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I'm a Rescue

I'm a Rescue

By Tom Clark & Steph Clark

Comedians and married couple Tom and Stephanie Clark have fun and lively conversations with people from all walks of life about what they've overcome in their lives to get where they are today. Because when it all comes down to it...we're all rescues.
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Episode 58: Mollie Heckerling-stand up, singer, actress, puppeteer

I'm a Rescue Aug 03, 2021

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Episode 58: Mollie Heckerling-stand up, singer, actress, puppeteer

Episode 58: Mollie Heckerling-stand up, singer, actress, puppeteer

Steph talks with guest Mollie Heckerling. Mollie is a stand-up, singer, writer, actress, and puppeteer. She also is the daughter of Amy Heckerling, writer and director of “Clueless” and the “Look Who’s Talking” franchise. Mollie is an open book and talks about growing up with a famous mom and finding out as a teenager that her biological dad is a famous comedian and director, cause you know Hollywood is going to Hollywood.  Mollie is extremely charismatic and being a comedy genius is literally in her DNA.
Aug 03, 202101:10:30
Episode 57: Travis Clark talks his journey from hot dog slinger to comedian/actor to producing podcasts at Spotify

Episode 57: Travis Clark talks his journey from hot dog slinger to comedian/actor to producing podcasts at Spotify

Travis Clark is hard to pin down. He's done a lot of different things over the course of his professional career. He's been a podcaster, an actor, a director, a producer, a writer, a musician, a comedian and... jeez, just pick a thing already!  But sticking with one thing has never been Travis' strong suit. That's probably how he's gone from slinging hot dogs at the Wiener Factory to producing podcasts for Spotify. And that career path has been just as treacherous as you'd imagine. Travis can currently be heard co-hosting several of the music related podcasts on the UnPops Network and he keeps threatening to do stand up again too but don't hold your breath. (P.S. Travis wrote this and has been talking in the third person the whole time like a total jackass). Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrackRivals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackrivals/ Heart Shaped Pod (Nirvana podcast): https://unpops.com/heart-shaped-pod Three Dollar Pod Y'all (Limp Bizkit podcast): https://unpops.com/three-dollar-pod-yall-limp-bizkit-podcast Pod The Life (Korn podcast): https://unpops.com/podcast/pod-the-life
Jun 15, 202101:02:12
Episode 56: Tom Clark talks to Pro Bowling Commissioner Tom Clark

Episode 56: Tom Clark talks to Pro Bowling Commissioner Tom Clark

Continuing the Tom Clark interviews Tom Clark series, we have commissioner of the Pro Bowlers Association (PBA) Tom Clark. He has been the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour Commissioner since 2011, and with the PBA since 2008. He was the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Vice President of Marketing from 2005-2008. Before working in bowling, he was a sportswriter and assignment editor at USA TODAY. Tom is from Syracuse, NY, has resided in Virginia and North Carolina, and lives near Milwaukee with his wife Kelli and two kids. Daughter Quinn is about to start grad school at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism and son Rory is set to attend and bowl for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Rory carries a 228 average with a 300 game. The PBA, established in 1958, is the highest level of professional bowling in the world, with the best players and events in the sport, awarding millions of dollars in prize money each year and seen regularly on FOX Sports and CBS Sports Network. This June 15-20, the PBA will be live on FS1 with the "King of the Lanes" series. Visit PBA.com for more information. Follow Tom Clark (the one from bowling) on Twitter @ClarkPBA.
Jun 01, 202149:32
Episode 55: Tom Clark Meets the other Tom Clark

Episode 55: Tom Clark Meets the other Tom Clark

I have decided to interview several of the Tom Clarks I've met along the way in my comedy career and we start with tech savvy Tom Clark. This Tom Clark grew up in the Northeast and migrated to Silicon Valley for a career in tech. He embarked on a side project as a brewery owner which lasted for five years and currently resides in San Jose.  Tom and I talk how we met, the art of being Tom Clark and who is the worst Tom Clark in history. 
May 18, 202137:18
Episode 54: Brooks Elms talks screenwriting & filmmaking

Episode 54: Brooks Elms talks screenwriting & filmmaking

Joining me on the podcast is Brooks Elms. Brooks is a WGA screenwriter, independent filmmaker, and world-class writing coach. He's written 25+ screenplays, a dozen of them on assignment, and sold several scripts, including one this year that Brad Peyton is Executive Producing. Brooks was recently hired to rewrite a screenplay started by an Oscar-winning writer. In his early career, he wrote, directed, produced and self-released 2 indie features. And part of the reason Brooks is on the planet is to coach screenwriters that are fully devoted to reaching their own true greatness. https://twitter.com/BrooksElms BrooksElms.com
May 04, 202101:07:43
Episode 53: LJ Walker talks MLMs & the Facebook Group "The MLM Who Must Not Be Named"

