Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode of the podcast and today’s guest is none other than the man responsible for some of the best artwork in the DMV area and even NYC. We talk about how Brian got into doing artwork for comics and really how far he’s managed to push his work since then! Be sure to give him a follow at @comedyartwork and follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and be sure to follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns

What’s up everyone, it feels good to be back! Sorry I took a couple weeks off, I got the devil’s virus and it kicked my ass way harder than I thought it was going to, so rather than put out crappy episodes I figured I’d rest up and get myself back to normal. Today’s guest is one of the best dudes and one of the hardest working comics I know, Chris Alan. This episode was a lot of fun because Chris and I talk about shows and comedy but more importantly we talk about him getting ready for his album recording coming up! Be sure to follow Chris at @chrisalancomedy and be on the lookout for the follow up episodes as we go over him really getting ready to record and prepare for the album! And as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode of the podcast and this weeks guest is none other than the one and only Soul Joel himself! For anyone that listens that knows how hard comedy is right now, if you follow almost any hardworking comic from the upper east coast you have heard of Soul Joel and how he legit has changed the game for comedy during Covid! This episode was a lot of fun! We talk about comedy and then we talk about the process that Joel went through from being a standup, to a producer, a manager, and even a club owner! Be sure to follow Joel at @sjpcomedy and follow @souljoelscomedyclubandlounge! And as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns.

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this weeks guest is my buddy the one and only Greg Stone. Greg is a New York City comic who has been doing comedy all over the city for years and has been on countless shows and is even a writer for Netflix’s “The Break” with Michelle Wolf. Greg is also one of the hosts of The Rad Dudecast! Be sure to follow him on social media at @gregfstone and follow @theraddudecast as well! And as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode of the podcast and this weeks guest is my buddy Will Abeles. Will and I got to work together this time last year at a show in Richmond right at the beginning of his tour as he was working towards recording his new album “The Pride of Hagerstown: The Tall Tales and Tragic Truths of Will Abeles” which can be heard everywhere. You can find it on his website willabelescomedy,com and if you’re going to purchase it either purchase it there or through his band amp! But be sure to give him some love and follow him on social media @willabelescomedy and as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

What’s up boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this weeks guest is my buddy Dustin Chafin. You may remember Dustin from the last time he was on the pod, this time we talk about comedy and the state of things plus we talk about his newest album “The Zoom Album 2020” which can be found on his website dustinchafin.com or on all streaming platforms. Also be sure to follow him at @dustin_chafin and follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this weeks guest is my good friend and favorite Canadian, Desiree Walsh! Desiree is a comedian based out of Toronto, Canada. It was a lot of fun having her on the pod, she and I talk about uncrustables and how much better American snacks are at being bad for you, plus we talk comedy obviously which is always fun! Be sure to follow Desiree at @desiree.lisa.walsh_ and as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this one was with my friend Jessica Misra. Jessica is a Chicago based comedian who has been doing standup long enough to realize she’s way better at that than improv. We talk about how she got shot down by a couple improv groups before finally finding her way into standup. This episode was a lot of fun so be sure to give it a listen, Jessica isn’t on Instagram but find her on Facebook! And as always follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns and follow me at @nickdeezcomedy!

Howdy boys and girls we’ve got another episode and this weeks guest is none other than the one and only Prateek Srivastava. Prateek just put out his new album “Nick and Sheila’s kid” which can be heard everywhere and can be bought on iTunes or through his website Prateekcomedy.com! Be sure to give it a listen and be sure to follow Prateek on social media at @prateekcomedy! And as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns

Howdy boys and girls alright so for today’s guest we’ve got former Richmond, former DC, and now current New York City comic Nick Hopping. This episode was a good time in the making, we had been trying to link up for a while before we actually got to record the episode and it was a great one. We spent some good time talking about comedy but we spent just as much time plugging Nick’s debut comedy special “Giraffe in the Shed”. Be sure to check it out on YouTube right now and make sure you give him a follow at @nickhoppingcomedy. And as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this weeks guest is an awesome dude and super hilarious comic mister Steven Rogers. It was a blast to have him on and to sit and talk with him about comedy, how it’s changed and adapted in New York, and how it’s effected things and life on the road. It was a great talk and it was a lot of fun too so be sure to give it a listen and make sure you follow Steven at @notsteverogers and follow his podcast @panicattackingpodcast! As always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and today’s guest is my buddy Matthew Deakins, Deakins is a DC based comic who’s not only a great dude but a killer comic! This was a lot of fun getting to sit down with him and talk comedy. But be sure to check him out at @matthew_deakins and checkout his podcast Have a Nice Day on Spotify! And as always be sure to follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this weeks guest is Benjy Himmelfarb. Benjy was a regular around the DC comedy scene before he made the move to New York for standup. It was a lot of fun getting to sit down and talk comedy with him, definitely a good hour of comedy talk! Be sure to follow Benjy on Instagram and other social media at @benjyhimmel and follow his podcast @spicerackboyz! And as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this one was a killer episode! Today’s guest is a Roast Battle champ and he’s been all over the place doin comedy! He’s a paid regular at The Comedy Store and you may have seen him on The Comedy Store documentary on Showtime, today’s guest is Frank Castillo! Frank and I sat down and talked about comedy and taking the plunge, making the moves so that you can build what you want in this game and lemme tell ya it was a great conversation! Be sure to follow Frank on Instagram at @frankcastillo and follow his podcast @buddies.podcast! And as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we are back with another episode and boy was this a wild one! Today’s guest is Dorian Vasquez, Dorian is a Philly based comic who has been not only doing comedy for quite some time now but he’s been hustlin like crazy and moving all over the place. This episode was a blast so be sure to give it a listen! Also follow Dorian at @durrdeedeedz and as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the pod at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another one and this weeks guest is my good pal Oscar Aydin. We had a ton of fun talking material and having a good time, it was a lot of fun getting to truly hangout with Oscar for this one! But be sure to follow Oscar on social media at oh_oscaraydib and folllow me at @nickdeezcomedy or @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this weeks guest is a returning guest, my buddy Umar Khan came back to do another episode of the podcast and it was a lot of fun! Umar is a great dude and killer comic, we talk about how he’s been adapting to normal life since the last time we talked and how he’s been handling the shows that he has been able to do since the pandemic! Be sure to give it a listen and as always be sure to give Umar a follow at @umarkhan821 and follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this time it’s with Philadelphia comic LeMaire Lee. I had a blast sitting down and talking life, comedy, and professional wrestling with LeMaire. We had some killer laughs so be sure to check it out! And be sure to follow LeMaire at @lemairelee and follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we are back with another episode and this weeks guest is my buddy Andy Stewart, Andy has been listening to the podcast for god knows how long now and he’s always been super supportive and he and I finally figured out a way to get him on here! This one was a lot of fun so be sure to listen! Also follow Andy at @andystewartcomedy and be sure to follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!

Howdy boys and girls we’re back with another episode and this weeks guest is my buddy Dom Grayer, Dom and I have been trying to get together and record this episode for a while now and we finally got a chance to link up! This episode was a blast we talk bits, old jokes and new jokes, Dom getting heckled while opening for Guy Torrey! It’s a blast, you guys should definitely check it out! Be sure to follow Dom at @dgray_comedy and as always follow me at @nickdeezcomedy and follow the podcast at @comedybuildupsandbreakdowns!