Random Thoughts (Robert Omoto)
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| 22 Oct 2019 | #137 - Al Shuman - Fake Stuttering and Verbal Insults | 01:25:23 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Al Shuman to talk about co-hosting the Verbal Insults Live roast battle show, his college years being a DJ, and they exchange ridiculous high school prank stories. | |||
| 26 Jul 2019 | #131 - Going Up Anywhere | 00:40:21 | |
Robert Omoto gives a recent recap of his comedy shows including a restaurant with drunk people in the front row, a dive bar in the middle of nowhere, an art critique show where he roasted thrift store art, and advancing to the StandUp NBC semi-finals. | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | #219 - Alyssa Cowan - Consoled by a Stranger on a Plane | 02:16:16 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Alyssa Cowan to talk about growing up in Reno, visiting the Phillipines, moving to DC then Baltimore, giving her mom a tour she hated, her paranoid of people stealing her luggage, getting woken up by a stranger consoling her on a plane, and moving back to the west coast. Follow us at: Instagram: @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast @alyssapants Twitter: @alyssapants @bobbyomoto | |||
| 21 Feb 2018 | #81 The Age of Consent | 00:43:08 | |
Robert Omoto plays a clip from Jim Norton and Patrice O'Neal talking about life cringing moments, plays a clip from a new joke about the age of consent, and talks about horrible things he used to do as a kid. | |||
| 16 Sep 2016 | #48 - Bang, Bang, Bang!!!! You're dead... | 00:27:15 | |
Robert Omoto discusses his recent loss in the finals at the second roast battle, his recent trip to do four shows in Arizona, and audio of a heckler getting handled is played. | |||
| 19 Feb 2019 | #114 - Mike Betancourt - Neighborhood Watch | 01:40:01 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Mike Betancourt to talk about being paranoid to know his neighbors, watching his dad speak and command a room at at a very young age, being a road comic, acting, and mixing family with comedy. See more of us at: http://www.mikebetancourt.com/ Follow us at: Twitter: @MikeBComedy @bobbyomoto Instagram: @MikeBComedy @bobbyomoto Facebook: | |||
| 03 Nov 2020 | #182- Ricky Glore - Are You Not Entertained? | 01:28:13 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ricky Glore (Dry Bar Comedy, Bob and Tom Show, IFC #ExplainAMoviePlotBadly) from Cincinnati, Ohio to talk about headlining a charity show that went terribly wrong, bad road eating habits, the election, fatherhood, touring the west coast, starting out in comedy, working at a comedy club, recording his special for Dry Bar Comedy, and everything in between. Clip from Dry Bar Comedy Special "Dad Bod": Spitting Image Comedy Album http://circustrapeze.com/rickyglore Follow us at: TikTok: @rickyglore Instagram: @rickyglore @bobbyomoto Twitter: @rickyglore @bobbyomoto | |||
| 09 Oct 2015 | #31 - Baby with a Box Cutter | 01:11:35 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Grant Houlton to talk about jokes that went too far, comedy, and why he's thinks everything in the world is terrible. | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | #160 - Diego Curiel - Projecting Behaviors | 01:15:36 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Diego Curiel to talk about recording for "Laughs After Dark 2" on Amazon Prime, seeing ghosts after a show in a haunted hotel, and a ridiculous times we've went out drinking ending in blackouts. See more of us at: Website: Instagram: @bobbyomoto @awkwarddiego Twitter: @bobbyomoto @awkwarddiego | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | #216 - Heather Rogue - Let's Talk About It | 01:14:56 | |
Robert Omoto sits with transgender comedian Heather Rogue to talk about hitchhiking, music festivals, street performing, magic, pursuing journalism, Squid Games, Dave Chappelle's special, and opens up about her transition. Follow us at: Instagram: @heather_comedy_rogue @bobbyomoto @random.thoguhts.podcast | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | #217 - Jesse Rivera - Turning My Life Around | 01:18:56 | |
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Jesse Rivera to talk about riffing at shows, Robert plays a clip of a recent show where a woman walked out and the husband stayed, being addicted to drugs and his road to sobriety. Follow us at: Instagram: @jesseriveralikestotalk @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto | |||
| 26 Jul 2016 | #46 - Comcast Customer Service Chat | 00:23:06 | |
Robert Omoto discusses the upcoming roast battle with 16 comics, upcoming comedy shows, and a back and forth exchange with Xfinity customer service. | |||
| 22 Jan 2014 | #2 - Serial Spirit Rapists | 00:30:58 | |
Robert Omoto and Justin Harrel discuss serial spirit rapists, poor gym etiquette, controlling unwanted erections, and an unavoidable terrible locker room situation. | |||
| 21 Sep 2017 | #71 Comedy and Cocaine Lessons | 00:56:45 | |
Robert Omoto talks about going to Las Vegas for the World Series of Comedy Competition, hosting at Laughs Unlimited for Joey Medina (Original Latin Kings of Comedy), and tells two ridiculous stories about cocaine. | |||
| 03 May 2016 | #39 - Serial Killer on a Trail and Lemon Bars | 00:20:59 | |
Robert Omoto sits down to talk about getting heckled at a recent open mic, running while high on a trail in San Diego, and overanalyzing the purchase of a lemon bar. | |||
| 09 Apr 2014 | #7 - A Cage Fight with Zero Training | 00:46:34 | |
