#217 Crowd Work at Open Mics

#217 Crowd Work at Open Mics

Author: Erica Spera and Teresa DeGaetano February 6, 2026 Duration: 59:04

E & T are back this week talking about how crowd work has taken over comedy, if you should practice crowd work at open mics, and reminiscing about the days they were open mic hustlers to the point of running their own. The gals also discuss a woman who married an AI chatbot, the viral "Is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend?" article, and how society reinforces that relationship milestones are an "accomplishment". The end of the episode features a Patreon Preview.

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Ever feel like you need a good, long chat with friends who aren't afraid to say the weird thing out loud? That's the vibe of Two Stand-Up Gals. Comedians Erica Spera and Teresa DeGaetano have turned their backstage conversations into a weekly audio hangout, where nothing is off-limits. You'll hear them workshop new jokes, dissect the latest celebrity gossip, and share candid stories from the trenches of stand-up life, all while venting about whatever's bugging them that week. It's a space for honest talk about body image, creative struggles, and the general absurdity of existing, delivered with the ease of a long-term friendship. This podcast, formerly known as Shooters Gotta Shoot, captures the unfiltered and real dynamic of two comics figuring it all out, one laugh at a time. Tune in for the feeling of pulling up a chair at their kitchen table, where the conversation is always flowing and the comedy is genuinely organic.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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#175 Honesty Hour w/ Erica Spera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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#174 Short but Bold w/ Ali Kolbert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:46
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#173 Loud about Nothing w/ Sebastian Conelli & Robbie Nunes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:08
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#172 This Happy w/ Meghan Hanley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:16
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#171 Joint Custody w/ Rafi Bastos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:52
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#170 The Herpes "Cure" w/ Ariel Elias [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:40
Comedian Ariel Elias joins Erica Spera to talk all about having herpes, how she used to disclose to partners, and much more. At the end, they debate some TikTok dating advice. Submit your dating TikToks of us to discuss…
#169 Religious Moves w/ Justin Smith [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:16
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#168 Honesty Hour w/ Erica Spera [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:59
The fans submit their questions for advice from host Erica Spera, and she gets brutally honest. Submit your questions or dating TikToks of us to discuss on the show @shootersgottashootpod or Erica's Instagram stories on…
#167 Pickle Jar Theory w/ Kevin Ryan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:53
Comedian Kevin Ryan (Are You Garbage Podcast) joins Erica Spera to talk about why wearing a wedding ring doesn't matter, dating someone in a different country, how he used to shoot his shot, and the marriage fights you r…
#166 Best Sex You've Ever Had w/ JC Mendoza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:12
Comedian JC Mendoza (@peachfuzzpapi) joins Erica Spera (@spericaa) to talk about what it means to be the "best" someone's ever had, how we don't always perform to a high level, body counts, slut shaming, how he shoots hi…