About this episodeMatt Taylor and Vienna Collie discuss their recent tour experiences, highlighting a successful redemption show…AI summary
Matt Taylor and Vienna Collie discuss their recent tour experiences, highlighting a successful redemption show in Buffalo and a challenging, poorly equipped performance in Hoboken. They also announce upcoming appearances including a Netflix poker tournament and a show at the Hotel Cafe, while promoting their podcast Patreon and a sponsor.
Key takeaways 4
Buffalo comedy club offers a 'redemption' opportunity for comedians; Vienna notes that sales typically improve by the third or fourth visit to that specific venue.
Hoboken venue presented severe accessibility and audio issues: the stage was floor-level (making Vienna, who uses a wheelchair, invisible to back rows), and constant noise from ice/silverware prep and bar music drowned out the performance.
Tour logistics can be complicated by last-minute show additions; Vienna booked the wrong hotel in Elmira, NY, adding an hour to their drive between Buffalo and Hoboken.
Audience engagement remains strong even during difficult shows; fans stayed for the meet-and-greet and bought merchandise despite the poor venue conditions.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“It's like the restaurant and the show had no communication.”
▶ 36:15Matt describing the chaotic environment where staff were loudly preparing silverware and ice just feet away from Vienna's stage.
“I cried. I was like, 'What am I doing?' ... And now I have my like Time for Redemption. And it did feel like redemption.”
▶ 11:48Vienna reflecting on her previous poor sales in Buffalo and the emotional satisfaction of selling out 150 seats on her return.
“It's just a silent room if you don't hear him it's just a silverware in the ice bucket the whole time.”
▶ 25:00Vienna describing the auditory experience of her Hoboken set, where audience members talking and kitchen noise made it impossible to hear jokes.
“Vengeance and a venue.”
▶ 42:55Matt joking about their future return to Hoboken after the disastrous first experience.
Chapters & Sections (23)▼
0:00Freestyle Rapping and Podcast Contentchapter2
1:50Podcast Format and Content Discussion
3:08Handicap Placards and Parking Etiquette
4:43Upcoming Tour Dates and Ticket Informationchapter1
6:53Buying Tickets and Supporting the Show
8:55Traveling to Performances and Scheduling Challengeschapter2
10:23Challenges of Headlining in Music Festivals
11:39Overcoming Setbacks in Music Career
13:05Exciting Upcoming Music Festival Announcementschapter2
15:35Travel Logistics and Navigation Challenges
16:55Road Trip Experiences and Emotional Reactions
18:37Discovering Hoboken's Hidden Gemchapter6
20:29Venue Setup and Comedy Performance Challenges
22:34Comedy Show Experience in a Loud Room
27:15Overcoming Challenges in Live Music Performances
28:56Challenges of Crowd Work in Comedy
30:48Hotel Room Booking Chaos and Confusion
32:38Challenges and Disappointments on the Road
34:09Accessibility Challenges in Live Music Venueschapter1
36:35Accessibility Issues in Live Performance Venues
38:25Creating Music and Poetry on Patreonchapter2
40:07Transitioning to Slam Poetry and Patreon Content
42:19Nicotine Toothpicks as Alternative to Smoking
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