Stay ConnectedAJ Wilkerson and co-host Sydni Stephens sit down with a rotating lineup of wild guests to discuss life, comedy, and current events. Welcome to the Tard Yard! New episodes out every Wednesday!
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Episode 21 - Special Guest Alex Velluto
Alex Velluto is incredibly funny, and his new Drybar comedy special, "The Big Gulp Kid" is out now for FREE on Youtube! Go check it out!
Welcome to The Tard Yard!
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
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Episode 20 - Special Guest Bishop Harris!.
Black Dudes Don't Trip
Bishop Harris is a Nashville comedian & Zanies regular who has worked alongside comics including Isiah Kelly, Dusty Slay (Netflix, Comedy Central, Grand Ole Opry), and Grammy-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze.
Follow Bishop on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bishop.3k
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 19 - Special Guest Paula Kosienski!.
No Viking Claimed Lizzo
Paula Kosienski is a Nashville comedian & Zanies regular who has worked alongside comics including Mary Mack (Solar Opposites), Dusty Slay (Netflix, Comedy Central, Grand Ole Opry), and Grammy-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze.
Follow Paula on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/paulakosienskicomedy
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 18 - Special Guest Tarryn Feldman!
Gotta Stay Fly
Tarryn Feldman is a renowned celebrity makeup and hair artist, originally hailing from the glamour of LA and now making waves in Nashville, and a true icon in the beauty industry. With a client list that reads like a who’s who of Hollywood, Tarryn’s talent knows no bounds. Her signature style of big, textured hair paired with soft, pretty makeup has graced red carpets, magazine covers, and music videos alike, earning her an impeccable reputation for bringing out the best in every client. With Tarryn, beauty isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about enhancing natural features and radiating confidence.
Tarryn Feldman isn’t just sought after for her exceptional skills in makeup and hair; her clients are drawn to her magnetic personality and special way of making them feel at ease. With her infectious humor and genuine warmth, Tarryn creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for her clients, turning every session into a memorable experience. It’s no wonder that celebrities across the board flock to her for not only her unparalleled talent but also for the joy and comfort she brings to the chair.
Follow Tarryn on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tarrynfeldman/
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 17 - Special Guest Belly Button!
Belly Loves the Whites
Belly Button's unique style and stage presence will have you rolling on the floor with laughter! Belly is one of Nashville's fastest rising comedy and hosts his own show at Backyard Comedy Nashville!
Follow Belly on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bellybutton615/
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 16 - Special Guest Marianna Barksdale!
Unplanned Parenthood
Marianna Barksdale is a comedian, writer and aspiring cat lady based in Nashville, Tennessee. Originally from Florence, Alabama, Marianna is technically a Southerner but you wouldn't know it because her accent almost completely fell off during puberty. She performs regularly at comedy clubs all across the country
Follow Fiona on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/itsmariannabarksdale/
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 15 - Special Guest Rob Wentz!
Joel Osteen Never Bombs
Rob Wentz grew up in small town Idaho and has been doing comedy for 4 years. In that time he has opened for Chad Daniels, Pablo Francisco and many others. He has performed in venues ranging from bars, comedy clubs, theaters and everywhere in between. His small town charm mixed with high energy observational comedy has made him a favorite in the Pacific Northwest and he is excited to now be performing in the south where things are obviously a little bit different!
Follow Fiona on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/robwentzcomedy
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 14 - Special Guest Fiona Cauley!
Eating Ass & Naming Names
Fiona Cauley is a stand-up comedian–unusual in many ways, including that she doesn’t stand up.
Cauley suffers from Friedrich’s ataxia, a degenerate form of muscular dystrophy. She was walking in high school, she started college with a cane and ended with a walker. Now, the 26-year-old comedian is in a wheelchair, which is the inspiration for much of her act.
“People love hearing stories about my dating life and just the way being a single young woman in a wheelchair and how men tried to interact with that,” said Cauley. “It’s really awkward dating in 2022. It’s hard. But dating on the internet in a wheelchair, there’s a lot you have to say up front so things are going to get weird.”
Follow Fiona on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fionacauley
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 13 - Special Guest Jake Ruble!
Movies, Mad Scientists, & Mickey Rourke!
A comedian from the heart of Indiana with a long strange trip of a life. Growing up being ignored by a biker father and loved by a hippie mother young Jake set out to find himself. After years of drug abuse and excessive drinking, a church opened up their doors to help set this drifter on a better course. Soon after the drugs and booze were gone, a life of preaching began. After a few years, the drifter inside started clawing his way out again and the search for his true self set this now father of three out of the church and into the clubs. Staying away from heavy topics and just telling stories of years gone by, not living up to fatherly duties, living off the funds of an amazing nurse wife and the occasional Uber driver story, this comedian has one goal in mind...Laugh and Be Blessed.
Follow Jake on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jakerublecomedy/
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
About AJ Wilkerson
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, and appendix-bursting humor (that actually happened!), AJ has quickly become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, and winning The Portland Comedy Festival. His videos have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform, he can be heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM, cameoed in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, and made his standup television debut on Peacock .
Follow AJ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ajwilkersoncomedy/
Get Tickets at https://www.ajwilkerson.com/
Episode 12 - Special Guest Dean Stanfield!
Scars, Bars, & Shades in the Yard!
Dean Allen Stanfield is a Stand-Up Comedian based in Austin Texas, whose love of a good time is only matched by his love of Texas. Dean has noticed an influx of out-of-state funny people rollin' into town. As the Lone Star States' number one Ambassador for all things Texas, this Wild Mullet-Man is gonna set those funny folk right in the ways of the west. With a mullet on top and mic in hand, Dean Allen Stanfield is poised to tear thru the national comedy scene like a Texas Twister. Watch Out!
Follow Dean on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/deanastanfield
The What in Tardation Podcast with Captain Autism
Standup comedian and viral sensation AJ Wilkerson, nicknamed Captain Autism, sits down every week with comedians and co-hosts Sydni Stephens, Thomas Leon, Jimmy Hatcha and a variety of guests. This diverse collection of walking talking mental health issues come together in the safe space of The Tard Yard to discuss life, comedy, and current events with all their combined brain power. Enjoy consuming this Tardpod!
New episodes every Tuesday!
Join the Tardation Nation for pre roll episodes and exclusive content: patreon.com/TardationNation
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