Wings, Wrenches and Wisecracks with Tom McClain and Hangar Comedy

Join Paul Ward in this week's episode of "15 Minutes with Paul Ward" as he sits down with Tom McClain, the mastermind behind Hangar Comedy. The conversation begins by unveiling Tom's unique transition from Air Force mechanic to stand-up comedian, touching on his military camaraderie and playful pranks.

As the discussion unfolds, Tom shares insights into his early days on stage, the significance of life experiences in comedy, and what he believes makes a comedian truly great. From the origins of Hangar Comedy's name to navigating the challenges of the "PC Crowd," listeners get an intimate look into Tom's journey. Discover the importance of laughter in a world in turmoil, get a sneak peek into upcoming events, and learn how Hangar Comedy creatively adapted during shutdowns. This episode is a rollercoaster of humor, resilience, and the artistry behind the laughter.

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What you’ll learn during this episode:

0:00 Introduction of our guest Tom McClain of Hanger Comedy

0:31 Tom McClain has a military background- He was a mechanic in the Air Force

1:13 How Tom McClain went from being an Air Force mechanic to a stand up comedian

2:30 Joking around with fellow servicemen and some “PG Pranks” courtesy of Tom

4:47 Tom shares how he chose a job at a homeless shelter/receiving home for children to give him flexibility to pursue comedy

7:04 The first time on stage and how everything expanded from there

8:47 Life experiences make great comedy material

9:30 Life is a journey and material travels along with it

10:00 What makes a good comedian?

11:15 A move to Southern California forced a shift in Tom’s schedule

12:42 Where Hangar Comedy gets its name from 

13:08 Tom also started podcasting on Giggles Radio Network

13:20 “The Walkout” and what this podcast is all about

15:22 The preparation is done, it's time to get to the stage and deliver

15:32 The high of getting laughs and the low of a silent audience, what Toms says about gaining “an audience”

17:42 The “PC Crowd” and comedy shows 

18:11 Laughter is such an important aspect of life, especially with the world in turmoil 

18:38 Events that are coming up for Tom and Hangar Comedy: FEB 9 with headliner Kira Soltanovich

19:45 “Getting around” the rules when everything else was shut down

20:41 Tom tells us about when Kira Soltanovich gets on stage for the first time in a long time

21:31 Selling tables helped keep the doors open when everything else was shut down

22:30 Find out when the Hangar events are each month

23:30 Giggle Live’s website: Giggles Live Comedy and Tom McClain’s email: giggleslivesp@gmail.com

24:19 Giggle Live’s/Hangar Comedy’s contact info

24:29 A special thanks to our sponsor: Opus Escrow

 

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Hangar Comedy:
Located in the Historic Santa Paula Airport in The Hangar Grille
824 E Santa Maria St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
805-651-3564
www.giggleslive.com

 

Contact Tom McClain:
Email: giggleslivesp@gmail.com

 

Contact Paul Ward:
805-479-5004
paul@homeandranchteam.com

 

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