Editor’s Note: Max Winter is a University of Richmond alumnus reflecting on his time at UR in the late ’90s and the campus culture he experienced. You can read more of his work on his Substack HERE. Recently, while eating carnitas in East LA, I check my phone and get...
The "Tzatziki King," Yannis Pappas, comes to Sandman Comedy Club this weekend. In advance of his three-night stand, Gabe Santamaria sat down with him to talk about history, Jeff Bezos, and how comedians are really just theatre kids. This week I got to talk with the unapologetically Greek comedian, Yannis Pappas. Known for his characters and...
At the height of the pandemic, when pretty much everyone needed a good laugh, Jack N' Minor's Pickup Comedy Show began bringing live standup to the RVA masses in a socially distanced outdoor environment. Gabe Santamaria spoke to the men behind the wheel of the only Richmond comedy show that takes place in the bed of a pickup truck. In the midst...
Getting a tattoo isn't a decision you should make lightly. Here's RVA Mag's guide to everything from deciding when to get tattooed to figuring out where you should go in Richmond to get the best possible version of the tattoo you want. A tattoo is a wonderful way to mark your journey, have a keepsake of something memorable, and use your skin as a...
We've got a real treat for you this week: Chris Alan and Winston Hodges are some hardworking comics who have made some real moves over the years. Both are heavy hitters in the DC comedy scene, and have also gained attention around the country for their solid work. I got to do a Zoom meeting with both of them at the same time and talk about the DC...
Julia Scotti is a transgender comedian with roots in the 80s comedy boom. Now, only weeks after her documentary, Julia Scotti: Funny That Way, hit streaming services, she returns to Richmond with a hilarious weekend at Sandman Comedy Club. This week I got to talk to the one and only Julia Scotti. She was a comedian back in the 80s, and performed...
This week I got to talk with the very funny Shane Gillis. I’ve always been a fan of blue comedy, or as some call it, dark comedy. I don’t know why everything has to be about color. Anyways, you can catch him this weekend doing five shows at Sandman Comedy Club. I’ve seen/heard Gillis on many podcasts and his improv skills are as sharp as his...
Gina Brillon is the latest comedy up-and-comer to hit Richmond. Gabe Santamaria caught up with her before her appearance this weekend at Sandman Comedy Club to talk parenthood, Latino cultures, and her new special, The Floor Is Lava. This week I got to talk to one of my favorite comics, Gina Brillon. I saw her latest special, The Floor Is Lava,...
Perhaps it’s not his fault, Joe is after all a second generation comedian. Much to his parent’s dismay at the age of twenty, Joe went into the family business. Straight away he was chosen College Comedian of the Year at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and shortly after he made the move to New York City where he could be on stage every night. Aside...
Comedian Mike P. Burton is bringing his comedy to Sandman Comedy Club this weekend. In advance of his arrival, Gabe Santamaria talked to him about learning how to be onstage, comedy vs. acting, and more. This week I got to interview Mike P. Burton, who will be headlining at Sandman Comedy Club for three days, beginning tomorrow. Starting his...
