On the Mic with Tim Drake

Episode 32 - Jacob Soboroff

On today's episode of On the Mic I talked with Jacob Soboroff.

Jacob is known for his work on Take Part LIVE where he co-host the nightly news show with Meghan McCain. Jacob is also one of the hosts for the hit, YouTube Nation and former host of HuffPost LIVE.

Jacob and I talked about the success of Take Part LIVE, his future with YouTube Nation, meeting politicians, weird state laws, how he got started and so much more. 

A huge Thanks to Jacob Soboroff for taking the time to talk with me on this episode. It was great getting know Jacob better. If you haven't already taken the time to check out Take Part Live, make sure to do it! It's a fantastic show that will keep you informed on the biggest topic in our society. Follow Jacob on Twitter and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel below. 

Enjoy the episode!

Thanks, Jacob! 

Episode 31 - Steve-O

On today's episode I talked with the hilarious comedian and stuntman, Steve-O!

Steve-O is best known for his work on the hit MTV show, Jackass. Since Steve-O's time on Jackass, Wildboyz, and the Jackass Movies, Steve-O has spent a lot of time touring the country and focusing on stand up comedy. Steve-O is performing 6 shows this week at WiseGuys Comedy in Salt Lake City. Steve-O will be in town November 6-9. Don't miss him, Salt Lake!

I talked with Steve-O about becoming a new home owner, his sobriety, taking on stand up comedy, performing stunts and so much more! Steve-O also talked about a new video they were shooting that day where we would find out how much duct tape it would take to hang Steve-O on a wall. 

Little did I know Steve-O wrote a book a few years back. This book is Steve-O's memoir of being a stuntman and his career. Steve-O and I didn't get a chance to talk about his book, but I bought it right away and I suggest that you do as well!

A huge thank you to Steve-O for taking the time to do this interview. It is always great to talk with Steve-O. I've had the opportunity to meet a lot of great people in the industry and Steve-O is one the the kindest to talk with. It was great to see where his career is at and what is coming up next. Don't miss Steve-O at WiseGuys Comedy this weekend if you are in Salt Lake. Opening for Steve-O is one of our good friends, and former guest of the show, Guy Seidel. You won't want to miss these two great comedians! 

Check out all of Steve-O's Official links below. Follow him on social media, buy his book, and check out his YouTube channels! 

Thanks again, Steve-O!

Enjoy the episode. 

Episode 30 - New Found Glory

In this new episode of On the Mic Podcast I talked with New Found Glory frontman Jordan Pundik.

New Found Glory recently released their new album "Resurrection" on October 7th, and are also currently headlining the Glamour Kills Tour. I talked with Jordan about the new album, watching their fan base grow, being a band for almost 20 years, what keeps the synergy of the band and so much more. 

I realized while prepping for this interview that I have been listening to New Found Glory for 15 years. Not very many things make me feel old, but this definitely made me feel old. For half of my life I have been listening to New Found Glory. I've had the chance to meet the guys several times and they have always been one of the kindest bands to their fans. 

A huge thanks to Jordan Pundik for taking the time out from their tour to talk with me. It was great to learn more about the band and about Jordan during this interview. Make sure to go pick up New Found Glory' new album "Resurrection" today! Follow Jordan and the band on Twitter and check them out on the Glamor Kills Tour. 

Thanks, Jordan!

Enjoy the episode!

Episode 28 - Kurt Braunohler

In today's episode of On the Mic Podcast I talked with comedian, Kurt Braunohler!

I have been a fan of Kurt's stand up for a few years now and was thriller to have him on the show. 

I talked with Kurt about his upcoming Comedy Central Pilot "Gettin' Some Strange with Kurt Braunohler", his current charity project Roustabout that is helping raise money to bring goats and chickens to a village in Africa, Kurt's appearance on "Getting Doug With High", voicing characters on "Bob's Burgers" and so much more! 

Kurt recently jet skied from Chicago to New Orleans to help raise money for Roustabout. 

Special Thanks to Kurt Braunohler for taking the time to join me on this episode. 

Follow Kurt on Twitter at: @kurtbraunohler

Donate to the Roustabout indiegogo at: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jet-ski-for-goats

Episode 27 - Brickleberry; Roger Black and Waco O'Guin

In this new episode of On the Mic, Tim sits down with Roger Black and Waco O'Guin. Roger and Waco are the creators, writers, and voice over artists behind the hit Comedy Central show, Brickleberry

Tim talks with Roger and Waco about how the show got started, inspiration behind the episodes, working with Daniel Tosh, the upcoming Season 3, and so much more! Check it out!

Season 3 of Brickleberry starts September 16th on Comedy Central!

Catch up on Seasons 1&2 now on Hulu Plus. 

Episode 26 - Richie T. Steadman

In this new episode of the podcast I talked with a hilarious man of many titles, Richie T. Steadman.

