https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-james-podcast--4506823enComedyCopyright Mike Jameshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ce5b8fd4b5250904cee0386f94a3982e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-james-podcast--4506823Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:51:38 +0000Mike JamesMike Jamesfeeds@spreaker.comWeekly podcast hosted by stand up comedian Mike James.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-melissa-nehme--53745440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53745440Thu, 04 May 2023 22:53:09 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down with fellow IE comedian, Melissa Nehme! Melissa started doing stand up comedy less than a year ago! We talk about how she started doing stand up, her writing style, and how she feels she is doing thus far. She is a very funny comic...4092comedy,comic,inlandempire,mikejames,newbie,standupcomedy,theemikejames,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-carlos-patino--53190418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53190418Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:24:25 +0000Mike JamesCarlos Patino makes his epic return to the podcast! The last time I had Carlos on the podcast was back in 2021 when we were saying goodbye to fellow comic Frankie Hoy. On the episode today, we talk about Carlos's upcoming show at the Ontario Improv...4384comedy,comic,comics,inlandempire,jokes,mikejames,ontrioimprov,standupcomedy,theemikejames,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-frankie-hoy--52346987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52346987Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:04:52 +0000Mike JamesThe Mike James Podcast welcomes back the very funny Frankie Hoy. About a year ago, Frankie took the plunge and moved to New York City to persue his dream of doing stand up full time in one of the biggest comedy scenes. We talk about how NYC has...4301comedy,frankiehoy,mikejames,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-george-ferido-part-3--52233414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52233414Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:22:28 +0000Mike JamesThe Mike James Podcast is back with another episode with the one and only George Ferido! On the episode today, George and I talk about all things comedy that happened in 2022. We talk about our future plans the current crop of comics that are up and...4392comedy,inlandempire,mikejames,mikejamespodcast,riverside,standupcomedyyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-george-ferido--48762551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48762551Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:01:05 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down once again and catch up with George Ferido. I consider George to be the current Godfather of the Riverside/IE scene. Along with Will Henderson, they put on shows under the Buddy System Co banner all over Rancho, Riverside, and...5301comedy,georgeferido,inlandempire,mikejames,ontario,rancho,riverside,standupcomedian,standupcomedy,thebuddysystem,thebuddysystemco,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-carlos-and-frankie--47744502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47744502Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:33:26 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down with two very funny comics, Carlos Patino and Frankie Hoy. Both are making their epic return to the podcast. Over the past few months the 3 of us have started to hang out more at mics, help each other with jokes, and are always...6131comedian,comedy,mikejames,newyork,socal,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-kj--45806394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45806394Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:17:17 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down with the one and only KJ Robinson. KJ is a comic that started out in Detroit and has moved his talents to the IE. KJ is funny comic and a hustler. You can catch him on shoes in Riverside county, Orange County, LA County, and has...5673comedian,comedy,comic,kj,kjrobinson,mikejames,podcast,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-aaron-george-and-will--45221623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45221623Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:21:46 +0000Mike JamesThe Mike James Podcast is BACK!! And for the triumphant return, I have brought the entire Buddy System group! On the episode today, I chat with Aaron Chase, George Ferido, and William Henderson. All of whom have been previous guests on the Mike James...6300comedican,comedy,conversation,mikejames,podcast,standupcomedian,standupcomedy,thebuddysystem,thebuddysystemco,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-johnny-gold-nick-lanny--44208825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44208825Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:54:42 +0000Mike JamesOn the episode today, Johnny Gold returns to the Mike James podcast. And with him, we have fellow local comedian Nick Lanney. Johnny has been a comic for many years, performing all over California and Nick is like me, where we are just starting out....5917comics,johnnygold,localtalent,mikejames,nicklanny,podcast,standup,standupcomedian,standupcomedy,standupcomic,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-mike-and-matt--44109131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44109131Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:07:52 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit and talk with returning guests Michael Jacobs and Matt Posner. We were tired of talking politics, tired of talking about current events, so we decided to have a show dedicated to the movies and music that we love. We each give our top...7116debates,friends,movies,music,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcast,tvshowsyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-carlos-patino--44006901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44006901Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:20:03 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with fellow comedian Carlow Patino. He is a comic out of Riverside scene and he is a very funny individual. When he is not running from open mic to open mic working on his material, you can catch Carlos at his very own