First Mic
Ira CrossA show where comics talk about their first time on stage.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsComedy | |||
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Barak Lesner moved to Columbus with three outfits in a garbage bag. Today he co-runs The Attic Comedy Club, has five kids and a mortgage, and a blunt message for anyone starting out: you suck — and that's exactly the point.
In this episode of First ... more
Caitlin Menosky's first Columbus open mic went about as badly as it can go — only woman on the lineup, put up last, and heckled through her whole set by a room full of comedians she'd never met. One comic's apology afterward is the reason she didn't ... more
Dan Sebree has been obsessed with stand-up since he was five years old — but it took watching the finals of a Dayton comedy contest, thinking "I could do this," to actually get on stage. On this episode of First Mic, Dan tells Ira about his very firs... more
Jessi Sisson didn't plan to do comedy. She signed up for a speed dating event in Columbus, never saw the email saying it was canceled, and walked in to find an open mic instead. Five years of jokes had been sitting in her phone since one improv class... more
Josh Stovall is a preacher, a comedian, and the kind of guest who'll sip Zinfandel like it's communion and then tell you about the last time he made his mom laugh before she passed six years ago this March. He spent two and a half years writing jokes... more
Janaris Cain (@PrincessNaris) thought she was going to dance for Missy Elliott. Instead, the wig got snatched off her head on a Wild 'N Out tour stop, her friends told her she had to do comedy, and she said "f it" and walked into Shrunken Head for he... more
Happy Mother's Day. For this special episode, Ira sits down with the woman everyone in his life has called hilarious for as long as he can remember — his mom, Sheila Taylor. She's the first non-comic guest on First Mic, the first mom, and (sorry Murf... more
Tanya Vora doesn't wing anything. Before her first open mic in July 2023, she recorded herself practicing in her closet, showed up at The Attic early to visualize the stage, and went ninth on the lineup so she wouldn't have to go first. She also Goog... more
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I love hearing about how comedians got into the scene. I also like hearing about their process of trying out new material, tweaking their jokes based on audience reactions and dealing with hecklers. Ira is a great interviewer and the conversations flow very naturally.
Apple Podcasts5Chris Bournea
United States2 months ago - A different look
I enjoy this podcast because it provides a fresh take on the art of Comedy. Being able to see grass roots for the beginning of these acts is awesome. The setting is also perfect. Ira has done a great job with this I’m
Excited to see this grow.
Apple Podcasts5Nbr litUnited States2 months ago - Columbus Comics
It’s great to see Columbus building their comedy community and connecting with local comics on their success. I enjoy candid moments and authenticity with comics and just with people. It’s great to hear them talk about the beginning of their journey and know that failure is part of the story. It allows someone that is interested in getting into this work the understanding that there will be bomb moments but each show comes with learning and growth.
Apple Podcasts5Buckeyefan0812United States2 months ago - Love the honesty and relatability!
I really like how this show brings down the wall of how scary stand-up comedy could be. Hearing professional comedians talk about how bad or how awkward The first run at stand-up was is very refreshing and encouraging to give it a shot!
Apple Podcasts5$CJ2K$United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Russia/Comedy/Comedy Interviews |
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