Best Lenny Schmidt Podcasts (2025)

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS114) Sam Holder 33:39

1d ago33:39

33:39

All the way from Vegas, Baby!! Did a crossing with Sam Holder.... who was on board with "December '63", a Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute show. This is a shorter episode because, well, we we're having trouble finding a good place to sit down and record. However, we got into alot. Sam is a smart cat and a seasoned professional. Got to get…

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS113) Leah Canali 51:37

9d ago51:37

51:37

From Boston by way of Canada.. Is that right? She's a Boston girl who lives up north. A woman with a powerful voice and great stage presence. When she's not touring the world and the high seas belting out to her sold-out shows, she's writing, producing and working with some of the biggest names in music. She did a cover/remix of a RuPaul's "Sissy t…

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS112) BT 1:23:27

15d ago1:23:27

1:23:27

One of the most positive, motivated, fired-up humans I know. BT will inspire anyone to do anything. I could have talked to him for ever. A great guy and a great comic. Fun to watch. Writes constantly. Takes chances nightly. Extremely passionate about his work and art. Feeling uninspired..? listen to BT for 10 minutes. More BT: IG - https://www.inst…

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS110) Mark Sweeney 1:19:26

30d ago1:19:26

1:19:26

3TSS110 goes back to comics!!! Mark Sweeney and I worked the Carnival Firenze. St. Louis based comic and one of the funniest I get to work with. A hilarious story teller. A couple of those stories are right here. Three eighteen year-old Marines go to LA for the Superbowl and ... Always a great hanging out with Mark. Caught him right before hernia s…

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS109) Terrance L. Johnson 59:50

1M ago59:50

59:50

Terrance L. Johnson is an actor/singer/performer for New York city.... NEW YORK CITY!!!!! Actually caught up with him before he went back to NY for a while. This make sthe third of 3 leads I met and had on the show from crossing on the Celebrity Constellation. All three of these guys were great. Heavy conversations about acting, suditioning.... Ter…

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS108) Peter Cumins 44:20

1M ago44:20

44:20

"Total Schmidt Show" (3TSS108) with Peter Cumins. All the way from Australia! Worked together on a Trans-Atlantic crossing. Here we talk about that and show planning for a long cruise with several other entertainers. It's a little more involved than you think. Peter was in "You've got a friend" with last week's guest, evan Jay Newman. Peter is a se…

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS107) Evan Jay Newman 55:26

2M ago55:26

55:26

We're back to full power. 3TSS107 features Evan Jay Newman. We met on the Celebrity Constellation during a crossing. Evan is a singer with amazing vocal range. Saw him in his own solo, as well as the show "You've got a friend." He's also played Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys"... featured in Les Miserables as a child..... and hundreds of other live p…

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Total Schmidt Show (3TSS1) Lucas Simpson 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

"Total Schmidt Show" Season Three / Episode One is an Audio only episode with Lucas Simpson this week. However, there's is a video of him performing "Thunderstruck" on the NCL Bliss. It's a pretty cool story. A group of New Yorkers asked him to play it every night of the seven day cruise. He had never payed it. he learned it and played it the last …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS105) Jeff Harms 1:11:40

4M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Finally... The season Two Finale... Started this podcast to talk to other live entertainers about whta they do, why, how, =I love the behind thew scenes stuff. What goes into a show; The prep, the writing, thought process, structure... I kind of geek on on it. No matter what kind of live entertainment you bring to the table. My favorite, of course,…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS104) Jimmy Shubert 1:18:52

4M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Total Schmidt Show - 2TSS104 - Jimmy Shubert This was supposed to be on time. Why? Jimmy Shubert, myself and Rick D'Elia are all in Vegas working at Brad Garretts Comedy Club this week. Tonight through the weekend. So, Jimmys on this week, Rick next week..... Bottom line, you're in Vegas, coem on by and watch three headliners knock it out of the pa…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS103) Jason Andors / El Tiguere Vacano 1:02:41

5M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

We're on time, take that!! EP 2TSS103 comes in with Jason Andors / El Tiguere Vacano. Jason is a comice from NY. Buddy of mine for about 10-11 years. Guy makes me laugh my ass off. On and off stage. You'll see here. Whether it's our travels, careers, or his numerous physical ailments.... nobody puts it all in perspective like he does. El Tiguere Va…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS102) Will Marfori 1:10:33

5M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

2TSS102 with Will Marfori. We know it's late, let's just move on. I've known Will for over ten years. He's easily one of the most intelligetnt comics I've ever known. His live show is a brilliant balance of dick jokes and clever humor. He's literally a genius. Great guy to hang with, spend sometime on a ship of off. He's also a great father of two …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS101P) Jason Bird 1:08:06

