Between Awesome And Disaster With Will Carey

Ronny Pascale's path to comedy began when a career in rock radio didn't pan out.  He talks to Will about growing up in Connecticut, doing bits over the intercom at work before starting comedy, studying radio in school, discovering improv at the PIT in NYC, learning to tech his own shows, and some fun stories from his time in Los Angeles. Ronny on Twitter: @ronnypascale Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey Will's Band: https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases Will's voice over acting debut:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/meet-cute/e/66692341?fbclid=IwAR1lkXVHZOQzJOZzGMOQx_6lRbCEvJOACGEnigPVdeO4G9WFzS6l8Z6COWw  

Comedian Gabby Jordan thinks about the ways people start over.  She talks to Will about growing up in the East Village, having a mother who was a therapist, attending performing arts high school, improv comedy, and wanting to produce more shows. Gabby on Twitter: @hipsoccermom93 Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey Will's Band: https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases Will's Voice over acting debut:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/meet-cute/e/66692341?fbclid=IwAR1lkXVHZOQzJOZzGMOQx_6lRbCEvJOACGEnigPVdeO4G9WFzS6l8Z6COWw

Comedian Gordon Baker- Bone credits his time doing stage crew for high school theater productions for the skills he used to record his debut comedy album.  He talks to Will about growing up in Newark, NJ, going to the same school his mother was a teacher at, how he started stand up comedy to get grade in a public speaking class, the NJ comedy scene, and his plans for a more personal storytelling focused 2nd album. Gordon on Twitter: @BakerBone Listen to Gordon's album: https://linktr.ee/bakerbone Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey Will's Band: https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases Will's Voice over acting debut:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/meet-cute/e/66692341?fbclid=IwAR1lkXVHZOQzJOZzGMOQx_6lRbCEvJOACGEnigPVdeO4G9WFzS6l8Z6COWw

Comedian Rojo Perez went to a Spanish speaking elementary school at a time when he did not speak Spanish.  He talks to Will about growing up in a small town in Puerto Rico, moving to mainland America to study journalism, and some excellent shop talk about navigating the world of Stand Up Comedy.  From multiple JFL auditions, some great road stories, a theory about trends in comedy TV, preparing his first Conan set and the difference between doing stand up in English and Spanish. Rojo's shows: http://www.rojoperez.com/shows Rojo on Twitter: @rojoperezzz Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey Will's Band: https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases Will's Voice over acting debut:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/meet-cute/e/66692341?fbclid=IwAR1lkXVHZOQzJOZzGMOQx_6lRbCEvJOACGEnigPVdeO4G9WFzS6l8Z6COWw

Gastor Almonte considers himself a hip-hop artist who's medium is Comedy and Storytelling.  He talks to Will about his childhood growing up in East New York Brooklyn,  Going to School in Queens, working as an Audio Engineer on hip-hop recording sessions. How comedian Roy Wood Jr and the support of those closest to him was vital to his comedy career from the absolute beginning.  What he looks for when stories are pitched for his shows, and what he thinks is important when creating, releasing and promoting a creative project. Watch Gastor's Special Free with Amazon Prime bit.ly/immigrantmade Gastor on Twitter: @GastorAlmonte Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey Will's Band: https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases Will's Voice over acting debut:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/meet-cute/e/66692341?fbclid=IwAR1lkXVHZOQzJOZzGMOQx_6lRbCEvJOACGEnigPVdeO4G9WFzS6l8Z6COWw  

Comedian Matt Storrs is fascinated with dynamics.  He talks to Will about a NYC moment he experienced right out of a Scorsese film, his life growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, producing his show the Storrs Objection, and moving to New York City. Matt on Twitter:  @MTStorrs https://www.storrscomedy.com/ Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Hattie Hayes know real country music, and dislikes most stand up.  She talks to Will about growing up in Missouri, Country music, Queer themes in the music of Taylor Swift, Sketch Comedy, and balancing personal life and career when you're in a relationship with another performer. Hattie's Podcast Taydarpod.com Hattie's Sketch show  thepit-nyc.com/events/infinite-sketch/ Hattie on Twitter: @QueenHattieJean Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Will's friend and fellow member of sketch group Backdoor BBQ returns to the show to recap the year in Pop Punk for 2019.  Favorite albums, Favorite songs, Favorite covers, Live shows Will and Paul love Pop punk and get really excited talking about it on this episode. Will and Paul's 2019 Pop Punk favorites Playlist   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVFDkBfnMuteVjJs-d2K-LFGmmgDbFllU Paul on Twitter: @TheRealPaulCory Will on Twitter: @ComicWillCarey The Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster  

Comedian Nathan Anderson has been dealing with incels long before the term became a part of popular culture.  He sits down with Will to discuss growing up in Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City bombing, featuring in the midwest, moderating stand up comedy subreddits, and the growing influence of a specific angry type of comedy fan, and how he sees himself easily having become one if circumstances had been slightly different.  Nathan on Twitter: @NathanTheSnake http://nathananderson.nyc/ Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The Podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster 

