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June was a busy month on the gravel scene, with Lost and Found, BWR North Carolina, and the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder keeping things going after Unbound. Amanda and Zach also talk about rider safety in the wake of some sketchy moves at BWR and some new perspectives on Women's gravel racing. 

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In Episode 170 Randy and Dean devote much of their energy talking about the Tour de France on the first rest day.  It's been an exciting Tour so far to say the least.  Much more to come as the race hits the big climbs in a few days.  The Warren brothers discuss the Dutch domination at the Giro Rosa and touch on a couple other races going on as well at the Crushar in the Tushar gravel race.  

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys and their special guest, comedian Tushar Singh, explore life between continents. As a child, Tushar divided his time between Huntsville, Alabama and Delhi, India. Now, he's decided to move to India full time to do stand-up and eventually open up a comedy room in the budding Indian stand-up scene. We talk about his recent trip, the documentary he's making about it, as well as his AMAZING Instagram account where he takes portraits of old people on the street without their knowledge. It's a really fun episode. Give us a like and a listen and a subscribe and a rating on iTunes! Follow Tushar on Twitter @Tushy.

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This episode of Prequel brings your the wonderful NYC comic Jono Zalay.  Neel & Tushar were able to sit down to talk about his childhood.  He started life and standup in San Diego. In 2006 he moved to Boston where he became a staple at New England comedy clubs, all while earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience. Since 2008 he has been invited to perform in over 20 comedy festivals, winning all of them in the “most fun” category he made up. Jono now lives in New York City where he has been featured in Time Out New York and Comedy Central’s ‘Up Next’ talent search. His informed background brings a perspective to stand-up comedy unequaled by almost any PhD in Neuroscience. Please follow him on twitter @JonoZalay and enjoy the show!

Guy Branum is an actor, comedian, and writer that can be seen as a regular panelist on "Chelsea Lately" on the E! network.  Neel and Tushar were able to sit with Guy to discuss his pre-comedy life which included growing up near an almond farm in rural Northern California.  We learn that Guy is a late bloomer in many aspects of his life including starting comedy and coming out of the closet after becoming a professional lawyer.  Honest, vulnerable and hilarious - this conversation is great for many reasons.  Watch his live stand up and follow Guy on twitter @guybranum.  Enjoy the episode!

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Veteran Stand up Comedian, Podcast Host (The Todd Glass Show), Actor, Writer, and a newly published Author, Todd Glass sits down with Prequel hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh to discuss his life before comedy.  Todd shares vivid stories of his 3 brothers and his fathers shoe business. Todd also shares his experiences growing up in Philadelphia and keeping to himself that he is gay.  He tells us stories about the friends he was comfortable talking to about his sexuality and the times he had to avoid the subject all together. Todd ends the podcast by telling us about his first time telling jokes on stage after he backed out the week before. Todd has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night With Conan O' Brien, Louie, Tosh.0 and filmed his Comedy Central Presents in 2001. Todd currently hosts The Todd Glass Show on the Nerdist Network. Todd just released his first book, The Todd Glass Situation, which is an honest memoir about his last 30 years of comedy and his personal search for acceptance. Follow Todd Glass on twitter @ToddGlass and pick up a copy of The Todd Glass Situation. 

Comedian Nate Bargatze sat down with Neel & Tushar for this week's Prequel.  He discussed his childhood including growing up in Tennesse with a father as a magician & clown.  Exposed to stand up early, Nate shared with us the events that led to him moving to Chicago and ultimately NYC to become one of best working comics around. He won both the New York and Boston Comedy Festivals in the same year.  You may have caught him on the Tonight Show as well as the Clean Cut Comedy Tour.  Nate's best selling album "Yelled at by a Clown" held onto the Billboard Top Ten Comedy Charts for two weeks.  Please check out his live performances by visiting his website www.natebargatze.com and following him on twitter @natebargatze.  Enjoy!

Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter sits down with hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh to talk about his childhood.  Steve discussing growing up poor and Jewish in New York. He also tells a story about joining and falling in love with Improv at age 12 because of a crush. Steve has appeared ESPN's Quite Frankly, where Stephen A. Smith yelled at him for three minutes. Hofstetter has also appeared on CBS' "Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood," VH1's "Countdown," Sundance's "On the Road in America," and ABC's "Barbara Walter's Special." Follow @stevehofstetter and please see him live. 

