Episode 96 - Jeremiah Watkins

Join me as I interview one of my favorite people in LA Comedy Jeremiah Watkins!! A fantastic comic,improviser and musician tells his tales of the mean streets of LA Comedy and Beyond! Follow him on Twitter/Instagram @jeremiahstandup and me @EarlSkakel. Please also go to his website www.jeremiahwatkins.tv for all the latest news in his world!! Jeremiah Watkins is one of those comedians that you can't forget. Born and raised in Kansas, he's literally been performing since the day he was born. (His mom brought him home from the hospital in a Santa Claus outfit) Throughout childhood, he acted, sang, and began honing impressions. In high school, Jeremiah was known for his comedic music videos, sketches, and broadcasting segments which he won multiple awards for at the state and national level. At 19, Jeremiah landed his first job in the industry as an on-air personality at a local Kansas City radio station. A year later, he moved to LA to pursue his dream of becoming a cast member on Saturday Night Live. Since then, he has established himself as one of the most physical stand-up comedians in Los Angeles with his high energy and off-the-cuff style. He has appeared in multiple national commercials, and performs regularly at The Comedy Store, The Improv, The Laugh Factory and more. His show Stand-Up On The Spot was named 1 of "5 Funniest Nights in America" by GQ, and he recently placed 2nd in the Big Sky Comedy Festival. Watkins has also performed at Just For Laughs in Montreal, Comedy Central's New York Comedy Festival, and Riot LA. You've seen his comedic dance skills on VH1, and he can be seen starring in the the film i-Lived and the upcoming film Betting On Baker in 2016. He has also trained at Second City and The Groundlings, and has performed improv all over Los Angeles. No matter what size the audience, Jeremiah Watkins guarantees a memorable show experience like you've never seen before.