Episode 53: LJ Walker talks MLMs & the Facebook Group "The MLM Who Must Not Be Named"

LJ Walker is one of the founders of the Facebook group "The MLM Who Must Not Be Named.” It's one if not the only anti-MLM (Multi Level Marketing) groups with all LGBTQ founders. The popular group (13K followers) has done an amazing job of creating a sense of community by welcoming all, anti-MLMers and ex distributors. LJ discusses the inspiration for starting the group, the power of anti-MLM education, and the clear similarities of MLM’s and cults.
Feb 16, 202137:36
Episode 52: Abby Bural, nutritional scientist discusses Herbalife's unethical business practices

Episode 52: Abby Bural, nutritional scientist discusses Herbalife's unethical business practices

Steph chats with Abby Bural, a nutritional scientist with first hand experience witnessing the unethical business practices of Herbalife after working at two Herbalife stores/gyms, not as a distributor but as a fitness coach and scientist. Abby talks about being physically cornered by her boss at work to join Herbalife and how one Herbalife store would recruit essential healthcare workers with false promises of financial freedom.
Feb 02, 202143:29
Episode 51: Julie Kidd - comedian & author of The Funniest Housewives

Episode 51: Julie Kidd - comedian & author of The Funniest Housewives

START OF SEASON 3!!! Julie Kidd, comedian, mom, and creator of Funniest Housewives chats with Steph about her new book, “The Funniest Housewives – When Laughter and Inspiration Collide." They discuss Julie's start in comedy in the early 90's and the continued drive she has to help female stand-ups in a heavily male dominated industry.
Jan 19, 202137:43
Episode 50: Judith Beay talks growing up in foster care & working with Tom's mom

Episode 50: Judith Beay talks growing up in foster care & working with Tom's mom

Judith Beay talks to Tom about growing up in the foster care system in Milwaukee. Eventually she met Tom's mom, Eileen, who matched her with a family. Judith talks how this stability gave her confidence moving forward as she pursued her degree and her career.
Dec 08, 202036:47
Episode 49: Kevin Reyes talks how to avoid Multi Level Marketing Schemes

Episode 49: Kevin Reyes talks how to avoid Multi Level Marketing Schemes

Steph interviews an ex-MLMer, Kevin Reyes. Kevin was recruited by the multi-level marketing company, People Helping People (PHP) at a mall in 2019. Kevin tells us who they're told to target, insight into manipulation tactics by the people at the top of the pyramid, and how they're using the pandemic to sell their MLM to those most vulnerable.
Nov 24, 202048:12
Episode 48: Iggy Samaniego talks his immigration story from Mexico to the U.S.

Episode 48: Iggy Samaniego talks his immigration story from Mexico to the U.S.

Iggy Samaniego is an up and coming comedian based out of El Paso, Texas. I met Iggy in Tucson a few years ago and we bonded over life in Juarez. Iggy talks about his mom escaping a "messed up" situation in Juarez for a better life in El Paso.  Iggy struggled with the gang life in his early teens but eventually found his way out and built a life for himself in El Paso.  He talks about how he got into the gang life and how his mom motivated him to get out of it.  
Nov 10, 202001:09:30
Episode 47: Chris & Alison Edwards talk racism in America

Episode 47: Chris & Alison Edwards talk racism in America

On this episode Tom talks to Chris and Alison Edwards. They talk how Chris's mom brought them together while in intensive care. Chris talks growing up black in Orange County. They talk being in a mixed race relationship and the issues they face. We also talk dealing with this current racial and political climate.  Alison helps me better understand the Black Lives Matter movement. How they're making us think and how moving forward we need to focus on the people that want change and work with them to achieve that change. Check out the organization Alison works with here: http://ochumanrelations.org
Oct 27, 202001:05:50
Episode 46: Tim Clark, my brother, talks about getting kidnapped in Brazil

Episode 46: Tim Clark, my brother, talks about getting kidnapped in Brazil

One of the most influential people in my comedy career and life is my brother Tim Clark. He actually first took a comedy class and as I've always done I followed in his footsteps. I guess the only difference is I kept going and he became a successful business man. My brother has traveled the world for his job and in 1998 in Sao Paolo, Brazil he was carjacked at gun point, thrown into the trunk of his car, and forced to withdraw money from various ATMs around the city.  On this episode he tells the whole story of the almost 10 hour ordeal and how he made it out alive.  
Oct 13, 202001:42:15
Episode 45: Author/Comedian Sam Tallent

