Tickles is an improv group that Christian is a part of. They are all a group improvisers who met across several classes at the Upright Citizens Brigade. They all have their own story, but together there is a hilarious chemistry. Things get insightful and things get weird. Listen as they cover online dating strategies, fate, and how France ruins relationships.
Tickles members include: Aaron Burdette, Will Cooper, Chris Teja, Joel Straley, Jesse Galle, Jared Hacker, Jake Kalos, Christian Polanco
Adam Lucidi is a young comedian with a profound respect for women. Which might explain why he struggles with them from time to time. Adam attempts to defend the nice guy strategy. Hear Christian yell at him….a lot. Listen as we talk about losing a parent, stubborness, and a fancy Dave & Busters date.
Keith Alberstadt is a hilarious comedian from Nashville. He is also the epitome of a southern gentleman, but he’s not always sure if that’s the best strategy for his lovelife. Keith is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, but he can get ticked off like any other guy.
Listen as they cover college fun, discipline in comedy, and why being a nice guy sucks.
Jerrod Carmicheal is a southern boy with a heart of gold. A hilarious comic climbing the ranks in LA. Women may not be the number one thing on his mind but that doesn’t mean relationships aren’t. Jerrod was close with the late comedian Angelo Bowers and they discuss their great friendship. Listen as they cover commitment, taking risks, and losing loved ones.
Most people have not been proposed to twice. Even less people who’ve struggled with drugs and depression get asked for their hand in marriage. Justy Dodge will be married soon. Find out why she’s awesome and why you shouldn’t be afraid of her. Listen as we cover meth addiction, dating in rehab, and the secrets to finding love.
It’s safe to say that Mike Rogan might be a shy dude, but you would never be able to tell while he’s on stage. But under that wall of sensitivity is even more sensitivity. Listen as they cover being afraid to talk to people, New England, and how “Along Came Polly” broke his heart.
Abbi Crutchfield had a peculiar childhood; So her career in comedy may have been destined. Yet she is funny, and incredibly optimistic. Not the norm for many comics. Listen as they cover being mixed race, marriage to a comedian, and unconventional families.
Jessimae Peluso is a confident and energetic performer but is capable of getting low key and insightful. Enjoy this hilariously dark conversation. Listen as we cover divorced parents, adventurous sex, and dating a popular comedian.
At first glance, Kase appears to a plain white guy. Many people have made this presumption, but in reality, Kase is a proud Persian gentleman, and being a gentleman is important to him. Listen as they cover struggling with monogamy, fear of being a sad old man, and looking like a Douche.
Christi Chiello’s voice is definitely the first thing you’ll notice about her, but after you’re done giggling, you’ll find out what a funny and talented person she is. 2011 was a wild year for Christi as she was diagnosed with cancer. Listen as they cover battling cancer, hating college, and being terrified of pregnancy.
Nick Cobb is a very funny comedian from Memphis. He is also a newlywed. He is a psychology major so he’s put a lot of thought into his love life. Christian challenges Nick with his own obsessive philosophies about love. Listen as they cover short term relationships, finding negativity in success, and wanting kids.
Phoebe Robinson returns to Offstage with much more optimism about her love life. She’s got a blossoming comedy career, a boyfriend, and an ass to envy. Listen as we cover dating younger people, vanity, and how to attract white men.
Jeffrey Joseph was an established comedian and actor in the early 90’s before he quit comedy for a decade. He’s been on Comedy Central but is now falling in love with telling jokes all over again. Listen as we cover being intimidated by women, success vs happiness, and a man’s biological clock.
Comedian Leah Bonnema was named as one Huffington Post’s 53 Funniest Female Comedians, and for good reason. Leah came by and intimidated Christian. Then they had a hilarious chat about relationships. Listen as they cover religious hypocrisy, reproductive rights, and getting off of birth control after 15 years.
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Kansas City native, Justin Williams, came by to school Christian about midwestern morals. Justin is a hilarious comedian who battles his niceness and nerdy-ness everyday. Listen as we cover getting dumped, Black nerds, and rejecting freaky girls.
