Open Mic'ers Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 172 - Steve Byrne
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Steve Byrne about classic late night hosts, being so funny that you make someone poop the hallway, & splitting his...
Ep. 171 - Comedian Mike Cronin
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Mike Cronin about his new album “Thick Worm”, his open mic origins, and how to tell jokes while still messing up w...
Patreon Special #26 - "Jason's Life Advice & Intervention"
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this Patreon Special, Jacob holds an intervention for Jason using Gen-Z slang, Jason gives Jacob some life advice, and we listen to Mark Simmons&#...
Ep. 170 - Neil Rubenstein Returns!!
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Rubenstien returns to the show! We talk with him about his new special “Have some Dignity” available on YouTube now! .Neil Rubenstein - Have ...
Ep. 169 - Comedian Andrew Steiner
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with comedian Andrew Steiner about his new podcast “Special Quest” with Matthew Silver, his comedy career in New York, his tim...
Ep. 168 - Comedian Andrew Ferrara
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Andrew Ferrara about eating twins in the womb, astral projection, Delta 8, what the New York comedy scene was like for...
Ep. 167 - Comedian Zach Reinert
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Comedian Zach Reinert about how he started his comedy career in Omaha, NE, one liner style comedy, the genius of Norm MacDonald, Tina Fey...
Ep. 166 - Comedians Austin Church & Ben Compton
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about “non-equador’s”, first time doing open mic’s, worst time’s that we’ve bombed, toilets in Teslas, and traumatizing experience...
Ep. 165 - Try That In The Big One!
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we talk about Jason being a hulking Frankenstein freak of nature, Jacob gets beat up in class, how not allowing pronouns in school break...
Ep. 164 - "Lena the Gooch"
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's the return of our newest segment "Headliners", where we talk about the latest weird news from around the world!Join our P...
Ep. 163 - Comedian Dave Stone
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Dave Stone about how he got started in Comedy in Atlanta, becoming a road comic, late night talk shows, and whether or...
Ep. 162 - Comedian Sam Miller
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Sam Miller about how he went from being homeless and abusing drugs to being happily married and a comedian whose star ...
Patreon Special #25 - "Boosie and the Bear."
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this Patreon Special Episode we begin our newest segment called “Headliners”, in which we react to weird headlines from around the web and lea...
Ep. 161 - Sam Tallent
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with comedian Sam Tallent about his comedy origins, the comedy hell that was Las Vegas, his books, podcast, and comedy specials, and...
Ep. 160 - Ask Us Anything!
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we answer YOUR questions, and two stupid hosts means there are no stupid questions! Would we win in a fight with a bear, or even each other?...
Ep. 159 - Comedian Caleb Synan
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Caleb Synan (@CalebSynan) about his upcoming southern tour, how he got to write skits for Comedy Central, appearing on...
Ep. 158 - Shep Kelly & Mo Alexander
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedians Shep Kelly and Mo Alexander about how cocaine would make the NFL much better, collard greens is Kale Salad for black ...
Ep. 157 - Comedian Abby Washuta
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Abby Washuta! (@AbbyDubsTweets) We ask her about the New York comedy scene, how she got started in her career, and how...
Ep. 156 - W.F.U. Podcast w/Mark & Simon
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Simon Palmer (@ZiggyFenix) & Mark Simmons (@mushmouthtb) the W.F.U. Podcast (@OfficialWFU).Follow the W.F.U. Podcast on Y...
Ep. 155 - Comedian Mike Recine
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Comedian Mike Recine (@MikeRecine) about original recipe autism, Conan O’Brien being the best late night host, everyone should wear dia...
Patreon Special #24 - Krangus Sees You When You're Sleeping.
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Krangus (@Krangus_Gillespie) returns to talk about his upcoming Special that he's taping in New Orleans, and we go into some after dark ...
Ep. 154 - Brian O'Halloran Returns!
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Brian O'Halloran (@BrianCOHalloran) returns to the show talk about Clerks 3, answers the question to the rumors about the return of Cle...
Patreon Special #23 - The Fart that Saved Christmas
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Jacob eases back into the co-host chair and we share "Dad Stories". Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/OMPodcastEmail us at Op...
Ep. 153 - Comedian Matt Ruby
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk with Comedian Matt Ruby! @MattRubyComedyMattruby.substack.com Mattrubycomedy.com youtube.com/@mattruby Join our Patreon at w...
Ep. 152 - Elmo Lust and the Dumpster Fire Explosion
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Wally Phelps (@TheRealBigWall) fills in for Jacob and we talk about the Blue Check fiasco over at Twitter, and then Wally takes a quiz to f...
Ep. 151 - Sapafire
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Wally Phelps (@TheRealBigWall) joins us and we go down a rabbit hole of Frank Welker’s voice acting talents, we have an impromptu spelling...
