Papícock Podcast - Episode 29 - Darren Carter

On this very special episode of Papicock Podcast (Recorded December 2, 2022), Host Victor Pacheco sits down with hilarious headlining comedian: DARREN CARTER THE PARTY STARTER!!!!

You’ve seen Darren Carter on Hulu, Netflix, Showtime, The Tonight Show, Be Cool, Chelsea Lately, Loco Comedy Slam, and is a true gentleman.

Topics include: Pocket Party Podcast, Victor discovering Darren’s comedy on a Latino DVD, surviving Fresno, cruising stories, Gangland, Victor’s elephant noise fails to be audible, dangerous material, wholesome versus dirty comedy, advice for writing clean comedy, being in the moment, I like my women jokes, Victor talks about doing his first clean show, Victor finishes story about first time encountering Darren Carter where respect and honesty helped squash a potential problem, parallel thinking, gingers, Victor admits his biggest fear in comedy, joke stealing, Darren explains how to write original material based on his personal experiences, genuine comedy, Darren gives advice on writing a new hour, comedy game changing when SiriusXM started playing Darren’s comedy album, online comedy clips, Victor admires Darren’s vlogs, The Comedy Store, The Brody Spot, The Kinison Spot, Victor describes performing at Harvelle’s in Long Beach burlesque show, embracing silence on stage, advice for comedians who are obligated to perform when stressed or depressed, doing urban comedy shows, Darren describes being grateful during his adventure, and our goodbyes.

Make sure to follow Darren Carter The Party Starter —

YouTube: http://youtube.com/DarrenCarter

Pocket Party Podcast (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darren-carter-pocket-party/id1373544111

Pocket Party Podcast (Apple Podcasts):

https://open.spotify.com/show/3QByhuZJP3dpfOrKvje2it?si=QS89wZ0tT4GoKQTbxgB55g

LinkTree Link: https://linktr.ee/DarrenCarter?fbclid=PAAaZETB-BUjYoIqq2AKFPyhmARlV2dwKNbzoVLDYG6QCR958cALEaPYOZrl0

Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialdarrencarter?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comediandarrencarter?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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

Papícock Podcast - Episode 26 - ROSIE TRAN

On this very special episode of Papícock Podcast (Recorded October 13, 2022), Victor Pacheco sits down with hilarious headlining comedian, ROSIE TRAN!.

You’ve seen Rosie Tran on LAST COMIC STANDING and her comedy special on Peacock “The Hanoi Honey“.

Topics in this episode include: The origins of Rosie’s The Hanoi Honey comedy special, defining a comics comics, comedian versus female comic, making comedy a safer place for comedians who identity as women, performing comedy in different languages, transition moving from New Orleans to Los Angeles, Rosie’s involvement in the Stop Asian Hate Movement, Victor asks Rosie about her book about meditation and techniques, dealing with mental health and trolls, Victor mistakes Little Kev/Kevin Hart, Victor asks Rosie about cool celebrity stories and seeing Joan Rivers live helped Rosie bring her comedy to the next level, Rosie reveals the secrets to being a  comedian with act outs and callbacks, Victor asks Rosie about her experience on Last Comic Standing, when is a headliner a real headliner with doing the time and being strong, Victor talks about his mentor and Rosie reveals about how she is envious of mentorship in comedy, Victor gets angry at male comedians who take advantage of female comedians, releasing a special and creating new material.

Please support Rosie Tran and check her out at:

https://www.rosietran.com

Instagram.com/Outoftheboxrosie

Facebook.com/FunnyRosie

twitter.com/FunnyRosie

https://www.amazon.com/52-Weeks-Meditation-Self-Guided-Journey/dp/1091369429?SubscriptionId=AKIAIA3UEVTLIG7AIKFA&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1091369429

On this very special episode of PAPICOCK PODCAST (Recorded October 2, 2022), Victor Pacheco sits down and speaks one of his heroes, 7-time Emmy-nominated writer and music composer, MR. MARTIN OLSON!!!

Martin Olson is a maverick.  You’ve seen his work on Phineas and Ferb, Rocko’s Modern Life, Adventure Time, and MUCH MORE!!

