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On the Mic with Mike Peters

Homebrewed Comedy
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Open Mics
New York City
Philadelphia
Improv
New York
Buffalo
Punk Rock
Vermont Comedy Festival
Rochester
Chicago
Comedy Scene
Open Mic
Open Mic Comedy
Covid-19 Pandemic
Comedy Festival
Scranton
Sports
Motor City Comedy Festival

On the Mic with Mike Peters is your place to meet some of the best up-and-coming comedians from all over the United States and hear about what they're doing with their lives. Stay tuned for a new comedian every Friday.

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Bob McClure likes comedy and baseball. It's tough to know which one he likes more, though those 1990s Indians teams grabbed hold pretty tightly. He graduated college with a theater degree and moved to Los Angeles in 2017. He got a c... more

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Eric Camp has been doing standup in the Binghamton, N.Y., area for two years. He played in punk bands growing up and made fun of the other bands and scene kids from the stage. He started to go to local comedy shows and attended the ... more

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Aaron Richter did his first stand-up set in Guatemala, like most comedians. He picked it up again when he got to Chicago and is now in West Lebanon, N.H. He runs a pair of open mics and produces shows at Bright Side Brewing in West ... more

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Chris Nakis has been all over the country doing stand-up. Well, he's been on both coasts. That good enough. He started in Boston 14 years ago before moving to Portland, Ore. After five years there, he and his wife moved to the Pitts... more

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Aaron Richter
Comedian; music director and organist
Independent comedian based in West Lebanon, NH
Episode: Aaron Richter and the Sad Night in a Strip Club
Chris Nakis
Comedian based in Pittsburgh
Self-employed/Stand-up
Episode: Chris Nakis and the Best Rumor Ever
Tony Rodriguez
Comedian and tattoo artist from Greensboro, NC
The Sidewalk Crew
Episode: Tony Rodriguez and the Warm Hug
Michael Harrison
New York City comedian by way of Saskatchewan, Canada
Independent comedian
Episode: Michael Harrison and the Power of Edmonton
Julianna Wiggins
Comedian in Ypsilanti, Michigan; PhD student researching Latina stand-up in Chicago
University of Michigan (PhD program)
Episode: Julianna Wiggins and the Comedy PhD
Cat Mattis
Comedian based in Buffalo, previously Rochester; hosts The Sarcasm Society podcast
Buffalo comedy scene, The Sarcasm Society
Episode: Cat Mattis and the Wrong Day for That Video
Nicky D
Comedian based in Cleveland, originally started in Chicago
Comedian
Episode: Nicky D and the Worst Comedian in Chicago
Adam Pasi
Comedian from Portland, Oregon
Portland comedy scene
Episode: Adam Pasi and the Wrong Side of a Standing Ovation
Skyler Bolks
Comedian from Sioux Falls, SD
Stand-up comedian
Episode: Skyler Bolks and the Security Hundred-Dollar Bill

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Mike Peters
Host of On the Mic with Mike Peters; known for conversational interviews with up-and-coming comedians and a focus on community-building in regional scenes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Love it

    This is one of my favorite podcasts.

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    5
    Fartforcash
    United States6 years ago
  • An interesting insight into a sad man and his cats

    Mike Peters is a funny guy who chats with people about life, comedy, TV and Punk Rock. Encouraging and insightful aspiring comedians. Great for anyone who are interested in hearing what drives failed musicians to pick up a mic and do comedy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IBPRofane10
    United States6 years ago

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A welcoming, candid host who makes guests open up about craft and life.
Insightful conversations that pull back the curtain on the comedy grind.
Feels like a tight-knit comedy community in every episode.
Great for aspiring comedians seeking practical stage-time advice.

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Aaron Richter and the Sad Night in a Strip Club
Q: What's the story behind performing in a strip club, and what did you take away from it?
He recounts the challenging night, the lack of audience, and how that experience informed his approach to audience management and future show concepts.
Aaron Richter and the Sad Night in a Strip Club
Q: What's life like balancing comedy with a non-showbiz day job?
He describes his work as a church admin/music director and how he makes time for mic nights and production, illustrating the practicalities of pursuing comedy in a smaller market.
Aaron Richter and the Sad Night in a Strip Club
Q: How did your early beginnings shape your approach to stand-up?
Aaron explains starting in Guatemala, then Chicago, and how those varied environments influenced his style and drive to perform, eventually leading him to produce shows in New Hampshire.
Skyler Bolks and the Security Hundred-Dollar Bill
Q: What's your biggest goal in comedy right now?
His main goal is financial stability through touring, with a long-term aim to perform in all 50 states and to secure more clean, corporate-friendly shows, while continuing to grow his own touring schedule.
Skyler Bolks and the Security Hundred-Dollar Bill
Q: When did you start doing stand-up, and how quickly did you branch out to out-of-town mics?
Skyler says he started a little over 10 years ago, and he began branching out almost immediately, driving to open mics in nearby cities to gain stage time and test material away from his home scene.

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This show centers on up-and-coming stand-up comedians from across the United States, with conversations that cover the craft, the realities of performing in regional scenes, building community, and the economics of running open mics and small venues. Episodes mix personal origin stories, writing routines, audience dynamics, and practical advice for aspiring comics, often highlighting mentorship, perseverance, and the evolving role of digital promotion. A notable angle is the emphasis on regional scenes and community-building, which provides listeners with actionable takeaways for developing their own stand-up careers or promoting live comedy experiences.

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