Moment of Wenz
A podcast about a stand up comedian's mailing list. Comedy's own, Brad Wenzel updates the state of his grassroots attempt to build a following. He also answers questions submitted by other comedians and shares stand up clips from his live shows. Comedy's own, Blain Hill "produces" the show.
Brad Wenzel is a touring headliner who has made 3 stand-up appearances on CONAN and more recently performed on Netflix is a Joke Radio. His debut comedy album Sweet Nothings was released on Jack White’s rock label, Third Man Records and can be heard on SiriusXM. Paste Magazine described Brad’s 2023 special, joke. joke. joke. as “Watching Wenzel feels like hanging out with your funniest, weirdest friend; it's relaxing and utterly enjoyable" Paste also listed joke. joke. joke. as one of the 20 best comedy specials of the year.
Episodes
28 episodes
2,437 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
Once again, the pod has returned. The grassroots movement marches on with a double-stuffed episode including 6 months of updates. There's a couple stand up clips. Blain and Brad talk about socks, but only briefly.
-67 Wenz Heads. +70 Wenz Heads. with Blain Hill
Blain and Brad reunite after two months off. A lot has happened. The mailing list "stock market" is tumultuous. A big ol' half hour episode with two stand up clips in there.
2,015 Wenz Heads. Solo Episode.
The big 2,000. Brad just couldn't stay away. Stick around to the end for some quality sound effects as Brad updates the state of the grassroots movement on this milestone episode. There's also a stand up clip of Brad riffing at a comedy class g...
1,914 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
Mailing list gets nice bump. A stacked boring report: hats blowing off, comedy festival antics, Brad gets recognized at 7-11, Brad yells at old man by mistake. Also an audience member who slaps his knee makes his presence known at a show. Then,...
1,822 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
We've never seen Wenz Head numbers like this before. One month of growth condensed into a single episode. Also, a stand up clip with a blind woman.
1,645 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
We're so back. Blain and Brad answer questions about memorizing long sets, wheat thins, God, and toast. Brad talks about a music festival he performed at in San Diego 6-7 years ago. There's a stand up clip from Don't Tell shows in Columbus.&nbs...
1,576 Wenz Heads. Solo Boring Report.
Blain will be back for the next episode, but hopefully this update holds you over. Brad mourn's the end of the Lion's historic season and talks about a cat fort.
1,541 Wenz Heads. Producer: Brad Wenzel
Episode 21! Brad accidentally lost the episode. Whoops. Still worth a listen for the extended stand up clip at the end.
1,517 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
Episode 20. The last one of 2024. Mailing list closes the year strong and we answer some questions.
1,356 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
Episode 19: The year of the ding starts early. We have questions from Johanna Medranda and more. Stand up clip from The Comedy Cabin in Janesville, Wisconsin.
1,353 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
Episode 18! We got questions. Topics include: Tacos vs. Burritos, Alaina Bamfield wants to play God with when we lose teeth, and when was a gig surprisingly good.
1,346 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
The 17th episode! We answer some questions about food opinions and laughing. I did the math wrong so I said 1,345, but I meant 1,346 :)
1,344 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
The 16th episode. Blain and Brad discuss a magician in the crowd in Baltimore, Janesville Wisconsin being a hidden gem, and more.
1,321 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
Questions are back! Brad and Blain rank "Top 5 Midwest Guys" and talk about obscure references in jokes.
-19 Phantom Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
The mailing list has never been more tumultuous. Also, Brad remembers meeting a guy with a funny name in Flint. There's talk about the movie, Heretic. Recorded 11-12-24.
1,257 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
The mailing list continues to grow. Blain and Brad workshop some catchphrases, discuss shows in Traverse City, Family Matters, and Brad's cat. Stand up clip from near Cleveland where a guy had a crazy laugh. Join the mailing list!
1,239 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
It's Halloween (when we recorded this). Blain and Brad discuss Halloween and when stores just start doing their own thing. A very scary stand up clip from a show in Cleveland-ish. Join the mailing list at bradcomedy.com
1,217 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
A record number for the mailing list. Brad talks about Tom Petty for the entire episode. There's a stand up clip of Brad getting yelled at by a scary Realtor lady. Join the mailing list at bradcomedy.com
1,150 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
We keep it tight on the 10th episode. Nothing wrong with that. Boring report: sick cat edition. Listener question about being on the news for turning 110 years-old. Stand up clip where Brad gets interrupted by a haunting train whistle. ...
1,141 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
A nice little bump in the mailing list. The boring report: Mall of America edition. A question from Comedy's own Trevor Smith. Join the mailing list at bradcomedy.com
1,101 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
The mailing list hits a new milestone. Brad and Blain discuss some cool venues Brad performed at over the past week: The Michigan Theater, The Comedy Attic. They answer questions about pre-show rituals and banana bread. The stand up clip is fro...
1,073 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
The grassroots movement continues. This week's boring report contains more road tales from Virginia. Blain and Brad answer part two of the diner question from the previous episode. There's a story about Waffle House. A joke about ham and cheese...
1,058 Wenz Heads. Producer: Blain Hill
Comedy's own Blain Hill and Brad talk about being on the road in Virginia. They also update the mailing list, answer comedian questions, and share a clip from Brad opening for Maria Bamford at the Traverse City Opera House. join th...