Hyperbrole: A Comedy Advice Podcast

Kingsley Amakamura is a Phoenix based comedian that has opened for greats such as Donnell Rawlings and others. Kingsley stops by to talk with Stephen about what got him into comedy, the best advice he got from Jerry Seinfeld, and more. Then Kingsley and Stephen start self-helping folks that are craving the sun, putting a positive spin on things, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow Kingsley! https://www.instagram.com/kingamukamara/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-comedy-advice-podcast/message

Jamie Lissow is a revered comedian seen on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central, Dry Bar Comedy, and more.  He’s also a writer, actor, and producer known for CBS’ “Man with a Plan”, Netflix’s “Real Rob”. Jamie sits down to pay Stephen a visit to talk about touring across the country with Rob Schneider, two movies he's writing for (including one with Rob Schneider), and more! Then Jamie and Stephen get cracking on some self-help, including deciphering a quote from a robot, what to do about a boyfriend that only eats chicken nuggets, dealing with a friend with lice, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow Jamie!  http://www.jamielissow.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamjamielissow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieLissow See Jamie perform with Rob Schneider! https://www.tempeimprov.com/events/41023 https://www.robschneider.com/tour --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho

Adam Ray returns! Adam comes back to talk to Stephen about what it was like to film NBC's "Young Rock" in Australia, continuing standup during the pandemic, his new crowdwork album, what he'd call his own cologne, and so much more.  Don't forget to subscribe & leave a review wherever you listen! Follow "A Comedy Advice Podcast" https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ See Adam Perform LIVE in Phoenix: http://adamraycomedy.com/tour-dates/ Listen to Adam Ray’s Crowdwork album “I’ll Take It from Here”  https://800pgr.lnk.to/crowdworkID/ Follow @adamraycomedy on Instagram & Twitter Listen to the About Last Night Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/about-last-night/id518082771 Tour Dates: AdamRayComedy.com Check out Adam Ray in "Young Rock" on NBC coming February! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-comedy-advice-podcast/message

Orlando Leyba is stand up comedian with multiple appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, TruTV’s LaffTracks, TBS's Wreck League, NBC's Bring the Funny, and was a finalist in NBC's ‘Stand Up Showcase. Orlando's comedy special "Adorable" is streaming on HBO (his album "Adorable" is available on streaming devices everywhere!) and he voices a character in the animated kids film “Luis and The Aliens” on Hulu.  Orlando has become a regular at comedy festivals, and clubs throughout the U.S and Canada. Orlando stops by to talk to Stephen about: -Great advice Lando got from Sebastian Maniscalco, Louis Anderson, and Forrest Shaw that helped shape his comedy career -Lando’s life hacks for getting an apartment in LA and being able to see his wife often during the time they were long distance -The importance of gratitude Then the two give spoonfuls of self-help as they decipher a quote from a robot, help with cravings, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe & leave a review wherever you

Tony Woods is a one-of-a-kind comedic legend that has appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central, P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, Showtime at the Apollow, BET's Comic View, the USO tour, and was recognized by his friend Dave Chappelle during Dave's Mark Twain acceptance award speech because Dave saw Tony "was doing everything right".  Tony was also recently featured on the Funny or Die Oddball Comedy Tour. He was also featured in NY Times and This Week at The Comedy Cellar on Comedy Central.  Lookout for his new Netflix special.  Tony dropped by to talk to Stephen about: -what he was thinking when Dave Chapelle recognized him as his first big influence because he was doing everything right -how Tony got away with telling his wife he was doing comedy for 3 years before he actually started -the praise he got from Martin Lawrence & others after his first time performing -and so much more... Don't forget to subscribe & leave a review wherever you listen! Follow "A Comedy Advice Podcas

Ian Lara is one of the hottest rising comics in New York City. Last year he taped a set for “Comedy Central Stand up Featuring” which has garnered over 10 million views. He made an appearance on this season of “NBC’s Bring the Funny” and made his late-night debut on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. This year he was a regular player on ‘This week at the Comedy Cellar’ on Comedy Central and You can catch his short special streaming on HBOmax titled “LA meets NY” Ian drops by to talk to Stephen about: -How Ian was doing 30-40 shows a week before the pandem -Building up a tolerance to hecklers and bad crowds through performing at some of the toughest crowds in NYC -How support from Mark Normand opened up opportunities like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon -The best response for when people ask comedians, “Is that story true or did you make that up?” Then the two dive into advice, including deciphering a quote from a robot, Christmas gifts for landlords, how to sleep comfortably in a car and so much more.  D

