Podcast
Total Schmidt Show
Hosted by Lenny Schmidt · EN
Comedian Lenny Schmidt travels the world and chats with other live performers who have also built a successful career entertaining audiences globally.
Lenny Schmidt has been a traveling Stand-up Comedian for over thirty years. In "Total Schmidt Show", Lenny sits and chats with other entertainers he runs in to as he travels. Comedians, singers, dancers, singers, song writers, magicians.... everyone who has built a career traveling and performing live on stages, cruise ships, theaters, TV, film, comedy clubs, concert halls, bar mitzvahs, strip clubs, or alleys. Some you will know. Some you will not. We shine a light on the working (not famous) live entertainer.
TSS was inspired by Lenny's previous podcast, "Quarantine Comedy", During the pandemic, Lenny spoke with other live performers about how they got through that difficult time. Everything from Zoom shows, Parking lot comedy, and streaming concerts.
For the video versions - Subscribe to "The Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5oPionBKOSfdCh8zEsA8hg?view_as=subscriber
Follow us on social media: @MrLennySchmidt on all platforms
By the way, We could use your support.
All the content on the “Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network” is free, but PAYIFUCAN
GO TO https://lennyschmidt.com/payifucan/ for numerous options
or do the mobil thing:
(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)
(Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt)
If you're really into what we're doing....... why not become a Patreon member? Get tons of bonuses, pluses, behind the scenes footage, exclusives. merch, free show tix, even get togethers, live and thru the intra web.
https://www.patreon.com/mrlennyschmidt?fan_landing=true&view_as=public
36episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Total Schmidt Show (3TSS148) Titou - Magician
Dec 1700:47:16Tap to summarizeHey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidtListen to episode 3TSS148 closley. Titou is either from Kentucky or France. I can't figure it out. I'm kidding. 100% from France. Lives in Vegas. Much like many performers (and myself pretty soon) Titou's show is great. Magician, great with the crowd. Can be extremely sarcastic. Wlaks that line perfectly. It's really fun to watch. It takes a talented and disciplined live perfrormer to walk that "edge" line at a "Family-Friendly" show. Titou doezs just that. Thats' one of my favorite acts to watch. Delicate balance. Kids, adults, grandparents all laughing at once. He was fun to watch. Great to chat with. Even more fun to hang with. I love my job man.
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (3TSS147) Dune Laila
Dec 1000:57:10Tap to summarizeHey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidtThis week I catch up with Dune Laila. An amazing singer and soloist I ran into on the Celebrity Apex. we learn about her growing up in music, performing live with her dad, and her time in France. Beautiful voice, beautiful soul, and an great chat.
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (3TSS146) Tommy Green
Dec 300:59:26Tap to summarizeHey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidtTommy Green from Canada. A Guest Entertainer I ran into on the Celebrity Apex. He's a showman. He sings, he's funny, he "dances", tell stories.... A great show an a great guy. We actually met years ago on a Carnival ship. He's one of those acts that was a soloist, worked his as off and developed his own show, started working, the rest is history. He's really a great guy. One of the most positive guys I've run in to which is is saying something cause I've had BT on this show twice. With all the travel, shows, balancing of personal lives... it's easy to get tired, discouraged or burned out. Staying present and appreciating where you are, embracing who you are with, those things help keep an entertainers head level. I know that. So does Tommy.Great Pod.
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (3TSS145) John Caponera
Nov 2600:52:56Tap to summarizeHey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidtComedy Comin' at 'cha!!.Johns a Chicago holiday tradition. Born and raised in the Chicago area, John has been coming home to play Zanies every Thanksgiving for the last forty years. Johns one of those comics everybody from Chicago knows. Dozens of acts have been influenced by him and hit the stage themselves. From "Star Search" to his own sitcom "The Good Life" John has covered some ground. I've worked with him on and of ships dozens of times over the years. Both Chicago Bears and White Sox fans... John and I have become good friends over the years. In fact I was standing in his living room the last time the Bears were in the Superbowl. I'll never forget Devon Hester running the opening kick back. One of the happiest moments of my life... followed by the Rex Grossman led Bears muddling through to an ugly loss to Peyton Manning and the Colts. Yet, we're still friends.
