Smartypants Jack Michelle joins the hosts to discuss identity and Justin Bieber’s church. Andre performs a winter cleaning of his jokes, and Shelby painstakingly tries to remember Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116. Jack has a podcast called Don’t Believe Jack. Find it here: https://anchor.fm/dontbelievejack

There's No Punchline, Though

Jack Michelle & A Dolly Parton Quote

Guest Corey Fabyan shares his fascinating and encouraging insights about hosting and comedy with Shelby and Andre. They stay on topic for most of the episode despite Shelby’s best efforts to derail everything. Absinthe is lit on fire, and Andre briefly explains his Doobie Decimal System. For more information on Open Mic Ordinaire (or to […]

Corey Fabyan & A Half Dollar-Sized Spider

In the tenth (wow) episode of There’s No Punchline, Though, Shelby asks Andre to tell a story and then ridicules it for being too depressing. The hosts express concern over the difference between what comedians think is funny and what audiences think is funny. Andre decides that the real point of golf is actually ball […]

New Segments & Not Getting Stabbed

Nick Kaminsky & Then I Woke Up

Andre reveals that the podcast was called out on SNL for being pointless, but then the hosts proceed to do the exact pointless thing for which they were called out. Shelby asks Andre about mics, but instead they talk about their dates on Andre’s birthday.

Catching Up & The Midnight Tamagotchi Revelation

Shelby and Andre are joined by the chill and funny JR Hernandez, another open mic host. They discuss mosh pits, gatekeeping, different highs and lows of performing, and, yes, Hamilton. For more information on the mic JR hosts, visit https://www.openmicordinaire.com

JR Hernandez & The City of Words

Shelby and Andre are guest-less once again as they talk about their  experiences outside their open mic comfort zones. They workshop an idea for an erotic true crime podcast, and Shelby causes damage to Andre’s property.

New Mics & Breaking Glass

In the first episode with guests, Shelby and Andre ask simple questions about setting up an open mic. Some of those questions are actually answered. Also, Andre learns more about the Air Bud movie franchise. For more details about the guests and Quantum Mic, email quantummic@gmail.com

Richard Rosenthal & Scott Malkovsky

Shelby and Andre get into their doubts and insecurities relating to comedy and to most other areas of life. Andre asks tough questions about Florida, and Shelby decides on a stage name.

Self-Doubt & Pan Bimbo

Andre explains why he missed the open mic, Shelby tells THE family story, and the hosts make fun of each other’s beds. Yes, they talk about their parents again.

One Set & A Bus Accident

Shelby and Andre talk about scheduling issues and dead grandmothers. Andre tries to convince Shelby that Schindler’s List is a comedy. The poem that Shelby can’t remember is “Notes on the Peanut” by June Jordan.

Scheduling & The Twilight Saga

In the first episode of There’s No Punchline, Though, Shelby and Andre express their feelings about their very first LA open mic experience. But, let’s be honest, they spend most of the time talking about their parents.

First Mic & What We Look Like

As they bravely step foot into various puddles of the Los Angeles comedy open mic scene, Shelby Schwieterman and Andre Hernandez discuss their experiences and question why they’re even friends.

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