5M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Jason Bird (Magician) Magic time. Ran across @MagicofJasonBird on the Celebrity Reflection. Great show. Saw hi. twice. Funny. Love a magician who is funny. We hung out, had a few laughs, talked about balacing family and ship life... as he says "We are survivors of teenage daughters" That's not only from his show, but why got alomng so well for the …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS100P) Patrick Duffy 52:40

5M ago52:40

52:40

2TSS100 Our 100th episode... YAY... No one better than my buddy Patrick Duffy for episode 100. Performing regularly in Vegas, traveling the world as a piano bar king.... he did my theme song for christ sake!! Patrick played in Ventura a while back. I caught up with him.. even sang a song with him. (clip is in the show, sorry) We discuss his travels…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS99P) Lucas Bohn 1:31:26

6M ago1:31:26

1:31:26

Ran in to Lucas Bohn on the NCL Bliss. One of my favorite runs through Alaska. Lucas is an old pro. Working stand-up from all sides. 90 minutes of some real solid insight to the business side of things. Talked about his own production company / record label Bojo Entertainment. Balancing the social media posts, live shows, and really promoting yours…

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Total Schmidt Show w/ Jimmy Denning (2TSS98) 1:06:15

6M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Jimmy Denning Rocks! Really, he just rocks. A great musician and powerful vocalist. He's traveled the world and played Vegas with "Tenors of Rock." Currently touring with "Rebel." I caught up with him on the @celebritycruises Reflection by accident.... we were double booked! I win... and my win is your win. Jimmy's got stories man. Like cool "Rock …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS97) Austin Brooks 44:44

6M ago44:44

44:44

Magician Austin Brooks and I go back about thirty years. One of my bestfriends I've been dying to get him on the pod. We toured together on the early stand-up circuit. Worked together on numerous projects, shot dozens of of hours on internet content.... almost got our own video content company off the ground, By almost I mean nothing happened of co…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS95) Louis Johnson 1:11:12

7M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Louis is and old Pro. Works the road, ships, he's produced numerous tours and theater shows, been over seas to perform for the troops.. He has seen comedy from every angle. This is my favorite kind of show. Louis and I talked shop for most of it. Our writing process, others we know of.. (Chris Rock, George Carlin) Everything from notecards, to pens…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS95) Tony Esposito 1:30:24

7M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

TSS is back. A three week hiatus to support the release of "Fire Sign" the full comedy special. (info below) But, ne we are back at full speed. Tony Esposito is one of those comics that I've known for several years, but have never worked with. Many ships only book one comic at a time. So, we can go years without working together. But, weird schedul…

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Total Schmidt show (2TSS94P) Fire Sign is out 3:12

8M ago3:12

3:12

Let's talk about my newest stand-up comedy special "Fire Sign" out and available now. OVER 25,000 VIEWS on YouTube!!! Buy an your own MP3 copy of "Fire Sign" here: https://800PGR.lnk.to/firesignID Watch it here: https://youtu.be/wMkw6DYdJRU?si=eTv8HbtYf-4OA_RX @800pgm production All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially s…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS93) Richie Holliday 1:17:10

8M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Richie is the perfect guest. I love talking stand-up, technique, prep.... opening up the hood and seeing hjow it all works. Love working with him too. Funny dude. Great talk. All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us. (Ve…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS92) Mike Siegel 57:20

8M ago57:20

57:20

Mike and I go back many years. Many, many, many... we're old. We're both comedians, travel the world, work on ships, we even each have our own podcasts about travel, entertainment and stuff. Today, we talk about just that. Also, his past a a sportswriter, and youth athletics and the changes they've mad since we were young... and of course, performi…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS91) Brittany Hydra 57:58

8M ago57:58

57:58

Not often I get a Cruise Director on this show. Actually, this is only #4. Brittany Hydra was nice enough to sit with me on the @celebritycruises Reflection. Not any easy thing to do. CD's move at 100 MPH and have ZERO free time. She explains it all here. She is also one of the best I've worked with. Check her out: IG @Brittanyfromcanda All the con…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS290P) - Johnny Cardinale 1:00:19

9M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Johnny and Lenny get together and talk about the Titanic, Comedy at the "Sandtrap" in Beaumont, CA, The pros and cons of therapy.... and agree to disagree about couple therapy. Check out Johnny on: IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnnycardinale/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/johnnycardinale Threads - https://www.threads.net/@johnnycardinale All the…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS89) Francisco Ramos 59:40