Ep. 150 - Comedian Joe Pontillo
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Joe Pontillo (@Pontillogram) about farting into the mic when the crowd goes bad, why do beer commercials advertise any...
Ep. 149 - Comedian Will Loden
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Will Loden about his upcoming tour with Neil Rubenstein, nothing existing in north mississippi, why we’re called Coa...
Patreon Special #22 - Angry Internet Gods!
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We planned a trivia episode but the internet Gods forbode it, so Wally Phelps (@Therealbigwall) of @Deadgamepod joins us to talk about aging comedians...
Ep. 148 - The Return of the Short King
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jason's computer went to the great beyond, so Jacob and special guest co-host Derek Diamond talk about Waffle House, scaring your child...
Ep. 147 - Comedian Jono Zalay
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Jono Zalay (@JonoZalay) about giving cocaine to rats, how Jacob Craig looks like Bruce Valanche, humans just being the...
Ep. 146 - Dunkin' Gumballs
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Jacob come up with a million dollar food truck idea, we talk about Double Down sandwiches from KFC, Fart Paintings, and Jacob’s Grandma ea...
Ep. 145 - Rockin' the Sound with Jared Seymour
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Jared Seymour of @TheSound228 the Brownwater Banter Podcast and singer for Falls From Grace about the upcoming “Rockin’ the...
Patreon Special #21 - "Swiss Army Toenails"
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this Bonus episode, we talk about how Jacob is giving his daughter lifelong mental issues, Pensacon 2023, and should we start an Only Fans for our...
Ep. 144 - Comedian Tyler Arceneaux
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Tyler Arceneaux (@TheTylerA) about Louisiana X-Men, Hecklers, selling your soul to Satan, winning Stoned vs. Drunk vs....
Ep. 143 - Comedian Neil Berliner
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Neil Berliner (@TheJokeWriter) about writing for MAD Magazine, The Howard Stern Show, Comedy Roasts, and ask him if Ja...
Ep. 142 - TV Writer/Showrunner Michael Jamin
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk to TV Writer/Showrunner Michael Jamin! We ask him how he got his start in Hollywood writing for Lois & Clark: The New Adventu...
Patreon Bonus Commentary: The Fall Guy
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we watch a show that Jacob has never seen: The Fall Guy, Season 1 Episode 2 "The Meek Shall Inherit Rhonda". Does it hold up? Is it ridicu...
Ep. 141 - Jess Salomon
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Jess Salomon (@Jess_Salomon) about Cheri O’Teri (Cher), possible alien or A.I. war with humanity, how to make Poutine, and what the hell ...
Ep. 140 - Ol' Thunderlips
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jacob has a tummyache, Wendy’s gave Jason food poisoning 3 times, and Hulk Hogan apparently can’t feel his legs anymore… too many leg...
Ep. 139 - Hot & Sexy Comedy
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Pete Jr. (@Petejrcomedian), Andy Gold (@andygoldcomedy) & Tre Lamb (@TreJLamb) about their upcoming comedy tour, who would ...
Ep. 138 - Shower Cocaine
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about school fights, things we hate like Bruce Springsteen and his shower cocaine, Bono, and also what we would do for $10,000. &nbs...
Ep. 137 - The Derek Diamond Trifecta!
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Derek Diamond (@Derek_Diamond) returns for his third guest appearance to talk about his shortfilm The Feature, the return of the Derek Diamo...
Ep. 136 - Sticky Buns
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jason wants Sticky Buns, Jacob gets a new job, and we talk about how hitting your wife in public on NYE can bring down a billion dollar com...
Ep. 135 - Tales of the Supernatural with Wally Phelps
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our Year End Spectacular, Wally Phelps (@TheRealBigWall) joins us to talk about Jason's recent supernatural occurence, and to of course discredit h...
Ep. 134 - Merry Christmas, Good Ep. Bro, and Happy Toyotathon
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week: worst Christmas Gifts, Coffee Man, why you shouldn't use the Reddi Whip at the coffee bar, and Jacob has life news.Linktr.ee/OpenMicersPodc...
Ep. 133 - "He Got His Neck Punched Off!"
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about Elon Musk getting booed, how @MrSeanPatton is funnier than Dave Chappelle, & UFC fighters getting their faces kicked in.--...
Ep. 132 - Rougarou's Can Only Count to Twelve
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jason hears strange noises outside at night so we go down a rabbit hole of Cryptids and find out that Rougarous can’t count to 13. ...
Ep. 131 - Wifi Giraffes
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about what we would do if we won the lottery, gas station bums, Elon Musk turning Twitter into a cyberpunk hellscape, and we try to ...
Patreon Special #20 - "Pece" 4 Lyfe
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month Jacob does a dramatic reading of some books he wrote as a little kid and we find out that he couldn’t spell, and still can’t.Linktr.ee/...
