🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Shawn Barnes – Capital Region's Funniest Comic Talks Comedy & Movies

In this episode, Caleb White sits down with comedian, filmmaker, and producer Shawn Barnes to talk about his journey through stand-up comedy and the exciting opportunities that have come with it.

Winner of the 2025 Capital Region's Funniest Comic Competition, Shawn shares what the victory has meant for his career, his experience opening for Adam Ray, and what it's like performing at some of New York's top comedy clubs, including the Albany Funny Bone, Comedy Works, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, The Stand, and more.

The conversation also explores Shawn's work in filmmaking, including his recent film project with director Jay Leonard. They discuss the challenges of independent filmmaking, bringing a vision to life, and how storytelling translates from the comedy stage to the movie screen.

Topics include: 🏆 Winning the 2025 Capital Region's Funniest Comic Competition 🎤 Opening for Adam Ray and performing throughout New York State 😂 Growing as a comedian and taking the next step in comedy 🎬 Producing independent films and working behind the camera 🎥 Creating the film It's Always Almost Over with director Jay Leonard 🎭 Balancing careers in stand-up comedy and filmmaking

Whether you're a fan of stand-up, independent film, or hearing how entertainers build a career from the ground up, this episode offers an inside look at the hustle behind both industries.

📲 Follow Shawn Barnes: Instagram: @shawnbarnes32 🌐 Website: shawnbarnescomedy.com

🎬 Follow It's Always Almost Over: Instagram: @alwaysalmostover

Be sure to check out Shawn's website for upcoming tour dates, stand-up clips, film projects, and more.

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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Sam Badali – Comedy, Church & Chasing Stage Time

In this episode, Caleb White sits down with fellow comedian Sam Badali (@sam_badali) for a conversation about growing up in church, finding comedy, and performing in scenes across Vermont, New York City, and Upstate New York.

The two discuss how their backgrounds shaped their sense of humor, the differences between comedy scenes in different parts of the Northeast, and what it takes to keep developing as a comic while constantly chasing stage time.

They also talk about Sam's podcast, "Whatever Happened There," which he co-hosts with Rex Lengyel.

Topics include: ⛪ Growing up in church and how it influenced comedy 🎤 Performing stand-up in Vermont, NYC, and Upstate New York 🛣️ Traveling for comedy and building experience on the road 😂 Finding your voice as a comedian 🎙️ Creating and hosting the Whatever Happened There podcast

If you're interested in stand-up comedy, comedy scenes around the Northeast, or hearing comics talk about the experiences that shaped them, this episode is definitely worth checking out.

📲 Follow Sam Badali: Instagram: @sam_badali

🎙️ Check out "Whatever Happened There" Instagram: @samandrexpod

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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Frank Palangi – DIY Horror, Indie Music & Wearing Every Hat

In this episode, Caleb White sits down with Frank Palangi — indie hard rock artist, horror filmmaker, actor, director, and editor — for a conversation about independent filmmaking and the reality of creating projects from the ground up.

The episode covers Frank’s process for writing, directing, editing, producing, and acting in his own films, along with the realities of distributing independent movies. They also discuss balancing music with filmmaking, creative burnout, and the grind of being a fully independent artist.

Topics include: 🎬 Independent horror filmmaking 🎭 Acting, directing, editing, and producing films ✍️ Frank’s creative and writing process 📦 Distributing independent movies 🎸 Balancing filmmaking with a music career 🎥 Stories from working on movie sets

Whether you’re into horror films, indie music, filmmaking, or just hearing how creative people build things from scratch, this episode has a lot to offer.

📲 Follow Frank Palangi: 🎬 Film Instagram: @palangifilms 🎸 Music Instagram: @frankpalangimusic ▶️ YouTube: @FrankPalangi 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Music 🌐 Website: frankpalangi.com

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