Topics in this episode include: Victor and Martin meeting, great Rodney Dangerfield story that leads into a killer Metallica story after reading his book Encyclopaedia of Hell, trying to get Rodney Dangerfield pot, Napster, producing the Penn and Teller Show, Victor’s best road gig, Victor breaks down hosting and getting a standing ovation, Victor tell’s story about TikTok sensation steals his choking out the story he just stole, Martin shares Comedy Connection in Boston Comedy History followed by The Ding Ho with Barry Crimmins, Steven Wright, Jay Leno, John Gavin, Lenny Clarke and his hypnotism, Martin roommates with Lenny Clarke, Channel 38 two-year run The Lenny Clarke Late Show television show and it’s demise, Victor brings up the importance of Rocko’s Modern Life and the controversial reboot, Joe Murray is a genius for recreating the vibe of the series, Victor reveals writing techniques that Martin opened up his mind about with super solid advice, Martin tells story about Pablo Francisco selling a pitch, Martin talks about his process when I came to Los Angeles, Victor publicly calls out his critics, “my enemies have become have by allies”, Rocko’s Modern Life helped Victor learn English, go to Martin’s book signing on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Philosophical Research Society (link below), OnlyWriters, Key to Hollywood, Boston Comedy Scene, Victor mentions Martin’s appearance on the Bobcat Goldthwait’s documentary CALL ME LUCKY, Martin said he would be back for part 2!!!!!

Please support Martin Olson:

https://www.martin-olson.com

https://goallevents.com/e/a-night-in-hell-with-martin-olson-and-friends-E10000410873211837

Papícock Podcast - Episode 24 - Rachel Sterling

On this very special episode of Papícock Podcast (Recorded September 26, 2022), Victor Pacheco sits down with hilarious headlining comedian, RACHEL STERLING!.

You’ve seen Rachel Sterling in the movie THE WEDDING CRASHERS, RENO 9-11, WORKAHOLICS, AND IS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL PUSSYCATS!

Topics in this episode include: Victor and Rachel performing on the same show, Rachel explains her ethnic background, shooting for esquire magazine, when speaking in Spanish may come off as insulting when not fluent, paisa, Victor tells how he describes to his dad what his act is about, Drugs and Botox do not mix, mental health, being a woman in stand-up and MUCH MORE!!

https://rachelsterling.rocks

https://instagram.com/rsterlingcomedy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://facebook.com/RachelSterlingFanPage/

https://twitter.com/kittysterling?s=21&t=XDEUHyNOk-T6jNPSGgJyVg

Papícock Podcast - Episode 23 - Donald Lacy

On this very special episode of Papícock Podcast (Recorded September 19, 2022), Victor Pacheco sits down with hilarious headlining comedian, DONALD LACY.

You know Donald Lacy from BET ComicView, Def Comedy Jam, Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper, Jack; Blood In, Blood Out; and his one-man show Colorstruck.

Topics in this episode include: Victor first meeting Donald in Redwood City, performing together at Suge’s in Daly City, CA where Victor analyzes Donald’s performance, hanging out at a Jazz club with Fillmore Slim inside Everett & Jones in Oakland, Donald reveals how long black audiences give comedians a chance to be funny, worst thing a black audience member can tell a comedian, Victor’s new Little Mermaid joke, Victor walks women to their cars, Victor finally asks Donald how he is doing, Donald reveals first day in Los Angeles with Michael Colyar, comparing hoopty car stories, advice to transition to clean comedy, Donald reveals he riffs to honor Warren Thomas and wants you to “Google Him”, Donald offers advice on riffing, Victor’s Eureka story, Donald gives more clean comedy advice, Victor getting fired from day job in spite of giving life changing advice, Donald shares Oakland Police Department stories, racial profiling, Colorstruck, Black Panther Party to protect against police brutality, Donald being handcuffed and arrested at age seven, how Donald came up with the idea for his one-man show Colorstruck, institutionalized racism, racism is a man made construct, Paul Mooney, Conspiracy Theorist in the event Donald passes away, Title of Victor’s first album, Victor asks Donald about being on CNN’s Redemption Project and the real behind the scenes story, LoveLife Foundation, Victor interrupts Donald to offer to translate his comedy into Spanish, Donald tells the story of the life of his daughter Lo’Eshe Adanma Lacy, Lo’Eshe is Ibo/Nigerian and means “Love Life”,  Adanma is Nigerian and means “Daughter of Beauty” which is true, counseling for grief, meeting daughter’s murderer, Donald practicing Qigong breathing exercises, “Love Life” is Oakland’s official motto, Victor’s Tommy Chong Interview changing Donald’s whole schedule, the importance of seeking the help of trained professionals, Victor claims that Donald is Mexican, AND the Will Smith and Chris Rock debacle.