Episode 45: Author/Comedian Sam Tallent

Our guest is Sam Tallent, a very funny comedian, turned author.  I heard about Sam's book "Running the Light" from several well-respected comedians and being a comedian myself I knew I had to check it out. Sam does an amazing job capturing the ups and downs (and in this book it's mainly the downs) of doing stand up comedy on the road.  I read the book in two days and once I finished I knew I wanted to have Sam on the podcast.  We discuss the book, his writing style, his comedy and the main character Billy Ray Schafer.  This is a great episode for any aspiring author for how to get started and more importantly how to finish that novel we all want to write. To learn more about Sam and to purchase his book go to SamTallent.com
Sep 29, 202040:54
Episode 44: Ivan Leon - Creative Art Director, Photographer, Dancer, and a whole lot more

Episode 44: Ivan Leon - Creative Art Director, Photographer, Dancer, and a whole lot more

Ivan Leon is a creative-art director, dancer, photographer, writer, actor, and entrepreneur. Leon's strong work ethic and charisma is the reason his new company, iiEntertainment is already a hot commodity in the industry. iiEntertainment specializes in visuals, live performance and photography with musicians and fashion brands. Leon talks about how growing up in Harlem influenced his all inclusive art and business. You will fall in love with Leon's free spirit charm!
Sep 15, 202001:11:48
Episode 43: John Garrett - Author and Corporate Speaker

Episode 43: John Garrett - Author and Corporate Speaker

John Garrett is a very funny stand up comedian who has made it big as a corporate speaker working all across the country. We talk our beginnings in Milwaukee, life in comedy and his move to performing for companies. We also discuss his new book: "What's Your "And"?  In the book John talks about finding and pursuing your passions beyond just what you do for a living.   The book will be coming out on September 15th. For more information on John and to purchase his book go HERE.
Sep 01, 202051:32
Episode 42: Brian Donovan, Director/Creator of Kelly's Hollywood documentary

Episode 42: Brian Donovan, Director/Creator of Kelly's Hollywood documentary

Steph and I were very lucky to interview the very talented Brian Donovan.  Brian is an accomplished actor, appearing in "Beverly Hills 90210," "In Living Color," and "Gia" with Angelina Jolie,  just to name a few roles. He's also a very talented voice actor with his most popular role being Rock Lee in the anime series Naruto. We got to know him through his heartwarming documentary, now available on Amazon Prime, about his sister, Kelly, who has Down syndrome. The documentary, entitled "Kelly's Hollywood," explores his quest to fulfill her dream of becoming a Hollywood diva even as it threatens his own dream of getting married. The movie brought us to tears and great joy and you could definitely feel the love Brian had for his sister.  We reached out to Brian and he agreed to talk with us about the documentary, Kelly, his acting career and his work with inner city youth.  Great guest and an even better person...this one will touch your heart.
Aug 25, 202001:05:32
Episode 41: Dominique Baños talks starting a law firm, Black Lives Matter, and the justice system

Episode 41: Dominique Baños talks starting a law firm, Black Lives Matter, and the justice system

Steph chats with high school friend Dominique Baños. Dominique is a proud Black and Latino attorney and founder of DBLO (Dominique Baños Law Office). We cover a lot!  The importance of education, her experiences of racism, first impressions of law enforcement, Black Lives Matter movement, the justice system, Trump administration, and what it was like (briefly) representing Suge Knight.
Aug 04, 202001:34:48
Episode 40: Justine Smith talks life and comedy in Hawaii.

Episode 40: Justine Smith talks life and comedy in Hawaii.

In this episode, Steph chats with one of Hawaii’s favorite comedians and producers, Justine Smith. In Hawaii, Justine has opened for Pauly Shore and JP Sears . They chat about the growing Hawaiian comedy scene and the opportunities and support she’s able to give other female comedians through her business, Dirty Girl Comedy.
Jul 28, 202049:44
Episode 39: Ainsley Harrison talks her experiences with Monat & MLMs

Episode 39: Ainsley Harrison talks her experiences with Monat & MLMs

In this episode, Ainsley Harrison, a college student and ex Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) distributor for Monat talks about her experience in an MLM and their shady ways of business.
Jul 14, 202035:55
Episode 38 : Marc Yaffee talks comedy & meeting his birth parents at age 25

Episode 38 : Marc Yaffee talks comedy & meeting his birth parents at age 25

Marc Yaffee may have started his comedy career later than most, but he has quickly moved up the comedy ladder with two comedy specials, touring around the world and even shooting a TV pilot. Marc talks being a driver's education instructor prior to starting comedy, being a Native American in comedy and helping to create the Pow Wow Comedy Jam, and the inspiration for his TV pilot. Marc also gets personal talking about learning who his birth parents were later on in life and we also get into all the wonderful projects he's currently working on. You can check those out on his WEBSITE.
Jun 30, 202051:08
Episode 37: Tami Leckie talks rescuing & fostering dogs

