Episodes

  • Josh O’Brien - Celebrating Highs and Setting Goals
    Mar 19 2023
    “Enjoy the ride and always set new goals” It’s fitting to recap my first year in comedy with my mentor — fellow Veteran and standup comic — Josh O’Brien.In this episode, we recapped the past year in our respective comedy journeys. We over a variety of topics, including: making friends and missing the military, the ongoing battle against “cancel culture”, especially without context, battling “Imposter Syndrome” and feeling you “belong” as a comic, advocating for Veterans’ benefits and suicide prevention. Follow Josh O’Brien:Facebook: “Josh O’Brien is my Home boy” https://www.facebook.com/groups/159602354250124 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh96obrien/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Josh96OBrien YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sw1ob Josh O’Brien on why you need an MVA VSO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th1qw5WMjTw Subscribe to “Civilianization” on your favorite podcast app. Season 7 starts soon! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/civilianization/id604382215 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4UtFlyYohrt8DoXU6alyhJ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-civilianization-31010030/For availability/booking, podcast appearances, comments, and questions: Call 210-570-0678 or email LoveLifesComedy@gmail.com Donations welcome. Thank you!CashApp: $CJEmanuelComedy Find, Follow, Subscribe, and Support:Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-lifes-comedy-by-cj-emanuel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CJEmanuelComedy Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJEmanuelComedy Instagram: https://instagrom.com/CJEmanuelComedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CJEmanuelComedySA Support Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP):Website: https://asapasap.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmedServicesArtsPartnership/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArmedServicesArtsPartnership Twitter: https://twitter.com/asap_vets Support local comedy!Upstage Comedy Lounge: https://www.upstagecomedylounge.net/ Laugh Out Loud San Antonio: https://improvtx.com/sanantonio/
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Jay Valdez - Comedy Goals Part 2
    Mar 18 2023
    The first time Jay Valdez performed a standup comedy set, he bombed…epically…in front of his entire High School senior class at a talent show….while wearing a fedora. More than 15 years later, he’s one of the bright new talents in the San Antonio comedy scene. While evaluating his first year in comedy, Jay exceeded goals he set for himself but that ain’t enough. He’s got at least 1,900 more open mics and showcases to perform in the years to come before he considers himself a true standup comic. He’s gonna get there soon because of his talent, hustle, and also by creating attainable goals along the way. A must-listen episode!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Joe Diaco - In A World...of Sketch Comedy
    Mar 18 2023
    Joe Diaco from “The ‘What The Hey’ Show for Millennials” podcast stops by to talk about sketch comedy influences, including Monty Python, The Kids In The Hall, Mr. Show w Bob and Dave and more. We also discussed using life as material for comedy and trying to turn our own versions of ADHD into superpowers (callback to the Victor Mendoza episode).

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    For availability/booking, podcast appearances, comments, and questions: Call 210-570-0678 or email LoveLifesComedy@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Jay Scott - Comedy Goals and the Comedy Game
    Mar 18 2023
    Comedian Jay Scott gave me a piece of advice that finally motivated me to begin my journey into standup comedy. Until we recorded this episode, he had no idea of the impact of that advice. Jay started performing comedy at a very young age and talks about his journey, with the highs and lows, beginning out of Indianapolis and currently in San Antonio.

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    For availability/booking, podcast appearances, comments, and questions: Call 210-570-0678 or email LoveLifesComedy@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Victor Mendoza - Comedy On ADHD
    Mar 18 2023
    While my ADHD sometimes gets in the way of my creative process (and life process for that matter), standup comic Victor Mendoza turned his into a superpower. He shares some of his tricks and hacks to keep him focused on creating new material.

    Victor also talks about the importance of establishing a connection with your audience by introducing yourself through your comedy, marketing yourself as a business/entrepreneur, and developing your much-needed social media presence.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Bin Hamin - Pro Wrestling and Improv Comedy
    Mar 3 2023
    Professional wrestler Bin Hamin has earned a living battling legends like Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Sgt. Slaughter. For nearly 17 years, he also wrestled, trained and produced some of the biggest names in wrestling today. Bin is also a prolific improv comedian who puts his talents on display every week on “Master Shoot Theatre” - a hilarious parody series about the misadventures of former WWE Chairman “Bince” McMahon. Listen in on a master-class level lesson on improv comedy and how living “yes and” can change your life!

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    Second City Improv:
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Tiger Ruiz - Destined For Comedy
    Mar 3 2023
    Tiger Ruiz headlined the first showcase I hosted back in October and he crushed it. In this episode he talks about despite being the funniest person in his family, he never considered pursuing standup. Finally, at his wife’s suggestion, he took that risk and hasn’t looked back. We also talked about how three years in Eastern Washington made him a better comic today, developing your writing style true to your own voice, and much more!

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    Insta: @tiger_ruiz_comedian_
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    Facebook Page: Tiger Ruiz Comedy

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    57 mins
  • Kristen Howard and Sara Minor - ASAP Comedy Reunion Part 2
    Mar 3 2023
    In this episode, I catch up with one of my ASAP Comedy Bootcamp instructors, Kristen Howard, as well as my classmate Sara Minor. Each of us have our own path towards comedy, but one thing we all have in common is we’re all Veterans. ASAP Comedy Bootcamp was a way to build camaraderie and create lasting friendships. Sara talks about how her experience learning comedy helped her during a time of personal tragedy, while Kristen recalls how her fellow ASAP Veterans helped her to remember and be proud of her own military service.

    For availability/booking, podcast appearances, comments, and questions:
    Call 210-570-0678 or email LoveLifesComedy@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 30 mins