Ep. 131: “I Like To Be Hunted” (Ft. Colton Dowling)

Colton Dowling is a stand-up comedian, one half of the podcast ‘Some of This is Bad’, and co-owner of The Creek & The Cave ATX.  He grew up as an army brat, spending his high school years in the ever-accepting, definitely not homophobic, city of Colorado Springs.  We talked about his journey through life & his path in stand-up, all while tossing hard-hitting questions about my sexuality.  Follow Colton & his podcast on instagram — @coltondowling — @someofthisisbad 

 

While I was volunteering for the High Plains Comedy Festival I worked up the courage to send a cold DM to Colton’s instagram.  I wasn’t expecting a response, let alone welcoming him on the show & cooking him our famous smoked wings.  Through hosting this show for nearly 3 years I have learned that kind, smart, generous people like Colton are often a simple “ask” away from breaking bread and contributing to our development as people. 

 

We talked about the “coach” who was determined to open Colton’s second sphincter, stealing his first beer from his dad in Germany when he was 8 years old, and why vaping is harder to quit than the hard drugs of cocaine & heroin.  Have you done Nicotine math?  Do you vape?  We were stunned to learn just how much nicotine you consume if you’re spending 8 hours each day sucking on that adult binky (Talking to myself here. Quit, ya idiot!).

 

Colton is someone I believe truly sees me.  I am grateful for overcoming my fear, for sending that DM, and for coming up in-person to introduce myself.  The Tallest thank you to Colton for sharing his life, offering direction & advice to a young comic on the path.  He provided lots of “good advices” on this episode, so you won’t want to miss out on this episode!!

 

FO & BW