Episode 37: Tami Leckie talks rescuing & fostering dogs

Steph and Tami Leckie chat all things rescue bulldogs! Tami has been fostering and volunteering for Orange County’s SoCal Bulldog Rescue for over 10 years. She’s found homes and rehabilitated over 100 bulldogs, including our beloved Abigail, who passed away in December at 12 years of age.  After moving to Tennessee, Tami discusses the difference between dog parents in Southern California and The South. And what it’s like bonding with rescue dogs in foster and having to re-home them.  ON A VERY HAPPY NOTE, shortly after this podcast Tami helped us find a French Bulldog rescue named Ruby, who is now in her forever home with us. Click for info on So Cal Bulldog Rescue Follow Ruby on Instagram HERE
Jun 16, 202049:02
Episode 36: Erik Escobar talks virtual comedy

Episode 36: Erik Escobar talks virtual comedy

As we get back into live performances, virtual comedy shows have been a substitute for comedians to do stand-up comedy.  Erik was one of the first comedians to fully embrace virtual comedy shows. He discusses his personal experience with virtual comedy shows--what works and what doesn't. Is there going to be a balance of virtual and live comedy for awhile or will virtual comedy shows come to an end in the near future? Find out all this and more on this episode! http://erikescobarcomedy.com @erikescobar on Twitter & Instagram
Jun 09, 202029:48
Episode 35: Martha Truslow Smith - Creator of Grombre - a platform for women speaking their truth and decision to go gray

Episode 35: Martha Truslow Smith - Creator of Grombre - a platform for women speaking their truth and decision to go gray

Steph chats with Martha Trusome Smith, creator of Grombre. With nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, Grombre is a platform for women speaking their truth on their decision to go gray.  What started as an idea has transformed into a movement.  Steph and Martha chat about how gray haired women are perceived in society and how Grombre is challenging the status quo and redefining beauty. GROMBRE
May 26, 202034:54
Episode 34: Rob Snow - creator of Stand Up for Downs - improv program for adults with Down Syndrome

Episode 34: Rob Snow - creator of Stand Up for Downs - improv program for adults with Down Syndrome

We chat with Rob Snow, co-creator of the nonprofit organization “Stand-up for Downs” and The Improvaneers, the first all Down syndrome improv troupe in the world.  We talk about Rob’s background in comedy. Also, how his son became the inspiration to make a positive change for the Down Syndrome community.  Click here for more info!
May 12, 202039:58
Episode 33: Tom & Steph talk improv and it's future in the comedy world.

Episode 33: Tom & Steph talk improv and it's future in the comedy world.

Tom and Steph talk about watching Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz, a hilarious improvisational duo, who have a 3 episode series on Netflix that is all made up on the spot.  Tom talks about his own background in improv with both ComedySportz in Milwaukee and the Dead Alewives. We also talk about ComedySportz founder Dick Chudnow and how his vision helped create an improv scene in Milwaukee and around the country. Steph talks of her experiences doing improv at UCB and the recent fall of UCB and its theaters in NYC closing down.  Steph feels improv could be the next big thing in comedy and the shows that we've done around Los Angeles. We discuss if improv as an industry could take off and if opportunities for improvisors  will increase with this new Netflix show.  
Apr 28, 202052:40
Episode 32 Tom and Steph talk coping with a pandemic

Episode 32 Tom and Steph talk coping with a pandemic

After nearly month off Tom and Steph talk about what they've been up to since the pandemic hit.  Steph has given up drinking and talks about how she's coping. Tom talks about how he's been working on the audio for a new stand up album to be released in the next couple of weeks. They talk how they're dealing with each other and surviving the monotony of life during the pandemic. 
Apr 21, 202031:30
Episode 31 with comedian/actor Steven Briggs

Episode 31 with comedian/actor Steven Briggs

Steven Briggs is one of the best young comedians out there with a wide range of abilities from acting to writing to stand up to directing, he can really do it all! We talk a lot about Steven's childhood where he was quite the troublemaker. At an early age he learned to make counterfeit money and often got into fights, which ultimately forced his parents to send him to military school--where he got into more fights.  Steven has some amazing stories about his family and his mother even joins us on the podcast. She talks about fighting off the Clairemont Killer in the early 1990s and saving Steven and his brother.  This episode is a great example of overcoming the odds to achieve success and Steven really paints a great picture with these outrageous, but true stories. 
Mar 10, 202001:35:46
Episode 30 with director/writer Scott Boxenbaum

