STAND UP AND CLOWN

How to Thrive in Chaos, Entrances and the Dangers of Being Precious

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! NETFLIX IS A JOKE PRESENTS: STAND UP AND CLOWN (5/04) is just around the corner. The show is opening up the festival for ...

The Clown in Crisis (Connor Storrie on SNL)

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here! STAND UP AND CLOWN (3/30) is one-week from the day this podcast drops! It’s another wild trios show – with a lot of c...

Daily Journal: Connor Storrie, Savoring the Moment and Devoted Deception

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

FOLLOW CHAD ON INSTAGRAM -- and check out his classes/shows on LINKTREE! The Clown Boss is back with another daily journal episode!  Chad covers a lo...

The Joy is Worth the Suffering

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and s...

Devising and Pre-Show Games: Notes from Niagara Falls.

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of modern clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classe...

2026 Refresher: What is Modern Clown?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!In this solo pod, Chad takes a step back a...

Clown Games, Subversion and Playing Stand-Up Shows

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! Find links in the episode notes.INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!The first e...

Holiday Grab Bag: Versatility, Authenticity and Listening for Laughs

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows! Find links in the episode notes.INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!The last ep...

Getting Them To Love You

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!The longest solo of 2025! Chad talks about recent happenings in his personal life -- where he realized he needed to think ...

Questions a Clown Should Ask

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FOLLOW Chad on IG to keep up-to-date on classes and shows!INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!Chad is finally back with another solo pod! He catches listeners...

How Improv Helped Create the LA Clown Scene

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The return of STAND UP AND CLOWN is a month away! The only show brave enough to save comedy is back on September 29th – with the return of HDTGM’s...

Limitations

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes or shows (in the US). If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the ...

Discomfort, Part Three

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes are shows. If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the  CLOWNBOSS ...

Discomfort, Part Two

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes are shows. If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the  CLOWNBOSS ...

Discomfort, Part One

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back with its final show of the summer on June 30th!  It’s a star-studded lineup with Natalie Palamides, Milana Va...

Self-Reflection (Notes from Austin)

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for its final date of the summer! Monday, June 30th at 930pm!  It’s a star-studded lineup with Natalie Palami...

Envy and Jealousy

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for a big Memorial Day show on May 26th! Riki Lindhome! Shapel Lacey! Hannah Pilkes! Brandon Rogers (Brandon Bor...

Grandiosity

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for a big Memorial Day show on May 26th! We’ve already booked first-timer Shapel Lacey and SUAC favorite Steve...

Highs and Lows

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, M...

Deep Water (The Art of Building a Long Clown Show)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, T...

Burden of Originality

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, T...

Connection, Part Two

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is TONIGHT! At the time of this pod’s publication, tickets were still available. It’s our three-year anniversary sho...

Connection, Part One

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is happening in one week! It’s our THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Please come out and support. TICKETS HEREThe Clown Boss is...

Growing Pains and SXSW

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is about to have its THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! This is the show that inspired this podcast! Comics are directed through th...

Failure, Part Three (And Other Gems)

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is about to have its THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Come celebrate the clown show that declared war on stand-up… and continue...

Clown Notes from Toronto

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is tonight! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) ret...

Clown Fundamentals: Failure, Part Two

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is right around the corner! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth...

Clown Fundamentals: Failure, Part One

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) return...

Courage and Risk, Part One

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back at the end of this month! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You’ll want to get your tickets before we...

James Mastraieni, Part One

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Clown Boss is back with his first interview of 2025! He’s speaking with teacher, improviser and comedy philosopher James Mastraieni! James has r...

Tales of Clown Disaster

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you wanna help out Public Displays of Altadena, check out their GoFundMe pageYou can also follow them here for more updates:Public Displays of Alta...

Idioms and the Virtue of Nonsense

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chad will be doing his WIP show on JANUARY 9TH at 930pm!  He is also  heading to BALTIMORE, BETHLEHEM and PHILADELPHIA for the second half of Januar...

100th Episode!

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is on hiatus for a couple months! Chad will be doing his WIP show on JANUARY 9TH,  930pm at the Elysian Theater in Los ...

Year End Thoughts

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is on hiatus! Chad will be doing his WIP show in early January (the last few have sold out), but then he’s leaving LA ...

Unlearning

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on December 16th at 930pm. The cast includes Luke Null (SNL), Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and more!12/16 STAND UP AN...

BOOKENDS: Change and The Path of Least Resistance

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is tonight! Monday, November 25th at 930pm. The cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL), Nick Thune, Justine Marino, Chr...