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (3TSS144) Luca Ferro
Nov 1800:41:03Tap to summarizeHey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidtBack to Vegas, sort of... Comedian Luca Ferro. From Chicago, Bridgeport... Hey, I'm from there!! Similar upbringing. We both had parents that used chores as punishment.. brought back some memories. We actually met at Zanies in Chicago a while ago. We worked together at Brad Garretts in Las Vegas. Funny dude. Got to hang pretty much the whole week. He lives in NY now. Great talk about stand-up. Working the crowd, reading the room, expectations, and the mental pre-show prep. I talk a lot about younger comics. How their motivation and commitment isn't what it used to be when I was younger. Luca is NOT that guy. He works at it. Love to see a younger comic really make the effort to be a good comic. Not just mail it in and depend on clicks. Gives me hope about the future of stand-up. God I'm old. i sound like Yoda."Good comic, he is..."
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (3TSS143) Bil Dwyer
Nov 1101:07:48Tap to summarizeHey, Thanks for listening! Hit me back at this link, or find me on all socials @MrLennySchmidtBil Dwyer is not only the host of Battlebots, he's and stand-up comic, a good friend, and a fellow Chicagoan. I've worked with him a few times over the years. I reached out to him when I was playing Vegas last week. I asked him to do the show and he said yes, for a small price. I'm kidding. He did the show for free!! HA! So, I saved $4. Funny cat. Had a great talk. Battlebots records live in Vegas. It's a great time, alot of fun and you can bring the kids. Or drop them off. Bill will babysit for free. I'm kidding again. He charges $175 an hour.
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (2TSS105) Jeff Harms
Nov 20, 202401:11:40Tap to summarizeFinally... The season Two Finale...Started this podcast to talk to other live entertainers about whta they do, why, how, =I love the behind thew scenes stuff. What goes into a show; The prep, the writing, thought process, structure... I kind of geek on on it. No matter what kind of live entertainment you bring to the table. My favorite, of course, is comics. Building an act, a career, the show, writing, dissecting a joke... real professional comedians. Enter Jeff HarmsJeff is a forty year vet. He's done it all. worked every type of room. Worked every type of show. Really no better way to end the season.
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (2TSS104) Jimmy Shubert
Oct 30, 202401:18:52Tap to summarizeTotal Schmidt Show - 2TSS104 - Jimmy ShubertThis was supposed to be on time. Why? Jimmy Shubert, myself and Rick D'Elia are all in Vegas working at Brad Garretts Comedy Club this week. Tonight through the weekend. So, Jimmys on this week, Rick next week..... Bottom line, you're in Vegas, coem on by and watch three headliners knock it out of the park.Shubert and I go way back. Thirty years. One of the first guys I met when I was starting out. He was already on the road doing arenas opening for Sam Kinison. We've become great friends over the years. Most of the comics I know really look upm to Jimmy. He is a flat out hustler. Always working. Always has work lined-up. he left Hollywood a few years ago, and didn';t miss a beat. Two more movies coming out the next year, heading out to open for Russell Peters..... I don't know anyone who works harder. Also, great guy and a great friend. Guys serious about his diet, what he eats and when... We cover a little of everything here.Everything ShubertWS - https://www.jimmyshubert.com/
Transcribe →Total Schmidt Show (2TSS103) Jason Andors / El Tiguere Vacano