Ep. 130 - Graham Kay
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Graham Kay (@MrGrahamKay) about his new YouTube Special and we ask him why Canada’s number one export is comed...
Ep. 129 - @TVsTravis
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk with @TvsTravis of the “Wait, You Haven’t Seen…” and "Let's Watch Highlander" Podcasts.tvstravis.comlinktr.ee/openmicersp...
Ep. 128 - Handicap Stall Horror Stories
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob has to clean millions of unborn children off the bathroom floor at work, and Jason also shares some service industry horror stories.li...
Patreon Special #19 - "Animals, Car Crashes, and Dead People... Oh My!"
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Jason does a dramatic reading of a book he wrote at the tender age of 7 years old. It’s an anthology chock full of weird animals, fatal ...
Ep. 127 - Halloween Spoopy Spectacular!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk about Jason’s love for old man candy (Bit-O-Honey), Mississippi River Sharks, and some of our favorite scary movies to watch fo...
Ep. 126 - Jeremy Branch
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with the Pop Culture Nihilist, @JeremyGBranch! We talk about Horror Movies, Synthwave, and we ruin Star Wars: A New Hope with plotho...
Ep. 125 - Cookie Cutter Ken Doll Boys
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the Ariel Elias incident, Eddie Murphy's comedy not aging well, being attacked on stage, and not being able to do action star ...
Ep. 124 - Nicolo "Pickle" Giardina
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talked with Comedian Nicolo "Pickle" Giardina and we talk about why you shouldn’t put your alias on a rap sheet, how rehab led to paran...
Ep. 123 - The Innsmouth Rag
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with @LinkasaurusRex and @Jester8082 of the Innsmouth Rag Podcast (@InnsmouthRagPC) about the best horror movies to watch in October...
Open Mic'ers Commentary #1 - The Cosby Show
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month for our loyal Patrons, we decided to not torture Jacob but instead we did a commentary track for the Cosby Show Pilot episode. Did we find ...
Ep. 122 - Don't Throw Hamburgers in Glass Cholesterols
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this banked hostful episode, we talk about the Aries Spears/Tiffany Haddish incident, and wonder why white people are angry that there are Black Ho...
Ep. 121 - Ariel Elias
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Ariel Elias (@Ariel_Comedy) about our favorite bad movies, what we were like in high school, and how Jews love pork. &...
Ep. 120 - Billy Wayne Davis
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Billy Wayne Davis! We talk about how weird sports fandom is, how College is a scam, we skirt very close to being cance...
Ep. 119 - Ditch River
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Jason might be on the spectrum, what would The Devil give you for a sandwich, and Jacob gets robbed by a homeless guy in McDonalds.--htt...
Patreon #18 - Mike Eaton
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month we talk with Comedian Mike Eaton about his new YouTube Special, the comedy scene in Austin, opening for Louis C.K., and wonder whether Kean...
Ep. 118 - Meh... It's an episode.
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest for the week had to be rescheduled so we soldier forth with a Hostful Goodness Episode! We talk about Jacob's assault incident, and other ge...
Patreon #17 - Eric Paul Scarabin Returns!
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Month, actor Eric Paul Scarabin returns to the show to talk about being in the new Morgan Freeman movie "Paradise Highway" and the upcoming Blumh...
Ep. 118 - Neil Rubenstein
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Comedian @NeilRubenstein about touring with Motion City Soundtrack, fast food fries, and Jacob finally found someone who will eat...
Ep. 116 - Jonathan Mangum
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Jonathan Mangum (@Mangum1) about being the announcer on Let's Make a Deal and what he can get away with, being friends with Way...
Ep. 115 - Brandt Tobler
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian @BrandtTobler, author of @FreeRollBook, about sneaking into concerts, Low T Motorcycles, and the Denver Comedy Scene. ...
Ep. 114 - Andrew Schiavone
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Andrew Schiavone (@andrewschiavone) and we ask him about his worst restaurant experience and what his absolute worst a...
Ep. 113 - Eddy Kane
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Eddy Kane about roast battles, the highs and lows of standup comedy, bad gas station food, and whether he considers so...
Patreon #16 - Comedian Joel Byars
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Joel Byars (@JoelByarsComedy), Comedian and Host of the Hot Breath Podcast (@HotBreathPod). www.JoelByarsComedy.com  ...
Ep. 112 - Hefty Baby Junk
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk about how Jacob may have a meth lab siphoning off of his electricity, our toes are weird, and we talk about how political comedy ju...
Ep. 111 - Comedian Benjamin Polom
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Benjamin Polom! He is from Rhode Island and we talk about growing up in the 90s, and if he's ever eaten a Muffaletta. ...