The Writer, The Director and The Fool, Part One

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, November 25th is STAND UP AND CLOWN! The cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL), Nick Thune, Justine Marino, Chris Thayer and more!11/25 STAN...

Natasha Mercado Returns, Part One

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, November 25th is STAND UP AND CLOWN! The cast includes Melissa Villaseñor (SNL), Nick Thune, Justine Marino, Christina Catherine Martinez and...

Rough Play, Part One

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, November 25th is STAND UP AND CLOWN! We’ll be announcing the cast soon, but we’ve got some very fun surprises planned. Get your tickets ea...

The Reshma Interview, Part One

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, October 28th is STAND UP AND CLOWN’s Halloween Spooktacular! Riki Lindhome, Chloe Radcliffe, Anna Akana, Janet Varney and Freak Nature Puppe...

Focus, Part One

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend. Chad is also starting to book travel dates to teach and perform in 2025! Reach out to Chad on IG (@thechadd...

Seeing the Audience, Part Two

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend. Chad is also starting to book travel dates to teach and perform next year! Reach out to Chad on IG (@thecha...

Seeing the Audience, Part One

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend. Want more clown in your town? Reach out to Chad on IG (@thechaddamiani) and ask about his traveling and tea...

Play is a Simulation

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode reflects on grief and loss.Chad is back with another solo episode. The topic: a performer’s relationship with play. Wh...

Brianna Ahlmark

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad interviews former student and clown-about-town BRIANNA AHLMARK. Chad and Bri work together as part of the improvised ensemble FLWLS (p...

Adding Clown to your Improv

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad returns with another solo episode. This one is based on a question he gets asked all the time (especially after his UCB workshops). How can I add...

Chris Alvarado

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews CHRIS ALVARADO. Chris runs Chris Alvarado Workshops and has been improvising for nearly three decades. He is also part of the LA power...

Bill O’Neill returns!

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BILL O’NEILL makes his return to the podcast. A lot has changed for Bill since his first appearance. He’s now the star of an award-winning solo sh...

Joe Mitchell

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews his longtime friend and performer JOE MITCHELL. Joe is a legend in the current LA Clown scene, having been a core cast member in ensem...

Class Clowns

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad returns with a solo episode! This time, he discusses the complicated life of class clowns – and how and why they often struggle as clown adults...

A Clown’s Guide to YES AND

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad returns with another solo episode… with an improv twist. He’s breaking down the idea of YES AND… and how it shows the innate differences (a...

Bandit the Clown

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad returns for a special episode, along with his friend, roommate and fellow clown JOHN WYATT. They discuss the recent passing of Chad’s beloved d...

Solo episode: Rhythm

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is back with another solo episode! This week, he talks about finding THE RHYTHM of a piece and how it allows you to sync up with the audience. In...

The Clown Wrestling Connection: Getting Over

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is back with another solo episode exploring the clown wrestling connection. This time, he talks about the idea of GETTING OVER – and how “win...

Christina Catherine Martinez returns

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews his long-time friend and collaborator CHRISTINA CATHERINE MARTINEZ —  the podcast’s first return guest. They discuss Christina’...

The Clown Wrestling Connection: Entrances

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is back with another solo episode! This time, he’s discussing the use of entrances in pro wrestling. How can you build momentum and interest be...

The Clown Wrestling Connection: Selling

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is back with another solo episode! He’s back doing another pod comparing clown to pro wrestling — with a focus on the carnie term SELLING. Wh...

SOLO POD: Counter Energy

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is back with another solo episode! This time, he’s talking about COUNTER ENERGY – creating work that purposely challenges the existing conven...

The Clown Wrestling Connection: Kayfabe

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is back with another solo episode! He talks about some of the connections he’s made between clown and his time in professional wrestling. This ...

SOLO EPISODE: Am I clowning?

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chad is back with his first solo episode of the year! The podcast asks its guests to define clowning; this episode explores some of the qualities Chad...

Toni Nagy

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with TONI NAGY. Toni is a one-of-a-kind comedian, dancer and performance artist who tackles difficult topics with a sense of mis...

Anne Zander

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with ANNE ZANDER! Anne is a formally-trained actor who is now thriving as a clown in Portland, Oregon – both performing and te...

Bonnie He

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN returns on April 29th! Fahim Anwar! Tien Tran! Plus – Chad’s new classes are up for late April and early May (the rest are sold...

Tallie Medel

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with clown, actress, teacher, choreographer and artist TALLIE MEDEL! You might recognize Tallie from the film Everything Everywh...

