I'M A FAN OF

Hey everyone! I'm Travis Wright, and I'M A FAN OF is your show for music, comedy, and more. I interview musicians, comics and anyone else I think is interesting. I just want to explore new things and share them with you. If you're a musician, a comedian, or just someone that does something interesting, please reach out to me on Instagram @imafanofpod or send me an email at [email protected] Enjoy the show!

#126 Garrett Owen 11/15/2024

#126 Garrett Owen Garrett Owen is an extremely talented singer and songwriter from Ft. Worth, Texas. His new album "Memoriam" is available everywhere for streaming and you can purchase a vinyl copy from his bandcamp. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/33939247

#125 Payton Payne 11/06/2024

#125 Payton Payne Payton Payne is a stand-up comic from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. She may only be a couple of years into her comedy journey but, her consistency to writing and performing have quickly made her a local favorite amongst fellow comics and local live comedy fans. /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/33816318

#124 Kerry Smith 10/22/2024

#124 Kerry Smith This episode features stand-up comic and all around silly girl, Kerry Smith. She showed up to the show with one of the best gifts I have ever received from a guest. Her wit, sarcasm and overall goofy nature always make for a fun chat. /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/33509602

#123 Eric Rosener from the band Overshare 10/14/2024

#123 Eric Rosener from the band Overshare Eric Rosener is the lead singer of the Dallas based rock band Overshare. They've recently released their debut EP Overstimulated and Eric was kind enough to stop by the studio to chat about the band, the music and much more. /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/33395307

#122 Austin Young 10/08/2024

#122 Austin Young Austin Young is a fellow podcaster and punk rock/ska enthusiast in the Dallas Music Scene. His podcast The Austin Young Show features music and interviews with his favorite local and touring bands. /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/33352592

#121 Kevin Deanda 09/23/2024

#121 Kevin Deanda Kevin Deanda is a stand-up comic, live comedy show producer and the first runner sponsored by the "I'M A FAN OF" podcast. Kevin has joined me with a goal of completing his first marathon on Dec. 15th in Dallas, TX. We talk about running, comedy and much more. /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/33163872

#120 Michael Pasvar 09/07/2024

#120 Michael Pasvar Stand-up comic and host of the Back In The Day Day podcast, as well as the Sonny G and Mike P show, Michael Pasvar drops in to catch up with Travis Wright about everything that's been going on lately. Be sure to catch Michael's stand-up in person, keep an eye out for a future live stand-up recording and go give his podcasts a listen as well. /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/32954307

#119 Nathan Mongol Wells 08/08/2024

#119 Nathan Mongol Wells A veteran of the Dallas music scene, a killer solo artist and the frontman of the band Ottoman Turks. Nathan was kind enough to join me on the show to discuss many things including the 15 year anniversary of the Ottoman Turks. Be sure to check out their anniversary show at The Granada Theatre in Dallas, TX. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Nathan Mongol Wells Links: Linktree: IG: Ottoman Turks Linktree: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/32492992

#118 Nimesh Patel 08/02/2024

#118 Nimesh Patel Nimesh Patel is a stand-up comic from the DFW area. He's in that unique and fun part of his comedy career where he's not brand new anymore but, he's also not a veteran in the scene. Check out his episode, check out a live show, and find him on all the socials! I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Nimesh Patel Links: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/32363872

#117 Kennedy Taylor 07/23/2024

#117 Kennedy Taylor Kenedy Taylor is an up and coming singer, performer and entertainer. Her debut EP Catharsis is a wonderful 4 song introduction to her talents and abilities. Get to know her a little more with this interview and be sure to check out her music. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Kennedy Taylor Links: Linktree: Instagram: YouTube: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/32257112

#116 Dez O'Neal 06/18/2024

#116 Dez O'Neal Dez O'Neal is a hilarious stand-up comic from the North Texas Dallas/Ft. Worth comedy scene. He is also the 2021 ‘Fort Wayne World Series of Comedy’ Winner and 2020 ‘San Diego Comedy Fest’ Top3 finalist I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Dez O'Neal Links: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/31799557

#115 Henry The Archer (Henry O) 06/08/2024

#115 Henry The Archer (Henry O) Henry O is the award winning writer, lead singer and guitar player for the band Henry The Archer. They have just released their latest offering of musical awesomeness in the form of a six song EP titled "The Garden" I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Henry The Archer Links: Website: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/31572782

