Good Things Are Happening (Greg Baldwin, Dustin Ybarra)

Nick Guerra is definitely a comedian that will catch you off guard BUT in a good way. His comedy has been described by his fans as a hilarious soul cleansing experience. A stand up comedian that wants people to not only enjoy his show but leave enjoying life in general. Nick has been featured on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, has a Dry Bar comedy special “Enjoy Life” and an HBO half hour comedy special “Love Me At My Worst”. He made his TV debut on the Comedy Central show “Stand Up Revolution with Gabriel Iglesias” and was a fan favorite on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

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Nancy Linehan Charles sits down with Greg and Dustin to talk about crying, dying, smoking, and yelling. She also gives all of us great life advice.

Nancy Linehan Charles has been a professional actor for more than 40 years. She has appeared in plays from off-Broadway to regional to summer stock. Her favorite roles on the stage include the lead in The Visit, for which she won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and her featured performance in Toys in the Attic, for which she won both the Ovation Award and the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award. Her film work includes playing Ben Affleck’s mother in The Way Back; Max Von Sydow’s wife in Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report; Ned Beatty’s wife in Mike Nichols’ Charlie Wilson’s War; and appearances in Testify and Rob Zombie’s Lords of Salem. She has shot close to 100 guest-starring roles on TV, including Shameless, Bosch, NCIS: Los Angeles, Criminal Minds, Grimm, Better Things, The West Wing and ER, to name a few, plus a recurring role on the CBS hit Young Sheldon. Charles is also the artistic director of a flash mob Shakespeare company called Salty Shakespeare. Her company flashes bits of the Bard in crowded elevators, or in the coffee line at Starbucks, or anywhere that seems inappropriate. In 2014, the Los Angeles Times called Salty Shakespeare “the best flash mob Shakespeare company in L.A.”—not mentioning that it’s the ONLY flash mob Shakespeare company in L.A. Salty Shakespeare lives up to its motto of “Erupting, Interrupting, Disturbing the Peace.” Charles holds a Master’s degree in theatre, was a marathon runner and is the mother of two fine young men: Charlie Linehan, a lawyer in the field of Cyber Investigation, and Will Rothhaar, a working actor. 

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Tom Wells, as a 16 year old teenager, experienced an event few others get to have and be able to share about, a near death experience or NDE.  Over the next 48 years his NDE, consciously and sub-consciously, has influenced his life.  Upon reflection Tom recalls the pressures to doubt and deny his near death experience. Later, his self-awareness and spiritual work reintroduced him to his experience, which brought him to an acceptance that has enabled him to embrace his NDE story.  Tom's NDE is part of the foundation of a new way of living in which he has absolute confidence that he is going to be OK regardless of what happens.  Today, Tom shares his NDE story as a message of hope, peace, and serenity for today, tomorrow, and beyond.

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Hayden Kristal is a Colorado-based former zookeeper who gave up a lucrative career in salamanders to pursue comedy and public speaking. Speaking on the topics of diversity and intersectionality, Hayden has spoken for colleges and organizations across the country, including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, the Connecticut Supreme Court, and TEDx. For an overview of Hayden’s most popular workshops and keynotes please visit Campus Pride

Comedically, Hayden was a semifinalist for Stand Up NBC, a finalist for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee’s Comedy Writing Mentorship, and has opened and featured for Maria Bamford.

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Luke Null began performing comedy the moment he picked up a guitar in Chicago. During his stay in the Windy City, he developed his signature musical comedy style, blending witty humor with catchy earworms. This unique approach garnered the attention of Lorne Michaels and earned him the chance to perform as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. After a year in New York as a featured player on SNL, Luke moved to LA and is now a regular at the Hollywood Improv. He performs standup comedy at clubs and colleges across the country. 

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Lauren Osborne is an award-winning actor (theater, TV, and film) and writer (creative nonfiction short stories, plays, and screenplays.)  Growing up in Georgia, she always had a special affinity for acting, writing, rescuing animals, spirituality, nature, and reading.  As an adult in NYC, addiction and then subsequent long-term recovery eventually led her back to all of those great loves, and now she uses them in her career and to help others in the ways she can through animal rescue work, meditation instruction, mediumship, and creative storytelling. Now based in LA, Lauren splits her time between California and NYC.

