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Join comedian Alvin Williams as he explores the often quirky passions that make our lives unique from members of all walks of the entertainment industry along with his family and friends! With special guests and uncensored conversations that promise to go off course into the deep end of bizarre, Williams helps us all try to gain more understanding on why people love what they love, and perhaps make the world a little brighter in the process!
Episodes
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
"The Old You is Dead!" Episode 21: Heather Turman
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Heather Turman is an award winning screenwriter, movie producer, comedian, and host of the new podcast "Indie Women".
I had the pleasure of meeting Heather early in our comedy careers, and we performed together on the road for years before our paths took us on different journeys over the last decade. We finally reconnected again for the first time in 2 years for this podcast.
In this episode, Heather and I discuss those turning points in our personal lives, and the importance of allowing entertainers to evolve into who they truly are.
Runtime 83 mins
Sunday May 23, 2021
"Hey Bring Me Some Candy!" Episode 20: Thomas Nichols
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
Thomas Nichols is a hilarious comedian, actor, author of the irreverent comic book series "Just Us Cops", and devoted fiance!
In this episode, Thomas and I have a philosophical conversation about life, comedy, and the pursuit of great candy!
Runtime 86min
Saturday May 15, 2021
"Freed And Vaccined" Episode 19: Phillip Kopczynski
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
Phillip Kopczynski is one of the funniest people I've had the pleasure of working with in comedy. He recently filmed his debut Dry Bar Comedy Special called Full Grown Man and hosts a weekly Podcast called Dangerous Loner, where he gives his personal take on anything and everything that comes to mind! Currently he's on the road performing nonstop on his brand new Freed And Vaccined Tour, and took some time out to catch up with me to chat about the "New Normal" that is the present comedy industry.
Runtime 101 mins
Friday Apr 30, 2021
"Don't Forget Who The F**k You Are" Episode 17: Sean Carson
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Sean Carson is a multi-talented entertainer who has taken his talent from Terrell, TX all the way to Los Angeles where he now calls home. An honest singer/songwriter in a world of pretenders, and a man who thinks differently than most. I've called him a friend for a decade and he's always been someone I can gain a different perspective from in the entertainment industry. In this episode we discuss the difficulties of maintaining the quality of our crafts over the last year in such a challenging environment.
Runtime 76min
Friday Apr 23, 2021
"Let The Story Tell Itself" Episode 16: Ron Torres
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Ron Torres is a gifted filmmaker and improv comedian. His film and performance journey has taken him coast to coast from Hollywood to Atlanta, and back again. During that time he has turned every lesson into art, and we are all better for it.
Ron and I met one another at the very beginning of our professional journeys in 2007, and in this episode, we reflect on what we both have found to be the most valuable lessons of all, 14 years later.
Runtime 90mins
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
"Magic AND Comedy?! Holy McNuggets!" Episode 15: Jessica Jane
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Jessica Jane was born into a family of magicians. Some would say she was already destined to become a magician herself, but she has relentlessly worked on her craft as if nothing in her life has ever been promised. Her work ethic and magnetic personality have led her to the high seas where she performs all around the world on cruise ships, providing an unforgettably fresh perspective to the timeless art of magic.
She's a history buff, a self-proclaimed nerd, and simply one of the best people you could ever strike up a conversation with, which is what I did years ago, and haven't stopped since!
In this episode, Jessica and I talk about her wildly entertaining childhood, stories from our times on ships together, and reveal our fail-proof plan for an alternative vacation expedition vehicle to cruise ships while we wait for the industry to return!
Runtime 87mins
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
"Photographers Should Wear Pajamas" Episode 14: Sapna Odlin
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Sapna Odlin is a creator. She is an accomplished photographer and website designer by trade, and has an eye for the unique. So much so that she holds the distinction of having her work shared on Instagram by Kate Middleton of The Royal Family. Above all that, she's an amazing friend.
In this episode, Sapna has a sit-down with me from her home in Reading, UK to talk about how the pandemic affected our countries differently, along with what our future plans are when international travel returns in full.
Runtime 79mins
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
"They Shoulda Never Gave You Passports!" Episode 13: Louis Johnson
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Louis Johnson has done it all in comedy. He has performed on Showtime, Comedy Central, BET, A&E, and has over 20 years of USO Comedy Tours under his belt. He is now the host of the podcast "A Good Green Room" and just finished wrapping up taping for his new Dry Bar Comedy special when he sat down with me to share some funny stories from his career.
He has been a great mentor and friend to me over the last decade and I was finally able to get a chance to sit down with him and hit record on some classic stories from when we were on the road and at sea performing together! Warning, there's a lot of laughter in this episode!
Runtime 80min
Friday Mar 26, 2021
"So...You Want A Shot?" Episode 12: Monica Nevi
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Monica Nevi is one of my favorite comedians and best friends. During the peak of the pandemic, Monica remained more active than most, having both her debut live stand-up comedy album "Mostly Finger Guns" and her guided meditation comedy album "Chill" both reach #1 on the iTunes Comedy Album charts!
In this episode, Monica and I discuss her return to performing on the road after the pandemic, along with her current and future comedy projects!
Runtime 86mins
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
"The Things People Do For Free Champagne" Episode 11: Chris Pendleton
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Chris Pendleton is one of the most talented and unique comedy performers you'll have an opportunity to see on the high seas. Her cruise ship career has spanned over 20 years and I've had the opportunity to learn the ropes from her both onstage and off when I first began my cruise ship comedy career.
In this episode, Chris and I remember some fun moments from our times together at sea, and share our ideas on what the future of the comedy industry will look like when the cruises re-open.
Runtime 69min