#114 Jason McAdam 06/02/2024

#114 Jason McAdam Jason McAdam is a stand-up comic that also helps manage Rose City Comedy venue in Tyler Texas. In addition to comedy he is a budding hot dog cart entrepreneur. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Jason McAdam Links: Instagram: Facebook: Rose City Comedy: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/31568207

#113 Vinnie Corrales 05/16/2024

#113 Vinnie Corrales Vinnie Corrales is a stand-up comic from North Texas as well as one half of Cowabunga Comedy Productions. In addition to performing stand-up comedy, Vinnie also helps produces a series of comedy shows throughout the greater Dallas area. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Vinnie Corrales Links: linktree: Cowabunga Comedy: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/31330852

#112 Andy Franklin 05/02/2024

#112 Andy Franklin Andy Franklin is a stand-up comic from the DFW are that has just released his debut comedy special, Fun & Cool, on YouTube. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Andy Franklin Links: Fun & Cool comedy special: Website: Instagram: Linktree: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/31094893

#111 Shahyan Jahani 04/17/2024

#111 Shahyan Jahani Shahyan Jahani is a stand-up comic and actor from Dallas, TX. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Shahyan Jahani Links: Linktree: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/30861803

#110 Sammy Kidd of Mean Motor Scooter 04/08/2024

#110 Sammy Kidd of Mean Motor Scooter Sammy Kidd is the lead singer/guitarist for the rock band Mean Motor Scooter. He's also a talented artist and a key figure in many ways to the DFW music scene. His band Mean Motor Scooter's latest album "Day Dreamer" is out now on all platforms. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Sammy Kidd Links: Sammy Kidd IG: Sammy Kidd Art IG: Mean Motor Scooter You Tube: Mean Motor Scooter IG: Mean Motor Scooter Website: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/30739833

#109 Emily Grefer Interview 03/18/2024

#109 Emily Grefer Interview Emily Grefer is a stand-up comic from the DFW area in Texas. She's known for her keen intelligence, her mental sharpness and her ability to roast you properly. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Emily Grefer Links: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/30426348

#108 Sri Raj Interview 02/27/2024

#108 Sri Raj Interview Sri Raj is an Indian American stand-up comic from Dallas, TX. He is a local regular on most of the stages in the DFW area and is consistently growing his presence in the comedy scene with each passing year. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Sri Raj Links: Website: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/30015808

#107 Mike Tuck Interview 02/19/2024

#107 Mike Tuck Interview Mike Tuck is a professional guitarist that has played guitar in the United States Air Force as well as for country acts such as Pat Green, Neal McCoy, Clay Walker, Rick Trevino, Cory Morrow, Kyle Park, Jake Worthington, and Zane Williams. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Mike Tuck Links: Instagram: Guitar Lessons: Telluride Texas Album: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/30009553

#106 Scott Bedgood Interview 02/07/2024

#106 Scott Bedgood Interview Scott Bedgood is a rising comic in the Dallas/Ft. Worth comedy scene as well as one half of the comedy show production group, Deadgood Productions. I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Scott Bedgood Links: Instagram: Substack: Facebook: Deadgood Productions: Don't forget to watch TRENA, the debut stand-up comedy special by Lawrence Rosales, and the first comedy special produced by I'M A FAN OF... TRENA: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/29840638

#105 Neaz Shahbazi Interview 01/15/2024

#105 Neaz Shahbazi Interview Neaz Shahbazi is a relatively new stand-up comic in the Dallas comedy scene as well as one half of the new live comedy production company, Cowabunga Comedy. Don't forget to come out to to help us celebrate the release of I'M A FAN OF and Lawrence Rosales first ever comedy special! I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Neaz Shahbazi Links: Cowabunga Comedy: facebook: Instagram: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/29499008

#104 Arun Rama Interview 01/02/2024

#104 Arun Rama Interview Arun Rama is a stand-up comic from Dallas, TX and one of my favorite people to chat with on this podcast. Enjoy! Don't forget to come out to to help us celebrate the release of I'M A FAN OF and Lawrence Rosales first ever comedy special! I'M A FAN OF... Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: ARUN RAMA Links: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/29302723

#103 Hayden Miller Interview 12/14/2023

#103 Hayden Miller Interview Hayden Miller is a musical artist from Ft. Worth, TX that has recently released his debut solo album BARTALK. He's also the frontman of the longstanding rock and roll band, Dead Vinyl. "I'm a fan of..." Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Hayden Miller Links: linktree: Listen to BARTALK: Instagram: Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/29073133