Robert Omoto sits with one of his craziest college friend's Gabe Gomez to talk to him about taking a cage fight with zero MMA training, sucker punching with a catch phrase, unrealistic sex scenes in movies, and the movie Surf Ninjas. This is two guys with ADHD, so try to keep up. | |||
| 27 May 2020 | #157 - Ruby Setnik - Wavy Gravy | 00:56:29 | |
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Ruby Setnik to talk about her first time on stage, performing at an early age in Wavy Gravy's Circus Camp, a ridiculous theory from her mom about why she should always wear underwear, and we come up with our last meals on death row. Follow us at: Twitter: @bobbyomoto @crackaid Instagram: @rubyksetnik @bobbyomoto Facebook: | |||
| 29 Sep 2020 | #176 - Daniel Humbarger - Airforce, Attorney, Comedian | 01:37:10 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Daniel Humbarger who is a California-based comedian who left behind the attorney life to pursue comedy. In Summer 2018, Daniel headed to Scotland to take part in the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and in December Daniel took home top honors at the Manchester Comedy Store competition. In addition to being a requested feature for Tom Rhodes, Daniel has also shared the stage with comedy greats such as Robin Williams, Hannibal Buress, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dave Attell, Chris Kattan and many others. We talked about his experience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the passing of his father, joining the Airforce, becoming an attorney, the decision to finally pursue comedy, recording his album, and why the comedy journey is so fulfilling. Funny Bones Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nS3tFjxWYsmUzcTemjuQO?si=mYIql4weTXCbkxSX8yb2tQ Follow us at: Instagram: @danielhumbarger @bobbyomoto Twitter: @realhumbarger @bobbyomoto | |||
| 04 Dec 2019 | #139 - Michael Calvin Jr. - Sweating like Dikembe Mutumbo in the 4th Quarter (Part II) | 00:59:32 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Michael Calvin Jr. and shares a horrific bombing story, fatherhood, and producing his "Say It Loud" show at Laughs Unlimited for the past six years. Follow us at: Instagram: @michaelcalvinjr @bobbyomoto Twitter: @michaelcalvinjr @bobbyomoto Facebook: www.facebook.com/robert.omoto.5 Website: www.robertomoto.com | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | #166 - Jay Light - Good Guy With a Gun | 00:48:36 | |
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Jay Light (Comedy Central's Roast Battle Seasons 1 & 2, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, and HBO’s Project Greenlight) about recording his album, starting comedy in North Carolina, moving to Los Angeles, working at the Comedy Store, and Roast Battles. Check out Jay Light's Roast Battle highlight reel: See more at: http://www.jaylightcomedy.com/bio Instagram: @dietjay @bobbyomoto Twitter: @dietyjay @bobbyomoto
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| 12 Feb 2016 | #34 - Dirty Dancing, Bloodsport, Predator... | 00:23:37 | |
Robert Omoto talks about why he couldn't have grown up with today's technology and how 80's movies influenced his vision of what a real man is. | |||
| 05 Feb 2020 | #147 - Kris Tinkle - Following Anything (Part I) | 01:37:55 | |
Robert Omoto sits with standup comedian Kris Tinkle to talk about graduating from San Francisco State with a degree in creative writing, starting comedy in the bay area, moving to New York, bombing after a famous comedian, and learning to get out of his own head. Follow us at: Instagram: @kristinklecomedy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @kristinkle @bobbyomoto Facebook: www.facebook.com/robert.omoto.5 https://www.facebook.com/kristinkle Website: www.robertomoto.com
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| 13 Aug 2018 | #94 Stop That Riffing | 00:38:36 | |
Robert Omoto talks about Slam Poetry, riffing at a recent show, and business owners decorating decisions. | |||
| 26 Jul 2018 | #92 Bad Podcast Questions | 01:16:03 | |
Robert Omoto sits with his brother Jason to describe his personality using insulting celebrities, comedy growing up, and his bad pre-written podcast questions. | |||
| 02 Dec 2016 | #50 - Hero in the Ceiling | 00:43:15 | |
Robert Omoto talks about stand up comedy, future goals, believing his own lies, and a fantasy about being the office hero during a shooting. | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | #210 - Andrew Batson - Producing One of the Best Shows in California | 00:58:04 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Andrew Batson producer of one of the best comedy shows in Northern California to talk about moving to Ukiah, throwing concerts, working with musicians, transitioning to comedy shows, learning the ropes, meeting some of his favorite comedians, and a blacked out drunken night in Japan. Follow us at: Instagram: @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto | |||
| 17 Jan 2017 | #56 - Crowd Work on a Dude Named Beau' | 00:26:50 | |
Robert Omoto sits down to discuss his first time closing out a show at Laughs Unlimited, plays clips of crowd work and some bits, and talks about his upcoming show February 11, 2017 at the Starlite Lounge. | |||
| 16 Oct 2019 | #136 - You're on in Two Minutes!!! | 00:36:34 | |
Robert Omoto plays a 6:00 minute riffing clip, tells a crazy story about opening for Karlous Miller, his feature weekend at Harvey's Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon, and his feature weekend at the Comedy Underground in Seattle, Washington.
