Episode 38 - The Sauce is Haha Hot, But Sobriety is Cooler with Dave Yates

Dave Yates is a Los Angeles based writer, comedian & actor whose humor can be described as "a mix of wit and whimsy' as he details his adventures through life. Dave performs Stand Up Comedy nationally while also selling his wildly successful Ha Ha Hot Sauce. He has been touring the country for 15 years as a comedian and has been Sober for 14 of those years. Beyond making audiences laugh, Dave Yates has found another way to bring the heat. He's the creator of Ha Ha Hot Sauce, a Carolina Reaper-based hot sauce that's developed a loyal following of its own. Today we'll talk about comedy, creativity, entrepreneurship, and how a joke can sometimes turn into a successful business. In addition, Dave's highly regarded album "One Long Merch Pitch" is on regular rotation on SiriusXM! Through years of performing and honing his craft, he's learned how to find comedy in the moments we all experience—and share it in a way that brings people together.In this conversation, we'll discuss his journey into comedy, the challenges and rewards of life on stage, the creative process behind writing material, and what continues to inspire him as a performer. hahahotsauce.com Yatescomedy on Instagram Rosie on socials https://www.instagram.com/rosiered20?utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@boogieonrosiewoman?_r=1&_t=ZP-954PoiBeQ7L @Rose Marie De Leon Nogueras on Facebook  Find us on social media! Give a listen to our sister podcast  Thoughts Adrift  Facebook: Thoughts Adrift Show Bluesky: @ThoughtsAdrift Eric Bluesky: @Forbin777 Mike Bluesky: @TheManMulcahy0 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thoughts-adrift/id1864248818 Ian Klute  @drpepperphan on TikTok  https://www.instagram.com/phamily_berzerker? https://drpeppercrew.com/