I was so High I forgot my entire set | Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz was so high at his first open mic he forgot every joke he wrote. What happened next almost made him quit comedy forever. Tony Cruz walked into his first open mic at the Shrunken Head in 2018 after getting high on free weed in the back patio. When the lights hit his face, he forgot every single joke he'd written. Seven years later, he's one of Columbus's most consistent comics. In this episode, Tony breaks down his journey from being a painter who thought his life was "too boring for comedy" to developing a style that lets him take massive swings on race, politics, and identity - and actually land them. Tony B Cruz has been doing standup in Columbus, Ohio for 7 years. Known for his crowd work and willingness to take big swings, he regularly performs at The Attic Comedy Club, Rehab Tavern, and venues across Ohio. Find him @TonyBCruz on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook. 💬 Question for you: What's the most nervous you've ever been before doing something for the first time? Drop it in the comments! 🎙️ First Mic is a podcast where we talk to comics about their first time on stage. New episodes weekly. SUBSCRIBE for more comedian interviews and behind-the-scenes comedy stories.