Robert Omoto riffing at Harvey's Comedy Club in Portland:
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| 23 Mar 2021 | #200 - Imin Love - Being Honest and Crushing Dreams | 01:29:15 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Imin Love to talk about going to a Historically Black College in New Orleans, joining a fraternity, partying on Bourbon Street, relationships, methods for breaking up, working at jobs you hate, being raised by his grandparents, and Robert convinces him to start being brutally honest with people. Follow us at: Instagram: @iminjlove @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto | |||
| 12 May 2016 | #40 - Ya'll Ever Been...Don't You Hate it When... | 00:31:15 | |
Robert Omoto discusses preparing for a roast, plays a clip from a recent open mic where he stumbled with the premise and had to riff, and a rowdy bar show with some crowd work clips. | |||
| 29 Jan 2020 | #146 - Anthony K - Chopped off his Ear with a Katana | 01:04:11 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Anthony K to talk about how social media is desensitizing us, posting clips from his special, and they exchange crazy stories about fights they've seen growing up including a guy chasing someone down the street with a katana. Follow us at: Instagram: @anthonykcomedy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @anthonykcomedy @bobbyomoto Facebook: www.facebook.com/robert.omoto.5 Website: www.robertomoto.com | |||
| 17 Sep 2019 | #135 - Bay Area to the Oregon Trail | 00:38:21 | |
Robert Omoto talks about his recent shows in Oregon in Coos Bay and Medford and the preliminary round of shows all over the Bay Area in the 44th Annual San Francisco Comedy Competition. | |||
| 25 Jun 2019 | #128 - Ellis Rodriguez - Go Be a Clown (Part II) | 00:54:45 | |
(Part II) Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ellis Rodriguez (winner of the 2017 San Francisco Comedy Competition, Kevin Hart's Hart of the City on Comedy Central, and Shaq's Comedy All-Stars) in the second part of their podcast to talk about his time in the military, traveling overseas, and they trade insane stories about strip clubs in Thailand and the Phillipines. Check out the "Go Be a Clown" album below: https://800pgr.lnk.to/CLOWNPR?fbclid=IwAR3BaeYBqALIxNKfzLSHOCxDKOSkuphMA2Xw9iKlXIdElrsAeeAf4kF60_w Find out more about Ellis Rodriguez at: http://www.ellisrodriguez.com/ More information about Robert Omoto at: | |||
| 02 Nov 2021 | #215 - Angel Castro - Law School to Comedy | 01:03:02 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Angel Castro to talk about graduating from law school then deciding to pursue comedy, growing up in Mexico, Robert's spring break stories in Mexico, family secrets, and getting into comedy. Follow us at: Instagram: @angelcastrocomedy @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast Twitter: @bobbyomoto | |||
| 27 Oct 2014 | #17 - Gianni Goes...Everywhere | 00:40:35 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Gianni Torza, producer of his own food show entitled "Gianni Goes." Gianni travels Sacramento filming food, music, art, and more. They talk about why he created the show, how it's being produced, and previous guest Gabriel Gomez sits in and accuses Gianni of something terrible. Check out "Gianni Goes" Episode 2 - Food Truck Mania: http://youtu.be/5Hrq1JBoDJo | |||
| 24 Nov 2014 | #19 - Racks and Stacks | 00:46:43 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Danny Pinto from the Sac Sports Annex podcast to talk about creating a 6 second podcast, Rosie Perez, Whoopie Goldberg, 90's movies, and being framed in a bathroom. | |||
| 14 May 2018 | #85 Crowd Work on a Guy Named Ced | 00:30:39 | |
Robert Omoto talks about his recent experience at a drive-thru oil change shop, how his lack of automobile knowledge makes other men judge him, and plays a crowd work clip from a recent show in Ukiah. | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | #224 - Chris Smith - They Love or Hate You | 01:29:48 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Chris Smith (Laughs Unlimited) to talk about coming from Detriot, joining the Air Force and living in Japan, playing college basketball, his first time bombing, parenting, and running his own show. Follow us at: Instagram: @comedybyswizz @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast Twitter: @bobbyomoto | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | #220 - Dustin Wood - Freddy Mercury Ghost Tactics and a Meat Bonanza | 02:00:38 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Dustin Wood to talk about his father and brother passing away, riffing, bombing, people's ridiculous speeches at his mom's funeral, and his dad's ghost coming back to haunt him and why Freddy Mercury was the only answer. Follow us at: Instagram: @adorkabledustinwood @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast Twitter: @adorkabledustinwood @bobbyomoto | |||
