David reflects on the first year anniversary of Starting Standup. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

Sometimes getting back on stage leads to unexpected connections. Sometimes those connections lead to inappropriate questions we can't ask. This episode covers both. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

A dad's trip to three agricultural fairs spirals into chaos when his family impulse-buys three male rabbits with surprisingly prominent anatomy. Join comedian David Walton as he navigates ragweed season, questionable parenting decisions, and his new fears about coaching sixth-grade basketball. Plus, unexpected insights into draft horse aesthetics and the lost era of Quaaludes. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List ...

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I try a CIA-style trick to make people spill without asking a single question (and immediately botch it on my kid). I answer five actually-good questions so you can decide if you like me or have had enough. We get honest about journals as future family landmines, mushrooms/Zen and not caring what you think, the first laugh that ruined me at age six, and whether everyone’s quietly miserable (ask their spouse). Also: cocktail party questions that’ll get you uninvited, the gym’s… ambitious leggi...

I rewatched A Star Is Born and had to eat my words: for years I thought “I could’ve played those roles,” then Cooper drops a triple-threat and I’m like—nope. We get into why acting drunk is hard, Vince Vaughn worship, and my delusional Hangover-era confidence. Meanwhile, a frank TRT update: more energy, weird cravings, and yes—titties. DIM, white mushrooms, carrot salad, Florida peptides, headaches, and how “not giving a f*ck” can quietly torpedo your life if you let it. Also: Trader ...

In this episode, David returns stone-cold sober and shares stories about parenting his wonderfully unfiltered son. From YouTube 'facts' and Jersey Mike's obsessions to the challenges of raising kids in the digital age, David explores the delicate balance of maintaining honest relationships with children while trying not to completely lose your mind. Plus, a masterclass in why Jersey Mike's employees probably have incredible right arms. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.ins...

Childhood friend Tegan Webster comes on the pod. The next Robin Quivers? https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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I just discovered one of my to-do lists from 8 years ago. Fascinating what gets done, and what doesn't. Does this ever happen to you? Let's explore why we do things, and why we don't together in this week's episode. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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David continues to record nonsense. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

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David gets back on the open mic horse and does a post mortem. https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.instagram.com/davidwalton https://x.com/davidwalton Email List https://forms.gle/Xyd7Y2sLkbr5dey16

After receiving brutally honest feedback from a high school friend about my last episode being "boring and no laughs," I've rekindled my creative fire and am preparing for my first stage performance in weeks. This episode walks through my process of mining previous conversations for comedic material, sharing the awkward, honest moments of parenthood that make perfect stand-up fodder. • Responding to criticism with renewed commitment to quality content • My 11-year-old asking if I masturbate ...

David tracks the messy evolution of his act, from joking about kratom and morphine drips to nearly launching a debate show on illicit substances. Along the way he revisits a live “Armchair Expert” set that almost tempted Dax Shepard off the wagon, questions why certain highs are illegal, and brainstorms a future lineup that jumps from psychedelics to tennis and gambling. Book mentioned: Drug Use for Grownups by Dr. Carl L. Hart https://www.instagram.com/startingstandup https://www.insta...

Ever wonder what your teenage fashion choices revealed about your desperate need to fit in? David Walton takes us on a hilarious journey through the social currency of Z Cavariccis—those ridiculously baggy pants with multiple belt loops that somehow signaled coolness in the 90s—and draws parallels to watching his own children navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence today. With raw honesty and self-deprecating humor, David explores the delicate balance between supporting kids through i...