Ep. 110 - Jacob Bacon
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our July 4th special! We talk about Jacob sunburning himself into oblivion and we talk about our Independence Day memories. Yes, there are lots o...
Ep. 109 - Halloween 3... Good or Bad?
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a crossover episode with @Momthulu of The Innsmouth Rag Podcast (@InnsmouthRagPC) and @Jester8082 of the @JestersCourtPod and we tea...
EP. 108 - Conspiracy Theories!
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week it's a Hostful Goodness Episode! We talk about Jacob being burnt to a crisp, Conspiracy Theories, and how not to destroy your career in ente...
Ep. 107 - Jonathan Bright
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Jonathan Bright of the Raelyn Nelson Band and the Music is Funny Podcast. We talk about the spirit of Punk Rock, how the entert...
Ep. 106 - Raelyn Nelson
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with @RaelynNelson of The Raelyn Nelson Band and the Music is Funny Podcast. We talk to her about her music, smoking pot with her Gr...
Ep. 105 - OK Boomer.
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we go down a list of generational things that Gen Z and Jacob Craig doesn't understand, and for some reason Jacob thinks Jason is a Boomer....
Patreon #15 - More Road Stories with Gooter!
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Gooter returns with more road stories from the days of Fall as Well!We talk all about the breakdowns in the middle of nowhere, playing in ...
Ep. 104 - Patty Dwyer Returns Again!
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Patty Dwyer Returns! We talk about her new Open Mic at the Reef in Biloxi, Jacob's bodily misfunctions, and possibly boxing for charity. &n...
Ep. 103 - Dodgy Chicken
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's a Hostful Goodness Episode! We talk about the demise of Scuttlebutts and weird old strip clubs, eating gas station food, Jacob getting...
Ep. 102 - Brian Ibbott
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Brian Ibbott (@Coverville) from @MorningStream & @FilmSack about podcasting for 18 years, eating Alligator balls, Dat Dog H...
Ep. 101 - Robbie Hennig & Jesse McCann of the Ol' Rob Podcast
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Robbie Hennig (@Oldrobness1) and Jessie McCann (@nipbipzip)of the Ol' Rob Podcast! We talk to them about the origins of the show, sh...
Patreon #14 - Kyla Grace
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month for our extra episode, Kyla Grace Returns! We talk about Carl the Rooster, angry chickens on the loose, lab grown meat, and of course more ...
Ep. 100 - Pop Culture Palate Reunion!
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate 100 episodes with a Pop Culture Palate Podcast reunion! @StephieLooHoo and @TheRealBigWall join us to talk about our most hated foods, is...
Ep. 99 - Easter Candy Taste Testing with Laura Faye Smith!
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Laura Faye Smith (@laurafayesmith) voice of Rosalina in the Mario Series, returns to the show to taste test a basket full of different East...
Ep. 98 - Brett Singer
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with (@TheBrettSinger) Brett Singer! He is an actor, writer, musician and stand-up comedian based in New York. We talk to him about ...
Ep. 97 - Christopher Burdett Returns!
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Christopher Burdett returns to finish our conversation about what it was like working on Buffy, Angel, and Firefly, what it was like workin...
Patreon #13 - William Crab
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month we have returning guest William Crab, a.k.a. William Kirby, a.k.a. Bill Randy... Bill Sandy... whatever he's calling himself this week. He'...
Ep. 96 - R. Scott Edwards
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with comedy legend R. Scott Edwards! His Lifelong love of comedy led to producing Live Comedy Shows, TV Series, Concerts; and ...
Ep. 95 - Andrew Heaton
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with the Mighty Andrew Heaton (@MightyHeaton)! He is the author of the best-selling work of political satire Laughter is Better...
Patreon #12 - Ghosts of Open Mic's Past with Krangus!
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This month Krangus Gillespie (@Krangus_khan) returns to the show and he regales us with more horror stories of Open Mics Past while Jacob chokes on me...
Ep. 94 - Jared Seymour Returns!
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Jared Seymour (@CMoreJScott) of the @BrownwaterB and @TheSound228 Podcasts about how to have a successful podcast and why Jason...
Ep. 93 - Gooter!
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk with the legendary Jason "Gooter" Gutierrez (@JGooter), Roadie of the band Fall As Well and master storyteller. We talk about som...
Ep. 92 - No Guest, No Problem!
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it's a hostful episode! Our guest was a no show so we talk about good and bad Easter Candy, Hollow vs. Solid Bunnies, Jacob still won't eat...
Ep. 91 - Jeremy Kirkland
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Comedian Jeremy Kirkland! We talk about how Jacob is a terrible son to his mother, we solve the problem of police brutality wit...
Ep. 90 - Laura Faye Smith
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jacob and special guest host Derek Diamond (@Derek_Diamond) talk to voice actress Laura Faye Smith (@laurafayesmith) about her role as Rosal...