Papícock Podcast - Episode 28 - Chris Riggins

In this very special episode of Papicock Podcast (Recorded December 1, 2022), host Victor Pacheco sits down to interview 2022 San Francisco International Comedy Competition Winner, CHRIS RIGGINS!!!!!

Topics include: Victor recalls meeting Chris, Chris describes performing stand-up for the first time and it was with Dave Chappelle, making friends with Dave Chappelle, Chris’ strategy to win the San Francisco International Comedy Competition (SFICC), breaking down Victor’s Black Little Mermaid joke, discussion about hair and white beauty standards, Victor and Chris working the same event at the Monterey County Fairground this year, difference between hosting a comedy show and hosting a music concert, weed comedy shows, mental health and getting sober, advice on how to get sober, Shakir Stewart and prescription drugs used to treat depression, stigma about talking about mental health, drugs as a crutch and how Victor thought he was going to be famous, how Chris lost a bunch of weight and the sugar in alcohol, Chris explains the name of his most recent album, Chris’ joke writing structure, advice for riffing and crowd work, Chris defines mainstream comedy, giving out strategy to win the SFICC, breaking down the SFICC as a whole, how to write clean jokes, Chris explains why he keeps getting banned on social media, Chris answers if he’s afraid of cancel culture, advice on doing shows when you really don’t want to, and Chris makes a special announcement.

Be sure to follow Chris Riggins’ epic journey on social media and real life:

https://linktr.ee/chrisrigginscomedy?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Papícock Podcast - Episode 27 - Tony Sparks

On this very special episode of Papicock Podcast (recorded November 17, 2022), host Victor Pacheco sits down to talk with The Godfather of Bay Area Comedy, MR. TONY SPARKS!!!

This is a special episode because Victor just spoke from the heart and spoke to Tony in stream of consciousness-like style of interviewing that made for a great time.

Topics include: How Tony got his nickname with origin story, Tony’s history with the Bay Area comedy scene, Tony’s thoughts on honoring comedy and respecting comedy, the importance of learning to write a joke and reading about stand-up, Victor shares experience with hearing famous voices on a showcase where none of those comedians were performing, Tony explains storytelling versus standup and how to be a successful storyteller. Victor explains that Tony Sparks is the best host on the planet, Tony explains how to be the best host, Victor brings up The Brainwash Cafe and the importance it had on Victor’s life, and the shady true story of why the The Brainwash truly closed; noteworthy comedians who came to Brainwash include Sheng Weng, Ali Wong, Brent Weinbach, Mo Mandel, Louis Katz, cool Robin Williams story, and also Faizon Love, Hannibal Burress, and Paul Mooney also came to The Brainwash Cafe, Dorsey’s Locker in Oakland, how Tony empowers comedians, Tony gives great advice, Tony’s driving ability AND MUCH MORE!

Make sure to follow Tony Sparks on all social media and check him out at Mac’s at 19 Broadway in Fairfax on Tuesdays and The Ave Bar in San Francisco on Wednesdays!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/tony.sparks.180410?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://www.facebook.com/tony.sparks.965?mibextid=LQQJ4d

https://twitter.com/suganasty?s=21&t=Gq2-kkyvA6RvX5GZOAYFgQ