Comedy Wham

Valerie Lopez

Booking Overview

This is a local comedy-scene interview show focused on the people, performances, festivals, and career paths shaping Austin comedy, typically featuring comedians, improv and sketch performers, and comedy-event organizers. PR agencies could credibly pitch Austin-based or Austin-connected comedians, comedy festival producers, touring performers, authors, and other active comedy professionals; booking difficulty is low because the show prioritizes relevant emerging and established local voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 523 subscribers

Instagram: 2.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

comedywham@gmail.com

comedywham@comedywham.com

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Host

Valerie Lopez - Host and interviewer covering the people and events that make up Austin's comedy scene.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Active comedians, improv or sketch performers, comedy writers, touring performers, or organizers and producers with a direct connection to Austin's comedy scene.

Required Achievements:

Regular performances at Austin comedy clubs and theaters, Participation in comedy festivals, sketch shows, or improv troupes, Touring or opening for established comedians, Producing or organizing local comedy events, Published books or other notable creative work

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Evans - His Path From Native Austinite And Horse Veterinarian To Stand-up Comedian, Writing A Memoir, And Securing A Book Deal.

Wallis Brown - Her One-person Comedy Show, Sketch And Improv Work, Songwriting, And Building A Performance Career Across Austin Comedy Troupes.

Ashley Ellis - The Festival's Expansion, Lineup, Headliners, Operations, And Opportunities For Attendees And Performers.

Rebecca East - The Festival's Expansion, Lineup, Headliners, Operations, And Opportunities For Attendees And Performers.

Joey Smith - His Path Into Comedy, Balancing Corporate Work With Touring, Developing Material, And Performing In The Austin Comedy Scene.

Recent Topics

Austin Comedy, Stand Up, Improv, Sketch Comedy, Comedians

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Comedy Wham

Valerie Nies

October 11, 2026

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #399 Valerie Nies talks with Valerie Lopez about Trading chilly Bismarck for Austin, bombing at early open mics, and finally taking a comedy class Teaching hundreds of comics to write jokes and launching Smile More, her all-women showcase Building her own pandemic MFA and publishing the poetry collection Snacks for the Love Hungry Half Empty, Half Full, her monthly literary comedy show pairing comedians, writers, optimists, and pessimists R...

Kandyce August

October 04, 2026

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #398 Kandyce August talks with Valerie about: Starting stand-up at 36 after a comedy class Hitting nearly 40 comedy festivals while racing to check off all 50 states Her Kill Tony weight loss challenge and the Moody Center New Year's Eve prize on the line Hosting for Nicole Byer, Usama Siddiquee, all while inspiring future moms with her pregnancy bits Follow Kandyce TikTok - @just_kandyce YouTube - Youtube.com/@Kandyce1978 Instagram - @...

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia

September 27, 2026

Read the article at comedywham.com Episode #397 Carlo Lorenzo Garcia talks with Valerie about: Turning TV paychecks into Under Covers, a silly web series pitched as Brooklyn Nine-Nine meets Cheaters Flipping Perfect Strangers into Strange, But Perfect, his award-winning Hill Country film starring Ed Begley Jr. and Beth Grant (and Austinites Garrett Rojas and Irielle Wesley) Weaving his late father's voicemails into a screenplay, and why you should write down loved ones' stories Direct...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for

Comedy Wham

How do I get in touch with Comedy Wham?

Comedy Wham is hosted by Valerie Lopez. Its publicly listed emails are comedywham@gmail.com and comedywham@comedywham.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Comedy Wham?

The publicly listed emails for Comedy Wham: comedywham@gmail.com and comedywham@comedywham.com.

How many listeners does Comedy Wham have?

Podseeker estimates Comedy Wham reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Comedy Wham?

Comedy Wham typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Active comedians, improv or sketch performers, comedy writers, touring performers, or organizers and producers with a direct connection to Austin's comedy scene. Common among recent guests: Regular performances at Austin comedy clubs and theaters; Participation in comedy festivals, sketch shows, or improv troupes; Touring or opening for established comedians. Recent guests include Matt Evans, Wallis Brown, and Ashley Ellis.

How hard is it to get booked on Comedy Wham?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Comedy Wham cover?

Recent episodes cover Austin Comedy, Stand Up, Improv, Sketch Comedy, and Comedians. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

comedywham@gmail.com

comedywham@comedywham.com

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