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Auditioning for the COMEDY STORE 🍿🤣 #flyonthewall #podcast #comedy #shorts

January 26, 2026 / 00:44

This episode features a discussion about the Comedy Store, its atmosphere, and the audition process for comedians. Guests share their experiences with the legendary venue.

The hosts talk about the unique energy of the Comedy Store, describing it as nerve-wracking due to its dark ambiance. They mention how superstar comedians perform there, often for little pay.

One guest recalls their audition experience with Mitzi Shore, the iconic owner of the Comedy Store. They humorously recount being told to come back in two years after receiving feedback on their performance.

The conversation includes laughter and camaraderie as they reflect on their early stand-up days and the challenges they faced in the comedy scene.

TLDR

Comedians share their experiences auditioning at the Comedy Store and its unique atmosphere.

Episode

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the comedy store which is the mothership. >> Yeah, it's great. >> It gets superstar comedians to come in
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there and play for a nickel and it's been a great thing. I still when I've
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gone in there always gives me a little bit of the willies >> cuz it's a little nerve-wracking.
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>> Something about the black walls. >> It's pitch black in there
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>> and the energy around it. >> Did you audition for Mitsy? >> Of course.
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>> Did you get it? >> No. >> You didn't? >> No, >> I didn't either. I think you would get
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it before me for sure. Nah, my standup was pretty rudimentary at that point. I went over to her booth and she's on her
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third cocktail. Looks up. You should wear a sweater, darling. Come back IN TWO YEARS.
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>> [laughter] >> YOU buy a sweater every day for tears.

Episode Highlights

  • The Mothership Experience
    The Mothership attracts superstar comedians and offers a unique atmosphere.
    “It gets superstar comedians to come in and play for a nickel.”
    @ 00m 03s
    January 26, 2026
  • Auditioning for Mitsy
    A candid moment about the struggles of auditioning at The Comedy Store.
    “You should wear a sweater, darling. Come back IN TWO YEARS.”
    @ 00m 35s
    January 26, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • You should wear a sweater, darling. Come back IN TWO YEARS.
    Auditioning for the COMEDY STORE 🍿🤣 #flyonthewall #podcast #comedy #shorts

Key Moments

  • Nerve-Wracking Atmosphere00:08
  • Audition Failures00:17
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