#102 Tyler Elliott Interview 11/14/2023

#102 Tyler Elliott Interview Tyler Elliott is a stand-up comic from North Texas. He has a very unique style of performance that confuses, captivates and entertains audiences around the country. Be sure to check out one of his shows after you check out this episode. Enjoy! "I'm a fan of..." Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Tyler Elliot Links: Instagram: Facebook: YouTube: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/28630938

#101 Kevin Deanda Interview 11/04/2023

#101 Kevin Deanda Interview Kevin Deanda is a stand-up comic from North Texas and is also one half of the comedy production company Deadgood productions. We talk about his upbringing with a hispanic father that wanted to instill american culture only, his time in the military, his comedy career and much more. Enjoy! I'm currently raising money for the show through a Go Fund Me campaign. Please check it out here and consider donating. Thank you to everyone that has donated so far! "I'm a fan of..." Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Kevin Deanda Links: Kevin Instagram: Kevin Facebook: Deadgood Productions Instagram: Deadgood Productions Facebook: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/28512434

#100 Keegan McInroe Interview 10/21/2023

#100 Keegan McInroe Interview Keegan McInroe sits down with Travis Wright to discuss his new album Agnes, recording in the West Texas Desert town of Terlingua, and much more Enjoy! I'm currently raising money for the show through a Go Fund Me campaign. Please check it out here and consider donating. Thank you to everyone that has donated so far! "I'm a fan of..." Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Keegan McInroe Links: website: music: LinkTree: "I'm a fan of" is producing its first comedy special with the very talented Lawrence Rosales on Oct. 26th at Hyenas Comedy Club in Dallas. The tickets are free with a reservation, and you can reserve yours at this link: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/28382519

#99 Parker Slavens Interview 10/11/2023

#99 Parker Slavens Interview Parker Slavens is a stand-up comic from North Texas. This episode we discuss his comedy journey, what it was like being a magician as a child and much more. Enjoy! I'm currently raising money for the show through a Go Fund Me campaign. Please check it out here and consider donating. Thank you to everyone that has donated so far! "I'm a fan of..." Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Parker Slavens Links: Facebook Instagram "I'm a fan of" is producing its first comedy special with the very talented Lawrence Rosales on Oct. 26th at Hyenas Comedy Club in Dallas. The tickets are free with a reservation, and you can reserve yours at this link: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/28291337

#98 Daniel Leopold and Jane Ellen Bryant of Jane Leo Interview 09/29/2023

#98 Daniel Leopold and Jane Ellen Bryant of Jane Leo Interview This episode the art pop duo Jane Leo take time out of their busy tour schedule to sit down with Travis Wright while they were in Dallas. They discuss their debut album, what it's like writing and performing as significant others, what it's like to be parents and rock stars at the same time, and much more. Enjoy! It takes a lot of time, effort, and unfortunately, money to keep this endeavor going. Please consider donating to the show to help ease some of this burden and to support the promotion of comics, musicians and other artists that may appear on the show. Thank you! Donate here: or you can use Venmo: "I'm a fan of..." Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Jane Leo Links: Listen: website: Instagram: Facebook: "I'm a fan of" is producing its first comedy special with the very talented Lawrence Rosales on Oct. 26th at Hyenas Comedy Club in Dallas. The tickets are free with a reservation, and you can reserve yours at this link: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/28177595

#97 Jane Leo's Debut Self-Title Album Music Feature 09/29/2023

#97 Jane Leo's Debut Self-Title Album Music Feature This episode I feature some of my favorite tracks and discuss some of my favorite things about the band Jane Leo and their debut self titled album. A masterful mix of originality and fun, this pop art rock album is a must have for your collection. If you like the music, be sure to check out the interview i did with Jane Leo as well. Enjoy! It takes a lot of time, effort, and unfortunately, money to keep this endeavor going. Please consider donating to the show to help ease some of this burden and to support the promotion of comics, musicians and other artists that may appear on the show. Thank you! Donate here: or you can use Venmo: "I'm a fan of..." Links: Linktree: YouTube: Substack: Website: Jane Leo Links: Listen: website: Instagram: Facebook: "I'm a fan of" is producing its first comedy special with the very talented Lawrence Rosales on Oct. 26th at Hyenas Comedy Club in Dallas. The tickets are free with a reservation, and you can reserve yours at this link: /episode/index/show/imafanof/id/28177556

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