What’s Goin’ On Podcast

🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Ryan Anderson & Mel Bradshaw – Cloud City Comedy
In this episode, I’m joined by comedians Ryan Anderson and Mel Bradshaw , the people behind Cloud City Comedy in the Capital District. We talk about what goes into producing shows, building a local comedy scene, and everything that comes with it — the good, the stressful, and the stuff you don’t see from the audience.
From there, the conversation goes in a few different directions — including mental health, religious experiences, and somehow even hiking injuries. It’s one of those episodes that feels more like a real hang than an interview, but there’s a lot of insight mixed in with the chaos.
If you’re into comedy or curious about what it actually takes to run shows and grow a scene, definitely check this one out.
📲 Follow Cloud City Comedy:Instagram: @cloudcitycomedyEmail: cloudcitycomedy@gmail.com (for shows, questions, or booking info)
📲 Follow the comics:Ryan Anderson (Facebook): Ryan AndersonsMel Bradshaw: @melbradshawcomedy
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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Joel Dorian – From Page to Stage
In this episode, I sit down with author and comedian Joel Dorian to talk about the overlap between writing and stand-up, finding your voice creatively, and why some stories only work when you’re honest enough to make people uncomfortable.
We get into Joel’s journey as both a writer and a comic, how storytelling changes depending on the medium, and what it’s like turning personal experiences into something people actually want to read — or laugh at. It’s thoughtful, funny, and the kind of conversation that slowly sneaks up on deeper topics without feeling forced.
If you like comedy with substance, writers who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable, and conversations that feel more like a late-night hang than an interview, this one’s worth your time.
📲 Follow Joel Dorian:
Main page: @joeliepolieravioli
Comedy: @j_dorian_comedy
Writing/Author page: @j_dorian_writes
📚 Find all of Joel’s links — including where to buy his books — here:👉 https://beacons.ai/j_dorian_writes
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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Blake Whitbeck & Will Johnson – Unverified EMTs and Springer-Level Chaos
In this episode, I sit down with fellow comedians Blake Whitbeck (@blakecomedy) and Will Johnson (@will_com3dy) for a conversation that starts in comedy and very quickly goes off the rails.
We talk about their very unconventional goals in stand-up, whether or not one of them is (or ever was?) an EMT, and somehow end up deep in the weeds on the inner workings of The Jerry Springer Show. From there, things only get wilder.
It’s the kind of episode where you’re not totally sure what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what should probably stay off the record — but that’s half the fun.
If you like comedy conversations that feel more like late-night hangouts than formal interviews, this one’s for you.
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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Craig Nesler – Two EMT's Walk Into A Comedy Club
In this episode, I sit down with comedian and fellow EMT Craig Nesler (@chefcraignesler) to talk about stand-up comedy, life in EMS, and the strange situations that somehow come with both.
We get into our different styles of humor, how comedy fits into first responder life, and a completely ridiculous bingo fight story that still makes no sense. It’s a mix of comedy shop talk and EMS storytelling, with plenty of laughs along the way.
This episode is a good reminder that humor is one of the best coping mechanisms — especially when your job involves chaos, stress, and way too many unbelievable stories.
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In this episode, Caleb White sits down with fellow comedian Mike Bernat (@mike_berns) for a laid-back, slightly unhinged conversation fueled by beer, pizza, and nonstop comedy talk. Things go off the rails pretty quickly — mostly because we keep getting interrupted by phone calls and absolutely refuse to pause the recording.
Topics include:🍕 Eating pizza on mic like professionals🍺 Drinking beer and pretending it’s “for the vibe”📞 Getting interrupted by phone calls mid-episode🎤 Talking comedy, writing jokes, and life on stage😂 Why chaos sometimes makes the best podcast episodes
It’s casual, messy, and exactly what happens when two comics hang out with microphones and no plan.
✨ Tune in for laughs, background noise, and the most accurate representation of how comedians actually talk when the cameras are off.
📲 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @whatsgoinonpodcast
📱 Follow Mike on social media:
Instagram: @mike_berns
TikTok: @mike_bernat
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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | 2025 Year-End Review
 
