'BRIAN MIKLAS' - Music, Skating, & Open Mics

Brian Miklas is a comedian working in Chicago! He hosts an open mic called 'End The Night Open Mic', taking place on Tuesdays at 11:30 PM! Sign-up at 11. All you need to do is make your way to Claddagh Ring Pub and see for yourself. 😉In this episode, we discuss what makes comedy so much more inclusive than other career paths, how we felt about the film 'Wicked', why certain podcasts excel, Brian's skateboarding experiences, the rise of Theo Von, where we fall on the Biggie VS. Pac debate, and much more! 🔥

___________TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Brian Miklas1:25 - Starting out in comedy and getting booked on shows3:01 - Brendan Schaub’s career in MMA and comedy5:20 - The impact of podcasting and past comedian collaborations9:04 - Joe Rogan’s political shift and public perception12:07 - Repetitiveness in long-running podcasts15:00 - Bernie Sanders, political disillusionment, and systemic issues19:08 - The revolution won't be televised—how change is suppressed22:06 - Elon Musk & Twitter27:08 - Online culture, division, and internet toxicity33:28 - The impact of books vs. online content37:40 - Favorite comedians and comedy inspirations43:48 - Comedy culture, online hate, and negativity46:48 - Open mics and networking in comedy51:04 - Ps1ched3lics, self-exploration, and personal experiences57:10 - Edibles vs. Smoke1:02:13 - Video games, industry changes, and nostalgia1:07:03 - Skating culture and past experiences1:14:04 - Passion vs. success and long-term commitment1:23:02 - Comedy industry struggles and perceptions1:29:07 - Alternative career paths and lifestyle choices1:31:41 - First Jobs & Early Career1:32:06 - Making Music & Early Interview Show1:32:39 - Growth of the Podcast1:33:09 - The Challenge of Running a Podcast Alone1:33:20 - Thoughts on Co-Hosting1:33:49 - Importance of a Good Podcast Format1:34:54 - Gimmicks in Podcasts & Background Laughers1:35:12 - Podcasts as a Way to Get to Know Creators1:35:50 - Letting Guests Talk1:36:49 - The Importance of a Genuine Conversation1:37:55 - Preparing Questions vs. Going with the Flow1:41:17 - Harland Williams’ 'Harland Highway' & Improvised Comedy1:42:28 - Finding Your Own Style in Podcasting & Comedy1:44:23 - Starting a Podcast & The Learning Curve1:46:04 - The Long-Term Commitment of Comedy vs. Physical Professions1:49:41 - Rodney Mullen & The Evolution of Skateboarding1:52:24 - Developing a Unique Voice in Comedy & Avoiding Copying1:57:44 - The Rise of Theo Von2:00:40 - Ariana Grande in Wicked & Popular Music Trends2:05:46 - Living in the Moment & Avoiding Overthinking2:07:29 - The Grind of Stand-Up Open Mic Culture2:12:06 - Finding Meaning & Unintended Impact2:16:04 - The Importance of Writing & Overcoming Writer's Block2:20:10 - Life Regrets, Potential Fatherhood, & Missed Connections2:23:02 - Comedy Styles & Avoiding Being a Copycat2:30:23 - Greta Van Fleet & Music Originality2:34:14 - Biggie vs. Tupac Debate2:39:11 - 'End the Night' Open Mic2:40:17 - Final Thoughts: Just Go Do It