Episode 30 with director/writer Scott Boxenbaum

Scott is someone I met in the early 2000s here in LA. A very funny and since retired stand up comedian, Scott has ventured into the world of writing and directing in the last few years.  Scott and I talk about our early stand up days in LA and working out at Westwood Brewing Company with future stars like Maria Bamford, BJ Novak, and Chris Hardwick (just to name a few) and why he ended up leaving stand up. We also talk about his recent web series Fully Formed Adults.  It's about a series of awkward encounters between Gen Xers and Millenials.  We talk about how he shot the project on his own and how he came up with the idea.  We even talk about the movie Repo Man and Courtney Love for good measure. Check it out! The new season of Fully Formed Adults should be released in mid March and you can see me in the season finale doing a "touching" eulogy.  You can check out past episodes here: https://www.fullyformedseries.com
Feb 25, 202050:58
Episode 29 with comedian & Olive Garden Expert Charles Greaves

Episode 29 with comedian & Olive Garden Expert Charles Greaves

Had a blast talking to Charles about working at Olive Garden when he first moved to Los Angeles.  We also get into his life growing up in Brentwood, New York, which is the complete opposite of Brentwood, California.   Charles talks his athletic career and dealing  with family issues at a young age -- a religious mom & a dad who had a second family. Charles also talks how he overcame all the tough stuff at home to finish high school and go on to college where he created his own major that allowed him to study acting and film making.  We get into his stand up career and his current show in the Los Angeles area at the Write Off Room in Woodland Hills.  
Feb 11, 202001:04:36
Episode 28 with director/writer/actor Jason Palmer

Episode 28 with director/writer/actor Jason Palmer

This episode is a doozy! Jason Palmer talks about his journey from Production Assistant to Writer on such shows as Dawson's Creek, The Bernie Mac Show and Everybody Hates Chris.  He talks what it's like making Chris Rock laugh, bullying in the writer's room, and his current gig directing and writing sketches for the NFL on FOX.  We also get into Jason's story on how he got his dog and the shady business of dog breeding.  If that's not enough he talks about how a close friend took him for nearly $50,000 on a business venture scam.  This episode has everything: intrigue, scams and overcoming the odds to make it in LA. 
Jan 28, 202001:37:29
Episode 27: The Start of Season 2! Al Ducharme - comedian & Anthony from "F is For Family"

Episode 27: The Start of Season 2! Al Ducharme - comedian & Anthony from "F is For Family"

OUR FIRST EPISODE OF 2020!  SEASON 2! Steph and I are joined by Al Ducharme! Al is a hilarious comedian, who started out in the Boston comedy scene. I had the pleasure of performing with him in 1999 and he absolutely blew me away with his physical comedy, voices and his overall weirdness.  Since then he has traveled the globe performing his unique brand of stand up comedy. Bill Burr is among his fans, so much so that he had him voice Anthony one of the characters on the Netflix animated series "F is For Family."  Al talks about growing up in blue collar Rhode Island, starting comedy in high school and his eventual move to Boston where he turned down an offer to go pick up a young Dave Chappelle.  We also get to hear from Buddy the Dog and Al's wife Bernadette, who was on episode 16 of last season. Check out his web series the Two Dicks HERE! If you wanna meet your new favorite comedian listen to this episode!
Jan 14, 202001:19:47
Episode 26: Linda and Andy Hendrickson talk international romance, comedy & skin care

Episode 26: Linda and Andy Hendrickson talk international romance, comedy & skin care

On Episode 26 and our final episode of 2019, comedian Andy Hendrickson along with his wife Linda join Tom and Steph on our first couple's podcast!  Linda tells her story of how she went from Algeria to Paris to Connecticut and finally arriving in Los Angeles in 2014.  Interestingly enough Andy also made a whirlwind journey to LA, starting his stand up career in Atlanta moving to Virginia then New York and finally arriving in LA in 2014...just like Linda. You see where I'm going with this...it's like "Harry Met Sally," but different and French.  Linda tells the story of meeting Andy for the first time. Andy talks behind the scene stuff on Letterman and dealing with anxiety and lyme disease. Tom and Andy also talk about their first meeting performing on a plywood stage over a stairwell in Rockford, IL. Linda also has a great podcast available on Anchor called "Excuse My Frenchy" and a line of skin care products she'll soon be launching.  Check out Andy's website at: www.andyhendrickson.com Our first couple interview and we had a blast! 
Dec 17, 201901:43:49
Episode 25: Ari Stidham (star of CBS's Scorpion) talks his early success in acting & how he got there

Episode 25: Ari Stidham (star of CBS's Scorpion) talks his early success in acting & how he got there

