Back of the Room

Episode 53 of Back of the Room features an interview with Amy Shanker!  She was formerly a High School teacher and now currently splits her time between Austin, TX and New York City.  We talk a lot about the craft of stand up and do a segment called Die on this Hill.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 52 of Back of the Room features an interview with return guest, Ryan Stout.  He roasts me for a myriad of reasons and does a much better job of hosting than I ever have.  He is a very smart and funny comedian with interesting views on stand up and the human experience.  We also do 2 segments called Easy Questions and It's About Time.  Check Ryan's albums and his website www.ryanstout.com.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 51 of Back of the Room is yet another solo ep.  This must miss episode features the ramblings of a tired man with topics including work, hot tubs, mattresses, and trees.  I also give a heartfelf review of Happy Gilmore 2.  #spoileralert  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 50 of Back of the Room features and interview with Gabe Kea.  We talk about comedy, St. Louis vs. Cincinnati, and do a segment called 3 wishes.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 49 of Back of the Room features and interview with Jimmy Shubert!  He shares some great advice and stories about stand up, acting, and magic.  Just a few of Jimmy's movie/TV credits include The Italian Job, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Reno 911, and the King of Queens.  Make sure to check out his latest special called Zero Tolerance.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 48 of Back of the Room is the tenth solo episode.  Topics include the 4th of July, looking for an intern, board games, and do a segment called Shout Outs & Call Outs.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 47 of Back of the Room features an interview with Comedians Tom Thakkar and Tim McLaughlin!  We talk about hidden gem food spots, comedy, and do a segment called Over/Under.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 46 of Back of the Room is another solo episode.  This banked episode includes a June wrap up with topics ranging from Indy Car Racing to costume parties.  There is also a segment called WTF are We Doing Here.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 45 of Back of the Room features an interview with Lary Greene!  We talk about the study of comedy, the St. Louis comedy scene, and do a segment called WTF are We Doing Here.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 44 of Back of the Room features an interview with Professional Comedian Joe Marlotti.  We talk about his early years doing comedy, the differences between clubs/cruises/corporates, and do a couple segments called That's My Favorite and 3 wishes.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 43 of Back of the Room is another solo episode featuring multiple snippets.  I talk about featuring at the St. Louis Funny Bone and also do a couple segments called Jimmy Tips and Shout Outs/Call Outs.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 42 of Back of the Room features and interview with Brendan Eyre.  We talk about comedy, sandwiches, and the New York Comedy scene.  We also do a couple segments called That's My Favorite and Over/Under.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 41 of Back of the Room is another solo EP.  I talk about the St. Louis Battlehawks, Mothers Day, and open mics.  Also do a couple segments called Jimmy Tips and Dumbasses.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 40 of Back of the Room features and interview with Bri Munnich.  Bri is new to the St. Louis comedy scene and we talk about comedy, baking, and also do a segment called 3 wishes.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 39 of Back of the Room is yet another solo pod.  I talk about fashion, technology, facial hair, and karaoke.  Also do a segment called Shout Outs/Call Outs.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 38 of Back of the Room features an interview with Auggie Smith!  He gives some great advice on hosting, performing, and writing stand up comedy.  Auggie tells some great stories and we do a segment called WTF are we doing here.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 37 of Back of the Room features an interview with Tina Dybal!  We talk about comedy, improv, Christmas, and do a segment called Die on this Hill.  Talking points range from Ivan Drago to Charli XCX.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 36 is the 5th solo episode of Back of the Room.  I talk about my health, some business ideas, and do a segment called Shout Outs/Call Outs.  Also give some life changing Jimmy Tips.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

