Comedy

Lance Cain is a local stand up comedian and host of the comedy open-mic at Anvil & Forge in downtown Springfield. He has performed across the St. Louis and Springfield areas, as well as some virtual reality spaces. He sat down with Community Voices to talk about his experience as a comedian, musician, and father.

Clean comedy and being nice has served Nate Bargatze well. It brings him to Springfield May 31 and June 1 for the "Be Funny" tour, live at the UIS Performing Arts Center. Nate spoke to Cory Pitt on Community Voices to talk about his career, the pressures of clean comedy, celebrity golf and so much more. Laugh with one of the nation's hottest comedians!

Starring Rosa Speaker, Zach Boblitt, Tom Brown, and Steve Sykes! This episode is ridiculous, hilarious, and Larry almost loses his mind.

All the way back in 2019 Craig and Jeremy (you know, the guys in charge and the ones with the wildly popular Ted Lasso show) approached Larry to do a show. Something different. Something new. Larry devised a useless debate show. So, the first episode was ready to be recorded in March of 2020...and, well, you know. But here it is! The show as it was always meant to be!

Mark Schiff is a comedian and author of the book “Why Not?: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah.” The book includes several life lessons, stories about Schiff’s famous friends and a healthy dose of humor. Schiff spoke to Community Voices on NPR Illinois about the book and the behind-the-scenes stories of life as a standup comedian.Schiff will open for Jerry Seinfeld at his Feb. 17 performance in Springfield, Ill. For more information about Schiff’s book visit www.markschiff.com.

Chris Speyrer is the owner of the Mason City Limits Comedy Club. He spoke to Community Voices about touring the U.S. as a comedian and eventually settling in Mason City. He also shared some behind-the-scenes stories of life on the road and how he enjoys running a comedy club where he can be surrounded by funny people.

Larry is joined by comedian, co-host of Running the Light Podcast, and good friend Jeremy Plumb. They discuss movies, iPODS, and standup comedy.

Al Nimpson is a Springfield comedian and half of the two men behind Belly Laffs, an independent comedy group. He spoke to Community Voices about his first time doing standup and how, despite it not going well, it encouraged him to keep trying. He also provided insight into the Springfield comedy scene and gave advice on how to practice standup comedy.

Al Nimpson is a Springfield comedian and half of the two men behind Belly Laffs, an independent comedy group. He spoke to Community Voices about his first time doing standup and how, despite it not going well, it encouraged him to keep trying. He also provided insight into the Springfield comedy scene and gave advice on how to practice standup comedy.

Larry Smith talks with Bea Bonner about life as a comedian and podcaster.