You may know Ari Stidham from his role on CBS's Scorpion, but it all started when he was a kid growing up in the Westlake area (just outside of LA.)  After struggling in school early on, he went the independent study route, finishing school at 16.  He worked with the improv group, ComedySportz and through that landed his first role on ABC Family's "Huge."  This is a great listen as Ari goes through his audition for the role on CBS's  Scorpion to the sudden fame that went with it and the disappointment after it's cancellation.   He also talks his current projects and he has a cool poster of Danny Devito in his house.
Dec 03, 201901:15:16
Episode 24: Mark Valley (Boston Legal, Human Target) talks acting & his army career

Episode 24: Mark Valley (Boston Legal, Human Target) talks acting & his army career

You may know Mark Valley from the soap opera Days of Our Lives, Boston Legal and Human Target, but he's also a U.S. Army Veteran.  He talks about his career in the army. His first acting gig opposite Sir Anthony Hopkins and teaching him to throw a football (true story.) He also talks about his latest project Zburg. A web-series shot entirely in his hometown of Ogdensburg, NY with a cast made up of local actors.  We also get into his role in Zero Dark Thirty and that sinking feeling when you know you're going to be cut out of a movie.  There's no BS with Mark and he's a completely open book on this podcast. 
Nov 19, 201901:38:03
Episode 23: Nicole Blaine talks booking shows, shooting films & her comedy career

Episode 23: Nicole Blaine talks booking shows, shooting films & her comedy career

Steph sits down with Nicole Blaine to talk about how she has helped connect comedians with industry thru the various programs she runs at Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica.  She also talks shooting her own independent film with her husband and her own comedy career.  
Nov 05, 201901:16:51
Episode 21: Chris Flail talks starting out in comedy & building a scene in Bakersfield

Episode 21: Chris Flail talks starting out in comedy & building a scene in Bakersfield

Chris Flail tells his tale of traveling from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma to California and how he eventually discovered his love of comedy.  One of Chris's first gigs was working with Tom at a casino in Delano, CA and Chris's story of that is a definite must listen. They also discuss how Chris has built one of the most successful rooms in Central California and how he's helping comedians there build their stage time. 
Oct 08, 201901:11:13
Episode 20: Camilla Cleese on her famous Dad & her own comedy career

Episode 20: Camilla Cleese on her famous Dad & her own comedy career

Growing up the son or daughter of a celebrity isn't easy especially when that celebrity is comedy royalty. Such is the case with Camilla Cleese and her dad, John Cleese, of Monty Python fame.  Camilla opens up on this one talking about sitting in on her Dad's writing sessions during "A Fish Called Wanda", being a talented equestrian, her struggle with substance abuse, and how she's blazing her own trail in comedy.  
Sep 24, 201901:37:27
Episode 19: Dennis Blair talks his career & opening for Rodney Dangerfield & George Carlin

Episode 19: Dennis Blair talks his career & opening for Rodney Dangerfield & George Carlin

Imagine being only two years into comedy and Rodney Dangerfield asking you to come up with a movie idea for him. That's what happened for Dennis Blair and how he ended up helping to write the movie "Easy Money."  Dennis and I worked together in Reno and we talk about his long illustrious career in comedy. From opening for Rodney to opening for George Carlin, Dennis has worked with some of the best and he shares all of these experiences.  Great insight from someone who's not just an opening act, but a really talented comedian/writer/musician.  Click his name to go to his website: DENNIS BLAIR
Sep 10, 201954:23
Episode 18: Vito Gesualdi talks how he built his YouTube following

Episode 18: Vito Gesualdi talks how he built his YouTube following

Vito Gesualdi is a comedian, actor, and writer who has built a YouTube following of over 160,000 thru his funny and sometimes controversial videos. His most famous/controversial being handing out Pepsi at an ANTIFA/Alt Right rally in Berkeley.  You can watch it HERE!  We talk about his growing up in Amherst, Massachusetts, how he comes up with his ideas, and how he built up his YouTube following. 
Aug 27, 201901:01:10
Episode 17: Marc Price AKA Skippy from Family Ties

Episode 17: Marc Price AKA Skippy from Family Ties

Joining us on this episode is Marc Price AKA Skippy from Family Ties. We talk growing up with a comedian Dad (Borscht Belt comedian Al Bernie) and all the comedy lessons he learned from him. His early days on stage and the lesson Jay Leno taught him.  How he got the role on Family Ties and what he learned from Michael J. Fox both on and off set.   We also talk about what he's up to now:  Doing stand up around the country and the great work he's doing with the Michael J Fox Foundation.  Check out teamfox.org to get more info and search "Skippy loves Fox" Steph wasn't able to join us on this episode.
Aug 13, 201901:19:15
Episode 16: Bernadette Pauley talks "Tough Crowd" with Colin Quinn & growing up in Boston

Episode 16: Bernadette Pauley talks "Tough Crowd" with Colin Quinn & growing up in Boston