open...6351comedian,comic,conversation,longform,podcast,riverside,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-joe-beltran--43798788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43798788Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:51:03 +0000Mike JamesMaking his triumphant return to the podcast is Joe Beltran. Also known as Joey Babies for those gangsters out in San Bernardino! On the podcast today, we talk comedy. Joe is one of the hardest working comics I know. The man lives in San Bernardino...5474comedians,comics,joebeltran,mikejames,networking,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-william-henderson--43696441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43696441Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:53:00 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and catch up with fellow comedian William Henderson. I met Will a few years ago in the Riverside/Inland Empire comedy scene. He is part of the Buddy System Co and you can catch Will hosting mics in downtown Riverside and at the...6368breaimprov,buddysystemco,improv,ontarioimprov,podcast,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-marisa-rosalez--43501385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43501385Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:42:36 +0000Mike JamesToday, I catch up with a very funny friend and co-worker Marisa Rosalez. I met Marisa years ago through other co-workers at our favorite watering hole, Roscoes Deli. Marisa is that one co-worker that every job needs. She makes the day better with...5801comedy,coworkers,friends,mikejames,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-zak-elk--43193085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43193085Sat, 30 Jan 2021 02:11:36 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and talk with fellow comedian Zak Elk. I first met Zak at the Flappers Claremont open mic when I just was starting out and he definitely taught me a few things. Zak has performed all over Southern California and has been in the...5866comic,flappers,improv,openmic,podcast,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-joe-perez--43117939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43117939Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:41:08 +0000Mike JamesIt's my Birthday!! And for my Birthday Podcast, I wanted to hang out with one of my favorite family members. On the episode today, I chat with my cousin Joe Perez. He is currently working for the Sheriff's Department and was front and center when...6438comedy,cousins,debate,family,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-brian-matthews-noel-reyna-michael-gonzales--43020088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43020088Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:15:02 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down with not 1, not 2, but 3 other comics! For the 20th episode, I had the pleasure to chat with my comic friends Brian Matthews, Noel Reyna, and Michael Gonzales. Not only have they been previous guests on the podcast, but we have...6372comedian,comic,friends,jokes,laugh,podcast,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-aaron-chase--42834488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42834488Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:04:01 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and talk with fellow comedian Aaron Chase. Aaron is one part of The Buddy System which is responsible for the comedy scene out in the Riverside area. On the episode today, we talk about how he got started in stand up, how he met...6206mikejames,podcast,standup,standupcomedy,thebuddysystem,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-juan-cias--42562947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42562947Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:46:59 +0000Mike JamesToday, I catch up with the one and only Juan Cias. He is a fellow comedian from the San Bernardino/Riverside scene. I have known Juan for a few years and we did a show together last year, but we finally get a chance to sit down and chat. On the...6496comedy,comic,conversation,juancias,mikejames,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-zero-rimpson--42029189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42029189Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:48:31 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with Zero Rimpson. Zero started out his comedy career in St. Louis, MO and moved out here to Southern California when he was 22 to chase the dream. I've known Zero for about 3 years now and he is just amazing to watch....7761chasethedream,mikejames,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcast,zeroyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-veronica-and-monique-pt-2--41800270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41800270Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:53:03 +0000Mike JamesToday, it is the second installment of what I am calling "2 Girls 1 Mike". Veronica and Monique come back on the podcast today to talk about spooky season. We pick up where we left off and talk about why girls hate to be ghosted, personal ghost...6846comedy,conversation,mikejames,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-albert-and-jenny--41689554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41689554Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:39:09 +0000Mike JamesToday, I chat with two former roommates of mine, Albert and Jenny. We use to live in a house a few years ago and we spent a total of 3 years together. Even though they may not be comics, they are two of the funnies people I know. On the episode...6536friends,mikejames,podcast,roommates,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-joey-matt-and-mike--41560336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41560336Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:57:57 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit and chat with not one, not two, but three of my best friends. I met Joey, Matt, and Michael back in high school on the cross country team and we have been friends ever since. As you can imagine, with 22 years of friendship under our...9555comedy,comic,conversation,friends,highschoolfriends,mikejames,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-frankie-hoy--41428373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41428373Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:40:57 