Episodes
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Imin Love to talk about going to a Historically Black College in New Orleans, joining a fraternity, partying on Bourbon Street, relationships, methods for breaking up, working at jobs you hate, being raised by his grandparents, and Robert convinces him to start being brutally honest with people. Follow us at:  www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @iminjlove @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto
Published 03/23/21
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Aurora Singh (World Series of Comedy) to talk about stumbling into comedy to impress a date, playing college basketball in Reno, Punjabi/Haitian background, visiting Haiti, her mom buying a house on accident, her father's ridiculous hidden life, marriage, and transitioning from Division I athlete to struggling with weight. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @aurorasingh @random.thoughts.podcast @bobbyomoto Twitter: @aurorasingh @bobbyomoto
Published 03/16/21
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Stephan Sanders (BET, MTV) who used to open for one of the greatest comedians of all time Patrice O'Neal. They talk about how they met, lessons he learned, ridiculous things he would do on stage, and the recent documentary. They talk about stumbling into comedy, playing minor league baseball, parenting, learning not to care so much, and where we go from here. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @iamstephsanders @random.thoughts.podcast...
Published 03/09/21
Robert Omoto sits with Flat Earth Dave (Sam Tripoli's Tin Foil Hat, Anthony Cumia's In Hot Water, and Alex Jones INFOwars) to talk about why he believes the earth is flat! He rebuttals arguments for a round earth, explains why we are being lied to, Arctic ice walls, NASA, and where we go from here!  Dave's videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O6Q3sSSJsM&t=90m40s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMBJuXZQcx8 Follow us at: www.TheFlatEarthPodcast.com www.robertomoto.com
Published 02/16/21
Robert Omoto sits with Carl Lee (Bob and Tom Show, Last Comic Standing) to talk about Kevin Durant's scalp, going to school in Wisconsin, starting comedy in hotels, working the road, having to remove bad comics from a long running show, Bill Bellamy getting him on "Last Comic Standing", and making a huge comedy decision that made him a better man. Carl Lee stand-up clip https://youtu.be/JW7Mkvzf-II Follow us at:  www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @bobbyomoto  Twitter: @bobbyomoto
Published 02/09/21
Robert Omoto sits with comedian David Gamble Jr. to talk about the election, the time he discussed racism with his in-laws, being a lawyer and attending court on Zoom, not fitting in, fatherhood, and we discuss his essay that went viral on Facebook about his experience with racism growing up in Reno, Nevada. David's Viral Essay on Racism: https://www.facebook.com/davidjgamblejr/posts/10101411183528929 Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @dgjcomedy @random.thoughts.podcast...
Published 01/26/21
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian TJ (Tanael) Joachim (Amazon Prime) to talk about growing up in Haiti, leaving to attend college in New York, learning English from Comedy Central, working at a crooked real estate brokerage, his parents reaction to him pursuing comedy, U.S. vs. Haitian coups, and filming his first hour special called January 3rd. Follow us at: www.tanaeljoachim.com www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @tjstandup @random.thoughts.podcast Twitter: @tjstandup @bobbyomoto
Published 01/19/21
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Dejan Tyler (D Tyler) to share hilarious stories about white people loving Taco Bell, vending machine sandwiches, prepackaged subs at gas stations, storming of the capitol, crackheads at Laundromats, a filipino woman putting raisins in spaghetti she made for him, and we delve deep into the world of banana ketchup. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @dtyler916 @bobbyomoto Twitter: @bobbyomoto
Published 01/12/21
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Becky Lynn (Cobb's, Punch Line) to talk about overthinking, partying in college, being too drunk, fights at bars, Las Vegas, foster parents, taking 23 and Me to find out she has siblings in the Bay Area, reuniting with her biological father, Robert's engagement, and delivering a baby. Follow us at: www.ohthatsbecky.com www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @ohthatsbecky @randomthoughtspodcast @bobbyomoto  Twitter: @ohthatsbecky @bobbyomoto
Published 01/05/21
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ellis Rodriguez (Shaq's Comedy All-Stars, Comedy Central) to talk about creating content, a genius t-shirt merch idea, performance anxiety, therapy, and they diagnose Robert's pre-show rituals. Comedy Central: https://fb.watch/2GEPjLlgg_/ Check out the "Go Be a Clown" album below: https://800pgr.lnk.to/CLOWNPR?fbclid=IwAR3BaeYBqALIxNKfzLSHOCxDKOSkuphMA2Xw9iKlXIdElrsAeeAf4kF60_w Follow us at: http://www.ellisrodriguez.com/ www.robertomoto.com 
Published 12/29/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Phil Johnson (Sirius/XM Bob and Tom Radio, Amazon Prime) to talk about his background in music, getting into comedy through his band, recording his new album "Burning Sensation," why he always wears a red shirt on stage, and we predict the future of comedy. Burning Sensation https://www.roadsideattraction.com/store/ Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com https://www.roadsideattraction.com/ Instagram: @philjohnsoncomedy @bobbyomoto @random.thoughts.podcast
Published 12/23/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Kris Tinkle (Netflix, Pandora, Gotham Live) to talk about opening for Chappelle unexpectedly after eating two edibles and he walks us through Oculus Rift virtual reality where performing at a comedy show, seeing burning man, and attending a rave can all happen in the same hour.  Gotham Comedy Live: https://youtu.be/P4aKVmTlGF8 Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com www.kristinklecomedy.com Instagram: @kristinklecomedy @random.thoguhts.podcast @bobbyomot
Published 12/15/20