 Episode 35 of Back of the Room features an interview with James Johann!  We talk about comedy, movies, music, and do a couple segments called That's My Favorite and Over/Under.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 34 of Back of the Room is another solo episode.  I talk about my facial hair, eating habits, do a terrible movie review of The Founder, and recap my open mic set.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 33 of Back of the Room features an interview with Anthony DeVito!  He is a very funny stand up comedian hailing from New Jersey, but has lived in New York for the past 15 years.  We talk about all things New York, my possible mayoral run, I give some Jimmy Tips, and we do a Big Apple edition of That's My Favorite.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 32 of Back of the Room features an interview with Charlie Winfrey!  Charlie is a stand-up comedian, Phish head, shout out fanatic, and possibly the next U.S. President.  We talk about movies, music, comedy, and do a segment called It's About Time.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 31 of Back of the Room features an interview with Eddie Gossling!  Eddie is a very funny stand up comedian, Writer/Producer on Tosh.O, and lifelong Eagles fan.  We talk about sports, mascots, comedy, gas stations, and do a segment called 3 wishes.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 30 is the 3rd solo episode of Back of the Room.  I talk about my birthday, healthcare/government being bad/sad, and give a terrible summary of Godzilla vs. Kong the New Empire.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 29 of Back of the Room features an interview with Jack Wright! We talk about his comedy competition win, comedy stuff, and do a couple segments called Over/Under and WTF are We Doing Here.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 28 of Back of the Room features an interview with Will O'Donnell! We talk about both growing up in small towns, a time he almost choked to death on stage, and do a segment called Die on this Hill.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 27 is the 2nd solo episode of Back of the Room.  I talk about a trip to Austin, give a terrible summary of Gladiator 2, and do a review of Taco Bell nuggets.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 26 of Back of the Room features an interview with Max Pryce! We talk about his new comedy special called, Lost in the Sauce (available on Amazon Prime), his myriad of tattoos, comedy, and do a couple segments called Shout Outs & Call Outs, and 1st World Problems.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 25 of Back of the Room features an interview with Tom Shelton! We talk about his time working in radio, the early days of The St. Louis Funny Bone, and do a segment called Over/Under.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 24 of Back of the Room features an interview with Vik Pandya! We talk about the start of his comedy career in Chicago, a crazy show he had the night before, and do a segment called 3 wishes.  His outlook on comedy and advice he shares was very refreshing and informative.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 23 of Back of the Room is the first solo episode.  I discuss a recent injury, Halloween, a dumb guy's tattoo, and do a first draft.  Check out the ad for our latest sponsor in between all the nonstop action/hilarity.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 22 of Back of the Room features an interview with repeat guest Scott James!  We talk about my physique, our 1st cars, drunk audience members, and comedy stuff.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 21 of Back of the Room features an interview with Eric Rueseler!  We talk about his hometown of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, his possible new stage name, and do a segment called 1st Draft.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.  

Episode 20 of Back of the Room features an interview with Johnny Beehner!  We talk about his early days of improv/stand up and do a segment called Over/Under.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 19 of Back of the Room features an interview with Duke Taylor!  We talk about him being a new Dad, the STL comedy scene, and do a segment called Over/Under.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 18 of Back of the Room features an interview with Andy Hamilton!  We talk sports, Lincoln County, comedy, and do a segment called Die on this Hill.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 17 of Back of the Room features an interview with Mollie Amburgey Day!  Mollie is a stand up comedian, host of the Casually Mollie Podcast, and my lovely wife.  We play the newly wed game and also do a segment called 3 wishes.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 16 of Back of the Room features an interview with Ryan Stout!  He gives some really great insight and advice about stand up.  We also do a segment called 3 wishes.  Follow Ryan @stoutsider and follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 15 of Back of the Room features an interview with JC Sibala! We talk about Kansas City, his show called Wildcard Comedy, and do a segment called WTF are We Doing Here. Follow him @jcsibala and Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 14 of Back of the Room features an interview with Rob Durham!  We talk about comedy, teaching, technology, and do a segment called Are you Smarter than a 12th Grader.  Check Rob out @robdurhamcomedy.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 13 of Back of the Room features an interview with Scott James!  We talk about stupid band names and do a segment called That's My Favorite.  Scott is headlining at the Westport Funny Bone this weekend (July 25-28) so check out a show!  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 12 of Back of the Room features an interview with Sean O'Brien!  We talk about comedy, football, cicadas, and do a segment called WTF are we doing here.  Follow Sean on Instagram @thatseanobrien and follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 11 of Back of the Room features an interview with Ronaldo Mercado!  We chat about his big move to Austin, hell gigs, and his appearance on Jerry Springer.  We also do a couple segments called That's my Favorite and Ask Katt Williams. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 10 of Back of the Room features an interview with The Ragin' Cajun John Morgan! We talk about The Big Easy, his early days doing stand up, and do a segment called It's About Time. John gives some great advice about comedy and also life itself. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 9 of Back of the Room features an interview with Comedian Ben Johnson!  We get weird about a variety of topics, do some terrible improv, and have a segment called, Loaded Questions.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 8 of Back of the Room features an interview with Comedian Angela Smith!  We talk about her recent trip to Vegas, John Wick, and do a segment called, I'll Die on this Hill.  Follow Angela on Insta @angelasmithstl & follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 7 of Back of the Room features an interview with Comedian Reno Collier!  We talk about his early days on the road, opening for the Blue Collar Comedy guys, USO shows, and do a segment called G.O.A.T.S. Support a great foundation he works with if you can at https://asoldierschild.org/.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 6 of Back of the Room features an interview with Comedian JB Buchanan!  We talk about his former rap career, marriage, comedy advice, and do a segment called G.O.A.T.S. Spoiler alert, the episode ends with a homage to The Usual Suspects.  Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Episode 5 of Back of the Room features an interview with Comedian Jake Beckman! We talk about his strange love of the Philadelphia Eagles, sneakers, open mic etiquette, and do a segment called I'll Die on this Hill! Check it out and follow Jake @jakelbeckman on Instagram. Follow Back of the Room on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @backoftheroompodcast.

Comedian Spencer Tegtmeyer is the guest on Episode 4 of BOTR.  We chat about starting stand up around the same time, act outs, H.O.R.S.E., and do a segment called This or That. Check out the pod on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!