| 21 Jan 2020 | #145 - Carlos Rodriguez - Valentine's Day Massacre (Part 2) | 01:06:40 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Carlos Rodriguez to continue their talk about not knowing he was a side dude in relationships, roasting his childhood friend David, being too hard on yourself, and they review his New Year's resolutions. See more of us at: https://www.carlosishelladumb.com/ Follow us at: Twitter: @carloscomedy @bobbyomoto Instagram: @carloscomedy @bobbyomoto Facebook: | |||
| 13 Jul 2017 | #67 Paper Clip Rich | 00:51:41 | |
Robert Omoto talks about the horrific experience of placing 8th in a comedy competition, plays a new bit about being rich from inherited paper clip wealth, and plays clips from the Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather press conferences. | |||
| 26 May 2017 | #66 Louder than Bombing | 01:02:06 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Rhoda Ramone to talk about growing with crazy parents, stand-up comedy, and having a playlist entitled "Louder Than Bombing" that she listens to after she bombs (An idea which I am stealing by the way). | |||
| 23 Jun 2016 | #43 - They're Not Cupcakes, They're Scented Candles | 00:43:06 | |
Robert Omoto sits with his dad Marty Omoto to discuss his influence stand-up comedy, his passion for public speaking, and cupcake scented candles. | |||
| 05 Jan 2015 | #20 - Kimono Wearing Carpet Cleaners | 01:09:01 | |
Robert Omoto and podcast favorite Gabriel Gomez sit with our first female guest Megan Rage, who runs her own hilarious blog called "Screw Dear John Letters...Dear Bob Saget" at http://dearboblovemegan.blogspot.com/2011/03/bob-saget-sucks-dick-for-coke.html?m=1. We ask the hard hitting questions about losing her virginity, horrible dating experiences, and what women want. | |||
| 08 Sep 2020 | #172 - Sydney Stigerts - Sex Toys in a Storm | 01:12:19 | |
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Sydney Stigerts (Big Pine Festival, Laughs Unlimited) about a drunken night that changed Robert's life, being kicked off the high school basketball team for coming out in a conservative town, ghosts, buying a short bus to tour comedy, and she tells a hilarious story about her dad finding her sex toys during a storm. Follow us at: Instagram: @sydstig @bobbyomoto Twitter: @sydstig @bobbyomoto | |||
| 12 Jun 2020 | #159 - Keith Lowell Jensen - It's Not My Gun | 01:09:04 | |
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Keith Lowell Jensen about recording his eighth album, his book called “Punching Nazis And Other Good Ideas,” his brother being a bull fighter (forcado), and tells stories about being arrested. Follow us at: Website: www.robertomoto.com Twitter: @keithlowell @bobbyomoto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPV3duuf5i_XuZhM-dra8A | |||
| 02 Jul 2019 | #129 Morgan Lujan - The Suge Knight of Comedy | 01:27:10 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Morgan Lujan to talk about his odd job history working at a Baskin Robbins, a recycling center, selling vacuums, door to door sales for ATD Security Systems, and Robert tries to convince him on why he should become the Suge Knight of comedy and start his own comedy label. Follow us at: Instagram: @greatunclemeatball @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto More information and upcoming shows at:
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| 09 Jan 2019 | #108 John Ross - You’re Fired!!! | 01:24:46 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian John Ross and owner of Stab Comedy Theater to talk about his days of being in a hard core Christian Rock band, opening STAB Comedy Theater, and tells a crazy story about getting fired by Christina Pazsitzky (Tom Segura's wife). Subscribe to the STAB! podcast on iTunes. Instagram: @stabcomedy Follow John Ross at: Twitter: @xjohnrossx Instagram: @johnmorrisrossiv | |||
| 14 Apr 2020 | #152 - Marcus Peverill - Ready for the Purge | 01:06:10 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Marcus Peverill from Modesto to talk about how they are staying busy during the quarantine, doing virtual comedy shows to online audiences, throwing a comedy show in his bedroom, contemplate living in an alternate reality, and they talk about defending their homes in case things get crazy. | |||
| 27 Apr 2018 | #84 Doing Time After Mike Epps | 00:35:33 | |
Robert Omoto talks about opening for Mike Epps and having to do time after him, Paul Mooney dropping in, a trip to Fort Bragg, and plays a one of his favorite bits from Big Jay Oakerson. | |||
| 09 Jan 2017 | #55 - A Trip to the Comedy Store | 00:27:08 | |
Robert Omoto sits down to discuss his recent visit to watch a show at the Comedy Store, producing his first show, and reviews his bit writing/performing process. | |||
| 19 Jul 2017 | #68 Midtown Comedy Stakeout | 00:47:55 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Parker Newman in a parked car outside of some apartments to talk about social anxiety, his dad's conspiracy theories, and looking like we're conducting the worst FBI sting ever. | |||