Robert Omoto sits with Sacramento Comedy Spot founder Brian Crall to talk about the state of small businesses, adjustments made during quarantine, the process of opening the Comedy Spot, working at Skycap Baggage at the airport, improv, comedy classes, parenting, early failures and lessons, and what the future holds. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @saccomedyspot @brianccomedy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @saccomedyspot @bobbyomoto
Published 12/08/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Jimmy Earl (Amazon Prime: Laughs After Dark Season 2) to talk about what it's like to regularly open for Carlos Mencia and Russell Peters, shares a hilarious story about bombing his second year in at a corporate event, starting out in Phoenix, the Sacramento Scene, his son deciding to pursue comedy, and the art of riffing. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @jimmyearll @bobbyomoto Twitter: @jimmyearll @bobbyomoto
Published 12/01/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Marcus Mangham to talk about coming from the small town of Salisbury, North Carolina, his relationship with childhood friend and former NBA star Bobby Jackson, partying with NBA players, bombing in front of a national headliner his second show, working three jobs, and a hilarious story about a guy he knew who was knocked out after walking in on his girl cheating. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @marcusmanghamcomedy @bobbyomoto
Published 11/24/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Shahera Hyatt (Sacramento Comedy Spot, The Moving Van Show) to talk about hosting the open mic at the Sacramento Comedy Spot, her previous job as a Deputy Director working to resolve teen homelessness, social work, pursuing comedy full-time, pre-show routines, and when our parents go to shows. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @shaherazhad @bobbyomoto  Twitter: @bobbyomoto
Published 11/17/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Sammy Solorio (Reno Tahoe Comedy) to talk about life in Reno, working at the Pioneer Underground, the Reno comedy scene, casino shows, Robert roasting an audience member during a Robin Williams tribute, and seeing an audience member pull a gun out in a fight during a show.  Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @drummerboyx24 @bobbyomoto Twitter: @drummerboyx24 @bobbyomoto
Published 11/12/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Mike Baldwin (2011 winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition) talk starting out in Kansas City, selling vacuums door to door, comedy competitions, moving to L.A. and New York, listening to bad sets, writing new material, and where we go from here. Front 2 Back Comedy Album https://open.spotify.com/album/1qdg0rAGFHI4usnFmqMVDU?si=vcmoawHJQ8alcy4D4G8PMg Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com www.mikeisfunny.com Instagram: @comedianmikebaldwin @bobbyomoto
Published 11/10/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Ricky Glore (Dry Bar Comedy) to talk about headlining a charity show that went terribly wrong, the debates, fatherhood, touring, and recording his special for Dry Bar Comedy. Dry Bar Comedy "Dad Bod": https://youtu.be/l3KQ9Xa12AQ Comedy Album "Spitting Image" http://circustrapeze.com/rickyglore Follow us at: www.rickyglore.com www.robertomoto.com TikTok: @rickyglore Instagram: @rickyglore @bobbyomoto Twitter: @rickyglore @bobbyomoto
Published 11/03/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Regina Givens to talk about the decision to open her own salon, making customers laugh and taking it to the stage, comedy classes in Los Angeles, hosting the Touch of Class, toxic relationships, changing as you grow older, and always learning from every set. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @reginagivenscomedian @bobbyomoto @randomthoughtspod916 Twitter: @regina_givens @bobbyomoto
Published 10/27/20
Robert Omoto sits with the hilarious Insane Wayne (2X winner of Shaq's Comedy All-Stars) to talk about his first time on stage, touring with Lunell, the horrific night that put him in a wheelchair, getting robbed at gunpoint twice, and a comedy competition where he had to go to the extreme to win. Standup: Shaq's Comedy All-Star's (58:00 mark) https://youtu.be/Rkd3rypgwKU Punch Line https://youtu.be/IehWI9sPjeg Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @209insanewayne @bobbyomoto
Published 10/20/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Josh Argyle (SF Bureau Chief for Savage Henry Independent Times) to talk about starting in the Bay Area, growing up in Eureka, writing for the popular magazine "Savage Henry", forming an improv group in college, a hilarious story about a time his improv group bombed repeatedly during the same show, and they share stand-up bombing stories. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com www.josh-argyle.com Instagram: @bobbyomoto Twitter: @josh_argyle @bobbyomoto
Published 10/15/20
Robert Omoto sits with stand-up comedian Sammy Edan who has been blowing up on Tik Tok with over 73,000 followers and millions of views in just a few months to talk about his first video to go viral, growing up in the Middle East in Qatar, bombing so bad he went home to try and invent something, and auditions/acting scenes that went hilariously wrong. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com TikTok: @thewsammy Instagram: @thewsammy @bobbyomoto Twitter: @thewsammy @bobbyomoto
Published 10/13/20
Robert Omoto talks with stand-up comedian Arturo Raygoza Jr. about starting in improv, doing comedy without telling anyone for years, the stress of producing shows, working out new jokes, motivational speeches from coaches, and a hilarious story about knocking out Joe Montana's son during a high school football game. Follow us at: www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @arturoraygozajr @bobbyomoto Twitter: @arturtoraygozajr @bobbyomoto
Published 10/05/20
Robert Omoto sits with Daniel Humbarger to talk about his experience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the passing of his father, joining the Airforce, becoming an attorney, the decision to finally pursue comedy, and why the comedy journey is so fulfilling. Funny Bones Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nS3tFjxWYsmUzcTemjuQO?si=mYIql4weTXCbkxSX8yb2tQ Follow us at: www.danielhumbarger.com www.robertomoto.com Instagram: @danielhumbarger @bobbyomoto Twitter: @realhumbarger @bobbyomoto
Published 09/29/20