STAND UP AND CLOWN
One of the architects of LA’s current modern clown scene, Chad Damiani (aka The Clown Boss) explores the mercurial nature of this work — and how it can be applied to everything from improv to stand-up to life in general. A mix of interviews with artists that embody clown spirit and solo episodes where Chad offer opinions, instruction and (hopefully) morsels of inspiration.
STAND UP AND CLOWN is named after Chad’s monthly show at LA's Elysian Theater (last Mondays at 9:30pm), where he ruthlessly live directs stand-up comics through a grueling gauntlet of modern clown work.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 121
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
How Improv Helped Create the LA Clown Scene
The return of STAND UP AND CLOWN is a month away! The only show brave enough to save comedy is back on September 29th – with the return of HDTGM’s Paul Scheer! There are only three shows left this ye…
Limitations
Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes or shows (in the US).
If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the CLOWNBOSS PATREON!
The Clown Boss is back with a discu…
Discomfort, Part Three
Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes are shows. If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the CLOWNBOSS PATREON!
The Clown Boss is back with part three of his …
Discomfort, Part Two
Chad is on the road for the next couple months – so no classes are shows. If you are looking for more content, don’t forget about the CLOWNBOSS PATREON!
(TW: Brief discussion of grief and death)
The C…
Discomfort, Part One
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back with its final show of the summer on June 30th! It’s a star-studded lineup with Natalie Palamides, Milana Vayntrub, Jon Gabrus, Avital Ash and Bill O’Neill! Don…
Self-Reflection (Notes from Austin)
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for its final date of the summer! Monday, June 30th at 930pm! It’s a star-studded lineup with Natalie Palamides, Milana Vayntrub, Jon Gabrus, Avital Ash and Bil…
Envy and Jealousy
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for a big Memorial Day show on May 26th! Riki Lindhome! Shapel Lacey! Hannah Pilkes! Brandon Rogers (Brandon Bored)! Steve Hernandez! Don’t miss this epic show!
Grandiosity
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back for a big Memorial Day show on May 26th! We’ve already booked first-timer Shapel Lacey and SUAC favorite Steve Hernandez! Get your tickets before it sells out!
Highs and Lows
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, Mookie Blaiklock, Tien Tran and Nori Reed.
Deep Water (The Art of Building a Long Clown Show)
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, Tien Tran and Nori Reed.
Burden of Originality
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back on April 28th! It’s an amazing show with the return of EDDIE PEPITONE! Also, Brandon Wardell, Mike Mitchell, Tien Tran and Nori Reed.
Connection, Part Two
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is TONIGHT! At the time of this pod’s publication, tickets were still available. It’s our three-year anniversary show – with Morgan Jay, Mike Mitchell, Mackenzie Barmen,…
Connection, Part One
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is happening in one week! It’s our THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Please come out and support.
The Clown Boss is back with another solo pod! Chad starts his series …
Growing Pains and SXSW
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is about to have its THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! This is the show that inspired this podcast! Comics are directed through their first-ever clown show by the Clown Boss – and…
Failure, Part Three (And Other Gems)
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is about to have its THREE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Come celebrate the clown show that declared war on stand-up… and continues to convert new comics to the joy of suffering. Th…
Clown Notes from Toronto
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is tonight! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever show, UCB royalty…
Clown Fundamentals: Failure, Part Two
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is right around the corner! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever s…
Clown Fundamentals: Failure, Part One
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! This line-up is epic! Steph Tolev (Netflix, Filth Queen tour) returns after doing our first-ever show, UCB royalty Co…
Courage and Risk, Part One
STAND UP AND CLOWN (the show) is back at the end of this month! February 24, 930pm at The Elysian Theater! You’ll want to get your tickets before we announce our all-star lineup.
The Clow…
James Mastraieni, Part One
The Clown Boss is back with his first interview of 2025! He’s speaking with teacher, improviser and comedy philosopher James Mastraieni! James has reached the highest levels of success at various maj…