| 01 Feb 2018 | #80 New Set, New Riffs | 00:34:37 | |
Robert Omoto talks about his recent reconstruction of his set, performing at the Granada Theatre, and plays clips of riffing at recent shows. | |||
| 03 Apr 2020 | #150 - Jennifer Canfield and Carlos Rodriguez - Will Smith is Trash | 01:39:43 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Jennifer Canfield (owner of the Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club) and stand-up comedian Carlos Rodriguez (San Luis Obispo Best of the Festival, USO Tours, My Life in Rambles podcast) to talk about how they have been dealing with the quarantine and Carlos defends his opinion of hating Will Smith. | |||
| 03 Nov 2017 | #72 The Delivery Room | 00:45:36 | |
Robert Omoto discusses his experience in the delivery room after having a baby, reorganizing his jokes, and his odd fetish for chicks who litter. | |||
| 08 Mar 2017 | #59 - Waking Up to a Drive By Shooting | 00:56:20 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Javon Whitlock to discuss bombing, performing at a crab feed, and being rudely awakened by a drive by shooting. Javon Whitlock is a host at Tommy T's Comedy Club in Sacramento, has opened for Michael Blackson, and is part of a Facebook interactive talk show called, "Blunts and Bullshit." | |||
| 22 Jan 2019 | #110 Myles Weber - Letting Go | 01:25:24 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Myles Weber (winner of the 40th Annual San Francisco International Comedy Competition) to talk about his ridiculous experience with America's Got Talent, a heckler clip that went viral, his YouTube show "Street Comic," and his experience using psychedelics to deal with anxiety. Follow him and check out some of his videos below! Twitter: @mylesweberjoker @bobbyomoto Instagram: @mylesweberjoker @bobbyomoto YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/mylesweberjoker YouTube show "Street Comic": https://youtu.be/9S9aIV5cjHM Heckler Video: https://youtu.be/Ohk9OE4NPqQ | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | #213 - Gabriel Alexander - Good Guy Gone Wrong | 01:22:43 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Gabriel Alexander to talk about growing up in Stockton, escaping gang life, shootings and crazy fight stories, moving to Lake Tahoe, his start in comedy, and they both share stories about trying to be a good guy and having it go terribly wrong. Follow us at: Instagram: @g_alexander209 @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast Twitter: @g_alexander209 @bobbyomoto | |||
| 06 Mar 2019 | #116 - Kiry Shabazz - Never Satisfied (Part II) | 00:39:06 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Kiry Shabazz winner of the 2018 Standup NBC Competition and fresh off his appearances on Jimmy Fallon and Comedy Central. Kiry spends the entire episode convincing Robert why starting a comedy beef will help his comedy career. See more of Kiry Shabazz at: Fallon Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smDwE5iD6A4 Comedy Central Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ShGWq6zATk&list=RD9ShGWq6zATk&start_radio=1&t=0 NBC Article: Follow us at: Twitter: @kiryshabazz @bobbyomoto Instagram: @kirybazz @bobbyomoto Facebook: | |||
| 16 Jan 2018 | #78 Working the Sticks at the Mongolian BBQ | 00:33:07 | |
Robert Omoto talks about a recent comedy competition in Oakland, dreaming of being the cook at a Mongolian BBQ, and reminisces on bartending at nightclubs. | |||
| 02 May 2017 | #63 Crank Calls and Flying Objects | 01:16:16 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Andrew Absher, up and coming stand-up comedian and producer of Sacramento's "Hate Mile" Roast Battle. We talk about roast battles, crank calls, and lying to people to create confusion. | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | #181- Regina Givens - From the Salon to the Stage | 00:58:57 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Regina Givens to talk about the decision to open her own salon, making customers laugh and taking it to the stage, comedy classes in Los Angeles, running the Touch of Class, stories about Tommy T's Comedy Club, toxic relationships, breaking up, dating in your 20's, Robert tells a story about the time he had to take a paternity test, changing as you grow older, comics falling to drugs, having too much energy and finding ways to calm down, the experience with Stand-up NBC last year, and always learning from every set. Follow us at: Instagram: @reginagivenscomedian @bobbyomoto @randomthoughtspod916 Twitter: @regina_givens @bobbyomoto
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| 01 Dec 2020 | #187 - Jimmy Earl - I'll Just Riff the Rest | 01:30:05 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Jimmy Earl (Amazon Prime: Laughs After Dark Season 2) to talk about what it's like to regularly open for Carlos Mencia and Russell Peters, shares a hilarious story about bombing his second year in at a corporate event, starting out in Phoenix, balancing his day job, the Sacramento Scene, his son deciding to pursue comedy, and the art of riffing. Watch Laughs After Dark Season 2 Follow us at: Instagram: @jimmyearll @bobbyomoto Twitter: @jimmyearll @bobbyomoto