Go check out Donald Lacy performing live in a city near you and follow this man at:

http://www.lovelifefoundation.org

http://www.colorstruckplay.com

https://instagram.com/donaldlacyjr?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://www.facebook.com/donald.lacy.75

Papicock Podcast - Episode 22 - Jack Jr

On this very special episode of PAPICOCK PODCAST, (Recorded September 19, 2022) comedian Victor Pacheco sits down with hilarious comedian, JACK JR!!

Topics discussed in this episode include: The Best Damn Latino Comedy Show this past Friday at The Ha Ha Comedy Club, Victor compliments Jack’s crowd work and gives great tips on riffing, being the son of comedy club owners, Jack grew up in the comedy scene, which is now The Ha Ha Comedy Club, formally The Ha Ha Comedy Cafe at a different location, names some of the comedians he saw at the club growing up who inspired Jack to get on stage, Jack reveals the age he started working at his family’s comedy club, Pandemic affect the Ha Ha Comedy Club and the regular comedians, Church of Whats Happening Now and Joey Coco Diaz mentions Jack being a solid feature, Jack gives solid advice on how to transition from a feature to a headliner, Jack talks about acting and writing and his live tv show recording for a tv show he created, the process of going from completing the script to the taping, NoHo Comedy Festival, Comedy Club Confession Podcast AND MUCH MORE!

Make sure to check out JACK JR live and online:

https://www.jackjrcomic.com

https://www.instagram.com/jackjrcomic/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comedy-club-confessions/id1615262783

https://hahacomedyclub.squarespace.com

Papicock Podcast - Episode 21 - Frank Castillo

On this very special episode of PAPICOCK PODCAST, (Recorded September 5, 2022) comedian Victor Pacheco sits down with Comedy Central’s Roast Battle Champion, FRANK CASTILLO!!

In this episode, topics include: Victor first meeting Frank at the Punch Line San Francisco, roast battle performances versus stand-up performances, crossing the line, Franks new joke involving his cousin, Frank’s experience performing and no becoming a paid regular at The World Famous Comedy Store and behind the scenes to his appearance on the Showtime documentary about The Comedy Store, clean comedy, Spanish comedy, growing up in San Jose, Mexican crowds, weed shows, one of Frank’s relative voice message regarding him roasting a comedian in a wheelchair, Victor asks Frank why weed smokers are stigmatized so much in the Latino community, Victor calls out Frank for admitting on another podcast that Channing Tanum is really handsome and funny that turns into Frank convincingly recommends that Victor check out the Magic Mike franchise, best piece of advice Frank’s ever received about stand-up comedy AND MUCH MORE.

Be sure to catch Frank Castillo at The Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood as well as:

https://instagram.com/frankcastillo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

https://linktr.ee/frankccomedy

https://twitter.com/frankccomedy?s=21&t=9r-iFaCQlJhgStnqbxluTg

Papicock Podcast - Episode 20 - Dennis Gaxiola

On this very special episode of Papicock Podcast (Recorded on August 23, 2022), Comedian Victor Pacheco sits down with the hilarious internationally touring headlining comedian, DENNIS GAXIOLA!!!! You know Dennis Gaxiola from Comedy Central, BET, NBC, and his viral clips and specials on DRY BAR COMEDY. Topics in this episode include: ¡Qué Locos!, Bay Area love, Dennis’ new Dry Bar Special “Bible School Dropout”, Victor praises Dennis for being a clean Christian comedian who lets non-clean/non-Christian comedians open for him, dirty headlining comics demanding clean openers, funny versus edgy, manipulating energy in the room, Victor discusses insecure moment that Dennis was present for, Dennis’ recent trip to Hawaii, what makes an authentic headliner set, Dennis being Victor’s comedy mentor, how to cope with sadness or stress when having to perform, difference between an artist and entertainer, advice for dirty comics transitioning to writing/working clean, corporate/military/clean gigs explained, and much more this this full conversation between friends.

Be sure to support Dennis Gaxiola, he is a hilarious comedian a great friend. You can find him at:

https://www.comediandennis.net

https://www.facebook.com/comediandennisg

https://instagram.com/comediandennis?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=