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We are back with the Taking The Mic podcast and guess what??? It happened, I am a real f*cking comedian! That's right, I officially had my first paid gig since I started this nonsense 18 months ago. Nino and Jimmy Quaid joined me to discuss.If
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In the latest installment of Taking The Mic, I review my comedy showcase set and share my thoughts on Ricky Gervais' latest stand-up special.I also discuss the latest gun tragedy and the comedian's role in shaping society's ideals and morals.In
The boys are back in town!Nino, Quaid and I got a chance to catch up on the first group episode in a WHILE. Join us as we chat about maps, yo-yo's, and fidget spinners.Oh yea, I also spent some time fielding questions about the stand-up comedy
And....he's back, following a 4 month hiatus. In the comeback episode of TTM! I discuss my whereabouts, the Will Smith nonsense, and the Jerry Cantrell concert I attended this past weekend that still has me smiling.Stick around at the end of th
Where have I been? Doing comedy, that's where...and it's been awesome! In this episode, I review my first comedy showcase (video of the set to come) and talk about how cool the entire experience was for me.Also, what would a Taking The Mic! sho
Douchebag double check Aaron Rodgers is back in the news again; this time as a crazy, rambling crackpot antivaxer. I discuss this in detail and also have another go at trying to frame cancel culture in the correct light.Also included: comedy u
Netflix took an important and refreshing stance this past week, siding with Dave Chappelle amidst much backlash on his latest stand-up special, "The Closer."My full thoughts are in this episode. PSA: My words were chosen very carefully, a full
Nino, Jim and Ryan join me on the latest episode. We talk about eating on airplanes, "offensive" jokes and why Nino loves getting bad news about his friends.Enjoy and head to DanStrzempkaComedy.com to subscribe.@dan_strzempka on Twitter@danstrz
^^^ David Letterman's words, not mine.The world became just a bit less funny today with the passing of Norm Macdonald. In the first episode of Taking The Mic after a lengthy break, I talk about the comedy hero of mine. No one has ever made me l
We got flooded in Chicago over the weekend, and there was no shortage of morons thinking their cars were boats.I also give an update on my comedy and the Austin Harvest fundraiser.And I'm a year older or something, who cares.Enjoy, don't forget
Chicago is fully open, and I'm already annoyed with people again. It's time to go back inside!I was also attacked multiple times by an a$$hole bird on the golf course. But most importantly, another fundraiser has been started. Let's help the un
I'm vaccinated.....and I'm going to Mexico.On this episode, I talk about my upcoming vacation, my Uncle Rico trip back to my hometown this past weekend; and then I accidentally get myself all worked up about religion for a few minutes before I
This week, Ryan Baldi joined Nino and me for an inspiring discussion surrounding our existence in the universe and the purpose of life.We also attempted to discover who took advantage of my generous cookie donation. And now I'm a racist. Enjoy,
We're back after a brief layoff, allowing me to recover from a few bombs up on stage.Hideki Matsuyama won the Masters! Nothing, NOTHING makes me more warm and fuzzy than the thought of old white guys everywhere being furious that an Asian golfe
Opening Stand-Up Set: My First Open Mic In A Calendar YearLive comedy has returned, and I'm on the vaccine schedule this week! Throw in some Saint Patty's drunks back on the streets of Chicago, things are starting to feel normal(ish) again. I a
Jimmy Quaid joins Nino and me on another Taking The Mic! episode.We get into some Mr. Potato Head and Dr. Seuss cancel culture talk. Wow, what a sentence.We also go over our "Shawshank" movie list...movies that you simply cannot bypass on the c
Opening Stand-Up Set: Human Car HornsA lot going on the news this week. I talk at length about Tiger Woods' devastating car wreck and why I was so rattled when I got the news. I also discuss how fascinated I am by the Mars rover, Perseverance,
Opening Stand-Up Set: Is It Just Me?I blabbed about a number of things in my first solo show in a while, including my new mattress, which I am incredibly excited about.Also on this episode: A couple of podcast recommendations, my weird drunk St
Opening Stand-Up Set: Girlfriend Shopping on a BudgetMy friend Becca joined Nino and me for a chat amidst a blizzard in Chicago.We discussed cannibalism, her encounter with a contestant from The Bachelor, dating apps, and a few of my idiosyncra
Opening Stand-Up Set - Therapist Sick DaysNino and I ushered in 2021 by talking about Cobra Kai, and I learned that disdain for Ralph Macchio isn't the prevailing public sentiment. We also talked (loudly) about Reddit and the internet winning t
Opening Stand-Up Set: Turbo Tax ShameIn the final episode of 2020, I discussed the John Mulaney news. It's unfortunate, scary, and it could happen to anyone. Everyone is allowed to have shit, no matter how happy you think they are.I also selfis
Opening Stand-Up Set: The Covid ExcuseTom Cruise went ballistic on the set of Mission Impossible whatever number it is, but was he wrong?Also discussed this week: Lamar Jackson had an incredible bathroom emergency, Taylor Swift released a new a
Opening Stand-Up Set: Sober In ChicagoIf you've watched Home Alone 2 and think the Wet (Sticky) Bandits are the bad guys, you haven't watched closely enough. Luckily, I'm here to open your eyes to the real fraud in the movie. Also discussed in
Opening Stand-Up Set: Parallel Parking AudienceWelcome to the new era of the Taking the Mic! Podcast, with each new episode featuring a short stand-up set. The set for this episode was the first joke I ever did on stage, ad-libbed because I had
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