The Tim Weichselbaum Show
Tim Weichselbaum is a media mogul, comedian, podcaster and karaoke singer from Chicagoland. He is also his own agent, promotor, hype man, bodyguard, and driver (despite having epilepsy). Some day he will be a massive success. Or, he’ll stop doing it altogether suddenly, before becoming anything. That will be awfully embarrassing, considering some of the things he says about himself on this podcast. I don’t think there is a more self-confident person in the Austin comedy scene right now than Tim Weichselbaum. His whole act depends on it. He doesn’t do corny jokes about how he hates himself, and that is what makes him stick out compared to most comics. Very recently treated for crippling symptoms of ADHD, he is now in the process of becoming the super-comedian he always knew he had in him. All it took was doing this podcast about fifty times before he discovered that untreated ADHD was the only thing stopping him. This podcast is not just meant for entertainment or even necessarily to be consumed. It is a journey. A document of a short man’s long life. Should someone ever write a biography about Tim Weichselbaum, be rest assured that this podcast will be the most quoted source. Unless it’s a really sh*tty biography. Tim is an introvert. He rarely commits to friendships with anyone, and that is why he lives in a hobbit hole in near total isolation. Sure, he doesn’t scoff at the idea of interpersonal relationships, but it just isn’t a priority for him. He’s more invested in himself at the moment. When he finally reaches his full potential, then it will be time to start finding the real kind of friends and family he’s look for. Topics covered on the show primarily revolve around becoming a professional stand-up comedian, and the trials and tribulations that go along with that process. It took Tim ten years to decide if he was really good enough to be an entertainer. He isn’t just a stand-up comedian after all, he also can sing, dance, and act. But does Tim believe in himself? Let’s find out on this show. He also covers other interests such as mental health, self improvement, and finance/investing. He performs stand-up comedy in real life using the stage name Timmy Gusto, as an attempt to conceal the fact that he’s slightly Jewish. I wonder if it’s possible to get canceled from iTunes just for the description. Any who, you can follow @TimWeichselbaum on Instagram, his current social media platform of choice, to see reels and other enjoyable snippets of his creative output.
Episodes
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
1 hr 13 min
My new stage name is Timmy Gusto, and I have to stick with it. You can only change your stage name so many times before people think you are running from the law. I have an accent that sounds like Sebastian Maniscalco, and people are telling me to stop doing it. I'm a loyal friend to those who are my true friends. I got up on Kill Tony again.
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May 23, 2022
May 23, 2022
1 hr 2 min
Being a comedian means you are subject to riding the ego rollercoaster. It is a ride that causes a lot of emotional whiplash. Mushrooms are a great tool to use when you want to take get off this ride for a while. I love doing stand-up comedy, and would do it every day if I could. It takes doing it every day to become and stay good at it. But in practice, that isn't always possible. Some people like to gatekeep others just to feel relevant.Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/twshow
May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Some of the audio from this episode is missing and there are some abrupt edits, as my computer randomly glitched out while recording the audio.
Comedians are supposed to entertain people and offer an escape from their boring, stressful lives. Life is chaotic and depressing for most people, and a comedian should know that and use it to their advantage. I've been suffering from poor sleep quality and depression, and that is making it tough to pursue my passions at the intensity I'd like.
Just because I have the freedom to pursue them, doesn't mean I have the ability. But I know that if I can successfully treat this ailment, I'll maybe start to reach my potential as a comedian. Even if you focus on nothing but stand-up comedy every day, that doesn't guarantee success.
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May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
54 min
Most people who pursue stand-up comedy are not introverts. They are loud jerks who want to be famous. Most people who perform on comedy shows are just on the show because they're good at socializing. Real comedians tend to be introverts who are afraid to ask for free stuff. So when you are a talented comic, and are also getting gigs, that is a rare and a beautiful thing.
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May 1, 2022
May 1, 2022
1 hr 9 min
I gotta stop letting newer comics bully me. I hate when a new comic says something that implies we are equal, when in fact I am way better than them. It is not an ego thing, it's just something that needs to be done to keep people in check and from making me not like them. If you are new at comedy, you need to respect your elders. Don't you ever touch me.
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Apr 23, 2022
Apr 23, 2022
1 hr 19 min
This episode is filled with rage about being resented for being young, hot, and successful. It's not my fault I worked hard and made something of myself. You are the one who made it weird, not me. I also talk about how I got up on Kill Tony for the first time and did the Death Squad Secret Show. I officially no longer regret my decision to move to Austin to pursue comedy.
Watch my Kill Tony appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUZCswLMU3s
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Apr 17, 2022
Apr 17, 2022
49 min
I live in Roganwood, or as most people call it, Austin, Texas. I have been going out every single day for the past few weeks to pursue my dreams to become a stand-up comedian. It's going mediocre. I still haven't figured out how to be funny since COVID, but being humbled isn't a bad thing. I also almost paid someone $100 to suck their own dick on stage.
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Apr 10, 2022
Apr 10, 2022
1 hr 4 min
On this episode I talk what it takes to be a comedian, and how you have to keep plowing forward to get somewhere in life. You can't just be on the side of the road stuck in the mud, judging the people who are actually participating in the marathon.
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Apr 1, 2022
Apr 1, 2022
1 hr 9 min
There are a lot of people who don't know how to think, and this episode is one where I don't hold back. We live in a post Will Smith smacking world, and it's a weird time to be a comedian. Thankfully, I'm not one.
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Mar 26, 2022
Mar 26, 2022
58 min
I tried driving to Houston again for the second time, this time I couldn't make it because my electric vehicle malfunctioned one hour into the trip. This gave me an opportunity to be a male Karen, which is something I'm getting good at.
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