I'm Getting There

#9 – Changing Lanes w/ Mikey Towey

On this episode I sat down with one of my closest friends, Mikey Towey. He's been involved in the Cannabis industry for several years, and we talk about his journey through the industry and the challenges/successes he's faced. We also talked about his new business and reminisce on our college days together and what's in store! Follow him on Instagram @midsman_ and also check out his companies website at www.greaterholdings.co

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#8 – From the Outer Rim w/ Mikey McKernan

On this episode I sat down with LA comic Mikey McKernan! We talked about quarantine and his puzzle streak, went deep into some Star Wars stuff(not sorry) and Mikey talks about his experiences and stories of being a background actor in several shows and an upcoming movie! Follow him on Instagram @mikeymckernan and you can also go check out mikeymckernan.com

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#7 – OxyTouches w/ Jon Gab

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today's guest is Bay Area comic and Drip God, Jon Gab. We talk about quarantine, his 'Messy Boi Messages', the drip mentality and his experiences in stand up comedy. You can follow him at @jongabcomedy on Instagram and request a messy message of your own!

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#6 – Fake IDs w/ Sam Weber

On today's episode I sit down with friend and comic Sam Weber, who for the past 6 years has been running an awesome open mic and showcase at the Poet & Patriot in Santa Cruz. We talk about the Poet, Fake IDs, an amazing AM radio station in the area and the recent protests to shelter in place. You can follow him @areacomedian on all platforms.

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#5 – Beer Chicken w/ Jorge Sanchez

I got the opportunity to sit down with San Jose Comic and good friend Jorge Sanchez. We talk about his 5 year tenure as the host of the Frascati Comedy Night, the Bay Area, and Jorge learns about my moms chicken. You can follow him on Instragram @jorgemsanchez

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#4 – Messages from the Void w/ Joe Begley

I had the chance to sit down with East Coast transplant and Bay Area comic Joe Begley. He recently moved to San Francisco during the quarantine so we talk about the empty city, East Coast vs West Coast comedy. What it's like to open for big name comics and his recent success on Tik Tok! Go follow him on Instagram @joebegleycomedy for more.

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#3 – Everything is E.T. w/ Ruben Escobedo III

I had the chance sit down and talk with my good friend Ruben Escobedo. He co-produces one of the most interesting and amazing comedy shows in the Bay Area called 'Pick Your Poison', he also has 2 podcasts that you should go check out as well called 'Kid Tested, Mother Approved' and 'Time Machine Talk Show'. We discuss life during quarantine, Zoom/Online Comedy and how every movie during our childhood was basically ET. You can follow him at @thecubiksrube in Instagram and also make sure to check out @pickyourpoisoncomedy

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#2 – Mystery Sharpies w/ McKenzie Ruiz

Today's guest is one of my favorite people to hang with at open mics/shows. She's a talented comic and all around funny person its McKenzie Ruiz! On today's episode we discuss the current shelter in place order and what that has done to the Santa Cruz comedy scene. I admit my childhood fears and we also talk about her recent adventure into her attic and what she found and how placing high expectations on things does more harm than good.

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#1 – Chili Handshakes w/ Gabriel Alvizo

It's the first episode! I had a guest to help me introduce the podcast, it's my good friend and comic Gabriel Alvizo! We talk about his life in Chicago where he moved to pursue stand up, our thoughts on quarantine and comedy and our mutual love for hardcore/metal music. He also talks about his recent desire to make chili! He told me the recipe came out great! He isn't on social media at the moment but if you would like to get a hold of him you can email him at [email protected]

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Hey! I'm Michael Booth, host of the I'm Getting There Podcast and a comedian based in the Monterey Bay. I also work in the cannabis industry, play music and have this platform to interview other comedians, artists, cannabis professionals, musicians and much more diving into their passions and sharing experiences. "I'm Getting There" refers to all of us trying to reach our goals one way or another, and I am to hear to share stories of how others and myself are all doing exactly that!