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| 16 Feb 2015 | #22 - Bringing the Funny | 01:04:26 | |
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Grant Houlton about why he wants to be a comedian, the troubles with dating, social anxiety, and the local comedy scene. Listen and enjoy as we talk about the highs and lows of bringing the funny. | |||
| 01 Jul 2018 | #91 Loud Bars and Rejection | 00:36:43 | |
Robert Omoto discusses some recent comedy competitions, loud bars during comedy shows, and getting rejected by women. | |||
| 15 Jan 2019 | #109 Emma Haney - $25 Check and Beer in the Microwave Status | 01:09:21 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Emma Haney to talk about being fired from her first jobs, performing in weird shows at Sketchfest, receiving a $25 check, working at FedEx, and her new outlook on comedy after some time off. | |||
| 18 Dec 2018 | #106 Ben Rice- Stick Em' up | 01:21:21 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ben Rice producer of the "Barley and Me" Podcast to talk about growing up everywhere, comedy on the road, and job titles he'd hold in different in centuries. | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | #202 - Drew Shafer - Double Hats and Abstinence | 02:06:09 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Drew Shafer to talk about getting the vaccine, growing up in Reno super religious, being the head of the abstinence program, his brother passing away, meeting Colin Kaepernik, Robert's struggle with displaying emotion, cruises, being the good guy in every story, getting cut from a talent show in elementary school, college, and comedy. | |||
| 28 Dec 2016 | #53 - Sibling Sit Down - Bucklin' Under Pressure | 00:35:49 | |
Robert Omoto sits down with his brother Jason Omoto to talk about growing up, comedy influences, and why Robert needs to not talk so damn much. | |||
| 23 Dec 2020 | #190 - Phil Johnson - Red Shirts, Leather Pants, and Kimonos | 01:22:59 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Phil Johnson (Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Sirius/XM Bob and Tom Radio, and Amazon Prime) to talk about his background in music, getting into comedy by accident through his band, recording his new album "Burning Sensation," working on his next hour, why he always wears a red shirt on stage, leather pants, and we predict the future of comedy. Burning Sensation https://www.roadsideattraction.com/store/ Watch Phil Johnson https://www.roadsideattraction.com/videos/ Follow us at: https://www.roadsideattraction.com/ Instagram: @philjohnsoncomedy @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast | |||
| 15 Jul 2020 | #161 - Ellis Rodriguez - Road Life to Quarantine | 02:23:04 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ellis Rodriguez (Winner of the San Francisco International Comedy Competition 2018, Shaq's Comedy All-Stars, Kevin Hart Presents Hart of the City Season 1) to talk about life on the road, online shows, drinking in the military, having a new perspective, and Robert talks about being a kleptomaniac when he was younger. Check out the "Go Be a Clown" album below: https://800pgr.lnk.to/CLOWNPR?fbclid=IwAR3BaeYBqALIxNKfzLSHOCxDKOSkuphMA2Xw9iKlXIdElrsAeeAf4kF60_w Find out more about Ellis Rodriguez at: http://www.ellisrodriguez.com/ More information about Robert Omoto at:
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| 12 Apr 2016 | #38 - Tweakin' Bits | 00:37:51 | |
Robert Omoto talks about a recent show he where an Improv Group performed his material, recent edits to his set, and he plays a memorable clip from Opie and Anthony that you won't want to miss. | |||
| 05 Jan 2021 | #192 -Becky Lynn - New Sheriff in Town | 01:44:39 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Becky Lynn (Cobb's, Punch Line) to talk about overthinking, partying in college, being too drunk, fights at bars, Las Vegas, foster parents, taking 23 and Me to find out she has siblings in the Bay Area, reuniting with her biological father, Robert's engagement, and delivering a baby. So pretty much everything. Follow us at: Instagram: @ohthatsbecky @randomthoughtspodcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @ohthatsbecky @bobbyomoto | |||
| 26 Mar 2019 | #118 - The Fifth Element | 00:56:51 | |
Robert Omoto gives an update about what has been going on beginning with a a recent crowd work clip from the Cheroot Lounge, Roast Battle at the Comedy Store, Point Break Festival in Portland, and performing at Savage Henry in Humboldt. | |||
| 02 Apr 2015 | #25 - New Orleans and Drive-Thru Strawberry Daiquiris | 01:20:17 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Lamar Jones out of Dallas, Texas. They talk about the differences between the two comedy scenes, getting a scholarship for opera, and living in New Orleans where you can get daiquiris at a drive-thru. | |||
