Hosted by Dan Green · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 40 episodes
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The Verbal Gym is a place where aspiring stand-up comedians can interact and learn from each others successes and failures.A place where we break down the hustle that drives people to pursue a career in comedy.
Dan Green hosts The Verbal Gym, a comedy show with 40 episodes published.
The super talented Malcolm Barrett joins us on this episode to discuss his crossover from a successful acting career to attacking a new challenge in the form of standup comedy! He has very unique path in his comedy journ
After a six month hiatus the Verbal Gym is back! And back with an awesome guest in Kansas raised, L.A. based comedian and stage performer Brett Riley! He is a regular at the Laugh Factory, The Improv and the Comedy & Mag
The Verbal Gym is back from a break and this episode is awesome! We are joined by Marine Veteran and hilarious comedian Michael D'Angelo. He produces shows for the troops with his company "Rapid Fire Comedy" and gives us
In this episode we chat with Kansas City based comedian Steve Peters. His life as a former police officer, Middle Eastern security contractor and bar owner have given him a platform of experiences to draw from that is in
In this episode we sit down with Fizaa Dosani, the super-talented creator of Facial Recognition Comedy, a monthly show highlighting South Asian comedians at The World Famous Comedy Store. Her observations on the changes
In this episode we chat with Comedy Store doorman Eric Rocha as he explains the path that took him from open mic workout rooms to the epic stages of The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is genuinely one of the funniest pe
In this episode comedian John Grimes discusses his move to Los Angeles from St Louis to pursue a life in standup, its pitfalls and its victories. His story on how he landed the gig as Tony Rock's opener is especially ins
In this episode the super talented Aaron Branch shares his standup journey with us. From his start in standup in Chicago to his decision to make the big move out to the West Coast and the cut throat world of comedy in Lo
Alabama bred comedian Rocky Dale Davis joins us on this episode to discuss his evolution from small town comic to headliner. His advice on crowd work and rowdy rooms is a must for anyone about to step out on the road and
On this episode we are joined by L.A. based comedian Daniel Alvarez. He is a rising star on the West Coast comedy scene and he shares with us his journey through standup and the unique challenges he faces performing in a
On this episode we are joined by Bear Badeaux, the Cajun born and bred creator of the super successful "Mullet Time" comedy show and a hilarious standup in his own rite! His advice on learning from your peers and getting
On this episode Caitlin Benson, one half of the couple behind the super successful standup production company "Can't Even Comedy" joins us and gives us an behind the scenes look at what it takes to chase a dream. Her tak
Comedian Billy Myers III takes on a journey through finding your feet in L.A. as unconventional "Alt" act to growing an idea and bringing that idea to one of the worlds greatest comedy clubs! His work ethic and commitmen
In this episode comedian Jay Washington shares his journey of going from professional wrestling in Chicago to doing standup in some of the biggest comedy clubs in Los Angeles. His takes on crowdwork and his strategy for
In this episode English born comedian Daniel Holt explains how he took a disadvantaged upbringing and used it as fuel to take him to to the standup stage in Australia where he has become one of the brightest rising stars
In this episode we sit down with comedian and actor Dan Paustian who gives us fantastic advice on producing your own standup show, disarming rowdy bar customers and dodging verbal barbs from Chef Gordon Ramsay! Dan is th
Louisiana native Nate Welch joins us on this episode and explains how the jump from nightclub doorman to standup comic can be an organic one! After co-creating "Comic Wars" at the Hollywood Improv his advice to those loo
Comedian, Actor and Musician, Maxi Witrak stops by The Verbal Gym to discuss juggling all three disciplines. Her perspective on developing as a standup in the L.A. comedy scene is a great listen!
Comedian Alex Conn joins us and explains where his love of comedy originated and how he leverages his creativity to gain a foothold in the ultra competitive L.A. standup scene. His tips on producing live shows and podcas
Comedian and filmmaker Mike Eshaq joins The Verbal Gym and explains how an Indonesian mushroom trip led to some serious life changes and an eventual career in standup! He also has some great tips for those just starting
Michael D’Angelo
Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder · Phantom Space
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Michael D'Angelo
Rapid Fire Comedy
1 appearance on this show
Steve Peters
NHL Telestration Producer - ESPN & Former NHL Video Coach · Inside The Coaches Room
1 appearance on this show
John Grimes
CEO · Smart Energy Council
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Aaron Branch
Start and Scale Marketing Agency
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Jay Washington
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