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TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with issues of grief, death and loss.

It’s Chad’s yearly grief-inspired clown podcast! Chad unpacks a phrase he often uses when teaching - “the joy is worth the suffering” – and how it's a mindset that sets clowns up for success (both on and off-the-stage).

STAND UP AND CLOWN FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

This show is happening the day this podcast drops! We’ve got some great clowns (Courtney Pauroso, Dee Marcucci, Business Casual), and some of the best and worst comics to ever do the show – including Anna Akana, Danielle Perez, Fumi Abe and Dave Merheje! Come be part of clown history.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026!

Chad has only two spots left in his first-ever weekday DISRUPTOR (for people who work weekends), another installment of his newest intensive DESTABILIZER – and his most-popular workshop LANGUAGE OF NONSENSE – which includes a class show.

FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S LINKTREE

MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

“The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

Like this podcast? Share it with a friend and help spread the word of modern clown. FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows!

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!

The longest solo pod ever? Chad does daily journal entries from the Fallsview Casino and Resort in Niagara Falls. He details how he continues to work on his act, while performing with Piff The Magic Dragon’s All-Star Vegas – which often has audiences of 1-2000 people. Plus, a look at interacting with the audience during the pre-show – and how it can help the performer gain an advantage.

STAND UP AND CLOWN FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!

The lineup is set for this epic show! We’ve got some great clowns (Courtney Pauroso, Dee Marcucci, Business Casual), and some of the best and worst comics to ever do the show – including Anna Akana, Danielle Perez, Fumi Abe and Dave Merheje!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026!

Chad is sold out in February, but he’s got a bunch of LA classes in March and April! He’s got a weekday version of his popular class DISRUPTOR (for people who work weekends), another installment of his newest intensive DESTABILIZER – and his most-popular workshop LANGUAGE OF NONSENSE – which includes a class show.

FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S LINKTREE

MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

“The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

FOLLOW Chad on IG to clown videos and to keep up-to-date on classes and shows!

INSTAGRAM and LINKTREE here!

In this solo pod, Chad takes a step back and gives a basic refresher on modern clown. This one is jam-packed with discussion of clown principles and the motivations that make this work unique and dynamic.

SHOWS - IN LA AND SAN FRAN

On February 1st, Chad is bringing STAND UP AND CLOWN to SF Sketchfest. The cast includes Joey Dardano (Wild 'n Out), Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and Dropout TV favs Demi Adejuyigbe, Anna Garcia and Jordan Myrick. TICKETS HERE

And check out Chad’s next WIP solo show at the Elysian Theater! Comedy for Smart People on Saturday February 7th at 830pm. TICKETS HERE

NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026!

Chad is sold out in February, but he’s got a bunch of LA classes in March and April! He’s got a weekday version of his popular class DISRUPTOR (for people who work weekends), another installment of his newest intensive DESTABILIZER – and his most-popular workshop LANGUAGE OF NONSENSE – which includes a class show.

FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S LINKTREE

MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

“The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.