David Lawson was the first guest on Between Awesome and Disaster in January of 2016.  Nearly four years later David returns to the podcast to talk storytelling, comedy specials, travel, topical shows including his current show 2020 book report covering the current slate of Democratic presidential candidates. David also discusses performing his solo shows around the United States, and how to approach playing a festival as a solo performer.  David on Twitter: @dtlawson http://www.dtlawson.com/David_Lawson/David_Lawson.html Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster get a free month of Stitcher premium by signing up with the promo code AWESOME. https://www.stitcher.com/premium

Comedian Tommy McNamara not only recorded a comedy album but a rock opera version of his album as well.  He talks to Will about growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, playing drums in punk rock bands,favorite music, the Chicago stand up scene, His new comedy album with ASpecialThing Records, his podcast Stand By Your Band, and his idea for his next Stand Up Special. http://www.tommymcnamara.com/ Tommy's Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/whos-tommy/1483703223 Tommy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-by-your-band/id1223828700 Will on Twitter: @ComicWillCarey Will's Band: https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases Will on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster  

Comedian J.P. Mcdade is looking to fill his days and nights with comedy.  He talks to Will about growing up in Connecticut, stand up comedy, impressions, roast battles, appearing on Roast Battle II on Comedy Central, and writing for other comics on Comedy Central Roasts. J.P. on Twitter: @jp_mcdade http://www.mcdadebaby.com/ Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey Will's Band : https://brightugly.bandcamp.com/releases The podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Ira Lawrence Gammerman and Will go all the way back to Towson University’s Theater Department in 2004 . Ira Talks to Will about his beginnings as an actor, moving into playwriting, the Baltimore Theater and music scenes, his time in Chicago and Athens Ohio, Podcasting, and writing folk music on a mandolin gifted to him by his estranged Grandmother. http://iralawrence.com/ Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Comedian/Improvisor Nick Cohen path to comedy and podcasting went through the world of classic music.  He talks to Will about growing up in suburban Arizona, studying classical music composition, Ambient music, moving to New York City, improv comedy, stand up comedy, his podcast The Cereal Thrillers and producing live shows at the People's Improv Theater. Nick's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cereal-thrillers/id1462663232 Nick on Twitter: @nickscohen Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

A fire alarm going off during recording cannot dampen Will's excitement from sitting down and talking with the guitarist and bassist from one of his favorite bands Anti-Flag. Justin Sane and Chris #2 sit down to discuss guitars, bass playing, songwriting, growing up in Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Punk Scene, The formation of A-F Records, touring internationally, interpersonal skills acquired from being in a band for nearly 28 years, Justin's Solo album, and confronting the feeling of cynicism when facing the present state of the country.   Pre Order Anti-Flag's New Album 20/20 Vision on Vinyl: https://merchnow.com/products/v2/302016/2020-vision   Justin Sane on Twitter: @JustinSaneSolo Chris #2 on Twitter:@ChrisDos Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Comedian Gabriel Pacheco's awareness of the world around him started at an early age.  He talks to Will about Growing up in Washington DC, The political climate he was around growing up and today, Teaching in NYC, Punk and Hardcore Music, stand up comedy, and setting goals for doing new things. Gabe on Twitter: @gabe_pacheco Gabe's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eat-pray-judge-a-movie-podcast/id1410482620?i=1000420874182&mt=2  https://www.gabepacheco.com/#home-2-section   Will on Twitter: @ComicWillCarey The Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Comedian and Musician Rob Paravonian's Life as a Comic Videos were very important to Will when he was new to the world of Stand Up Comedy.  Rob and Will get super nerdy about guitars and basses before discussing being in bands before comedy, growing up in the Midwest, Doing Stand Up in the College Market, Moving to New York City in the Mid 90s, doing Premium Blend, creating the Pachelbel Rant opening for George Carlin, and his experiences performing on cruise ships. http://robprocks.com/ Rob on Twitter: @RobPRocks Will on Twitter: @ComicWillCarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Comedian Myles Hewette has been closer to lava than any other guest.  He talks to Will about growing up in Hawaii in the shadow of an active Volcano, finding the hardcore punk scene in Hawaii, tripping on mushrooms in Boston while in college, starting stand up comedy in NYC and creating a sketch comedy show based on the work of David Foster Wallace.   NYC get tickets to Myles next show on 11/9/2019 https://thepit-nyc.com/events/infinite-sketch/ Myles on Twitter: @MyleswithaY Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The Podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster  

Best Ex Singer/Guitarist Mariel Loveland lived much of early twenties on the road.   She talks to Will about the formation of her band Candy Hearts when she was a teenager, constant heavy touring from the early days of the band, what she learned working with Chad Gilbert from New Found Glory on their album All The Ways You Let Me Down, Candy Hearts changing their name to Best Ex, adjusting to routine daily life after years on tour, and her plans for the next Best Ex Record.   Listen to Best Ex’s new Single!   https://www.bestexnj.com/   Mariel on Twitter: @candyheartsband   Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey   The podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/awesomedisaster

Singer/Songwriter Frank Turner takes a moment out of his No Man's Land Tour to chat with Will about growing up in Meonstoke in England, the London Hardcore Scene, his transition from fronting post-hardcore band Million Dead to an acoustic solo Performer, Favorite albums, Folk-Punk, creating the companion podcast for his new album Tales from No Man's Land, and the concept behind the live shows for the No Man's Land Tour.   See Frank Turner Live: https://frank-turner.com/live-gigs/ Will on Twitter: @comicwillcarey The podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/awesomedisaster