Hopefully you're here to learn more about when things go wrong in comedy and not because you were searching for something that would get you on an FBI watchlist. In today's episode we discuss what happens when things go wrong in love and comedy, ways you can recognize/predict it, and how to come out of it stronger/funnier/happier/better. Timestamps…

We had super FUN with a super FAN this week. Raedene has sent in so many amazing questions so this week we decided to ask HER some questions too. Raedene is one of Sacramento's most energetic and talented young comics and a joy to be around, so we lost track of time in all the fun and get a strong "young comic" perspective on early comedy advice an…

A journey of 1,000 miles starts with...Vanessa Carlton? No, it starts with a single step. Speaking of single things, on this episode Aurora and Drew give advice to recent non-singles to make the most of dating early on and offer up their best tips to grow as a comedian in your early years of comedy. Timestamps: 00:00: Intro 2:48: Dating Dealbreaker…

Wait, didn't we hear this episode before? It's the return of Sydney Stigerts with life updates, amazingly fun game answers, and some pocketed punchlines that go deeper than the pockets on JNCO jeans. Topics in this episode include: Stage Attire Dos and Don'ts, Marry F Kill of our favorite venue types to perform comedy in, Syd's 2 Truths and a Lie: …

Aurora and Drew are back with a vengeance for season 2 of The Love & Comedy Podcast. In this episode you'll get a run down of the new games to expect in season 2 and the changes being made. Topics in this episode include: Stage Attire Dos and Don'ts, Marry F Kill of our favorite venue types to perform comedy in Timestamps: 00:00: Intro to Season 2 …

H.A.G.S. and Keep In Touch! It's summer break for The Love and Comedy Podcast, so we spared no expense with our final guest of our freshman year, Gavin from Sacramento's top morning radio show, The Wake Up Call! We know what you're thinking: "Drew and Aurora, Gavin isn't a comedian, he can't be on the podcast" WRONG. Gavin did stand-up comedy for a…

As promised, this week's episode features a very special guest...YOU! Just kidding! Due to a scheduling snafu, we reached back into the questions bag and pulled two listener questions for a deep dive to make Episode 20 a special one. We answer the important relationship question: "How have you stayed together so long?" and have a very in-depth disc…

If you’re looking for the FAQ section on Drew and Aurora, THIS is the page you’re looking for! In this episode your hosts discuss the questions they get asked most often when people find out they are married comedians. Do two comedians under one roof create a Megazord of hilarity or are they a basic-a$$ couple behind the scenes? They even dive into…

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have...The Love and Comedy Podcast Episode #18! This week, Aurora and Drew discuss their thoughts and actions when things are going well or when things are taking a turn for the worse. How do you survive a bad crowd? How do you make the most of a good one? Discover this and more …

On this episode, Drew and Aurora discuss nifty NFTs and the coolest crypto trends...scratch that, they talk about metaphorically investing your time, energy, and even your money (in the least MLM/FTX way possible). What is worth your time and money in love and comedy and what investments don't pay dividends and leave you with a negative ROI. Drew a…

You don't want to SKIP this episode where Drew and Aurora discuss "taking the leap" in love and comedy. HOP in with your hosts to see if they are BOUND for greatness. These funny bunnies leapt into marriage and sprung full-force into their pursuit of comedy and now they want to help YOU make the big change you need in your life. Follow hosts @auror…

Your hosts are all over the place this week, physically and metaphorically speaking. Drew and Aurora sit down to update you on their latest progress, discuss the pros and cons of being apart on the road, and dish out their food secrets while on tour. This episode is filled with honk-honks and ha-has as Drew and Aurora discuss life on the road for 2…

Isaac Newton had an apple falling from a tree to show him gravity, Archimedes had a rising bathtub to prove displacement, and the Shafers have...missed coffee dates to prove their love? This episode is filled with ah-has and ha-has as Drew and Aurora discuss the big game-changing moments in their love life and comedy careers. Tune in to learn somet…

What do Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Stagecoach all have in common? They're NOT the festivals we discuss on this episode! Join us as we interview festival VET, Morgan Gallo, who has appeared in festivals all across the country and knows a thing or two because she's seen a thing or two. This episode is all about the most divisive comedy gathering, the c…

This week we talk "duck theory" and how comedians can seem calm and confident on the surface while their feet are paddling like hell to keep them afloat. Surprises abound as we discuss our introvert/extrovert nature, the inner thoughts of us at our comedian wedding, and we peel back the curtain and reveal our thoughts while performing. Are Drew and…

What's it like balancing your pursuit of true love with the pursuit of your biggest dream? This week we find out with a guy who is extremely passionate about both, Ellis Rodriguez (Hart of the City, San Francisco International Comedy Competition winner). Catfish, "side-chicks", and exes pepper this episode's journey through finding ways to make lov…

If there is an elephant in the room, you address it, and nobody finds those elephants better than our guest this week, Robert Omoto. Robert is a father and one of the best riffing comics we know. This week he teaches us his work ethic, balancing work/family/comedy, and gives us insight into how his brain works on stage. Then we play a quick round o…

This week is your chance to really get to know hosts Drew Shafer and Aurora Singh as they dive deep into some fun icebreaker-type questions. You know it's a good discussion when even your hosts learn a thing or two about each other. We discuss the importance of "Date Day", what we would do if we didn't do comedy, and discuss our favorite comedians/…

It's double couple trouble on this week's episode. This week we are happy to have another comedy couple on our podcast, Becky Lynn and Ben Rice. We discuss dating while pursuing a comedy career, balancing kids and comedy careers, and play a quick round of a variation of our normal closing game called "Partner Punchlines". Follow hosts @aurorasinghc…

This week we are happy to have one of the most authentic comedians we have ever seen, Emma Haney, on the podcast. We discuss Emma's marriage and divorce and their rise to Mrs. Maisel levels of comedy. We also hear the good side and bad side of dating people in the comedy world, as only Emma can tell it. Finally, we talk about truth in comedy and be…

In this episode, Drew and Aurora sit down with Roast Battle Bay Area producer, Josh Means (@jmeanz) to discuss the art of roast battling, hear his wildest roast stories, and decide whether a Shafer v. Shafer roast battle would be good for ratings or not. Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring interviews with some of our favorite comed…

This week we are happy to have a self-proclaimed Short King, Steph Sanders stop in. We discuss dating while pursuing a comedy career, the quickest way to attract a large group of tall women to your shows, and have tons of laughs learning about 10 things a woman needs to be Steph's perfect woman. Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring …

The fans have spoken, and, in this episode, they have been heard. In this episode, Drew and Aurora tackle some of their favorite random questions they've received, including who would play them in a movie, if they'd even be together if only 1 of them did comedy, and how long it will take for this comedy path to divide them. Stay tuned every Thursda…

To quote Real Housewife of NYC Sonja Morgan, “Jealousy is a natural feeling, even when you’re happy for the person and you love them.” In this episode, Drew and Aurora discuss jealousy and competition as a comedy couple. Whether it’s how they react to fans hitting on their partner after the show or how they react when one is finding more success th…

In this episode, Drew and Aurora sit down with Drew's better-looking twin, Sydney Stigerts (@sydstig) to talk about managing jealousy when your partner isn't in the entertainment industry and hear about some of Syd's wildest post-show adventures. Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring interviews with some of our favorite comedians! Pl…

In this surprise intro episode, married comedians Drew Shafer and Aurora Singh discuss what to expect from this podcast and answer the two most common questions they get: "What got you started in comedy?" and "How did you meet?" Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes featuring interviews with some of our favorite comedians, starting Feb. 23rd, …