Oct 23, 202401:02:41Tap to summarizeWe're on time, take that!!EP 2TSS103 comes in with Jason Andors / El Tiguere Vacano.Jason is a comice from NY. Buddy of mine for about 10-11 years. Guy makes me laugh my ass off. On and off stage. You'll see here. Whether it's our travels, careers, or his numerous physical ailments.... nobody puts it all in perspective like he does.El Tiguere Vacano is his alter ego. A Social media superstar in the Dominican. He pops up all over Puerta Plata, New York, anywhere with a strong Dominican presence. He's basically a high energy, Dominican version of Jason... a sensation to all Dominicans with hundreds of thousands of followers.De nada.All things Jason:FB - https://www.facebook.com/jasonandorscomedianWS - https://www.jasonandors.com/All things El Tiguere vacanoIG - https://www.instagram.com/eltiguerevacano/FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087628775791Are you subscribed to all Lenny's socials?? Website? Youtube..? Did you get or see his new special "Fire Sign??" COME ON MAN!!! Get with it.Watch "Fire Sign" Full Comedy Special: https://youtu.be/wMkw6DYdJRU?si=lG1saiyqDy-cWoJ2 or go to @800pgm and look around. It's there.Grab a copy for 10 lousy stinking bucks: https://800PGR.lnk.to/firesignIDAll Lenny Schmidt Socials:website: https://lennyschmidt.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrlennyschmidt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrlennyschmidtTW: https://x.com/MrLennySchmidtTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC5oPionBKOSfdCh8zEsA8hg All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)(Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt)Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "PAYIFUCAN" tab up top for Paypal options.Join Lenny Schmidt for "Total Schmidt Show" every Tuesday at 6pm PST. Lenny takes you around the world to clubs, cruise ships, and countries and chats with other artists and entertainment professionals who do the same. They'll discuss travel, families, the entertainment business as a whole, as well as the thought process that goes in to it all. Onstage and off. Get a "behind the scenes" look at some of the best entertainers working and traveling today. Most episodes will stream on Tuesdays. But the schedule on this one may move as much as Lenny does.
Transcribe →
Total Schmidt Show (2TSS102) Will Marfori
Oct 19, 202401:10:33Tap to summarize2TSS102 with Will Marfori.We know it's late, let's just move on.I've known Will for over ten years. He's easily one of the most intelligetnt comics I've ever known. His live show is a brilliant balance of dick jokes and clever humor. He's literally a genius. Great guy to hang with, spend sometime on a ship of off. He's also a great father of two teenage boys. He's one of those comics that you can see his life as it evolves into his act. He's an inspiring dude.Eberything Will MarforiIG - @biglimpingFB - @WillmarforiAre you subscribed to all Lenny's socials?? Website? Youtube..? Did you get or see his new special "Fire Sign??" COME ON MAN!!! Get with it.Watch "Fire Sign" Full Comedy Special: https://youtu.be/wMkw6DYdJRU?si=lG1saiyqDy-cWoJ2 or go to @800pgm and look around. It's there.Grab a copy for 10 lousy stinking bucks: https://800PGR.lnk.to/firesignIDAll Lenny Schmidt Socials:website: https://lennyschmidt.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrlennyschmidt/FB: https://www.facebook.com/mrlennyschmidtTW: https://x.com/MrLennySchmidtTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC5oPionBKOSfdCh8zEsA8hg All the content on the "Lenny Schmidt Comedy Network" is financially supported by our subscribers/followers/supporters. Want to help out? Several ways to throw cash at us.(Venmo - @MRLennySchmidt)(Cash app - $MRLennySchmidt)Go to Lennyschmidt.com and hit the "PAYIFUCAN" tab up top for Paypal options.Join Lenny Schmidt for "Total Schmidt Show" every Tuesday at 6pm PST. Lenny takes you around the world to clubs, cruise ships, and countries and chats with other artists and entertainment professionals who do the same. They'll discuss travel, families, the entertainment business as a whole, as well as the thought process that goes in to it all. Onstage and off. Get a "behind the scenes" look at some of the best entertainers working and traveling today. Most episodes will stream on Tuesdays. But the schedule on this one may move as much as Lenny does.
Transcribe →