Comedian Brad Williams Talks Fatherhood, Touring, and Finding Joy in Comedy

"Life is hard enough as it is. I'm just trying to be a great father and give her, you know, give her a fighting chance."Welcome Brad Williams:We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, standup comedian, entrepreneur, podcaster and most importantly dad. He’s out on his “Tall Tales Tour”. We welcome the very funny Brad Williams.Brad, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You’ve done it all, acting, creating hot sauce, podcasting. How has laughing and comedy helped you?You’ve been acting, did a little wrestling on the Jericho Cruise. What gives you joy?How do you create your comedy? Is it from the punchline back or setup to the punchline?When you’re out on tour, you let your wife Jasmine take care of everything else. How has the 10+ years together changed the way you laugh, love and enjoy life?The Rockin' 8:Out on his “Tall Tales Tour”, Comedian Brad Williams joins us for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, just trust your first instinct. There is no Pressure.1. Best ride at Disneyland?2. Favorite charity to support?3. Last pro basketball game you enjoyed?4. Best Halloween costume when you were younger?5. Describe Carlos Mencia in 10 words or less?6. Typical Waffle House order?7. Favorite place to do a show?8. What’s your favorite joke that someone else told?The Back Half:How has your daughter changed your life and the way you look at comedy?When you’re out on the road, what’s the one thing from home you have to have with you?You’ve launched a podcast with JB Ball, “Heightened Babble”. Why was podcasting important to you and how has it evolved your comedy?Best and worst thing about JB Ball?Who makes you laugh today?Is there someone you’d like to do a set with or for that you haven’t done one yet?What should people expect when they come see you?One Dwarf Question:How do you want people remembering you when your time on the earth is over?Where can people find you online?The Wrap:Loved doing shows at the Comedy Works in Denver, Conan is his idol, and wants you to see him on his “Tall Tales Tour”. Brad Williams thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp