The Bar Gig Files Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:47:43 -0400 https://barcomedyusanews.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The Bar Gig Files yes 3f189d97-729e-5948-b0b8-5af59d4d57a5 Jeremy Danley episodic true Stories and wisdom from America's Best Bar Comics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCSPGNQB

The real-life world of working comedians.

Not celebrity comedians.

Not comedy theory.

Not podcast bros.

Actual road stories from comics who've performed in bars, VFWs, breweries, casinos, and comedy clubs for decades.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jeremy Danley https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8lcr7ltkb53k0broyag32itd1u7a?.jpg The Bar Gig Files https://barcomedyusanews.buzzsprout.com Jeremy "JerDog" Danley The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Skyler Bolks "Tall Tales and Bike Trails" The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Skyler Bolks "Tall Tales and Bike Trails"  What happens when a 6'7" comedian, a 1,000-mile bicycle tour, and a lifetime of Midwest stories collide? 

Skyler Bolks, headliner on The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour, talks about life on the road, performing in neighborhood bars across America, writing razor-sharp one-liners, and the surprising inspiration behind his Jokes & Spokes bicycle comedy tour across South Dakota. 

Along the way, Skyler shares hilarious travel stories, behind-the-scenes insights into the life of a working road comic, and why some of the best comedy crowds you'll ever find are in small-town bars.

Whether you're a comedian, bar owner, or just love hearing what really happens between the gigs, this episode is packed with laughs, road wisdom, and plenty of Midwestern charm.

Topics include:

  •  Touring the country as a full-time road comic 
  •  Performing in bars vs. comedy clubs 
  •  The art of writing great one-liners 
  •  Skyler's 1,000-mile comedy bicycle tour 
  •  Life as one of America's Best Bar Comics 
  •  Why small-town audiences are some of the best in comedy 

Grab a drink, pull up a barstool, and enjoy another behind-the-scenes conversation from The Bar Gig Files

]]>  What happens when a 6'7" comedian, a 1,000-mile bicycle tour, and a lifetime of Midwest stories collide? 

Skyler Bolks, headliner on The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour, talks about life on the road, performing in neighborhood bars across America, writing razor-sharp one-liners, and the surprising inspiration behind his Jokes & Spokes bicycle comedy tour across South Dakota. 

Along the way, Skyler shares hilarious travel stories, behind-the-scenes insights into the life of a working road comic, and why some of the best comedy crowds you'll ever find are in small-town bars.

Whether you're a comedian, bar owner, or just love hearing what really happens between the gigs, this episode is packed with laughs, road wisdom, and plenty of Midwestern charm.

Topics include:

  •  Touring the country as a full-time road comic 
  •  Performing in bars vs. comedy clubs 
  •  The art of writing great one-liners 
  •  Skyler's 1,000-mile comedy bicycle tour 
  •  Life as one of America's Best Bar Comics 
  •  Why small-town audiences are some of the best in comedy 

Grab a drink, pull up a barstool, and enjoy another behind-the-scenes conversation from The Bar Gig Files

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-19489288 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1787 10 full false The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Dewayne White - Why Bar Comedy is 'Combat Comedy' The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Dewayne White - Why Bar Comedy is 'Combat Comedy' He got interrupted by hunting photos, a flying leg kick, and fake boobs -- now Bar Comedy USA Superstar, Dewayne White calls bar comedy "combat comedy." 

  • Why Bar Comedy Makes Better Comedians
  • The Bar Gig That Sounded Like a Reality Show Nobody Would Greenlight
  • The Hardest Comedy Audience is Not Always The Mean One
  • Clean Comedy is Expert Mode
  • From Army Veteran to Comedy Teacher


]]> He got interrupted by hunting photos, a flying leg kick, and fake boobs -- now Bar Comedy USA Superstar, Dewayne White calls bar comedy "combat comedy." 

  • Why Bar Comedy Makes Better Comedians
  • The Bar Gig That Sounded Like a Reality Show Nobody Would Greenlight
  • The Hardest Comedy Audience is Not Always The Mean One
  • Clean Comedy is Expert Mode
  • From Army Veteran to Comedy Teacher


]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-19433689 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1511 1 9 full true The Bar Gig Files with Guest Comedian, Ed Burroughs The Bar Gig Files with Guest Comedian, Ed Burroughs Comedian road warrior Ed Burroughs joins The Bar Gig Files with insight on how he turns the dark side of life into a great comedy show.  

