The pride of India and Billerica Massachusetts, comedian Shyam Subramanian joins the guys on the podcast. They open the show talking about first impressions and how misleading they can be. Shyam shares his family origin story (hint: arranged marriages) and their move to the US from India. They boys get silly and talk about wearing athletic wear on stage. Shyam educates the fellas on Indian/Hindu culture and how it has impacted his act. The gang closes the show talking a bit about politics and Shyam's fathers love of Trump and conservatives.
Follow Shyam on Instagram at @shimmydot and definitely come watch him perform at Chase Abel's headline show at Nick's Comedy Stop on Friday, August 2nd!
Outro: "Funk Doctor" by Gee Dubs
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Instagram: @shimmydot @randyvalerio @chaseabel @readysetblowpodcast
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FB: facebook.com/shyam.subramanian.7, facebook.com/randy.valerio.777, facebook.com/chase.abel.54
The boys welcome comedian Zach Brazao to the show. Chase opens the show asking Zach about how a smart, young Ivy League boy from a fishing village in the South Shore ended up in comedy. Randy and Zach engage in a convo on their favorite topic - religion. The guys discuss social media and Zach’s use of a flip phone. Zach and Randy debate the rationale of having a wife and kids. The gang moves on to discuss personal freedom vs. responsibility. They bring the show home talking about dating habits of millennials vs. other generations.
Be sure to check out Zach on the Series Finale Podcast with Jack Burke and John Paul Rivera!
Outro: "Funk Doctor" by Gee Dubs
Social Media:
Instagram: @im_nuts_for_nuts @randyvalerio @chaseabel @readysetblowpodcast
Twitter: @randytvalerio @chaseabel1 @readysetblowpodcast
FB: facebook.com/zachary.brazao, facebook.com/randy.valerio.777, facebook.com/chase.abel.54
The guys sit down with Prof. Lawrence Watson at his home in Dorchester, MA on this episode. They open the show with Prof. Watson telling them about his time in college rooming with Jerry Seinfeld and the culture shock he experienced in the late 60's/early 70's. The fellas move on to ask Larry about the racism he experienced in his youth. Larry talks about social activism during the civil rights movement vs. today. They shift gears and talk about international relations and China's rise. The fellas close the episode talking about music and art in society today.
Be sure to check out Lawrence's new audio book H.E.M.: Highly Emotional Music on Amazon.com!
Outro: "It's Friday" by Gee Dubs
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Instagram: @randyvalerio @chaseabel @readysetblowpodcast
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FB: facebook.com/lawrence.watson1, facebook.com/randy.valerio.777, facebook.com/chase.abel.54
Randy and Chase sit down in Coco's Palace for Randy's final episode as a Boston resident. Randy opens the show talking about the silliness of the logistics of moving. Chase starts a convo about learning to enjoy life. The boys talk a bit about living a minimalist lifestyle. Chase takes the time to thank Randy for being a good friend and to be proud of his journey thus far. They fellas close out with the news - a return to normalcy for the presidency, young peoples bodies are physically changing by the use of cellphone, a new women's libido drug, and a fake story about some kids putting weed in the incense at church
Outro: "It's Friday" by Gee Dubs
Social Media:
Instagram: @randyvalerio @chaseabel @readysetblowpodcast
Twitter: @randytvalerio @chaseabel1 @readysetblowpodcast
FB: facebook.com/randy.valerio.777, facebook.com/chase.abel.54