Bernadette Pauley is a comedian, actress, and host, who has appeared on "Tough Crowd", Live at Gotham and Red Eye.  She talks growing up in Boston...well Revere and starting out in comedy in NYC, which included a stint working at a strip club selling cigars.  A lot of great insight on this one about what women have to deal with in the comedy scene and overcoming those obstacles.  
Jul 30, 201957:58
Episode 15: Mary Gallagher talks appearing on “Friends” & her journey to Late Night

Episode 15: Mary Gallagher talks appearing on “Friends” & her journey to Late Night

Mary Gallagher is a very talented actress, writer, comedian and also from Tom's hometown of Milwaukee. Tom and Steph talk with Mary about growing up in Wisconsin. Moving to LA and the nerve wracking audition for "Friends."  We also talk about her stand up comedy and how she went from bombing opening for Pauly Shore in the early 90s to appearing on Stephen Colbert in 2018. Mary will also be appearing on the upcoming Netflix prank show called "Prank Encounters" with "Stranger Things" actor Gaten Matarazzo.  This was a really inspiring podcast. Check it out!
Jul 16, 201901:01:02
Episode 14: Kyle Kinane talks being a bad roommate to Tom and Chicago Comedy

Episode 14: Kyle Kinane talks being a bad roommate to Tom and Chicago Comedy

Tom and Steph talk with Kyle about his start in comedy and his rise to fame as a stand up on both Comedy Central and Netflix.  We also discuss his arrival to  LA in the early 2000s and living with Tom for 2 weeks and apparently, unbeknownst to Tom, being a terrible roommate.  We talk about the comedians of Chicago past and future.  I may have also mentioned that Dan Harmon once kicked me at a party.  A lot of fun catching up with Kyle, one of the best comedians out there! Check him out!
Jun 25, 201959:05
Episode 13: Sharon Houston talks her career as a stand up, working on Punk'd, booking reality shows & creating her own TV show

Episode 13: Sharon Houston talks her career as a stand up, working on Punk'd, booking reality shows & creating her own TV show

Sharon Houston has had a very long successful career. We talk about her voiceover work on Daria, the manager she and Tom shared (he said she had "no neck"), working on Punk'd, booking reality shows like America's Got Talent and various court shows, including an episode with Tom on Divorce Court. We also talk about the current court show she created and how she's helping other people work on their creative ideas.  Check out her website HERE
Jun 11, 201954:58
Episode 12: Art Clark (Tom's Dad) World War 2 Veteran, talks life in the army & gives life advice

Episode 12: Art Clark (Tom's Dad) World War 2 Veteran, talks life in the army & gives life advice

For this episode we actually got questions from you the listener to ask my Dad (Art Clark.) The questions ranged from his experiences in WW2 to what's his favorite cut of meat.  My Dad was a great sport throughout all this and I think you'll really enjoy what he has to say. At 93 years old I think he has a great perspective on life and shares a bit of that advice with you.
May 28, 201941:09
Episode 11: Jeff Johnson - comedian discusses stand up comedy, leaving the Mormon religion, & recently finding out who his real dad was

Episode 11: Jeff Johnson - comedian discusses stand up comedy, leaving the Mormon religion, & recently finding out who his real dad was

Jeff Johnson is a very funny comedian, who I first met at JR's Comedy Club in Valencia, CA. It was actually the back room of a Marie Callendar's and Jeff was the host. Jeff developed his act there and is now traveling across the country doing stand up. He recently finished in the top 5 in The World Series of Comedy. Jeff talks about the struggle to get better as a stand up, starting his own production company, leaving the Mormon religion and finding out who his real dad was.  Jeff was very open about everything and the story of his finding his dad and actually going to meet him is a must listen. 
May 14, 201901:19:21
Episode 10: Dennis Gubbins - actor/writer/comedian "Talking in Venice with Dennis"

Episode 10: Dennis Gubbins - actor/writer/comedian "Talking in Venice with Dennis"

Dennis Gubbins is an actor/writer/comedian.  He has appeared in over 100 commercials and we discuss every single one of them...just kidding, but we do discuss how he got the gig "handing a puppy over a bush. "  We also discuss the acting and auditioning process in general. Then we get deep and discuss his work on "Enjoy It" with Brody Stevens and the fun and challenges of working with Brody.  ENJOY IT!
Apr 30, 201901:08:36
Episode 9: Steven Slater the Jet Blue Flight Attendant who quit via emergency exit

Episode 9: Steven Slater the Jet Blue Flight Attendant who quit via emergency exit

