Bad Influence w/ Narin Vann

Are you ready for Episode 65 of the COMEDY SIMP PODCAST? Join host Stephen Michael James 🎤🤪 as he sits down with one of the most prolific comics in the Pacific Northwest 🌲✨, Narin Vann! This hour-long, rapid-fire episode is packed with laughs, stories, and genuine conversations about life, comedy, and more! 😂🔥
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The episode kicks off with a blueberry sour ale 🍺🫐, as the guys talk about Narin’s hilarious stand-up set at El Cid in Everett 🎙️, produced by local comic JR Berard. They jump into Narin’s podcast ROASTBUSTERS 🔥🎤, which he hosts with fellow PNW headliner Greg Beachler, sharing insights about roasting, comedy scenes, and how mushrooms keep it fun.
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They reminisce about 90s pro wrestling 🤼‍♂️, Nu Metal 🎸, and joke about the Vince McMahon controversy 😅—all while discovering how both Narin and Stephen, both Virgos ♍️, tend to get along well (except for McMahon’s antics 😉).
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Narin shares how he started comedy on a dare 🎲 at a Battle of the Bands 🎤, how he went viral 📱 with a sketch, and some big milestones in his career 🏆. He talks about his passion for supporting the local scene 🌱, helping open micers 🙌, and producing shows to give new comics a platform 🎟️.
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They discuss travel adventures ✈️ in Thailand 🇹🇭, his desire to return to Japan 🇯🇵, and how Laos 🇱🇦 surprisingly has no comedy scene at all. Narin shares a funny Chad Daniels story 😆 and discusses tailoring jokes for different audiences 🎭, including strategies for corporate gigs 💼.
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Stephen asks about Narin’s unexpected side gig as a wedding officiant 💍😂, showing hilarious photos 📸 and stories about dealing with bridezillas 👰😅. The episode concludes with talk about Roastamania 🔥—the roast battle show at Tacoma Comedy Club 🎤—and tips for getting on the show 🎟️.
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Finally, they touch on the differences between TikTok comics 📱🎙️ and stand-up comedians 🎭, emphasizing that selling tickets 🎟️💰 is the key to success in comedy.
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🎉 Roastamania — Tacoma Comedy Club
🗓️ 11/30/2025 at 7pm
🔗 https://www.tacomacomedyclub.com/shows/319265
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