| 27 Aug 2020 | #170 - Bret Ernst, Corde Snell, Carlos Rodriguez - Your Hard Ass Mom | 01:32:03 | |
*Rerelease "My Life in Rambles" podcast* Got to sit with stand-up comedians Bret Ernst (Netflix's "Cobra Kai", Comedy Central's "This is not Happening", Showtime's "Weeds"), Corde Snell, and Carlos Rodriguez (SLO Festival Best of the Fest, USO Tours) to talk about stand-up science, The Comedy Store, and your hard ass mom. Bret Ernst Comedy Special Principal's Office: This is Not Happening: Follow us at Instagram: @breternst @carloscomedy @cordemadeyoday @bobbyomoto Twitter: @breternst @carloscomedy @bobbyomoto
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| 28 Feb 2019 | #115 - Kiry Shabazz - Never Satisfied (Part I) | 01:50:00 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Kiry Shabazz winner of the 2018 Standup NBC Competition and fresh off his appearances on Jimmy Fallon and Comedy Central. They talk about creating new material, a heckler he went too far on, joke thieves, hitting rock bottom, winning the NBC Competition, and shares his Jimmy Fallon and Comedy Central experiences. See more of Kiry Shabazz at: Fallon Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smDwE5iD6A4 Comedy Central Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ShGWq6zATk&list=RD9ShGWq6zATk&start_radio=1&t=0 NBC Article: Follow us at: Twitter: @kiryshabazz @bobbyomoto Instagram: @kirybazz @bobbyomoto Facebook: | |||
| 02 Feb 2017 | #57 - Why am I up here? | 00:37:10 | |
Robert Omoto discusses reaching the semi-finals at the San Diego Comedy Competition, plays a clip from the competition, and talks about improving by being able to answer the question, "why am I up here?" | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | #165 - Neeraj Srinivasan - You Can Do It!!! | 01:24:01 | |
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Neeraj Srinivasan (Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival, 208 Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, and Treefort Music Festival) about moving from Portland to Los Angeles, cancel culture, seeing Rob Schneider using catch phrases while bombing, Costco shoes, porn room staging, and contemplating living in a van. Follow us at: Instagram: @mynipsdontlie @bobbyomoto Twitter: @mynipsdontlie @bobbyomoto Facebook: | |||
| 19 Jun 2019 | #127 - Ellis Rodriguez - Go Be a Clown (Part I) | 01:01:01 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ellis Rodriguez (winner of the 2017 San Francisco Comedy Competition, Kevin Hart's Hart of the City on Comedy Central, and Shaq's Comedy All-Stars) to talk about his new comedy album "Go Be a Clown", creating new material, being bad at sports he looks like he's good at, and tells a crazy story about a comedian in the Sacramento scene who was not who he said he was. Check out the "Go Be a Clown" album below: https://800pgr.lnk.to/CLOWNPR?fbclid=IwAR3BaeYBqALIxNKfzLSHOCxDKOSkuphMA2Xw9iKlXIdElrsAeeAf4kF60_w Find out more about Ellis Rodriguez at: http://www.ellisrodriguez.com/ More information about Robert Omoto at: | |||
| 22 Jan 2018 | #79 Riffin' Gone Wild | 00:31:38 | |
Robert Omoto plays a clip of riffing from his recent open mic at the Touch of Class, talks about trying to improve in front of predominantly black audiences, and discusses why he has to drop a joke he has been saying. | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | #211 - Ellis Rodriguez - I Know What's Wrong With Me | 02:42:56 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Ellis Rodriguez (Shaq's Comedy All-Stars, Comedy Central Hart of the City) to talk about not having kids, what's wrong with him in relationships, being adopted, Robert opens up about his parents divorce, new challenges in stand-up, and Ellis talks about what it has been like seeing Robert grow comedically. Comedy Central: Hart of the City Check out the "Go Be a Clown" album below: https://800pgr.lnk.to/CLOWNPR?fbclid=IwAR3BaeYBqALIxNKfzLSHOCxDKOSkuphMA2Xw9iKlXIdElrsAeeAf4kF60_w Find out more about Ellis Rodriguez at: http://www.ellisrodriguez.com/ More information about Robert Omoto at: Follow us at: Instagram: @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto @ellistrated Twitter: @bobbyomoto
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| 24 Feb 2017 | #58 -Blacked Out and Projecting Behaviors | 01:02:05 | |
Robert Omoto sits down with stand-up comedian Diego Curiel to talk about comedy, blacking out, and following someone who crushes. | |||
| 09 May 2017 | #64 From Open Mic to Madison Square Garden | 01:01:20 | |
Robert Omoto sits with the quickly rising 20 year old stand-up comedian Parker Newman about his insanely unrealistic expectations for his first open mic, his awkwardness with social interactions, and his ridiculous meeting with Artie Lange on Twitter. | |||
