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Mic 36 The Difference Between Failing and Bombing

I was at the Lakewood Village Tavern (LVT) last week and I failed. No, I didn't bomb. I failed. The LVT is an institution. It has been 15 years of comedy and it has been a rotation for the area that draws all kinds of comedians.

missy hayes 6/15/26 missy hayes 6/15/26

Mic 33 One More

Comedians and toddlers might be the only groups of people who can disrupt a list so badly that it creates a "we are all in this together" mentality "strap in and let's see where this goes" ride.

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Mic 16-18 Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy

What Happens When You Co-Host a Room Before You've Earned It

I was delighted to co-host with Jimmy in the big room at One Star.

missy hayes 4/27/26 missy hayes 4/27/26

Mic 9, 10, 11 Venues

The Long, Winding, Completely Unnecessary Road to a Punchline

Another comic, also smoking, told us this room used to be packed with comedians who came in from all over. This room was a rite of passage. "Don't judge it by tonight," he said. "Just remember you did a few minutes here—and come back."