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Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience and dives into personal stories of sobriety, his depressed dog, and drug dealer Dad. Strange, hilarious, and often unpredictable, Justin travels the country performing at theaters in Seattle, bar basements in North Dakota, and every place in between. Justin has been featured on the Joe Rogan Podcast, SIRIUS/XM, the Burbank Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Comedy Festival, "Fresh Faces" at the Laugh Factory, and has been voted one of the Top Funniest Comics in Texas by the Improv multiple times. His debut comedy album, 'DANGERLESS', released worldwide 3/2/18 and debuted at Number one on iTunes. His full comedy special "Cheap Date" can be seen on Youtube.

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Martin Mandela Morrow is originally from Birmingham, AL where he started doing stand-up, improv, and belonged to an award-winning sketch/stand-up hybrid “Tubbi and Martin” with his childhood friend Joshua “Tubbi” Mays. The Auburn University grad has performed in clubs, colleges, and festivals all over the world including Toronto, Shanghai, and Cape Town, and has worked with some of the top names in comedy including Tim Allen, Eric Andre, Neal Brennan, Bobby Cannavale, Gabriel Iglesias, Jamie Kennedy, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Tig Notaro, Amy Schumer, and Katt Williams.

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Adam Ferrara is an Actor, Comedian who Entertainment Weekly dubbed “Hilarious,” and co-hosted the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, for six seasons. He starred in the AOL series “In the Drivers Seat with Adam Ferrara,” sponsored by Jaguar and Range Rover and was an online host for “The Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction.”

Growing up on Long, Island Ferrara got his love for muscle cars from his father who could fix anything while Adam’s only job would be holding the light. 

His podcast, The Adam Ferrara Podcast is a breakout hit and considered a “must listen” by Hidden Remote. His new comedy album Now Available, It’s Scary in Here, debuted number one on iTunes, while his album Unconditional, was Interrobang’s People’s Choice of Album of the Year.
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Dustin and Greg are out of town making people laugh, and whenever that happens, this producer gets to work hard putting together a compilation episode of some of our favorite moments on Good Things Are Happening. This one covers career journeys, career advice, stories of serendipity and my favorite, the best heckle ever. Enjoy! 
- Cecilie

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Jim Hecht is a writer and producer, known for Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), Robots (2005) and the Ice Age movies. His current project is The Big Cigar, a teleplay that follows The Black Panther Party's founder Huey P. Newton's life. He escaped to Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder with the help of Bert Schneider, the Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider, as well as a few other celebrity radicals. (Streaming now.)

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This week, Greg and Dustin welcome the very funny, extraordinarily creative Frankie Quiñones.

Frankie is a comedian, actor, and creator of the viral CHOLOFIT exercise routines. He stars as Luis in HULU’s critically claimed THIS FOOL, for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a New Scripted Series by the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Frankie also recurs on FX’s WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS and the animated series FIRED ON MARS and VICTOR & VALENTINO, both for HBO MAX. Other acting credits include MR MAYOR, FELIZ NAVIDAD, THE DRESS UP GANG, and the upcoming WALKING DEAD: THE ONES WHO LIVE spin off, to name a few.

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Greg and Dustin welcome fellow comedian Mark Brazill to the show.
 
Mark is most well known as being the co-creator of the FOX situation comedy "That '70s Show". As well as That 70's Show, he has been credited for That 80's Show and That 90's Show. He also wrote for and produced 3rd Rock from the Sun, wrote for In Living Color, and co-created and wrote many episodes of Mr. Rhodes, along with several other writing and producing credits.

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Whoa! We didn't see this coming! Dustin uncovers some mysterious information about his father and missing extended family. It's the script for a telenovella in the making.

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A minisode for Mother's Day. Dustin and Greg are hanging out on the couch talking about things that people don't know about them, their childhoods, and their mothers. 

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The continuing saga of Dustin's family mystery...Dustin connects with his uncle and keeps digging into his missing extended family. Telenovela? Helz yes!

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Kevin Kraft is an actor and director, known for The Second Coming of John Cooper, The Howard Stern Show and The Howard Stern Channels on SiriusXM in NYC, and The Burn with Jeff Ross. Most recently, Kevin has been the senior producer for The Jason Ellis Show on SiriusXM in Los Angeles. He has been writing screenplays on the side for years, many of which have done well and even won in film festivals and screenplay competitions.