Richie is best known for his work as the Executive Producer of Radio From Hell in Salt Lake City. Richie is also the Founder of the Salt Lake Comedy Festival, Host of the new web show "Let's Get Real", Host of Meet the Bands Podcast, and the Cultural Hall Podcast. Aside from all of those jobs, Richie has also been my boss at Radio From Hell for the last several months. 

Richie and I always have great time around the studio and on location, so I figured it was time that we turned the mic's on and captured some of it. Richie and I talked a lot about how he started the Salt Lake Comedy Festival, his comedy background, flu toast, and so much more!

A huge Thanks to Richie T. for taking the time out of his busy schedule to do this interview with me. We did this at 6AM at X96 since Radio From Hell was off for the week. Make sure to check out all of Richie's many projects and tune in to Radio From Hell, Monday-Friday 6AM-10AM. Thanks, Richie!

Enjoy the episode!

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Episode 25 - Rachel Skarsten and Paul Amos; Lost Girl

We are LIVE from Salt Lake Fantasy Con! This is our first episode from Fantasy Con recorded in Downtown Salt Lake. In this episode I sat down with Rachel Skarsten and Paul Amos from the hit SyFy show, 'Lost Girl'! We talked about visiting Utah, filming the new season, Paul's new nickname, Rachel's special skill she developed on Lost Girl, Rachel's upcoming role in the much anticipated 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film, Fantasy Con, and more! 

My good friend and Producer Laura Smith from Mix 1079 joined me on this episode, as she is a huge fan of 'Lost Girl'.

A huge thank you to Rachel and Paul for taking the time to sit down with me. It was great to get to know them and know more about 'Lost Girl'. 

If you're in Salt Lake this weekend, make sure you join us at Fantasy Con at the Salt Palace Convention Center. 

Learn more about Fantasy Con at www.fantasycon.com

Follow Rachel Skarsten on Twitter at @RachieSkarsten

Follow Paul Amos on Twitter at @PaulRogerAmos 

Make sure to follow On the Mic and Tim Drake on Twitter @timdrake and @onthemicpodcast

Episode 24 - Anders Holm

In this new episode of On the Mic I talked with actor and comedy writer, Anders Holm.

Anders Holm is best known for his work on Comedy Central's hit show Workaholics. I talked with Anders about writing Workaholics, how the idea came about, character development, swimming and more. Anders is currently working on writing the 5th season of Workaholics that will start filming this August. 

Huge Thanks to Anders Holm for taking the time to talk with me. It was great to talk with Anders and get to know him a little better.  Get out and pick up Season 4 of Workaholics on Blu-Ray and DVD today, or visit Comedy Central's website and pick it up. Thanks, Anders!

Enjoy the episode!

Episode 23 - Jim O'Heir

In this new episode of On the Mic I sat down with comedic actor, Jim O'Heir!

Jim is best known for his role as Jerry on the hit NBC show 'Parks and Rec'. Jim and I talked about how he started his career in theatre, traveling the world and visiting Monte Carlo, what it takes to navigate a career in the television and film industry, the final season of 'Parks and Rec' and so much more. 

A huge Thanks to Jim O'Heir for taking the time out of his busy schedule to talk with me. It was great to get to know him and learn a little about what makes him such a great actor. If you haven't been watching Parks and Rec, or seen Jim's other work, you are missing out on a phenomenal and hilarious actor. 

A funny side note to this episode, if you listen closely you can hear one of my cats meowing in the background looking for the other cat. I usually don't let them in the studio while we record, but they were sleeping when we started so I didn't think it would hurt. One of them also decided to jump into a box mid episode. So listen for the random meows and cats faintly in the background here and there. 

Enjoy this episode and start following Jim on Twitter! Thanks again, Jim!

Enjoy!

Episode 21 - Jordon Mazziotti

In this new episode of On the Mic I sat down with comedian, Jordon Mazziotti. 

In this episode I talked with Jordon about how he got started in comedy, what influenced him to become a comic, writing, family life and more. This was the first time Jordon and I had met in person. We have been Facebook and Twitter friends for almost a year, but never had a chance to talk. It was great to get to know Jordon better and learn more about his comedic process. 

Jordon and I also talked about his comedy blog, It's Always Funny in SLC. I have loved reading this blog that is full of interviews with great comics. In association with the blog, Jordon has put together the It's Always Funny in SLC Comedy Showcase that will be at Keys on Main in Salt Lake City on May 25th featuring some of the best comedians that Salt Lake has to offer. 

Tickets for the It's Always Funny in SLC Comedy Showcase are just $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Get your tickets fast! This show will sell out!

A special Thanks to Jordon Mazziotti for coming by the studio for this interview. It was great to finally meet Jordon and get to know him a lot better. I know you guys will enjoy getting to know Jordon just as I have. Enjoy the episode and go see Jordan at the It's Always Funny in SLC Comedy Showcase and read the It's Always Funny in SLC blog. 

Enjoy the episode!