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Lesson #10: The Finale

All good things must come to an end.   I hope y'all had a great time with Valerie and The Platitude Pimp.   Remember, it's never Goodbye it's just see you later!   Remember, we never claimed to be experts just two mfs who love this crazy bitch called stand up !!!

• We do a rapid fire review of episodes 1 through 9
• We finally reveal the origin of the CCPP name (trust us, it's good!)
• Success (or Failure) is not defined by one person or one opportunity
• Keep learning, keep growing, keep making us laugh!
• We do special shoutouts to some of our favorite comics who embody the principles of CCPP

Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded October 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

 

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Episode #337

Melissa Diaz talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Her origins as a lurker who developed into an onstage comedy force
• Why standup comedy was a terrible choice
• How her love of reading turned into a new podcast and youtube project
• The challenges of adapting to Austin comedy audiences

Recorded October 2024

Follow Melissa

• Website - melissadiaz.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/melissadiaz4u
• YouTube - youtube.com/@MelissaDiaz
• Instagram - @melissadiaz4u
• Facebook - facebook.com/MelissaDiazComedy
• X - @meldiazcomedy
• OnlyFans - onlyfans.com/melissasplains
• Reddit - reddit.com/camelai40
• Medium - medium.com/@melissadiaz4u

Melissa can be seen and heard:

• Civil Goat Monthly Comedy Show - Civil Goat
• Melissa 'Splains the Classics - Podcast and Video series
• Turtle Reads Podcast (on hiatus but episodes available on Creek and Cave Youtube)

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Lesson #9: Create Your own Show

I wanna let you in on a little secret 🤐 ready ???

YOU. 👏🏾 CAN. 👏🏾 CREATE. 👏🏾 YOUR 👏🏾 OPPORTUNITIES. 👏🏾

That's right you little comedy slut, it's time you went for it and produced your onlyf....I mean...comedy show 😅

• Create, Don't Wait!
• Make it Special!
• Do the #7 (Episode #7 - The Art of Self-Promotion, that is)
• Work Through the Kinks

Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded October 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

 

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Lesson #8: Get Paid (Know Your Worth)

A wise philosopher once said "Cash rules everything around me C.R.E.A.M. "  Whether it's Comedy or Cash, they both rule everything around me !!! Which is why it's important to understand both!!! Learn how to set boundaries and get paid for the shit you do !!!!

Welcome to Episode Aych!

• Know the pay structure of various shows
• Understand your worth as a comic
• Talk about it!!

Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded October 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

 

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Lesson #7 - The Art of Self-Promotion

My cousin makes the best  burgers !!! Melty cheese, juicy patties all on a brioche bun 😋 he spent  all his money on renting a spot to sell his burgers, but get this, he made me promise NOT TO  TELL ANYONE EVER!!!!!   How stupid does that sound ?!!!   My cousin is a dumbass, don't be my cousin.   Promote your shit.   Lesson highlights:

• The importance of being an attention-hog
• User your resources!!
• Be consistent

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded September 2024 Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

 

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Episode #336

[VIDEO EPISODE]

Sam Clark talks with Valerie Lopez about:

• His debut special, Built for Math
• How his accidental presidency of Harvard Student council
• How aforementioned presidency became the inspiration for his debut film, Fairview
• Dad

Recorded October 2024

Follow Sam

• Website - https://www.theonlysamclark.com/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theonlysamclark/
• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlysamclark
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@samtkd777
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sam.clark.5895/
• Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user54525094

Sam can be seen and heard:

• Built for Math - Debut Special (watch here)
• Amazon's Laugh After Dark - watch samclarkforcitycouncil.com
• Fairview - Debut film, winner of 19 awards across 32 film festivals. Learn more at
  • Full film release coming soon!!! Stay tuned!
• Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins: An Unauthorized Parody Musical - Preview here
  • Stay tuned for a return to New York stags in 2025!
• Hot Sets Comedy Show - check for upcoming shows here

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Lesson #6 - Be Professional (Don't Be an A*hole)

See how I didn't run the light   See how  I'm not an asshole and polite   See how I don't cancel last minute   Very classy, very Demure, VERY PROFESSIONAL!!!   Be Good and Be Good at it 😘   This 👏🏾 is 👏🏾 the 👏🏾 Professional 👏🏾 episode 👏🏾

• What does unprofessionalism look like?
• Comedy is show, but it's also business
• The importance of professionalism (and why you should give a sh*t)

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded September 2024   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

 

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Episode #335

Jen Kober talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Getting hooked on standup at the young age of 16
• Staying positive
• Landing a role in Cirque du Soleil's Mad Apple
• Her experience recording and releasing her latest special, No Flies on Me

Recorded September 2024

Follow Jen

• Website - JenKober.com
• Linktree - linktr.ee/JenKober
• TikTok - @jenkober
• YouTube - youtu.be/JenKober
• Instagram - @JenKober
• Facebook - facebook.com/jenkobercomedy
• X - @JenKober

Jen can be seen and heard:

• No Flies on Me - Comedy Special (currently available on Jen's website)
• Cirque du Soleil's MAD APPLE, New York - New York Casino
  • October 10 - 14, 2024
  • October 17 - 21, 2024
  • Returns November 2025!
• One Hick Wonder Tour kicks off this fall!
  • Check out her website for all the tour dates in between, including Antarctica!!
  • March 3 to April 6, 2025 - Brad Garrett's Club, Las Vegas
  • March 2025 - New Braunfels
• Bitchin' Over Biscuits Podcast
• Watch her in The Mandalorian, Dead to Me, Hacks, and sooo much more!

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Lesson #5 of 10 - Heckling and Crowd Work

Heckling: Kryptonite or playground?

We're gonna teach you how to set some boundaries and establish some law and order in this bitch!!!   And THEN.........undo everything we just said!!!   Because we all just wanna have fun with a lil bit crowdwork 😉

• What is Heckling?
• What is Crowd Work?
• How do you Handle Hecklers & Crowd Work?

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded September 2024   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.

 

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Episode #334

Ke'Juan Moses talks with Valerie Lopez about

• Being a future spokesperson for Wichita, Kansas
• Lessons learned from performing across the country
• Nerding out on improv
• How Austin reminds him of home

Recorded September 2024

Follow Ke'Juan

• TikTok - @kmojokes
• Youtube - youtube.com/kejuanmoses
• Instagram - @kmojokes
• X - @Kmojokes
• Instagram - @kmojokes
• Facebook - facebook.com/IAmKejuanMoses
• TikTok - @kmojokes

Ke'Juan can be seen and heard:

• October 12, 2024 - The Falls, Llano
• October 19, 2024 - Lucy's Comedy Club, New Braunfels

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Lesson #4 of 10 - Know Yourself

"To thine own self be true"

- William Shakespeare

Yeah we fancy in this bitch !!!Who are you ? What do you wanna say ? What makes you unique ? These aren't just lame interview questions, but questions that can give your act authenticity and confidence while living in your truth.

"Living in your truth "??? lol it's giving basic bitch ain't it ? 😂😂😂

• Bring YOU to the stage
• Don't be a copycat
• Let yourself evolve

  Valerie Lopez and Ellis Aych have teamed up to record a 10-part comedy class inspired by the hilarious Comedy Wham Presents episode with Ellis as guest.   Each episode is a rapid fire 30 minutes and full of nonsense covered in helpful pointers.   Recorded July 2024   Follow @ComedyWham on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitch, and Tiktok   If you'd like to support our independent podcast, check out our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/comedywham  .    You can also support us on Venmo or Paypal - just search for ComedyWham.