  • Bar vs Club: Why bar gigs force you to fight for attention
  • Millennial retirement plan joke — silence or uproar
  • Find out if you're an asshole—take it on stage






]]> Comedian road warrior Ed Burroughs joins The Bar Gig Files with insight on how he turns the dark side of life into a great comedy show.  

  • Bar vs Club: Why bar gigs force you to fight for attention
  • Millennial retirement plan joke — silence or uproar
  • Find out if you're an asshole—take it on stage






]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-19350572 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1509 full true The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Mike Marvell - Bar Comedy USA Superstar The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Mike Marvell - Bar Comedy USA Superstar In this edition of The Bar Gig Files, comedy road warrior, Mike Marvell shares his experiences battling Wisconsin weather just to do a stand-up show, why seniors make for a great comedy crowd, and why venue enthusiasm makes or breaks a show.

]]> In this edition of The Bar Gig Files, comedy road warrior, Mike Marvell shares his experiences battling Wisconsin weather just to do a stand-up show, why seniors make for a great comedy crowd, and why venue enthusiasm makes or breaks a show.

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-19333777 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400 1688 full false The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Katrina Brown The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Katrina Brown Big hair, big mouth, big attitude is what you get when this comedy road warrior hits the stage. 

]]> Big hair, big mouth, big attitude is what you get when this comedy road warrior hits the stage. 

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18752762 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1422 full true The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Comedian Andy Gunnin The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Comedian Andy Gunnin The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Comedian Andy Gunnin -- Stand up comedy road warrior keeping the crowds coming back by keeping it PG-18.

]]> The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Comedian Andy Gunnin -- Stand up comedy road warrior keeping the crowds coming back by keeping it PG-18.

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18713672 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1412 full true Valentine's Weekend: Sold-Out Shows and Why Comedy Works Valentine's Weekend: Sold-Out Shows and Why Comedy Works  From nervous couples on high-stakes dates to singles treating the show like a live therapy session, we break down why Valentine’s crowds are uniquely unpredictable — and why laughter might be the most romantic move of all. 

]]>  From nervous couples on high-stakes dates to singles treating the show like a live therapy session, we break down why Valentine’s crowds are uniquely unpredictable — and why laughter might be the most romantic move of all. 

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18700064 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 532 full false The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Steve Sabo The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Steve Sabo The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Steve Sabo (Longevity + Energy + Midwest Bar Chops = The Caffeinated Voice of Reason)

]]> The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Steve Sabo (Longevity + Energy + Midwest Bar Chops = The Caffeinated Voice of Reason)

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18672744 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1335 full true The Bar Gig Files with Guest "Uncle Lar" Larry Reeb The Bar Gig Files with Guest "Uncle Lar" Larry Reeb Comedy Legend, “Uncle Lar” Larry Reeb dishes out wisdom and road stories from over 4 decades in the business.

]]> Comedy Legend, “Uncle Lar” Larry Reeb dishes out wisdom and road stories from over 4 decades in the business.

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18670375 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1316 full false The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Derek Luna The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Derek Luna The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Derek Luna describes his bar comedy journey to performance versatility.

]]> The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Derek Luna describes his bar comedy journey to performance versatility.

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18660070 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1272 full false Valentine's Day Comedy Valentine's Day Comedy Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18660143 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 320 full false The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Michael Cheselka The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Michael Cheselka The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Michael Cheselka shares his best advice as one of the original outlaws of comedy

]]> The Bar Gig Files with Guest, Michael Cheselka shares his best advice as one of the original outlaws of comedy

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-18660022 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1229 full false Adults-Only, But Handle With Care Adults-Only, But Handle With Care  The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour is proudly adults-only. We’re not out here trying to make balloon animals for your kid’s birthday party.  We’re serving up beers, laughs, and the kind of stories you don’t repeat to your boss on Monday morning.  But here’s the thing: adults-only doesn’t just mean “say the F-word until people clap.” It’s this strange cocktail of being relatable and edgy at the same time. 

]]>  The Pub & Grub Comedy Tour is proudly adults-only. We’re not out here trying to make balloon animals for your kid’s birthday party.  We’re serving up beers, laughs, and the kind of stories you don’t repeat to your boss on Monday morning.  But here’s the thing: adults-only doesn’t just mean “say the F-word until people clap.” It’s this strange cocktail of being relatable and edgy at the same time. 

]]> Jeremy Danley Buzzsprout-17774562 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 484 full false