After a comedy show in Cottage Grove, Julia Reed Nichols pulls up a chair with comics Jake Woodmansee, Chris G and Terry Geil for a conversation that wanders—in the best possible way—from touring and dating to news fatigue, angry beavers, and the finer points of being a good tourist. The crew swaps stories about building a comedy scene in Central Oregon, navigating modern relationships, and trying to meet people without looking like a suspicious person in the grocery store.
Along the way: the comics chats about Springfield’s claim to Simpsons fame, Reno’s Circus Circus, whether comedians make the news more bearable, and why the best jokes come from sounding like yourself.
This episode also features Seattle comic and software engineer Justine Ventura, who talks about starting in comedy, balancing a day job with late-night sets, and finding her lane in hosting, roast comedy, and community-based shows. We also get into what makes the Seattle scene welcoming for newer comics, how festivals sharpen stagecraft, and why creating shows around identity and shared background can make the material stronger.
Expect the loose, unfiltered energy of a post-show hang, plus local comedy tips, open-mic shout-outs, and a peek at upcoming shows and stand-up classes in Central Oregon.
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