Zach Zucker

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with his longtime friend and collaborator ZACH ZUCKER. Zach is the clown mastermind behind STAMPTOWN – a one-of-a-kind interna...

Karen Hall

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with clown cellist KAREN HALL! Karen works as a professional cellist and has been featured on shows like GLEE – along with pur...

Juls n’ Lis

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with ALISSA AHLBERG and JULIANNA BECKERT - also known as the clown duo Juls n’ Lis!  Chad and his guests talk about working a...

Dee Marcucci

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with Spiegelworld performer DEE MARCUCCI! Dee is a former student of Chad’s – who has gone on to play Wanda in the megahit V...

Ian Farley

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with new teacher, performer and longtime friend IAN FARLEY. Ian and Chad talk about the intersection of improvisation and clown,...

Grayson Morris

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with fellow clown teacher and performer GRAYSON MORRIS. Grayson and Chad discuss their love of clown ensembles, when to start pu...

Hannah Pilkes

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Chad talks with comedy character powerhouse HANNAH PILKES. Hannah has built up a huge social media following and was recognized as one of t...

Nick Paul

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE HAPPY TO BE BACK! This week, Chad talks with comedian and magician NICK PAUL. Nick has toured all over the world doing magic, as well as consul...

Bonus episode (Camirin and Andel)

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR, CLOWNS! Chad is still on break, but we put together a short bonus episode with new clips from former guests CAMIRIN FARMER and ANDEL S...

Kiki Maroon

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews clown and burlesque performer KIKI MAROON! Kiki has been a fixture on the burlesque scene for over a decade — doing both traditional...

Jim Woods

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews veteran improviser and teacher JIM WOODS! Jim has done it all in improv — including stints overseas — and currently helps run WGIS...

Tyler West

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews clown performer TYLER WEST!  Tyler West is based out of New York and has performed at venues like The Box, The House of Yes, The Slip...

Andel Sudik

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews teaching artist and veteran improviser ANDEL SUDIK. Andel took Chad’s clown intensive earlier this year and has doubled-down on her ...

Kristen Schier

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews clown, teacher, actor and improviser KRISTEN SCHIER. Chad and Kristen discuss the Portland clown scene and Chad’s recent trip up to ...

Scout Durwood

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews his friend, collaborator and current star of Spiegelworld’s THE HOOK at Caesars in Atlantic City — SCOUT DURWOOD. A fun conversati...

Will Hines

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews improv royalty WILL HINES. Will is the author of “How to be the Greatest Improviser on Earth” and runs WGIS (World’s Greatest Im...

Rachel Ho and Paul Schlesinger

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews Playspace hosts and co-creators RACHEL HO and PAUL SCHLESINGER! Rachel and Paul are two on-the-rise clowns in LA – and have built a ...

Gordon Neill

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews clown and owner of Toronto’s Sweet Action Theatre GORDON NEILL. They discuss the origins of the theater and its focus on clown work....

Rules of engagement

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on Monday, October 30th for a Halloween Spooktacular! Check the episode notes for links on classes and my new Su...

Camirin Farmer

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chad interviews his regular collaborator and friend CAMIRIN FARMER! It’s a great discussion of clown work, being influenced by other training, perso...

Rules and Restrictions

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo pod, Chad goes deeper into examining rules of restriction and how they affect the end product in clown and improvisation.STAND UP AND CLO...

Evan Richter

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is September 25th!  Already announced for the sho...

Rules and Tools - Part One

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is September 25th!9/25: http://tinyurl.com/ypsk378...

John Wyatt

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is September 25th!Chad interviews his longtime fri...

Connection and Disruption

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is  August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (...

Sasha Feiler

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is  August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (...

Improvising like a Clown

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo pod, Chad talks about the intersection of improv and clown. How can clowns create improvised work – allowing them to do more shows with...

Wolf Woodcock

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is  August 28th. The cast includes BRETT GELMAN (...

The Secret Mechanics of a Clown Class

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place last Mondays,, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is  August 28th. We’ll be announcing the cast ...

Isaac Landfert

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CHAD LIVE DIRECTS - SAN DIEGO! This Saturday, August 5th at 7pm.LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2fraw5srSTAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last...

What the f@$k is happening with LA clown?

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chr...

Isaac Kessler

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show is on July 31st and will feature Chris Flemin...

The Joy of Bombing

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chr...

Dylan Adler

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! The next show takes place on July 31st and will feature Chr...

Playing the Villain

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKT...

Julia Proctor

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) takes place every last Monday, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You can always find links and information at Chad’s LINKT...