
Episode 53 - Amy Shanker
Episode 53 of Back of the Room features an interview with Amy Shanker! She was formerly a High School teacher and now currently splits her time between Austin, TX and New York City. We talk a lot about the craft of stand

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Hosted by Jimmy Day · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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Back of the Room is a podcast hosted by Comedian Jimmy Day. The show will feature interviews with comics, sketches, and recurring segments.
Jimmy Day hosts Back of the Room, a comedy show with 53 episodes published.

Episode 53 of Back of the Room features an interview with Amy Shanker! She was formerly a High School teacher and now currently splits her time between Austin, TX and New York City. We talk a lot about the craft of stand

Episode 52 of Back of the Room features an interview with return guest, Ryan Stout. He roasts me for a myriad of reasons and does a much better job of hosting than I ever have. He is a very smart and funny comedian with

Episode 51 of Back of the Room is yet another solo ep. This must miss episode features the ramblings of a tired man with topics including work, hot tubs, mattresses, and trees. I also give a heartfelf review of Happy Gil

Episode 50 of Back of the Room features and interview with Gabe Kea. We talk about comedy, St. Louis vs. Cincinnati, and do a segment called 3 wishes. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backofthe

Episode 49 of Back of the Room features and interview with Jimmy Shubert! He shares some great advice and stories about stand up, acting, and magic. Just a few of Jimmy's movie/TV credits include The Italian Job, Mr. and

Episode 48 of Back of the Room is the tenth solo episode. Topics include the 4th of July, looking for an intern, board games, and do a segment called Shout Outs & Call Outs. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook

Episode 47 of Back of the Room features an interview with Comedians Tom Thakkar and Tim McLaughlin! We talk about hidden gem food spots, comedy, and do a segment called Over/Under. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, F

Episode 46 of Back of the Room is another solo episode. This banked episode includes a June wrap up with topics ranging from Indy Car Racing to costume parties. There is also a segment called WTF are We Doing Here. Follo

Episode 45 of Back of the Room features an interview with Lary Greene! We talk about the study of comedy, the St. Louis comedy scene, and do a segment called WTF are We Doing Here. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, F

Episode 44 of Back of the Room features an interview with Professional Comedian Joe Marlotti. We talk about his early years doing comedy, the differences between clubs/cruises/corporates, and do a couple segments called

Episode 43 of Back of the Room is another solo episode featuring multiple snippets. I talk about featuring at the St. Louis Funny Bone and also do a couple segments called Jimmy Tips and Shout Outs/Call Outs. Follow Back

Episode 42 of Back of the Room features and interview with Brendan Eyre. We talk about comedy, sandwiches, and the New York Comedy scene. We also do a couple segments called That's My Favorite and Over/Under. Follow Back

Episode 41 of Back of the Room is another solo EP. I talk about the St. Louis Battlehawks, Mothers Day, and open mics. Also do a couple segments called Jimmy Tips and Dumbasses. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Face

Episode 40 of Back of the Room features and interview with Bri Munnich. Bri is new to the St. Louis comedy scene and we talk about comedy, baking, and also do a segment called 3 wishes. Follow Back of the Room on Instagr

Episode 39 of Back of the Room is yet another solo pod. I talk about fashion, technology, facial hair, and karaoke. Also do a segment called Shout Outs/Call Outs. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTo

Episode 38 of Back of the Room features an interview with Auggie Smith! He gives some great advice on hosting, performing, and writing stand up comedy. Auggie tells some great stories and we do a segment called WTF are w

Episode 37 of Back of the Room features an interview with Tina Dybal! We talk about comedy, improv, Christmas, and do a segment called Die on this Hill. Talking points range from Ivan Drago to Charli XCX. Follow Back of

Episode 36 is the 5th solo episode of Back of the Room. I talk about my health, some business ideas, and do a segment called Shout Outs/Call Outs. Also give some life changing Jimmy Tips. Follow Back of the Room on Insta

Episode 35 of Back of the Room features an interview with James Johann! We talk about comedy, movies, music, and do a couple segments called That's My Favorite and Over/Under. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebo

Episode 34 of Back of the Room is another solo episode. I talk about my facial hair, eating habits, do a terrible movie review of The Founder, and recap my open mic set. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, an
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Back of the Room is hosted by Jimmy Day. The show is categorised under comedy (interviews) and has published 53 episodes.
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