9M ago59:40

59:40

@Framoscomedy and I worked together in #lasvegas. Really great week over at #BradGarrettsComedyClub in the @mgmgrandlv Funny dude, smart cat when in comes to Comedy and the Biz. We had a great chat... here it is!. All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS88P) Duo Distanza (Duo) 1:10:50

9M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

This is a slightly edited version of the initial Podcast One of the coolest most original acts I've ever seen Jenna Knight and Francisco Arango are "Duo Distanza." Aerial, visual, original... It's a fantastic performance that isn'y just a show, but the story of the two of them and how it all came together. The show itself is beautiful. The conversa…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS87P) Paige Thompson 55:56

9M ago55:56

55:56

Magic, Illusion, Prestidigitation... Paige Thompson is a magician playing the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood 2NITE!! May 28-June 2. We worked together on the #norwegiancruiseline #NCLPrima last month. I'm actually heading out the door to see @PaigesMagic live 2nite. You should too. Your welcome. All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS86) Mike Lukas 1:16:22

9M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

Mike Lukas makes his triumphant return to the LSCN on 2TSS86 - - A second city alum, freelance writer, podcaster, husband and a father... We talk old second city stories, Chicago Improv, and about @mikelukas book series "Find Your Funny Muscle" All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/follower…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS85) The Mighty Quinn 50:33

10M ago50:33

50:33

I love street performers.. Buskers...whatever you want to call them. I think it takes a perfect combination of incredible talent. balls, and charm to build a crowd on a street, and keeopm them entertained. Some cities have a great Busker community.. Melbourne, AUS.... NY... Venice Beach, California... I've always been really blown away by that. I m…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS84P) The Magic of Gabriel 38:07

10M ago38:07

38:07

It was the @celebritycruises Constellation where I ran in to Gabriel and and Alessandra Nicastro. Gabe's show has everything from close-up magic, to crowd work, to card tricks, to an enourmous breathtaking stunt. It really hits all the levels They are both from Italy. Worked in the circus together before coming out to the ships. It's the story I al…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS83P) Quinn Patterson 53:32

10M ago53:32

53:32

This weeks show is an edited version of the TSS (PATREON ONLY) Live stream. Become a member and get access to more live stream. Podcasts and stand-up shows. Cleveland comedian and Second city alum Quinn Patterson sat down with Lenny on the Norwegian Prima. They talk process, performance, writing... If you're a of the art of live stand-up, you'll lo…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS82) Dan Gabriel 1:03:53

11M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Dan Gabriel and I worked together. We tlaked about kids, ships, comedy, and some baseball... anong other things. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/K7oJOZREK8Q All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us. (Venmo …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS81P) Josh Christina 56:39

11M ago56:39

56:39

Ever want to hear a kick ass musician play some honky tonk, rock out, and talk about the Blues....? You're welcome. Josh Christana flat out stomps. He talks with Lenny about playing all kinds of music, perforrming live, and his (obvious) influences. Ya gotta see hime live, man. Ya gotta see him live. @JoshChristinaOfficial Again You're welcome All …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS80P) for Toni LaPorte 59:29

11M ago59:29

59:29

This one came out late. I wanted to get it right. Ep. 2TSS80P is dedicated to Toni Laporte. Chicago Comic Rocky Laporte recently revealed on his socials the struggles he and his family are facing. His daughter Toni has been diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer. Besides the physical and emotional strain, the financial strain on Rocky and his fam…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS79) Paul Morrissey 1:08:12

11M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Paul Morrissey joins Lenny to talk about his speciial "Ice Cream Vs. Everything," his numerous Late night TV apperances, how he finally got Letterman, Doing the show itself, meeting Dave.... and some a look at the no defunct "Codger" softball league. Get "Ice Cream VS. Everything" at Pauls Website All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Networ…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS78) - Ryan Farnsworth 1:00:44

11M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

A bonus episode!! By bonus, I mean the video files were corrupted. So, no YouTube this time, just a podcast. Ryan is exactly the type of artists I thought about when I started TSS. At the time of this recording, Ryan was playing the role of "Frankie" the lead in "Jersey Boys". Lots of insight to what goes on in the life an an actor. From hidden cup…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSSP77) Jeff Capri 51:43

12M ago51:43

51:43

Jeff Capri is a buddy from years ago. We started around the same time. Lot of Stand-up show in the OC. Caught up with him in the middle of the ocean. All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us. (Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt) (Ca…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS76P) - Henry Phillips 1:17:28

