14. Tyler Barriss: More than Meets the Eye

Justin C Russell is a standup comedian today, but he wasn't always. He's dabbled in satanism, pivoted all the way to devout Christianity, even becoming an evangelist rapper and publishing his own worship book. One of the most interesting people I know, get to know Justin C Russell this week with me.

Sobriety has shaped every area in my life in ways I could have never imagined. Its made dating harder? Do friends see me differently? Is going against the grain a good thing? Let's get into it.

He turned down Ink Master, he tattooed a prostitutes asscrack, and he produces some of the best comedy shows in the state of Oklahoma: it's Andrew Patterson!

Evan Hughes is the godfather of Tulsa comedy, but he wasn't always. There was a time when he was just another open nicer . Evan talks about his rise from newbie to elite show runner, shares the adorable story of how he and his girlfriend got together, and answers some big time philosophical questions.

From taking 480V directly to the body to his own brother almost dying, Nick Campbell has seen some things. Nick is an electrical contractor, a standup comedian, and a comedy show producer. This week Nick tells me about some scary moments from his work in the field of electricity and shares some insights from the booker's perspective on comedy.Follow Me on Other Platforms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody.troutman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody.troutman

Cepeda Cheeks is a standup comic from Tulsa, Oklahoma and a veteran of the United States Army. When Mike Pence came to town things got out of hand and Cepeda almost got got! Cepeda is one of the best comics I know personally and and I'm so glad he not only survived that experience, but came on the pod to talk about it. We talk his roast battle prowess, time in the army, and the legacy he hopes to leave for his son.Catch me on other Platforms:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody.troutman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody.troutman

Lacee Rains is a Tulsa comic with an alter ego: Butterslutz the Sex Ed Clown! Lacee is one of the most interesting people I have ever met: a nun school drop out, sex ed clown, sexually fascinated by Nicolas Cage, collects haunted dolls, and doesn't even have a driver's license!

Dace Carlson talks growing up in a trailer park, shares war stories of his days as a Walmart freezer room soldier, and tells us why he loves old planes. Dace is one of my closest friends and a hilarious comic. So glad he came by the TroutPod today!Follow me on other social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody.troutman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cody_TroutmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody.troutman

Caleb McCourry is a standup comic, member of the Copper Valhalla, a close friend of mine, and one of the strangest people I know. Incapable of being serious while simultaneously looking deadly serious 24/7, the man is a contradiction! Check out the video version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CodyTroutPodFollow me on other social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody.troutman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cody_TroutmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody.troutman#comedy #podcast

Tyler Barriss is a close friend, a comedian, and a multi faceted individual. From crafting jokes, to growing up as a pastor's kid, to raising a son with autism (which he also might have?) Tyler's brain has many layers, and on this episode we get to peel those back.Follow me on other social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody.troutman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cody_TroutmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody.troutman#comedy #podcast