A podcast about a stand up comedian's mailing list. Comedy's own, Brad Wenzel updates the state of his grassroots attempt to build a following. He also answers questions submitted by other comedians and shares stand up clips from his live shows. Comedy's own, Blain Hill "produces" the show.
Brad Wenzel is a touring headliner who has made 3 stand-up appearances on CONAN and more recently performed on Netflix is a Joke Radio. His debut comedy album Sweet Nothings was released on Jack White’s rock label, Third Man Records and can be heard on SiriusXM. Paste Magazine described Brad’s 2023 special, joke. joke. joke. as “Watching Wenzel feels like hanging out with your funniest, weirdest friend; it's relaxing and utterly enjoyable" Paste also listed joke. joke. joke. as one of the 20 best comedy specials of the year.
Blain and Brad reunite after two months off. A lot has happened. The mailing list "stock market" is tumultuous. A big ol' half hour episode with two stand up clips in there.
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The big 2,000. Brad just couldn't stay away. Stick around to the end for some quality sound effects as Brad updates the state of the grassroots movement on this milestone episode. There's also a stan…
Mailing list gets nice bump. A stacked boring report: hats blowing off, comedy festival antics, Brad gets recognized at 7-11, Brad yells at old man by mistake. Also an audience member who slaps his k…
We've never seen Wenz Head numbers like this before. One month of growth condensed into a single episode. Also, a stand up clip with a blind woman.
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We're so back. Blain and Brad answer questions about memorizing long sets, wheat thins, God, and toast. Brad talks about a music festival he performed at in San Diego 6-7 years ago. There's a stand u…
Blain will be back for the next episode, but hopefully this update holds you over. Brad mourn's the end of the Lion's historic season and talks about a cat fort.
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Episode 21! Brad accidentally lost the episode. Whoops. Still worth a listen for the extended stand up clip at the end.
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Episode 20. The last one of 2024. Mailing list closes the year strong and we answer some questions.
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Episode 19: The year of the ding starts early. We have questions from Johanna Medranda and more. Stand up clip from The Comedy Cabin in Janesville, Wisconsin.
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Episode 18! We got questions. Topics include: Tacos vs. Burritos, Alaina Bamfield wants to play God with when we lose teeth, and when was a gig surprisingly good.
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The 17th episode! We answer some questions about food opinions and laughing. I did the math wrong so I said 1,345, but I meant 1,346 :)
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The 16th episode. Blain and Brad discuss a magician in the crowd in Baltimore, Janesville Wisconsin being a hidden gem, and more.
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Questions are back! Brad and Blain rank "Top 5 Midwest Guys" and talk about obscure references in jokes.
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The mailing list has never been more tumultuous. Also, Brad remembers meeting a guy with a funny name in Flint. There's talk about the movie, Heretic. Recorded 11-12-24.
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The mailing list continues to grow. Blain and Brad workshop some catchphrases, discuss shows in Traverse City, Family Matters, and Brad's cat. Stand up clip from near Cleveland where a guy had a craz…
It's Halloween (when we recorded this). Blain and Brad discuss Halloween and when stores just start doing their own thing. A very scary stand up clip from a show in Cleveland-ish.
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A record number for the mailing list. Brad talks about Tom Petty for the entire episode. There's a stand up clip of Brad getting yelled at by a scary Realtor lady.
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We keep it tight on the 10th episode. Nothing wrong with that. Boring report: sick cat edition. Listener question about being on the news for turning 110 years-old. Stand up clip where Brad gets inte…
A nice little bump in the mailing list. The boring report: Mall of America edition. A question from Comedy's own Trevor Smith. Join the mailing list at bradcomedy.com
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The mailing list hits a new milestone. Brad and Blain discuss some cool venues Brad performed at over the past week: The Michigan Theater, The Comedy Attic. They answer questions about pre-show ritua…