. 

Episode 15 / Aches and Pains

Aint it fun growing old? In this episode we strap on the rubber glove and explore the topic of medicine. We chat like a couple of little old ladies at the YMCA swimming pool about pills, CPap machines, doctors, and the state of health care, and compare who has the most ailments. Believe it or not, there are plenty of laughs. 

Episode 14 / JP Linde

JP Linde was one of the very first comedians to grace a Portland stage in the beginning of the comedy boom of the eighties. Known for his fearless physical comedy, JP appeared on the Showtime Network and Portland television before turning his attention to screenwriting. JP wrote and produced for the 2014 release Axe To Grind, wrote for Wild Space a Go Go (2010), and performed on Around Town (KATU). We talk about the early days of Portland Comedy, health care for comedians, and transitioning into the tech industry. Even though JP has backed away from standup, he is still one of the funniest people around. 

Episode 13 / What Was I Just Saying?

Susan and Art talk about memory. What happens to our brains as we get older and why? We did a little research and came up with some interesting facts. Also some fun stories of some of our memory challenges. Plenty of laughs.

Episode 12 / Dawn Greene

Long time friend Dawn Greene joins us along with here daughter Isabel to talk about her years in the Portland Comedy Scene, staying married to a comedian (Canadian powerhouse John Wing), and changing careers to education administration in California. We talk about the need to create, politics, and as usual, throw in some silliness. 

Episode 11 / Fathers'Day

Funny Dads, Funny Sons. Art's son Liam Krug is in the studio to talk about his acting career, videos, and having a comedian father. Also, Rising Portland comedy star Dylan Jenkins with his dad, Robert Jenkins, one of the pioneers of the Portland Comedy Scene.