Episode 14: Yurié Collins (Halfu Time Show)
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
Comedian, actor, director and all-round talent Yurié Collins joins Kat Rowan on this week's pod. Yurié is mixed-race Japanese/American, raised in Kansai and - along with some other mixed race comics - produces the Halfu Time Show comedy night! Next Halfu Comedy Show is Sept 17th Sunday! 7pm! Episode produced by Ruben VM For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: www.tokyocomedybar.com.
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Episode 13: Feat Sam Tallent (US)
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
We were blessed in July by a visit from Sam Tallent - an amazing comedian who smashed out 2 shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar! He also jumped over to the Tokyo American Club for a special set. Listen to a short interview and a couple of his wild improvisations on life in Japan!
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Episode 12: Recap of RoastFest 2023: Part 2 w/ JJ Wakrat
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
In early June we had an epic weekend of Roast Battle madness - Tokyo RoastFest!! Here is part 2 of a round up! Episode produced by Ruben VM For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: www.tokyocomedybar.com.
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Episode 11: Recap of RoastFest 2023: Part 1 w/ JJ Wakrat
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
In early June we had an epic weekend of Roast Battle madness - Tokyo RoastFest!! Here is part 1 of a round up! Episode produced by Ruben VM For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: .
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Episode 10: May The 4th Star Wars special!
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
This episode was filmed during Golden Week - we held a special Star Wars-themed comedy quiz show - and it was great! We even had a Tusken Raider as a judge! Comedians on this show: MC: BJ Fox [IG: bjfoxcomedy] Kat Rowan [] Ruben VM [IG: @rubenverymuch] Vinay Murthy [IG: @vinaymurthy] Jon Sabay [IG: @worst_finest] Kat Randle [IG: @katrandle] Harry Metcalf [IG: @hgmetcalf] Episode produced by Ruben VM For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: .
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Episode 9: Another farewell - Noah Brockett!
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
We've taken a small break, but we are back! And this is an episode we recorded a few months ago with our friend Noah Brockett. Noah was studying in Tokyo for a semester and came to Tokyo Comedy Bar with a few gigs under his belt, but quickly threw himself into the scene! Also, Noah is legally blind and builds that effectively into his set! This interview was recorded the day before he flew home to the USA! Check out his socials: Insta: @noah_brockett Hosts: Kat Rowan [@thekatplanet] Episode produced by Ruben VM For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: .
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Episode 8: Farewell to Brendan T Stallings
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
In Episode 8 of Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast we say goodbye to yet another regular comedian - thus is the nature of a transient comedy scene like Tokyo. Brendan T Stallings has been a regular performer, Roast Battler and Sumo Slam participant since 2017, but if off for a new adventure! Find out to where, right here. Also features his stand-up set from a show in November - filmed at a Roast battle where Brendan's opponent had to dropout last minute. Episode produced by Ruben VMFor more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: .
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Episode 7: Intro to Roast Battle Tokyo Pt 2 (feat JJ Wakrat)
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
Episode 7 of the Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast features a continuation of our interview with JJ Wakrat. BJ chats about all things Tokyo, roasts and how Tokyo ended up being part of the global Roast Battle movement. The episode also features a Roast Battle featuring BJ Fox... being handed a brutal loss by Evans Musoka! Episode produced by Ruben VM For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: .
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Episode 6: Intro to Roast Battle Tokyo Pt 1 (feat JJ Wakrat)
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
In Episode 6 of the Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast, BJ chats to JJ Wakrat, founder of Roast Battle Tokyo and the man who brought so much energy to the Tokyo comedy scene with this vicious show. The episode has a short interview followed by highlights from one of our roasts between the Queen of Mean Isykey Naka (JP) and Bill Miller (US). Episode produced by Ruben VM. For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: www.tokyocomedybar.com.
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Episode 5: The Farewell Roast of Peter Sidell (Dec 2022)
Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast
In Episode 5 of the Tokyo Comedy Bar Podcast we say goodbye to a pillar of the Stand-Up Tokyo community... and we do it in style with a Farewell Roast. Peter Sidell has been performing with us since 2011 and has decided it is time to move on from Japan. Find out what he is up to, where he is going and what the other comedians really thought of him in this episode. The episode has a short interview followed by highlights from the roast itself. Episode produced by Ruben VMFor more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: .
info_outlineThis episode was filmed during Golden Week - we held a special Star Wars-themed comedy quiz show - and it was great! We even had a Tusken Raider as a judge!
Comedians on this show:
MC: BJ Fox [IG: bjfoxcomedy]
Kat Rowan [IG: @thekatplanet]
Ruben VM [IG: @rubenverymuch]
Vinay Murthy [IG: @vinaymurthy]
Jon Sabay [IG: @worst_finest]
Kat Randle [IG: @katrandle]
Harry Metcalf [IG: @hgmetcalf]
Episode produced by Ruben VM
For more information about upcoming shows at Tokyo Comedy Bar, go to: www.tokyocomedybar.com.