T Dot Kingsby is a rising comedian, actor, and writer based right here in Arizona. T Dot joins Stephen to talk about: -How T Dot got into comedy and ended up in jail his first night of standup -T Dot’s unlucky timing with going to war -How T Dot’s theater degree helped him act in movies like “Role Play” and his next project creating content Then the two get into some advice, including deciphering a quote from a robot, giving tips for smiling naturally, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow T Dot! https://www.instagram.com/tdotkingsby/ See T Dot at the Tempe Improv Sunday 12/13! https://www.tempeimprov.com/shows/133677 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-comedy-advice-podcast/message

Ted Alexandro is a comedian that has made multiple appearances on David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson and The View. He’s released 5 specials, including two half-hour specials on Comedy Central his most recent special CUT/UP now on YouTube. Ted has appeared on “Louie,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “The Gaffigan Show,” “Dr. Katz,” and “Oz" and appears regularly at the iconic Comedy Cellar in NYC. He is also the host of "The Ted Alexandro Show." Ted is one of the co-founders of the New York Comedians Coalition, which successfully organized over three hundred comedians for the first pay raise since the 1980’s and has been active in social justice movements like Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter, The Climate March and Fight for $15. Ted joins Stephen to talk about his new special, how he masterfully crafts jokes, and gives insight on how to be an activist. Then the duo sink their canines into some advice - from deciphering quotes from a robot to tips for overcoming a fear of needles. Do

Nicole Burch is an actress, writer, and comedian known for HBO's Barry, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and her new comedy special "Never Been Kissed" that revolves around the time she went on a date with celebrity crush Michael Vartan. Nicole stops by to talk to Stephen about her new special, how she got into comedy, how her time at Groundlings helped propel her standup, and how she got proposed to at a TGIFridays. Then the two get into some advice, including deciphering a quote from Inspirobot, pros/cons to wearing boots, how to Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Watch Nicole's Special Never Been Kissed NOW! apple.co/2C3d0Sv Follow Nicole! https://www.nicoleleeburch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicoleburchcomedy/?hl=en  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-comedy-advice-podcast/me

Sandy Danto is a stand-up comedian and actor based in Hollywood, CA. He can be seen on episodes of MAD TV, National Lampoon shorts, and is a regular at the famed Comedy Store. He has opened for greats like Bobby Lee, performed all over the world with '90s icon Pauly Shore and has been featured in his Showtime specials. He also has a new album "Daddy Boy" OUT NOW. Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Listen to Sandy's Album Daddy Boy: https://800pgr.lnk.to/SandyDantoFA Follow Sandy! http://sandydanto.com/ @sandydanto Listen to MFers Podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mfers-a-parenting-podcast-with-sandy-danto/id1399693949 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a-comedy-advice-podcast/message

Nina G is the San Francisco Bay Area's favorite female stuttering stand up comedian (granted she is the only one). She is also a disability activist, storyteller, author and educator. She brings her humor to help people confront and understand social justice issues such as disability, diversity, and equity.  Nina drops by to talk to Stephen about -what causes stuttering -how many people stutter -how we can be allies to people who stutter -how Nina has been able to pursue her passion of standup -and so much more!  Then the two cook up some advice, from deciphering a quote from a robot, helping a new archaeologist dig inside himself, how to stop feeling sleepy, and so much more. Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Find Nina here! https://www.ninagcomedian.com/ Facebook Fan Pag

Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor known for his stand-up specials “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You” and “Translate This”, his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore”, "The Opening Act", "Guest House" with Pauly Shore, and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010) and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. His brand new third (and fourth) stand-up specials "Bad Decisions" & "Malas Decisiones" just aired on Netflix – one in English and one in Spanish – the first time an American comedian has done a stand-up special in Spanish! Felipe stops by to tell Stephen about what he's been up to, how he was able to do TWO specials in TWO different languages at the same time, what he had to do to perfect his Spanish special, and MORE. Subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Sen

Maz Jobrani is a stellar comedian, writer, and actor. Maz was a series regular on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular. He can often be seen on television’s most popular shows such as GREY’S ANATOMY, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE DETOUR, LAST MAN STANDING, and SHAMELESS. He’s co-starred in many additional films, including Sydney Pollack’s THE INTERPRETER, Disney’s DESCENDANTS and Ice Cube’s FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. Maz’s original NETFLIX standup special IMMIGRANT was filmed at the prestigious Kennedy Center and is currently available for streaming. He’s also released 3 additional solo specials on SHOWTIME including: BROWN AND FRIENDLY, I COME IN PEACE, and I’M NOT A TERRORIST, BUT I’VE PLAYED ONE ON TV. In the Spring of 2016 he performed at the White House where he had the privilege of introducing Michelle Obama. Maz served as the host for the 45th International Emmy’s in New York. He was a founding member of THE AXIS OF EVIL comedy tour, which aired on Comedy Central. He is a regular panelist on NPR’s WA

