Zack Lyman Podcast

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From $0 to Sold-Out Shows: How Lexis Sharde Built a Comedy Club in Eugene May 09, 2025

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Lexis Sharde is a comedian and show booker who's not waiting around—she's building her own comedy club. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to create your own lane in comedy, from booking shows to battling imposter syndrome to making space for others. If you're chasing stage time or building something bigger, this one’s for you.Lexis Club https://www.lexyscomedyclub.com/Lexis Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lextellsjokes/Learn more about Zack and upcoming tour dateshttps://zacklymanpodcast.com/

Indie Filmmaking & Stand-Up Comedy in Seattle w/ Ian Crowley May 02, 2025

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Comedian and filmmaker Ian Crowley joins me (Zack Lyman Podcast) to talk about the grind of stand-up comedy, the art of writing on stage, and the highs and lows of indie filmmaking. We also chat about his recent movie premiere at Here-After in Seattle — which I got to attend! Lots of laughs, real talk, and behind-the-scenes stories in this one.🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes: Spotify Or YouTube📍 Filmed in Seattle Washington📸 Watch the full video or listen on your favorite podcast app!

Watch On YouTube : https://youtu.be/p3zCdvyW-QgLearn More About Ian Crowley Instagram.com/iancrowley137

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The Hustle Behind an Amazon Prime Special | Patrick Bean Apr 26, 2025

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Also Watch This Episode On Youtube

https://youtu.be/rVhHtRPsRbI

In this episode, comedian Patrick Bean joins me to talk about his journey into stand-up, the behind-the-scenes story of filming Zen Comedy (now streaming on Amazon Prime), and what it really takes to prepare for a comedy special.We dive into how Zen Comedy came together, the challenges of booking shows in secret, and how passion projects can turn into real opportunities.Patrick shares lessons from the road, career tips for up-and-coming comedians, and hilarious moments you won't want to miss!Topics we cover:How Patrick got involved in Zen ComedyPreparing material for a filmed specialSelf-producing and booking comedy showsThe realities of making it to Amazon PrimeAdvice for comedians building their careers today📺 Watch Zen Comedy now on Amazon Prime!🔗 https://zencomedyhour.com/👉 Subscribe for more interviews with comedians, filmmakers, and creative minds.

Art Of Clown | Cam Kiernan on Acting, Stand-Up & TikTok Apr 18, 2025

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This week, Zack is joined by actor, comedian, and clown Cam Kiernan for a funny and insightful conversation about the world of clowning, acting, and why not all performers vibe with commercial gigs.

Cam breaks down why clown classes are actually super cool and how they’ve become a kind of alt-comedy bootcamp. They also talk about the creative tension actors face when jumping between personal, vulnerable work and more polished, commercial roles.

🎭 Topics include:

Why clowning feels like the new alt-comedy

The struggle some actors have with commercial work
Balancing creative freedom with industry expectations

Whether you're an actor, a comic, or just someone who likes hearing artists get real about their process, this episode hits that sweet spot between deep and ridiculous.

Learn more about Cam

instagram.com/camkiernan

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I Moved to Seattle & Built My Dream Podcast Studio | Solo Episode Apr 10, 2025

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We’re back, baby! And we’re doing it bigger than ever. This is the official return of the Zack Lyman Podcast, now with weekly video episodes every Friday on Spotify and YouTube—plus audio wherever you get your podcasts.

In this first solo episode, Zack kicks things off with some exciting updates:

🎬 Moving to NYC… and then Seattle (yeah, it’s been a journey)
🎤 Filming a comedy special in 2025
🛠️ Setting up a brand new multi-cam podcast studio
🚐 Hitting the road and touring the West Coast

We’ve got some incredible guests lined up and a whole new vibe coming your way—so make sure you’re subscribed, following, and ready for laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes chaos from the world of stand-up and beyond.

📅 New episodes every Friday
📺 Watch on YouTube + Spotify Video
🎧 Listen everywhere you get your podcasts

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Brooke Bierhaus - Filmmaker And Coffee Lover Apr 09, 2025

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🎙️ LOST EPISODE: Brooke Bierhaus – Filmmaking, Coffee, and Connection

In this long-lost (but now found!) episode recorded back in 2023, I sit down with filmmaker and storyteller Brooke Bierhaus. We dive into her journey making The Connected Cup — a documentary exploring human connection through coffee culture around the world.

At the time of this recording, Brooke was also getting ready to open Third Space, her dream coffee shop and community hub. It hadn’t launched yet, so you’ll hear us talk about the vision and hopes behind it before it officially became a reality.

Big thanks and an even bigger apology to Brooke for the delay — I really thought this one was gone forever. So glad it's finally out in the world.

Topics Covered:

The making of The Connected Cup
Traveling and filming around the globe
The power of storytelling and shared rituals
Pre-launch thoughts on Third Space coffee shop
Finding connection through creativity

📽️ Check out The Connected Cup:

https://tubitv.com/movies/607897/the-connected-cup

☕ Learn more about Third Space: https://www.instagram.com/thirdspace.coffee/

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https://www.instagram.com/beyondwithbrooke/

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How To Get Your Comedy Special On Streaming Services Feb 16, 2024

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In this episode comedian Zack Lyman talks about distribution for comedy specials. How do you get your special on Hulu or Amazon or even Netflix? This audio is from a Youtube Video Zack created you can watch here. https://youtu.be/u9CSrHe0G9c Learn more about Zack and upcoming tour dates. https://www.zacklymanpodcast.com/

Filming Your Comedy Special - Everything You Need To Know Feb 11, 2024

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This is the podcast version of an in-depth YouTube video I posted. If you are a comedian looking to film your first special or just trying to level up on your next one I made this for you. Feel Free To Watch The YouTube Version https://youtu.be/yo_IlHx4f04 Here are the projects I am mentioning in this podcast The Big Laugh TV Show (Now On Amazon Prime) https://biglaughshow.com/ Zen Comedy! 5 Comedians. 1 Special (Now On Amazon Prime) https://zencomedyhour.com/ Learn More About Zack Lyman https://www.zacklymanpodcast.com/

Cara Nicole AZPowergirl Returns! Aug 23, 2023

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AzPowerGirl aka Cara Nicole is a cosplayer, business owner, and stand-up comedian that has been on the show a few times, truly I enjoyed talking to her because she is such a go-getter with a great sense of purpose and she really knows how to push boundaries. Despite having multiple revenue streams, she continues doing the creative thing that she loves. Learn more about Zack and upcoming tour dates. https://www.zacklymanpodcast.com/

Chase O'Donnell Aug 14, 2023

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Chase O'Donnell is on the show this week! Talking about her new comedy special that you can check out right now Link To Chase O'donnell's https://youtu.be/5hGJ7x8b6ek Learn more about Chase https://www.instagram.com/chase_odonnell/ https://chaseeo.wixsite.com/chaseodonnell Learn more about Zack and upcoming tour dates. https://www.zacklymanpodcast.com/

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