In this special year-end episode, Caleb White goes solo to look back on 2025, breaking down the goals, wins, lessons, and chaos that came with a year of stand-up comedy, show production, and launching What’s Goin’ On Podcast.
Topics include:🎤 Comedy goals for 2025 and how they actually played out🎟️ Producing live shows and what went right (and very wrong)🎙️ Starting What’s Goin’ On Podcast and building it from the ground up📈 Personal growth, setbacks, and lessons learned along the way🧠 What worked, what didn’t, and what’s changing going into the next year
It’s honest, reflective, and still plenty funny — a behind-the-scenes look at the grind of comedy, entrepreneurship, and trying to level up year after year.
✨ Whether you followed along all year or are just tuning in now, this episode gives real insight into the work behind the laughs.
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In this episode, Caleb White goes solo and answers questions submitted by Facebook followers — along with a few curveball questions crafted by ChatGPT. It’s a mix of comedy, real talk, and the kind of behind-the-scenes perspective you only get when the host is left alone with a microphone and no supervision.
Topics include:❓ Questions from Facebook listeners about comedy, EMS, and life💬 ChatGPT-generated questions that range from insightful to absolutely unhinged🎤 What it’s really like building a comedy career🧠 A look at how Caleb thinks… for better or worse
It’s fun, honest, chaotic, and surprisingly personal — a perfect episode for anyone who wants to know more about the guy behind the jokes, the podcast, and the adventures in EMS and comedy.
✨ Tune in for laughs, honesty, and probably at least one answer you didn’t see coming.
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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Brad Monkell – Music, Comedy & Wedding Emergencies
In this episode, Caleb White sits down with musician and comedian Brad Monkell (@brad_monkell) for a wildly entertaining conversation about blending music with stand-up, the deeper meaning of jazz, and the chaos that comes with performing at weddings — including a few medical emergencies along the way.
Topics include:🎵 Brad’s start in music and how it led him into the world of comedy🥁 The true meaning of jazz and why it hits different for musicians😂 Combining music and stand-up for a unique performance style💍 Medical emergencies at weddings — and why musicians sometimes end up as first responders
It’s insightful, hilarious, and full of stories you definitely don’t hear every day — especially the ones involving jazz solos and wedding guests hitting the floor for the wrong reasons.
✨ Tune in for great music talk, big laughs, and a look into life as a multi-talented performer.
📲 Follow the podcast on Instagram: @whatsgoinonpodcast
 
🎸 Check Out Brad’s Bands:
Bad Monk – @badmonkfunk
Ten Most Wanted – @tenmostwantedband
🔥 Give them a listen, follow their pages, and support local musicians who are out there doing everything from jazz sets to wedding rescues.
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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | J. Connolly – Comedy, Confrontation & Closure
In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian J. Connolly (@jconnolly_comedy) for a hilarious and surprisingly honest conversation about the chaos of stand-up, strange audience encounters, and the relationships that shaped us.
Topics include:🤦‍♂️ A weird confrontation with an audience member that almost derailed a show🎤 Getting better as a comedian and leveling up your stage presence💔 Past relationships and how they somehow always turn into material
It’s funny, real, and full of “there’s no way that actually happened” moments as two comics break down the good, the bad, and the awkward parts of growing both on stage and off.
✨ Tune in for laughs, lessons, and a healthy dose of emotional damage.
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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Duncan Harris – Growing up in Ohio, Karen at a Comedy Show, and Cloning Dogs. 
In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian Duncan Harris (@duncancomedyguy) for a hilarious and down-to-earth conversation about growing up in Ohio, moving to upstate New York, and all the weird stuff in between.
Topics include:🌽 Growing up in Ohio and how it shaped our sense of humor💪 Using steroids as kids (its legal I promise)🎤 Finding our footing in the upstate NY comedy scene
It’s equal parts nostalgic, ridiculous, and real — two comics swapping stories about childhood experiments, family chaos, and chasing laughs in a new place.
✨ Tune in for bad decisions, good comedy, and a few moments that definitely shouldn’t be medical advice.
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