Welcome to Attempted Delivery with Shawn Dickensheets and Damian Nopulos, a podcast about a couple of stand-up comedy fans who decide to try it out for themselves. Laugh with them and laugh at them as they discuss comedy while documenting the journey leading up to and beyond their very first open mic.
This week we discuss our lack of comedy and free time. Then we move on to the reduced nicotine content of cigarettes, Elon and Chappelle, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and how little we understand th…
This week we talk about more successful comedians and the evolution of comedy specials. Then we discuss some new movies, music, and the silliness of award shows.
This week we welcome our second guest, Andrew Brooks, to the podcast. After some technical difficulties (see bonus episode) we start over and have a fun and thoughtful conversation about comedy, rela…
This was our first pass at an episode with our second guest, Andrew Brooks. Unfortunately, due to Damian being a dumbass, Shawn's audio track was not recorded so he is only heard through the other tw…
In this early Thanksgiving episode we talk about Taylor Swift breaking Ticketmaster. Then we discuss feeling more comfortable on stage, and a tragic experience that Shawn now shares with Doug Stanhop…
This week we talk about having unfair disdain for people solely based on geography. Then we discuss a shift in our approach to open mics before moving on to the passing of Gallagher and Chappelle's l…
This week we welcome our very first guest! It's our turn to host comedian Kyle Shahan, who has hosted many of the open mics we've covered on the podcast. Together we discuss Shawn's recent skateboard…
This week we talk about the random violence directed at Keanu Reeves and other news in film. Then we discuss Shawn's last two open mics, and how to get more comfortable on stage.
This week we discuss an exciting new milestone in our podcast career. Then we recap open mics and talk about the process of learning to bomb.
This week we talk about a Halloween showcase, our recent bombs, and then discuss weak journalism and loyalty between music fan bases.
This week we talk about Damian's return to the stage, Shawn's musical revelation, and our top five movies for the Halloween season.
This week Shawn and Damian give their respective updates on open mics and fertility treatments, then move on to Kanye's latest shenanigans, Amazon propaganda, and a tasty new internet recipe.
This week Damian recounts harrowing tales of water bills and heavy winds, while Shawn tells of a dog's brush with death and a few more open mics. Then we discuss the generational gap defined by how o…
This week we ponder Damian's disappointing sushi experience, Shawn's continued open mic performances, and Jo Koy's new Netflix special.
This week we dive into another Chris Rock "non-troversy" and Shawn's solo trip to the open mic during Damian's temporary hiatus. Then we discuss a potential Frasier reboot, a new comedy special from …
This week we discuss two recent open mic performances, comedy audience etiquette, and one of Damian's guitar heroes appearing on Rogan.
This week we share a couple more of our own clips and discuss the jokes, reveal some embarrassing stories, and contemplate the Mandela Effect.
Before heading to a new open mic, we discuss a different kind of Attempted Delivery in our very own state of Pennsylvania, and the probable short life of skateboarding in the Olympics.
We discuss a controversial Scottish comedian, Louis C.K.'s movie, Tim Dillon's new special, and a Cleveland Browns' not-so-happy ending.
We didn't bomb! This week we discuss a surprisingly comfortable open mic and a local death metal show featuring one of Damian's former bandmates.