Hilarious Comedian (Last Comic Standing, Conan), Writer (FX), and Psychology Major Aparna Nancherla sits down hosts Neel Nanda and Tushar Singh to talk about her life before she started comedy. She begins by telling the story of her parents arranged marriage and their journey to America. She discusses being a "loner", "spacing out", and taking a public speaking class when she was 11 where she wrote a speech about improving Bollywood Movies. Listen to her story up until her first time on stage at a Best Western. Follow her on twitter @aparnapkin and YouTube her Conan appearance, it's easily one of the best.

For this week's Prequel we got to sit down with the very talented muscial comedian Kris Rubio.  Born in the Philippines, Kris Rubio started stand-up comedy in high school and always strived to be comically different. After performing traditional stand-up for many years he enterted the world of writing comedy music where he found his calling. This episode is filled with stories of his pre performance life, including strange religious practices in his mother country as well as an amazing first kiss story.  Please follow him on twitter @krisrubio and visit his website for his live tour dates www.KrisRubio.com.  

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Comedian and actor Danny Jolles sits down with us to talk about everything before his first time stepping on stage.  Danny shares the delightful story of how his parents met as actors working on the same live production.  He also shared a traumatic story of his house burning down and talks to us about discovering comedy through Improv. Please see Danny perform and follow him on twitter @Dannyjolles . Also watch and subscribe to his sketch group Sasquatch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhB1-6USbxI  . Download and subscribe on Itunes :https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/prequel-podcast/id704984238?mt=2

Listen to a great episode of Prequel with New York based comedian Josh Gondelman. He is a writer and comedian who incubated in Boston before moving to New York City. With years of experience as a preschool teacher and a pretty good guy, Josh charms audiences using his good-natured storytelling and cracks them up with his sharp, pointy wit. He takes topics from surprise parties to playing the trombone and makes them all equally hilarious.  Winner of the inaugural Laughing Skull Festival in 2010 and one of the stars of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, please follow Josh on Twitter and catch his live performance dates at www.joshgondelman.com.   Enjoy!

This week's episode of Prequel is with Los Angeles based comedian Nate Craig.  Fresh off his tour opening for Bill Burr, Nate shared with us his stories of pre-comedy life including his parents being divorced early on, being a fat kid and having a prominent overbite.  Catch all his live performance dates on www.natecraig.com and follow him on twitter @Natecraig1.  Enjoy!

This week on Prequel we have the UK based comedian Wendy Wason.  A truely international childhood, Wendy shared with us her road to stand up comedy that came after her second child.  A seasoned actress and a hilarious comedian, we love this episode as she takes us on wonderful tangential stories. Follow Wendy on twitter @Wendy_Wason and enjoy!

This week we were lucky to sit down with the lovely international comedian Felicity Ward.  Originally from Austrialia and now in UK, Felicity had a very interesting road to stand up.  She is a very good friend of ours and maybe the bestest person around.  Please follow her on twitter @felicityward and check out her website www.felicityward.com.  Enjoy!

This week we got to sit down with the hilarious LA based comedian/rapper Zach Sherwin.  Previously known as MC Mr. Napkins, Zach's life before comedy included being raised by a single mother who is a Rabbi and a strong interest to express himself musically. He even performed one of his early raps for us which was amazing.  Please follow him on Twitter @zachsherwin and catch one of his live performance dates http://zachsherwin.com.  Enjoy!

This week we got to interview the very funny LA based comedian K-Von.  We had a great time discovering everything that led to him starting stand up as he described the tales of growing up with a dad from the Middle-East and a mom from Middle-America.  An amazing live act, his disconnection with his father's culture has given him a unique perspective on stage.  K-Von was nice enough to offer two tickets to one of his shows to any one who mentions they heard this episode.  Follow him on twitter @KvonComedy or go to his website www.k-voncomedy.com.  Enjoy!

The wonderful Los Angeles based comedian Ester Steinberg sat with us this week to talk all things before comedy.  Growing up in a large Jewish family Ester has a colorful childhood with a Israeli mother and lawyer/comedian father who "brainwashed" her to pursue a career in entertainment.  Please follow her on Twitter @esterkay and catch her live performance dates.  Enjoy!

This week we were very happy to sit down with the very funny LA based comedian Dan Cummins.  His stories of growing up in relative isolation were great, including a super sad virginity tale, thoughts on Mormonism and a great path to starting stand up.  He will soon be the first exclusive Pandora comedian.  Be sure to check out his live performance dates on www.dancummins.tv and follow him at @D_cummins. Enjoy!

This week we got to sit down with the very funny LA based comedian Brent Sullivan.  Brent had an interesting childhood with a pivatal moment early on that made him into the comedian he is today.  He is a great performer so please follow him on twitter @mrbrentsullivan and check out a live show.  Enjoy!