On the Mic with Tim Drake

Episode 45 - Shayne Smith

On todays episode of On the Mic Podcast I talked with comedian, Shayne Smith.

This was the first time I had met Shayne and he was such a great guest on the podcast. I had seen Shayne's name all over the Salt Lake comedy scene over the last few months, as he was winning and placing in comedy competitions, and wanted to know more about Shayne's comedy and his process. 

Shayne and I talked about the levels or "types of fun" that we experience in life, being new on the comedy scene, how he got his start, what keeps him progressing in comedy and so much more. 

Huge thank you Shayne Smith for taking the time to join me on the podcast. If you want to see Shayne live, come check him out as he opens the LIVE On the Mic show on September 16th at Club 50 West in Salt Lake City. I'm thrilled to have Shayne open the show for me. Follow Shayne on all of the links below! 

Thanks, Shayne! 

Enjoy the episode!

Episode 44 - Alex Watson

On this weeks episode of On the Mic I talked with Filmmaker and Improv Actor, Alex Watson. 

I've seen Alex's film work all over online, and our paths have crossed at festivals over the last few years, but this interview was the first time we had ever met face to face. 

I had an amazing time talking with Alex and learning more about his film and improv career. Alex and I talked about his films win at the Star Wars Celebration, how he started J-Wat Productions, ethics of being a filmmaker, meeting Robin Williams, and so much more. 

Huge thanks to Alex Watson for taking the time out of his busy production schedule to sit down with me. I really can't say enough great things about Alex Watson. This was such a fun interview and I'm glad that Alex and I finally had a chance to meet face to face and talk about filmmaking. Make sure to check out the links below and check out some of his work and his company J-Wat Productions. Make sure to donate to his crowd funding as well!

Thanks, Alex!

Enjoy the episode

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Episode 42 - LIVE from San Diego Comic Con and SDCC recap

On this weeks episode of On the Mic I at down with Austin Grant and recapped our time and live show at San Diego Comic Con! 

As many of you know we hosted a LIVE show at San Diego Comic Con. Unfortunately, the show somehow only recorded 8 minutes. We didn't want to lose out on sharing our San Diego Comic Con experience, so Austin and I recorded this episode to share our stories from San Diego. 

*The 8 minutes from our live show will be on at the end of the episode. 

In this episode Austin and I go through each day of Comic Con starting with Preview Night where we screened the new CBS Pilot for "Supergirl". We also talked about our time on the convention floor, the amazing panels we got to see, going to see The Meltdown, Nerdist Conival, Conan Bingo and so much more!

Huge Thank you to everybody at San Diego Comic Con for making us feel so welcome and making us feel like family. We had such an amazing time and can't wait to come back next year. 

Thank you to everybody that made it out to the LIVE show. It was great to meet and talk to new fans in San Diego! 

Enjoy the episode and visit onthemicpodcast.com to see the pictures we talked about on the show. 

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Episode 41 - April Richardson

On today's new episode I talked with comedian, April Richardson.

April brings her current stand up tour to Club 50 West in Salt Lake City this Sunday and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with April about this upcoming tour, which is also designed to coincide with Morrissey's tour dates. 

I talked with April about how she came up with her tour concept, visiting San Diego Comic-Con, meeting our heroes, her Go Bayside! podcast and more. 

April is a regular guest on @midnight on Comedy Central as well as a former regular on Chelsea Lately. April can also be seen along side Chris Hardwick on the Funcomfortable tour throughout the rest of the year. 

Huge thanks to April Richardson for taking the time during her drive to talk with me about this tour and to get to know her better. Make sure to go see her this Sunday if you're in Salt Lake City. For more tour dates and to follow April on social media check out the links below. 

Thanks, April! 

Enjoy the episode!

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Episode 40 - Travis Tate Returns!

On this weeks episode comedian Travis Tate returns to On the Mic.

Travis is the first returning guest we've had at On the Mic. Travis is hosting a huge benefit show for the Road Home this week at WiseGuys Comedy in West Valley, Utah.

Travis and I had a chance to catch up and be able to talk about comedy, learning from other comics, what inspired him to set up the benefit show, understanding those with disabilities, Comic Con and so much more.

Travis and I both had the opportunity to spend time and talk with Tracy Morgan while he was in Salt Lake City last year. We talked about what we learned from the comedy legend and how great it was to learn from him. 

Travis has put together an incredible show for this benefit show for the Road Home. The show features some of the best comedy talent in Utah that you will not want to miss out on! The show is just $10 and it goes to a great cause. 

Thank you Travis Tate for returning to the show. It's always great to talk with Travis and it was great to catch up and talk comedy. Thanks, Travis! 