12M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

My good friend Henry Phillips stopped in to talk about his upcoming run through the midwest. Peoria, Davenport, Cedar Rapids...... dozens of cities over a 2-3 month period. Inof on him is below. Go see Henry. You're welcome. Everything about Henry can be found at his link tree here: https://www.henrys.kitchen/ TSS and all the content on the "Lenny …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS75P) Mike Schmidt 1:10:34

12M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

Could this really be my brothers first episode of the season...? COULD IT!? Don't tell him. He'll bitch about it. Well, didn't bitch about that... but he did brow beat me for "dropping" this on him at the last minute. Which I did not. Mike's info: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@40YOBMike IG: https://www.instagram.com/mike40yob/ FB: https://www.facebo…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS74P) David Klinkenberg 1:43:08

1y ago1:43:08

1:43:08

What happens when a classical trained violinist and Politics major sits down and talks to a comedian....? They talk about the state of the world, Main stream media, timed weapons and the Da Vinci Code of course. We covered a lot here in about an hour and forty minutes. David Klinkenberg https://davidklinkenberg.com/ https://thedavincisolution.com/ …

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS73P) Chinook Winds Casino gig 56:13

1y ago56:13

56:13

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS72P) Kirkleberry 50:37

1y ago50:37

50:37

(2TSS72) Kirkleberry If you watched this on live stream..... good for you. If not.... enjoy ep. 72, season 2 of "Total Schmidt Show"....... 25 minutes lighter than the live one. Lenny and former Cruise Director / Entertainment Director and current Captain of the seas Kirk Benning talk about their years working together on ships while sipping bevera…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS71P) Brenda Kaye 37:29

1y ago37:29

37:29

Brenda Kaye is a hypnotist. We worked a cruise together. We spent abou an hour together recording a podcast. Everytime I hear the word "cruise" I bark like a dog. Brendas - IG @HypnoBrenda YouTube - @HypnoBrenda TSS and all the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to hel…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS70) Brent and Sarah 55:55

1y ago55:55

55:55

Married Magicians from Canada...? Whaaaaaaaa? I can't emphasize how much fun it is to hang with these two. OR how much fun their show is. They work off each other better than any two magicians I've ever seen. Sure, I've never seen "Penn and Teller", but that kind of adds to the legitimicy of my statement. They are reall great on stage and just as m…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS69P) JP Parent 1:28:28

1y ago1:28:28

1:28:28

JP Parent is a funny little Canadian, magician. Today, he's on my show. You're Welcome. TSS and all the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us. (Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt) (Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt) Go to Lennyschmidt.com and h…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS68P) Rob Little 1:08:19

1y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Rob Little is back!! Attention, Rob Little is back!! Ever want to listen to 2 comics talk about soime of the worst gigs they've ever done...? You're Welcome. Check out his website. https://www.roblittle.com/ TSS and all the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is finacially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help ou…

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Total schmidt Show (2TSS67P) Chad Daniels 41:47

1y ago41:47

41:47

Chad Daniels livestreams on TSS this week to talk about his new special "Mixed Reviews", the process in which he put it all together, and the good and bad of releasing your own content on numerous platforms this day and age. Check out everything Chad Daniels. You're Welcome. "Mixed Reviews" - https://youtu.be/n1kVr3zkz7E?si=PTuBVOq86i-Sw71y Chad's …

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Total Schmidt Show: Glen Foster (2TSS66P) 1:04:15

1y ago1:04:15

1:04:15

2TSS66 0f "Total Schmidt Show' Glen and get tech heavy, talk Covid and the aftermath, and about his years working with Jerry Falwell. Glen's always a great guest. We get deep in to a liot of stuff. You're Welcome. We could use your support. All the content on the “Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network” is free, but PAYIFUCAN GO TO https://lennyschmidt.com/p…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS65P) Spike Davis 52:39

1y ago52:39

52:39

Let's ring in the New Year with Spike Davis!! Love Spike. One of thos comics who splits his shows up, challenges the audience a little, jokes around a lot.... He talsk about it here. Great guy. Awesome comic. Check him out when ypou can. www.Spike Davis.com We could use your support. All the content on the “Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network” is free, bu…

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Total Schmidt Show (2TSS64P) Auggie Smith 45:49

1y ago45:49

45:49

This episode covers everything this podcast is supposed to be. Road stories, insight on the state of Stand-up today, why we started, what we wanted out of it, what we think about while onstage... really, one of our better episodes. Why? Auggie Smith. Period. Comedian Lenny Schmidt travels the world and chats with other live performers who have also…

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