Mike Cannon is a comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and DELIGHTFUL human being. Mike has been seen on Comedy Central, TruTV, Barstool Sports, MTV, Amazon, and his albums have been found at the tippy top of iTunes & Billboard comedy charts. Mike joins Stephen to talk about: -The movie "Timing" that Mike starred in and how his scene with Tim Dillon sunk deep to his core. -How Mike is able to salvage old tags and punchlines and revitalize them for new bits. -The brilliant format of Mike’s special LIFE BEGINS with interview breaks of some of the most vicious comics like Robert Kelly, Craig Robinson, Jim Norton, and more trashing him. -Mike’s vocabulary. Then Mike and Stephen swing on over to the advice segment and hit it hard. They interpret a quote from a robot, help a youngster investigate a bedroom robbery, give public speaking tips, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Support A Comedy Advice Podcast o

Reece Muniz is a fast rising comedian based out of Phoenix. He performs regularly at the top comedy clubs in the Valley of the Sun and has shared the stage with nationally renowned comics like Jesus Trejo, Alex Reymundo, and more. He's also the host of the Studio Gangsta podcast.  Reece joins Stephen as they talk about Reece's traumatic first experience trying standup and why he kept it up, his new podcast, and why Reece is wise beyond his years. Then the two get into some advice, including how to get the farm stank out of a car, tips for opening up a funeral accessories shop, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcastFollow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow Reece: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reecemuniz/ See Reece perform LIVE: October 30th-31st at Laff's Comedy Cafe in Tucson: https://www.laff

Originally from Sleepy Hollow, NY, today's special guest is comedian Eric Bernal. Eric joins Stephen to talk about how he got into comedy, how he's become an opener, feature, and headliner in just 14 months, and more.  Then the two advice it up as they interpret a quote from a robot, help an unmotivated gamer rekindle his passion for Fortnite, positive spin some negative traits, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow Eric! IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericbernalcomedy Bookings: ericbernalcomedy@gmail.com See Eric perform LIVE: Standup Live 10/28 https://phoenix.standuplive.com/shows/131604 House of Comedy 11/4 https://az.houseofcomedy.net/attraction/comics-unleashed/ Prescott Comedy Club 11/6 DM/Email Eric for tickets JP’s Comedy Club 11/12 https:/

XIMXIA (pronounced shem-shee-ya) aka Lauren D'Abate is a versatile Top 20 Billboard charting Los Angeles singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.  Lauren drops by to talk with Stephen about: -how Lauren got started with music at a VERY YOUNG AGE (I bet you can't guess when!) -the mental fortitude needed to break up with bands that don’t help you grow -the beautiful things we can create with anger Then the two harmonize on advice by helping someone ask a girl "do you have a boyfriend?" in a tactful way, how to get neighboring campers to turn down their music, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcastFollow ACAP on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acomedyadvicepodcast/ Follow XIMXIA! https://ximxia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ximxiamusic/ Listen to XIMXIA's new EP Anymore But Here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/

Monica Nevi is an ex-collegiate basketball player turned nationally touring comedian. Monica opened for comedians like Michael Ian Black, Ari Shaffir, Sarah Colonna and Nick Swardson among many other impressive names and has performed in the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, 208 Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. She also has a new album "Mostly Finger Guns" available now for pre-order and releasing 10/30! Monica drops by to talk with Stephen about: -How Monica got into comedy after getting injured playing college basketball. -Her growth after doing comedy for 10 years and how jokes require training from a writing and performance perspective. -The inspirational origin of her Huglife podcast where she and co-host Mike Coletta put a more positive spin on the world. -Monica’s brilliant mini docuseries 80-for-80 where she interviews the elderly (and the reason she started it).  Then the two hobble into some advice, inclu

Josh Blue is an extraordinary comedian that WON Season 4 of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2006 and 5 specials that have released on Showtime, Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. He was the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was named Best Winning Reality Show Guest on Live with Regis and Kelly, and his story has been featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, MSNBC,  and CNN. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. Josh joins Stephen to talk about: -His start in comedy at an open mic in between a slam poet and a songwriter. -What it’s like to mix comedy and music through his experience opening for The Lumineers. -Josh's approach to comedy, including learnings from past shows, not writing anything down, and reading the room to add comedy decor

Jonesy is a standup comedian based in LA that has performed in 7 different countries. He is also an actor seen in Gotham, Drunk History, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more and hosts and produces Weird AF News that recently hit 1 million downloads.  Jonesy joins Stephen, Eric, and Kam to talk about: -Jonesy’s tour in several Asian countries as COVID started… -Jonesy's experience taking on a job at a COVID testing facility. -Jonesy’s daily podcast “Weird AF News”. -What it’s like to do comedy in countries where the country’s language isn’t English. -What vending machine salmon tastes like.   Then the quartet trots into some delish advice, including how to make a boyfriend feel special, fulfilling fantasies of getting arrested, and so much more.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen! Send a question: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Support A Comedy Advice Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acomedyadvicepodcast Follow ACAP on IG: https://www.instag