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Jay Mohr is extremely passionate about the craft of comedy and with that, his primary purpose has always been to make audiences laugh. He's performed for 30+ years in front of sold-out crowds all around the world. Jay's comedy style is bold, hilarious, and fiercely on-point. More than just a comedian, he's also an accomplished actor, with a range of performances that showcase his versatility and talent. From drama to comedy, Jay brings his unique perspective and energy to each & every role he plays. Whether you're a fan of Jay Mohr's stand-up comedy or his work in film and television, there's no denying his impact on the entertainment industry. With his infectious personality and boundless energy, Jay Mohr is & will remain a force to be reckoned with.
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Floating down a river, peeing in a bottle, and getting therapy from a psychologist who only works with comedians...that's what's going on this week with guest Dustin Chafin.

Born in a doublewide trailer in Kilgore, Texas; son of a used-car salesman and a beautiful and wild hippy child; grandson of Choctaw Native Americans: Dustin Chafin is both Cowboy and Indian.

Dustin set foot in the boxing ring at the young age of five. Full of fight and fury, he quickly won golden gloves. As a young man, Dustin's path took a turn towards the spiritual, and led him to the mountains of Chile where he worked as a missionary for many years. After developing a love and deep appreciation for people and their experiences, Dustin followed his calling from the Chilean forests to the tall buildings and crazy streets of New York City. There he found his true passion, culminating his experience of peoples and their voices and the fight of the ring: stand-up.

Since Chafin first grasped the microphone, he has been very busy. He has been featured in the New York Underground Comedy Festival Hosted The Bill Hicks Tribute show at the Laugh Factory. Dustin has also been featured in the Chicago and Las Vegas comedy festivals where he won "Best of Fest". He headlines regularly at premiere New York City venues such as Caroline's on Broadway, Comic Strip Live, Broadway Comedy Club , Dangerfields and Standup NY. He is the creator of "Uncensored Comedy," a critically acclaimed show that runs weekends in New York City and a nationwide tour and is now the staple of the award wining Greenwich Village Comedy Club. Chafin has toured with the USO to perform in Korea, Japan, Africa and Iraq. He has been a staff writer for the Sci-Fi Channel, and contributing writer for many television shows. Dustin is a regular on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio - he has been featured on Jim Breuer Unleashed, Court TV Radio, Blue Collar Radio, Howard Stern radio, Howard Demand, Insight Channel and Raw Dog . He was also featured on ABC's special coverage of the New York Comedy Festival. Dustin brought down the house on Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood. Dustin has also been a writer, producer for United Stations Radio and Iheart radio. He was featured in an episode of Crashing an HBO new series created by Judd Apatow.

He's released a new album on Comedy Records "Stop Telling People That" that's now available everywhere. His new podcast is called "I'll Leave You With This with Dustin Chafin" Look for it on Podbean and iTunes.
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Kirk Baltz is a film, theater and television actor who has worked with such noted film directors as Chantal Akerman, Warren Beatty, Oliver Stone, John Woo, Kevin Costner, Quentin Tarantino, Taylor Hackford and Deniz Gamez Erguven to name a few. 

Kirk has appeared in such noted films as Reservoir Dogs, Bulworth, Natural Born Killers, Face/Off, and Dances With Wolves. In recent years, he's appeared in Taylor Hackford’s Parker, Deniz Erguven’s Kings, and the critically acclaimed short films The Armoire by Evan Cooper, and Demon by Caleb Slain. His TV appearances include Snowfall, NCIS:Los Angeles, 24, The Fugitive, Will & Grace, The Shield, Without A Trace, and NYPD Blue.

 Kirk teaches acting classes in-person and virtually, and regularly leads acting workshops in major cities throughout the U.S. and abroad.

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Lindsey Glass is on the pod this week talking about her book, her recovery and her past relationship with Greg. 

(Editor's note: when Greg told me that his ex-girlfriend was a guest on Good Things, I was like, "Whoa, dude are you sure that's a good idea?" Turns out that yes, it was a good idea, but they talked forever, so I had to cut a lot out. Find the uncut episode with no ads on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodthingsarehappeningpodcast/)

Lindsey Glass grew up in New York City and received her B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and her M.A. from New York University. She is an author, screenwriter, and cofounder of Reach Out Recovery where her articles about relationships and recovery reach millions of readers worldwide. Lindsey has written screenplays, TV shows, and co-produced award-winning documentaries, including The Secret World of Recovery and The Silent Majority, which premiered on PBS in 2014. Lindsey has worked in publishing and communications and served as a recovery advocate for twenty years from testifying in Congress to teaching her 2019 self-help book, 100 Tips for Growing Up, to recovery and gang reentry programs. Lindsey is a frequent featured speaker, a proud member of Rotary International, and a practicing Buddhist. She lives in Los Angeles.

