Tim Bateman Comedy Podcast

Two Irish Catholic raised kids sit down and have a chat about comedy. This is my interview with Michael Turner, we discuss many topics but sitting back and listening to the interview, the thing that stands out is how hard Mike works at his comedy. Writing, producing, performing he makes it look easy. But this behind the scenes look into Michael's life lets you know how hard he works to make it look effortless.  

Wow. What don't Dobie and I talk about. Some of the subjects we broached include, how to get booked, how he started in comedy, his great book "Monkey in the Middle", comedy classes, how he is still a student of comedy, embellishing stories, developing jokes and finding your rhythm plus much much more....

In this episode of the Podcast I talk to Robert about the development of his character, his move from the Southwest to Washington DC, his experience on Last Comic Standing and Dry Bat comedy and more. 

John is the owner, booker and force behind Laugh Boston. We talk about his love of comedy his start in the comedy business and how he has gone about building Laugh Boston into the premium comedy business in Boston. John had had his ups and downs along the way and we discuss some of them on this podcast. It's a great listen. 

Mia and I discuss her comedy journey and rise. From thinking she was funny to performing, working full time while still performing to a full time comedian and now on tour with Amy Schumer. We discuss different audiences and how she turns thoughts into stage humor. Take a listen, she was an engaging and fun guest. 

On this podcast I re-interview John Novosad live along with another great comedian in Todd Johnson as well as a couple of special guests. Lots of lively conversation. 

Anwar and I discuss the two Comedy Shows he produces. His weekly show - "This Week Sucks Tonight" and his monthly show "Literally The Worst Show Ever". How the ideas came about and the work that goes into producing shows so regularly. We also discuss how he came to comedy and what keeps him pursuing his comedy endeavours. 

Corey along with being an outstanding stand alone comedian is also a part of the wellRed from Dixie with Love Tour along with Drew Morgan and Trae Crowder (wellredcomedytour.com). We discuss the metamorphisis of the tour and his comedy. We discuss how his comedy and politics were shaped, his political views and much more interesting stuff. Please take a listen. 

Danielle and I discuss her career. Her humble start from winning a radio contest to being a regular on AZ TV 7 as well as being a Traffic Anchor and Creative Content Producer for IHeartMedia Radio. On top that she finds time to be the Diva of Phoenix Comedy, where a Show involving Danielle is always going to be fun. We take time out to discuss her 47 wigs as well. 

Keith talks about his unusual journey into acting and he takes us on  the Sets of movies he's been in such as Waiting to Exhale, Any Given Sunday, Three Kings and Twisted and his personal interactions with Whitney Houston, George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Jamie Foxx. We talk about the ups and downs of comedy, his working clean and his dedication to "Help fix the Hurt", an organization that raises money for and brings awareness to domestic violence. 

Lukas and I discuss his journey from resident high school/college smart ass to heading the Big Sky Comedy Festival. A good comic in his own right, he knew he had to get better when in 2014 he saw the level of comedy at his own festival. The Big Sky is a huge success these days, we look at the behind the scenes it's journey and growth. 

Join Bob and I on his journey through the music industry. We discuss his start as a Radio DJ on the east coast, through his time at Columbia Records and all the great bands and artists he worked with there including Tony Bennett, Kenny Loggins, The Stones, Billy Joel and others and then his time with the Fey Concert Company where he always had to think on his feet and got to promote Lollapalooza, OzzFest, The Eagles Hell Freezes Over Tour up to today where he is heavily involved in the Tribute Band industry, represented Tribute Bands of Bands that he originally promoted. Plus there is so much more.... 

Jack and I discuss his Father's suicide and how it lead to the start of his comedy career, we take a look at the behind the scenes of the Big Pine Comedy Festival, we discuss pride comedy, comedy drag shows, Marsha Warfield and some of the crazy video submissions they have received, they got laughs but for all the wrong reasons. 

John and I discuss his 35 year career and the struggles and triumphs it has brought, his attempt to shed his Hippieman image, his "Plan for America", the competitive world of comedy, selling merchandise, Dave Attell, bad open mics, Craig Ferguson appearances and how that came about and Blues and Brews Festivals. 

Jonathan and I discuss his development and continued use of his creepy comedy style and how he admired Andy Kaufmann, Jack Ass and dark humor growing up and how that is incorporated into his comedy stylings now. We also discuss his penchant and love of getting kicked out of open mics and he tells hilarious stories of pranking people as a teenager and how that continues in his life now. 

Dan gives great insight into the world of the Comedy Writer. He should know, he has written for The Best Damn Sports Show Period, Late Night with James Corden, Dennis Miller and working comedians such as Wanda Sykes and Jimmy Schubert amongst others. We discuss his process, his tremendous amount of weight loss and he has taken that onto the stage as well as other things. 

Randy and I talk about how he is the sexiest Clean Comedy promoter in Phoenix. His journey to starting and continuing with Clean Comedy USA. His love of comedy as a child, being the class clown as well as him giving great tips to folks who want to start their own Shows, the pitfalls and the recipe for success. 

Mike and I discuss the NFL, gambling fathers, adjusting to the room, The Alt Scene, broken relationships, his journey to headliner, Live at Gotham, writing and working in new material and phones in boobs. 

Kevin and I discuss his business the Comedy Cartel, divorce, building a business in comedy, The Comedy Zone, mid life crisis, LA audiences, the grind of comedy, horror gigs and hotels, The Titled Kilt, Cooter Douglas, Myrtle Beach, Joel Pace and LA open mics. 

Andy and I discuss his amazing comedy journey, early days of The Comedy Store, Megabus, Spirit Airlines, Houston Comedy, Bill Hicks, AA, getting sober and how that effected his comedy, The Outlaws of Comedy, Ron Shock, Facebook, politics and comic relief.