On this episode of the I'm A Rescue Podcast Steph and I interview Steven Slater.  Steven achieved international fame after becoming fed up with one too many rude customers while serving as a flight attendant on Jet Blue Airlines. We learn the real story about what happened and all the trouble that came with that fame.  His struggle with drugs and alcohol, the TV offers, losing his mother, and his house.  But we also learn how he's battling back.  Really great, inspiring episode from a very resilient guy. 
Apr 16, 201959:38
Episode 8 - Kimia Behpoornia from NBC's Abby's & Unicorn Store

Episode 8 - Kimia Behpoornia from NBC's Abby's & Unicorn Store

This week we interview Kimia Behpoornia. Kimia is one of the stars of the ensemble comedy Abby's on NBC and will soon be appearing in Brie Larson's Unicorn Store (Netflix on April 5th).  We talk to Kimia about her high school years building robots and doing improv, how she lost her manager because she gave her too much information, and losing one of her first big roles and how she handled it.  Kimia is definitely someone you're going to be hearing big things about...so why not learn how it all started. 
Apr 02, 201901:02:02
Episode 7 - All About Steven Brody Stevens: We discuss his recent passing and what he meant to the comedy scene.

Episode 7 - All About Steven Brody Stevens: We discuss his recent passing and what he meant to the comedy scene.

In this episode Tom and Steph talk all things Brody Stevens.  Brody passed away last month and really left a hole in our comedy world.  He was such a fixture on the comedy scene here in LA as well as on social media.  Tom talks about first meeting and competing against Brody in stand up way back in 2000 and their encounters over the years. Steph talks about her and a friend going to see Brody in front of an audience of six people and the impression he left. The club, Steph and I were performing at when we heard the news about Brody, was the same club Brody would be performing at the next week. This episode was tough, but I'm glad we did it because I think it's important more people know about Brody. Also, check out his half hour special on Comedy Central - available on YouTube.   Brody is gone, but will never be forgotten. Always remember PUSH! BELIEVE! and ENJOY IT!
Mar 19, 201956:26
Episode 6: Solid Gold - Andy Gold joins us to talk comedy & his battle with heroin addiction

Episode 6: Solid Gold - Andy Gold joins us to talk comedy & his battle with heroin addiction

Comedian Andy Gold joins Steph and Tom.  Tom and Andy discuss their Dry Bar Comedy Specials and Andy's unique way of dealing with the haters--it's pretty brilliant.  Then we go deep discussing Andy overcoming his heroin addiction and going on tour with the Addicts of Comedy and doing his own independent tour.
Mar 05, 201901:16:19
Episode 5: Lauren Pritchard discusses MadTV, Disney, and Rats

Episode 5: Lauren Pritchard discusses MadTV, Disney, and Rats

Lauren Pritchard is a very talented comedian/actress/improvisor. She talks about her journey from Orlando  to Hollywood. Preparing for her Mad TV audition while also battling rats in her apartment. We've known Lauren a long time and watching her rise as a performer is truly an inspiration. This is definitely an episode worth checking out for any aspiring comedian or actor.
Feb 26, 201948:57
Episode 4: Carol Phillips-Steph’s mom & raising Steph after her husband passed

Episode 4: Carol Phillips-Steph’s mom & raising Steph after her husband passed

Steph's mom, Carol, joins Tom and Steph on the podcast. She talks her fear of elevators, Steph's ban from most shoe stores in Southern California (except Nordstrom's) and the death of her husband and their, at times, tumultuous relationship! Somebody cries in this one.
Feb 19, 201958:01
Episode 3: Who's Your Daddy? with Matthew Gossin

Episode 3: Who's Your Daddy? with Matthew Gossin

Matthew talks working on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno & growing up without a dad and his long journey in finding out who his dad really was...a very famous Hollywood celebrity (ya have to listen to find out.) He goes into the details of how he was finally able to speak to him and get some answers.  This is a juicy one!
Feb 12, 201958:26
Episode 2: Tom & Steph interview Diane Franklin (Bill & Ted's, Better Off Dead)

Episode 2: Tom & Steph interview Diane Franklin (Bill & Ted's, Better Off Dead)

On this episode Tom and Steph get to interview 80s legend Diane Franklin. You may know Diane as the princess from Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, the French exchange student from Better Off Dead, or The Last American Virgin, among many others.  Currently she stars in The Amityville Murders: The Haunting on Long Island, which comes out this weekend in many markets. Enjoy our journey thru the 80s and be excellent to each other....San Dimas High School Football rules!!!!
Feb 05, 201956:42
Episode 1: Tom interviews Steph

Episode 1: Tom interviews Steph

In our very first episode Tom interviews his wife, Steph, about overcoming the loss of her dad at age 10 and how they're both too lazy to change Steph's last name to Clark. Also we talk stand up comedy, quitting booze, the patriarchy/matriarchy, high school, and rescue dogs!
Jan 28, 201951:47