Comedian and Comedy Store door guy Mikey McDonald joins us to unpack the “weird delusional belief” that made him move to Nashville and chase stand-up comedy before he had ever done a single open mic. After failing out of a master’s program, battling addiction, and convincing himself he’d have a Netflix special in nine months, Mikey decided blind confidence was the only option. This is what happens when delusion meets ambition — and somehow doesn’t fall apart.

We get into his early stand-up days, performing at a strip club, grinding through open mics, "playing" college football, and eventually earning his way into The Comedy Store. It’s a conversation about ego, risk, addiction recovery, chasing stage time, and the irrational belief you sometimes need to survive in stand-up comedy.

New episodes every Monday.

Subscribe, like, and drop a comment — it really helps the show.

Check out Mikey -

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeymcdonald55

🥃 Official Spirits Sponsor – Great Lakes Distillery

Website: https://greatlakesdistillery.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatlakesdistillery

🎲Episode Sponsor - FU The Game

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fu_thegame

Website: https://futhegame.com

🍸 Cocktails with Dimples and The Beard

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cwdatb

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwdatbpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CocktailswithDimplesandTheBeard

X: https://twitter.com/dimplesthebeard

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cocktailsdimplesthebeard

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6163487

📧 For sponsorships or collaborations: cwdatb@gmail.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I Had This Weird Delusional Belief ~ Mikey McDonald | Ep. 266