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With nearly 90,000 followers on Instagram, over 100 million original comedy video views and multiple featured content platforms such as Huffington Post, LAD Bible, PopSugar, BuzzFeed, Yahoo, Fox News and being invited as a guest on the Today Show, Whitney Allen Cicero, also known as The New Stepford, is a comedic genius like none other. Hailed as a social media consultant, digital content creator, mentor for women influencers across the globe, writer, and viral video creator extraordinaire, whose social campaigns have been turned into national TV campaigns, it’s no wonder Whitney has been chosen as a guest on multiple national podcasts and has earned the coveted “Voices of the Year Winner of Best Video” award by BlogHer and Best New Female Comic at The Comedy Chateau. When she’s not drawing every last drop of laughter from across the nation, Whitney is navigating motherhood of two teens, wifehood and an incontinent rescue dog. You can find her at @TheNewStepford

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Gadiel Del Orbe is kicking back with Greg and Dustin this week, talking about his roots and teaching Dustin how to say his name correctly.

Gadiel Del Orbe, the "Comedic Conquistador," hails from the vibrant Dominican Republic and lights up New York City's comedy scene with his infectious humor. Blending tales of his Dominican roots with the hustle of New York life, Gadiel has become a social media sensation, captivating audiences with his unique blend of cultural commentary and everyday hilarity. Whether he's on stage, behind the camera, or potentially on the big screen, Gadiel's storytelling and charismatic wit mark him as a rising star in the comedy world, reminding us all that laughter is a universal language. 

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Fielding Edlow is a stand-up comedian, writer, and creator/star of award-winning digital series Bitter Homes and Gardens. She has performed stand-up at Edinburgh, Leicester, Boston Comedy Festival and hosted her sold-out cult show Eat Pray Fuck for 6 years at the Hollywood Improv. She voiced the “Roxie” on Bojack Horseman including a slew of other characters (but was politely asked not to do “accents”) Her first solo show, Coke-Free J.A.P. had two sold-out runs in LA before being developed as a half-hour pilot at Showtime. Her plays have been produced/workshopped with Naked Angels, New York Stage & Film, Comedy Central Stage, IAMA, and Circle X Theatre. She’s currently on a very haphazard international tour for her latest solo show Gaslighting is My Love Language.

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Matt Pinfield visits the studio to gab with Dustin and Greg about his life stories, the gift of sobriety, and of course, music.

Matt Pinfield is a well-respected TV and radio host and music historian – and celebrates 36 years in professional radio and 28 years on television. He was the host of numerous MTV programs including the influential alternative show 120 Minutes. He has hosted shows and appeared on many networks and channels including MTV, VH1, MTV2, VH1 Classic, MTV Classic, HDNet, Much Music, USA, AXSTV, Nickelodeon, IFC, FX, Fox, CNN, CNN International, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, and ABC. Matt also authored the ultimate music fan’s memoir, "All These Things That I've Done; My Insane, Improbable Rock Life", a chronicle of the songs and artists that inspired his career alongside some of the all-time greats, from The Beatles to KISS to U2 to The Killers. Learn more on his website https://mattpinfieldmusic.com/.

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George K. Burns is a comedian, writer, and actor, who has appeared on E! Entertainment, FuboTV and TV One sitcom “Born Again Virgin”. He recently co-created,  co-wrote, and executive-produced a scripted comedy series for Audible titled Yes We Cannabis. 

Born and raised in Tallahassee, FL, George once had dreams of playing professional basketball in the NBA. However, he decided the world wasn't ready for his talents and chose instead to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Inspired by friends and family who encouraged him to pursue stand-up, he quickly discovered a love for the stage. George is the hilarious, straight shooter you can bring to any dinner party. His unique perspective on personal life experiences, race, and society leaves audiences in hysterics, more open-minded, and with a new comedic best friend. 

George is represented by Innovative Artists and Wonder Street Management. You can also find him on Twitter and Instagram @georgekburns. Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and have some laughs with the guys on Good Things Are Happening.

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Zoe Friedman shines in the studio with Greg and Dustin this week, talking about her parents and her passion for comedy and helping comics with her organization, Comedy Gives Back. Comedy Gives Back is the safety net for the comedy community by providing financial crisis relief, mental health and chemical dependency treatment sponsorship, and continued community support.

