Current State of Comedy

Episode 60 of the COMEDY SIMP PODCAST 🎙️😂🔥, hosted solo by comedian Stephen Michael James from Simp Studios in Granite Falls, WA 🌲🎤, is a must-listen full of honest talk, humor, and realness. ✨🤪💯
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Stephen kicks things off by sharing how he's feeling under the weather 🤧🤒🤢 with seasonal allergies 🌸🤧🌼—you’ll definitely relate! Then he reflects on the bittersweet end of Shanghai Room Comedy 🎭💔—a beloved weekend open mic in Seattle’s Greenwood area that ran for 4 solid years 🗓️🎉. He shares his experiences, funny moments, and the emotions of the final Friday show 🥲🎤✨.
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Next, Stephen breaks down the 4 levels of comedians:
🔹 Level 1—Open Mic 🎤
🔹 Level 2—Host/Feature 🎙️
🔹 Level 3—Feature/Headliner 🌟🎤
🔹 Level 4—Success 🚀🏆🔥
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He also discusses the controversy surrounding the Riyadh Comedy Festival 🎤🌍🤔, whether he’d take the money 💰💸💵 if faced with that decision, and reminisces about a 2009 hidden gem, *The Box* starring Cameron Diaz 🎬😎—a movie nobody talks about but should!
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Stephen dives deep into the age-old debate: can you separate art from the artist? 🎨🤔🤷‍♂️ He gets real about burnout 🔥💤, feeling like a “punk” comedian 🎸🤘 in a room full of “indie” comics 🎤🎧, and his desire to pursue other projects ✍️📚 and write new material ✨📝 instead of just showing up at open mics without purpose.
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This solo episode is packed with ranting, raving, vulnerability, and honest opinions 🎙️🔥🤯. Stephen wears his heart on his sleeve — hilarious, raw, and relatable as hell. Don't miss out! 🚨🔥
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