🎙️ 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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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | EMS Hot Takes – Solo Episode

In this episode of the What’s Goin’ On Podcast, comedian and paramedic Caleb White breaks down real EMS hot takes submitted by providers—from mechanical CPR devices to paramedic training standards and the ongoing debate between confidence vs competence in the field.

Some of these takes might piss you off. Some might make you rethink how you practice. Either way, this is the real conversation EMS providers are having behind the scenes.

This episode is also dedicated to Firefighter/Paramedic Micki Guy—a loved mother, friend, instructor, and provider who was seriously injured in the line of duty. If you’re able to support her and her family, the link is below.

❤️ If you’re able to support her and her family, please consider donating: 👉 https://gofund.me/e2d194159

📲 Follow the podcast: @whatsgoinonpodcast 🎧 Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

• Caleb White (Instagram): https://instagram.com/calebjameswhite
• Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/whatsgoinonpodcast

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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Ethan Wilder – Shows and Side Hustles

In this episode, I sit down with comedian and show producer Ethan Wilder (@ethan_wilder16) to talk about everything he’s got going on — from producing his own events to the random jobs and experiences that somehow turn into comedy material.

We get into the shows Ethan is running through Wyld Eperiences LLC (@wyld.eperiencesllc), what it’s like working at a hookah lounge, hosting speed dating events, and, of course, tattoos and the stories behind them. It’s a mix of comedy talk and real-life chaos that ends up being way more relatable than it should be.

If you’re into the behind-the-scenes side of comedy or just like hearing how people juggle a bunch of different hustles, this one’s a fun listen.

📲 Follow Ethan: Instagram: @ethan_wilder16

📲 Check out Wyld Eperiences LLC: Instagram: @wyld.eperiencesllc

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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Ryan Anderson & Mel Bradshaw – Cloud City Comedy

In this episode, I’m joined by comedians Ryan Anderson and Mel Bradshaw , the people behind Cloud City Comedy in the Capital District. We talk about what goes into producing shows, building a local comedy scene, and everything that comes with it — the good, the stressful, and the stuff you don’t see from the audience.

From there, the conversation goes in a few different directions — including mental health, religious experiences, and somehow even hiking injuries. It’s one of those episodes that feels more like a real hang than an interview, but there’s a lot of insight mixed in with the chaos.

If you’re into comedy or curious about what it actually takes to run shows and grow a scene, definitely check this one out.

📲 Follow Cloud City Comedy: Instagram: @cloudcitycomedy Email: cloudcitycomedy@gmail.com (for shows, questions, or booking info)

📲 Follow the comics: Ryan Anderson (Facebook): Ryan Andersons Mel Bradshaw: @melbradshawcomedy

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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Joel Dorian – From Page to Stage

In this episode, I sit down with author and comedian Joel Dorian to talk about the overlap between writing and stand-up, finding your voice creatively, and why some stories only work when you’re honest enough to make people uncomfortable.

We get into Joel’s journey as both a writer and a comic, how storytelling changes depending on the medium, and what it’s like turning personal experiences into something people actually want to read — or laugh at. It’s thoughtful, funny, and the kind of conversation that slowly sneaks up on deeper topics without feeling forced.

If you like comedy with substance, writers who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable, and conversations that feel more like a late-night hang than an interview, this one’s worth your time.

📲 Follow Joel Dorian:

• Main page: @joeliepolieravioli

• Comedy: @j_dorian_comedy

• Writing/Author page: @j_dorian_writes

📚 Find all of Joel’s links — including where to buy his books — here: 👉 https://beacons.ai/j_dorian_writes

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🎙️ What’s Goin’ On Podcast | Blake Whitbeck & Will Johnson – Unverified EMTs and Springer-Level Chaos

In this episode, I sit down with fellow comedians Blake Whitbeck (@blakecomedy) and Will Johnson (@will_com3dy) for a conversation that starts in comedy and very quickly goes off the rails.

We talk about their very unconventional goals in stand-up, whether or not one of them is (or ever was?) an EMT, and somehow end up deep in the weeds on the inner workings of The Jerry Springer Show. From there, things only get wilder.

It’s the kind of episode where you’re not totally sure what’s real, what’s exaggerated, and what should probably stay off the record — but that’s half the fun.

If you like comedy conversations that feel more like late-night hangouts than formal interviews, this one’s for you.

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