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with Frankie Hoy. Frankie is a comedian from the Riverside/San Bernardino area. Because of his tour bus (a.k.a converted van), you can catch Frankie performing Orange County, Los Angeles County, and even Las Vegas. On...4267comedy,inlandempire,mikejames,podcast,riversidecounty,sanbernardinocounty,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-julio-martinez--41271040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41271040Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:34:00 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with Julio Martinez. Julio is a friend of mine for the past few years who is waiting to be hired by a fire department. He currently is an EMT and has worked throughout the Covid pandemic. On the episode today, we chat...5336comedy,firefighter,mikejames,paramedic,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-joe-beltran--41108590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41108590Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:55:11 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and talk shop with Joe Beltran, who is a fellow comedian from San Bernardino. You can catch Joe all over putting in work in Los Angeles and Riverside County. In March, he had a killer performance at the Ontario Improv. Recently,...5676comedy,joebeltran,mikejames,podcast,sanbernardino,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-wes-helman--40964410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40964410Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:42:19 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with my good friend, Wes Helman. I met Wes 14 years ago at a job we both got right out of college and since the 1st day, we became fast friends. We use to be roommates, play in old man rec basketball leagues and were...5606mikejames,podcast,standup,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/09-michael-gonzales--40852720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40852720Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:46:04 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with my good comic buddy, Michael Gonzales. Michael, along with Donna Maine and Zak Elk, use to host the best open mic in Claremont on Fridays at the Flappers Comedy Club inside the packing house. He is a very funny comic...6625comedy,mikejames,openmic,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/08-veronica-and-monique--40687163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40687163Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:28:36 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down with two of my friends, Veronica and Monique. I have known these girls for over 10 years and they are amazing people. They are so funny and have zero filters. A few of my comedy bits actually came from the random and insane...5657comedy,conversation,mikejames,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/07-johnny-gold--40530027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40530027Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:49:54 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with the Man, the Myth, the Legend, Johnny Gold! Johnny is a comedian who has performed all over Southern California and the US. You can catch Johnny in the Riverside Comedy scene most nights, but he is always working on...7311comedy,conversation,mikejames,podcast,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/06-mike-pincher--40413589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40413589Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:34:18 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with my good friend Mike Pincher. Mike and I have known each other for about 14 years and he is actually my former manager at a company I was hired at when I graduated college. On the episode today, with a couple of tall...5126comedy,conversation,mikejames,standupcomedy,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/05-george-ferido--40313860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40313860Thu, 13 Aug 2020 23:49:57 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit and chat with George Ferido. He is a local comic out of Riverside and is one part of The Buddy System. The Buddy System puts out a variety of podcasts, puts on shows in the Riverside area and is responsible for the open mic scene in...4472comedy,georgeferido,longform,mikejames,podcast,standupcomedy,thebuddysystem,themikejamespodcastyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/04-brian-matthews--40182800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40182800Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:40 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with local comedian Brian Matthews. Brian is a very funny and very intelligent comic. He was a finalist in the US Comedy Contest last year, he has done numerous comedy festivals, and him and I have done a bunch of shows...5236comedian,comedy,conversation,standupyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/03-stefanie-michele--40066309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40066309Thu, 30 Jul 2020 23:51:28 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down and chat with local comedian Stefanie Michele. This girl does it all. She is a Mom, teacher, comic, student, writer, podcaster, and a freaking Marine! We talk about Stefanie's journey through comedy, her time in the Marines, and...5296comedy,conversation,standupcomedyyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/02-noel-reyna--39907938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39907938Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:57:38 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down with local comedian Noel Reyna. Noel has performed in comedy clubs all over the US including Texas, New York and California. He is a regular at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank and is a very funny friend/co-worker. We chat about...4945comedy,standupyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-matt-posner--39772568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39772568Wed, 15 Jul 2020 05:59:58 +0000Mike JamesToday, I sit down with my good friend Matt Posner. I have known Matt for over 20 years. For the interview, we sit down and talk about quarantine life, the secret to looking young, and get a little serious about cancel culture. You can catch Matt on...5364comedy,interview,standupcomedyyesfull