Welcome Dusty Slay:
We’re joined on the Starline by a comedian Variety listed as one of their “10 Comics to Watch” list. His latest is a half hour comedy special featured on season 3 of “The Standups” on Netflix. We welcome and having a good time with Dusty Slay.
Dusty, let’s go Beyond the Mic, you grew up in a trailer park in Opelika, Alabama, what are your favorite memories from home?
Wondering if Opelika would want your input for the comprehensive plan they are doing for 2040 they are doing now, maybe a Dusty Slay statue in the trailer park.
What makes something funny for you?
Who are some of your favorite old comics?
Did you try to look through the scrambled channels like skinemax in the old days?
How did the pandemic force you to change since clubs were closed? You’re not on the road anymore, forcing you and Hannah to hunker down.
How did you come up with your $35 for everything Dusty Slay marketing campaign?
Worst job you ever had growing up?
Performed on the Grand Ole Opry and all over TV. What does your parents think of your adventure?
The Rockin’ 8:
Dusty, it’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions; answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Favorite country album & star of all time?
2. If you had to bury treasure today, where would you bury it?
3. What drains your energy?
4. Which animal sound can you do that might even fool an animal?
5. Best place you’ve ever done a set?
6. Person, no longer with us, you’d like to do a show with…
7. Did you ever have pretend or imaginary friends growing up?
8. Worst thing you have cooked in a hotel room?
The Back Half with Dusty Slay:
What’s the best thing about Hannah Hogan?
You’ve talked about Norm Macdonald and your Last Comic Standing experience on YouTube. Bob Saget has passed recently. What are your thoughts on comedians after they pass if you are friends with them or not?
What do you want to show the next generation of comedians?
Talk about your “The Standups” special on Netflix and why should people should watch it.
One Big Question:
What do you want to do before you die?
The Wrap:
He tried to have imaginary friends but failed, would bury treasure on his abandoned land and hates getting shocked welding. Check out his podcast “We’re Having a Good Time” and his special in season 3 of “The Standups” on Netflix. We thank Dusty Slay for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.
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