| 29 Apr 2014 | #8 - Hitchhiking to Brazil and a Masseuse with Gambling Problems | 00:28:12 | |
Robert Omoto talks with Justin Harrel about hitchhiking to Brazil, joining the local hostel community, and being the taxi driver for a masseuse with a gambling problem. | |||
| 21 May 2018 | #86 Tristan Johnson- Churches, Living Rooms, & Funerals | 01:13:10 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Tristan Johnson to talk about growing up in Oakland, changing his image, and performing everywhere from a mechanic shop to at a funeral. | |||
| 11 Apr 2018 | #83 Shotgun Driver and Aquarium Shoes | 00:42:45 | |
Robert Omoto discusses an insane week of travel, his father using an actual fold out map to navigate while sitting shotgun, and plays clips of crowd work from a recent show. | |||
| 04 Jun 2019 | #125 - Jason Anderson - Dolphin DJ | 01:32:24 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Jason Anderson to talk about Dolphin DJ merchandise, crazy people in comedy communities, private investigating, what led him to AA, and they talk about a crazy situation with a drunk lady at Laughs Unlimited. | |||
| 14 Nov 2017 | #73 Auditioning for the Basketball Team | 00:50:47 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Parker Newman to talk about his update to his Artie Lange story, the Louis C.K. controversy, and Parker shows his complete lack of knowledge for the sports world. Check out a clip from his stand-up: https://youtu.be/MlUdXWS25B0 | |||
| 26 Jan 2015 | #21 - Black Mamba vs Bobby "Anything Goes" Omoto | 00:49:10 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Team Alpha Male professional MMA Middleweight fighter DJ "Black Mamba" Roberson to talk about UFC 182 with Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, how DJ preps for a fight all the way until walking into the cage, and Robert comes up with illegal tactics to win a fight. | |||
| 07 Dec 2018 | #105 Grant Houlton - None of this Matters | 01:16:40 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Grant Houlton to talk about life after comedy, his hatred of school, and our meaningless existence. | |||
| 29 Mar 2017 | #60 - Crosswalks and Chicken Skins | 00:37:25 | |
Robert Omoto plays some crowd work from Patrice O'Neal, reviews potential material involving crosswalks and chicken skins, and plays a new bit about his dad wanting to be in the delivery room during my sister's first child. | |||
| 24 Apr 2017 | #62 - A Long Island in Sacramento | 00:45:28 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Neil Rubenstein to discuss the New York comedy scene, taking a year off of work to pursue stand-up, and horrible merchandise ideas to sell after shows. | |||
| 06 Apr 2017 | #61 - Employee of the Month | 00:42:25 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Grant Houlton to discuss his recent recognition as employee of the month, bombing, and Robert's jokes on post it notes sticking to his wall. | |||
| 04 Jul 2016 | #44 - Lunch Pales and Soap Dispensers | 00:35:14 | |
Robert Omoto discusses his problem with lunch pales, shares a story about soap dispensers, and talks about overcoming fears. | |||
| 25 Dec 2018 | #107 Marcus Peverill & Parker Newman- Always on Edge | 01:02:06 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedians Parker Newman and Marcus Peverill to trash each other and talk about why Robert is so mean, a castle in England, and moving to New York. | |||
| 02 Sep 2020 | #171 - Drew Absher - Always Trolling | 01:14:13 | |
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Drew Absher (Phil My Heart Podcast, 3rd place Sacramento Comedy Competition) to talk about coming up with the idea for his podcast where they comment on clips from Dr. Phil, outdoor open mics, trolling people, and what led to him taking comedy more seriously. Follow us at Instagram: @drewabsherisdumb @philmyheartpod @bobbyomoto Twitter: @drewabsher @philmyheartpod @bobbyomoto | |||
| 22 Jun 2015 | #26 - Don't Worry I'm on the Patch | 00:45:17 | |
Robert Omoto sits with fellow office worker Troy Perry to discuss stand-up comedy, bad luck with women, and embarrassing sexual encounters. | |||
| 23 Mar 2015 | #24 - Stand-up Comedian with a PhD in English | 00:44:13 | |
Robert Omoto sits down with stand-up comedian and host of the Liquor Lamp Podcast Joe-Joe Louis Montalbo to discuss comedy, social media, and his fear of Y2K. Check out Joe-Joe's Liquor Lamp Podcast where he interviews stand-up comedians weekly: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liquor-lamp-podcast/id896248818?mt=2&i=333925358 | |||
| 20 Aug 2018 | #96 Dejan Tyler - Self Glistening Meats | 01:36:41 | |
Robert Omoto sits with Dejan Tyler to talk about recording his first comedy album "Get Rich or DIabetes", his problem with hot dogs, meeting Welvin the Great, Elvis impersonators in Las Vegas, and Gordon Ramsay's "24hrs to Hell and Back" episode on local bbq favorite Sandra Dee's. Check out his show Deez Eats: https://youtu.be/c98NZ7F_T6A | |||