Zoe’s keen knowledge of the comedy world has its roots in her childhood, where she grew up at the world-famous comedy club, The Improvisation. Zoe landed her first job at Late Show with David Letterman where her ability to find and develop strong comedic voices evolved. During her 9 years at Worldwide Pants, she introduced David Letterman, and the world, to talents such as Louis CK, Jim Gaffigan, Mitch Hedberg and Eddie Izzard. Worldwide Pants moved her to Los Angeles to help guide the launch of The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. Due to her strong comedic instincts, Zoe was brought into Comedy Central’s development department where she fulfilled her desire to broaden her scope and to work with comedians on more than 5 minutes of material. During her successful 10 years at Comedy Central, she helped create and oversee stand-out programming such as Drawn Together, Lil Bush, Dog Bites Man, Crossballs, Comedians of Comedy, and Important Things with Demetri Martin. In 2013, she executive produced a documentary The Improv: 50 Years Behind The Brick Wall which premiered on EPIX and is currently available on Netflix. Currently, she is heading up comedy development for Blue Ribbon Content, a newly formed digital division of Warner Brothers Television.

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Aiden Bloch is an up-and-coming 17-year-old stand-up comedian. He has worked with Jeff Dye, Pablo Francisco, Dustin Ybarra, Jay Mohr, Sam Tripoli, and more. He is a comedy contest winner and is known for Cool Beans Comedy.

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Award Winning HBO Actor Newton Mayenge is best known for his role as NBA Legend Jim Chones on the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The youngest of four children; Mayenge's parents are of African descent from the Democratic Republic of Congo (Formerly Zaire).  With a passion for basketball, he played all through his younger years and received scholarships and played in college. After graduating from the University of North Carolina with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and African-American Studies, he played professional basketball in Germany. 

After a car crash ended his dreams of playing in the NBA, he turned to his next love, performing. Since then, he has been seen on fashion show runways in Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Palm Springs. He has also been on book covers and in various films. 

Newton is also the Host of The League Talk Show produced by his wife Actress Whitney Bowers. In the winter of 2024 Newton is slated to star in the new Cannes-France film The Other Side of Fame and he has many other projects in the works.

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Tim Duffy is a Meditation Expert and is in the studio with Greg and Dustin this week teaching al of us how to decrease stress, anxiety & insomnia while increasing focus, creativity & confidence.

Tim Duffy is a Peak Performance and Productivity Specialist who combines 15 years of teaching meditation with 20 years in the C-Suite to help executives, employees & organizations thrive. His style playfully modernizes the ancient teachings of mindfulness and adapts them to modern professionals. His clients become happier, healthier people who thrive in their careers and in life. He is a DEI-trained and Mindfulness-Certified, a two-time Emmy Winner for his Food Shows and, most importantly, he is a Dad of 3.

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Willie Macc, a breakout from the hit BET show 'College Hill: Virgin Island,' has transitioned seamlessly from reality TV stardom to an accomplished Hollywood actor and comedian. With over 100 million views on his stand-up and comedy videos across various social media platforms, Willie's humor resonates globally. He's graced screens in over 50 national commercials for brands like Kia, Verizon, Credit Karma, Progressive, Snapple, and more.

Beyond commercials, Willie Macc has made notable appearances on shows like CSI, Hulu's 'Casual,' ABC's 'The Goldbergs,' and starred in 'Meet the Spartans' alongside Kevin Sorbo, Carmen Electra, and Tiffany Haddish and this year on National Lampoon TV streaming service. He's taken his comedic talent worldwide, entertaining the US Military abroad and headlining stand-up shows internationally in Japan and South Korea.

As a Don't Tell Comedy Favorite Willie Macc's stand-up has garnered immense attention, featuring on TruTV's LaffMobb LaffTracks, Revolt TV Funny AF, and is Best of Fest 2024 at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival. Alongside his thriving comedy career, catch Willie Macc and co-host Danny Plom on their podcast 'Afronoodles,' available on TikTok and Instagram.

Willie Macc cites Bernie Mac, Dave Chapelle, Jerry Seinfeld, and Eddie Murphy as his role models. He spells his name with two c's, so it would not be confused with Bernie Mac. But like Bernie Mac, Willie Macc aspires to one day have his own TV show. You can Catch Willie Macc frequently performing in Hollywood at The Laugh Factory, The Improv, and The Comedy Store. 

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