Support the Road Home and enjoy the show!

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Episode 39 - Chris Holifield

On todays episode I sat down with Chris Holifield from the I Am Salt Lake Podcast.

I have been waiting to have Chris on the show for a while now and I was glad we were finally able to make it happen. I've been on Chris' show "I Am Salt Lake" for a few episodes over the last year, but never had a chance to get him on my show. 

Chris and I talked about the short hiatus that "I Am Salt Lake" took and some of the new format the show has taken, including adding a co-host, Ryan Prince to the show. We also talked about how he would like to take I Am Salt Lake to new levels, marketing podcasts and engaging with fan on social media, Chris' experience with online dating, eating vegan/vegetarian and so much more.

It was great to finally get a chance to talk with Chris and find out what he has been up to over last year. If you haven't checked out I Am Salt Lake you are truly missing out. Even if you don't live in Salt Lake City, it's still a great show to check out. You can also follow Chris and I Am Salt Lake on Facebook and Twitter. Check out the links on the website. 

Thanks for joining me, Chris! Enjoy the episode!

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Episode 38 - Christian Pieper

On this weeks episode I had the great opportunity to talk with comedian, Christian Pieper.

Christian and I have seen each other over the years at the occasional open mic at WiseGuys Comedy, but we've never had the chance to talk comedy. I was glad that we were finally able to make this happen. 

Christian and I formally introduced ourselves to each other to kick off the episode. We talked about how Christian's career got started, developing a set, dealing with hecklers, a Twitter battle with Joe Rogan, comedy with his family and so much more. 

Huge thanks to Christian Pieper for taking the time to join me on the show. It was great to finally get to know Christian and learn about his comedy career. If you haven't had a chance to see Christian perform live make it a point to do so. Make sure to check out his podcast "Grumble Mountain" and follow him on the social media links below. 

Thanks for joining me on the show, Christian! Enjoy the episode!

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Episode 37 - Christopher James

On todays episode of On the Mic I talked with comedian and podcaster, Christopher James.

I first connected with Christopher a little over two years ago through social media before finally meeting him last year at Salt Lake Comic Con.

Christopher and I talked about how he got his start in comedy, starting the hashtag #cjjokes, guilty pleasure shameful TV shows, movies, opening for Orny Adams, his podcast In Movie Nerds We Trust, and so much more. 

This Friday I will be a guest on Christopher's podcast, In Movie Nerds We Trust. You can download my episode with Christopher and Quinci on iTunes and Stitcher Radio. 

Thanks to Christopher James for joining me for this episode. It was great talking to Christopher and getting to know him better. Follow Christopher and In Movie Nerds We Trust on the social media links below. Tweet your insults and bad jokes to Christopher with the hashtag #cjjokes. 

Thanks, Christopher! Enjoy the episode!

Episode 36 - Jacob Leigh

On todays episode of On the Mic I talked with comedian, Jacob Leigh.

Some of you may remember Jacob as a guest on a show I use to co-host called My House on The Moon. It has been a few years since Jacob recorded that episode and I knew it was time to sit down with him again and see what's new since we last talked.

Jacob and I talked about Ninja Turtles, being day drunk at Sundance, performing stand up, cutting his beard, learning from majors comedians and so much more. 

Recently Jacob found out his performance on The Comedy Time Show was now available for all of you to watch on Hulu. Make sure to check it out, especially if you've never had a chance to see Jacob perform. 

It was great to catch up with Jacob and talk comedy. A huge Thanks to Jacob Leigh for taking the time out of his night to come and hang out and talk comedy. Make sure to check out Jacob on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Make sure to check him out on Hulu!

Thanks, Jacob! Enjoy the episode!

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Episode 35 - Clawson

On this new episode of On the Mic I sat down with rap artist, Clawson.

I first got to know Clawson (aka Casey Clawson) almost two years ago. After making a mix tape a few years back, Clawson is set to release his new album, "Old Soul", this Friday, April 10th.

On this episode Casey and I talked about how he started writing rap, what inspires him to write, going through rehab and overcoming addiction, his message and so much more. The intro to this episode includes Clawson's new song, "Last Stand" featuring Atheist. 

In September I had the pleasure of Directing and Producing a music video for Clawson for his first single, "Learn Truth", that was nominated for Best Music Video at the Online Film Awards in LA, New York and Salt Lake City. Check it out on YouTube! 

Make sure to pick up "Old Soul" as it is released April 10th, and if you are in Salt Lake get out to Clawson's FREE album release show at 5 Monkeys. 

Huge Thanks to Clawson for coming by the studio and joining me for this episode. 

Enjoy!